RR35100
A perfect tour of Italy for honeymooners. Don’t miss the chance to discover Italian highlights: starting from the romantic atmosphere of Venice, you will move to Florence where you will be stunned by the elegant buildings. Then, the breathtaking unforgettable views of Amalfi Coast and Capri…& finally, Rome, the Eternal City!
Ex JNB | R35 100 |
Ex CPT | R34 920 |
Ex DUR | R35 830 |
Package Validity | 17 JUL 2017 - 03 DEC 2017 |
Duration | 9 days |
Destination | Italy |
Starts in | Venice |
Ends in | Rome |
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- Return flights into Venice & out of Rome
- Pre-payable airport/security taxes
- Return airport/hotel transfers including water taxis
- 2nd class train ticket from Venice to Florence
- 2nd class train ticket from Florence to Naples
- 2nd class train ticket from Naples to Rome
- 2 nights 4* hotel accommodation in Venice
- 1 night 4* hotel accommodation in Florence
- 3 night 4* hotel accommodation in Sorrento
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Rome
- Breakfast daily
- A Gondola ride
- A half day excursion To Lagoon Islands Murano, Burano & Torcello
- A half day tour to Pisa
- A full day excursion From Sorrento To Capri
- A full day excursion from Sorrento To The Amalfitan Coast
- A halfday tour of Imperial Rome
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Arrival at Venice airport.
Meeting and assistance by English speaking assistant at Venice airport.
Private water taxi from Venice airport to the hotel in Venice island.
In the afternoon enjoy a Gondola Ride (SIC), the perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and colour of Venice. On this unique exploration of the Venetian canals, appreciating the skill involved in steering the gondola through the intricate waterways of the city.
Overnight in Venice island. Hotel Amadeus or similar. www.hotelamadeusvenice.it
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning free at leisure.
In the afternoon excursion by boat to lagoon islands Murano, Burano, Torcello (SIC). Stop in Murano, the island of the glass, and visit an artistic glass factory. Then Burano, the typical fishing island with its light and coloured contrasts. Last stop in Torcello, the most ancient inhabited island with its Byzantine cathedral rich of mosaics.
Overnight in Venice island.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Private water taxi from the hotel in Venice to Venice train station.
2nd class train from Venice to Florence (fast train; non refundable rates).
Arrival in Florence and own transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon free at leisure in Florence.
Overnight in Florence. Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar. www.hoteladriatico.it
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning tour to Pisa (SIC): Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other important monuments, the interior of the Cathedral, an unrivalled masterpiece of Romanesque art constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries.
Own transfer to the train station.
Afternoon 2nd class train ticket from Florence to Naples (fast train, non-refundable rates).
Upon arrival, transfer by private car to Sorrento.
Overnight in Sorrento. Hotel Corallo or similar. www.hotelcorallosorrento.com
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day excursion to the Amalfi Coast (SIC), one of the most beautiful cornices and charm of Europe with its unforgettable landscapes characterized by the color of water, steep rock walls, the many olive and citrus trees. Stop at Belvedere in Positano, and in Amalfi (Including: transport and tour guide).
Overnight in Sorrento.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day excursion to Capri (SIC). Discover the "Island of Sirens", thus Capri is identified in Greek mythology. Ascent Anacapri, small town of white houses, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards (Including: boat transfer Sorrento-Capri and return, minibus in Capri, tour guide)
Overnight in Sorrento.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer by private car from Sorrento to Naples train station.
2nd class train from Naples to Rome (fast train, non-refundable rates).
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Rome. Best Western Hotel Universo or similar. www.hoteluniverso.com
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning free at leisure.
Afternoon tour of Imperial Rome (SIC). Visit of Piazza Venezia, the square of the Capitol, the Roman Forum, the statue of Moses by Michelangelo located in the Church of St. Peter's in Chains. The tour will continue with the visit of the massive structure of the Colosseum (visit inside except 01/01, Holy Friday, 01/05, 25/12. (Including transport, guide, entrance fees to Coliseum and earphones) Tour lasts about 3 hours.
Overnight in Rome.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time at leisure according to flight timing.
Transfer by private car from the hotel to the airport.
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Optional tours - (please enquire about rates with your travel agent):
From Venice
-Enjoy the Gondola Ride (SIC), the perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and colour of Venice. On this unique exploration of the Venetian canals, appreciating the skill involved in steering the gondola through the intricate waterways of the city. The tour lasts about 35 minutes.
Experience: make your own glass souvenir at a glass factory in Murano, Venice lagoon island!
Experience the creation of a necklace, bracelet, earrings and keychain, choosing from the many models available. After a short introduction about glass history in Venice, a glass master will assist to create a unique and original glass manufacture. Participants will have a large variety of glass beads made with different techniques such as beat, the underground, the crushed, the colorful, the floral, and many others who will be divided into distinct categories with numbers assigned according to the value of the individual item.
Experience: enter inside the ClockTower in St Mark’s Square!
The tour reveals the workings of the clock, which dates from 1753 and was a remake of the original of 1499. Until 1998 the clock was wound manually by a temperatore who lived in the tower. Amid controversy the last incumbent was replaced by an electrical mechanism. The tour concludes on the roof of the tower with a fine view over piazza San Marco, the basilica and the palace.
Experience: Get a bird's-eye view of Venice
At almost 99m (325ft), the Campanile is the city’s tallest building, originally built between 888 and 912 (in July 1902 it collapsed, imploding in a neat pyramid of rubble. It was rebuilt exactly 'as it was, where it was', as the town council of the day promised). Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III rode a horse to the top of the original in 1451; these days visitors take the lift. The view is superb, taking in the Lido, the whole lagoon and (on a clear day) the Dolomites in the distance.
From Florence
-Full day tour to Cinque Terre (S.I.C): it will be a full and unforgettable day dedicated to the discovery of one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world. Five (cinque) villages, suspended between sea and land, a place where you immerse yourselves in paradise. Arrival at La Spezia and by boat you will reach Portovenere; to enjoy a stroll along the narrow streets and the small alleyways before leaving for Monterosso overcome by its enchanting beaches and lush vegetation that surround the little village. Continue towards Vernazza, last stop, a seaside town surrounding a little natural port. Cinque Terre has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. (the tour includes: Coach from Florence, boat tour and tour escort)
-Segway tour in Florence (2 hours) Experiencing Florence Segway, the sights, sounds and mouth-watering aromas of the city come to you, see the hidden treasures in the vivid Florence downtow.
-Bike tour in Florence. A dynamic way of sightseeing the highlights of Flornce. With safe and comfortable city – bikes, under the experienced guidance of an entertaing, friendly and professional guide, you will ride throughout the historical city centre. It will be a funny way to admire the beautiful architecture of Florence and to know all the secrets about this wonderful town.
From Sorrento
2 hours private sunset cruises leaving from Positano along the Amalfi Coast and cruising leisurely along the Mediterranean Sea. Sip Italian sparkling wine and view the coastline in a different light.
Pizza Class : Pizza class. Enjoy a Pizza cooking class: the class will start with the most important part: making the dough. Next up is a lesson in rolling out the pizza and creating pizzas completing with different delicious toppings. Then you will be tasting the pizza delights you have created.
From Rome
-Morning tour of Monumental Rome (SIC). The most famous squares and fountains of the capital, including St. Peter's Basilica (visit inside), Navona Square, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon (meaning "Temple of all the Gods"). (including transport, guide and earphones) On Wednesday, due to the Papal Audience, the church of St. Peter will be visited only from outside). The tour ends in Piazza Navona.
Cooking class . On this course you can learn to cook a typical everyday Roman meal (3 course menu) under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef. The course will be followed by lunch with the dishes you have prepared, accompanied by wine and a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Gladiator school experience the thrill to be Dressed and Trained as a Gladiator! Upon arrival at the training headquarters, you will visit the Historical and Didactic Museum where you will see examples of Military and Common life features. After this you will be provided with a Tunic and a wooden Gladius (Sword) and your training begins! 2000 year old Attack and Defence Gladiator techniques will be dealt with. At the end you will be given an Honorary Roman Citizenship Certificate that in the future will remind you of the hilarious time you had! The Private Instructor will be exclusively dedicated to the single group that has booked, (duration: 2 hours).
Art Safari: Safari d’arte Family tour is an art treasure hunt taking place in the city streets, where people go and search for specific and interesting details represented on monuments. a new way of exploring the city and getting to know its history, the main historical characters and artworks, youth and family oriented
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Art Safari:have your own private tour with leader will be fully available to personally guide you in the game.
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