Italian Vistas

    

13 Days, 18 Meals: 11 Breakfasts , 1 Lunches , 6 Dinners
Tour Summary
DOUBLE   $4499
SINGLE    $5259
TRIPLE     $4459
This price reflects April 21 - May 3 Departure only. 
Other dates available, prices may change due to airfare prices available at time of booking.
( subject to increase till paid in full )

Not included in price
$300 Cancellation Waiver and Insurance per person


Included

• Transfers to and from Victoria airport
• Round trip air from Victoria to Rome where tour begins
• Hotel Transfers
• Hotels 12 nights $star +
• 18 Meals
• Air taxes and Fess/Surcharges of $260 ( subject to increase till paid in full)
• Current BC taxes of 12% or less
• short language lesson
• Short boat ride to Isle of Capri
• Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo's DAVID
• Wine tasting and tuscany farm lunch
• guided tours
• leisure time
• call for itinerary....

Air 1: Overnight Flight
Ciao, Italy!

Day 2: Arrive Rome, Italy - Tour Begins
Arrive in Rome and join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner featuring regional delicacies and Italian wines.
Today dinner will be included.

Day 3: Rome - Classical Rome City Tour
A locally guided tour of Classical Rome features such sights as the Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, the
Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine. The catacombs, burial place of early Christians, the mythic Pantheon and Piazza Navona are also featured.
Today breakfast will be included.

Day 4: Rome
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome’s cultural treasures independently. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to offer suggestions.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 5: Rome - Naples - Isle of Capri - Vietri-sul-Mare
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along
with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Journey south toward the brilliant Bay of Naples where charming villages
are built into hillsides above a sparkling blue sea. A short boat ride* brings you to the enchanting Isle of Capri. Explore this island paradise of chic
boutiques and outdoor cafes. End your day on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Soak in 2,000 years of history during your discovery of the excavated ruins of Pompeii. A local guide provides an in-depth view of this remarkably
preserved archeological site. Continue to the scenic resort town of Sorrento for a demonstration of the art of inlaid wood making by a local artisan. Take
some time to explore independently before returning to Vietri-sul-Mare.
Today breakfast will be included.

Day 7: Vietri-sul-Mare - Florence
Today Tuscany unfolds with its vista of vineyards and olive groves. Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance” awaits, offering Italy's best art and
architecture. Visit the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s magnificent sculpture of David.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 8: Florence
Learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making at a family-owned leather shop. A locally guided tour highlights the Piazza Del Duomo, with
its Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the Church of Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. You also view the Palazzo
Vecchio and the Baptistery of St. John.
Today breakfast will be included.

Day 9: Florence - Pisa - Venice
Visit the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa to discover the Piazza Dei Miracoli, the Duomo (Cathedral) and the famous Leaning Tower. A special stop is
made at a Tuscan winery and farm to enjoy lunch and sample local wines and specialties. Next, cross the Apennine Mountains en route to Venice where
117 islands are connected by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges.
Today breakfast and lunch will be included.

Day 10: Venice - Murano Island - Venice
Embark on a boat trip* (weather permitting) to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration. Return to St. Mark’s Square where a local expert takes
you on a walking tour of the Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore independently.
Today breakfast will be included.

Day 11: Venice - Verona - Stresa
Depart Venice for Verona to stroll the streets that were the backdrop for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Arrive in the resort town of Stresa in the
breathtaking Italian Lakes District, your home for the next two nights, and admire the beautiful views of Lago Maggiore.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 12: Stresa - Locarno, Switzerland - Isola dei Pescatori, Italy - Stresa
Cross into Switzerland and the picturesque lakeside resort of Locarno for magnificent views, excellent shopping and charming cafes. Tonight, travel by
boat to Isola dei Pescatori for a farewell dinner while surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 13: Stresa - Tour Ends
Today breakfast will be included.
Hotel

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