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Sightseeing Tours
2009
Rome Naples, Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento,
Amalfi, Assisi, Florence, Venice
Northern Italy
WHERE WE ARE
Hotel
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00185 Roma
HOW CAN YOU FIND US:BY METRO: Red Line (A) or Blue Line (B) - Stop “Termini”
BY TRAIN: Central RailStation “Termini”
MOST PART OF THE TOUR ON COACH
NO SHORTS, NO SLEEVELESS OUTFITS PERMITTED
TOUR WITH HEADPHONES
WALKING TOUR:WE SUGGEST TO WEAR CONFORTABLES SHOES
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WHAT CAN I VISIT TODAY
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1 - ETERNAL ROME p. 4
2 - IMPERIAL ROME p. 5
3 - THE VATICAN p. 6
4 - THE CATACOMBS p. 8
5 - TIVOLI p. 10
6 - ROMAN COUNTRYSIDE p. 11
A - TOUR 1+2 with Lunch p. 9
B - TOUR 3+4 with Lunch p. 9
C - TOUR 3+2 with Lunch p. 9
D - TOUR 1+4 with Lunch p. 9
7 - PAPAL AUDIENCE p. 12
7a - PAPAL BLESSING p. 12
7b - PAPAL BLESSING
in Castelgandolfo p. 128 - ILLUMINATED ROME p. 13
9 - ROME BY NIGHT
with Dinner and Music p. 1310 - ANCIENT OSTIA p. 10
11 - ASSISI AND ORVIETO p. 16
12 - FLORENCE (1 day) p. 17
12bis - FLORENCE (2 days) p. 17
13 - CAPRI (1day) p. 18
13bis - CAPRI (2 days) p. 18
14 - POMPEII p. 19
15 - SORRENTO 2 days p. 20
16 - SORRENTO 3 days p. 20
17 - EMERALD TOURS 5 days p. 21
18 - MINI NORTHEN TOUR 4 days p. 22
19 - GRAND TOUR OF
NORTHEN ITALY 7days p. 23PAN - CIAO ROMA OPEN BUS p. 24
3bis - THE VATICAN afternoon p. 7
TOURS M TWT F S S
Not available from November 16th to March 31st
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Spanish Steps
Trevi’s Fountain
Pantheon
Navona Square
Departure from Piazza Esquilino (Bus Terminal) Repubblic Square with the Fountain of the nymphs, a
work of Mario Rutelli > Via Veneto > Spanish Steps, the most famous square in Rome with its 136 steps and the fountain of the Barcaccia (work of Bernini)
(Visit) > Trevi Fountain a work of Nicola Salvi (Visit) > The Pantheon, a real architectonical wonder of the
Ancient Rome, also admired and studied by Michelan-gelo, today it’s the burial place of Raffaello and of
some italian Kings (Visit) > Navona Square, a typical baroque square, was a stadium built by Caesar Domi-ziano in 92 b.C. Today it is known as the square of the
artists and the “Four Rivers Fountain” . Tour ends at the beautiful St. Peter’s Square , visit of the Basilica on
your own.
St. Peter’s square
1 Eternal Rome
your own.
Departure Every Day at 8:30 AM
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person €21Misc. € 10
€313 Hours
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Capitol
Roman Forum (Visit)
Colosseum (Visit)
The Palatine (Visit)
Departure from Piazza dell’Esquilino (Bus Terminal) > Colosseum, the Rome’s greatest amphitheatre built by the Emperor Vespasian in 72 b.C. Easy access to 50.000
people(Visit) > The Palatine hill, most important of the seven hills where Rome was founded and where
the imperiale palace was build with a surface of 80.000sqm. > The Roman Forums were the political, military and social centre of the whole Roman Empire
> Basilica Emilia, the Arch of Titus and the holy road(Visit) > The Capital hill religious center of
ancient Rome > Piazza Venezia, Rome Historical Centre with “The Vittoriano” the altar dedicated to the
King Vittorio Emanuele II in 1911.
re
2Imperial Rome
Departure Every Day at 3:00 PM*
3 Hours* From 26th Oct.
Departure at 2:30 PMM
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person €28Misc. € 26
€54 For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peters Basilica
Vatican Museums represents the largest art collection in Europe with over 65.000 master-pieces >The Candelabra Gallery with frescos
and statues > The Tapestry Gallery dating back to the XVI and XVII century > The Historical Maps, work of Ignazio Danti > The Sistine
Chapel built in XV century by Pope Sixtus and adorned by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Perugino
and Ghirlandaio. (Visit) The Bernini Starcaise of the XVI century > St. Peter’s Basilica is the
largest Church all over the world. Here stands the most important Statue of Michelangelo,
“The Pietà” a work made when he was only 24 years hold. (Visit)
3 The Vatican
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person €26Misc. € 33
€59
4 Hours
Dep. Every Day (Except Sunday and Religious Holidays) at 7:30 AM*
* From Nov 16th to March 31stDeparture at 8:30 AM
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peters Basilica
Vatican Museums represents the largest art collection in Europe with over 65.000 master-pieces >The Candelabra Gallery with frescos
and statues > The Tapestry Gallery dating back to the XVI and XVII century > The Historical Maps, work of Ignazio Danti > The Sistine
Chapel built in XV century by Pope Sixtus and adorned by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Perugino
and Ghirlandaio. (Visit) The Bernini Starcaise of the XVI century > St. Peter’s Basilica is the
largest Church all over the world. Here stands the most important Statue of Michelangelo,
“The Pietà” a work made when he was only 24 years hold. (Visit)
3 The Vatican
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person €26Misc. € 33
€59
4 Hours
Dep. Every Day (Except Sunday and Religious Holidays) at 7:30 AM*
* From Nov 16th to March 31stDeparture at 8:30 AM
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel
Vatican Museums represents the largest art collection in Europe with over 65.000
masterpieces >The Candelabra Gallery with frescos and statues > The Tapestry Gallery dating back to the XVI and XVII century >
The Historical Maps, work of Ignazio Danti > The Sistine Chapel built in XV century by Pope Sixtus and adorned by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Perugino and Ghirlandaio. (Visit)
the Bernini Starcaise of the XVI century .
3BisThe Vatican in the afternoon
3 Hours From Apr 1st to October 25th
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person €24Misc. € 32
€56
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Dep. Every Day (Except Sunday and Religious Holidays)at 3:00 PM
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Appian Way
The Holy Stairs
St. John in Lateran
Catacombs
St. John in Lateran is the “mother of all churches”, built under the emperor Constantine, the first Christian
Caesar, and renewed by Borromini in the XVII century. > the “Holy Stair” with the 28 steps ascended, by
Christ in Pontius Pilates’ house during his trial (Visit) > Appian Way, built in 312 b.C. Domine Quo Vadis
Chapel > Catacombs - In the burial chambers there are frescos of both Classical and Christian scenes. In
Rome there are 120 kilometres of catacombs (Visit) > Cecilia Metella’s Tomb is one of the most famous along
the Appian Way, built for the noblewoman Cecilia.
On Sundays and bank holidays visit of St. Mary the Major instead of via Appia.
4 The Catacombs
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person € 24Misc. € 19
€433 Hours
Departure Every Day at 3:00 PM *
* From Oct. 26th to March 31stDeparture at 2:30 PM
Price per person ?26Misc. ? 33For more informations
consult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Daily Tour in Rome Combi with Lunch
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Spanish Steps
Navona Square
TOUR A 1 + 2 with Lunch € 109
Morning Tour: Eternal Rome (3 hours)
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Capitol
Palatine
Afternoon Tour: Imperial Rome (3 hours)
St. Peter Basilica
Sistine Chappel
Vatican Museum
€ 125
Morning Tour: The Vatican (4 hours)
The Appian Way
The Holy Stairs
St. John in Lateran
The Catacombs
Afternoon Tour: The Catacombs (3 hours)
TOUR B 3 + 4 with Lunch
St. Peter Basilica
Sistine Chappel
Vatican Museum
€ 136
Morning Tour: The Vatican (4 hours)
TOUR C 3 + 2 with Lunch
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Capitol
Palatine
Afternoon Tour: Imperial Rome (3 hours)
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Spanish Steps
Navona Square
TOUR D 1 + 4 with Lunch € 98
Morning Tour: Eternal Rome (3 hours)
The Appian Way
The Holy Stairs
St. John in Lateran
The Catacombs
Afternoon Tour: The Catacombs (3 hours)
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Hadrian’s Villa
Tivoli
Villa d’Este
Piazza dell'Esquilino > Castro Pretorio > III centurys Walls > Hadrian’s Villa (visit), the most beautiful
imperial Villa designed and built by emperor Hadrian at the beginning of the 2nd Century a.C. > Tivoli >
Villa d’Este (visit), enchanting Renaissance Villa, housing a multitude of sublime fountains and
superbly arranged Italian flower gardens.
At only 30 min from Rome, an extraordinary archeological site, asimportant and exciting as Pompeii, waits for us: the excavations
of Ancient Ostia. This was the city-harbor founded by the king Anco Marzio, at the mouth of the Tiber, and which later was
hidden by flouds and oblivion till to our days.
5 Tivoliand the Hadrians’s Villa
At l 30 min from Rome an extraordinary archeological sitei
10 The Ancient Excavation of OSTIA
superbly arranged Italian flower gardens.
Dep. Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat. Morning at 8:30 AM*
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person € 30Misc. € 28
€584 Hours
**
* From Nov. 16th to April 1stdep. Tue/Thu/Sat. morning
Departure every Sunday at 8:30 AMDeparture ev
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person € 35Misc. € 20
€554 Hours
From Apr. 1st to Nov. 15th
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Grottaferrata
Nemi
Castelgandolfo
Frascati
Piazza dell’Esquilino > Baths of Caracalla > Appian Way (312B.C.), the oldest Roman Road > Albano,
the historical town of Albalonga, a modern village which looks across the ancient volcanic Lake > Castelgandolfo, the summer residence of the
Pope > Ariccia, a small village once isolated high in the mountains but now easily reached by a
large bridge constructed by Pope Pio IX > Genzano, the birth place of Marco Antonio
Colonna, the famous General of the battle of Lepanto in 1571 > Nemi, famous in all the world
for its strawberries > Grottaferrata with its Millenary Monastery founded on the ruins of an
old roman villa > Frascati famous for the production of white wine. From the height of 400
meters it is possible to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view. Here a stop will be made.
6Roman Countrysideand Lakes
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Monday/Saturday afternoon*
3 Hours
* From April 1st to Oct. 25th at 3:00pm* From Oct. 26th to Nov. 15th at 2:30pm
mm
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person €26Misc. € 17
€43
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For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Piazza dell’Esquilino > Republic Square > The Mermaids Fountain > Villa Borghese > Drive alongside the Tiber River > Castel St.
Angelo (no visit)> St. Peter’s Square (Papal Audience).
7 Papal Audience
7a Papal Blessing
7b Papal Blessingin Castelgandolfo
Piazza dell’Esquilino > Republic Square > Piazza Venezia> Colosseum> Caracalla’s Baths, The Appian Way, The roads to the Lakes The lake of Albano (stop) Castelgandoldo (stop over for
the Papal Blessing
Departure Every Sunday at 8:30 AM
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person € 28Misc. € 17
€453 Hours
From July to Sept.Depending on Pope’s
programs
Departure Every Wednesday at 7:30 AM
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person € 23Misc. € 12
€35 3 Hours
Piazza dell’Esquilino > Republic Square > The Mermaids Fountain > Villa Borghese > Drive alongside the Tiber River > Castel St. ?Angelo ( visit )> St. Peter’s Square for the Papal Blessing.
Departure Every Sunday at 8:30 AM
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person €28Misc. € 17
€45 3 Hours
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Piazza dell’Esquilino > Via Veneto > Aurelian Walls > Margherita’s Palace (now the American Embassy)
> Barberini Square > the Triton Fountain > Quirinal Square with the Presidential Palace > Trevi Fountain (stop and
visit) > Venice Square with the King Victor Emanuel’s Monument > the Capitol > Roman Forum > Colosseum >
Arch of Costantino > the Circus Maximus > Marcellus Theatre > the Synagogue > Tiberian Island > Gianicolo
(Visit) > Castel Sant’Angelo > Via della Conciliazione > the Vatican City with St. Peter’s Basilica.
As per programme “Illuminated Rome tour number 8”, you will be able to taste a delicious Italian meal in a
selected restaurant complimented by the renowned local wine while listening to folk musicians singing
Italian songs.
8Illuminated Rome
9Rome by Night with dinner and music
Departure Every Everning at 8:00 PM
3:30 HoursTOTAL PRICE
Price per person € 41Misc. € 37
€78
Departure Every Everning at 8:00 PM
2:30 HoursTOTAL PRICE
Price per person € 26Misc. € 14
€40For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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We are the SightseeingWe are the Sightseeing
A chance to spend a delightful day out of Rome, to visit Umbria, one of the most picturesque regions of
Italy rich in vineyards, olive trees and the famous hill-top villages across the valley. The route is dotted
with charming medieval towns such as Orvieto, renowned for its beautiful Cathedral (visit), Spoleto (Giancarlo Menotti’s Festival dei Due Mondi), Trevi, Foligno, Spello and most famous of all Assisi. The
mystic town of Saint Francis, still surrounded by the ancient walls, is built on the green slopes of Mount
Subasio with its colourful houses of pink stone. Narrow streets, flowerdecked balconies, noble palaces,
provide beautiful views for memorable pictures (do not forget your camera). An interesting visit to St.
Francis Basilica with its early renaissance master-pieces of Giotto and Cimabue and the Basilica of
Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Rome
Orvieto
Assisi
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Departure Mon/Thu/Sat at 7:30 AM
12 HoursFrom Apr. 1st to Nov. 15th
LUNCH INCLUDED
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person € 58Misc. € 33
€ 91
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Rome Florence
After leaving the agency, the tour will cross the city and take the Autostrada del Sole, northbound (major Italian highway). During the
trip, some of the most beautiful Italian regions will be crossed: Lazio, Umbria and Toscana. Arrival in Florence at approximately 11.30 a.m. The tour of the city will include the Cathedral of Santa
Maria del Fiore with Giotto’s Bell–tower and Baptistry, the Academy with Michelangelo’s David (visit), della Signoria’s
Square and Palace. Lunch in a typical restaurant will follow. In the afternoon the tour will proceed to Piazza Santa Croce. Free time at your disposal. The drive continues to Piazzale Michelangelo from where a magnificent view of this Renaissance city can be admired,
including Ponte Vecchio.
1st day same as the Florence one day program (Tour 12), 2nd day free and at approx. 5:00pm departure to Rome
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
12Florence
Florence 2 days 12bis
Departure Tue/Thu/Sat at 7:30 AM
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person € 80Misc. € 65
€145 13 HoursLUNCH INCLUDED
Departure Tue/Thu/Sat at 7:30 AM
2 DaysSuppl. extra day in 4*Hotel
PRICE IN DOUBLE p.p ? 110,00
PRICE in double room p.p € 110Suppl . extra day in 3* HotelPRICE in double room p.p € 85
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After leaving the agency, the tour will cross the city and take the Autostrada del Sole (major Italian highway) . The region of Ciociaria
will be passed with a view (from the Autostrada del Sole) of the Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples, embark and
departure for the Island of Capri. For a panoramic tour of the Islandending at Anacapri, characteristic village situated at the foot of Mt. Solaro. After lunch in a local restaurant, free time to explore and go
shopping. At approximately 3.30 p.m. meet at the harbour. Departure for Rome at approx. 5.30 p.m. (Blue Grotto - Optional Tour at € 25)
N.B. In the event of rough sea in the Bay of Naples clients will be taken to Pompei instead and the difference in price refunded.
During High Season, there might be long lines at the BLUE GROTTO
1st day same as the Capri one day tour (Tour 13) 2nd day individual discovery of the Island, departure
for Rome at approx. 4:00 pm
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Capri 2 days13bis
Departure Every Day at 7:30 AM *
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person € 75Misc. € 52
€127* From Apr. 1st to Nov. 15th
LUNCH INCLUDED
Dep. Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu at 7:30 AM
PRICE IN DOUBLE ROOM € 260 p.p
PRICE IN SINGLE € 310,00IN TRIPLE € 240,00
CHILD WITH TWO ADULTS € 212
2 Days
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Pompeii
Naples
Rome
We leave the agency and join the Autostrada del Sole. After passing the Castelli Romani, hillsides
completely covered by vineyards, we will cross the region of Ciociaria with a view (from the Auto-
strada del Sole) of the Abbey of Montecassino, completely rebuilt after the 2nd world war.
Upon arrival in Naples a panoramic view of the city, transiting to Pompeii, where, after lunch in a local restaurant, there will be a visit to the excava-tions of this famous Roman city which was com-pletely destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mt.
Vesuvius in 79 a.C.At approx 5.30 p.m. departure for Rome.
14Pompeii
Departure Every Day at 7:30 AM
TOTAL PRICE
Price per person € 72Misc. € 43
€1157
1 DayLUNCH INCLUDED
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Naples
Pompeii
Capri / Anacapri
Sorrento1st day: After leaving the agency we join the Autostrada del Sole (major Italian highway). Upon arrival in Naples a short tour of the city. Continue to Pompeii, where after lunch in a local restaurant, there will be a visit to the excavations of this famous Roman city which was completely destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mt.
Vesuvius in 79 a.C. , continue along the coast to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight . 2nd day: Breakfast at the hotel departure to Capri
by steamer, weather permitting visit the Blue Grotto. Lunch in Typical restaurant followed by a visit of Augustus’ Gardens with a
view of the Faraglioni. Return to Rome, at approx . 09.30 pm
Ro
1st day and 3th day same as the Sorrento two days tour (Tour 16)2nd Day: Buffet breakfast, day at leisure in Sorrento.
Dinner and overnight at the HotelOur Hotels: in Sorrento G.H. Vesuvio, G.H. Bristol or similar
2 Days
3 Days
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
th day same as the Sorrento two days tour (Tour 16)1st day annd 3t
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Sorrento 3 days16
Departure Every Day at 7:30 AM
isoa
Departure Every Day at 7:30 AM
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Price Per Person 4 star Hotel in double room € 300
Single Room € 348Triple Room € 293
Children with 2 adults € 240
Price Per Person 4 star Hotel in double room € 395
Single Room € 490Triple Room € 360
Children with 2 adults € 316
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Pompeii
Naples
Rome
Sorrento
1st day: Rome > Naples > Pompeii > Sorrento - Departure to Naples, panoramic city tour including Mergellina, Casteldell’ Ovo, The Royal Palace. Continue to Pompeii. Visit the
ruins. Lunch in a typical restaurant. After a short visit to a Cameofactory, proceed along the coast to Sorrento, a jewel of the Sorrentine Peninsula, famous for the cultivation of oranges,
lemons and olive trees. Dinner and overnight.2nd day: Sorrento > Capri > Sorrento - Excursion to Capri to
discover the beauty of this wonderful island. Weather permitting visit the Blue Grotto. Lunch in a typical restaurant. Visit Anacapri with its magnificent views, time at leisure. Return to Sorrento by
ferry. Dinner and overnight.3rd day: Sorrento > Amalfi - Morning departure to Amalfi via
the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. Enroute you will see Positano andother picturesque fishing villages. Time at leisure in Amalfi. Dinner
and overnight.4th day: Amalfi - Free time to discover the beauty of this
wonderful coastal resort, or to explore the area. You cantake a local bus and visit Positano or Ravello, or take time
to relax and plunge into the water of the Mediterranean Sea.Dinner and Overnight.
5st day: Amalfi > Pompei > Rome - Breakfast at thehotel, morning at leisure, early afternoon transfer to Pompeiiwhere we will start our trip back to Rome. Traffic permitting,
estimated time of arrival approximately 09.00 pm
Capri
Amalfi
5 Days
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17Emerald Tour
5 Days
Departure Every Day at 7:30 AM
EMERALD TOUR is a package tour combinedof different regular tours and private arrangements
Price Per Person 4 star Hotel in double room € 780
Single Room € 1.015Triple Room € 749
Children with 2 adults € 650For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Assisi
Siena
Florence
Padua1st day: Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence
Depart from Rome to Florence via Assisi and Siena. Visit the mystic town of Saint Francis still surrounded by ancient
walls. Wander narrow streets leading to the beautiful Saint Francis Basilica with its early renaissance masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue; then proceed to Siena, the beautiful medieval city
renowned for the Palio. Then to Florence. Dinner and overnight.2nd day: Florence
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, enjoy a guided sightseeng tour of the cradle of the renaissance. You will visit
beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell-Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights are The Academy of Fine Arts Gallery, housing "David" by Michelangelo:
and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with the famous Cimabue crucifix. Rest of the day at leisure for optional tours or
shopping. Dinner and overnight.3nd day: Florence > Padua > Venice
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast depart to Venice via Padua. Upon arrival in Venice, enjoy a guided walking tour of this
unique city; you will see among other things: thePiazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. At the end of the visit stop in a glass factory where
you will see the molding of glass. Dinner and overnight.4th day: Venice > Rome
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure. Departure to Rome atapprox. midday. Clients will be taken back to their respective
hotels, or in the immediate vicinity. From November to March less frequent guaranteed departures.
Venice
A
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Dep. every Tuesday 4****and Saturday 3*** 7:30 AM*
Price p.p 4**** in double room € 720Price p. p 3*** in double room € 540
Single Room 4* *** € 875 - Single room 3*** € 670 Triple Room 4**** € 675 - Triple room 3*** € 500
Child with 2 adults 4**** € 585Child with 2 adults 3 *** € 430
4 Days / 3 nights 4****From Mar. 24th to Nov 3rd3***From Mar. 28th to Oct 31st
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For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
yfrequent guaranteed departures.
Dep. every Tuesday 4****and Saturday 3*** 7:30 AM*
Price p.p 4**** in double room € 720Price p. p 3*** in double room € 540
Single Room 4* *** € 875 - Single room 3*** € 670 Triple Room 4**** € 675 - Triple room 3*** € 500
Child with 2 adults 4**** € 585Child with 2 adults 3 *** € 430
4 Days / 3 nights 4****From Mar. 24th to Nov 3rd3***From Mar. 28th to Oct 31st
For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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1st day: Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence - Depart from Rome to Florence via Assisi and Siena visiting the mystic town of Saint Francis. Wander narrowstreets leading to the beautiful Saint Francis Basilica, then proceed to Siena,
the beautiful medieval city renowned for the Palio. Dinner and overnight.2nd day: Florence - Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast visit the
beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’ s Bell Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights are The Academy of Fine Arts Gallery, housing "David" by Michelangelo, and Santa Croce the13th century Franciscan church with the famous Cimabue crucifix. Rest of
the day at leisure for optional tours or shopping. Dinner and overnight.3rd day: Florence > Padua > Venice - Buffet breakfast at the hotel. After
breakfast depart for Venice via Padua. Upon arrival in Venice, enjoy a guided walking tour of this unique city; you will see among other things, the Piazza
and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Prisons. At the end of the visit stop in a glass factory. Dinner and overnight.4th day: Venice - Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure for optional
tours or shopping. Dinner and overnight.5th day: Venice > Verona > Lake Como - Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet. Then proceed to Lake Como. Dinner and overnight.
6th day: Lake Como > Milan > Bologna > San Marino - Breakfast. Departure for Milan and panoramic tour of the city. Proceed to Bologna, one of Italy’s most important art cities. Visit this fascinating medieval town with its charming squares Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno. Proceed to
San Marino, the world’s smallest and oldest independent Republic, foundedin the year 301 as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner and overnight.
7th day: San Marino > Perugia > Rome - Buffet breakfast. Departure to Perugia, the charming university town. Visit the impressive Cathedral and
the Palazzo dei Priori. Continue to Rome. Clients will be taken back to their respective hotels, or in the immediate vicinity.
Assisi
Siena
Florence
Padua
Venice
Verona
Lake Como
Milano
Bologna
San Marino
Perugia
19rGrand Tour of Northern Italy
s rdst
Departure every Tuesday at 7:30 AM*
Price Per Person 4 star Hotel in double room € 1.305
Single Room € 1.555Triple Room € 1.245
Children with 2 adults € 1.040
7 Days / 6 nights4**** From Mar. 24th to Nov. 3rd
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For more informationsconsult pag. 3 and pag. 26-27
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Assisi
Siena
Florence
Padua
Venice
Verona
Lake Como
Milano
Bologna
San Marino
Perugia
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TOTAL PRICE 24 Hours
Price per person € 15Misc. € 4
€19
Note:
48 Hours € 25- After 1:30pm
Special price €15
- No Stop (one run) € 12
PAN CIAO ROMA Open Bus1) Piazza d
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GENERAL CONDITIONS1-CONTRACTS- tour contracts are governed by rules and regulations laid down by the International Convention relating to tour contracts (CCV) signed in Brussells on the 23 April 1970 and ratified by law n. 1084 on the 27 December 1977 and by the Statues of law 111/95.2- REGISTRATION- Registration depends on availability and acceptance of the booking has to be confirmed by the travel agent. Registration periods are flexible unless set specifically for any particular reasons.3-PRICES- The prices are set by the organising travel agency on the basis of the cost of organising the said tour.The price can be varied by the agency, in any event of currency fluctuations, changes in carriers and service costs. Where applicable the price includes transport by luxury air-conditioned coach, guide services, entrance fees, meals as specified, boat reservations where indicated, services of a tour leader for excursions of one or more days, accommodation in tourist or first class hotel as stated and V.A.T. Drinks during meals, extras and any other expenses not mentioned previously are not included in the cost of the tour .Reduction of 20% for children between 2 and 12 years old inclusive and accompanied children under two are carried free of charge.4-PAYMENT- In addition to the registration fee a deposit of 25% of the total cost must be paid at the time of booking. The final balance must be paid no later than 30 days before departure. Failure to pay the final balance when due will result in the cancellation of the booking and applicable cancellation charges will be applied. For bookings made within 30 days before departure the total amount must be paid. All reservations for air/rail should be paid at the time of booking.5-CANCELLATION CHARGES- The client may partially or completely cancel the booking at any time before departure. However cancellation fees will be levied as follows:- 10% of the total cost if booking cancelled not less than 30 days before departure.- 30% of the total cost if cancelled between 21 and 29 days before departure. - 50% of the total cost if cancelled between 11 and 20 days before departure.- 75% of the total cost if cancelled between 3 and 10 days before departure.No refund will be made for cancellations made less than 3 days before departure. In addition no refund is made for clients not presenting themselves on departure or for curtailment of the booking. Passengers not in possession of the relative travel documents, passports etc. are not entitled to any refund. The initial registration fee is not refundable under any circumstances. A cancellation on the part of the client must be notified via registred letter or telegram addressed to the agency. Any refund due will be settled by the travel agency no later than 60 days from the date the cancellation was received.6-INSURANCE PROTECTION AGAINST CANCELLATION CHARGES- On registration the client has the possibility to organise through the agency at a special rate an insurance protection against any eventual cancellation charges. Protection with Europe Assistance can also be arranged.7-CANCELLATION BY THE TRAVEL AGENCY- The organising travel agency has the right to cancel your booking, partially or totally at any time according to the rules laid down by art. 10 of the International Convention relating to travel contracts (CCV). The agency must refund all monies paid for any cancellation made by the organising agent before departure. In case of circumstances beyond its control such as wars, strikes, political unrest, frontier closures, and health hazards the travel agency may withhold 5% of the total amount paid towards any administrations charges, in addition to any cancellation charges imposed on the travel agency by the various airlines, rail etc. When a booking has to be cancelled after departure the travel agency will take all necessary actions in the interests of all parties concerned and eventual liabilities for cancellation charges should be settled mutually by both parties. 8-CHANGE OF BOOKING-For operational reasons or matters beyond its control the travel agent can modify at any time or substitute alternativeservices for the same type and quality.9-RESPONSABILITES OF THE TRAVEL AGENCY-The travel agency is responsible to the client for problems encountered solely within the limits fixed by the present law.10-RESPONSABILITIES OF THE CARRIERS- The brochure and contents are published and organised solely on behalf of the said travel agency and are not organised on behalf of the carriers, who are not responsible in any way for what is published in the brochure of the agency. The carriers are accountable to the passengers only during the duration of the journey under their normal conditions of carriage, which is applicable at all times.11-LUGGAGE- At all times luggage is the sole responsability of the client.12-AGENCY BOND-The travel agency has organised with insurance Company Zurigo a policy n.209/C/3600 to cover any eventual claims by clients towards the travel agency.13- TRAVEL DOCUMENTS- Documents when required will be given to clients with a copy of the itinerary. All details of the booking are contained in the programme.14- DISPUTES- For any problems or complaints that cannot be resolved amicably between the client and travel agency, disputes should be referred to the Rome Courts.
PLEASE NOTE:The corporate organization cannot be held responsible for any eventual partial closing of the Vatican Museums .It also cannot be accountable for delays , irregularities or any damage caused by a third party or forces beyond its control. The corporate organization guarantees to pick up clients at their hotels and to accompany them back during daytime traffic permitting. The corporate organization apologizes for any eventual delay caused by heavy traffic. When a visit to a Basilica ,Church or the Vatican Museums is scheduled, it is kindly requested that both men and women dress in a manner suitable to enter (no shorts and no uncovered shoulders) a sacred place. It is not possible to visit the Sistine Chapel and the inside of St. Peter’s Basilica on some religious holidays and when the Pope is holding private Ceremonies. The corporate organization is in no way responsible for any loss of valuables, which were left on the coach.
Tour Operator APPIAN LINE S.p.A. / PANORAMA TOURS - ROMEPublished in accordance with regulation n. 63 date 17 september 1984 of the Lazio Region. Brochure produced 31 Jumuary 2009. Brochure valid from 16/3/2009 to 15/3/2010. Brochure sent to Tourist Office Lazio Region and to the EPT.Designer: Rodrigo Luciow FrossardPrinter: Stampa: Romana Editrice s.r.l. - S. Cesareo - Roma.
Gray Line Worldwide1835 Gaylord StreetDenver, CO 80206
Phone: 303-394-6920 Fax: 303-394-6950http://www.grayline.com
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HOTEL A B C D
6:15 7:00 14:00 19:00HOLIDAY INN ROMA WEST/CAMPING ROMA
MIDAS PALACE/SUMMIT/PALAZZO CARPEGNA/ERGIFE/IMPERATOR/PRINCESS
6:15 7:30 14:00 19:00COLONY/DEHON/FLEMING /SHERATON
VILLA CARPEGNA/VILLA PAMPHILI
6:20 7:15 14:00 19:00CROWNE PLAZA ST. PETER’S
6:35 7:30 14:00 19:00DELLE PROVINCE/NOVADOMUS/OXFORD/PANAMA
ROMANICO PALACE/ST.GEORGE/VENETO
6:35 7:45 14:15 19:15
ART DECO/ATLANTE GARDEN/ ATLANTE STAR/BRASILE/CARAVEL COLUMBUS/CONCILIAZIONE/DE
RUSSIE/ELISEO/FLORA/GARDA/INN SPANISH STEPS/KOLBE/MICHELANGELO/MILANI/MINERVA/
MONTECARLO/NAPOLEON/OLYMPIC/ PALIO BIANCO/PIRANESI/POLO/PONTE SISTO/ PORTA
MAGGIORE/PRESIDENT/ RITZ/RIVER/ ROYAL COURT/SANTA PRISCA/SOFITEL/ VILLA FRANCA
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ALDROVANDI/BOUTIQUE TREVI/ CAMPO DE’ FIORI/CLARIDGE /CICERONE/COLONNA
PALACE/DIPLOMATIC/FONTANA/GIULIO CESARE/DEI MELLINI/ISA/LORD BYRON LEONARDO DA
VINCI/NAZIONALE/ REGNO/TREVI/VISCONTI PALACE
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ADRIANO/ASTORIA GARDEN/ ALBANI/ARCHIMEDE BEVERLY HILLS/CARDINAL D’INGHILTERRA/DELTA
DE LA VILLE/EDEN EDERA/EXCELSIOR/EXEDRA HASSLER/MARSALA/NARDIZZI/PALACE/PARIS/PLAZARAPHAEL/ REGINA BAGLIONI/RIMINI/ROYAL SANTINA
SAVOIA/SEILER/STROMBOLI
A) EXCURSIONS FROM TOUR 11 TO TOUR 20B) MORNING CITY TOURSC) AFTERNOON CITY TOURS*D) NIGHT CITY TOURS
* from Nov 16 until March 31st the pick-up for the afternoon tours will be 30 minutes earlier
Courtesy Hotel Pick-up Service: you may join the tours at our terminal in piazza dell’Esquilino 6, or use the complimentary courtesy hotel pick-up service as shown below: for pick-up from hotels not listed, please refer
to the concierge in your hotel.
7:00 7:45 14:10 19:10ARISTON/MORGANA/MARIANO/ KENNEDY/QUISISANA
7:00 8:15 14:45 19:45
ANGLO AMERICANO/BERNINI BRISTOL/BAROCCO/CENTRO/COMMODORE/
COSMOPOLITAN/GENOVA/ LUGANO/ MASSIMO D’AZEGLIO/MEDITERRANEO/ METROPOLE/MONTREALNORD NUOVA ROMA/QUATTRO FONTANE/QUIRINALE/
UNIVERSO/VIMINALE/VIRGILIO
7:00 8:10 14:40 19:30ALEXANDRA/ARTEMIDE/DEPETRIS/EXECUTIVE/IMPERIAE/JOLLY VENETO/MAJESTIC/ PALATINO
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DROP OFF
TOUR 1 THE TOUR ENDS IN ST. PETER’S SQUARE
TOUR 3 AT THE END OF THE TOUR YOU CAN GET OFF AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
STOPS:TOUR 5
TOUR 7
TOUR 10
TOUR 7a
TOUR 7b
1 - VIA VENETO2 - BARBERINI SQUARE3 - REPUBLIC SQUARE4 - VENICE SQUARE5 - APPIAN LINE BUS TERMINAL
DROPP OFF AT YOUR HOTEL OR VICINITY ACCORDINGTO TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
Concerning the drop off service at the end of our excursions please check this schedules
STOP 1
STOP 2
STOP 3
STOP 4
STOP 5
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TOUR 4TOUR 6
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TOUR 8TOUR 9
TOUR B
TOUR C
TOUR D
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TOUR 11
TOUR 12
TOUR 14
TOUR 15
TOUR 16
TOUR 19
TOUR 17
TOUR 18
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Tel: +39. 06/48.78.66 01Fax: +39. 06/47.42.214
ppian linePiazza dell’Esquilino, 6
00185 Roma