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ITALY, Simply the Best

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ITINERARY

5 Overnight Itinerary

DAY 1: Afternoon and evening departure from various pick-up points.

DAY 2: Morning arrival in Venice where we'll board a local "waterbus" and transverse the Venetian Lagoon to San Marco Square. We then continue on a walking orientation tour, the best way to see such attractions as San Marco Cathedral, the Rialto Bridge overlooking the Canale Grande and more interesting sights. Your tour leader can organize a romantic gondola ride (not incl, €25) followed by a visit to a glass-blowing factory. After a bit of free shopping time, your tour guide can suggest dinner arrangements (€23) before we check in to our 4-Star Hotel in Venice-Veneto.

DAY 3: After an early breakfast, we depart for Rome, arriving at our hotel in the late afternoon. Relax & freshen up before dinner - your tour guide will assist with arrangements at a popular restaurant (€26) and also provide suggestions for additional evening activities.

DAY 4: Spend the day exploring the "Eternal City" on your own or join us on a full-day optional excursion to Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri (€83 - weather permitting and minimum participation required.) In Pompeii, we visit the excavations of the ancient city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. After a ride along the beautiful coast, we arrive in Sorrento where you'll have an opportunity for lunch (not incl) and take advantages of the bargains for inlaid wood and cameos. We'll then board our boat for the journey to the Island of Capri. In the evening, we'll board the boat for the trip to Naples, returning to Rome for our last night in the "eternal city".

DAY 5: The morning is dedicated to the Rome of the Renaissance on our optional tour to the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica (€45; appropriate dress required, i.e. no shorts, muscle shirts, etc.). In the afternoon, our Grand City Tour of Ancient Rome will highlight such sights as the Forum, the Colosseum (when available, entry not incl), the Palatine and the baroque monuments of the Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain. Check with your tourguide for the evening's entertainment suggestions.

DAY 6: Following breakfast and check-out, we depart Rome for Pisa to visit the leaning Tower and the magnificent Piazza Del Duomo with the over 900 year old Cathedral. Afterwards, we continue to Florence and check in to our hotel; your tour guide assists with dinner arrangements.

DAY 7: After breakfast and check-out, we begin our day in Florence, with a walking tour through the "Cradle of the Renaissance" - seeing such historic sights as the Ponte Vecchio, the Dome, Santa Croce Church (Michelangelo's tomb), Michelangelo's David in the Academia of Fine Arts and more. In the afternoon there's plenty of time for sight-seeing, shopping, or relaxing at one of the sidewalk cafés before dinner at a Florence restaurant situated in the historic "old town". After dinner we begin our return trip to Germany.

LAST DAY: Morning and noon arrival at points of origin.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

INCLUDED:

  • Roundtrip transportation by nonsmoking Deluxe Motor Coach, with WC, AC
  • 5 overnights with Breakfast Buffet in 4-Star Deluxe Hotels. 1 overnight in Venice/Veneto area, 1 overnight in Florence/Tuscany and 3 overnights in Rome
  • Venice Waterbus Ride
  • Rome Grand City Tour
  • Venice & Florence walking tours
  • Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Other sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Services of an Guide

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Single room supplement, $300. per person (Every effort will be made to accommodate 'share' basis reservations and requests - if none is available, please understand that you will be required to pay the single supplement.)
  • Optional excursions
  • Entrance fees, approx. €40
  • Lunches and Dinners
  • Tips & expenses of a personal nature

CHILDREN: 3-12 years of age receive a $50 discount. Under 3, require a bus seat and their own safety seat (not provided), pay $250. Children 12 & under travel at 1/2 price on optional tours.


DOCUMENTS: Valid US Tourist Passport for military & civilian personnel. Military without a tourist passport should check with their Personnel Office or the Foreign Clearance Guide for information on current travel regulations to Switzerland, Austria & Italy. It is the responsibility of NON US CITIZENS to meet proper VISA requirements for ALL countries.


CANCELLATION FEES (Per Person): More than 14 days prior to departure, $80; within 14-7 days prior, $200; 7 days or less, 50% of tour price will be charged.

NO REFUND FOR NO SHOWS!


NOTE: No checks can be cashed during the tour, nor can credit cards be used to pay for optional tours, so please plan accordingly. Hotel ratings by local standard. reserves the right, when necessary, to change hotel accommodations without sacrificing quality. Itinerary and prices subject to change without notice. is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged articles.

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Dates & Prices of Italy, Simply the Best

Dates Overnights Price Confirmed
November
26.11.2008 - 03.12.2008 5 $ 719
December
12.12.2008 - 19.12.2008 5 $ 709

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Departure Times of ITALY, Simply the Best

1315 - BAMBERG
Warner Barracks, Outside Gate 3, Zollnerstrasse
1630 - BAUMHOLDER
Smith Barracks Outside Main Gate, Kennedy Allee, Post Office
1845 - DARMSTADT
Cambrai Fritsch Kaserne, Outside North Gate, (Exit Gate), Ludwigshöhstr.
1400 - GRAFENWÖHR
Outside Gate 3
1645 - HANAU
Pioneer Kaserne, Outside Main Gate
1915 - HEIDELBERG
Park and Drive Circle, Outside Back Gate, Patrick Henry Village
1700 - ILLESHEIM
Storck Brcks, Outside Main Gate
1800 - KAISERSLAUTERN
'Share a Ride' Parking Lot (off A6 West exit), next to traffic circle by McDonalds
1600 - KATTERBACH
Outside Main Gate, Bus Stop
1715 - LANDSTUHL
Bus Stop Outside between Gate 2 & 4
1945 - MANNHEIM
Ben Franklin Village, Outside Main Gate, Traffic Circle
1730 - RAMSTEIN
Shell Station (Autohof), off A6, Landstuhl exit #13 (€5 per day)
1415 - SCHWEINFURT
Ledward Barracks, Outside Main Gate
1500 - SPANGDAHLEM AFB
Visitor Control Center Parking Lot, Outside New Main Gate
1730 - STUTTGART
Patch Barracks, Outside Main Gate
1430 - VILSECK
Rose Barracks, Outside Main Gate, BMW Car Dealer
1800 - WIESBADEN Airfield
Outside Main Gate
1500 - WÜRZBURG
Leighton Barracks, Outside the Gerbrunn Gate

Other Pick-ups available on request, Minimum Participation Required.

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Right is reserved to program changes and alterations as well as substitution of services listed above,
when and where necessary without prior notice. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum
participation is not reached.

Hotel ratings by local standard. reserves the right, when necessary, to change hotel
accommodations without sacrificing quality. Itinerary and prices subject to change without notice.
is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged articles. Conditions accepted upon booking.

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