Day 1:
(Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Rome, Italy. (Mon.) Time to rest or start exploring the Eternal City. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome’s lively restaurants. (D)

Day 3:
Rome. (Tue.) Sightseeing with your Local Guide starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Continue to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Cross the Tiber and visit the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM, where Roman Legions marched in triumph. This afternoon time to explore the city on your own, relax, or join your Local Guide for an optional walk that takes you to the magnificent marbled Trevi Fountain, Navona Square, the well-preserved Roman Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, and finishes with a Roman dinner party. (BB)

Day 4:
At Leisure in Rome. (Wed.) Savor la dolce vita and enjoy independent activities. Take a stroll along beautiful Via Condotti, discover Rome’s hidden treasures at your own pace, or just sit on a terrace and watch people go by. Tonight, why not join an optional dinner with local specialties at one of Rome’s famous restaurants? (BB)

Day 5:
Rome–Verrazzano Castle–Tuscany. (Thu.) Travel north into Tuscany through the lush Apennine Mountains. Leave the highway and enter the Chianti wine area; visit VERRAZZANO CASTLE, where you will hear about the fine art of blending four types of grapes to obtain the famous Chianti; here enjoy WINE TASTING and lunch before you reach your hotel in Montecatini. (BB,L)

Day 6:
Tuscany. Excursion to Florence. (Fri.) All day is dedicated to Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Follow your Local Guide to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David and the magnificent CATHEDRAL. Admire Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Time for independent sightseeing and browsing through the shops. Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry sold by the ounce are attractive buys. (BB,D)

Day 7:
Tuscany. Excursion to Lucca and Pisa. (Sat.) This morning visit first charming Lucca, a beautifully preserved medieval town. Next, continue to nearby Pisa to take your pictures of the amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and no less than 12 feet out of the perpendicular, and balance of the day at leisure to relax at your hotel. (BB)

Day 8:
Tuscany–Padua–Venice. (Sun.) A scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains and the fertile Po area to Padua, city of St. Anthony, for a visit to the majestic six-domed BASILICA. In the afternoon a scenic drive following the Brenta Canal brings you to Venice. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. You may want to join an optional dinner tonight. (BB)

Day 9:
Venice. (Mon.) Highlights of your walking tour with a Local Guide are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and the BYZANTINE BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Remainder of the morning and the afternoon to spend as you wish. (BB)

Day 10:
At Leisure in Venice. (Tue.) A full day to enjoy Venice at your own pace. This city has attracted and inspired photographers from all over the world because of its setting and translucent light. You may also wish to take an optional cruise through the lagoon, and have lunch on one of the islands. This evening an included farewell dinner at a local restaurant celebrates the success of your Italian vacation. (BB,D)

Day 11:
(Wed.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)

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Price Details US Single room supplement: $561 Triple room reduction per person: $83 Extra nights per person in Rome: in single room $330; in twin room $200; in triple room $175 Extra nights per person in Venice: in single room $264; in twin room $210; in triple room $198

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

Book a group of 10 or more and one travels FREE!

*Book a group of 10 or more members on any 2009 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon group benefit eligible vacation to receive the one free (land only) offer. To qualify, group must be booked and under deposit between October 17 and February 28, 2009, for travel commencing by December 31, 2009. Applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer excludes tour vacations with cruises of three or more nights. Not combinable with other group incentives. Additional restrictions may apply.

Save $200 per couple on all 2009 Globus vacations

Travel is the one investment that still has a great return.

Get a world of returns for your investment with Globus. You’ll reap the benefits of the perfect itinerary reflecting more than 80 years of travel experience, including expert Tour Directors and Local Hosts who are unmatched in the industry. Our prices include well-appointed accommodations, some meals, VIP access to the must-see sights, a variety of unique transportation, baggage handling and Local Guides who deliver authentic local experiences and unique stories behind the world’s most remarkable destinations. No one in the industry brings so much value to the dollar today.

Book a 2009 Globus vacation between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009, and you will save $200 per couple on the land only price.*

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation and receive $100 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or with any other offer except Journeys Club. Applies to new 2009 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Save up to $400 per couple on 2009 Europe vacations

Whatever treasure you seek, Globus will unveil Europe’s most cherished masterpieces. From the famed Golden Coast in the Mediterranean, and the glorious beauty of France’s Châteaux Country, to the fairytale lands of Bavaria and the splendor of Italy’s grand cities, the possibilities are never ending when you travel with Globus. No matter which of our journeys you choose, we have the perfect way for you to enjoy Europe’s premier destinations all at a price you can afford.

$400 off per couple on the air-inclusive price of any 2009 Europe vacation.*

*Book a 2009 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $200 off per person offer. Land only bookings are eligible for the $100 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or with any other offer except Journeys Club. Applies to new 2009 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Save up to $400 per couple on Europe river cruises

If you are looking for a smart investment, Globus gives you a world of return. A river cruise with Globus is a fantastic value, since the price includes accommodations, local sightseeing, many meals, and complimentary wine with dinner, greatly minimizing both on-shore and onboard costs. It’s clear that a journey with Globus is an investment in yourself, one amazing experience at a time.

$400 off per stateroom on the air-inclusive price of any 2009 Europe river cruise.*

$200 off per stateroom on the land/cruise only price of any 2009 Europe river cruise.*

*Book a 2009 Globus Europe River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $200 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $100 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer except Journeys Club and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.