10 Days / 9 Nights
Daily arrivals in Venice
01 April - 31 October 2011
3 nights Venice, 3 nights Florence, 3 nights Rome
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Day 1: Venice Arrival
Upon arrival at Venice Marco
Polo airport you will be greeted
and transferred by private car to
Piazzale Roma. From there you
will board a private water taxi to
your select hotel. Upon arrival at
your hotel you will check-in and
have the remainder of the day at
your leisure. Overnight in Venice
Day 2: Venice Walking Tour
After breakfast you will make your
way to your predetermined meeting
point at Saint Mark’s Square to start
your 2-hour walking tour of Venice.
You will start with an introduction of
the history and origins of Venice , visit
Basilica San Marco, built to protect
the body of evangelist St. Mark
brought to Venice from Alexandria.
From the Doge’s Palace, you will
cross over the Bridge of Sighs, built
in the year 1600, to arrive at the
Prisoner’s Palace. At the end of the
tour you can visit an artistic glass
factory on Murano Island (optional).
The afternoon is to be spent at
your leisure. Overnight in Venice
(Breakfast)
Day 3: Venice at your leisure
This magnificent city seems to have
been built expressly for the interested
tourist. Venice richly rewards the
adventurous tourist so please do
not worry about losing your way.
We highly recommend you find
some time to sit down in a Venetian
restaurant and sample the incredible
variety of the region’s wines and
food. Overnight in Venice (Breakfast)
Day 4: Venice - Florence
After breakfast you will be greeted at
the lobby of your Venice hotel and
transferred by private water taxi to
the Santa Lucia train station from
where you will board your train to
Florence. After the approximately
3-hour journey you will arrive in
Firenze SMN station. You will be
greeted and transferred to your select
Florence hotel. The remainder of the
day is to be spent at your leisure
(Breakfast)
Day 5: Florence Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast this morning you
will be picked up from your hotel
and commence your scheduled
sightseeing tour to Piazzale
Michelangelo to admire the wonderful
panoramic view of the city. You will
then return to the old town for the
walking tour of the historical centre.
The tour will continue with a guided
visit of the Duomo Complex. Walking
through the heart of Florence we will
reach the Galleria Dell’Accademia
to admire David by Michelangelo
and other works by the great artist.
Afternoon is to be spent at your
leisure or visiting the Ufizzi Gallery
(additional charges apply for
reservation). Overnight in Florence
(Breakfast)
Day 6: Florence - San Gimignano
- Siena Full Day Tour
Today provides you will an opportunity
to visit two of the loveliest towns in
Tuscany. Arrival in Siena and walking
guided tour of the old city centre to
admire the splendid palaces and the
marvelous Cathedral. The guided tour
will continue to the Piazza del Campo,
one of the most beautiful in the world
with the majestic Palazzo Comunale.
Departure for San Gimignano, a
stunningly intact medieval fortress
town famous for its towers and art
treasures. Situated on a hilltop, the
town offers a magnificent view of
the valley. Late afternoon return to
Florence. Overnight in Florence
(Breakfast)
Day 7: Florence - Rome
After breakfast you will be transferred
to Firenze SMN train station where
you will board your train for the
approximate 2-hour trip to Roma
Termini Station. Upon arrival in
Rome you will be greeted and
transferred to your select Rome hotel.
Overnight in Rome at your leisure
(Breakfast)
Day 8: Rome - Half-Day
Sightseeing Tour
Today you will embark on a
half-day sightseeing tour of your
choosing. Please refer to page 23
of this brochure to select which
tour meets your own personal
tastes. Afternoon to be spent at
your leisure. Overnight in Rome
(Breakfast)
Day 9: Rome - Half-Day
Sightseeing Tour
Today you will embark on another
half-day sightseeing tour of your
choosing. Please refer to page 23
of this brochure for a description
of OTI’s tour offerings in Rome and
the Vatican. Afternoon to be spent
at your leisure. Overnight in Rome
(Breakfast)
Day 10: Rome Departure
Private transfer to Fiumicino airport
for your return flight home
(Breakfast)
*Private transfer to/from the port of
Civitavecchia is possible with supplement
of CAD 70 per person per way
Accommodation Guide
Standard
Superior
Venice
Albergo San Marco, Corte Dei Greci
Ruzzini Palace, Palazzo Del Selvadego
Florence
La Fortezza, Liberty
Athenaeum, Adler Cavalieri
Rome
Claridge, Impero
Ambra Palace, Genova
9 nights accommodation at select hotels
Private transfers throughout
Sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary
First Class Venice - Florence - Rome train tickets
All hotel service charges and taxes
All entrance fees to sites and museums
Pricelist
Standard
Superior
01 Apr - 30 Apr 11
2519
2979
01 May - 11 Jul 11
2519
2979
12 Jul - 31 Aug 11
2289
2609
01 Sep - 30 Sep 11
2519
2979
01 Oct - 31 Oct 11
2519
2979
Special Note: All prices are valid outside of
trade and fair periods in Italy. Final price will be
provided upon confirmation of your package
prices are in CAD per person based on double occupancy
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