Easy Pace Italy
A 14-Day tour starting from $2,535
Length: 14 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: 2007-08 European Fall, Winter and Spring
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: W703
   
 
About This Tour
Each centre is a highlight in itself! Milan’s exquisite Gothic cathedral, the haunting waterscape of Venice, Renaissance Florence and Rome – overflowing with artistry & ancient monuments.
  • 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 on Day 2 & Day 14 between the airport and your tour hotel

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner of Italian cuisine in Rome (HD)
  • 12 buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 three course table d’hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

14 Days ~ Italy

Tour Pace - As the name suggests, this tour has been designed to showcase the historic cities of northern and central Italy in a relaxed & leisurely manner, with three day stays in each fascinating city.

Fellow Passengers - This tour appeals to those wanting a flexible itinerary with the convenience of an escorted tour. Half day city tours introduce you to highlights of each location, then the rest of the time is yours to explore at will.

DAY 1 – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Milan.

DAY 2 – ARRIVE MILAN
Welcome to Milan, lively capital of Lombardy and Italy’s nerve centre for commerce, industry and banking! On arrival at Malpensa airport there are complimentary transfers to the tour hotel at 09.00 and 12.30. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, before dinner, we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director.
Hotel: Hilton. (D)

DAY 3 – MILAN SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing this morning includes the magnificent Gothic Milan Cathedral, its marble facade bristling with 135 pinnacles and over 2000 statues! Admire the massive Sforza Castle and world famous La Scala Theatre too, before free time to explore on your own. Stroll in the elegant 19th century shopping arcades, or sip a cappuccino in one of the cafes, meeting places of the rich and famous! (BB)

DAY 4 – MILAN AT LEISURE
Today is at leisure to relax or perhaps continue sightseeing? Why not take an optional excursion to the nearby, scenic Italian Lake District? (BB)

DAY 5 – MILAN – VENICE
Head east to Verona, tragic setting for Shakespeare’s ‘star crossed lovers’. See the Arena, built over 1900 years ago by the Romans, and walk through the old narrow streets to the courtyard of the Capulet home to see Juliet's balcony. Then step back into the 16th century as you make your way to magical Venice.
Hotel: Continental. (BB,D)

DAY 6 – VENICE SIGHTSEEING
You will see much of this famous city as you cruise by private motor launch; gondolas, ornate palaces, the Grand Canal and Bridge of Sighs, which overlooks the old Piombi Prison. Alight at the Piazza San Marco, with its famous Basilica and Palace of the Doges. Later visit a glass-blowing factory to see some of the exquisite Venetian glassware being made. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (BB)

DAY 7 – VENICE AT LEISURE
A day to drink in the unique atmosphere of this wonderful city! Maybe explore the treasures of the Academy Museum, browse through the shops on the Rialto Bridge or sit a while at a canal side café with a glass of local wine? (BB)

DAY 8 – VENICE – FLORENCE
Bid farewell to the unique city of Venice as you cross the fertile valley and climb high into the Apennines, to enter the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany. In the Renaissance city of Florence, sightseeing includes a visit to the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s statue of ‘David’. Continue with your guide to the Duomo, where Ghiberti’s ‘Gates of Paradise’ adorn the Baptistery. Now admire the many statues of Signoria Square, before visiting the Basilica of Santa Croce which houses the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo.
Hotel: Palazzo Ognissanti. (BB,D)

DAYS 9 & 10 – FLORENCE AT LEISURE
Two whole days to enjoy this beautiful city! Maybe take an optional excursion to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa or the unique and beautiful Cinqueterre region? Perhaps visit San Gimignano to admire the picturesque Salucci Towers? Or why not dedicate a day to shopping for leather and gold products? The choice is yours! (BB, BB)

DAY 11 – FLORENCE – ROME
Travel through the vineyards of the Chianti region en route to Assisi. A chance to visit the tomb of St Francis and the frescoes of Giotto in the great basilica, before continuing along the Tiber valley towards the 'Eternal City', Rome.
Hotel: Ateneo Garden Palace. (BB)

DAY 12 – ROME SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing begins with a visit to the Vatican Museums - a virtual cornucopia of priceless art and antiquities. Your local guide escorts you to the Sistine Chapel, where the Popes are elected, and immortalised by Michelangelo's painted ceiling. Next, visit the vast St. Peter's Basilica, before crossing the Tiber to enter the Colosseum. Here fights between men and beasts, gladiatorial conquests, races and simulated naval battles took place. Your tour concludes with a view over the Roman Forum. This afternoon you are at leisure to shop or relax. (BB)

DAY 13 – ROME AT LEISURE
A full day to explore Rome at your own pace. Perhaps spend some time in the designer stores of the Spanish Steps, visit the well preserved Pantheon or relax in the Piazza Navona - the 'Living Room of Rome'. This evening, drive to a local restaurant to enjoy a Highlight Dinner of typically Roman cuisine with entertainment. (BB,HD)

DAY 14 – RETURN USA
Sadly, your tour comes to an end today. Transfers from the hotel arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 07.00 and 09.30 hrs. (BB)


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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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12/11/2008 - 12/24/2008
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1/8/2009 - 1/21/2009
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2/5/2009 - 2/18/2009
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2/19/2009 - 3/4/2009
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3/5/2009 - 3/18/2009
$2,550
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3/12/2009 - 3/25/2009
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3/26/2009 - 4/8/2009
$2,775
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Highlights - Each centre is a highlight in itself! Milan’s exquisite Gothic cathedral, the haunting waterscape of Venice, Renaissance Florence and Rome – overflowing with artistry & ancient monuments.

Hotels - All hotels are well located to enable easy exploration of the historic centres. They range in style from the modern Milan Hilton to the 15C Continental on the Grand Canal; while the Palazzo Ognissanti is a new hotel housed in a 19C palace.

Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Excursions & Sights

  • See Milan’s Gothic Cathedral, Sforza Castle and La Scala Opera House
  • See Juliet’s Balcony and the ancient Roman arena in Verona
  • Cruise to St Mark’s Square in Venice by private launch
  • See St Mark’s Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs
  • See the Duomo and Gates of Paradise.
  • Visit Signoria Square & Santa Croce
  • Visit the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi with its amazing frescos by Giotto
  • Visit St Peter’s Basilica and St Peter’s Square in the Vatican City

Guided City Tours

  • Indepth sightseeing tours, with audio headsets where appropriate, in Rome & Florence.
  • Orientation tours of Milan, Verona & 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 on Day 2 & Day 14 between the airport and your tour hotel

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner of Italian cuisine in Rome (HD)
  • 12 buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 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!

Here’s how...

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.

TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th).


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