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WINTER SEASON 2020/21

CITY TOURS AND EXCURSIONS • Skip the line • Small groups • English only • Welcome TO

Dear guest, Brastours is a young 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, with skip the line access and official licensed guides, which is imperative to fully enjoy the masterpieces of . To optimize your holiday in our country, through us you also have the possibility to visit other Italian art cities such as Florence, Pisa, Siena and Venice, along with the historical ruins of Pompeii and the beautiful Amalfi Coast. We are at your disposal for any request and we wish you a pleasant stay in Italy.

ICONS

Duration Conservative dress code

Walking tour Wheelchair access

Bus tour Security check

Train tour Headsets

Comfortable shoes Lunch included

Pag Index of tours and Excursions

7 , & St. Peter’s 8 : , Hill & 9 Papal Audience 10 Piazzas & Fountains of Rome 11 Full Day Combo Tours & Tailor-Made Experiences 12 Pompeii Express Prestige 13 Florence Express by High Speed Train 14 Special Day in Florence by High Speed Train 15 Round Trip to Venice by High Speed Train

MEETING POINTS

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter'S Basilica

Via Santamaura, 28 (Brastours Agency) ANCIENT ROME: COLOSSEUM, & ROMAN FORUM

MEETING POINTS Piazza del Colosseo (Big Bus Tours/Brastours Kiosk)

Piazzas & Fountains of Rome

Via/, 52 (Argentina Theater) 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

Adult € 69,00 Child (4-8 yrs) € 55,00

Enjoy the immense art collection built up by the throughout the centuries, exploring with a licensed guide 3 the Vatican Galleries and the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. Discover the masterpieces of St. Peter's Basilica and the Bernini's double Colonnade in St. Peter's Square. Our monolingual small groups are ideal to fully enjoy the visit.

SKIP THE LINE MONOLINGUAL SMALL GROUPS

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

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

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

IMPORTANT: It is forbidden to bring metal objects, big bags and animals. It is not permitted to wear shorts, miniskirts and have uncovered shoulders. Should St. Peter’s Basilica be closed for extraordinary events, the tour will instead include the visit of ’s Rooms. In order to offer a reduced price for children, an ID will be required.

7 TOUR 2 ANCIENT ROME: COLOSSEUM, PALATINE HILL & ROMAN FORUM

Adult € 62,00 Child (4-8 yrs) € 50,00

Visit the Colosseum's Archaeological Park and discover with a licensed guide the millennial history of the 3 3 symbols of Ancient Rome: the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Our monolingual small groups are ideal to fully enjoy the visit.

SKIP THE LINE MONOLINGUAL SMALL GROUPS

DEPARTURES: MO Tu WE TH FR SA SU 09:00 a.m.

INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Skip the line entrance Piazza del Colosseo Roman Forum. tickets. (Big Busdult Tours/ € 65.00 Drop off at hotels is Guide. Headsets. Brastours Kiosk) or not included. free pick up service from centrally located hotels. IMPORTANT: It is forbidden to bring metal objects, big bags and animals. Due to the new purchase method decided by the company that manages the Colosseum, prepayment is required. Cancellation charges are in the back of the brochure. In order to offer a reduced price for children, an ID will be required. Tour not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.

8 TOUR 3 PAPAL AUDIENCE

Adult € 25,00 Child (4-8 yrs) € 15,00

Attending the Papal Audience is an amazing once-in-a- lifetime experience and an opportunity to see the 3 himself. Every Wednesday morning the Holy Father holds a public Audience on St. Peter's Square. He will be passing by the faithful on his Pope mobile, on his way to the podium in front of St. Peter's Basilica, from where will be delivering his message and finally give the Papal Blessing.

DEPARTURES: MO Tu WE TH FR SA SU 07:30 a.m.

INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Admission ticket Via della Traspontina, 6 St. Peter’s Square. to attend the Papal or freedult pick € up 65.00 service Drop off at hotels is Audience. Guide. from centrally located not included. Headsets. hotels.

IMPORTANT: It is forbidden to bring metal objects and big bags. Admission tickets to the Papal Audience are free. Accommodation during the audience is not guaranteed. Due to weather conditions the audience can be held indoors. Tour may be in more than one language.

9 TOUR 4 PIAZZAS & FOUNTAINS OF ROME

Adult € 50,00 Child (4-8 yrs) € 40,00

A pleasant walk in the artistic heart of the city that will give you the opportunity to visit some of the most 3 famous and symbolic sights of Rome. The itinerary includes , the most elegant of all Roman squares, the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, with its paintings of Caravaggio, the magnificent Pantheon, , the most famous fountain in the world and , center of high-fashion brands area.

MONOLINGUAL SMALL GROUPS

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

INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Guide. Via/Largo di Torre . Headsets. Argentina,dult €52 65.00 Drop off at hotels (Argentina Theater) or is not included. free pick up service from centrally located hotels.

10 FULL DAY COMBO TOURS WITH LUNCH INCLUDED

A ANCIENT ROME + VATICAN MUSEUMS ADULT: € 145,00 CHILD (4-8 years) € 116,00 Departures: Monday - Wednesday at 09:00 a.m. B PAPAL AUDIENCE + VATICAN MUSEUMS ADULT: € 120,00 CHILD (4-8 years) € 96,00 Departures: Wednesday at 07:30 a.m. C PIAZZAS & FOUNTAINS + VATICAN MUSEUMS ADULT: € 145,00 CHILD (4-8 years) € 116,00 Departures: Saturday at 09:30 a.m.

PRIVATE TOURS & TAILOR-MADE EXPERIENCES

We are more than happy to tailor all products featured in this brochure according to your needs and interests. We can change any regular tour to a private personalized service. It is also possible to realize different itineraries from those you see in the brochure, adding specific services o places of interest. Contact us to check availability and to customize your experience!

11 TOUR 14 Pompeii Express PRESTIGE

Adult € 210,00 Child (4-8 yrs) € 168,00

This exclusive excursion is the occasion to visit the Excavations of Pompeii and come back in the early 10 afternoon in time to enjoy the rest of the day in Rome. With a 3 hours visit to the excavations, our local and knowledgeable guide shows you the most famous and important sites of Pompeii that usually are not included in the standard tours: the Villa of the Mysteries, the Amphitheatre, the House of the Faun, and the Garden of the Fugitives, which houses the plaster casts of the victims of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Lunch is not included, but at the end of the visit you have time at your disposal. Traffic permitting, arrival in Rome around 05:00pm.

SKIP THE LINE MONOLINGUAL SMALL GROUPS

DEPARTURES : MO Tu WE TH FR SA SU 07:00 a.m.

INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Transportation by A/C Brastours Agency in Your hotel or minivan with English Via Santamaura,dult € 65.00 28 or nearest point. speaking driver or free pick up service English speaking tour from centrally located leader. Guide in Pompeii. hotels. Entrance tickets.

IMPORTANT: Tour does not include lunch Tour not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.

12 TOUR 19 FLORENCE EXPRESS by HIGH SPEED TRAIN HALF DAY MORNING TOUR INCLUDED

Adult € 205,00 Child (4-6 yrs) € 160,00

Visit one of the greatest art capitals in the world. Arrival at Santa Maria Novella Railway Station around 12 07:30am. Half day morning tour of the city, including a panoramic stop in Piazzale , a walk in the city center and the Accademia Gallery, where the original David by Michelangelo stands. Time at leisure and at 04:30pm departure back to Rome with arrival at 06:00pm. End of services, drop off at hotels is not included.

DEPARTURES : MO Tu WE TH FR SA SU 06:00 a.m.

INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Transportation by Brastours Agency in Rome railway station. high speed train. Via Santamaura,dult € 65.00 28 or Drop off at hotels is Assistance at the free pick up service not included. railway station in from centrally located Rome. hotel. Half day guided tour of Florence including Accademia Gallery.

IMPORTANT: Tour does not include lunch. Tour may be in more than one language. Train schedules may vary. The exact times will be communicated at the time of booking. No refund will be given in case of cancellation or if clients miss the train back to Rome.

13 TOUR 20 SPECIAL DAY IN FLORENCE by HIGH SPEED TRAIN FULL DAY TOUR WITH LUNCH INCLUDED

Adult € 260,00 Child (4-6 yrs) € 170,00

A day in one of the most important art cities in the world. Arrival at Santa Maria Novella Railway Station around 14 07:30am. Half day morning tour of the city, including a panoramic stop in Piazzale Michelangelo, a walk in the city center and the Accademia Gallery, where the original David by Michelangelo stands. Typical Tuscan lunch included and afternoon tour to the Uffizi Galleries, with skip the line access. At 06:40pm departure back to Rome with arrival at 08:20pm. End of services, drop off at hotels is not included.

DEPARTURES : MO Tu WE TH FR SA SU 06:00 a.m.

INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Transportation by Brastours Agency in Rome railway station. high speed train. Via Santamaura,dult € 65.00 28 or Drop off at hotels is Assistance at the free pick up service not included. railway station in from centrally located Rome. hotel. Full day guided tour of Florence including skip the line tickets to the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries. Lunch.

IMPORTANT: Please advise for any food allergies, dietary restrictions or other special requirements. Tour may be in more than one language. Train schedules may vary. The exact times will be communicated at the time of booking. No refund will be given in case of cancellation or if clients miss the train back to Rome.

14 TOUR 24 Round TRIP TO VENICE by HIGH SPEED TRAIN HOP ON - HOP OFF BOAT

Adult € 230,00 Child (4-8 yrs) € 220,00

An opportunity to visit on your own one of the most romantic cities in the world. 16 Arrival at Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station around 10:00am. 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. It is possible to book a typical “Gondola Ride” for the afternoon. At 06:00pm departure back to Rome with arrival at 10:00pm. End of services, drop off at hotels is not included.

DEPARTURES : MO Tu WE TH FR SA SU 06:00 a.m.

INCLUDES MEETING POINT TOUR ENDS Transportation by Brastours Agency in Rome railway station. high speed train. Via Santamaura,dult € 65.00 28 or Drop off at hotels is Assistance at the free pick up service not included. railway station in from centrally located Rome. hotel. Hop on-Hop off Boat.

IMPORTANT: With a supplement of € 40,00 per person, it is possible to book a typical “Gondola Ride”. Train schedules may vary. The exact times will be communicated at the time of booking. No refund will be given in case of cancellation or if clients miss the train back to Rome.

15 GENERAL CONDITIONS CONTRACTS Contracts of tours are regulated by rules established by the International Convention on

Travel Contracts (CCV) signed on 23/05/2011. 10-2020 Carini - Ed. BOOKING CONFIRMATIONS All services must be booked through the local representative of Brastours by Giva Tours and are subject to availability. Acceptance of the booking has to be confirmed by the travel agent. PICK UP SERVICE, MEETING POINT AND TOUR Upon confirmation we will inform if the pick up service from the hotel will be possible and in case we will provide the pick up time. If the service will not be available, clients must reach the meeting point of the tour on their own at least 15 minutes prior to departure. For tours including the pick up service, clients need to be ready in hotel lobby on time, waiting for our representative. Due to unforeseen traffic conditions, there may be possible pick up delay: in this case we ask clients to wait patiently in the hotel lobby and contact us in case of need. No refund will be given to clients who will miss the pick up or the tour because they were not on time. No refund will be given to clients who lose contact with the tour guide or who do not complete the tour. RATES AND PAYMENTS 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 without notice, in the event of changes in service costs. 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. CHANGES OF BOOKING Due to operational difficulties or other reasons beyond its control, Brastours by Giva Tours can cancel or modify at any time the service or substitute alternative services for similar type and quality. LIABILITY Brastours by Giva Tours is not responsible for any loss of personal valuables and luggage during the tours or left on the vehicles and for any damages caused by third parties to personal items during the excursions. Brastours by Giva Tours is not responsible for partial or complete closures of certain areas inside the museums, monuments and churches or for delays or irregularities caused by third parties. In this case we will provide at no additional charge an alternative itinerary and clients will be notified of any changes prior to departure of the tour. Brastours by Giva Tours cannot be accountable for delays, irregularities or any damages caused by third parties or forces beyond its control. CANCELLATION POLICY All the excursions by high speed train are non refundable and no change 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% penalty COMPLAINTS Any complaint must be submitted in writing within 24 hours after the end of the tour. Brastours by Giva Tours will not reply to any complaint received after 24 hours after the end of the tour. VALIDITY This tour program is valid from November 1st, 2020 to March 31st, 2021.

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