Treasures of Italy
October 8, 2019 to
October 20, 2019
Join on this incredible tour of Italy. You’ll be immersed in Italy’s historic cities, idyllic fishing villages, islands, lakes, and canals, heritage buildings, inspiring art, fabulous food and breathtaking scenery. Join us for this enchanting trip to Italy, with an extra night in Rome included!
Itinerary
Your journey begins aboard a motorcoach transfer from select cities to Chicago O’Hare, where you will board your overnight flight to Europe.
Rome is the former religious, political and commercial heart of a vast empire. You will be met on arrival at Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport and transferred to your hotel.
Later, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception and the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over a pleasant evening of dinner and wine.
Hotel: Veneto Palace Hotel(or similar)
Meal: Welcome Reception and Dinner
With our local expert, We’ll explore the glorious history of the Roman EmpirVia Marghera, 47, 00185 Roma RM, Italye. Enjoying priority reserved entrance ahead of the crowds, we’ll hear tales of deadly gladiatorial combat inside the mighty Colosseum. Then, we’ll walk in the footsteps of Roman soldiers and gaze over the incredible ruins of the forum, once the centre of political, religious and social life, while hearing tales of the mighty Roman Empire. Truly an incredible vision as history comes alive!
Hotel: Veneto Palace Hotel(or similar)
Meal: Buffet Breakfast
In the morning, you will be joined by a Local Expert to lead you through the priceless art collection of the Vatican Museums culminating beneath Michelangelo's famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Your VIP visit includes fast-track entry and a behind-the-scenes look at the Bramante Staircase, a part of the Vatican closed to the general public. More of Michelangelo's genius is on display next door in St. Peter's Basilica. There's free time to do as the Romans do, or perhaps join a tour inside the Colosseum. Rome is about art, antiquity, piazzas and pizzazz, and our included walking tour this afternoon has it in abundance. Toss a coin into the spectacular Trevi Fountain, see the Pantheon, the best preserved monument from the Roman period, and enjoy free time for dinner in Piazza Navona.
Hotel: Hotel Romanico Palace (or similar)
Meal: Buffet Breakfast
Journey to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, frozen in time when it was engulfed by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets to learn about Roman life in the first century before enjoying a refreshing lemon granita. Then continue to the Bay of Naples and board your hydrofoil to the Isle of Capri. In brilliant sunshine, enjoy a scenic drive by open-top taxi past orange and lemon groves to your hotel, then appreciate the glorious vistas over the rugged coastline and sparkling sea.
Hotel: La Residenza Hotel, Capri (or similar)
Meal: Buffet Breakfast
Wake up refreshed on this delightful island. Visit Capri town, with its whitewashed houses, winding alleyways and small cafes. A Local Expert escorts you to the luxuriant Caesar Augustus Gardens for views of the Faraglioni rocks. The afternoon is yours to devote to Capri’s fashionable boutiques, craft shops and artisans studios. Alternatively, perhaps join an Optional Excursion to the Amalfi Coast and Positano? A boat delivers you to mainland Italy where you are driven along the coastline with its clear blue waters, to reach the artist’s paradise of Positano, clinging to the cliff face. After time to explore, you are then returned to the Isle of Capri by another boat transfer. As the glow of twilight descends and the day-trippers have returned to their mainland hotels, the island is yours to saunter along scenic paths, gather with the locals in the piazzetta or relax with a glass of wine at an al-fresco restaurant.
Hotel: La Residenza, Capri (or similar)
Meal: Buffet Breakfast
Descend to the port by open-top taxi and take the hydrofoil across the bay to Naples. Follow the ‘Motorway of the Sun', north past Rome, through the Province of Umbria. Continue through idyllic Tuscan landscapes to Florence, center of art and culture, and heart of the Italian Renaissance.
Hotel: Athenaeum Personal Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
With your Local Expert walk through the historic centre and visit the Academia Gallery, to see Michelangelo’s masterpiece statue, David. View the multi-coloured marble cathedral, Giotto's bell tower and the 'Gates of Paradise' which adorn the baptistery. Visit the Piazza della Signoria - an open-air museum and still the political heart of Florence. Stroll on to Piazza Santa Croce, famous for its basilica and leather goods. The joys of Florence are varied so the afternoon will be free for your own personal exploration.
Hotel: Athenaeum Personal Hotel (or similar)
Meal: Buffet Breakfast
The famous Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terre - a highlight of your journey as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Italy's most beautiful landscapes. With a Local Expert, appreciate the views as you approach one of the picturesque fishing villages by boat. Spend some time exploring the old medieval quarter or the popular sandy beach before continuing along to the elegant seaside village of Portofino, epitome of La Dolce Vita. Admire the colorful houses, browse the boutiques or stay a while in the cafe bars on the piazzetta and watch the yachts moored in the harbor. Weather permitting, return along the rugged Ligurian coast by boat to the resort of Santa Margherita.
Hotel: BW Reginal Elena Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning, head north to the beautiful Italian Lake District, a favorite retreat of the rich and famous where alpine scenery combines with luxuriant subtropical vegetation. Relax and enjoy an afternoon at leisure at this popular resort and beautiful lake or perhaps take a cruise out to the lovely Borromean Islands? For your dining pleasure, you are invited to choose from a selection of local restaurants.
Hotel: Grand Hotel Dino Baveno, Lake Maggiore (or similar)
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Dine-Around Dinner
Follow the southern fringes of the European Alps to the vineyards, close to the shores of Lake Iseo. Winemaking traditions run deep here and you will get to taste the delicious vintages produced with a master vintner at a family-owned estate. Continue to Verona, the setting for one of history's most romantic love stories. Walk with your Tour Director to Juliet's balcony in the inner courtyard of the Capulet home and see the well-preserved Roman Arena, still used for open-air opera performances. Head on to the unique city of Venice - a complete step back in time to the 16th century. In the evening, celebrate your tour finalé with good food, good wine and good company in a magical setting.
Hotel: B4 Boscolo Bellini Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Cruise to a traditional arts center on the island of Giudecca to admire the art of glassblowing. Visit St. Mark's Square where the city's former wealth and power is evidenced by the riches of St. Mark's Basilica. Also admire the Doge's Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. Take your seat in a traditional gondola for a serenade through the myriad of beautiful canals. Cruise the Venetian lagoon to Burano and sit down to a sumptuous Celebration Dinner with wine, sampling the local specialties.
Hotel: B4 Boscolo Bellini Hotel (or similar)
Meal: Buffet Breakfast, Celebration Dinner
Arrivederci! Sadly, your tour comes to an end after breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to the Venice airport for your flight home. Upon arrival at Chicago O’Hare, your motorcoach transfer will return you to your original pick-up point.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast
Inclusions
Air-Inclusive Package
- Round-trip motorcoach transportation to Chicago O’Hare airport from select locations
- Round-trip air from Chicago O’Hare to Rome, and return from Venice, Italy including current air taxes and fees
- Round-trip airport/hotel transfers in Rome and Venice
Tour Services
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom for transportation and sightseeing
- Headset for guided sightseeing visits and walking tours
- Escorted by a professional, local Tour Director
- Professional tour manager from Fox World Travel*
- Customized, informative travel documents containing trip details and helpful packing and planning information
Hotel Accommodations
- Three nights in Rome at Veneto Palace Hotel and then Hotel Romanico Palace
- Two nights in Isle of Capri at La Residenza Hotel
- Two nights in Florence at Athenaeum Personal Hotel
- One night in Santa Margherita Ligure at BW Reginal Elena Hotel
- One night in Lake Maggiore at Grand Hotel Dino Baveno, Lake Maggiore
- Two nights in Venice at B4 Boscolo Bellini Hotel
Hotel accommodations for 11 nights in 4-star hotels, including hotel service charges, taxes and luggage handling for one bag. Similar hotels may be substituted.
Included Dining
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Welcome Reception and dinner in Rome
- Five dinners including a Welcome Dinner, three 3-course dinners, and a final evening Celebration dinner in Venice
Included Sightseeing
- Rome: Gain VIP access into the Vatican Museums and be among the select few to admire the famous Bramante Staircase. Admire the Popes’ treasure-trove and confront the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy a private guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Pompeii: Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town.
- Isle of Capri: Get a flavor of the jet-set lifestyle with two nights on this famous isle. Ride by open-top taxi and enjoy sightseeing with a Local Expert.
- Florence: Walk with a Local Expert to the Cathedral, Baptistery and see Signoria Square, Accademia Museum and the statue of David; leather-work demonstration
- Verona: See the Roman Arena and Juliet’s balcony
- Cinque Terre: Take a short cruise to visit two of the villages of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Portofino: Have a taste of ‘La Dolce Vita’ in this elegant fishing village and cruise to Santa Margherita.
- Venice: Cruise to St. Mark’s Square by private launch. See St. Mark’s Basilica, bell tower, clock tower, Doges’ Palace and Bridge of Sighs. Witness handmade Venetian glass-blowing and travel by gondola through the canals of Venice
* Minimum group required for the Fox World Travel tour manager to participate. In the unlikely event the minimum number is not reached, the tour will still include a professional local guide in the destination.
Pricing
Tour-Only
| Tour Only |
| Arrange your own airfare |
| Based on double occupancy |
Air-Inclusive
| Includes round-trip airfare from Chicago O'Hare |
| Motorcoach to Chicago from select pick-up points |
| Based on double occupancy |
Single Supplement: $1,050.00
Initial Deposit: $400.00 per person
Final Payment Due: June 29, 2019
*Above base pricing is per person based on double occupancy. All air taxes and fees of $668.50 per person are included and subject to change.
Not Included: Travel Insurance, gratuities for airport porters, tour guides, motorcoach drivers, meals (other than those included in the package), optional excursions that may be offered, trip cancellation insurance, and any items of a personal nature.
Special Offers
Available Discounts:
Early Booking Discount: $385.00 per person if deposited by March 15, 2019
Past Passenger Discount: Past Passengers of Insight Vacations or sister companies receive an additional discount per person. Call agent for more information.
**Must have traveled with Uniworld, Brendan Vacations, Trafalgar or Contiki within the last five years to qualify for past passenger discount.
**Discounts are subject to change at any time
Flights
Departing from Chicago
**Flights from Chicago are pending: The air-inclusive package includes air that has not yet been assigned, the identity of the carrier, which may include the carrier’s code-share partner, will be assigned and disclosed at a later date.
Flight schedules are subject to change and FWT has no control over flight changes, delays or cancellations. Tickets will be non-refundable once issued. Changes will be subject to a fee plus any fare difference. Additional restrictions may apply. A minimum of 10 passengers is needed for the group air. Checked baggage fees may apply.
Pricing and flight options from other cities available upon request.
Notes
Optional Insurance:
Cancellation and travel protection is strongly recommended. Fox World Travel offers several plans with Travel Guard Insurance. Details and rates can be obtained from your travel consultant.
Cancellation Penalties:
- From date of deposit to June 29, 2019: Initial deposit of $400.00 per person
- June 30 to August 3, 2019: 50% package price cancellation fee + applicable airline fees
- August 4 to September 3, 2019: 75% package price cancellation fee + applicable airline fees
- September 4, 2019 to 0 days prior to travel: No refund
Airline tickets are non-refundable once ticketed.
A valid passport is required with a validity of at least six months beyond the return date of the trip.
Note: Daily Itinerary is subject to change. Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary.
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