Italian Elegance 2013
12 Day Deluxe Tour October 3-15, 2013
Papal ~ Imperial Rome ~ Renaissance Florence ~ Siena ~ Tuscany ~ The Cinque Terra ~ Santa Margherita Ligure ~ Portofino ~ Italian Lakes ~ Fair Verona ~ Cortina d'Ampezzo ~ VeniceThis is an experience not to be missed! Marvel in the midst of exquisite paintings and sculptures. Explore the sites that antiquity preserved for the modern day. Travel back in time to envision yourself during the age of the Ancient Romans, or the birth of the Renaissance. Italy has more treasures than any country in the world. Combine these with the history of ancient Rome and you have the most culturally splendid region in Europe. Designed to give you a rich and detailed introduction to Italy’s most amazing sights, this 12-day deluxe escorted tour includes airfare from Chicago O'Hare. Get an in-depth look at some of the most scenic parts of Northern Italy including two nights in a splendid Tuscan Villa. Ride a gondola in Venice. Stay central in Cortina d’Ampezzo and Venice, where your historic hotel stands on the Grand Canal. See the highlights of Rome and the Italian Lakes. Plus, visit Italy’s best kept hidden secret, the not-to-be-missed Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage site which is noted for its beauty and lack of modern development. On this tour you'll experience the epitome of picture-perfect Italy, blending historic cities and exquisite resorts with rustic towns and idyllic fishing villages. |
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October 3 – 15, 2013(Depart US on October 3, tour begins October 4)This tour certainly ticks a lot of boxes! Historic cities, idyllic fishing villages, islands, lakes, canals, a wealth of art and heritage buildings, not to mention the fabulous food, all complemented by a backdrop of breathtaking scenery. Tour Pace - Comfortable: This tour moderately paced - expertly planned with just the right combination of touring, sightseeing and leisure time. Use the free time to relax and soak up the atmosphere or, if you wish, add optional components to maximise your time in Italy.
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FEATURED INCLUSIONS
- Round trip air from Chicago O'Hare to Rome, returning from Venice, Italy.
- Motorcoach from select cities to Chicago O'Hare Airport.
- Airport transfers in Italy with air inclusive package
- 12 Day deluxe escorted tour with an in-depth look at some of the most scenic parts of Northern Italy including two nights in a Tuscan Villa, plus Rome, Venice, Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Italian Lakes and not to be missed Cinque Terre an UNESCO World Heritage site, one of Italy’s best kept secrets!
- Tour includes a professional local guide in the destination
- Customized informative travel documents containing all trip details, a map book journal and helpful packing and planning information
- Travel insurance protection is included through Travel Guard. Ask your travel consultant about our reasonable options to add trip cancellation coverage.
- Professional Tour Manager from Fox World Travel*
Not included: Cancellation upgrade insurance, optional excursions if offered, medical services, gratuities to local guides or tour director, phone calls, meals or beverages unless specified in the itinerary, baggage fees charged by the airlines and any items of a personal nature. A valid passport is required with at least six months validity.
INCLUDED PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS
- View the priceless art collection of the Vatican Museums & ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
- Explore the wonders of ancient Rome as you overlook the Forum & visit the Coliseum
- Visit Florence's Academy Gallery to admire Michelangelo's original statue of David
- Travel through classic Tuscan countryside to enjoy a Chianti wine tasting
- Visit the hidden gem of the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cruise the Ligurian coast to the fishing village of Portofino, one of Italy's most beautiful ports
- Drift through the romantic canals of Venice on a traditional gondola
INCLUDED OTHER EXCURSIONS AND SIGHTS
- Tour St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City
- See Florence's Duomo,'Gates of Paradise' & Signoria Square
- See Siena's striped cathedral, Fountain of Joy & vast Campo Square
- Stop in Romeo & Juliet's Verona to see the Roman Arena & Juliet's balcony
- Venice cruise to St Mark's Square to see the Basilica, Bridge of Sighs & Doges' Palace
- Demonstration of Venetian glass-blowing
- Scenic drives - Tuscan Hills, Apennines, Dolomites, Italian Lake District
INCLUDED QUALITY DINING
- Choose from a selection of restaurants in the Italian Lakes on your Dine Around evening (DA)
- Enjoy a Highlight Dinner of local cuisine in the magical surroundings of Venice (HD)
- 11 full breakfasts (BB) & 4 three-course table d'hôte Dinners or buffets plus tea or coffee (D)
INCLUDED FIRST CLASS SERVICES
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits & walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room & on-board restroom
Pricing
Complete Package Price: $4,941.00 per person, double occupancy
INCLUDES airfare and taxes and fees of $602.50**
* Minimum group required for the Fox World Travel tour manager to participate. Tour includes a professional local guide in the destination
**Current taxes and fuel surcharges are included and subject to change. Above pricing is per person based on double occupancy. Single occupancy is available on a limited basis for an additional $905.00 and is on request.
Additional Discounts Available!!
Initial Deposit:
$350.00 per person.
Final payment:
Due July 2, 2013.
Insurance:
Comprehensive base travel protection insurance is included in your package. Fox World Travel offers reasonably priced options to add trip cancellation and interruption coverage. Details and rates can be obtained from your vacation travel specialist.
Flight Schedules: TBA
Flight schedules are still pending for travel from Chicago O'Hare
*Airline tickets are non-refundable once ticketed. Additional restrictions may apply. Pay in full discount does not exempt participants from increases in air taxes and fuel surcharges at any time. Fox World Travel has no control over flight or equipment changes, seat assignments, delays or cancellations. A valid passport is required with a minimum validity of 6 months from date of return.
Cancellation Penalties:
From date of deposit to July 2, 2013 ........................................ Initial deposit of $350.00 per person
July 3 to September 3 2013 ……...........…........................……… 50% package price cancellation fee*
September 4 to departure date .............................................. No refund
*Applicable Airline cancellation fees are additional
Italian Elegance Itinerary |
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Day 1 - DEPART USABoard your overnight flight from Milwaukee to Rome. |
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Day 2 to Day 3 - Papal and Imperial Rome
Welcome to Rome, where ancient monuments happily coexist with some 300 churches, fine palaces, bustling piazzas, green parks and a vast urban sprawl. On arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport, your airport transfers leave for the tour hotel at 09:30, 12:30 & 15:30. Later join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception, drinks and light meal. In the morning enjoy fast-track VIP entry into a world of priceless art in the Vatican Museums. Insight has also arranged for you to go behind the scenes to see the Bramante Staircase, followed by a visit to the Sistine Chapel. Using your audio headset, a local expert explains the significance of Michelangelo’s famous painted ceiling. Next door tour St Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest churches in the world. Now some of the wonders of ancient Rome - visit the Coliseum and see the Roman Forum. The afternoon is free for shopping or more sightseeing. Hotel: NH Giustiniano/NH Vittorio Veneto Meals: Welcome Reception / Buffet Breakfast |
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Day 4 to Day 5 - Renaissance Florence, Siena and the Peaceful Landscapes of TuscanyTake the autostrada north to Renaissance Florence. Accompanied by an art expert, venture inside the famous Academy Gallery to admire Michelangelo’s original statue of David. Back outside, see the Cathedral, campanile and the Baptistery, adorned with the ‘Gates of Paradise’. Walk on to Signoria Square with its open-air gallery of Renaissance sculpture. There is time to shop for Florentine leather or gold before continuing to your elegant Tuscan villa near the walled town of Monteriggione. Having spent two days in the metropolis of Rome, your villa is a welcome retreat. The next morning is devoted to medieval Siena where narrow cobbled streets, lined with palaces and patrician mansions, lead to Campo Square, scene of the Palio horse race. Embark on a beautiful drive through the rolling countryside of Tuscany, past farmhouses, medieval towns, olive groves and the Chianti vineyards. Stop at a local winery for a short tutorial on Italian wines and a taste of some of the region’s most famous products. This afternoon, relax by the pool and take in the tranquil surroundings, or perhaps take an excursion to see more of fantastic Tuscany. Hotel: Borgo San Luigi Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Dinner / Buffet Breakfast |
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Day 6 - The Cinque Terre and Santa Margherita LigureHead for the famous Italian Riviera and a highlight of your tour, the Cinque Terre. A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Italy’s best kept secrets, this wild but hospitable coastline, at one time could only be reached by boat or train! Visit two of the picturesque fishing villages before continue along the coast to the resort of Santa Margherita Ligure. Hotel: Regina Elena Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Dinner |
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Day 7 to Day 8 - Portofino and the Elegant Italian LakesEnjoy a short cruise (weather permitting) along the Ligurian coast to the exclusive and elegant village of Portofino, epitome of La Dolce Vita. Admire the gaily-colored houses, browse the boutiques, stay a while in the café bars on the piazzetta and watch the yachts moored in the harbor. Later, head north to beautiful Lake Maggiore in the Italian Lake District. As night time draws in, why not work up an appetite before dinner with a traditional ritual stroll (la passeggiata). Then you have a full day to relax and enjoy this popular resort and beautiful lake, which has long been a favorite retreat of the famous. Perhaps take a cruise out to the lovely Borromean Islands - to the Isola Bella where Carlo Borromeo (Cardinal, Pope and later Saint) built his charming Palace? Tonight, your Tour Director offers you a selection of restaurants to choose from for your dining pleasure. Hotel: Grand Hotel Dino Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Dinner / Buffet Breakfast / Dine Around |
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Day 9 to Day 10 - Fair Verona and Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Queen of the DolomitesDrive to the town of Verona, legendary home of Romeo and Juliet. Enjoy free time to admire the well preserved Roman Arena and Juliet’s Balcony. Continue through the rose-colored peaks and sheer valleys of the Dolomites, some of the most spectacular and dramatic scenery that Europe has to offer, to the mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Your hotel is located right across from the church tower in the pedestrian mall which incorporates most of downtown Cortina. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and blue skies as you relax in this fashionable capital of the Dolomites. During your free day, why not ascend to the summit of one of the nearby peaks by cable car for magnificent Dolomite panoramas? Hotel: Ancora Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Dinner / Buffet Breakfast |
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Day 11 to Day 12 - Venice and the Magic of La SerenissimaDescend through the mountains to the romantic city of Venice. A private launch ferries you past canals lined with ornate palaces to St. Mark’s Square. See the Basilica, the Doges’ Palace and Bridge of Sighs. Visit a Venetian Arts center to learn about hand-crafted glass, gondolas and lace, before checking into your intimate, luxurious hotel is only steps away from St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. The evening is at leisure - stroll under the stars by moonlit waters, past the al-fresco cafés... unforgettable! Your final day is free to enjoy the magical atmosphere of this incredible city at your own pace. Mingle with the locals at the open air markets near the Rialto Bridge, explore the back lanes and squares or cruise across the lagoon to the colorful island of Burano. As evening descends, you are serenaded through the ‘watery streets’ by gondola. Enjoy the atmosphere, music and songs as you drift along the romantic canals before dining ‘alla Veneziana’. There can be no better place to celebrate your tour finalé than with good food, good wine and good company in this magical setting. Hotel: Splendid Venice Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast / Celebration Dinner |
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Day 13 - Return to USASadly you must bid farewell to Bella Italia and your new found friends. Your departure transfer arrives Venice Airport at 08:00 a.m. Meals: Buffet Breakfast |
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*Substitute hotels may be used and will be of similar standard and location. |
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