Simply Italy Winter vacations
18 - 35 Year Young Professionals and College
Students
Overview
Discover the big cities and
some of the less famous destinations in this fabulous country. This is the only tour to stay in La Spezia
in the Cinque Terre region and Milan, Italy's fashion capital! You'll also visit the picturesque village
of Sirmione at Lake Garda, stop in Bologna, the home of spaghetti bolognese, and re-enact the balcony
scene from Romeo and Juliet in fair Verona where the story was set. Simply Italy, simply
perfect!
Itinerary
Day 1Depart for
Europe
Your exciting European trip begins.
Day 2Arrive
Rome
Make your way to the hotel, then the day is free to explore at
leisure. Maybe start your souvenir shopping or try an Italian gelato. Tonight, enjoy dinner after meeting
with your Tour Manager and fellow travellers at 6pm. (D)
Day 3Rome to
Sorrento
First, an opportunity to visit the ancient city of Pompeii, then
on to cliffside Sorrento with marvellous views of the Bay of Naples. (B)
Day 4Capri
Excursion
Cruise to the Isle of Capri for a full day to enjoy its many
attractions, from the Blue Grotto to the hilltop town of Anacapri. (B,D)
Day 5Sorrento to
Florence
Leaving behind the stunning Amalfi coast we head north through
Lazio and Umbria and make a stop en-route to taste some local wine. Later a first taste of Renaissance
Florence. (B,D)
Day 6Florence
The day includes a walking tour of the Piazza della Signoria, the
Duomo and Santa Croce, and a chance to shop for leather, gold and silver. In your free time maybe visit
one of the city's many museums or galleries and this evening enjoy the colourful Florentine nightlife.
(B)
Day 7Florence to La
Spezia
Free time in Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower, then enter
the unspoilt Cinque Terre Region. We stop at Portovenere before continuing on to the picturesque villages
of Riomaggiore and Monterosso. Tonight we stay in La Spezia. (B,D)
Day 8La Spezia to
Milan
A day of enormous contrast as we head from the tranquil western
coast of Italy to the hustle and bustle of the fashion capital of Italy - Milan. (B,D)
Day 9Milan to
Venice
With Milan behind us we head east to our afternoon stop in Verona,
home to Shakespeare's tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet. Later we head to our hotel close to the stunning
city of Venice. (B)
Day 10Venice
A short boat ride takes us into the historical centre of Venice to
see St Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the Doges' Palace. Ample time to wander the bustling
streets, see the skill required to create local crafts such as Venetian glass and fine lace and visit one
of the many amazing museums. Why not treat yourself to a gondola ride and evening meal with your fellow
travellers as a perfect end to your Venetian experience? (B)
Day 11Venice to
Rome
Travelling south we stop in Bologna, home of spaghetti bolognese,
then it's on to Rome and our evening sightseeing tour. (B,D)
Day 12Rome
Ancient and modern Rome await your discovery. Why not take a
guided tour of the Imperial Forum and walk in the footsteps of Gladiators? In your free time explore the
Vatican City and Sistine Chapel, snap up Italian fashions or just watch the world go by with a gelato (or
two). (B)
Day 13Depart
Rome
Time to swap addresses and email details and say 'Arrivederci
Roma' as the tour ends after breakfast.
Dates & Prices
You pick your payment amounts up to 45
days before departure. Secure your spot for just $200
| Available Definite Departure |
14 Oct 2012 |
26 Oct 2012 |
$1869 |
| Available Definite Departure |
04 Nov 2012 |
16 Nov 2012 |
$1845 |
| Available |
02 Dec 2012 |
14 Dec 2012 |
$1845 |
| Available |
16 Dec 2012 |
28 Dec 2012 |
$1895 |
| Available |
21 Dec 2012 |
02 Jan 2013 |
$1895 |
| Available |
25 Dec 2012 |
06 Jan 2013 |
$1895 |
| Available Definite Departure |
30 Dec 2012 |
11 Jan 2013 |
$1895 |
| Available |
13 Jan 2013 |
25 Jan 2013 |
$1895 |
| Available |
03 Feb 2013 |
15 Feb 2013 |
$1789 |
| Available |
03 Mar 2013 |
15 Mar 2013 |
$1789 |
| Available Definite Departure |
17 Mar 2013 |
29 Mar 2013 |
$1825 |
*Prices are not guaranteed until time of booking
- Tour starts in Rome and ends in
Rome
- Prices are twin share
- Single Supplement is available
- All tour prices are land only. Air is available on
request
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Only a $200 deposit required to
book.
Full payment not due until 45 days prior to
departure. (So if paying within 45 days please
pay full amount).
You are booking a shared room if you would like a single room please call 877
848-7477.
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Hightlights
Naples: See the Bay of Naples. See Mt. Vesuvius
Sorrento: Scenic coastal drive
Capri: Visit the Isle of Capri
Chianti: Taste the famous Chianti classic wines
Florence: Walking tour with a local guide. See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Gioto's
Bell Tower, the Baptistory
&Piazza della Signoria. Florentine leather craft demonstration
Pisa: See the leaning tower
Cinque Terre: Visit Monterosso, Portovenere and La Spezia|
Milan: See the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele ll andLa Scala Opera House
Lake Garda: Visit Sirmione
Verona: See Juliet's Balcony & the Roman Arena
Venice: Private motorboat to the historic islands. See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges'
Palace & St. Mark's
Square.
Murano: glass-blowing & Burano lace-making demonstrations
Bologna: See the famous proticos & two towers
Rome: See Piazzaq Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Novana, Colosseum &
Roman Forum
Vatican City: See St. Peter's Basillica
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