99 Itinerary and included sightseeing Day 1: Arrive Rome Check-in to your hotel & this evening meet your Tour Manager & get to know your fellow Contiki travellers over dinner. Then it’s time to hit the streets for some sightseeing of Italy’s ancient capital city. (D) See Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Colosseum & Roman Forum Day 2: Rome Tap into ‘La Dolce Vita’ of the “Eternal City” & explore this living museum. Get a feeling for Imperial Rome’s glory on an optional tour of the Roman Forum & Colosseum. (B) Day 3: Rome to Florence Pass through rural Umbria’s rolling hills & terraced vineyards to Renaissance Florence. A local guide gives you the inside track on the city’s striking buildings & sacred art. (B,D) See St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria in Florence Day 4: Florence Uncover the amazing masterpieces of Michelangelo’s home, Florence. Also, shop
along the Ponte Vecchio or wrap your lips around some fine Tuscan cuisine before hitting up the Florentine nightlife. (B) Florentine leather craft demonstration Day 5: Florence Enjoy a day trip out to the hills of the rustic Chianti region for a wine tasting & a stop in medieval San Gimignano the quintessential Tuscan town. (B) Day 6: Florence to Venice Roll through the Tuscan hillside, stopping in Pisa to check out its architectural wonder, the Leaning Tower. Snake through the Apennine Mountains to fairytale Venice. (B,D) Day 7: Venice Meander through the ‘floating city’s’ tight alleyways & canals to find grand squares, art-filled palazzos, interesting little shops, bars & markets. A gondola ride optional is a must! (B) See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges’ Palace & St. Mark’s Square Murano glass-blowing demonstration Day 8: Depart Venice/Rome The tour ends after breakfast in Venice & it’s time to say "arrivederci" to your new friends. Or if you prefer, catch a free transfer back to Rome where your tour ends upon arrival. (B)
Time Out Hotels 8 Days Italian Espresso 2 countries 7 nights hotels 7 breakfasts & 3 dinners Ponte Vecchio, Florence
What’s included All as per itinerary • 7 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation (more on pages 62-65) • 7 continental breakfasts (B) & 3 three-course dinners (D) • A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver • Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging • Ferry crossing • Sightseeing tours of all major cities • Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges WORLD • Number of World HERITAGE SITES VISITED Heritage sites visited
Please note: Day 1 & Day 8 (ending in Venice) have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.
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Remains of the Colossus of Nero, Rome
When to go and how much Code: BBHI Summer 2010
Code: WWHI Winter 2010/11
Start Rome
Start Rome
2010 APR 10 MAY 1 MAY 15 MAY 22 MAY 29 JUN 5 JUN 19 JUN 26 JUL 3 JUL 10 JUL 17 JUL 24 JUL 31 AUG 7 AUG 21 SEP 4 SEP 11 SEP 18 SEP 25 OCT 2
Finish Total Cost Venice A$ pp* or Rome APR MAY MAY MAY JUN JUN JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG AUG AUG SEP SEP SEP OCT OCT
17 8 22 29 5 12 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 28 11 18 25 2 9
1469 1509 1545 1545 1545 1545 1545 1545 1569 1569 1569 1569 1569 1569 1545 1545 1545 1545 1545 1469
Finish Total Cost Venice A$ pp* or Rome
2010 OCT 23 NOV 13 NOV 27 DEC 11 DEC 18 DEC 22 DEC 27
OCT NOV DEC DEC DEC DEC JAN
30 20 4 18 25 29 3
1325 1299 1299 1299 1339 1339 1339
2011 JAN 8 JAN 22 FEB 12 FEB 26 MAR 5 MAR 19
JAN 15 JAN 29 FEB 19 MAR 5 MAR 12 MAR 26
1339 1265 1265 1265 1265 1289
All tour prices above are based on twin-share. *If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a same sex roommate at no extra charge (either twin or triple-share). BBHI - Summer 2010 Single room supplement of A$459. WWHI - Winter 2010/11 Single room supplement of A$409. Triple-share reduction of 5% available based on the twin-share tour price. For earlybird deals go to contiki.com.au/earlybirds & for travel insurance see page 141. Tour starts 5:00pm & ends approx. 8:00am. For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see page 142. For details of winter tours between Oct 2009 - Mar 2010, ask Contiki or your travel agent. Local meals like Italian antipasti
Save Money! If you pay 12 months in advance, you save A$129. Or pay 6 months in advance and save up to A$75. See page 19 for details.
Mix+Match Combine this trip with another tour and double your fun! Fly to Athens and connect with the Greek Island Hopping tour detailed on pages 122-123 or connect with the Spotlight on Greece tour detailed on pages 124-125. Alternatively, fly to Berlin and connect with the Eastern Road tour detailed on pages 112-113. Use low-cost airlines with these tours. See page 20.
You choose! You can end your tour in either Venice or Rome.
FLORENCE: Entry to one of the city's largest nightclubs including one drink - Delicious Tuscan countryside feast with local Chianti wine & entertainment VENICE: Gondola ride through the city’s canals, a truly Venetian experience - Authentic Venetian dinner with a selection of specialities & regional wines Go to contiki.com/espresso-explore-more for all the optional extras you can do (at an additional cost).