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Italian Splendours

A 13-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $2,225

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Starting Price:	$2,225
Tour Length:	13 Days
Countries Visited:	Italy

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More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

NEW - Winter Europe & Eastern Mediterranean

Tour Operator:

Insight Tours

Tour Code:

W203

Cities Visited:
See Description

See history embodied in the streets of Pompeii and the antiquities of Rome. Experience the artistic heritage of Florence, the unique waterscape of Venice and the natural beauty of the Italian Lakes, Assisi and Capri.

Included Premium Highlights

Discover the wonders of ancient Rome as you overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum
Tour the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece of Michelangelo's fresco skills
Glimpse a moment of every day Roman life, as you tour the excavations of Pompeii
Cruise to Capri, the Island of Dreams, and ascend to Capri town by funicular railway
Visit Florence's Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo's original 'Statue of David'

Included Personal Insights

In Verona the tale of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet is brought to life.

Included Additional Excursions & Sights

Guided visit of St Peter's Basilica- mother church of the Catholic faith
Visit Sorrento's Piazza Tasso and watch the art of 'intarsio' wood inlaying
See the Cathedral, belltower and 'Gates of Paradise' on the Baptistery in Florence
Visit the statue lined Piazza della Signoria, political stage of Florence
Watch a demonstration of leatherwork in the Santa Croce district
See the leaning Tower of Pisa
See the Cathedral, Sforza Castle and La Scala Theatre in Milan
Cruise through the canals of Venice by private launch
See the Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Campanile and St Mark's Basilica
Venetian glass-blowing demonstration

Included First Class Services

Escorted by a professional Tour Director
Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and onboard restroom
First Class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 13. (Should your flights not coincide with these arrival and departure transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport or at time of booing, arrange to purchase a transfer)

Included Quality Dining

Highlight Dinner of Italian cuisine in Rome (HD)
11 Buffet breakfasts (BB), 4 three course table d'hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Departures on tour for Christmas & New Year's Eve, enjoy a festive celebration dinner

Festive highlights

Xmas/New Year's Eve festive celebration dinner included

Day 1 - DEPART USA

Overnight flight to Rome.

Day 2 - ARRIVE ROME

Welcome to the 'Eternal City' of Rome- once hub of the vast Roman Empire. The airport shuttle service to your Insight tour hotel departs Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 09.30, 12.30 & 15.30 hours. Later, join your fellow guests and Tour Director for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Cicerone.

Day 3 - ROME SIGHTSEEING

Meet your guide in the Vatican State, for a visit to the superb Vatican Museums. Browse through the vast art collection before emerging into the Sistine Chapel, immortalised by Michelangelo's painted ceiling. Your tour continues inside St Peter's Basilica, designed by some of history's greatest architects. Another highlight takes you inside the Colosseum, scene of great excitement in imperial times. Then look out over the Forum- once the religious, political and commercial heart of the Roman Empire. (BB)

Day 4 - ROME- POMPEII- SORRENTO

Travel south to Pompeii, the incredibly preserved Roman city, destroyed by an eruption of Vesuvius (still one of Europe's few active volcanos) in 79 A.D. Walk with a local guide through cobbled streets to explore some of the shops, villas and temples, then continue along the Bay of Naples to the cliff-top resort of Sorrento. Why not dine at one of Sorrento's top restaurants tonight?
Hotel: Grand Hotel Flora. (BB)

Day 5 - SORRENTO- CAPRI EXCURSION

Visit Sorrento's Piazza Tasso and watch the art of 'intarsio' wood inlaying. Cruise to the island of Capri and ascend to Capri town by funicular railway. There is time to explore before returning to Sorrento. (BB,D)

Day 6 - SORRENTO- FLORENCE

You pass beneath the hilltop monastery of Monte Cassino today, before continuing northwards to the hilly region of Umbria and on to the unique landscape of Tuscany and the city of Florence.
Hotel: Hotel Londra. (BB,D)

Day 7 - FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING

Join a local guide for a walking tour and highlight visit to the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo's monumental figure of David. Continue to the multi-coloured marble Cathedral to see Giotto's belltower and 'Gates of Paradise' before visiting the Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence. Finally watch a demonstration of leatherwork in the area around Santa Croce Basilica. The rest of the day is at leisure, with free time to shop for Florence's finest or continue sightseeing. (BB)

Day 8 - FLORENCE- PISA- MILAN

Travel to Pisa to see the famous leaning tower, the white marble cathedral and magnificent baptistery. Then follow the coastal route, past Carrara, before heading inland to the great northern city of Milan.
Hotel: NH Milano Touring. (BB,D)

Day 9 - MILAN SIGHTSEEING

Join your local guide for a city sightseeing tour which features the stunning cathedral, its marble facade bristling with 135 pinnacles and over 2000 statues. See the massive Sforza Castle and world famous La Scala Theatre before enjoying free time to explore or shop. (BB)

Day 10 - MILAN- VERONA- VENICE

Today, drive eastwards to the elegant city of Verona. See the ancient Roman arena, venue for the opera each summer, and visit the courtyard of the Capulet home to see Juliet's balcony. Then on to romantic Venice, a glorious city of quaint bridges, ornate palaces and gondolas.
Hotel: Principe/Amadeus. (BB,D)

Day 11 - VENICE SIGHTSEEING

Venice- a living treasure! What better way to see it than from a private launch? Cruise past Palladian churches and 13th century palaces to St Mark's Square. See the Doges' Palace, connected to the prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. It was from here that Casanova made his daring escape! Now turn the corner, and the gilded regalia of St Mark's Basilica comes into view. Finally, watch one of the few remaining masters blow molten glass into a unique creation at a Venetian glass-blowing factory. (BB)

Day 12 - VENICE- ROME

Take the spectacular highway over the wild Apennines, continuing south to the valley of the River Tiber, its course leading back to Rome. This evening, join your fellow passengers for a farewell highlight dinner of pasta, wine and music.
Hotel: Sheraton Roma. (BB,HD)

Day 13 - ROME

Sadly, your tour comes to an end today. Airport shuttle service from the hotel arrives at Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 07.00 & 09.30 hours. (BB)

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Offer is applicable to groups – with availability and collection of travelers’ names at time of booking. Promotion is combinable with brochure discounts EXCEPT Early Payment Discount. Offer valid on Select Choices departures EXCEPT City Stays. Offer NOT valid on Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt or tours including cruises. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and subject to availability. Other restrictions apply. Please call for details. Great Savings and Discounts FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS SAVE 5% FOR 5 - 8 PASSENGERS Why not share your Insight tour experience with your friends and family – and save money! If 5-8 passengers book together we offer a discount of 5%. Further savings are available for groups of 9 or more passengers! This discount cannot be combined with Frequent Traveler, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, the names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodation, airfares or fl ight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises. YOUNG TRAVELER SAVINGS 5 - 17 YEAR OLDS SAVE UP TO 10% Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies only to tours featuring the “Young Traveler Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE! Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date and accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveler Discount per room). Children under 5 years old are not accepted on any escorted tour. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. SINGLE TRAVELER SAVING INSIGHT’S ROOM MATE MATCHING For people traveling alone on an Insight coach tour, we’ll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don’t have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we’ll provide a single room at no extra cost†. There is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, Riad upgrade option, airfares or flight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Irish Elegance, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises. †Single rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion Play Option. TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT When three people travel together room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Triple Room Discount” in the price panel. Note the third bed on occasions, will be a foldaway. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. Triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion Play Option FREQUENT TRAVELER SAVING In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all traveled guests automatic membership into our Club Bon Voyage, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. You will need to travel within the next two years. So act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer. Enrolment forms and discount vouchers are available from your Tour Director. Insight’s Club Bon Voyage and 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount” and “Extra Tour Discount.” Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodations, Select London Week, Select London & Paris and Select London, Paris & Rome. EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT ON EARLY BOOKINGS Insight’s most popular tours fi ll very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, and the earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here’s how... Pay in full 12 months prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 10% Pay in full 10 months prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 7.5% Pay in full 6 months prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 5% Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Early Payment Discount” in the price panel.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
11/5/2010 - 11/17/2010	$2,250
11/12/2010 - 11/24/2010	$2,250
11/19/2010 - 12/1/2010	$2,250
11/26/2010 - 12/8/2010	$2,250
12/3/2010 - 12/15/2010	$2,225
12/10/2010 - 12/22/2010	$2,225
12/17/2010 - 12/29/2010	$2,299
12/26/2010 - 1/7/2011	$2,475
1/7/2011 - 1/19/2011	$2,225
1/21/2011 - 2/2/2011	$2,225
2/4/2011 - 2/16/2011	$2,225
2/18/2011 - 3/2/2011	$2,225
3/4/2011 - 3/16/2011	$2,250
3/11/2011 - 3/23/2011	$2,250
3/18/2011 - 3/30/2011	$2,250
3/25/2011 - 4/6/2011	$2,250

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Included Premium Highlights

Discover the wonders of ancient Rome as you overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum
Tour the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece of Michelangelo's fresco skills
Glimpse a moment of every day Roman life, as you tour the excavations of Pompeii
Cruise to Capri, the Island of Dreams, and ascend to Capri town by funicular railway
Visit Florence's Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo's original 'Statue of David'

Included Personal Insights

In Verona the tale of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet is brought to life.

Included Additional Excursions & Sights

Guided visit of St Peter's Basilica- mother church of the Catholic faith
Visit Sorrento's Piazza Tasso and watch the art of 'intarsio' wood inlaying
See the Cathedral, belltower and 'Gates of Paradise' on the Baptistery in Florence
Visit the statue lined Piazza della Signoria, political stage of Florence
Watch a demonstration of leatherwork in the Santa Croce district
See the leaning Tower of Pisa
See the Cathedral, Sforza Castle and La Scala Theatre in Milan
Cruise through the canals of Venice by private launch
See the Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Campanile and St Mark's Basilica
Venetian glass-blowing demonstration

Included First Class Services

Escorted by a professional Tour Director
Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and onboard restroom
First Class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 13. (Should your flights not coincide with these arrival and departure transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport or at time of booing, arrange to purchase a transfer)

Included Quality Dining

Highlight Dinner of Italian cuisine in Rome (HD)
11 Buffet breakfasts (BB), 4 three course table d'hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Departures on tour for Christmas & New Year's Eve, enjoy a festive celebration dinner

Festive highlights

Xmas/New Year's Eve festive celebration dinner included

Save 3 Ways with Insight Vacations

Book and pay in full on 2011 Europe & Britain departures and receive 10% off listed tour price!

Book Now-Offer Ends October 1st!

Other Featured Insight Deals

Save Up To $150 On 2011 USA AND CANADA Departures

Book and pay in full on an Insight Vacations 2011 USA and Canada departure of 10 days or more and save $150 per person or book a departure of 9 days or less and save $100 per person.

Book Now-Offer Ends September 30th, 2010

Save $300 on air-inclusive vacations!

Book yourself and a companion on an air-inclusive Insight Vacations 2010/11 Winter departure and each person will save $150 (this is valid for singles).

Book Now-Offer Ends October 1st!

TERMS: 10% savings valid on 2011 Europe & Britain departures when full payment is made by October 1st, 2010. Travel must depart between April 11th, 2011 and October 11th, 2011. Offer applies to new bookings only. Normal name change policy applies. Offer is applicable to groups – with availability and collection of travelers’ names at time of booking. Promotion is combinable with brochure discounts EXCEPT Early Payment Discount. Offer valid on Select Choices departures EXCEPT City Stays. Offer NOT valid on Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt or tours including cruises. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and subject to availability. Other restrictions apply. Please call for details.

Great Savings and Discounts

FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS

SAVE 5% FOR 5 - 8 PASSENGERS

Why not share your Insight tour experience with your friends and family – and save money! If 5-8 passengers book together we offer a discount of 5%. Further savings are available for groups of 9 or more passengers! This discount cannot be combined with Frequent Traveler, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, the names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodation, airfares or fl ight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises.

YOUNG TRAVELER SAVINGS

5 - 17 YEAR OLDS SAVE UP TO 10%

Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies only to tours featuring the “Young Traveler Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE! Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date and accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveler Discount per room). Children under 5 years old are not accepted on any escorted tour.

This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”.

SINGLE TRAVELER SAVING

INSIGHT’S ROOM MATE MATCHING

For people traveling alone on an Insight coach tour, we’ll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don’t have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we’ll provide a single room at no extra cost†. There is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, Riad upgrade option, airfares or flight supplements, Select London Week, Select London & Paris, Select London, Paris & Rome, Irish Elegance, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises. †Single rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion Play Option.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

When three people travel together room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Triple

Room Discount” in the price panel. Note the third bed on occasions, will be a foldaway. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. Triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau Passion

Play Option

FREQUENT TRAVELER SAVING

In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all traveled guests automatic membership into our Club Bon Voyage, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. You will need to travel within the next two years. So act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer. Enrolment forms and discount vouchers are available

from your Tour Director. Insight’s Club Bon Voyage and 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further

tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount” and “Extra Tour Discount.” Does not apply to Oberammergau Passion Play Option, additional accommodations, Select London Week, Select London & Paris and Select London, Paris & Rome.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT

ON EARLY BOOKINGS

Insight’s most popular tours fi ll very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, and the earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here’s how...

Pay in full 12 months prior to your tour departure

date and SAVE UP TO 10%

Pay in full 10 months prior to your tour departure

date and SAVE UP TO 7.5%

Pay in full 6 months prior to your tour departure

date and SAVE UP TO 5%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Early Payment Discount” in the price panel.

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