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Classicfeaturing Rome, Florence Italy & Venice The Tuscan Countryside Classic Italy featuring Rome, Florence & Venice 9 Days | All Airfare Included Galleria dell’Accademia Trevi Fountain Discover Tuscany’s charming countryside, Florence’s art treasures, Venice’s grand waterways, and Rome’s ancient sites. Heritage Site filled with elegant south through Tuscany. Our stop in DAY 8: ANCIENT ROME DAY 1: CIAO ITALIA! DAY 3: VENICE before enjoying time at leisure to palaces dating back to the 14th and the medieval hilltop town of San Discover the fascinating sights and Our knowledgeable Italian guide and Enjoy a delicious Italian breakfast explore the city on our own. We then 15th centuries. Arrive this evening Gimignano includes a tour of this landmarks of ancient Rome today. driver greets us upon our arrival. before starting our journey to Venice. experience a special treat, a gondola in the historic city of Florence, our spectacular community best recog- Begin with a visit to one of the most We begin our tour of Venice at the ride on Venice’s charming waterways. home for the next two nights, and nized by its 14 magnificent towers. iconic monuments of the Roman DAY 2: PADUA city’s centerpiece, the Piazza San An included dinner completes our taste the flavors that make this We arrive in the eternal city of Rome Empire and the largest amphitheatre Our tour begins with a transfer to Marco, and discover some of the day in the Floating City. B,D region famous with an included and check-in to our hotel for the next in the world, The Colosseum. Learn Padua. This historic city is known best-known examples of Byzantine dinner. B,D three nights. A scrumptious dinner about the many uses of this famous for its beauty, world-renowned architecture at Basilica di San Marco, DAY 4: TUSCANY nearby is included this evening. B,D arena and walk the same steps of university, and as the setting for the former royal residence at Doge’s We depart this morning for the Tuscany DAY 5: FLORENCE the ancient gladiators. Next, tour Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. region and cross the Apennine Today we tour Florence, birthplace of DAY 7: VATICAN & THE the Roman Forum, once the govern- Shrew. Our evening concludes with a Take in a glass blowing demonstra- Mountains with a stop in Ferrara the Renaissance and home to many SISTINE CHAPEL mental and financial center of the city Holiday Vacations Welcome Dinner. D tion at world-famous Murano Glass along the way, a UNESCO World of the world’s greatest artistic trea- Our day begins with a guided tour and home today to several of the best sures. Visit the Galleria dell’Accademia of the famous Vatican Museums preserved pieces of architecture and view incredible works including featuring some of the most renowned including the Arch of Constantine. Murano Glass-Blowing Sistine Chapel Michelangelo’s famous David statue. classical sculptures and Renaissance We complete our tour today with the Demonstration Take in the Duomo, the largest brick art in the world. Explore the Vatican’s stunning Trevi Fountain. Completed dome ever constructed, and gaze many galleries culminating with the in 1762, it is one of the most famous upon Ghiberti’s famous bronze doors famous Sistine Chapel. Truly a mag- fountains in the world. According of the Baptistery, often referred to as nificent sight to behold, the iconic ceiling to legend, tossing a coin into the the Gates of Paradise. Enjoy time on fresco was painted by Michelangelo. fountain is said to ensure a return our own this afternoon to visit the Our visit to Vatican City continues visit. Tonight we gather for a special shops of the Ponte Vecchio, a famous with a special tour of St. Peter’s Farewell Dinner with musical enter- covered bridge housing many local Basilica, one of the most extraordi- tainment to celebrate our wonderful vendors. Discover the museums nary churches in the world and home Italian adventure B,D of the area or enjoy a fresh gelato, to the Catholic Church. Discover the traditional Italian-style ice cream. To immense history and relics including DAY 9: ARRIVEDERCI, ITALIA truly appreciate the city’s beauty, we the Altar of the Sacred Heart, the Chair After an included breakfast, we travel conclude the day with a scenic illumi- of Saint Peter, and Michelangelo’s home with fond memories. B nated walk through the city center. B Piéta. There is time this afternoon to see Saint Peter’s Square, climb the DAY 6: SAN GIMIGNANO Spanish Steps, visit the Pantheon, ACTIVE Soak in the picturesque groves of or explore the statues and cafés of ACTIVITY LEVEL olive trees and vineyards as we travel Piazza Navona. B Refer to General Information for details Explore Beautiful Italy Witness astonishing waterways, historical landmarks, and picturesque landscapes. Your Experience Includes Our unmatched Holiday Advantage includes ALL accommodations, admission to attractions, motorcoach transportation, baggage handling at hotels, professional Padua 2 Venice Tour Director, and local guides, plus airfare, fuel surcharges, Milan government fees, and airport & departure taxes. ITALY 2 Florence A fully-refundable deposit of only $200 per person will TUSCANY MEDITERRANEAN San Gimignano reserve your space and prices are guaranteed upon SEA receipt of the deposit. Call us today at 888-554-5208. 3 Rome Motorcoach Gondola Ride Earn a $100 Holiday Vacations Travel Credit Flights View our NEW online travel shows available at 1 2 3 # of Overnights holidayvacations.com. *Flights may arrive in the Venice area 12 Excellent Meals Featuring Attractions & Highlights 2021 Dates • Daily European breakfasts • Venice guided tour featuring St. Mark’s SEPT 4 - 12 OCT 9 - 17 • Dinner in Venice Square, Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, a Murano glass-blowing • Local wine with each dinner demonstration, and gondola ride Price Per Person • Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner • Florence city tour featuring ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED! with live entertainment The Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore) Double ..............$5799 per person Single ..................6599 per person B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner • Galleria dell’Accademia featuring Triple subject to availability Michelangelo’s David • Florence evening illumination walk A valid U.S. passport is required for All Accommodations Featuring all U.S. citizens. Passport cards and • San Gimignano city tour enhanced driver’s licenses are NOT • at the Hotel Europa in Padua 2 nights • Vatican City tour featuring St. Peter’s acceptable. • 2 nights at the Hotel Roma in Florence Square and Basilica, the Sistine Deposit: $200 per person The Duomo, Florence • 3 nights at the Hotel Savoy in Rome Chapel, the Vatican Museums, Guaranteed Price: Your price is and more guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit. • Ancient Rome guided tour featuring Final Payment: 95 days prior to departure The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Roman Full refund 96 days prior to departure Forum, Arch of Constantine, and more Departure Points Most Major U.S. Airports Call for the nearest applicable departure airport San Gimignano St. Peter’s Square & Basilica Insurance Tour Documents Insecticide Use On Aircraft Holiday Vacations recognizes the value and Tour packets will be mailed at least ten days Some countries require aircraft to be treated importance of travel insurance for our customers. before your tour departure date. 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