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Essential Italy
11 day incl. air, or 10 days Rome/Venice
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Your Travel Package
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Start your vacation in
beautiful Como in the Italian Lake District. Enjoy an included excursion
along the shores of its stunning lake and a ferry ride to elegant
Bellagio. See Milan’s gothic cathedral and romantic Verona on the way to
spectacular Venice where you’ll take a boat trip along one of the main
canals to St. Mark’s Square. Next, discover the tiny Republic of San
Marino and spend two nights in renaissance Florence. More Tuscan jewels
as you visit Lucca with its intact medieval citadel and Pisa with its
famous Leaning Tower. In Rome, join the guided sightseeing tour that
includes a visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
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SIGHTSEEING:
Visits to Como, Bellagio, Milan, Pisa, Lucca, San Marino with scenic
highlights in Lake Como
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TRANSPORTATION:
Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Milan and
Rome if the tour operator issues the tickets. Touring by private
first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Boat transfer to Bellagio.
Canal transfer boat in Venice.
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QUALITY HOTELS:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel
taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.
COMO Hotel Como (F), VENICE AREA Albatros (F) at Mestre, FLORENCE
Meridiana (ST) or Delle Nazioni (ST), ROME Fleming (F)
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MEALS: Buffet
breakfasts (B) as detailed in the tour description
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AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
Airport transfers may be included when you make your flight
arrangements with Cosmos.
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OPTIONALS: Choice
of optional excursions at reasonable prices to customize your own
experience. Please find a detailed list in your travel documents.
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1 Sat. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day 2 Sun. ARRIVAL IN MILAN, ITALY
Check into your hotel in Como. The rest of the day is free for you
to explore this beautiful town. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and
fellow travelers.
Day 3 Mon. COMO. EXCURSION TO BELLAGIO
Today enjoy an included excursion along the shores of enchanting
Lake Como. Visit the Villa Carlotta with its beautiful gardens and
art collection, then take a ferry right across to Bellagio, one of
the most elegant villages on the lake. (B)
Day 4 Tue. COMO-MILAN-VERONA-VENICE
This morning visit Milan and see its majestic gothic cathedral,
situated in the heart of the city. Then continue through the Po
Valley towards Verona, medieval setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and
Juliet for guided city sightseeing. Later, reach the Venice area for
two overnights. (B)
Day 5 Wed. VENICE
Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with
its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges,
palaces, and quiet little piazzas. The included tour starts with a
boat ride and is followed by a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica and a
chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects
as they did centuries ago. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola
trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour
to serenade you. (B)
Day 6 Thu. VENICE AREA-SAN MARINO-FLORENCE
South today along the Adriatic for a visit to one of Europe’s
smallest republics—San Marino. It’s perched atop Mount Titano and
gives a splendid panorama of the coastline. Journey over the
Appennines for an overnight in Florence. (B)
Day 7 Fri. FLORENCE
The renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled
for a whole day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center so
visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city’s timeless beauty
in relative peace and quiet. Don’t miss out on the included walking
tour with a Local Guide which features most the city highlights. See
the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza Signoria; the Palazzo
Vecchio and its courtyard; the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all,
the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile,
and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known as the “Gate to
Paradise.” (B)
Day 8 Sat. FLORENCE-LUCCA-PISA
Look forward to today’s itinerary, which starts with Lucca, renowned
for its narrow streets, quaint shops, and magnificent palaces and
churches. Then a stop in Pisa. Wonder at the beauty of the Square of
Miracles and, of course, the Leaning Tower. Finally, to Rome for
three overnights. (B)
Day 9 Sun. ROME
The “Eternal City”—a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive,
exciting, and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local
Guide starts in St. Peter’s Square, followed by a visit to the Roman
Forum and the mighty Colosseum. An optional visit with a Local Guide
to the Vatican Museum can be arranged; ask your Tour Director for
details. (B)
Day 10 Mon. AT LEISURE IN ROME
Plenty to do and see or join one of the programmed excursions. (B)
Day 11 Tue. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY
(B)
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4/5/2008 |
4/6/2008 |
4/15/2008 |
$1,360.00 |
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4/12/2008 |
4/13/2008 |
4/22/2008 |
$1,360.00 |
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4/19/2008 |
4/20/2008 |
4/29/2008 |
$1,360.00 |
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4/26/2008 |
4/27/2008 |
5/6/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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5/3/2008 |
5/4/2008 |
5/13/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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5/10/2008 |
5/11/2008 |
5/20/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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5/17/2008 |
5/18/2008 |
5/27/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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5/24/2008 |
5/25/2008 |
6/3/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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5/31/2008 |
6/1/2008 |
6/10/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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6/7/2008 |
6/8/2008 |
6/17/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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6/14/2008 |
6/15/2008 |
6/24/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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6/21/2008 |
6/22/2008 |
7/1/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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6/28/2008 |
6/29/2008 |
7/8/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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7/5/2008 |
7/6/2008 |
7/15/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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7/12/2008 |
7/13/2008 |
7/22/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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7/19/2008 |
7/20/2008 |
7/29/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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7/26/2008 |
7/27/2008 |
8/5/2008 |
$1,310.00 |
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8/2/2008 |
8/3/2008 |
8/12/2008 |
$1,310.00 |
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8/9/2008 |
8/10/2008 |
8/19/2008 |
$1,310.00 |
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8/16/2008 |
8/17/2008 |
8/26/2008 |
$1,310.00 |
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8/23/2008 |
8/24/2008 |
9/2/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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8/30/2008 |
8/31/2008 |
9/9/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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9/6/2008 |
9/7/2008 |
9/16/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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9/13/2008 |
9/14/2008 |
9/23/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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9/20/2008 |
9/21/2008 |
9/30/2008 |
$1,380.00 |
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9/27/2008 |
9/28/2008 |
10/7/2008 |
$1,340.00 |
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10/4/2008 |
10/5/2008 |
10/14/2008 |
$1,340.00 |
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10/11/2008 |
10/12/2008 |
10/21/2008 |
$1,320.00 |
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10/18/2008 |
10/19/2008 |
10/28/2008 |
$1,320.00 |
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10/25/2008 |
10/26/2008 |
11/4/2008 |
$1,240.00 |
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11/1/2008 |
11/2/2008 |
11/11/2008 |
$1,240.00 |
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11/8/2008 |
11/9/2008 |
11/18/2008 |
$1,220.00 |
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12/17/2008 |
12/18/2008 |
12/27/2008 |
$1,295.00 |
US$ Price Details
- Applicable air fare taxes and fees
- *Air inclusive prices are based on departure from New York.
Prices for departures from other cities will vary and can be
obtained from your travel agent. Air-inclusive prices do not
include a September 11th fee of up to $10, passenger facility
charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up
to $3.40 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and
departure fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Air
inclusive prices are subject to change and not guaranteed until
payment is made in full. Restrictions apply.
- Single room supplement: $360
- Guaranteed shares
- No triple room reduction.
- 1218 Christmas in Rome (6330 only).
Our volume buying power saves you money!
-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from
your gateway city.
-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be
available at our low prices.
- Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be
advised at the time of booking.
- Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on
rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to be in
effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase
without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The
current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation.
However, once Cosmos has received your deposit for any vacation
departing during the current year, that land price is
guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our
expense, not including any government tax increases. Airfares
included as part of air-inclusive vacation prices are guaranteed
when we receive confirmation of air itinerary and full payment.
Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Single room supplements and triple room reductions may be
applicable.
- Not included in the tour price: Federal Inspection
Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air
Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security
fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations;
tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city
guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry;
telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the
regular table d'hôte menu (these extra items will be billed to
you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional
excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess
baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.
- The departure date above is based on starting your vacation
on Day 1 of the itinerary.
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