Globus > ROME, FLORENCE and VENICE

ROME, FLORENCE and VENICE
11 Days starting from $2,239

Countries Visited:
Italy

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Length: 11 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: INDEPENDENT ITALY VACATION
Operator: Globus
Tour Code: DIRA-2008
   
 
About This Tour


This 11-day vacation includes a choice of centrally located hotels in all three cities, services of a Local Host, and half-day sightseeing tours with a Local Guide (including headsets). In Rome, visit St. Peter’s Basilica and Square, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In Florence, visit Michelangelo’s David, the cathedral, and Signoria Square; and in Venice, see St. Mark’s Basilica and Square, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, and watch a glassblower’s demonstration. All transfers between the cities will be operated by the Eurostar train (first-class). Various optional excursions will be available.

 
  • What's Included
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City Highlights
Rome
Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Florence
Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit Michelangelo’s David in the Academy of Fine Arts, the cathedral, and Signora Square.

Venice
Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration.

City maps; Local Host service in all cities.

Note:
In the event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.

Meals
Buffet breakfast (B) daily.

Hotels:
ROME: CICERONE, A superior first-class downtown hotel with 250 rooms, located in the center of the Prati area, within pleasant walking distance along the Tiber to historic Castel Sant’Angelo. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have private bath, satellite TV, phone, and minibar. The hotel has an elegant restaurant, cozy sitting rooms, and an American bar.

FLORENCE: ALBANI, A luxurious superior firstclass hotel close to the historic heart of the city. All 102 air-conditioned rooms provide modern comforts, private bath, TV, minibar, and safe. The elegant restaurant and American bar offer the finest Italian and international specialties.

FLORENCE: BOSCOLO ASTORIA, A superior first-class hotel in a former palazzo, including original frescos. Situated in the heart of Florence with 98 elegant rooms all equipped with air-conditioning, cable TV, safe, and minibar. Typical Tuscan dishes and local wines are offered in the hotel’s restaurant, and wine bar.

VENICE: STARHOTELS SPLENDID VENICE, An intimate superior first-class hotel within a building dating from the 18th century, situated very close to St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. The hotel has 166 rooms, recently refurbished with all comforts, air-conditioning, private bath, satellite TV, telephone, and minibar. The restaurant offers international cuisine and typical local dishes.

VENICE: MONACO & GRAND CANAL, Formerly a 17th-century Venetian palazzo, this sumptuous superior first-class hotel overlooks the Grand Canal and is only a few steps from St. Mark’s Square. The 100 air-conditioned rooms are furnished in grand style with all modern facilities and the hotel boasts one of the city’s finest restaurants. With an outdoor terrace, the elegant “Grand Canal” restaurant offers fine cuisine in a delightful atmosphere.
Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Rome, Italy. Arrive in Rome. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3:
Rome. Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and Roman Forum. (B)

Day 4:
Rome. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
Rome–Florence. Travel to Florence by Eurostar train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels. (B)

Day 6:
Florence. Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit Michelangelo’s David in the Academy of Fine Arts, the cathedral, and Signoria Square. (B)

Day 7:
Florence. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
Florence–Venice. Travel to Venice by high-speed Eurostar train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels. (B)

Day 9:
Venice. Morning guided sightseeing including headsets; visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration. (B)

Day 10:
Venice. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 11:
Venice. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)


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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.

         
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Rome
Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Florence
Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit Michelangelo’s David in the Academy of Fine Arts, the cathedral, and Signora Square.

Venice
Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration.

City maps; Local Host service in all cities.

Note:
In the event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Book now and take $200 off per couple on any air-inclusive European Low Season Vacations.*

* Book a 2008/2009 Globus Europe Winter air-inclusive vacation on select carriers to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between June 4 and August 31, 2008 for travel commencing between October 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one another or any offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


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*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $125 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between May 14 and August 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


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!


Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel?

Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


   
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