Be laidback with Trafalgar’s new “Great Italian Cities”
Trafalgar’s new Free & Easy tour, the eleven-day Great Italian Cities, gives you the chance to explore some of the country’s destinations in depth and in your own time.
Spending three nights each in Rome, Florence and Venice, this leisurely paced itinerary enables you to enjoy both sightseeing and free time in Italy’s most romantic and historical cities.
The escorted motorcoach vacation gets started with sightseeing in Rome. In Rome visitors will an overview of the Roman Forum; a guided visit of the Coliseum, and a guided tour of the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Visitors then have a full day at leisure to explore what they want. Fot those who migh be interested in fashion – Rome is a shopper’s delight. Perhaps you are fascinated by the city’s outdoor masterpieces – if so, a trip to the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain is a great way to go. It’s all up to you.
In Florence visitors can enjoy a walking tour of the city; vVisit the Basilica of Santa Croce and the tombs of Italy’s great men, and a guided tour of the Academy of Fine Arts, including Michelangelo’s David.
In Venice visitors can take a canal cruise by private launch; eEnjoy a guided walking tour of ‘Secret Venice’ to the Rialto Bridge and famous fish market; see St. Mark’s Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, and visit a Murano glass-blowing demonstration. Priced from $2525 per person, land only, and based on double occupancy, this tour is available from April 10, 2008, through October 30, 2008.
Trafalgar will honor all 2008 brochure pricing on European motorcoach tours, despite the declining value of the dollar against the Euro and other major currencies. You can also save up to 5 percent by booking and paying for your tour 7 months in advance of travel.
For more information and reservations, agents can contact Trafalgar at (800) 854-0103 or visit www.trafalgar.com. Brochures can be ordered online at www.trafalgar.com (travel agent section).
Report by Chitra Mogul
Chitra Mogul
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