Globus > ROME, FLORENCE and VENICE (DIRB2008)

ROME, FLORENCE and VENICE (DIRB2008)
11 Days starting from $2,029

Countries Visited:
Italy

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



Vacation Overview
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
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • Additional Details
  • SPECIALS

Meals
Buffet breakfast (B) daily.

Hotels
ROME: CLARIDGE, A first-class modern hotel with 95 rooms, located in Parioli, one of Rome’s most exclusive residential areas, close to the verdant avenues of Villa Borghese Park. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have private bath, satellite TV, phone and minibar. The hotel has an American bar and spacious sitting areas.

FLORENCE: GRAND HOTEL MEDITERRANEO or similar, A first-class hotel within easy walking distance of Florence city center. All 331 modern air-conditioned rooms include satellite TV, safe, and minibar. Tuscan and international cuisine are offered in the hotel’s two restaurants and an American bar serves drinks and snacks.

FLORENCE: JOLLY CARLTON or similar, An elegant standard, air-conditioned hotel with 152 rooms, superbly located near the historic heart of the city. Tastefully decorated rooms have private bath, cable TV, phone, and minibar. The “Carlton” restaurant serves international menus and traditional Tuscan cuisine.

VENICE: BOSCOLO BELLINI or similar, A first-class, elegant hotel located by the Grand Canal, only 100 yards from the Santa Lucia train station. It is housed in an 18th-century building with refined and luxurious decor. The 97 air-conditioned and comfortable rooms have private bath, cable TV, safe, and minibar.

VENICE: PRINCIPE, Overlooking the Grand Canal, this first-class hotel welcomes guests with Venetian décor enhanced by modern comfort. All 139 rooms are fitted with air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe, and minibar. The dining room opens onto the terrace during the summer, an ideal spot to enjoy the magic and charm of Venice.
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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Price Details US
Single room supplement:
$549 (0120-0629 & 0827- 1019 & 0215, 0329-0405), $439 (0702-0824 & 1026- 0118 & 0315-0322 & 1109-1221), $499 (0118-0322), $629 (0325-0405).

Triple room reduction per person:
$69, '09: $111

EXTRA NIGHTS PER PERSON IN ROME:
May-Apr. ‘09: in single room $215, in twin room $155, in triple room $140.

EXTRA NIGHTS PER PERSON IN VENICE:
May-Apr. ‘09: in single room $320, in twin room $215, in triple room $180.
Nov. ‘08–Apr. ‘09 prices and itineraries are subject to change.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
Included if Monograms issues the ticket.

Note:
Porterage at train stations cannot be guaranteed.

2009 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification.

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.

Related Tours
DIRA|Rome, Florence & Venice with Premium Hotels

Price Details US
Single room supplement:
$549 (0120-0629 & 0827- 1019 & 0215, 0329-0405), $439 (0702-0824 & 1026- 0118 & 0315-0322 & 1109-1221), $499 (0118-0322), $629 (0325-0405).

Triple room reduction per person:
$69, '09: $111

EXTRA NIGHTS PER PERSON IN ROME:
May-Apr. ‘09: in single room $215, in twin room $155, in triple room $140.

EXTRA NIGHTS PER PERSON IN VENICE:
May-Apr. ‘09: in single room $320, in twin room $215, in triple room $180.
Nov. ‘08–Apr. ‘09 prices and itineraries are subject to change.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
Included if Monograms issues the ticket.

Note:
Porterage at train stations cannot be guaranteed.

2009 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Save $200 per couple on the air-inclusive price of 2009 Europe Vacations

*Book a 2009 Globus air-inclusive European vacation to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between October 8, 2008 and November 30, 2008 for travel commencing between January 1, 2009 and October 31, 2009. Offers not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 European 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!


Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75

Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book a 2009 vacation 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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