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The Splendors of Italy
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CODE – EU / TK / FV 6400 – 08 Nights / 09 Days
Rome – Siena – Florence – Venice – Rome
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Day 01 : Arrival In Rome, Italy
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient
capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellowtravelers.
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Day 02 : Rome
The ˝Eternal City“—a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive, and exciting and
absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter's
Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B)
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Day 03 : Rome - Siena Arrival
Journey northwest to the charmingly located city of Orvieto in the Umbria region
to visit its black basalt and yellowlimestone cathedral , an excellent example of
Italian Gothic architecture. By early evening you'll be in Siena with time to visit
this jewel of Tuscany. Sit in one of the cafés surrounding the Campo and admire
one of Italy's most unique squares, famed the world over for its Palio horse race.
(B)
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Day 04 : Siena - Florence Area Arrival
Drive this morning to San Gimignano, one of Tuscany's greatest attractions. Its
medieval squares, town walls, streets,alleyways, and 14 towers make it unique. Next,
into the very heart of the Chianti vineyards; watch out for names such as Castellina
in Chianti, Badia, Gaiole, and Brolio, where classical Chianti wines are produced.
Stop in Greve for some wine tasting at a local wine producer. Arrive in the Florence
area in time to join the outing for an optional Tuscan dinner. (B)
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Day 05 : Florence
This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled for a whole
day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center so visitors can wander at
leisure and admire the city's timeless beauty in relative peace and quiet. Don't
miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide, which features most of
the city highlights. You will see the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza Signoria;
the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all,
the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile , and the magnificent
East Door of the Baptistry known as the “Gate of Paradise.” (B,D)
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Day 06 : Florence Area - Excursion To Pisa -Venice Area
Arrival
This morning, drive to Pisa for a visit to its Square of Miracles and the amazing
Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and no less than 16 feet out of the perpendicular.
Later, head across the wooded Apennine Hills into the farmlands of the Po Valley
for two overnights in the Venice area. (B)
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Day 07 : Venice
Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with its criss-crossing
canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and little quiet piazzas.
The included orientation starts with a boat ride and is followed by time at leisure
and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they
did centuries ago. Don't miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the
picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D)
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Day 08 : Venice Area - Assisi - Rome Arrival
An interesting drive southward, cutting across the Po Delta, then crossing the Apennines.
Stop in Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. Visit the world-famous Basilica
with its beautiful frescos by Giotto, then head for Rome. (B)
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Day 09 : Your Homebound Flight Arrives The Same Day. (B)
Vacation Highlights:
Visits to Orvieto, Siena, San Gimignano, Greve in the Chianti with wine tasting,
Pisa, Venice, Assisi
Inside Visits - Inside visits and special features are shown in
UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable,
including admission charges when applicable.
Meals - 8 buffet breakfasts (B); 2 dinners (D)
Hotels Used:
ROME Fleming (F),
SIENA Italia (ST) or Sangallo (ST),
FLORENCE AREA Europa (ST) at Signa or Meridiana (ST) at Florence,
VENICE AREA Poppi (ST) at Mira, ROME Buenos Aires (ST) or Parco
Tirreno (F)
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What your tour price includes:
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- Ground handling services e.g. accommodation, transfers, sightseeing's as are mentioned
in the above itinerary.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of tour manager or local representative.
- Porterage at hotels.
- Presently applicable hotel taxes.
- Basic Airfare Ex-Delhi.
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What your tour price does not include:
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- International Airport Taxes
- Passport & Visa Charges.
- Tips to tour manager or local representative.
- Cost granted by The Reserve Bank of India under the basic travel quota scheme.
- Any increase in the rate of exchange, surface transportation and land arrangement,
which may come into effect, prior to departure.
- Porterage, tips, insurance, laundary, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, optional
tours and all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not mentioned in
inclusions.
- Travel Insurance
- Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Tour Price Includes' box.
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Visa Requirements:
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- You must be in a possession of a valid Visa of Schengen.
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Important Note:
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- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- Package Costing is on per person basis and subject to Availability.
- Peak Season surcharge may apply.
- Hotels/Flights/Itinerary/Routes are subject to change without notice.
- Subject to RBI / GOI Regulations.
- Terms and Conditions Apply.
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