Kims Kruises Presents…. Reflections of Italy: 10 Days *
Highlights…
Rome ● Colosseum ● Assisi ● Perugia ● Cortona ● Florence ● Chianti Winery & Cooking Class ● Venice ● Murano Island ● Milan ● Choices on Tour
1st Class and Deluxe Hotel Accommodations
12 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
Roundtrip airfare from Hopkins Intl Airport-Cleveland (CLE)
Sightseeing: See itinerary below
All baggage handling (1 bag per person)
Services of a professional Tour Manager
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
All taxes and service charges
Hometown transfers CLE
Per Person Rates: Double: $4,599; Single: $5,299; Triple: $4,249 **
Included in Above Prices: Roundtrip Airfare, Attraction, $150 Offer (Air Booking Bonus CLE – (Dollar amount per person)), Air Taxes, Hotel Transfers & Collette Guide
Not Included in Above Prices: Insurance ($399.00) addional 90+ airport gateways
* Itinerary and rates are preliminary and subject to change
**Airline Fuel Surcharges Our air inclusive vacations are priced including airline fuel surcharges. These fuel surcharges are assessed by the airlines and are subject to increase without notice. Government taxes and fees are additional.
Taxes and Fees: Government and Other Authority Taxes and Fees are not included in base fare but are included in the tax amount listed: September 11th Security Fee up to $10.00 ,Passenger Facility Charge (PFCs) of up to $18 per passenger ,Federal Domestic Flight Segment Fee of up to $3.50 USD applies per passenger, per segment. , US or International Departure and Arrival Fees. In order to better serve you, once you complete the booking process your invoice will display your vacation land package, base airfare, fuel surcharge and all taxes and fees as separate line items. Airfares are subject to change. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight or departure date.
Checked Baggage Charges: Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding your airline’s checked baggage policies.
***This is a quotation: No Space is being held. Space is subject to availability. Contact Kims Kruises at 330-877-7770 today for more information and to experience this amazing land tour!
10 Days ● 12 Meals: 8 Breakfasts ● 1 Lunch ● 3 Dinners
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Day 1: Overnight Flight
Welcome to Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art and romance. Your journey begins with an overnight flight.
Day 2: Rome, Italy – Tour Begins
Begin in Rome, the “Eternal City.” This evening, get to know your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner featuring regional specialties. Today dinner will be included.
Day 3: Rome – Optional Excursion
On a locally guided tour of Classical Rome, wander along the Roman Forum and the Via Sacra, traversed by the likes of Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony. View the Arch of Titus, depicting the emperor’s conquests in its elaborate carvings. During an in-depth visit to the Colosseum, your guide recounts its rich history. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps you’ll take an optional tour to the Vatican Museums* and St. Peter’s Basilica. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Rome – Assisi – Perugia
Ease your way into the local culture as your Tour Manager shares a few key Italian phrases. Travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Take in the old-world atmosphere on a guided walking tour of the old city, including the Basilica of St. Francis. Then you’re off to medieval Perugia, the historic capital of Umbria. With free time to explore, consider wandering along the Piazza IV Novembre or visiting medieval palaces and ornate cathedrals. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Perugia – Cortona – Florence
Head through Tuscany’s graceful low-lying hills to the Etruscan city of Cortona. Perched on the side of a hill, take in the ornate facades and medieval architecture. Peek at the adjacent lake, situated off if in the distance. You might recognize the city as the charming setting for the book and film Under the Tuscan Sun. End your day in Florence – the “Cradle of the Renaissance” – and visit the world-famous Academy Gallery* to see Michelangelo’s David. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 6: Florence – Optional Excursion
This morning, it’s your choice! Experience Florence’s cultural treasures on a walking tour, passing by the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Piazza della Signoria -OR- visit the Rodolfo Siviero House Museum – the former home of a WWII “Monuments Man” – as well as the Ponte Vecchio and the WWII Florence American Cemetery. The rest of the day is yours. Perhaps you’ll join an after-hours tour of the 14th century Certosa monastery, followed by dinner featuring local wines, Tuscan food, and live entertainment. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Florence – Venice
Start your day with a visit to a historic winery in the heart of the Chianti region. In the shadow of its 12th-century castle, learn about the winery’s Tuscan wines and enjoy a chef-led cooking class. Next, sit back and savor regional delicacies during a delicious lunch. This afternoon, journey through central Italy, crossing the wooded Apennine Mountains toward the Valley of the Po. Enchanting Venice awaits with 117 tiny islands and its latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Venice – Murano Island – Venice – Optional Excursion
See Venice from the water and take a boat** to Murano Island. At a glass-blowing demonstration, discover the secrets of this ancient art up-close and marvel at the one-of-a-kind designs. Make your way to the historic center of Venice and see the Castello district with a local expert. End in St. Mark’s Square, taking in the basilica and the ornate façade of the Doge’s Palace. The remainder of the day is yours. Consider an optional tour featuring Venice’s most famous pastime – a gondola ride. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 9: Venice – Milan
Travel to Milan. Then, it’s your choice! Take in some of the city’s iconic sights on a walking tour. View the La Scala Opera House and Vittorio Emanuele Gallery before visiting the Duomo* – a Gothic cathedral that is the third largest in Europe -OR- join a local guide for a tour of the Quadrilatero della Moda, Milan’s high-fashion district, including visits to some of the city’s best ateliers and fashion stores. This evening, celebrate the end of an unforgettable trip with a farewell dinner at a popular local restaurant, featuring regional delicacies and fine Italian wines. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Milan – Tour Ends
Your journey comes to a close in Milan this morning. Today breakfast will be included.
