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City of Vacaville CSD presents… Italian Vistas March 14 – 26, 2015 BOOK NOW & SAVE $250 Per Person For more information contact Audrey Calder, City of Vacaville CSD (707)469-6673 [email protected] Day 1: Saturday, March 14, 2015 Overnight Flight Ciao, Italy! Day 2: Sunday, March 15, 2015 Rome, Italy - Tour Begins Arrive in Rome and join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner featuring regional delicacies and Italian wines. (D) Day 3: Monday, March 16, 2015 Rome - Classical Rome City Tour A locally guided tour of Classical Rome features such sights as the Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus and the Arch of Constantine. During an in-depth visit to the Colosseum, your guide recounts its rich history. The catacombs, burial place of early Christians, the mythic Pantheon and Piazza Navona are also featured. (B) Day 4: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Rome Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome’s cultural treasures independently. Your tour manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. Perhaps a trip to Vatican City, with an optional tour to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, will be on your personal sightseeing list. (B, D) Day 5: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Rome - Pompeii - Sorrento Coast After a short lesson on the local language, journey south toward the brilliant Bay of Naples where charming villages are built into hillsides above a sparkling blue sea. Soak in 2,000 years of history during your discovery of the excavated ruins of Pompeii. A local guide provides an in-depth view of this remarkably preserved archaeological site. Continue to the scenic resort town of Sorrento for a demonstration of the art of inlaid wood making by a local artisan. Take some time to explore Sorrento independently. End your day on the breathtaking Sorrento Coast. (B, D) 13 Days ● 18 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners Day 6: Thursday, March 19, 2015 Sorrento Coast - Isle of Capri - Sorrento Coast A scenic boat ride* brings you to the enchanting HIGHLIGHTS… Rome, Colosseum, Ruins of Pompeii, Isle of Capri. Upon arrival, take a panoramic ride to the island’s highest town, Anacapri. Spend time in Capri town with its world- Sorrento Coast, Isle of Capri, Florence, Statue of David, famous piazzetta, and explore this island paradise of chic boutiques, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscan Winery, Venice, Murano lush vegetation and outdoor cafés before returning to the Sorrento Island, Verona, Stresa, Locarno, Switzerland Coast. (B) Day 7: Friday, March 20, 2015 Sorrento Coast - Florence Today ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Tuscany unfolds with its vista of vineyards and olive groves. Day 1 Overnight Flight Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance,” awaits offering Days 2 – 4 Grand Hotel Palatino, Rome Italy's best art and architecture. Visit the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s magnificent sculpture of David. This evening, it’s Days 5, 6 Hotel Cetus, Amalfi Diner’s Choice…tonight your dinner is included and you’ll Days 7, 8 NH Anglo American Grand Hotel, Florence choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Florence’s great Days 9, 10 Hotel Bellini Venice, Venice restaurants. (B, D) Days 11, 12 Regina Palace Hotel, Stresa Day 8: Saturday, March 21, 2015 Florence A locally guided tour On some dates alternate hotels may be used. highlights the Piazza del Duomo, with its Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the famous Gates of Paradise on the Baptistery of St. John. You also view the magnificent Piazza della Signoria with its imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Next, explore a pair of traditional Italian specialties at local shops. Visit a family-owned leather store and then enjoy an informative explanation of Florentine gold. (B) Day 9: Sunday, March 22, 2015 Florence - Pisa - Venice Visit the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa to discover the Piazza Dei Miracoli, the Duomo (Cathedral) and the famous Leaning Tower. A special stop is made at a Tuscan winery and farm to enjoy lunch and sample local wines and specialties. Next, cross the Apennine Mountains en route to Venice where 117 islands are connected by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. (B, L) Day 10: Monday, March 23, 2015 Venice - Murano Island - Venice Embark on a boat trip* (weather permitting) to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration. Return to St. Mark’s Square where a local expert takes you on a walking tour of the Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore independently. (B) BOOK NOW DON’T MISS OUT! BOOK NOW & SAVE Double $4,499 *; Single $5,449; Triple $4,469 $250 Regular rates: Double $4,749; Single $5,699; Triple $4,719 Per Person Included in Price: Round Trip Air from San Francisco Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $230 per person * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change IMPORTANT CONDITIONS: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. Once deposited, you have 7 days to send us written consumer consent or withdraw consent and receive a full refund. (See registration form for consent.) Day 11: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Venice - Verona - Stresa Depart Venice for Verona to stroll the streets that were the backdrop for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Arrive in the resort town of Stresa in the breathtaking Italian Lakes District, your home for the next two nights, and admire the beautiful views of Lago Maggiore. (B, D) Day 12: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Stresa - Locarno, Switzerland - Isola dei Pescatori, Italy - Stresa Cross into Switzerland and the picturesque lakeside resort of Locarno for magnificent views, excellent shopping and charming cafés. Tonight, travel by boat to Isola dei Pescatori for a farewell dinner while surrounded by beautiful scenery. (B, D) Day 13: Thursday, March 26, 2015 Stresa - Tour Ends (B) Experience It! Pompeii: Frozen in Time It's the summer of A.D. 79, and the city of Pompeii, Italy is thriving. Soon, things will change. On the fateful day of August 24, the once dormant Mt. Vesuvius volcano erupted, unleashing its fury and spewing volcanic matter down on the city for three straight days. The town was completely buried in ash and mud – in some cases it was more than 20 feet deep. It was forgotten until 1594 when workmen discovered the buried city that was literally frozen in time. Peer into the daily life of an ancient Roman city with a fascinating tour of Pompeii. For more information visit www.collettevacations.com/link/592631 PLEASE NOTE: Book Now rates valid until Sep 14, 2014, valid on air inclusive packages only. Italian Vistas To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when RES#: 592631 TRAVEL DATE: 3/14/2015 TERRITORY: W2 purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are For Reservations Contact: Audrey Calder (707)469-6673 pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. email: [email protected] City of Vacaville CSD, 91 Town Sq, Vacaville, CA 95688-3928 Please note that most shops and businesses in Italy and Switzerland are closed on First deposit of $250 per person due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first Sundays and on national/religious holidays. come, first served basis. Reservations made after the seat reduction date of 9/8/2014 are based upon availability. Final payment due by 1/13/2015. The waiver insurance When reserving single accommodations, be advised that single rooms in Italy are often fees are fully refundable up to 9/15/2014. smaller in size. YOUR INFORMATION: Vatican Museums are not available on Sundays and holidays that fall on Saturdays. Clearly print your full name (first/middle/last) as it appears on your government Most national museums in Florence, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Academy, are issued travel documentation. closed on Mondays. If visiting the Academy Museum falls on a Monday on your First: Middle: Last: itinerary, reservations will be made to visit the museum on Sunday upon arrival to Suffix: Address: Florence. City: State: Zip Code: Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from the hotel on the last day of the tour. Return flights should not be booked prior to 10 AM. Phone: ( ) Cell: ( ) *On occasion, due to inclement weather, your boat trip to Capri may not be available Email: Nickname: and your visit to Murano Island may be substituted with a visit to a local glass factory Gender: ( ) Male ( ) Female Date of Birth: (month/day/year) / / in Venice. Passport Number: Expiration Date: Air passengers will depart from the Milan airport. All transfers will depart from Stresa for the Milan airport. Date of Issuance: Citizenship: Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. City, State, Country of Issuance: This tour includes moderate physical activity. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly Emergency Contact: Phone: ( ) longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected. Some of ROOMING WITH: the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, First: Middle: Last: Suffix: especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes. If AIR GATEWAY: you require a walker or wheelchair, or have difficulty walking, you may not be able to Departure airport for this tour: access some of these areas and may want to consider an alternate program with us.