• Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Rome.



• Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights) On arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Later, we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travellers.
  
  Hotel: Aran Mantegna / Diana / Tiberio (2 nights)



• Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure The main highlight of our day is a guided visit of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums followed by a fascinating tour of St. Peter''s Basilica brought clearly to life by our local guide using our effective audio system. From here we cross the Tiber into ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum and the Circus Maximus, scene of chariot racing, and visit the mighty Colosseum. Then there''s time to sightsee further ''Roma non basta una vita'' – a lifetime is not enough to see all Rome has to offer! (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 4 - Rome – Pisa – Florence Our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure to us today! But first to Pisa to view the Leaning Tower, then on to Florence, cradle of the Renaissance and capital of Tuscany. The balance of the day is free perhaps to take a walk along the River Arno to the Ponte Vecchio and across to the Pitti Palace. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Mediterraneo



• Day 5 - Florence sightseeing – Venice (Mestre) (2 nights) Our guided walking tour, including our special audio system, features a visit to Signoria Square and the Santa Croce Basilica. We will also admire the panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo. Later, we drive to the floating city of Venice and our hotel for the next two nights. This evening, why not experience this city from an elegant gondola? (Buffet Breakfast, Dinner)
  
  Hotel: NH Laguna Palace (2 nights)



• Day 6 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure Today we savour the sights and sounds of this serene city on an included canal cruise by motor launch to St. Mark''s Square. We view the Bridge of Sighs and Doges'' Palace before a visit to a glass-blowing factory. Then free time to shop or sightsee. Why not discover Burano in the Venetian Lagoon and enjoy a seafood lunch? (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 7 - Venice (Mestre) – Ravenna – Assisi Today''s morning drive takes us along the Adriatic coast and to the Church of St Apollinaris in Classe near Ravenna, famous for wonderful mosaics. Then we continue to the pink- stoned city of Assisi, where our walking tour with audio system highlights St. Francis'' Basilica. There''s also time to visit the Church of St. Clare and explore this tranquil magical place. (Buffet Breakfast, Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Grand Hotel / Fontebella



• Day 8 - Assisi – Pompeii – Naples – At Sea After breakfast this morning we drive through Umbria to Pompeii, the town buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79, for a walking tour with audio system of the excavations. From here it''s a short journey to nearby Naples, where we will board our steamer for the overnight crossing to Palermo, Sicily''s capital. (Buffet Breakfast, Dinner)



• Day 9 - At Sea – Palermo After our morning arrival in Palermo we join our coach for a sightseeing tour with a local guide which includes the Piazza Bellini. Then we stop to admire the view of the Conca d''Oro from Monreale, and visit the 12th century Norman Cathedral. Next, we visit the village of Mondello before returning to Palermo. (Buffet Breakfast )
  
  Hotel: Astoria Palace



• Day 10 - Palermo – Selinunte – Agrigento Our first stop is at Selinunte, to visit the Dorian Temples and the Acropolis. Then with a local guide, we make our way to Agrigento where we visit the nearby Valley of Temples. Dating from the 6th century B.C., they rival those of Athens in their Grecian grandeur! Later, on to our hotel for dinner and overnight. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Grand dei Templi



• Day 11 - Agrigento – Piazza Armerina – Enna – Taormina (Giardini Naxos) (2 nights) Today we will travel through the vineyards of the Southern Hills to enjoy an included visit to see the colourful mosaics of the 4th century Roman Villa of Casale. Then we are off to the scenic splendour of
  Piazza Armer­ina before stopping to view the fortress town of Enna. Soon we arrive in the seaside resort, Taormina, where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast ) 
  
  Hotel: Caesar Palace (2 nights)



• Day 12 - Taormina at leisure A full day to relax in this f­un-loving Sicilian resort. Perhaps swim and sunbathe or shop for hand-made lace on the Corso? There''s also a chance to visit the Church of San Pancrazio or take an excursion to the crater of Sicily''s active volcano, Mount Etna. This evening, we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)



• Day 13 - Taormina (Giardini Naxos) – Sorrentine Peninsula (2 nights) Another Hidden Treasure is revealed today! We take the ferry across the Straits of Messina to mainland Italy. Next through rustic Calabria via Salerno – landing place of the Allied Armies in 1943 – to clifftop Sorrento. Here we see Piazza Tasso, with its many cafes plus the Corso Italia with its shops and boutiques, before we head to our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast, Dinner)
  
  Hotel: La Medusa / Parco del Sole (2 nights)



• Day 14 - Isle of Capri Excursion First a morning visit to an Inlaid Wood workshop to see a demonstration of this local craft. Next we board our ferry for a short cruise to the charming Isle of Capri. On our arrival we enjoy a walking tour with audio equipment in Capri town where we enjoy views across the sea to the Faraglioni Rocks and Marina Piccola. Then free time to explore further or perhaps take a chairlift from Anacapri. Later, we cruise back to Sorrento. (Buffet Breakfast, Dinner)



• Day 15 - Sorrentine Peninsula – Rome This morning we enjoy a spectacular drive along the Bay of Naples, before we continue on our way north to view the Abbey of Monte Cassino. From here we make our way back to Rome, with the rest of the day at leisure. This evening, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and new found friends. (Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Sheraton Golf



• Day 16 - Rome – USA ''Buon viaggio'' to new-found friends as we transfer you to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Note Friday departures will visit the Sistine Chapel before the departure to Pisa on Day 4.

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4/3/2009 - 4/18/2009	$3,725	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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6/19/2009 - 7/4/2009	$3,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/26/2009 - 7/11/2009	$3,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/3/2009 - 7/18/2009	$3,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/10/2009 - 7/25/2009	$3,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/17/2009 - 8/1/2009	$3,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/24/2009 - 8/8/2009	$3,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/31/2009 - 8/15/2009	$3,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/7/2009 - 8/22/2009	$3,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/14/2009 - 8/29/2009	$3,825	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/21/2009 - 9/5/2009	$3,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/28/2009 - 9/12/2009	$3,925	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/4/2009 - 9/19/2009	$3,999	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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9/11/2009 - 9/26/2009	$3,999	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/12/2009 - 9/27/2009	$3,999	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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10/9/2009 - 10/24/2009	$3,935	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations). * This list indicates brochure rates and dates. ** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.