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Great Italian Cities 2010

An 11-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $2,565

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Starting Price:	$2,565
Tour Length:	11 Days
Countries Visited:	See Description

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Free and Easy

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-IGIC-2010

Cities Visited:
Rome, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Venice

The greatest cities in Italy will have you experiencing a country rich in history, art and food specialties. Venice''s mystery, Florence''s art history and Rome''s rich culture are fully enjoyed as you also pick up on the Italian lifestyle!

Sightseeing Highlights

Rome: Guided visit of the Colosseum, the SistineChapel, Vatican Museums and St. Peter''s Basilica. See the RomanForum.
Assisi: Guided visit of St. Francis'' Basilica.Visit the Church of St. Mary of the Angels.
Florence: Walking tour of the city. Visit theBasilica of Santa Croce and the tombs of Italy''s great men. Guidedvisit of the Academy of Fine Arts including Michelangelo''s David.
Pisa: See the Leaning Tower.
Bologna: Guided tour including '' the kissingtowers''.
Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. Guidedwalking tour of ''Secret Venice'' to the Rialto Bridge and famousfish market. See St. Mark''s Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges''Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a Murano glass-blowingworkshop.

Dining Highlights

9 hot buffet breakfasts
2 three-course dinners
''Be My Guest'' speciality dinner with wine in Florence
Farewell Dinner with wine in Venice

13 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach.
Trafalgar''s top professional Tour Director.
A qualified local city guide in Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bolognaand Venice.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 11, conditionsapply.

Airport Transfers

Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfer will be provided on Day 2 andMarco Polo Airport Transfer will be provided on Day 11.
London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the Airport and central London. When you bookyour tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport areincluded. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transferto and from your airport and Central London.
Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on thenight of your arrival and the night prior to the date of yourdeparture.
Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information onflights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 daysprior to departure.
Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour isincluded by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a CentralLondon Rail Station.
Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30.Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flightsdeparting between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. GatwickAirport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outboundtransfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departingbetween 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach.Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers ownexpense.
In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works,demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airportto-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgaror your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per personwhen booking)
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengerswill receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on thescheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the timesspecified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves yourflight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air packageand who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on thescheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also beprovided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tourdays are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase onethrough Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additionalpre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask forprices of transfers at the time of booking your extra nightaccommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tourarrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with thelisted transfer times below may also book and purchase thesetransfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not lessthan 21 days before the flight departure.

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Rome.

Day 2 - Arrive Rome (3 nights)
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! After check-in, there is time torelax before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelers for aWelcome Drink tonight.Hotel: Una Hotel

Day 3 - Rome sightseeing
We visit the Vatican Museums and admire Michelangelo''s ceiling inthe Sistine Chapel, before visiting St. Peter''s Basilica. Later weoverlook the Forum and visit the mighty Colosseum. Then time atleisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 4 - Rome at leisure
A full day to relax or explore this fascinating city or to take afull day excursion to see the renowned excavations at Pompeii.(Buffet breakfast)

Day 5 - Rome - Assisi - Florence (3 nights)
We drive north to mystical Assisi where we enjoy a guided visit ofthe town including St. Francis Basilica. Later we continue toFlorence where a Hidden Treasure is revealed to us all as we startto explore this beautiful city. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: NH Anglo American

Day 6 - Florence sightseeing
Our walking tour includes the marble Duomo, baptistery and thePiazza Signoria. Later we visit Santa Croce church and the Academyof Fine Arts to see Michelangelo''s original iconic statue of David.(Buffet breakfast)

Day 7 - Florence - Excursion to Pisa
A short drive brings us to the former maritime city of Pisa. Herewe see not only the remarkable Leaning Tower but also the sculptedmarble cathedral and baptistery. Tonight we enjoy dinner in atypical Tuscan restaurant with beautiful views across thelandscape. (Buffet breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 8 - Florence - Bologna - Venice (3 nights)
We cross the Apennines and stop in the gastronomic city of Bologna,where we enjoy a guided tour. Later, we cross the wide River Po enroute to the magical city of Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Principe / Amadeus

Day 9 - Venice - Canal Cruise and orientation
Our private cruise takes us to St. Mark''s Square where we see theBridge of Sighs, the Doge''s Palace and St. Mark''s. We visit aglass-blowing workshop before time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 10 - Secret Venice walking tour & visit to the market
We cruise along the Grand Canal to Rialto Bridge where our guidedwalking tour beginswith a visit to the colorful fish market, before exploringmany hidden parts of thisfascinating city. Later we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine.(Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 11 - Venice - USA
This morning wish Italy ''arrivederci'' as we transfer you to MarcoPolo airport for your flight home. (Buffet breakfast)

Free airport transfers:
Transfers on Day 2 at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30,12.30 and 15.30. Passengers arriving later should make their ownway to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring daywill arrive at Venice''s Marco Polo Airport at 08.00.

Don't miss our current specials: Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations! Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season. And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20 Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations! Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream. And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20 Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours. Trafalgar Great Ways to Save Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money. Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries. There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money! 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 tour. The earlier you pay - the more you save! Below are our Early Payment Saving options: Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10% Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5% Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5% Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301. Travel with Family and Friend and Save! 5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!** When travelling 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 gender on a ‘two-bedded’ 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 holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/5/2010 - 8/15/2010	$2,565
8/12/2010 - 8/22/2010	$2,565
8/19/2010 - 8/29/2010	$2,565
8/26/2010 - 9/5/2010	$2,675
9/2/2010 - 9/12/2010	$2,825
9/9/2010 - 9/19/2010	$2,825
9/16/2010 - 9/26/2010	$2,825
9/23/2010 - 10/3/2010	$2,825
9/30/2010 - 10/10/2010	$2,825
10/7/2010 - 10/17/2010	$2,799
10/14/2010 - 10/24/2010	$2,799
10/21/2010 - 10/31/2010	$2,799
10/28/2010 - 11/7/2010	$2,635
5/5/2011 - 5/15/2011	$2,799
5/12/2011 - 5/22/2011	$2,799
5/19/2011 - 5/29/2011	$2,799
5/26/2011 - 6/5/2011	$2,799
6/2/2011 - 6/12/2011	$2,799
6/9/2011 - 6/19/2011	$2,799
6/16/2011 - 6/26/2011	$2,799
6/23/2011 - 7/3/2011	$2,725
6/30/2011 - 7/10/2011	$2,650
7/7/2011 - 7/17/2011	$2,650
7/14/2011 - 7/24/2011	$2,565
7/21/2011 - 7/31/2011	$2,565
7/28/2011 - 8/7/2011	$2,565
8/4/2011 - 8/14/2011	$2,565
8/11/2011 - 8/21/2011	$2,565
8/18/2011 - 8/28/2011	$2,565
8/25/2011 - 9/4/2011	$2,675
9/1/2011 - 9/11/2011	$2,825
9/8/2011 - 9/18/2011	$2,825
9/15/2011 - 9/25/2011	$2,825
9/22/2011 - 10/2/2011	$2,825
9/29/2011 - 10/9/2011	$2,825
10/6/2011 - 10/16/2011	$2,799
10/13/2011 - 10/23/2011	$2,799
10/20/2011 - 10/30/2011	$2,799
10/27/2011 - 11/6/2011	$2,635

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.

Rome
Assisi
Florence
Pisa
Bologna
Venice

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

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 tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling 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 gender on a ‘two-bedded’ 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 holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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