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ITALY BASIC

: (LAND-ONLY) ROME, FLORENCE & VENICE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 3 nights in a centrally situated hotel Rome, B&B
• 2 nights in a centrally situated hotel Florence, B&B
• 2 nights in a centrally situated hotel Venice , B&B
• 2nd Class train ROME/FLORENCE/VENICE including seat reservations
• Morning Tour of Florence
• Morning Walking tour of Venice
• Venice Gondola serenade

ITALY

: WINTER WONDERLAND

PLEASE NOTE:
The following rates are not valid between Christmas & New Year or during the Carnival in Venice.

Rates are subject to availability of the services offered and remain subject to currency fluctuations until the final invoice has been issued by Italian Excursions.

10 DAY / 9 NIGHT LAND ARRANGMENTS PACKAGE PER PERSON SHARING: LAND-ONLY PACKAGE INCLUDES: 2 nights centrally situated hotel in Venice, b/b walking tour of Venice 2nd class Eurostar train Venice / Florence including seat allocation 2 nights centrally situated hotel in Florence, b/b Am Tour of Florence 2nd class Eurostar train Florence / Rome including seat allocation 2 nights centrally situated hotel in Rome, b/b Classic tour of Rome 2 nights tour from Rome to Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento & Capri tour (see details below of tour) 1 x night centrally situated hotel in Rome, b/b NOT INCLUDED: Flights and Airport Departure Taxes Passport and Visa costs Travel Insurance Meals other than breakfasts (unless otherwise stated) Private Transfers and Tours (unless otherwise stated) Items of a personal nature e.g. drinks, telephone calls, laundry, etc.

Venice:
Morning City Walking Sightseeing

Departure at 09h15 from the A.P.T. (Tourist Office) in St. Mark’s Square (Napoleon Arches).
Operating all year round except Jan 01, Dec 25.
Visit to the historical centre of the City and its monuments: St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica, Baptistry, Ducal Palace, Prisons, Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory and lasts about 2 hours.

Florence
MORNING SIGHTSEEING

Including Piazzale Michelangelo, Academy Gallery (*), Cathedral (**), Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistry. Duration approximately 3 hours.
Operating daily.
(*) Closed on Mondays. It will be replaced with the Bargello or Cappelle Medicee.
(**) It cannot be visited on Sundays and during religious holidays.
Pick-up point: 09h00 Lazzi Express Travel Office in Railway Station Square on the corner with Piazza
dell'Unita

Rome
CLASSIC ROME

Including Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, St Peter’s Basilica (with Papal blessing on Sundays) and Piazza Navona. Operating daily. Pick up from hotels between 08h00 and 08h40. Duration approximately 3 hours.

FULL DAY TOUR FROM ROME TO NAPLES AND POMPEII

Leaving Rome by escorted coach we take the "Highway of the Sun", crossing the fertile Latium countryside with its Roman castles and vineyards and the Ciociaria (grain and vegetable cultivation area). Approximately half way to Naples, there is a splendid view of the Abbey Of Montecassino, famous for its complete destruction during World War II, and the exact reconstruction since then. Leaving Latium, we enter Campania, passing Caserta, and the sumptuous Palace of the Bourbon Kings (XVII Cent.), continuing on to Naples, where we take the modern ring road that seems suspended above the city, with a view that extends from the blue sea and beyond to the hills of the Vomero and Capodimonte. We continue on to Posillipo, traditionally a residential area since Greek-Roman times. Descending towards Mergellina and travelling along the coastal Via Caracciolo, we reach S. Lucia, ancient fishing village and Castel Dell’Ovo that seems to float on the water. Continuing the visit to Naples: Piazza Plebiscito with the Royal Palace and the Basilica Of S. Francesco Di Paola, San Carlo Opera House, Gallery Of Umberto I and the Maschio Angioino (XIII cent. fortress). The visit ends at the commercial port. On to Pompeii, ancient Greek-Roman city that was completely buried under ash during the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Almost completely brought to light by the excavations started in 1748 and still in progress today.

Lunch and visit the excavations on foot, lasting approximately 2 hours.

Departure for Rome driving along the "Highway of the Sun" approximately3 hours ride.

Return to or nearby your hotel. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit a Coral and Cameo factory where you can purchase exquisite hand-made works.

Pick up from hotels between 06h45 and 07h15. Duration approximately 13 hrs.
Operating daily the year round.

3 Days (2 nights) Tour from Rome to Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento & Capri

Day 01
Leaving Rome by escorted coach we take the "Highway of the Sun", crossing the fertile Latium countryside and driving by the Roman Castles (vineyards), the Ciociaria (grain and vegetable cultivation). Approximately halfway to Naples, a splendid view of the ABBEY OF MONTECASSINO, famous for its complete destruction during World War II, and the exact reconstruction since then. Leaving Latium, we enter Campania, passing by CASERTA, and the sumptuos ROYAL PALACE of the Bourbon Kings (XVIII Cent.) continuing on to NAPLES where we take the modern ring road that seems suspended above the City, with a view that extends from the blue sea to the hills of the Vomero and Capodimonte. We continue on to Posillipo, traditionally a residential area since Greek-Roman times. Descending towards Mergellina and travelling along the coastal Via Caracciolo, we reach S. LUCIA, ancient fishing village and CASTEL DELL'OVO, an ancient fortress which seems to float on the water. Continuing the visit of
Naples: PIAZZA PLEBISCITO with the ROYAL PALACE and the BASILICA OF S. FRANCESCO DI PAOLA, SAN CARLO OPERA HOUSE, GALLERY OF UMBERTO I and the MASCHIO ANGIOINO (XIII cent. fortress). The visit ends at the commercial port.

PASSION IN PARIS

: LOVE IN PARIS

(LAND-ONLY) PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 5 nights Paris in centrally situated 3* , B&B
• Private Transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport
• 1 hour City Cruise on Seine River for 2 persons
• Romantic Dinner for 2 persons in elegant Art Nouveau style restaurant on the Champs Elysées (3-course menu without drinks)
• Dinner and Show Moulin Rouge or Lido

PARIS DIJON & BURGUNDY

: FRANCE

 (LAND-ONLY) 8 NIGHT PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 3 nights in centrally situated Hotel Paris, B&B
• Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Paris
• 2nd Class TGV Train Paris/Dijon/Paris (1½ hours each way)
• 3 nights in centrally situated Hotel Dijon, B&B
• Full Day Tour in the Dijon area with wine tastings (terms and conditions apply)
• 2 nights in centrally situated Hotel Beaune, B&B
• Half Day Tour in the Beaune area with tastings (terms and conditions apply)

NOT INCLUDED:

• Flights and Airport departure taxes
• Passport and visa costs
• Travel Insurance
• Meals other than breakfast
• Tours other than those mentioned above
• Private transfers

WINTER PARIS

:  5 NIGHTS )

 (LAND-ONLY) PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 5 nights Paris in centrally situated hotel, B&BHalf day tour of Paris (pick up and drop off at hotel)
• Moulin Rouge or Lido  Show (pick up and drop off at hotel)
• Half-Day Tour to Versailles (pick up and drop off at hotel)
• Full Day Tour to the Chateaux in the Loire Valley (pick up and drop off at hotel)

TCM - PARIS MONUMENTS & RIVER SEINE CRUISE

Panoramic tour by minibus + cruise on the Seine
From the comfort of our air-conditioned minibus, our driver-guide will chauffeur you past Paris’ most famous monuments and sights: Notre-Dame Cathedral (photo-stop), the lively Marais district, the Louvre Museum, the Place Vendome, the Place de la Concorde, the Avenue des Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe and the Invalides.

Our morning continues with a cruise along the River Seine (1hour) discovering Paris and her multiple bridges from a completely different angle. At the end of this tour, our driver-guide will propose to either stay at the foot of the Eiffel Tower or transport you back to your hotel.

Hotel pick up and drop off
Operates all year round
Departure: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 8.30am
Duration: around 3.30 hours

SM -MOULIN ROUGE SHOW

An unforgettable evening at the Moulin Rouge with the new "FÉERIE" (Fairy) Show.
(1/2 bottle of champagne per person)

Hotel pick up and drop off
Season: All year round
Departure:
- Every Evening at 8.00 pm (except on Friday and Saturday at 10.00 pm only)
- No departure on 31st December

V - VERSAILLES

Discover Versailles Palace, the symbol of France's grandeur during the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Accompanied by our driver-guide, you will appreciate the magnificent park, the Trianons (view from the outside) and on Sunday afternoons, during the summer, the magic fountain display in the park.

Unguided visit to the State Apartments (Hall of Mirrors, Queen's Apartments).
Entrance Ticket Included.

Hotel pick up and drop off
Season: All year round
Departure:
- 8.00am on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- 1.30pm daily (except on Monday)
Duration: around 3.30hrs (drive time included)

CHL - LOIRE VALLEY CASTLES

Discover the Loire Valley, cradle of the French Renaissance and visit its jewels: the fabulous chateau of Chambord, Cheverny (visit of the furnished castle).
After lunch (included), discover the charms of the Chateau of Chenonceau and its enchanting gardens (guided visit).

Summer: Excursion by minibus. Entrance tickets and lunch included (except drinks).
Winter: Tour operated by coach with licensed multilingual guide. Hotel pick-up and drop off by minibus. Entrance tickets and lunch included (except drinks).

Hotel pick up and drop off
Departure in Summer:
- on Monday, Thursday and Saturday at around 6.45am.
- Return around 7.30pm
Departure in Winter:
- on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (except on Dec.24 and 31) at around 6.45am.
- Return around 8.30pm

ITALIAN RIVIERA

: CINQUE TERRE - LAND ONLY PACKAGE INCLUDING : 

• 3 x nights at the chosen Hotel in Monterosso al Mare
• Breakfast daily
• Full day tour of the Cinque Terre including: private English speaking guide and one-day Cinque Terre Pass  covering the public local transports.

 NOT INCLUDED :

• Flights and Airport Departure Taxes
• Passport and Visa costs
• Travel Insurance
• Meals other than breakfasts (unless otherwise stated)
• Private Transfers and Tours (unless otherwise stated)
• Items of a personal nature e.g. drinks, telephone calls, laundry, etc.

LAKE COMO 

: LAND ONLY PACKAGE INCLUDING :

• 4 nights centrally situated Hotel Como
• Breakfast daily
• Private vehicle with english speaking driving escort for full day tour of Lake Como
• Private english speaking local guide and entrance fees for visit of Villa del Balbianello in Lenno
• Half day tour to Lake Lugano with private car and English speaking Guide

NOT INCLUDED:

• Flights and Airport Departure Taxes
• Passport and Visa costs
• Travel Insurance
• Meals other than breakfasts (unless otherwise stated)
• Private Transfers and Tours (unless otherwise stated)
• Items of a personal nature e.g. drinks, telephone calls, laundry, etc.

PARMA PACKAGE

: LAND ONLY PACKAGE INCLUDING :

For guests who enjoy visiting places out of the beaten route and trying typical Italian specialities in artistic surroundings , this is the ideal extension .The lovers of music will be glad to be in the areas where Giuseppe Verdi composed some of his masterpieces and the lovers of good food will spoil their taste buds with the flavours of the rich local cuisine.

• Private transfer from/to Parma Rail Station
• Accommodation at 4* Palace Hotel Maria Luigia for 2 nights
• Breakfast daily
• Private guide for half day tour of  Parma
• Entrance fees to the Baptistry
• One Dinner at Angiol d’Or Restaurant

Optional excursions :

Half day excursion in the countryside around Parma – Duration approx 4 hours
A relaxed excursion in the countryside near Parma to follow the trails of two of the Italian excellences in
Food : Parmigiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma. Your driver and guide will take you to one of the local farms where you can sample these Italian delicious specialities and taste some local wine.

Including :
Private car and guide
Parmigiano and Prosciutto and wine tasting

FULL DAY TOUR TO MARANELLO (APPRX 8 HOURS)  
An exciting excursion in the Ferrari World.  Visit Maranello which is the “red town” where everything is Ferrari. Enjoy a tour of the Gallery with mementos of this famous Italian car brand from the beginning to nowadays. Have lunch at Il Cavallino, where the entire Ferrari people eat, this is located opposite the Factory and it is not unlikely to bump in one of the famous drivers. The visit will also include a stop in one of the balsamic vinegar farms in the area of Modena.

Including :
Private car and guide
Entrance fees to the Ferrari gallery
Balsamic vinegar tasting
Lunch with wine at Il Cavallino

ABOVE PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Flights and Airport Departure Taxes
• Passport and Visa costs
• Travel Insurance
• Meals other than breakfasts (unless otherwise stated)
• Private Transfers and Tours (unless otherwise stated)
• Items of a personal nature e.g. drinks, telephone calls, laundry, etc.