MONUMENTS OF ROME
$39.00
Daily, morning.
An itinerary by coach and on foot to visit the classic monuments of Rome. Piazza della Repubblica with the fountain of the Nayads, the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, Palazzo di Montecitorio, The Pantheon, Palazzo Madama, Piazza Navona, Castel S. Angelo, Basilica of St. Peter.
MONUMENTS OF ANCIENT ROME
$39.00
Daily, afternoon.
Piazza Venezia with its impressive monuments to King Victor Emanuel
II and the unknown soldier, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Pyramid
of Caius Cestius, The Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls, Coliseum
(exterior).
CHRISTIAN ROME
$52.00
Daily, afternoon.
Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Holy Staircase, the Lateran Palace, Basilica of San Giovanni, Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs of S. Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano, Baths of Emperor Caracalla.
PAPAL AUDIENCE
$39.00
Every Wednesday, morning.
In order to arrive at the Vatican City it is necessary to journey through some of the most famous sites of the city. The Papal Audience will take place in St. Peter’s Square or the St. Peter’s Basilica or in the Audience Hall; according to seasonal conditions and the number of pilgrims involved. In case the audience is held at the Pope’s summer residence the tour operates on Sunday morning, the price is $50.00.
FULL DAY COMBINATION TOUR
$115.00
Daily.
Full day tour combining the Monuments of Rome Tour and the
Monuments of Ancient Rome Tour with lunch included.
FULL DAY COMBINATION TOUR
$154.00
Daily.
Full day tour combining the Artistic Rome Tour and the Christian
Rome Tour with lunch included.
TIVOLI, HADRIAN’S VILLA, VILLA D’ESTE $75.00
Tues., Thur., Sat., Sun., morning — November 16 - February 28. Daily (except Monday), afternoon — March 1 - September 30. Daily (except Monday), morning — October 1 - November 15. Following the ancient Via Tiburtina east of Rome, this tour allows you to visit and compare two very splendid villas from two different ages. The Villa Adriana dating back to Roman times and the Villa D’Este from the Renaissance period. The Villa’s countless fountains set in the heart of magnificent Italian style gardens, create a delightfully graceful symphony of carved stone, shade, sunlight and water.
CASTELLI ROMANI $50.00
Tuesday and Saturday, afternoon - April 1 - October 30. An opportunity to leave the metropolis and immerge yourself in the natural and artistic beauty of the small medieval villages outside Rome. Baths of Caracalla, Ancient Appian Way, Colli Albani, Castelgandolfo where the Pope has his summer residence, Rocca di Papa, Grottaferrrata, Frascati. Stop for a taste of local products and to absorb the flavor of village life.
NAPLES AND CAPRI $186.00
Daily, full day.
After leaving Rome, the coach makes its way along the “Sun Route” motor way, crossing the regions of Lazio and Campania, with a view of the Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples, we will enjoy a short tour of the city before departing by boat to Capri. Immediately upon arrival, depending on the weather and sea conditions, you will take a trip to the Blue Grotto. Then return to Marina Grande where a mini-bus takes you up to Anacapri, a delightful village of white houses with a panoramic view over the entire Gulf of Naples. Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon departure by boat to Naples and return to Rome by motor coach.
AMALFI COAST TOUR (2 DAYS, 1 NIGHT)
ROME / NAPLES / POMPEII / SORRENTO / CAPRI / ROME
$385 per person, double occupancy. $464 single.
DAY 1 - Departure from Rome by deluxe motor coach south to Naples along the “Highway of the Sun.” After passing the Abbey of Montecassino, founded in 529 completely destroyed during World War II and faithfully reconstructed, stop in Naples for a sightseeing tour. See Piazza Del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, the San Carlo Opera House, the Gallery of Umberto 1st and the imposing Maschio Angioino. Proceed to Pompeii, where after lunch in a local restaurant, you will visit the excavation of this Roman city buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Continue south to Sorrento for dinner and overnight at your selected hotel.
DAY 2 - Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the port of Sorrento to board the hydrofoil to Capri, where, weather and sea conditions permitting, you will visit the Blue Grotto in small row boats. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Capri and Anacapri by minibus and on foot. Lunch in a local restaurant. Return to Sorrento and board your motor coach for Rome.
(Porterage fees are not included on the Sorrento-Capri-Naples transfers and are to be paid locally)
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ROME BY NIGHT ILLUMINATED
$45.00
Daily, evening.
Fountain of the Nayads, Exhibition Palace, Piazza Venezia, Capitoline Hill, Roman Forum, Coliseum, Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus. The Jewish Quarter, Castel Saint’ Angelo, Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo, Via Veneto, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain.
ROME BY NIGHT WITH DINNER
$118.00
Same itinerary as Rome by Night Illuminated Tour followed by dinner in a restaurant with local specialties accompanied by live music.
ORVIETO & ASSISI
$128.00
Mon., Thur., Sat. — March 1 - October 31. Mon., Fri. — November 1 - February 28.
Leaving Rome in a northerly direction we arrive at Orvieto, an ancient town of Etruscan origin, where we stop to admire the beautiful 14th century cathedral. We continue through the beautiful countryside where some of the famous wines of the area are produced. We stop for a taste of the local wines and to have lunch. In the early afternoon as we drive along the shores of Lake Trasimeno we arrive in Assisi. Start your walk with our guide through the narrow streets of the village to see the church of Santa Chiara, Piazza del Comune (Town Hall Square) the Palazzo del Popolo, Roman Temple and the Basilica of St. Francis. Upon leaving Assisi we proceed by coach to Santa Maria degli Angeli to visit the chapel of Porziuncola and the site where St. Francis died in 1226.
ANCIENT OSTIA
$63.00
Every Tuesday and Friday, morning.
Leaving Rome and following sea road, Ostia was founded around the 4th Century BC by King Anco Marzio and became the harbor of Rome around which a flourishing trade and business center developed throughout the following centuries. The archaeological excavations undertaken at the beginning of the last century have brought the ancient city back to light. A rare witness of 900 years of Roman civilization. Your visit to Ostia Antica itself starts at Via delle Tombe, the Porta Romana, and includes the Decumanus Maximus, Terme di Nettuno where you can admire the beautiful black and white mosaics representing Neptune and Amphitrite, the Forum II Capitolium, the temple of Rome and Augustus, the Basilica and the large thermal baths.
NAPLES AND POMPEII $136.00
 Daily, full day.
Leaving Rome in a southerly direction. We take the “Highway of the
Sun” crossing the fertile Roman countryside known as the area of the
“Castelli Romani.” You will be
able to see the Abbey of
Montecassino. Arriving in Naples
we will proceed towards the hill of
Posillipo from where we can enjoy
one of the most spectacular views
over the Gulf of Naples and the
volcano of Vesuvio. The city tour
continues Piazza Del Plebiscito,
Royal Palace, Basilica of San
Francesco di Paola, San Carlo
Opera House, the Gallery of
Umberto I. Upon leaving the city
pass the villages Ercolano, Torre
del Greco, Torre Annumziata
before arriving at Pompeii where
we will first have a stop for lunch. After lunch we will continue with
a local guide on foot for your archaeological journey through the
ancient city for approximately a 2 hour tour. At the end of the visit to
Pompeii we will then return to the coach for a journey of
approximately 3 hours back to Rome. During this excursion we will
visit a Coral and Cameo factory where we will have the opportunity
to inspect and purchase items of this ancient craft dating back to
Greek period.
FLORENCE $173.00
Daily (except Mon. and Wed.) — March 1 - November 15. Tues., Thurs., Sat. — November 16 - February 28. Florence: the cradle of the Renaissance period where you breathe art in the Medieval streets, where you will see craftsmen workshops and Renaissance palaces. Here the memories of the Medici family are united with the splendor of the works of the renowned artists: Michelangelo, Leonardo and Botticelli. The city tour will commence with a visit to the Academy Museum where you will see the magnificent David by Michelangelo and then, continuing on foot with your local guide to see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and Piazza della Signoria. Your included lunch will be served in a typical Florentine restaurant. After lunch, you will then continue to the Piazza Santa Croce where you will have the opportunity to visit one of the leather schools in order to admire one of the typical crafts of the city, you will also have some free time to discover some of the other ancient craft shops filled with mosaics and goldsmiths. Departure from Florence at approximately 5:00 pm for the return journey to Rome.
AMALFI COAST TOUR (3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS)
ROME / NAPLES / POMPEII / SORRENTO / CAPRI / ROME
$545 per person, double occupancy. $694 single.
Sorrento: 4 star first class Cesare Augusto hotel.
Capri: 4 star first class Regina Cristina hotel (or similar).
DAY 1 - Same itinerary as Amalfi Coast Tour
DAY 2 - Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the port of Sorrento to board the hydrofoil to Capri, where, weather and sea conditions permitting, you will visit the Blue Grotto in small row boats. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Capri and Anacapri by minibus and on foot. Lunch in a local restaurant. Transfer to your selected hotel in Capri. Dinner and overnight in Capri.
DAY 3 - After breakfast at your hotel, morning at leisure to discover the charms of this island. Return to Naples and board your motor coach to Rome.
(Porterage fees are not included on the Sorrento-Capri-Naples transfers and are to be paid locally)
MINI ART TOUR OF ITALY (4 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS)
ROME / NAPLES / POMPEII / SORRENTO / CAPRI / ROME
$774 per person, double occupancy. $899 single.
Depart from Rome every Saturday from March 24 to October 27, 2008
Florence: Grifone Hotel, Venice: Continental (or similar).
DAY 1 - ROME / ASSISI / SIENA / FLORENCE
Early morning, departure by deluxe motor coach for Assisi, the mystic town of Saint Francis and visit the famous Basilica. Continue to Siena, the medieval city renowned for the Palio. Proceed to Florence. Dinner and overnight at selected hotel in Florence.
DAY 2 - FLORENCE
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning sightseeing tour including the marvelous Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery with the David by Michelangelo and the Church of Santa Croxce. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Florence.
DAY 3 - FLORENCE / PADUA / VENICE
Following breakfast at the hotel, departure to Padua to visit the Basilica of Saint Anthony, guarded by Donatello’s “Gattamelata.” Continue to Venice, the city of gondolas, where you will enjoy a guided walking tour including such highlights as the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and the Basilica of St. Mark. Dinner and overnight at selected hotel in Venice.
DAY 4 - VENICE
Breakfast in hotel. Morning at leisure for optional tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motor launch or for shopping. In the afternoon return to Rome by motor coach or by train. |