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ROME

BAY OF NAPLES

Sorrento

Cassino

ASSISI

ITALIANLAKES

Pisa

Lake Como

FLORENCE

ITALY

VENICE

Verona

Start End Overnight stays Sightseeing stops

Italian Scene COSTSAVER REGIONAL

Image: Lake Como

YOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Rome Sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist includes a visit to St. Peter's Basilica and views of the mighty Colosseum

• Sorrento Visit this popular resort

• Cassino Views of the monastery high on the hill

• Assisi Orientation of this beautiful town dedicated to St. Francis

• Venice Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square. Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island

• Verona View Juliet's Balcony and the impressive Roman Arena

• Italian Lakes Visit Lake Como

• Pisa Visit the Square of Miracles to view the Leaning Tower

• Florence Sightseeing with a Local Specialistincludes views of the Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio

10 DAYS

PER DAY

2 COUNTRIES

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US$135

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Lake District to visit Lake Como, a favoured summer retreat of the rich and famous before arriving at your hotel where you dine tonight. (B,  D) Hotel: Palace Grand

Day 8 Italian Lakes (Varese) – Pisa – Florence This morning travel south to the famous town of Pisa. Explore the Square of Miracles, featuring the Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery. There is time to shop for souvenirs and take pictures. Arrive later at your hotel near Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. (B) Hotel: Miro Calenzano

Day 9 Florence Sightseeing – Rome There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy to equal that of Florence. Your Local Specialist gives a superb commentary of the city's history during your walking tour, which includes views of the Baptistery, the Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the impressive Giotto's Bell Tower, and a visit to Piazza della Signoria. Shop for high-quality leather and 18-carat gold jewellery, for which Florence is renowned and don't forget to try a gelato. Later, travel back to the Eternal City. This evening in Rome you might like to celebrate the end of your holiday in style. (B) Hotel: Ergife Palace

Day 10 Depart Rome This morning say ‘arrivederci' to Italy, your Travel Director and newfound friends at the end of an unforgettable holiday. Transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Conditions apply. (B)

Day 1 Arrive Rome (2 Nights) Welcome to Rome. After checking in, relax and unwind. Later meet with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. This evening, consider a stroll around this fascinating city and take in the vibrant atmosphere. Hotel: Ergife Palace

Day 2 Rome Sightseeing and Free Time Don't miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to the famous Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Later your Local Specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour starting with a visit to the Vatican City and the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica to view Michelangelo's statue, the Pietà. Cross the Tiber to view the mighty Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. (B)

Day 3 Rome - Sorrento - Bay of Naples Today journey south to the Bay of Naples and stop in the nearby resort of Sorrento. Consider an Optional Experience to Positano and the Amalfi Coast. Later enjoy dinner at the hotel. (B,  D) Hotel: Grand La Panoramica

Day 4 Bay of Naples - Cassino - Assisi Perhaps join an Optional Experience guided walking tour of Pompeii, which laid undiscovered beneath a layer of volcanic ash for centuries after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Afterwards, leave the Bay of Naples and view the monastery at Cassino, the scene of fierce battles during the Second World War. Continue north to the mystical town of Assisi, built on the fertile slopes of Mount Subasio in Umbria. (B,  D) Hotel: Frate Sole

Day 5 Assisi - Venice (Oriago) (2 Nights) Your morning orientation tour of Assisi reveals a town that has changed little since the time of St. Francis, who was born here in 1182. See the sights of St. Francis's birthplace, including the medieval ramparts and the Basilica of St. Francis. Your journey continues north across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to the magical, romantic city of Venice. (B,  D) Hotel: Il Burchiello

Day 6 Venice Orientation and Free Time Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Then cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in the heart of Venice. Admire the Bridge of Sighs, the ornate Doge's Palace and the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Spend free time afterwards exploring this fascinating city or perhaps take a trip out across the lagoon to the island of Burano for a relaxing meal. (B)

Day 7 Venice (Oriago) - Verona - Lake Como - Italian Lakes (Varese) Head west across the plains of Veneto to Verona, the home of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. View the vast Roman Arena, where concerts are still held regularly and walk to view Juliet's Balcony. Continue north to the Italian

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FEBRUARYFri 14 Sun 23Fri 28 Sun 08

MARCHFri 13 Sun 22

From:US$1350(per person twin share)

9 Nights accommodation

9 Breakfasts

4 Three-course dinners

City orientation tours

Start: Rome - End: Rome

TRIP CODE: WTSE

IMPORTANT INFO AND FINER DETAILSSingle Rooms: On all itineraries single rooms are available to book at a supplement. See costsavertour.com for pricing.

For Costsaver’s other great savings, air deals and extra nights’ accommodation, please see pages 13 and 84 in the Trafalgar section.

Airport transfers: On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 7am and 9.30am.

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver US$97 per person.

Drinking Water: Tap water is safe to drink in all of the destinations on this trip. Please remember to bring a water bottle.

Multiple Trip Discount SAVE up to US$39

Young Traveller Discount SAVE US$150

Triple Room Discount SAVE US$40 p.p.

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