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 2005 ITALIAN HOLIDAY with Trafalgar Tours

 7 days from A$1439

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HIGHLIGHTS

Sightseeing Highlights

Rome Sightseeing tour with special audio system includes views of the Forum, Colosseum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine* Chapel.
Venice Canal cruise by private launch. View St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glass-blowing factory.
Florence Sightseeing tour with audio system includes the Duomo,  Signoria Square, Baptistry and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica. Panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo. Admire Florentine leatherwork.
Scenicdrives through the Umbria, over the Apennine Mountains,  through the Chianti vineyards of Tuscany, across the fertile Po Valley, along the shores of Lake Garda and the hills of the Latium.

* Note: Friday departures will visit the Sistine  Chapel before departing for Venice on Day 3.

Dining Highlights

A welcome drink with your Tour Director in Rome

6 Buffet breakfasts (BB)

3 three-course dinners (D)

9 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual  Tour Directors.

A qualified local city guide in Rome and Florence.

Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches  with reclining seats and washroom.

Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 1 and  7.

A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and  helpful information.

First Class Hotels

You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities at these  superb hotels:

Rome: Melia Roma Aurelia Antica
Venice (Mestre):Antony Lake
Garda: Atlantic Club
Florence: Grand Mediterraneo
Rome:Sheraton Golf

All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and  local taxes included.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Arrive Rome (2)

On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director  and fellow travelling companions.

DAY 2 Rome sightseeing & at leisure

Today's highlight is our visit to the Sistinew Chapel to admire the painted ceiling by Michelangelo rendered  even more fascinating by the clear commentary of our local guide, thanks to our effective audio system. From here we make our way into St. Peter's  Basilica in the Vatican, to see the famous Pieta – among other great works.  Next we are off to ancient Rome stopping at the Forum to see the mighty Colosseum.  Finally, our local guide shows us the Circus Maximus, where 'Ben Hur'  style chariot races were often held. Then there's time at leisure to perhaps visit  the Catacombs or relax in one of the many pavement cafes. (BB)

DAY 3 Rome - Venice (Mestre)

We drive through the Umbrian Hills, past Orvieto and into the Apennine Mountains reaching  the Emilia Romagna. Next past Bologna and along the Veneto Plain to magical Venice. Tonight after dinner at the hotel, there's time for a gondola serenade. (BB D)

DAY 4 Venice sightseeing - Italian Lakes

This morning we savour the sights and sounds of this floating city on an included canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square viewing the Bridge of Sighs and Doges' Palace. Next we visit a glass-blowing factory, before time on your own to perhaps take a trip to Burano. Then we drive across the plains of Veneto past Verona towards the Italian Lake District for the night. (BB D)

DAY 5 Italian Lakes - Florence

Today's drive takes us along the shores of Lake Garda, as we head via Mantua to Renaissance Florence.  On our arrival a sightseeing tour on foot with a local guide and audio  system, features the Duomo, Baptistry, Piazza Signoria and visits the Santa  Croce Basilica. Later, you may wish to discover the artistic wonders in the  museums or shop for leather and gold. (BB D)

DAY 6 Florence - Rome

We enjoy a scenic drive back to  the 'Eternal City', Rome. Your afternoon is free, perhaps to visit beautiful Villa d'Este. Tonight, why not discover the city's culinary delights in  a local trattoria? (BB)

DAY 7 Depart Rome

It's 'buon viaggio' as we transfer you to  Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight home. (BB)

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