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Great Italian Cities

ROME, , VENICE

Venice

Florence Florence

Rome

Your glorious of the great DAY 3 - Rome Italian cities takes you from the Papal Your included sightseeing tour with a Lo- All this makes it AAA Vacations® cal Guide begins at the . magni cence of Rome to the HEngaging Experience: Experience a AAA Vacations® Amenities splendors of Florence and Pisa, the beauty Unique Insight in the Vatican when you ascend the smooth and step-less n 24/7 Member Care of Assisi and the romantic waterways of spiral staircase designed by famous n Best Price Guarantee Venice. All this and more with three architect Donato Bramante. Admire n Member Benefi t: Receive a $25 per nights in every city. ’s magnificent person optional excursion credit to be ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and then used during your guided vacation visit St. Peter’s Basilica to see his n AAA Complimentary Inclusion: DAY 1 - Depart USA famous Pietà. Later, view the Forum, center Visit to – Drive to the hilltop Take an overnight fl ight to Rome. of daily life in as well as visit town of San Gimignano, with tall watch- the impressive Colosseum, the largest in DAY 2 - Arrive in Rome towers built by rival families. This is Italy’s c the Roman Empire. See the Circus Maximus Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax best-preserved medieval city where Ben Hur- took after your journey or explore this fascinating place. Spend free time discovering more of city on your own. Later, meet your traveling the city or relax at a sidewalk café and watch Engaging Experiences companions and Travel Director for a the world go by. Meals B H Be welcomed by the owners of a magnifi cent Welcome Reception. It’s the perfect castle in the Tuscan hills and taken on a tour opportunity to get to know everyone! An DAY 4 - Rome at Leisure of the castle and the cellars. Enjoy a orientation drive will take you to view Spend today as you please. Your Travel memorable Be My Guest dinner and taste St. Peter’s Basilica, the perfect start to Director will be able to help you get the some delicious Chiantis your Italian vacation! most from your day at leisure. Alternatively, H In Venice, enjoy a tour of ‘Secret consider joining an excursion to the renowned Venice’ and the fi sh market excavations at , close to the Bay of H Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure . Meals B experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director

5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites c See the beautiful , including ’s house. For the rest of the day you are free to visit the sights of your choice. Celebrate this evening with your fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. Meals B,D

Day 11 - Depart Venice Say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy and your new friends at the end of your memorable Italian vacation! Meals B

Florence

DAY 5 - Rome, Assisi c and Florence c Land. Spend free time shopping for souvenirs Drive north to the mystical town of Assisi on in Florence, renowned for high quality leather the slopes of Mount Subasio. Your Local Guide and 18- gold jewelry. Meals B shows you all the sights. Visit St. Francis’ From $2685 land only • ONLY $269 a day Basilica and see Giotto’s enchanting frescoes. Day 8 - Florence, Bologna and Venice c 11 Days • Guided • 12 Meals Visit the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, Travel through the Apennines to Bologna, home which stands on the site where St. Francis to one of the oldest universities in The Details died. Arrive later in Florence, birthplace of the and famous for sausages and salamis! Your • Comprehensive sightseeing with your Travel Renaissance. Meals B sightseeing tour with a Local Guide includes Director including all entry fees to included views of the Kissing Towers, which lean towards sightseeing. DAY 6 - Florence each other, seemingly poised to embrace. • 9 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners Learn about Florence’s rich cultural history dur- Later, cross the plains to Venice. This • 9 nights of first class hotel accommodations ing your sightseeing tour with your Byzantine city, constructed in a , has an featuring two-bedded rooms and private Local Guide. See Piazza , with its incredibly rich cultural and artistic heritage. facilities impressive sculptures and imposing palazzi, This evening, you might like to take a • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage and the multi-colored marble Duomo and ride along enchanting – it’s the perfect handling fees and local taxes Baptistery, famous for its bronze with introduction to this magical city! Dine tonight • Travel by luxury, air-conditioned coach with relief sculptures. View the Ponte Vecchio, one at your hotel. Meals B,D reclining seats and an on-board restroom of the city’s most famous landmarks. • The services of a professional Travel Director HEngaging Experience: This evening, Day 9 - Venice • Audio headsets to clearly hear your guide’s travel to a Tuscan wine and olive oil estate HEngaging Experience: Savor the unique commentary on all included sightseeing for a special Be My Guest dinner in a sights of Venice as you cruise by private • A travel wallet with your documentation historic castle. Meals B,D launch to St. Mark’s Square. See the • Complimentary keepsake photo and map , Palladian Churches, • Airport transfers at specified times on arrival and departure days DAY 7 - Florence and Pisa c Excursion Customs House, Grand , St. Mark’s (Conditions apply) n AAA Complimentary Inclusion: Drive to Basilica and the ornate ’s . the nearby hilltop town of San Gimignano, Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work Departure Dates the ‘medieval Manhattan’ of , with creating local specialties at a - 2013 tall watchtowers built by rival families. blowing workshop on Island. Apr 18 – Jun 20 $2950 Surrounded by sunflower fields, vineyards Enjoy free time to visit the Fine Arts , Jun 27 $2899 and olive groves, this is Italy’s best- simply relax at a café on St. Mark’s Square or Jul 4 – Jul 11 $2825 preserved medieval city. A local guide consider a boat trip to the Island of for Jul 18 – Jul 25 $2750 takes you through the streets for an a delicious seafood lunch. Meals B Aug 1 – Aug 22 $2685 authentic view of daily life during the Aug 29 $2875 Sep 5 – Sep 26 $2975 . Cross the Arno Valley to Pisa, a Day 10 - Secret Venice Walking Tour Oct 3 – Oct 24 $2950 former maritime city on the Ligurian Sea. In the and Market Visit Square of Miracles, home to some of the city’s HEngaging Experience: Enjoy a boat trip Pricing is per person, double occupancy, most famous sights, see the incredible Leaning along the to the land only. Single Supplement from $590. Tower and the beautifully sculpted marble to join your Small Group Sightseeing Airfare is additional. Cathedral. See the Baptistery and the cemetery, walking tour of the colorful, centuries-old Call AAA for economy or business airfare. built on soil brought from Calvary in the Holy fish market and narrow ‘calle’ or streets. Vacation operated by Trafalgar

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