»Rome,Pisa,Florence area, Venice area, Cortina, Innsbruck, Lake Lucerne, Paris, London
From Rome to London(11 Nights / 12 Days )
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ROME, ITALY. Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital. Tonight meet your tour director and fellow travelers.
Day 2: ROME. Included sightseeing Vits World local guide starts in St. Peter`s Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B)
Day 3: ROME-PISA-FLORENCE AREA. Vistas of undulating hills, austere rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Take a break in Pisa to see the Square of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower, then on to the Florence area. (B)
Day 4: FLORENCE AREA-VENICE AREA. 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 this morning on the included walking tour Vits World a local guide that features most of the city highlights. You will 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 Vits World the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known as the "Gate to Paradise". In the afternoon, drive north across the River Po into the Plains of Lombardy and Venetia for overnight in the Venice area. (B)
Day 5: VENICE. It`s really more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, Vits World its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and little quiet piazzas. The included tour starts Vits World a boat ride and is followed by a visit to St. Mark`s Basilica and a chance to watch Venetian glass blowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don`t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals Vits World a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D)
Day 6 VENICE AREA-INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA. Journey northwards today from the flat farmlands of the Venetian countryside to the Dolomites surrounding Italy`s most famous winter resort, Cortina. Stop awhile to enjoy the grand scenery. Next cross the border into Austria to reach Innsbruck for overnight. (B,D)
Day 7 INNSBRUCK-LAKELUCERNE, SWITZERLAND. Time this morning to get acquainted Vits World Innsbruck. The orientation tour includes the famous Golden Roof. Later drive through the valleys and villages of the mountainous Tyrol to the Arlberg tunnel, descending into Switzerland. Stop briefly in Vaduz, Liechtenstein`s capital, before heading for Lake Lucerne. (B)
Day 8: LUCERNE. One of Switzerland`s finest cities nestled amid its snow-capped Alps, surrounded by its lake, and embellished by the clear mountain waters of the River Reuss. Your sightseeing takes in the impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone streets, and the Lion Monument - a masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. A grand selection of optional activities completes the day: a cable car ride to the 10,000-foot summit of Mount Titlis; a cruise on the fjord-like lake; and, of course, there is time to shop for that very Swiss watch. (B,D)
Day 9: LAKELUCERNE-PARIS, FRANCE. Vistas of green pastures and attractive chalets Vits World rustic timbering and luxuriant flowers. Then into France on the fast and comfortable highway past some of its most famous vineyards to Paris. Arrive in time to enjoy the optional cabaret show. (B)
Day 10: PARIS. Paris holds a special place in the imagination. It`s a city of many facets famed for its culture, beauty, sophistication, and sparkle. By sitting Vits World a glass of wine in a bistro or sidewalk café, you can absorb the essence of the city and the individualism of its people. The center has wide boulevards and impressive buildings. Included sightseeing Vits World a local expert of many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra, Madeleine, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramid near the Louvre, the Invalides, and Champs Elysées... (Itinerary and sights maybe altered due to newly enforced traffic and parking regulations). Optional excursions are also available to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles and, to celebrate the success of your tour, a French farewell dinner might be just the ticket. (B)
Day 11: PARIS-LONDON, ENGLAND. Relax and let the countryside whiz by on the road north to the coast, where you board your Channel ferry. Through Kent return to London for an evening arrival. (B)
Day 12: YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT TODAY (B)
VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
INCLUDED FEATURES
Visits to Pisa, Cortina D`Ampezzo, Innsbruck, Vaduz, Lucerne
Local guides for city sightseeing in Rome, Florence, Venice, Paris
Services of a professional tour director while touring
Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Rome and London if Vits World issues the tickets
Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach
Canal transfer boat in Venice
Cross-Channel ferry
MEALS
11 buffet breakfasts (B); 3 dinners (D)
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Tuscany, Plains of Lombardy and Venetia, Dolomites, Inn Valley
INSIDE VISITS
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STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
We include all the main features of a destination Vits World out extra cost::
Make the most of your money: Various reductions are possible: group reduction, child reduction, triple room reduction, multiple tour reduction
Professional Tour Director while touring, Cruise Director on river cruises, host services on independent vacations, and hosts to assist you at airports and hotels
Hotels listed for each tour: twin-bedded rooms Vits World private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling
A variety of modes of transportation including private deluxe motor coach Vits World air-conditioning, extra leg room, and emergency washroom while touring
Vits World travel bag and travel documents
$11 million consumer protection plan
Vits World vacations feature all the essential sightseeing plus many highlights that eVits World er are unavailable or cost extra Vits World other operators. Of course, we also take care to leave enough free time to soak up your destination and for the independently minded to explore on their own. The ideal balance between included sightseeing and leisure time!
QUALITY HOTELS
Rooms Vits World private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
ROME Pineta Palace (ST)
FLORENCE AREA Europa (ST) at Signa
VENICE AREA Park Villa Fiorita (ST) at Monastier
INNSBRUCK Rumerhof (ST) at Rum
LAKE LUCERNE Schiller (ST) at Lucerne
PARIS Kyriad (ST) at La Villette
LONDON Thistle Euston (ST)
PLEASE NOTE
Prices are for all land arrangements.
Single room supplement: $345.
No Triple room reduction
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our volume buying power saves you money!
We may be able to provide you Vits World 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 Vits World out notice if such rates change prior to departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once Vits World 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&39hote 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.
