WINTER SEASON 2018-2019

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• Small groups

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• City tours and excursions

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Dear guest, Brastours is a new Company that, thanks to the experience and professionality of its staff, can offer you several high quality walking city tours, organized in monolingual small groups and providing expert official guides, which is imperative to fully enjoy the masterpieces of the city. To optimize your holiday in our country, through us you also have the possibility to visit other Italian art cities such as Florence, Siena, Pisa and Verona, along with the historical ruins of Pompeii and the beautiful and famous Amalfi Coast. We are at your disposal for any particular request and we wish you a pleasant stay in .

Pag Index of tours and Excursions

7 Vatican Museums - - St. Peter’s Basilica 8 Ancient Rome: - 9 Papal Audience 10 Piazzas & Fountains of Rome 11 Full Day Combos - Lunch Included 12 Naples – Pompeii 13 Easy Florence by high speed train 14 A Special Day in Florence by high speed train 15 Round Trip to Venice by high speed train ICONS

DURATION

Walking Tour

Bus tour

Comfortable shoes

Conservative dress code

Tour by high speed train

Wheelchair access

Security check

Headsets

Lunch or dinner included MEETING POINT

Meeting point 1 - Vatican Museums

Via Santamaura, 28 Meeting point 3 - Piazzas & Fountains of Rome

Largo Argentina in front of Argentina Theater

Meeting point 4 - Ancient Rome

Via Claudia corner Via Capo d'Africa Mondo Cattolico srl Piazza Pio XII, 12 - 00193 Roma Phone: +39 (06) 6869297 - Fax: +39 (06) 6832839 [email protected] - www.mondo-cattolico.it TOUR 1 VATICAN MUSEUMS SISTINE CHAPEL ST. PETER’S BASILICA

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Enjoy one of the most important art collection in the world and the masterpieces of St. Peter’s Basilica. The group has a max of 18 people which is ideal to fully enjoy the visit.

MONOLINGUAL SMALL GROUPS – MAX 18 PAX

Adult € 68,00 Child (4-12 yrs) € 55,00

DEPARTURES A.M.: MO Tu WE TH FR SA SU 10:00 a.m. except religious holiday

DEPARTURES P.M.: MO Tu WE TH FR SA SU 02:00 p.m. except religious holiday

dult € 65.00 INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Skip the line entrance Our Agency in St. Peter’s Square. ticket. Via Santamaura, 28 or Drop off at hotels is Guide. Headsets. free pick up service not included. from centrally located hotels.

IMPORTANT: The Museum requires that wheelchair bound clients follow a different itinerary and aren’t allowed to join our regular tour. It is not permitted to enter Churches in shorts, uncovered shoulders, miniskirts. It is forbidden to bring into Museum metal objects, backpacks, umbrellas. Should St. Peter’s Basilica be closed for religious ceremonies, the tour will instead include the visit of Raphael’s rooms.

7 ANCIENT ROME TOUR 2 COLOSSEUM - PALATINE HILL ROMAN FORUM

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Walking through history: visit the Colosseum, symbol of the ancient Roman times, and its surrounding area, the most important and beautiful archaeological site in the world. The group has a max of 18 people which is ideal to fully enjoy the visit.

MONOLINGUAL SMALL GROUPS – MAX 18 PAX

Adult € 60,00 Child (4-12 yrs) € 48,00

DEPARTURES A.M.: 09:00 a.m. except MO TU WE TH FR SA SU December 25th, January 1st and the first Sunday of each month

INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Skip the line entrance Via Claudia corner with Roman Forum. ticket. Guide. Via Capo d'Africa or Drop off at hotels is Headsets. free pick up service not included. from centrally located hotels.

IMPORTANT: It is forbidden to enter the Colosseum with suitcases, backpacks and voluminous bags. There is not bag deposit at the Colosseum.

8 TOUR 3 PAPAL AUDIENCE

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Attending the Papal Audience is an amazing once-in-a lifetime experience and an opportunity to see the Pope himself. Every Wednesday morning (unless he is travelling) the Holy Father holds a public Audience in St. Peter’s Square (due to weather conditions it can be held indoors). He will be passing by the faithful on his Popemobile, on his way to the podium in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, from where he will deliver his message and give the Papal Blessing.

This tour is a perfect combination with our regular afternoon Vatican Museums tour (available also with lunch – see page 11).

Adult € 25,00 Child (4-12 yrs) € 15,00

DEPARTURES: MO tu WE TH FR SA SU 07.30 a.m. except when the Pope is absent

dult € 65.00 INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Skip the line entrance Our Agency in St. Peter’s Square. ticket. Guide. Via Santamaura, 28 or Drop off at hotels is Headsets. free pick up service not included. from centrally located hotels.

IMPORTANT: It is not permitted to wear shorts, uncovered shoulders, miniskirts. Accomodation during the Papal Audience is not guaranteed. Admission tickets to the Papal Audience are free.

NOTE: Tour may be in two languages: English and Spanish.

9 PIAZZAS & FOUNTAINS TOUR 4 OF ROME

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A pleasant walk in the historical heart of the city that will give you the opportunity to visit some of the most famous and symbolic sights of Rome. Itinerary includes: - Church of San Luigi dei Francesi - Pantheon - Piazza - - Piazza di .

MONOLINGUAL WALKING TOUR

Adult € 45,00 Child (4-12 yrs) € 36,00

DEPARTURES: MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 09:30 a.m.

dult € 65.00 INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Guide. Headsets. Largo Argentina, in . front of the Argentina Drop off at hotels Theater, or free pick-up is not included. service from centrally located hotels.

10 FULL DAY COMBOS LUNCH INCLUDED

A ANCIENT ROME a.m. + VATICAN MUSEUMS p.m. Itinerary as per tours 2 & 1. ADULT: € 150,00 CHILD (4-12 years) € 128,00 Departures: Monday and Wednesday, except religious holidays at 09.00 a.m.

B PAPAL AUDIENCE a.m. + VATICAN MUSEUMS p.m. Itinerary as per tours 3 & 1. ADULT: € 110,00 CHILD (4-12 years) € 88,00 Departures: Every Wednesday, except religious holidays and when the Pope is absent, at 07.30 a.m.

C PIAZZAS & FOUNTAINS a.m. + VATICAN MUSEUMS p.m. Itinerary as per tours 4 & 1. ADULT: € 135,00 CHILD (4-12 years) € 116,00 Departures: Every Saturday except religious holidays at 09.30 a.m.

11 NAPLES TOUR 12 POMPEII

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A whole day tour that includes a visit to the historical centre of Naples and a visit inside the excavations of Pompeii, the famous Roman city destroyed by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, surely one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. A Pizza lunch will be served in a local Restaurant.

Adult € 130,00 Child (4-12 yrs) € 115,00

DEPARTURES: MO Tu WE TH FR SA SU 08:00 a.m.

INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Transportation by Our Agency in Your hotel or A/C coach or minibus. Via Santamaura, 28 or nearest point. Guide in Pompeii. free pick up service Headsets. Admission from centrally located tickets. Pizza lunch hotels. including drinks. English speaking driver (4-7 pax) or English speaking tour escort (from 8 pax).

NOTE: Tour may be in two languages: English and Spanish

12 TOUR 16 EASY FLORENCE BY HIGH SPEED TRAIN HALF DAY MORNING TOUR INCLUDED

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Visit one of the greatest art capitals in the world. Arrival at Santa Maria Novella Railway Station at 08.45 a.m. where you will meet our local assistant. At 09.00 a.m. half day tour of the city including the Academy Gallery, where the original David by Michelangelo stands. Afternoon free, at your disposal. At 07.05 p.m. departure back to Rome with arrival at 08.45 p.m. End of services, drop- off at hotels is not included. IMPORTANT: No refund will be given in case of cancellation or if clients miss the train back to Rome.

Adult € 160,00 Child (4-6 yrs) € 125,00

DEPARTURES: MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 07:15 a.m.

INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Round trip Our Agency in Via Rome railway station. transportation by Santamaura,dult € 65.00 28 or Drop off at hotels is high speed train. free pick-up service not included. Assistance at the from centrally located railway stations in hotels between 06.30 Rome and Florence. a.m. and 06.45 a.m. Half day guided tour of Florence including skip the line tickets to the Academy Gallery. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Lunch

NOTE: Should you prefer to visit Florence on your own and to have only the round-trip train ticket : ADULT € 120,00 CHILD (0-3 years) FREE

13 A SPECIAL DAY IN FLORENCE TOUR 17 BY HIGH SPEED TRAIN FULL DAY TOUR WITH LUNCH INCLUDED

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Visit the “Cradle of Renaissance” - a day in one of the most important art cities in the world. A full immersion of Florence’s artistic treasures, including Academy and Uffizi Galleries, skip the line entrance. Arrival at Santa Maria Novella Railway Station at 08.45 a.m. where you will meet our local assistant. At 09.00 a.m. full day tour of the city including the Academy and the Uffizi Galleries, typical Tuscan lunch included. At 07.05 p.m. departure back to Rome with arrival at 08.45 p.m.. End of services, drop- off at hotels is not included. IMPORTANT: No refund will be given in case of cancellation or if clients miss the train back to Rome.

Adult € 248,00 Child (4-6 yrs) € 165,00

DEPARTURES: MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 07:15 a.m.

INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Round trip Our Agency in Via Rome railway station. transportation by Santamaura,dult € 65.00 28 or Drop off at hotels is high speed train. free pick-up service not included. Assistance at the from centrally located railway stations in hotels between 06.30 Rome and Florence. a.m. and 06.45 a.m. Full day guided tour of Florence including the Academy and Uffizi Galleries. Lunch.

NOTE: Should you prefer to visit Florence on your own and to have only the round-trip train ticket : ADULT € 120,00 CHILD (0-3 years) FREE

14 TOUR 19 ROUND TRIP TO VENICE BY HIGH SPEED TRAIN HOP ON-HOP OFF BY BOAT INCLUDED

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An opportunity to visit on your own one of the most romantic cities in the world. Arrival at Santa Lucia Railway Station at 12.00 p.m.. Next to the Station there is the stop of the Hop on - Hop off Boat. All day at your disposal to stroll and explore this unique and fascinating city. At 07.00 p.m. departure back to Rome with arrival at 10.45 p.m. End of services, drop- off at the hotel is not included. IMPORTANT: No refund will be given in case of cancellation or if clients miss the train back to Rome

Adult € 200,00 Child (0-3 yrs) FREE

NOTE : with a supplement of € 35.00 per person it is possible to book with us the “Gondola ride”.

DEPARTURES : MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 08:15 a.m. dult € 65.00 INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Round trip Our Agency in Via Rome railway station. transportation by Santamaura, 28 or Drop off at hotels is high speed train. free pick-up service not included. Assistance at the from centrally located railway station in hotels between 07.15 Rome. Hop on–Hop off a.m. and 07.30 a.m. Boat ticket.

15 GENERAL CONDITIONS 10-2018 - Ed. Carini CONTRACTS: Contracts of tours are regulated by rules established by the International

Law n° 1084 on December 27/1977 and the statues of the law 111/95. RESERVATION AND CONFIRMATION: All services are subject to availability and

RATES: All rates include VAT taxes and are set by the organizing Travel Agency on the basis of the cost at the time of printing, therefore rates can be varied at any time by the agency, in the event of changes in carriers and service costs. PAYMENTS: Payment must be done at the time of booking. For some tours you will be asked for credit card information to hold and guarantee the service. CANCELLATION CHARGES: All the excursions by high speed train are non refundable and no changes can be made. All the other tours cancelled without prior notice are subject to the following cancellation fee: 72 hours before service: 10% of the total cost 48 hours before service: 20% of the total cost 24 hours before service: 50% of the total cost No- show 100% charge PICK-UP SERVICE/MEETING POINT: Clients requesting hotel pick-up need to be in hotel lobby on time waiting for our representative. The clients will then be driven to the be possible pick-up delay; should this occur we ask clients to wait patiently in the hotel lobby. Clients who prefer to reach the meeting point need to be there at least 15 minutes prior the departure time. No refund will be given to clients who miss the tour because they where not on time. No reimbursement will be given to clients who lose contact with the tour guide during the tour or who do not complete the tour. LIABILITY: Travel Agent is not responsible for loss of any valuables left in the vehicle by the customer, nor for any damages caused by third parties to personal items during the tour. Travel Agent cannot be held responsible for any partial or complete closure of Museums, Churches, monuments etc. Travel Agent cannot be accountable for delays, irregularities or any damages caused by third parties or forces beyond its control. CHANGES OF BOOKING: For matters beyond its control or for operational reasons the Travel Agency can modify at any time or substitute alternative services for similar type and quality. COMPLAINTS: All complaints need to be submitted in writing within 24 hours after the end of the tour. Travel Agency will not reply to complaints received 24 hours after the end of the tours. DISPUTES: In case of any problems or complaints that cannot be resolved between client and travel agency disputes should be referred to the court of Rome. VALIDITY: This Tour program is valid from November 1st 2018 to March 31th 2019.

Bras Tours - Via Santamaura, 28 - Roma Ph: +39 06.3903.0098 Email: [email protected] www.bras-tours.com