• Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Rome.



• Day 2 - Arrive Rome (3 nights) Welcome to Italy! You are met at Rome Fiumicino airport and transferred to your hotel. There''s time to relax and unwind, before joining our Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink when you will learn more about the tour ahead. Later, why not enjoy Rome by night?
  
  Hotel: Ateneo Garden Palace (3 nights)



• Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure This morning, with a local guide, we enjoy an excellent and clear commentary on the magnificent works of Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel thanks to our effective audio system. Our guided tour continues through St. Peter''s Basilica, where among other great works, we can admire Michelangelo''s moving Pieta. From here we cross the Tiber to Ancient Rome, where we will overlook the Forum, see the Circus Maximus where chariot racing took place and visit the mighty Colosseum. Then enjoy time at leisure in the grandeur of this monumental city. Tonight, why not enjoy dinner in a typical trattoria? (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 4 - Rome at leisure A completely free day to enjoy the delights that this wonderful city has to offer. Maybe take a trip outside the old city walls, in order to visit the ancient catacombs or take an excursion into the hills to the Sabine town of Tivoli with its magnificent Villa d''Este and refreshing fountains. Or, you may wish to visit the museums and gardens in the Villa Borghese or just while away the hours at a sidewalk café in one of the many piazzas of the city. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 5 - Rome – Abbey of Monte Cassino – Paestum – Amalfi Coast (Maiori) (3 nights) Today we travel past the Apennine Mountains and up to the Abbey of Monte Cassino, famous for its part in World War II. We visit the Abbey and see the Polish Cemetery and then return to the autostrada and past the city of Naples, for a walking tour around the excavations of the ancient Greek Temples at Paestum using our audio system, before continuing to the legendary Amalfi Coast, where we spend the next three nights. This evening, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Panorama (3 nights)



• Day 6 - Amalfi Drive – Isle of Capri excursion This morning we cross the Mediterranean Sea to the magical island of Capri. We ascend to Capri town by funicular and enjoy a walking tour of this part of the island which includes views of the Faraglioni Rocks and Marina Piccola, plus the famous ''Piazzetta'', home to the international jet–set. Later we return to our hotel in Maiori, either by driving along the world famous Amalfi coast, passing Positano, or sometimes we return by boat. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)



• Day 7 - Amalfi town excursion Today we take a trip to Amalfi town where our Tour Director takes us on an orientation tour featuring the medieval streets and the spectacular Romanesque church. The rest of the day is at leisure. Maybe take a trip to Ravello and visit the splendid Villa Rufolo or enjoy shopping in the boutiques and spend the evening sipping ''Limoncello'' whilst overlooking the glorious Bay of Naples? (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 8 - Amalfi Coast (Maiori) – Pompeii – Florence (2 nights) This morning we head towards Naples and soon arrive at Pompeii – literally ''petrified'' by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Here we enjoy a guided walking tour with audio system of the excavations with a local expert. Then on through the Umbrian hills and into the Chianti vineyards to Florence. Tonight we enjoy a dinner of a selection of different pizzas and wine in the city''s best pizzeria! (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) 
  
  Hotel: Londra (2 nights)



• Day 9 - Florence sightseeing & Wine Tasting Today our walking tour with a local guide using our effective audio system, shows us the city''s main sights, from the multi-coloured ''Duomo'' to the Piazza Signoria with its amazing sculptures and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica. Then, before time at leisure, our Tour Director shares a Hidden Treasure of Florence with us and invites us to a wine tasting of some of the most popular Tuscan wines. Tonight, why not enjoy a Florentine banquet in one of the elegant ''palazzos''? (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 10 - Florence – Ravenna – Venice (Island) (2 nights) Today we head for some awe-inspiring scenery as we travel over the Apennines via Forli to Ravenna. We stop to visit the Basilica of Sant Apollinaris in Classe with its stunning Byzantine mosaics. Then along the Strada Romea through a section of the Po Delta and past ''fisherman''s Venice'' the town of Chioggia to the waterbound city of Venice, built on over 200 islands in the Lagoon. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Bellini (2 nights)



• Day 11 - Venice orientation and at leisure Savour the sights and sounds of this Byzantine city on canals as we enjoy an included canal cruise to St Mark''s Square seeing the Palladian Churches of the Redeemer and St George as well as the elegant Customs House, Doges Palace, Bridge of Sighs and top of the Grand Canal. We stroll across St Mark''s Square with time to admire the Basilica and its ''campanile'' to visit one of the oldest Murano Glass workshops on the island. Here we will witness a demonstration of glass blowing – by one of the few remaining craftsmen able to create beautiful objects out of molten crystal. This evening we will enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and new found friends. (Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner)



• Day 12 - Venice (Island) - USA ''Buon viaggio'' to your newly made friends as we transfer you to Venice’s airport for your return flight to America.(Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Please do not schedule any flights before 10.30am. 

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/7/2008 - 9/18/2008	$2,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/14/2008 - 9/25/2008	$2,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/21/2008 - 10/2/2008	$2,850	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

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.