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Italian
Masterpiece
16 day incl. air, or 15 days Venice/Venice
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Your Travel Package
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Begin and end this
brilliant vacation in breathtaking Venice, a unique floating city of
incomparable beauty. Familiarize yourself with the masterpieces of
Italian art, culture, and beauty: Padua with the magnificent St. Anthony
Basilica, Bologna with its charming Piazza Maggiore, and the tiny
cliff-top Republic of San Marino. Also visit Urbino’s remarkable Ducal
Palace, the medieval village of Gubbio, Assisi’s St. Francis Basilica
and frescoes by Giotto, and Viterbo’s enchanting Piazza San Lorenzo.
Spend three overnights in the “Eternal City” of Rome, then experience
the Montecassino Abbey, fascinating Pompeii, and the lively seaside
resort of Sorrento. Enjoy a boat trip to the glamorous isle of Capri and
visit Orvieto with its outstanding cathedral, picturesque Tuscany,
Piazza del Campo in Siena, delightful San Gimignano, the Leaning Tower
of Pisa, renaissance Florence, Mantua with its Gonzaga family heritage,
Sirmione on the shores of Lake Garda, Romeo and Juliet’s Verona, and
Vicenza’s famous Teatro Olimpico.
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SIGHTSEEING:
Visits to Padua, Bologna, San Marino, Urbino, Gubbio, Assisi,
Viterbo, Monte Cassino, Sorrento, Capri, Orvieto, Siena, San Gimignano,
Pisa, Mantua, Sirmione, Verona
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SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS:
Apennines, Umbria, Tuscany
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GUIDES: Local
guides for city sightseeing in Rome, Pompeii, Florence, Vicenza,
Venice. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
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TRANSPORTATION:
Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Venice if
Cosmos issues the tickets. Touring by private first-class
air-conditioned motorcoach. Canal transfer boat in Venice; boat
transfer to Capri
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QUALITY HOTELS:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel
taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.
VENICE AREA Poppi (ST) at Mira, SAN MARINO Titano (ST), ASSISI AREA
Holiday Inn Express (ST) at Foligno, ROME Pineta Palace (ST),
SORRENTO Tirrenia (ST), SIENA Moderno (ST), FLORENCE AREA Europa
(ST) at Signa, VERONA Maxim (ST), VENICE AREA Albatros (ST) at
Mestre
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MEALS: 14 buffet
breakfasts (B); 6 dinners (D)
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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 VENICE
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to
explore this bustling city. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and
fellow travelers. (D)
Day 3 Mon. VENICE AREA-PADUA-BOLOGNA-SAN MARINO
Start the morning with a drive into Padua, by way of the Brenta
Riviera, to see its magnificent Basilica dedicated to St. Anthony.
Next, south across the River Po to Bologna, the city with Europe’s
oldest university. See its famous towers and the Piazza Maggiore.
Head southeast for an overnight in Europe’s tiniest state, the
Republic of San Marino. (B)
Day 4 Tue. SAN MARINO-URBINO-GUBBIO-ASSISI AREA
First to Urbino, epitome of the Renaissance with its magnificent
Ducal Palace towering over the town. On to medieval Gubbio for a
superb panoramic view from the Consul’s Palace. Continue across the
Umbrian region to the Assisi area for an overnight. (B)
Day 5 Wed. ASSISI AREA-VITERBO-ROME
This morning travel to Assisi for the included visit of the Basilica
and its remarkable frescoes. From the Apennines to Viterbo to admire
the exceptionally beautiful Piazza San Lorenzo. Leave this walled
medieval city to motor south to Rome for an evening arrival. (B)
Day 6 Thu. and Fri. ROME
Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter’s
Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty
Colosseum. Plenty of time to do your own thing or join one of the
optional excursions. Day 6 (B,D), Day 7 (B)
Day 7 Thu. and Fri. ROME
Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter’s
Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty
Colosseum. Plenty of time to do your own thing or join one of the
optional excursions. Day 6 (B,D), Day 7 (B)
Day 8 Sat. ROME-MONTE CASSINO-POMPEIISORRENTO
Deeper into the south today, making a first stop in Monte Cassino to
view the monastery and abbey perched high above the valley. The
monastery was the motherhouse of the Benedictines, founded in 529
and destroyed four times over the past centuries. The last time it
was laid to ruin was in 1944 during the great Battle of Monte
Cassino. Then on to Pompeii where time stopped with the terrible
eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. You can see the luxurious villas,
temples, theater, and forum (entrance fees and Local Guide are
included). Just a few more miles to Sorrento for the next two
nights. (B)
Day 9 Sun. SORRENTO. BOAT TRIP TO CAPRI
A legendary island surrounded by rocky coastline, where the crashing
sea has formed awe-inspiring caves. The town, with its pretty
piazza, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and smart
restaurants, is a mecca for the jet set. An optional island tour is
available. (B,D)
Day 10 Mon. SORRENTO-ORVIETO-SIENA
This morning retrace part of the route bypassing Rome for a stop in
Orvieto in the Umbrian region to visit its black basalt and yellow
limestone cathedral, an excellent example of Italian gothic
architecture. Next, enjoy the quite extraordinary beauty of the
Tuscan countryside. By early evening you’ll be in Siena to visit
this jewel of Tuscany. Sit in one of the cafés surrounding the Campo
and admire one of Italy’s more unique squares, famed the world over
for its Palio horse race. (B,D)
Day 11 Tue. SIENA-PISA
Drive this morning to San Gimignano, bristling with medieval
fortress towers, the status symbols of nobility. Continue to Pisa
with time to admire the Square of Miracles with its amazing Leaning
Tower. More of Tuscany’s green and olive-studded hillside landscape
before reaching the Florence area. End the day by joining the
optional Tuscan dinner in a typical restaurant. (B)
Day 12 Wed. FLORENCE
This 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. Your included
walking tour with a Local Guide features most of 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,D)
Day 13 Thu. FLORENCE AREA-MANTUA-SIRMIONE-VERONA AREA
A day filled with highlights. First to Lombardy for a stop in
Mantua, at one time the kingdom of the Gonzaga family, who made it a
seat of learning and the arts in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Further north to the enchanting town of Sirmione, located on an
islet on the edge of Lake Garda. A few more miles eastward to the
Verona area for an overnight. (B)
Day 14 Fri. VERONA AREA-VICENZA-VENICE AREA
A wonderful opportunity to enjoy this Shakespearean region. Join the
optional sightseeing tour of Verona and then motor to nearby Vicenza
for the included sightseeing which will take in the main highlights
and an inside visit of the famous Teatro Olimpico. Conclude the day
with an evening arrival in the Venice area. (B)
Day 15 Sat. VENICE
Your 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. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip. (B,D)
Day 16 Sun. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY
(B)
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3/30/2008
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5/18/2008
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6/1/2008
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5/31/2008
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6/15/2008
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6/29/2008
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7/13/2008
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$1,790.00
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7/20/2008
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$1,790.00
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7/27/2008
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$1,790.00
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8/3/2008
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$1,790.00
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7/27/2008
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8/10/2008
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$1,790.00
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8/3/2008
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8/17/2008
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$1,790.00
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8/24/2008
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$1,790.00
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8/31/2008
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$1,790.00
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8/24/2008
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9/7/2008
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$1,810.00
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8/30/2008
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8/31/2008
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9/14/2008
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$1,810.00
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9/7/2008
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9/21/2008
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$1,810.00
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9/14/2008
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9/28/2008
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$1,810.00
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10/5/2008
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$1,810.00
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9/27/2008
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9/28/2008
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10/12/2008
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$1,770.00
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10/4/2008
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10/5/2008
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10/19/2008
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$1,770.00
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10/11/2008
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10/12/2008
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10/26/2008
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$1,740.00
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10/18/2008
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10/19/2008
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11/2/2008
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$1,740.00
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10/26/2008
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11/9/2008
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$1,695.00
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US$ 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. 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: $560
Guaranteed shares
No triple room reduction.
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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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