Reflections of Italy (10 Days starting from $1,849)

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Reflections of Italy
10 Days starting from $1,849

Countries Visited:
Italy

Length:	10 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	Europe Tour
Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3333

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About This Tour

Welcome to Italy, where history, culture, art and romance take on new meaning! This grand vacation takes you to the must-sees of Rome, Florence and Venice, and through the vineyards and olive plantations that dot the Tuscan countryside. Your two-night stay in Rome includes visits to the fabulous landmarks of Classical Rome, including the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. After a visit to the outlying medieval town of Assisi, you'll venture through the low-lying hills of Tuscany to Siena and San Gimignano. In Florence, you'll see Michelangelo's Statue of David and the Uffizi Museum, and maybe shop a bit among the city's legendary shops. You'll enjoy a visit to San Marino, one of the smallest countries in the world, while on the way to romantic Venice. Here you will enjoy a glass making demonstration and a leisurely walking tour. You'll conclude your memorable adventure in the picturesque Italian Lake District with a stay in the beautiful resort of Como.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
8 Breakfast(s), 5 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

ROMEHotel Beverly Hills
PERUGIAHotel Sangallo Palace
FLORENCEHotel Bellini
MILANCrown Plaza Malpensa
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Welcome to Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art and romance. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Rome, "The Eternal City."

Day 2
Rome, Italy - Tour Begins
You arrive in Rome today. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant featuring regional delicacies and fine Italian wines.

Day 3
Rome – Vatican Museums
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Visit Vatican City, with a tour to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter''s Basilica. The Vatican Museums are not only home to one of the world’s greatest collections of art, but also to the world-famous Sistine Chapel. Priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt, Etruscan Italy and cultures around the world are preserved in the Vatican’s palaces, galleries, halls and rooms. The Sistine Chapel’s famous ceiling frescoes took Michelangelo four years to complete. Your final stop will be at St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most important churches in Christendom, and until recently, the largest in the world.

Day 4
Rome
Today, enjoy a locally guided panoramic tour of Rome featuring the impressive Piazza Venezia, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine and the famous Trevi Fountain. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the ancient treasures of this magnificent city.

Day 5
Rome - Assisi - Perugia
Travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Take a guided walking tour of the old city, including the Basilica of St. Francis. Then you are off to medieval Perugia, the historic capital of Umbria. Here you will behold one of the grandest squares in Italy, the Piazza IV Novembre, and delight in the medieval palaces and ornate cathedrals.

Day 6
Perugia - Siena - Florence
A scenic journey through Tuscany’s graceful low-lying hills brings you to the mystical city of Siena. You will be delighted by its narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo. After a walking tour with a local expert, take some time to explore the medieval corners of Siena with its great shops and outdoor cafes. En route to Florence, visit a family-owned leather shop and learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making.

Day 7
Florence
In Florence, the “Cradle of Italian Renaissance,” visit the world-famous Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s incredible Statue of David. During your cultural tour of Florence, you''ll also view the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Church of Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. Discover the evolution of Italian art at one of the finest art collections in the world during a visit to the stunning Uffizi Museum, featuring works by Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Tintoretto.

Day 8
Florence - Venice
Start your day with a trip to a historic winery in the heart of the Chianti region with its very own 12th century castle. Learn about Tuscany’s famous wines and enjoy a lunch filled with local specialties. This afternoon, journey through central Italy, crossing over the wooded Apennine Mountains toward the Valley of the Po. Enchanting Venice awaits with 117 tiny islands and its latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges.

Day 9
Venice - Murano Island - Venice
Your day begins with a boat trip* (weather permitting) to Murano Island for an up-close glass making demonstration. Next, return to Venice and visit charming St. Mark’s Square, the lively hub of the city''s activity and events. A local expert will guide you on a walking tour of the area featuring St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Clock Tower with its famous Moors.

Day 10
Venice - Lugano, Switzerland - Como, Italy - Milan
Today you travel to the picturesque Italian Lake district. Cross into Switzerland and the lakeside resort of Lugano where you will enjoy beautiful views of Lake Lugano and excellent shopping opportunities. Returning to Italy, enjoy some time in the elegant town of Como. Lake Como’s charm is tied to its beautiful villas, lush gardens and spectacular views. Later, continue to the fashionable city of Milan.

Day 11
Milan
Today, join Father Chuck and Sister Joan for some special arrangements**.

Day 12
Milan
Enjoy the day at leisure in Milan. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip.

Day 13
Milan - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Milan this morning.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/15/2008 - 9/24/2008	$2,249	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/16/2008 - 9/25/2008	$2,249	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/23/2008 - 10/2/2008	$2,249	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/29/2008 - 10/8/2008	$2,249	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/30/2008 - 10/9/2008	$2,249	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/6/2008 - 10/15/2008	$2,249	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/8/2008 - 10/17/2008	$2,249	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/14/2008 - 10/23/2008	$2,249	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/20/2008 - 10/29/2008	$2,249	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/3/2008 - 11/12/2008	$2,049	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/4/2008 - 11/13/2008	$2,049	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/10/2008 - 11/19/2008	$2,049	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/11/2008 - 11/20/2008	$1,849	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/22/2009 - 3/4/2009	$1,849	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/9/2009 - 3/18/2009	$2,049	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/16/2009 - 3/25/2009	$2,049	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/18/2009 - 3/27/2009	$2,049	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/30/2009 - 4/8/2009	$2,049	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/20/2009 - 4/29/2009	$2,049	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/21/2009 - 4/30/2009	$2,049	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/28/2009 - 5/7/2009	$2,049	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/25/2009 - 6/3/2009	$2,399	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/1/2009 - 6/10/2009	$2,299	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/15/2009 - 6/24/2009	$2,299	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/13/2009 - 7/22/2009	$2,099	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/20/2009 - 7/29/2009	$2,099	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/17/2009 - 8/26/2009	$1,999	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/7/2009 - 9/16/2009	$2,399	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/5/2009 - 10/14/2009	$2,399	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/19/2009 - 10/28/2009	$2,399	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/2/2009 - 11/11/2009	$2,249	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/9/2009 - 11/18/2009	$2,199	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/30/2009 - 12/9/2009	$1,999	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/25/2010 - 2/3/2010	$1,999	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/2/2010 - 3/11/2010	$2,149	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/9/2010 - 3/18/2010	$2,149	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/26/2010 - 5/5/2010	$2,399	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

Package Notes: Due to the unpredictable nature of the events schedule at the Vatican, on certain dates it may be necessary to visit the Vatican Museums in the afternoon. Single rooms are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays and holidays that fall on Saturday. Most national museums in Florence, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Academy, are closed on Mondays. Many activities in this itinerary include walking on uneven terrain, or require significant walking at times. Some of the unique experiences, such as visiting historical areas, means accessing locations by foot because motorcoaches are restricted. If you require a walker or wheelchair, or have difficulty walking, you may not be able to access some of these areas and may want to consider an alternate holiday. Our travel counsellors can provide additional information or assistance to help you determine the perfect trip for you. On occasion, due to inclement weather, your boat trip to Murano Island may be substituted with a visit to a local glass factory in Venice. If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.

Journey through Rome, Assisi, Perugia, Florence, Venice, Como and more.

In Rome, enjoy a fun-filled evening of fine Italian wine, cuisine and traditional music.

A tour of Florence showcases the cultural treasures of the Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.

Discover Siena’s narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo.

Visit the beautiful resort town of Como in the Italian Lake District.

Enjoy a locally guided tour of Rome.
Language Discovery: Your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language you will experience on your tour. Learn key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the local people you meet.

Visit a family owned leather shop and learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making.

Visit the Republic of San Marino - one of the smallest countries in the world.

Learn how silk is made in Como

Package Notes: *Due to the unpredictable nature of the events schedule at the Vatican, on certain dates it may be necessary to visit the Vatican Museums in the afternoon.
Single rooms are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays and holidays that fall on Saturday.
Most national museums in Florence, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Academy, are closed on Mondays.
Many activities in this itinerary include walking on uneven terrain, or require significant walking at times. Some of the unique experiences, such as visiting historical areas, means accessing locations by foot because motorcoaches are restricted. If you require a walker or wheelchair, or have difficulty walking, you may not be able to access some of these areas and may want to consider an alternate holiday. Our travel counsellors can provide additional information or assistance to help you determine the perfect trip for you.
*On occasion, due to inclement weather, your boat trip to Murano Island may be substituted with a visit to a local glass factory in Venice.
If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.

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