• Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Rome.



• Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights) ‘Benvenuti’ to the warmth of the Italian peninsula! Warm greetings from Trafalgar on arrival at Fiumicino Airport before we drive you to your comfortable hotel. You will have time to relax this afternoon before enjoying a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow passengers.
  
  Hotel: Ateneo Garden Palace



• Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Our first highlight today is a trip to Vatican City to visit the Sistine Chapel, enhanced by the use of our audio equipment and our local guide. We’ll hear of the many years Michelangelo spent on his back painting the scenes of the Creation on to the ceiling of this significant building before we continue our discovery of his great work in St Peter’s Basilica. We’ll be moved by the ‘Pieta’ and amazed by the massive cupola of the Church before we cross the river Tiber and to quite another aspect of this city on the Seven Hills – ancient Rome. Listen to tales of Julius Caesar and other great emperors as we stop to overlook the Forum and continue along the Via Sacra to visit the Colosseum.
  
  Finally we will see the Circus Maximus where Ben Hur style chariot races are said to have taken place. Then you are free to perhaps take an excursion to the Catacombs or simply enjoy ‘la dolce vita’ as you sip a glass of wine at a pavement café on the Via Veneto. Tonight, why not indulge in some delicious Roman cuisine? (Buffet Breakfast)
  



• Day 4 - Rome – Florence A drive through the regions of Latium and Umbria brings us into Tuscany and Renaissance Florence, where our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure of this beautiful city. We’ll admire views over the city across to elegant Fiesole from Piazzale Michelangelo and then enter the ancient centre of the city for a guided walking tour. We’ll visit the Basilica of Santa Croce, where so many of Italy’s great men are buried, particularly Michelangelo, Piazza Signoria with its beautiful cafés and sculptures, and, of course, see the Duomo with its Bell Tower and famous Baptistery. Then time at leisure to explore the city further or to shop for fashionable leather and 18-carat gold jewellery. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Ambasciatori
  



• Day 5 - Florence – Pisa – Turin After breakfast we drive to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower and Cathedral in the Square of Miracles; make sure to pick up a souvenir or two before an exhilarating drive along the Ligurian coast. We’ll see the Carrara Marble quarries where Michelangelo chose the stone for so many of his great sculptures as well as views of the magnificent coastline. Passing Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus, we turn inland to travel toward the Alps and Turin, home of Fiat, Capuccino and Martini! On arrival orientation will show us the Antonelliana Building and the Piazza San Carlo before dinner in our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Atahotel Concord



• Day 6 - Turin – Lake Maggiore – Milan First we travel to Lake Maggiore making a stop in elegant Stresa, facing the pretty Borromean Islands. Time to take a trip across the lake or enjoy a lakeside stroll before continuing to Milan, home of the Italian fashion industry. An orientation of the city includes the Galleria, the first shopping arcade in Europe, and views of La Scala Opera House and of course the Gothic Cathedral bristling with saintly statues. Tonight we enjoy dinner together in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Grand Hotel Brun



• Day 7 - Milan – Pavia – Verona – Venice (Island) (2 nights) First stop today is at the Cistercian Abbey of Pavia where we enjoy a guided visit with one of the monks (when available). Later we continue our journey into the Veneto stopping to see Juliet’s Balcony in the city of the star-crossed lovers, Verona. We will also see the 2,000 year old Roman arena, still in use today and then we continue to the magical city of Venice. On arrival we walk together to our charming hotel crossing over several ornate bridges that span the fascinating network of canals for which Venice is renowned. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Belle Epoque



• Day 8 - Venice sightseeing and at leisure After breakfast, a stroll through the narrow streets brings us to one of the oldest Murano glass-blowing workshops on the island where we will witness a demonstration of this ancient craft. The balance of the day is at your leisure to perhaps take an excursion to the fishermen’s island of Burano for a fresh seafood lunch, or to visit one of the many art galleries and museums for which this city is justifiably renowned. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 9 - Venice – Mantua – Bologna First we visit Mantua with its arcaded streets, palaces and cathedral. Later we arrive in Bologna, famous for its architecture, its ancient university and wonderful sausages! Bologna is a feast for the senses – and the stomach! Sightseeing with a local guide shows us Neptune’s fountain, the ‘kissing towers’ and Piazza Maggiore. Later don’t miss the chance of sampling some of the city’s reputed cuisine in an atmospheric trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Golden Tulip Aemilia



• Day 10 - Bologna - Assisi -Rome Our journey takes us over the glorious Apennine Mountains to the Umbrian town of Assisi set atop the Mount Subasio. With a local expert we’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of the town of St. Francis on foot – enhanced by the use of our excellent audio system. We’ll visit St. Francis’ Basilica and the Church of
  St. Mary of the Angels – with its delightful thornless rose garden. From here it is but a short drive to the Eternal City past the hilltop town of Orte. This evening, we celebrate the end of our tour together with a Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant. ( Buffet Breakfast / Farwell Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Sheraton Golf



• Day 11 Rome – USA This morning it’s ‘buon viaggio’ to your Tour Director and newly made friends, as we transfer you to Fiumicino Airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Christmas & New Year''s Eve Highlights Tour departures 18 Dec will be accommodated in Venice over Christmas and tour departures 26 Dec will be accommodated in Milan on New Year''s Eve giving you the opportunity to celebrate in true Italian style.

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4/9/2009 - 4/19/2009	$2,275	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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.