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ABSOLUTE ITALY

8-Night Escorted Tour
Day 01, Friday: Arrival Rome
Welcome to Italy! After collecting your baggage, we transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy
a welcome dinner and overnight in Rome. (D)
Day 02, Saturday: Heart of Rome & Vatican
Meet your driver and your guide and reach the Vatican Museum by private van.
Access the Museum easily with your skip the line tickets. See the Belvedere
Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons, Raphael Rooms, the
Galleries of the Candelabra, of the Maps and of the Tapestries, the Sistine Chapel
Pinecone Courtyard, St. Peter’s Basilica and at the end, exit on the St. Peter’s Square
and enjoy the magnificent view of the imposing Cathedral. Later, enjoy a walking tour
of the Baroque Town with Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna,
the Italian Parliament and the fascinating narrow streets of ancient Rome. Return to
hotel with your tour leader. Dinner is on your own this evening. Overnight in Rome. (B)
Day 03, Sunday: Rome
Today will be free at leisure. We can offer optional touring today if you wish. Please let
your agent know at time of booking. Overnight in Rome. (B)
Day 04, Monday: Experience True Tuscany
Today we will continue to Tuscany on our tour. Meet your tour guide at hotel in Rome
and transfer to Florence by coach with an en route stop in Siena. Upon arrival in
Siena, enjoy a wine & food experience in the heart of the old town. Here you will enjoy
a walking tour to discover Piazza del Campo, the main central square. Continue to INCLUSIONS
Florence where you will arrive later afternoon. Time permitting, en route stop in
Monteriggioni. Overnight in Florence. (B, S)
Day 05, Tuesday: Magnificent Florence between Food & Arts • Arrival transfer
• Eight nights accommodations (city taxes not included)
Start your exploration of Florence from the unknown and most picturesque sides of
• Daily Breakfast (except morning of arrival)
the city: visit the market of San Lorenzo. It’s a chance to taste lots of varieties of local
• Tour Escort service with welcome briefing*
cheeses, fruits, vegetable, and breads. Our walk through Florence will end with a visit
• Welcome Dinner in Rome
to the Accademia to admire, among the many masterpieces, the jewel of
• Wine and food experience in Siena
Michelangelo: the statue of David. Overnight in Florence. (B)
• Guided Visits include: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel with
Day 06, Wednesday: Free day in Florence or take optional tour of Cinque Terre skip the line reservation, touring Florence’s Accademia &
Michelangelo’s David with skip the line reservation
Today is free at leisure. Perhaps enjoy an optional tour of Cinque Terre (not included).
• Transfer from Florence hotel to rail station
Overnight in Florence. (B)
• Arrival transfer in Venice
Day 07, Thursday: Florence - Venice • Guided visit of Venice and Gondola tour
• Evening walking tour of Venice with a farewell dinner
After breakfast, we transfer to Florence train station. Enjoy the ride by high-speed
train to Venice. The city is built on several small islands linked by hundreds of
bridges. Arrive late morning and transfer to our hotel. Free time to explore Venice on
HOTELS OR SIMILAR
our own. Dine on your own this evening with overnight in Venice. (B)
Day 08, Friday: Enjoy “La Serenissima” Venezia
In the afternoon, guided visit of Venice followed by a gondola tour. Afternoon is the
best moment to enjoy Venice, when most of the visitors leave the city, the cruise Rome: Centrally located hotel (3 nights)
boats depart from the pier and the narrow streets became again fascinating and Florence: Centrally located hotel (3 nights)
mysterious, a secret path to the past. The tour will end with a Gondola ride. In the Venice: Centrally located hotel (2 nights)
evening, enjoy a Venetian dinner. Overnight in Venice (B, D)
Day 09, Saturday: Venice - U.S.
After breakfast, transfer to Venice Airport or Rail Station, where your tour ends. 2019 TOUR DATES
Return home with a promise to return. (B)
Apr 05 $2739 Jul 19 $2699
Apr 12 $2859 Jul 26 $2699
Apr 19 $2859 Aug 09 $2599
May 03 $3139 Aug 16 $2599
May 10 $3139 Sep 06 $3139
May 17 $3139 Sep 20 $3139
May 24 $3139 Sep 27 $3139
Jun 07 $3139 Oct 04 $3099
Jun 14 $3139 Oct 11 $3099
Jun 21 $3139 Oct 25 $3099
Jun 28 $3139 Nov 01 $2759
Jul 12 $2699 Nov 08 $2759
*Pricing is per person, based on two passengers sharing a
double room. Single supplement will apply*

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