COLLETTE EXPERIENCES:

In Rome, enjoy a fun filled evening of fine Italian wine, cuisine and traditional music.

A tour of Florence showcases the cultural treasures of the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.”

Discover Siena’s narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo.

Visit the beautiful resort town of Como in the Italian Lake District.

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Welcome to Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art and romance. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Rome, “The Eternal City.”

Day 2: Rome, Italy — Tour Begins

You arrive in Rome today. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant featuring regional delicacies and fine Italian wines. Today dinner will be included

 Day 3: Rome

This morning it’s your choice! Perhaps a trip to Vatican City, with an optional tour to the Vatican Museums*, 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.

Day 4: Rome – Assisi – Perugia

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 the 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 capital of Umbria. Here you will 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.

Day 5: Perugia – Siena – San Gimignano – 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 the historic Piazza del Campo. En route to Florence, stop in lovely San Gimignano, overlooking the vineyards and olive grove plantations of the Tuscan countryside. Enjoy a stroll along Piazza Del Duomo and Piazza Della Cisterna, two of Italy’s most picturesque squares. Enroute to Florence, visit a family owned leather shop and learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 6: Florence

In Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance,” visit the world famous Academy Gallery to see Michaelangelo's incredible Statue of David. During your cultural tour of Florence, you will 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.

Day 7: Florence - San Marino – Venice

Today, you visit the beautiful Republic of San Marino – with only 23 square miles of territory, it is one of the smallest countries in the world! Next, travel past the lagoons and rice-growing fields along the Po River to Venice. This enchanting city was built on 117 tiny islands and is characterized by a latticwork of 150 canals and 400 bridges. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 8: 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.. *Later, a local artisan will explain and demonstrate the historic Venetian art of carnival mask making. This evening, you may want to join your fellow travelers for an optional gondola serenade cruise through the romantic canals. Today breakfast will be included.

 Day 9: Venice – Como — Milan

Today you travel to the picturesque Italian Lake region and the beautiful resort of Como. Visit one of the area’s most distinguished silk and fashion boutiques to learn how this luxurious fabric is made. Continue to Milan for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 10: Milan - Tour Ends

Your tour ends in Milan this morning. Today breakfast will be included.

Please Note:

Please Note:

Due to flight schedules, you may require an early morning departure from the hotel on your last day. Return flights should not be booked prior to 10 AM.

*Due to the unpredictable nature of the events schedule at the Vatican, on certain dates it may be necessary to visit the Vatican museums in the afternoon.

Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays and holidays that fall on Saturday.

Single accomodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Most national museums in Florence, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Academy, are closed on Mondays.

At Collette, we pride ourselves on bringing travelers the very best experiences a destination offers. Our itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.

*On occasion, due to inclement weather, your boat trip to Murano Island may be substituted with a visit to a local glass factory in Venice.

If you have not purchased air through Collette and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.

 

Tour Application

 



Your Itinerary at a Glance

 

Day 1

Overnight Flight

Day 2,3

Grand Hotel Beverly Hills, Rome

Day 4

Sangallo Palace Hotel, Perugia

Day 5,6 Mediterrano Grand Hotel, Florence
Day 7,8 Hotel Bellini, Venice
Day 9 Crowne Plaza Malpensa, Milan


On some dates alternate hotels may be used


Tour Application (PDF)

Important Reservation Information

If you have not purchased air through Collette and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.

IDENTIFICATION
Passports are required for this tour at your expense.  Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leave a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Cancellation Charges for this tour: After your deposit due date has passed, a non-refundable deposit will be retained. For Cancellation between 60-16 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 20% of total price. For cancellation between 15-1 days prior to departure cancellation fee of 40% of total price. For cancellation on the day of departure and after: 100% of total price. For Ocean cruises: For cancellation between 90-61 days prior to departure cancellation fee of 25% of total price. For cancellation between 60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of total price. 30 or fewer days prior to departure 100% of total price. For River Cruises: including Europe, Russia, Egypt and China, 90-61 days prior to departure cancellation fee of 40% of total price. For cancellation between 60-31 days prior to departure: 75% of total price. 30 or fewer days prior to departure 100% of total price. For Galapagos and Anartica: A cancellation fee of 50% will apply for cancellation between 120-90 days prior to departure; A cancellation charge of 100% will apply for cancellation less than 90 days prior to departure. For Oberammergau: A cancellation fee of 75% will apply for cancellation between 120-90 days prior to departure; A cancellation charge of 100% will apply for cancellation less than 90 days prior to departure. Cancellation protection is highly recommended and must be purchased at time of deposit. Air rates are subject to change until your tour is paid in full. Cancellation charges also apply to reservations made for "pre" and "post" night accomodations. Purchase of Waiver and Insurance guarantees a full refund of all payments (including deposit), except the Waiver and Insurance fee itself, made to Collette Vacations for travel arrangements in case of cancellation of your travel plans for any reason prior to the day of departure. The Waiver and Insurance does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual's Traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. Upon cancellation of transportation or travel services where you, the customer, are not at fault and have not canceled in violation of the terms and conditions above, you will be refunded 100%. Please see your sales agent for more information. or review our brochure for details.

Responsibilities: Neither Collette Travel Services, Inc., its affiliated entities and its and their employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns (collectively “Collette”), own or operate any person or entity which is to or does provide goods or services for these trips. Because neither maintains any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, Collette assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the suppliers or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful or negligent act or omission on the part of any other party not under the supervision and control of Collette. Additionally, responsibility is not accepted for losses or expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate medical facilities or practitioners, weather, strikes theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism, computer problems or other such causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws of the country in which they are provided. Collette reserves the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions warrant or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour. They reserve the right to withdraw any tour announced. Collette reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour ant any time, when such action is determined by the tour manager to be in the best intrest of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or of the individual participants. Neither does Collette accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable airline or other ticket to the tour departure city and return or otherwise. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owner at all times. Participants may be photographed for the promotional purposes of Collette. Arbitration- I agree that any dispute concerning, relating or referring to this contract, the brochure or any other literature concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration according to the then existing rules of the American Arbitration Association in Rhode Island. Such proceedings will be governed by substantive Rhode Island law. Payment of the deposit to Collette constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Consumer Protection Plans: Collette Travel Service holds membership in the following highly reputable industry organizations: the United States Tour Operators Association and the American Society of Travel Agents.  Each association operates a consumer protection plan to cover deposits made by travelers.  Full details are available from the organizations or Collette Travel Service. Collette is pleased to give this additional protection to our clients.  Our California Sellers of Travel registration number is 2006766-20.  Our State of Washington Unified Business Number is 601220855. Our Nevada Sellers of Travel registration number is 2003-0279.

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