Reflections of Italy
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Tour Itinerary
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£1749
14/09/2010
£1749
21/09/2010
£1749
28/09/2010
£1749
05/10/2010
£1779
12/10/2010
£1719
19/10/2010
£1719
26/10/2010
£1579
02/11/2010
£1579
09/11/2010
£1549
16/11/2010
£1559
25/01/2011
£1559
22/02/2011
£1559
01/03/2011
£1559
08/03/2011
£1619
15/03/2011
£1619
22/03/2011
£1729
05/04/2011
£1729
12/04/2011
£1759
26/04/2011
£1689
10/05/2011
£1689
24/05/2011
£1689
07/06/2011
£1689
14/06/2011
£1689
21/06/2011
£1589
28/06/2011
£1539
16/08/2011
£1539
23/08/2011
£1689
06/09/2011
£1689
13/09/2011
£1689
20/09/2011
£1689
27/09/2011
£1689
04/10/2011
£1689
11/10/2011
£1639
25/10/2011
£1589
01/11/2011
£1589
03/11/2011
£1589
08/11/2011
£1589
10/11/2011
£1439
28/02/2012
£1539
06/03/2012
£1589
13/03/2012
£1589
20/03/2012
£1589
22/03/2012
£1639
17/04/2012
£1639
24/04/2012
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NOTE: Prices featured are prices based on per person double or twin occupancy inclusive of flights. Please call for full details of the airport gateway and airline featured with this tour. Triple and child occupancy prices are available upon request, please call for details. Some dates may feature alterations in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. The details of your itinerary will be confirmed with you at the time of booking. All prices are subject to change and holidays advertised subject to availability.
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14/09/2010
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Day 1: Rome, Italy - Tour Begins
You arrive in Rome today. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a special welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant featuring regional delicacies and fine Italian wines.

Today dinner will be included.
Accommodations
Day 2: Rome
This morning it’s your choice! Perhaps a trip to Vatican City, with an optional tour to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica* will be on your personal sightseeing list. This afternoon, 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.

Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 3: Rome - Assisi - Perugia - Umbria
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. Travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Take a guided walking tour of the old city, including the Basilica of St. Francis. Then you are off to medieval Perugia, the historic capital of Umbria. Behold one of the grandest squares in Italy, the Piazza IV Novembre, and delight in the medieval palaces and ornate cathedrals.

Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 4: Umbria - 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. After a walking tour with a local expert, take some time to explore the medieval corners of Siena with its great shops and outdoor cafes. En route to Florence, visit a family-owned leather shop and learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making.

Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 5: 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.

Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 6: Florence - Venice
Start your day with a trip to a historic winery in the heart of the Chianti region with its very own 12th century castle. Learn about Tuscany’s famous wines and enjoy a lunch filled with local specialties. This afternoon, journey through central Italy, crossing over the wooded Apennine Mountains towards the Valley of the Po. Enchanting Venice awaits with 117 tiny islands and its latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges.

Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Accommodations
Day 7: 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.

Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
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Day 8: Venice - Lugano, Switzerland - Como, Italy - Milan Malpensa
Today you travel to the picturesque Italian Lake district. Cross into Switzerland and the lakeside resort of Lugano to enjoy beautiful views of Lake Lugano with excellent shopping opportunities. Returning to Italy, spend time in the elegant town of Como. Lake Como’s charm is tied to its beautiful villas, lush gardens and spectacular views. Continue to Milan Malpensa for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip.

Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Accommodations
Day 9: Milan Malpensa - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Milan Malpensa this morning.

Today breakfast will be included.