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Italian Discovery 2009

Highlights

• Rome
• Florence
• Pisa
• Turin
• Italian Lakes
• Milan
• Pavia
• Verona
• Venice
• Mantua
• Bologna
• Assisi

Hotels
St John (2 nights)
Concord
Crowne Plaza
Des Bains (2 nights)
Sheraton / Aemilia
Sheraton Golf

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

• Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peters Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
• Florence: See the Duomo, Baptistery and Piazza Signoria plus visit Santa Croce Basilica. Panoramic view from Piazza Michelangelo.
• Pisa: View the Leaning Tower and Square of Miracles.
• Turin: Orientation includes 'Antonelliana' building and Piazza San Carlo.
• Italian Lakes: Visit the picturesque resort of Stresa.
• Milan: Orientation includes the Galleria, the gothic Cathedral and La Scala Opera House.
• Pavia: Visit the Cistercian Abbey.
• Verona: See Juliet's balcony.
• Venice: Cruise by private launch. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
• Mantua: Admire the Ducal Palace and Basilica of Sant Andrea.
• Bologna: See Neptune's Fountain and the 'kissing' Towers.
• Assisi: Sightseeing includes St. Francis' Basilica.
• Scenic drives Umbrian and Tuscan hills, Italian Riviera, Italian Lake District and Apennine mountains.

• 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Rome
• 9 Hot Buffet breakfasts
• 3 three-course dinners
• 1 local speciality dinner in Turin
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome

• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
• A qualified local city guide in Rome, Florence, Milan, Bologna & Assisi.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgarís luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
• Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
• Important — Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
• You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
• Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
• Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
• Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
• In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
• No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
• Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel" (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
• European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
• Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
• Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
• Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
• Click here to see scheduled transfer times.