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Splendors of Italy 2010

A 14-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $2,150

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Starting Price:	$2,150
Tour Length:	14 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:

Regional

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-ITSI-2010

Cities Visited:
Rome, Sorrento, Assisi, Venice, Verona, Lugano, Pisa, Florence, Siena

With many millennia worth of epic history, matchless works of art, and pure blue oceans and lakes, Italy’s many splendors bombard the senses. See the iconic structures of ancient Rome, Renaissance Florence, and enjoy the view at the Italian Lakes and Bay of Naples.

Sightseeing Highlights

Rome: Sightseeing highlights St. Peter''s Basilicain the Vatican plus views of the Forum and Colosseum.
Sorrento: Visit this popular resort.
Assisi: Orientation tour includes St. Francis''Basilica.
Venice: See the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge''sPalace. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
Verona: See the Roman Arena and Juliet''s balcony.
Lugano: Visit this magnificent lakeside resort.
Pisa: View the famous Leaning Tower.
Florence: Sightseeing includes Signoria Square,Santa Croce Basilica and Baptistery.
Siena: Visit the Piazza del Campo.

Dining Highlights

12 buffet breakfasts
8 three-course dinners

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

Travel Highlights

Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hoteltips are included.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual TourDirector.
Specialised local guide in Rome and Florence.
Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and 14conditions apply.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But whenyou book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and airpackages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London''sairports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who havetheir own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity topurchase inexpensive transfers to and from London''s Heathrow -Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transferfrom London''s Heathr
Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly byTrafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeabletransfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight informationto Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Oncetransfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked byTrafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to yourdeparture date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar''s control, thetransfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is thereforeavailable for missed transfers, or passengers not using thisservice.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works,strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot willpick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London''sHeathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange yourtransfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have bookedTrafalgar''s Land and Air packages arriving at London''s GatwickAirport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. TheGatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London''sVictoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make theirway from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
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.

Important note: This tour visits Switzerland for a short period. Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travel agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements.

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Rome.

Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
Greetings from Trafalgar and a warm welcome to Rome, the EternalCity. After check-in at yourhotel, you will have time to relax and unwind before meetingwith your Tour Director in the afternoon. This evening why not takea stroll around this fascinating city and admire the fountainsfound in every square and on many corners of the city streets.Hotel: Aran Park

Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
We have an included sightseeing tour with a local guide thismorning who introduces us to this ancient city. The highlight ofthe tour is the visit to the awe-inspiring St. Peter''s Basilica inthe Vatican City. Then we cross the Tiber River to enjoy views ofthe Forum and the iconic Colosseum, the scene of gladiatorialcombat in ancient Rome. Later we have time at leisure to explorethe city further or maybe to take an optional excursion to see thecatacombs, the underground burial places of the early Christians,or maybe to drive out of Rome to visit the splendid Tivoli Gardenswith their unique and ornate fountains. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 4 - Rome - Bay of Naples (2 nights)
Today we head past the Abbey of Monte Cassino to the Bay of Naplesfor two relaxing nights. This afternoon, why not take an optionalexcursion to see the excavations of Pompeii, the town literallypetrified by the eruption of the volcano, Vesuvius, in AD79? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Stabia

Day 5 - Sorrento excursion
This morning we drive to the nearby resort of Sorrento to visit aninlaid wood workshop. Then free time to shop on the Piazza Tassobefore maybe taking an optional excursion to the enchanting Isle ofCapri. This former summer home of Roman emperors is alive withcolor and character. This evening we return to our hotel fordinner. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6 - Bay of Naples - Assisi
Today we drive north to Umbria and the mystic city of St. Francis,Assisi, which lies on the slopes of Mount Subasio. On arrival anorientation tour includes St. Francis Basilica, renowned for itsfresco paintings. Dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast /Dinner)Hotel: Frate Sole

Day 7 - Assisi - Venice (2 nights)
This morning we enjoy a scenic drive through the Apennine Mountainsand descend to theflat Venetian plain. From here we continue on to the magicalfloating city of Venice. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: II Burchiello (Oriago)

Day 8 - Venice orientation & at leisure
Savor the sights and sounds of this serene city as we take ourcanal cruise by vaporetto to St. Mark''s Square with views of theBridge of Sighs, the Doge''s Palace and the Basilica of St. Mark. Wewill watch a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing before time atleisure or maybe take a trip out into the lagoon for a seafoodlunch on the Island of Burano? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9 - Venice - Italian Lakes (2 nights)
This morning''s drive takes us inland to Shakespeare''s Verona. Herewe stop to admire the Roman Arena and see Juliet''s balcony. Finallywe travel via Milan to the Italian Lake District. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)Hotel: Continental

Day 10 - Lugano excursion
After breakfast we head out on an excursion into Switzerland andthe pretty resort of Lugano. There''s time here to perhaps strollalong the lakeside promenades, pedalo on the lake and enjoy thewonderful mountain air, before we return to our hotel. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner)

Day 11 - Italian Lakes - Florence (2 nights)
We cross the Apennine Mountains passing by Genoa, Columbus''birthplace. From here we make our way to Pisa where we see thefamous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles. Then on to ourhotel in Florence. Later you may wish to enjoy a wonderful dinnerin the Chianti hills - barbecue style! (Buffet breakfast)Hotel: Relais Certosa

Day 12 - Florence sightseeing and at leisure
Florence was one of the liveliest and most creative cities inEurope, so today''s visitor can see some of the world''s greatestworks of art and most magnificent buildings here. We enjoy asightseeing tour on foot this morning to see the marble cathedral,Signoria Square, Santa Croce Basilica and the baptistery.Afterwards there''s time to discover the artistic works of Donatelloor Michelangelo, and shop for quality leather and gold. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner)

Day 13 - Florence - Siena - Rome
This morning we drive to nearby Siena, through the Chianti-wineproducing area of Tuscany. Orientation of this medieval city famousfor its Palio Horse Race, reveals its rich artistic heritage. Thenwe make our way back to Rome for our final night - don''t forget tothrow a coin into the Trevi fountain to ensure that you will returnone day! (Buffet breakfast)Hotel: Area

Day 14 - Rome - USA
This morning it is time to say ''arrivederci Italia'' and to bidfarewell to our Tour Director and new-found friends as our Italiantour comes to an end and we return home with wonderful memories.There are transfers available to Rome Fiumicino Airport, conditionsapply. (Buffet breakfast)

Important note:
This tour visits Switzerland for a short period. Visas may berequired for this tour. Please speak with your travel agent at timeof booking to assess your specific requirements.

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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. 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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)
7/30/2010 - 8/12/2010	$2,150
8/6/2010 - 8/19/2010	$2,150
8/13/2010 - 8/26/2010	$2,150
8/20/2010 - 9/2/2010	$2,175
8/27/2010 - 9/9/2010	$2,175
9/3/2010 - 9/16/2010	$2,199
9/10/2010 - 9/23/2010	$2,199
9/17/2010 - 9/30/2010	$2,199
9/24/2010 - 10/7/2010	$2,199
10/1/2010 - 10/14/2010	$2,175
10/8/2010 - 10/21/2010	$2,175
10/15/2010 - 10/28/2010	$2,175
10/22/2010 - 11/4/2010	$2,175
12/23/2010 - 1/5/2011	$2,150
12/30/2010 - 1/12/2011	$2,150

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
Sorrento
Assisi
Venice
Verona
Lugano
Pisa
Florence
Siena

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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