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This exciting vacation
covers the main sights of Italy, but with a special focus on the green,
hilly landscapes of Tuscany. Set off from your starting point in Rome,
then stop in Orvieto, an Umbrian town with a beautiful cathedral, and
reach Poggibonsi, your base for exploring Tuscany. Join the included
excursions to Florence to discover renaissance masterpieces such as
Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo complex, and to Pisa to
see its Square of Miracles and famed Leaning Tower. Experience two less
known but equally interesting cities of the Veneto Region—Verona and
Padua—as well as the unique beauty of Venice with its maze of canals.
Stop in Ravenna, known for its Byzantine mosaics, and overnight in San
Marino, one of the smallest countries of the world. Dedicate one day to
Italy’s Umbria region with visits of Urbino, Gubbio, Assisi, and Foligno.
Cross the Apennines, see the Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino, and
spend three nights in Naples. Enjoy included excursions to the beautiful
isle of Capri, the fascinating archaeological site of Pompeii, and the
lively resort town of Sorrento. Spend two more nights in Rome with
included sightseeing of the “Eternal City” that features the Colosseum
and the Roman Forum.
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SIGHTSEEING:
Visits to Orvieto, Pisa, Padua, Ravenna, San Marino, Urbino, Gubbio,
Assisi, Monte Cassino, Naples, Sorrento, Capri
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SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS:
Tuscan countryside - Inside visits are shown in UPPERCASE in the
tour description, including admission charges when applicable
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GUIDES: Local
guides for city sightseeing in Florence, Verona, Venice, Pompeii,
Rome. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
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TRANSPORTATION:
Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Rome 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.
ROME Princess (ST),
TUSCANY Toscana Ambassador (ST) at
Poggibonsi, VENICE AREA Poppi (ST) at
Mira, SAN MARINO Titano (ST),
ASSISI AREA Holiday Inn Express (ST)
at Foligno, NAPLES San Germano (ST)
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MEALS: 14
buffet breakfasts (B); 8 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.
Day 1 Sat. BOARD YOUR
OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day 2 Sun. ARRIVAL IN ROME
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore
Italy’s ancient capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow
travelers.
Day 3 Mon. ROME-ORVIETO-TUSCANY
This morning start your journey northwards to Orvieto in the province of
Umbria to visit its black basalt and yellow limestone cathedral. Next, enjoy
the beauty of the Tuscan countryside with its hillside towns and villages
that skirt the Chianti wine-growing region of Castellina. Overnight in
Poggibonsi, situated in the heart of Tuscany almost halfway between Pisa and
Siena and next door to San Gimignano. No better place than this to easily
get around in Tuscany. (B,D)
Day 4 Tue. TUSCANY
Take advantage of today’s optional excursion to San Gimignano, one of
Italy’s best-preserved medieval towns. Admire its 14 towers and the
countryside dotted with vineyards and olive trees. Next is Siena, rightly
considered the jewel of Tuscany. The Piazza del Campo is quite unique in
shape and setting, and famous the world over for the Palio horse racing
event. Tonight join the optional Tuscan dinner. (B)
Day 5 Wed. TUSCANY. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE
A full day is dedicated to the city that’s known as the “Cradle of the
Renaissance.” Wander at leisure and admire the city’s timeless beauty. The
included walking tour with a Local Guide will introduce you to most of the
city’s highlights. (B,D)
Day 6 Thu. TUSCANY. EXCURSION TO PISA
This morning enjoy the short drive to Pisa to see its world famous Square of
Miracles and Leaning Tower. Take a stroll down the busy Via Santa Maria,
perhaps Pisa’s most typical street. Plenty of time this afternoon at leisure
or join one of the optional excursions available. (B,D)
Day 7 Fri. TUSCANY-VERONA-PADUA-VENICE
A comfortable drive north today, first through more of Tuscany, then into
the flatlands of the Po Valley and across its river to Verona on the banks
of the Adige River. Get to know more about this enchanting city on your
included sightseeing tour that will take in all the highlights and, of
course, the famous balcony of Romeo and Juliet. Continue to Padua, famous
for its university and the great Basilica of St. Anthony. Later, a short
drive to your overnight hotel in the Venice area. (B)
Day 8 Sat. VENICE
Venice is a city of unparalleled beauty and a feast of wonderful sights.
View the delightful criss-crossing canals, the gondolas, water buses, arched
bridges, palaces, and quiet little piazzas. Enjoy the included city
sightseeing with a Local Guide, which starts with a boat ride and is
followed by most of the city’s highlights such as St. Mark’s Basilica and a
visit to a typical Venetian glassblowing workshop. In the afternoon join one
of the many optional excursions. (B,D)
Day 9 Sun. VENICE AREA-RAVENNA-SAN MARINO
South today to Ravenna, at one time an imperial city known as the “Byzantium
of the West.” After a short stop here, continue to the tiny hilltop Republic
of San Marino, one of the smallest in the world. (B,D)
Day 10 Mon. SAN MARINO-URBINO-GUBBIO-ASSISI AREA
First to Urbino with its magnificent Ducal Palace towering over the town.
Then on to medieval Gubbio where a superb view of the rooftops of the town
from the Consul’s Palace is a must. Continue on to Assisi, birthplace of the
mystical St. Francis, and overnight in nearby Foligno. (B,D)
Day 11 Tue. ASSISI AREA-MONTECASSINO-NAPLES
Start the day by visiting the Basilica of St. Francis with its famous
paintings by Giotto dating back to the 1300s. Travel south across the
Apennines into the province of Latium for a stop in Montecassino, famous for
its Benedictine Abbey. Next, continue to the shores of the Mediterranean for
three overnights in Naples, rightly known as Italy’s most colorful city. (B,D)
Day 12 Wed. NAPLES. EXCURSION TO CAPRI
Cross the blue sea to Capri. This legendary island, surrounded by
rose-tinted rocks, has incredibly beautiful coves of translucent blues and
greens. The town, with its pretty piazza, maze of streets, fashionable
boutiques, and smart restaurants, is a mecca for the jet set. An optional
tour takes you round the island with its steep roads and panoramic views. (B,D)
Day 13 Thu. NAPLES. EXCURSION TO POMPEII
This morning get to know more about lively, bustling, and mind-boggling
Naples on the included orientation drive. Next, Pompeii, where time stopped
for the rich, aristocratic town with the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79
A.D. Continue to Sorrento to spend a leisurely evening in this easy-back
town with views over the Gulf of Naples. Return to Naples for overnight. (B)
Day 14 Fri. NAPLES-ROME
North this morning back to the “Eternal City” with plenty of time to enjoy
one of the optional excursions, to do last-minute shopping, or maybe sip a
drink in Piazza Navona and watch the world go by. (B)
Day 15 Sat. ROME
This city is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and 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.
Then some more time to do just as you please. (B)
Day 16 Sun. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY
(B)
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All prices are per person based on Double Occupancy.
Air inclusive price is based on departure from New York.
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4/12/2008 |
4/13/2008 |
4/27/2008 |
$1,760.00 |
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4/19/2008 |
4/20/2008 |
5/4/2008 |
$1,760.00 |
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4/26/2008 |
4/27/2008 |
5/11/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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5/3/2008 |
5/4/2008 |
5/18/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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5/10/2008 |
5/11/2008 |
5/25/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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5/17/2008 |
5/18/2008 |
6/1/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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5/24/2008 |
5/25/2008 |
6/8/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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5/31/2008 |
6/1/2008 |
6/15/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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6/7/2008 |
6/8/2008 |
6/22/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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6/14/2008 |
6/15/2008 |
6/29/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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6/21/2008 |
6/22/2008 |
7/6/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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6/28/2008 |
6/29/2008 |
7/13/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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7/5/2008 |
7/6/2008 |
7/20/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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7/12/2008 |
7/13/2008 |
7/27/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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7/19/2008 |
7/20/2008 |
8/3/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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7/26/2008 |
7/27/2008 |
8/10/2008 |
$1,760.00 |
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8/2/2008 |
8/3/2008 |
8/17/2008 |
$1,760.00 |
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8/9/2008 |
8/10/2008 |
8/24/2008 |
$1,760.00 |
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8/16/2008 |
8/17/2008 |
8/31/2008 |
$1,760.00 |
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8/23/2008 |
8/24/2008 |
9/7/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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8/30/2008 |
8/31/2008 |
9/14/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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9/6/2008 |
9/7/2008 |
9/21/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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9/13/2008 |
9/14/2008 |
9/28/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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9/20/2008 |
9/21/2008 |
10/5/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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9/27/2008 |
9/28/2008 |
10/12/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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10/4/2008 |
10/5/2008 |
10/19/2008 |
$1,790.00 |
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10/11/2008 |
10/12/2008 |
10/26/2008 |
$1,740.00 |
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10/18/2008 |
10/19/2008 |
11/2/2008 |
$1,740.00 |
US$ 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. 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
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No triple room reduction.
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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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