Amazing Italy
A 9-Day tour starting from $1,725
Length: 9 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: 2007-08 European Fall, Winter and Spring
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: W202
   
 
About This Tour
Follow Roman history from the origins of the Empire to the unification of Italy. The Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel in Rome, Renaissance Florence and the splendour of St Mark’s Square in Venice brings it all to life!
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury 40 seat touring coach with extra legroom & onboard toilet
  • First Class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary transfers Day 2 & Day 9 between Rome Airport and your tour hotel

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner of Italian cuisine in Rome (HD)
  • 7 buffet breakfasts (BB), 2 three course table d’hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

9 Days - Italy

Tour Pace - With two night stays in each of the cities, this tour is relaxed and well paced. Rome to Florence & Florence to Venice are only half day drives, allowing plenty of time to explore Orvieto and Verona en route.

Fellow Passengers - This tour appeals to passengers seeking an in-depth look into the three main cultural cities of northern Italy. Popular with guests who have a limited vacation time and lovers of art, history and architecture.

DAY 1 – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Rome.

DAY 2 – ARRIVE ROME
Welcome to the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome - once the hub of a vast empire that spread from Britain to the Persian Gulf and from Africa to Germany. Complimentary transfers to your Insight tour hotel depart Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 09.30, 12.30 & 15.30 hours. Later, please join your fellow guests and Tour Director for a Welcome Drink.    
Hotel: Massimo D’Azeglio.

DAY 3 – ROME SIGHTSEEING
A local guide introduces you to the grandeur of the city today. Your tour begins at St. Peter's Basilica, mother church of the Catholic faith and built around the tomb of St Peter. Once inside, marvel at Michelangelo's early masterpiece - the ‘Pieta’, as well as the splendid dome, completed after his death. Now cross the River Tiber to visit one of the wonders of ancient Rome – the Colosseum, where gladiators (and sometimes martyrs) fought to the death against armed warriors or wild beasts. Your tour concludes with a view over the remains of the Roman Forum, once the bustling centre of commerce, law and religion. This afternoon is free to shop, relax on the Via Veneto, or continue sightseeing? Perhaps visit the Catacombs, the Pantheon, or the Spanish Steps. This evening, why not try a typically Roman dinner in one of the many restaurants? (BB)

DAY 4 – ROME – FLORENCE
Following breakfast, take a short drive to the independent Vatican State. Here, with a local guide, visit the superb Vatican Museums - treasure house of the Catholic faith with vast collections of ancient and Renaissance art, gathered by Popes over the ages. Marvel at Raphael's brilliant work as you continue into the Sistine Chapel, glorious masterpiece of Michelangelo's fresco skills. Leaving Rome, ascend the Apennine Mountains to the hilltop town of Orvieto, blessed with a wealth of historic buildings. On arrival visit the impressive cathedral, its breathtaking facade is considered to be among Italy’s finest! Then, a beautiful drive takes you through the Tuscan vineyards to Piazzale Michelangelo for sweeping views over Florence – a great photo opportunity! Now on to your hotel.
Hotel: Croce Di Malta. (BB,D)

DAY 5 – FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING
On your guided walking tour visit the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s original statue of David. Then continue to the Cathedral, dedicated to St. Mary of the Flowers, to admire Giotto’s bell tower and the Gates of Paradise on the Baptistery. Next stop is Signoria Square, political heart of the city and still an open air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Your final visit is at the Basilica of Santa Croce which houses the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo, followed by a leather work demonstration. The rest of the day is at leisure. (BB)

DAY 6 – FLORENCE – VENICE
This morning travel to the fascinating and historic town of Verona, setting for one of history's saddest love stories. Walk with your Tour Director through the old narrow streets to view Juliet's balcony and the well-preserved Roman Arena (still used for open-air opera performances). Then continue to the romantic city of Venice – a step back in time to the 16th century!
Hotel: Principe. (BB,D)

DAY 7 – VENICE SIGHTSEEING
Venice - a living treasure! Appreciate her splendour as you cruise by the Church of the Redentore and Palladio's San Giorgio Maggiore, to St Mark's Square. Once one of the greatest trading centres of the world, importing goods especially from the Orient, the city's wealth and power is evidenced by the riches of St Mark's Basilica. Admire the Doges’ Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs before a visit to one of the glass showrooms for a demonstration of traditional craftsmanship, unchanged for centuries. Now time to relax and watch the gondolas as they slip beneath the bridges. Don't miss the chance to try the delicious seafood, freshly caught in the lagoon! (BB)

DAY 8 – VENICE – ROME
Today follow the smooth highway across the fertile valley of the river Po before climbing high into the Apennine mountains. Continuing southwards, reach the valley of the river Tiber and follow its course back to Rome. Tonight, drive to a local restaurant for a lively Highlight Dinner including wine and entertainment!
Hotel: Villa Pamphili. (BB,HD)

DAY 9 – RETURN USA
Sadly, your tour comes to an end after breakfast today. Transfers from the hotel arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 07.00 & 09.30 hours. (BB)


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date

 

         
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Hotels - The Principe in Venice is located right on the Grand Canal, while the Croce di Malta is housed in an old Florentine convent. Consequently, both reflect traditional style. The comfortable Rome hotels are more contemporary.

Highlights - Follow Roman history from the origins of the Empire to the unification of Italy. The Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel in Rome, Renaissance Florence and the splendour of St Mark’s Square in Venice brings it all to life!

Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Excursions & Sights

  • Admire the works of Bernini and Michelangelo in St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City
  • Visit the renowned Cathedral in hilltop Orvieto
  • Enjoy panoramic views over Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo
  • Visit Michelangelo’s tomb, see the Duomo, and Gates of Paradise in Florence
  • Traditional Florentine leatherwork & Venetian glass blowing demonstrations
  • See Juliet’s Balcony and the Roman arena in Verona
  • Cruise to St Mark’s Square by private launch
  • See the Doges’ Palace, St Mark’s Basilica and Bridge of Sighs in Venice

Guided City Tours

  • Indepth sightseeing tours, with audio headsets where appropriate, in Rome & Florence
  • Orientation tours of Orvieto and Venice

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury 40 seat touring coach with extra legroom & onboard toilet
  • First Class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary transfers Day 2 & Day 9 between Rome Airport and your tour hotel

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner of Italian cuisine in Rome (HD)
  • 7 buffet breakfasts (BB), 2 three course table d’hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

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Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5%

Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5%

Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5%

Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

FAMILY SAVINGS

YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

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