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Italian IntroWho hasn't dreamt of traveling to Italy? Many Americans are of Italian descent and feel that pull towards the country of their ancestors, but even those who don't have Italian in their blood are drawn to this beautiful land. We're all so familiar with Italian food, Italianate architecture, Italian crafts, and Italian wine that we feel as if we already have something in common with the Italian people. This tour will show you that you are correct in feeling a bond with Italy. You will be able to see all the amazing accomplishments made by the Romans and the Etruscans before them. You will be able to eat that amazing food that is the basis for Italian-American dining. Perhaps most of all you will experience that real Italian dolce vita (sweet life). The three main tourist cities of Italy are Rome, Venice, and Florence, but that does not change the fact that they are unique, amazing, wonderful places and should be seen by everyone. This tour allows you to do just that, plus a few other great sights.
Tour Dates: October 2, 2010 - October 9, 2010 - 7 nights, 8 days plus departure day.
What you get for you're money: - Better Hotel Location – We want you to be able to explore on your own and you can’t do that from a hotel outside of the city. - Personal Service – For this, like all of our tours, we handle every aspect of the trip personally. From planning to customer service to leading the tour, you deal with the same people. This allows us to respond quicker and be flexible with changes and allows you to get to know us and feel more comfortable. - Experienced Guide, Guaranteed – We are in our 10th year of guiding tours and we run each one personally. Traveling with another company leaves your vacation in the hands of several guides with widely varying levels of quality and experience. There’s no risk with Great Explorations Tours because you know what you’re getting every single time. Great hotels, hometown service, and experience; you can’t find that with another tour company. What you get for you're money: By traveling with Great Explorations Tours you get the personal service that other tours lack. We are always accessible before and during the tour as both organizers and guides. In addition to experienced tour operators and guides, you also get to stay in fantastic hotels that are always in the best possible locations. We are always available to assist our travelers and we never put you in a hotel that is inconvenient, all while keeping our prices competitive. Try to find another tour operator that can say that!
Today you'll be leaving for Rome, Italy. We refer to it as day zero because you won't actually arrive in Italy until the next day. Enjoy your flight and try to get some sleep.
After transferring to your hotel, you will meet your guides in the afternoon for a tour of Vatican City (pictured). You'll see the famous museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and the famous plaza where the Pope greets the masses. In the evening the group will get together again for a welcome dinner. Hotel: Albergo Cesari or similar. Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Venturing into the Tuscan countryside we stop in the Chianti region (pictured), famous for its hearty red wine. From there it's on to the one and only Venice. You already know Venice, but its canals, bridges, and romance are never truly appreciated until you see them with your own eyes. Hotel Abbazia or similar Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Today we tour Venice and some of its 118 small islands. You'll be shown not only the canals and the famous Piazza San Marco, but also the narrow streets and hidden charm of the ancient sea power. You will also enjoy some free time to enjoy the city on your own or perhaps take a gondola ride. Hotel Abbazia or similar Meals Included: Breakfast
After leaving Venice, we stop in the coastal town of Pisa, famous for its "leaning" tower. From there it's on to Florence to immerse ourselves in the spirit of the Renaissance. Hotel: Hotel De Lanzi or similar. Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Florence was the cradle of the Renaissance and many of its treasures are still there today. From Michelangelo's David to the amazingly domed Duomo to the Ponte Vecchio (old bridge, pictured) to the narrow, quaint streets of central Florence, you cannot help but be drawn in by its charm, history, and beauty. Your guides will lead you on a tour of the old city encompassing all of the major sights followed by free time to enjoy this wonderful city. Hotel: Hotel De Lanzi or similar. Meals Included: Breakfast
It is said that all roads lead to Rome, which is good because that's where we're heading today. Before arriving in the capital city though, we will stop at the awe-inspiring hill town of San Gimignano (pictured). Started as an Etruscan village in the third century B.C., San Gimignano reached its height in the 12th and 13th centuries. Now a well preserved walled village that still holds 14 of its 72 towers, it still retains much of its charm and culture and is capable of staggering views. In the afternoon we will make our way to the Eternal City, Rome. Long the capital of Italy there are few other places that you will encounter such a delicate mix of the modern and ancient. Hotel: Albergo Cesari or similar. Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Today we will tour Rome, where we will see the Coliseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain (pictured), and Roman Forum among other wonderful sights. All of this while still experiencing the pace and vitality of the modern capital. In the evening you will be free to do whatever you like on your last night in Italy. As always, your guides will be there with help and suggestions to assist you in having the best possible experience. Hotel: Albergo Cesari or similar. Meals Included: Breakfast
After transferring back to the airport, you will catch your flight home. We hope you throughly enjoyed your vacation. Meals Included: Breakfast
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