Day 1: Overnight Flight
Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art
and romance awaits you. Your journey begins
with an overnight flight to Rome, “The Eternal
City.”
Day 2: Arrive Rome, Italy
Upon arriving in Rome, the remainder of your
day is at leisure. This evening, join your
fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner at
a popular local restaurant featuring regional
delicacies and fine Italian wines.
Day 3: Rome - Classical Rome City Tour
This morning, visit Vatican City to attend the weekly papal audience and receive the blessing given by His Holiness, Benedict XVI. Later, visit St. Peter’s Basilica, built on the site where St. Peter was martyred. Known as the grandest of the world’s churches, St. Peter’s is unsurpassed in beauty. In the Vatican Museum you will view such historical treasures as the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s restored mural of the Last Judgment.
Day 4: Rome
This morning enjoy a locally guided panoramic tour of Rome featuring the impressive Piazza Venezia, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine and the famous Trevi Fountain. This afternoon, explore Rome on your own - perhaps visit the legendary Spanish Steps or shop for one-of-a-kind gifts.
Day 5: Rome - Assisi - Perugia
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Today you are off to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Take a guided walking tour of the old city, including the Basilica of St. Francis. Then, travel to medieval Perugia, the historic capital of Umbria. Here you will behold one of the grandest squares in Italy, the Piazza IV Novembre, and delight in the medieval palaces and ornate cathedrals.
Day 6: Perugia - Siena - Florence
A scenic journey through Tuscany’s graceful low-lying hills brings you to the mystical city of Siena. You will be delighted by its narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo. Upon arrival in Florence, visit a family-owned leather shop and learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making.
Day 7: Florence
In Florence, the “Cradle of Italian Renaissance,” visit the world-famous Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s incredible Statue of David. During your cultural tour of Florence, you'll also view the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Church of Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy this fascinating city on your own.
Day 8: Florence - Padua - Venice
Today you journey through central Italy to the medieval city of Padua to view the impressive six-domed Saints Basilica, dedicated to St. Anthony. Then it is on to the canal-laden city of Venice. This enchanting city was built on 117 tiny islands and is characterized by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges.
Day 9: Venice - Murano Island - Venice
Your day begins with a boat trip (weather permitting) to Murano Island for an up-close glass making demonstration. Next, return to Venice and visit charming St. Mark’s Square, the lively hub of the city's activity and events. A local expert will guide you on a walking tour of the area featuring St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Clock Tower with its famous Moors.
Day 10: Venice - Trento - Oberammergau, Germany
Today you make the scenic journey to the Bavarian village of Oberammergau. En route, travel through the majestic Dolomites with a special stop made in the Alpine town of Trento. During your visit, stroll the quaint streets and admire the artistic heritage of this Renaissance-inspired center.
Day 11: Oberammergau - Passion Play
The morning is at leisure for you to explore this lovely village. This afternoon, witness a performance of the Passion Play. The original performance dates back to 1634. During the Thirty Year War, the village of Oberammergau was spared the Black Plague and for this reason, the villagers vowed that every ten years they would give a play to honor the life of Christ. The performers are native Oberammergauers. To lend authenticity to the performance, the cast start to grow their hair and beards more than a year in advance. Also, the intricate costumes are made locally by the villagers. During the break in the performance, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip.
Day 12: Oberammergau - Tour Ends
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Vatican
Museums are not available on Sundays and
holiday Saturdays.
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Uffizi
Museum is closed on Mondays.
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Due to
flight schedules, you may require an early
morning departure from the hotel on the last
day of the tour. Return flights should not
be booked prior to 10 AM.
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On
occasion, due to inclement weather, your
boat trip to Murano Island may be
substituted with a visit to a local glass
factory in Venice.
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At
Collette, we pride ourselves on bringing
travelers the very best experiences a
destination offers. Our itineraries include
many activities and may consist of walking
on uneven terrain, heavy walking on uneven
terrain or heavy walking at times. Some of
the most unique sightseeing can mean
accessing locations that restrict
motorcoaches, especially in historic areas.
For your comfort, we recommend bringing
walking shoes.
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Double $5,999.00
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Triple $5,979.00
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Round Trip Air Fare
From Chicago (ORD) is included in the
cost of the trip. Other cities are
available on request and adjustment will
be made.
First deposit of
$500 per person. First come, first
served.
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Passports
are required
for this tour at your expense. Certain
countries require a minimum of 6 months passport
validity from date of return home. You are
strongly urged to contact the appropriate
consulate for details.
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Travel Services, Inc., its affiliated entities
and its and their employees, shareholders,
officers, directors, successors, agents, and
assigns (collectively "Collette"), own or
operate any person or entity which is to or does
provide goods or services for these trips.
Because neither maintains any control over the
personnel, equipment, or operations of these
suppliers, Collette assumes no responsibility
for and cannot be held liable for any personal
injury, death, property damage or other loss,
accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity
which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any
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expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate
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terrorism, computer problems, or other such
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are provided. Collette reserves the right to
make changes in the published itinerary
whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions
warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the
comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour.
They reserve the right to withdraw any tour
announced. Collette reserves the right to
decline to accept any person as a member of the
tour, or to require any participant to withdraw
from the tour at any time, when such action is
determined by the tour manager to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and general
welfare of the tour group or of the individual
participant. Neither does Collette accept
liability for any carrier's cancellation penalty
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concerning, relating, or referring to this
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concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be
resolved exclusively by binding arbitration
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American Arbitration Association in Rhode
Island. Such proceedings will be governed by
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acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Cancellation
Charges for this tour:
Cancellation Charges for this tour:
Deposit becomes non-refundable at 90 days prior
to departure for a group. 60-16 days prior to
departure: cancellation fee of 20% of total
price. 15-1 days prior to departure:
cancellation fee of 40% of total price. Day of
departure and after: 100% of total price.
Cancellation protection is highly recommended
and must be purchased no later than 90 days
prior to departure. The Waiver Insurance does
not cover any single supplement charges which
arise from an individual’s traveling companion
electing to cancel for any reason prior to
departure. All waivers are refundable outside
90 days. Air rates are subject to change until
tour is paid in full. Cancellation charges also
apply to reservations made for “pre” and “post”
night accommodations. All other monies will be
returned or credited to your credit card in
approximately 14 days. Upon cancellation of
transportation or travel services where you, the
customer, are not at fault and have not canceled
in violation of the terms and conditions above,
you will be refunded 100%. Please see your
sales agent for more information, or review our
brochure for details.
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following highly reputable industry
organizations: the United States Tour Operators
Association and the American Society of Travel
Agents. Each association operates a consumer
protection plan to cover deposits made by
travelers. Full details are available from the
organizations or Collette Travel Service.
Collette is pleased to give this additional
protection to our clients. Our
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is 2006766-20. Our State of Washington Unified
Business Number is 601220855. Our Nevada Sellers
of Travel registration number is 2003-0279.
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Come experience Italy’s history, culture, art and romance. While in Rome, you’ll attend the weekly papal audience and receive the blessing given by His Holiness, Benedict XVI. You’ll also visit St. Peter’s Basilica and view such artistic treasures as the Sistine Chapel. A guided panoramic tour of the “Eternal City” features the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, and the famous Trevi Fountain. Explore the birthplace of St. Francis when you travel to Assisi. A scenic journey through Tuscany’s low-lying hills brings you to the mystical city of Siena, with its narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo. Learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making during a visit to a family-owned leather shop in Florence. Here, a visit to the world-famous Academy Gallery reveals Michelangelo’s Statue of David. Explore the hub of Venetian life, St. Mark’s Square and travel to Murano Island for an up-close glass making demonstration when you spend two nights in Venice. Conclude your amazing journey with a performance of the world-renowned Oberammergau Passion Play in Oberammergau, Bavaria. Watch as the entire village gathers together to present you with their rendition of this biblical story.