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ROME, Christmas & New Year

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Rome is certainly the most described, illustrated and praised city in the world, and saying anything more about it or attempting to summarize its fascination, is no easy task. And the ideal time to experience Rome is during the Christmas Holiday Season - a special place to be! And you won't miss any of the most fascinating sights and sounds during either of these special holiday tours. Make sure you apply for your leave early and ENJOY a memorable Christmas season in Rome!

ITINERARY

4 Overnight Itinerary

Day 1: Afternoon & evening departure from selected pick-up points.

Day 2: After a breakfast stop (not incl.) in Northern Italy, we arrive in Pisa. See the Leaning Tower (entry fee €15) and the magnificent Piazza Del Duomo with the over 900 year old Cathedral. We then continue on to Rome and check in to our 4-Star Hotel in the early evening. Your tour guide will assist with the evening's dinner arrangements.

Day 3: 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 (€47 - price includes entrance fees, local guide, headphones; appropriate dress required). Returning back to our Hotel, relax and freshen up and join in for a Christmas Eve / New Year's Eve dinner (€35, incl. drinks) in a festive atmosphere. For New Year's tour, - we attend the New Year's Celebration in Rome with Champagne.

Day 4: MERRY CHRISTMAS / HAPPY NEW YEAR! After breakfast, we are on to St. Peter's Basilica to attend a Christmas Mass prior to attend Pope Benedict's Christmas/ New Year Blessing at St. Peter's Square. In the early afternoon we embark on our Grand City Tour of Imperial Rome, highlighting sights such as the Forum, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Palatine Hill and the baroque monuments of the Piazza Navona (traditional Christmas Market), Trevi Fountain and more. Freshen up at the hotel before we'll gather for a traditional Christmas / New Year's Dinner (not incl.) in a festive atmosphere.

Day 5: Spend the day exploring the "Eternal City" on your own or join us on an optional excursion to Pompeii & Sorrento (€70 - minimum participation {20} required. Price includes entrance fees.) In Pompeii, we'll visit the excavations of the ancient city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. After a ride along the coast, we arrive in Sorrento where you'll have an opportunity for lunch (not incl.) followed by a bit of shopping and sightseeing prior to returning back to Rome.

Day 6: After breakfast and check out, we depart for Florence, the "City of Renaissance". We begin our day on a walking tour of this historic city, we'll visit the Santa Croce Church (where Michelangelo is buried), the Cathedral, with its imposing cupola (landmark of the city), the Baptistery, Signoria Square and more. During some free time, take advantage of the excellent shopping opportunities for leather goods, gold items or visit the original "David" (entry not incl.) located in the Academy of Fine Arts. After dinner (€19), we begin our return trip back to Germany.

Day 7: Morning and early afternoon arrival at points of origin.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

INCLUDED:

  • Roundtrip transportation by nonsmoking Deluxe Motor Coach with WC, AC
  • 4 Overnights with Breakfast Buffet in a 4-Star Hotel in Rome
  • Rome Grand City Tours
  • Florence walking tour
  • Visit to Pisa
  • Attendance at Christmas Mass
  • Piazza Navona Christmas Market
  • New Year Champagne Celebration in Rome
  • Sightseeing as per itineraries
  • Services of an Guide

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Single room supplement, $240 per person (lf booking on a double/triple 'share' basis and none is available, please understand that you will be required to pay the single supplement.)
  • Optional excursions
  • Lunches & Dinners
  • Tips & expenses of a personal nature

CHILDREN: 3-12 years of age receive a $60 discount. Under 3, require a bus seat and their own safety seat (not provided), paying $240. Children 12 & under pay half price for optional excursions


DOCUMENTS: Tourist Passport for both military and 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 and 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, $100.; within 14-7 days prior, $180.; 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 Rome, Christmas & New Year

Dates Overnights Price Confirmed

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Departure Times of Rome, Christmas & New Year

1630 - BAUMHOLDER
Smith Barracks Outside Main Gate, Kennedy Allee, Post Office
1915 - HEIDELBERG
Park and Drive Circle, Outside Back Gate, Patrick Henry Village
1815 - KAISERSLAUTERN-East
Kleber Kaserne, Back Gate Parking Lot (across from cemetery, next to flower shop)
1800 - KAISERSLAUTERN-West
Parking Lot (off A6 West exit), next to traffic circle by McDonalds
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)
1500 - SPANGDAHLEM AFB
Visitor Control Center Parking Lot, Outside New Main Gate
1730 - STUTTGART
Patch Barracks, Outside Main Gate
1830 - WIESBADEN Airfield
Outside Main Gate

ADDITIONAL $30 SUPLEMENTAL CHARGE FOR THESE PICK-UPS

1430 - BAMBERG
Warner Barracks, Outside Gate 3, Zollnerstrasse
1400 - GRAFENWÖHR
Outside Gate 3
1700 - ILLESHEIM
Storck Brcks, Outside Main Gate
1600 - KATTERBACH
Outside Main Gate, Bus Stop
1530 - SCHWEINFURT
Ledward Barracks, Outside Main Gate
1430 - VILSECK
Rose Barracks, Outside Main Gate, BMW Car Dealer

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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