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The “LILY” Tour
6 days - 5 Nights
Siena - Chianti Region - Florence - Verona – Venice – Lake Como
DEPARTURE DATES:
March – November 2010
Monday Departures Guaranteed in English only
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March 22
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June 07 & 21
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September 13 & 27
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April 12 & 26
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July 12 & 26
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October 11 & 25
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May 10 & 24
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August 09 & 23
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November 08
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Day 1: Monday - ROME - SIENA - CHIANTI REGION - FLORENCE (2 nights)
An early morning departure from Rome to SIENA, the delightful medieval city famous for the Palio. Siena is the city that stood still in time when the Black Death wiped out three quarters of its population in the 12th century. Today, you will tour this magnificent city with one of our professional local guides, Marvel at the Piazza del Campo, site of the world famous annual Palio Races. Later in the day you will leave for the Tuscan Chianti region, via the Chianti Road. You are in for a treat! A delicious wine-tasting session in a typical cellar producing some the world’s finest and preferred red Chianti and Tuscan wines in awaiting you. Continue on to Florence. Overnight. NH Anglo American or similar. (Four Star Property)
Day 2: Tuesday FLORENCE
This morning after your Continental buffet breakfast (included), you will begin your guided sightseeing tour of this fascinating city with its beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John and the Academy of Fine Arts housing the the David and “the Prisoners of the Stone” by the genius mastermind sculptor and painter Michelangelo. The rest of the day at leisure for shopping or relaxing with a glass of Tuscan wine in a sidewalk café or piazza enjoying the sights of this Renaissance birthplace. “OR” An optional sightseeing excursion to Pisa will be offered for those interested. Dinner with drinks (included). Overnight. NH Anglo American or similar. (Four Star Property)
Day 3: Wednesday FLORENCE - VERONA - VENICE (2 nights)
Today after enjoying your Continental buffet breakfast (included), we begin our departure for VERONA, the romantic city of the “eternal lovers”, Romeo & Juliet. Enjoy a guided visit of this enchanting and ancient Roman city. Visit the famous balcony of these fairy tale lovers, Romeo and Juliet and then the incredibly intact Roman Arena which will remind you of the magnificent Coliseum of Rome. Then continue towards Verona’s wine region for a wine tasting in a typical winery. At the end depart to VENICE. Transfer to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Experience the sights and sounds of this unique city on water and walk through the narrow streets and lanes to marvel in the beauty of this incredible place. Have a famous “Bellini” cocktail at the world renowned “Harry’s Bar”. Dinner with drinks (included). Overnight. Hotel Bonvecchiati or similar (Four Star Property)
Day 4: Thursday VENICE
Enjoy your Continental buffet breakfast (included), immediately following we begin our morning guided walking tour of this unique city of Canals and Gondolas to admire the astounding Piazza San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Venice is a golden fairy tale city floating on the sea. No visit would be complete without a visit a glass factory to see the ancient Venetian art of glassblowing, an art the dates back to 200 BC. This afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the beauty and charm of the glorious and wondrous UNESCO world site. Be adventurous, take a water bus or taxi to the Lido or Giudecca across the Grand Canal. For your convenience, there will be optional excursions offered also to the Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello or a Gondola ride, an experience of a lifetime. Overnight. Hotel Bonvecchiati or similar.
Day 5: Friday VENICE – LAKE COMO (1 Night)
After your Continental Buffet Breakfast this morning you will depart for the magnificent glacial region of Lake Como. The Lake, a mammoth glacial basin nestled high in the Italian and Swiss Alps, extending from the city of Como in Italy far into Switzerland on its northern most shore.
Lift your eyes across the deep-blue lake and you'll see the snow-capped Alps, it truly is a Shangri-La. The afternoon is at leisure for optional excursions to Lugano, Switzerland or to the Lake, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Dinner with drinks (included). Overnight Grand Hotel Como or similar. (Four Star Property)
Day 6: Saturday VENICE – MILAN Airport or Railway Station
Today enjoy your Continental Buffet Breakfast at leisure. Your tour ends. For your convenience, we have included a transfer to Malpensa International Airport, the Milan Railway Station or to a hotel in Milan city center. Please advise us in advance if you will need assistance with train reservations to Rome or any other city.
VISITS INCLUDE:
SIENA: Piazza del Campo / FLORENCE: Main monuments and Academy (no lines, pre-booked)
VERONA: The Arena and Juliet’s Balcony / VENICE: Main monuments and Doge’s Palace
Tour Features Include
Pick up from your Hotel in Rome to Join the Tour
English Speaking Tour Escort at Full Disposal
All Service Charges and Local Taxes
3 Dinners with Beverage Included
4 Star Hotels – Centrally Located
De-Lux Motor-coach (Air Conditioned/Heated
Continental Buffet Breakfast Included
Local English Speaking Guides in each City
Entrance Fees in Siena, Florence & Venice 2 Wine Tasting in a Typical Cellar
PRICE PER PERSON IN EURO
In double - 2 persons per room - €. 1,020.00
In single – Private room - €. 1,245.00
In triple – 3 persons per room - €. 960.00
CHIDREN PRICES
Child 0/3 years -- Free
Child 4 /11 years -- € 765.00
(Must share Parent Room)
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