Italian Vistas
Italian Vistas
13 Days ● 18 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners
November 5 – 17, 2012
Highlights…Rome ● Colosseum ● Ruins of Pompeii ● Amalfi Coast ● Isle of Capri ● Florence ● Statue of David ● Leaning Tower of Pisa ● Tuscan Winery ● Venice ● Murano Island ● Verona ● Stresa ● Locarno, Switzerland
| Prices: | |
 Twin |
$4,449 |
 Triple |
$4,399 |
 Single |
$5,349 |
Included in Price:
Door to Door Transfers to and from the Ottawa Airport (paid for and provided by Queensway Tours), Round Trip Air from Ottawa, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $150 (subject to increase until paid in full) and Hotel Transfers
Not included in price:
Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $300 per person
YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Day 2 – 4: Grand Hotel Palatino, Rome or Hotel Mediterraneo, Rome
Day 5, 6: Lloyds’ Baia Hotel, Amalfi Coast or Hotel Cetus, Amalfi Coast
Day 7, 8: Grand Hotel Baglioni, Florence or Hotel Brunelleschi, Florence
Day 9, 10: Hotel Carlton and Grand Canal, Venice or Hotel Papadopoli, Venice
Day 11, 12: Regina Palace Hotel, Stresa or Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees, Stresa
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Day 1: Monday, November 05, 2012
Overnight Flight
Ciao, Italy!
Day 2: Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Rome, Italy – Tour Begins
Arrive in Rome and join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner featuring regional delicacies and Italian wines. Today dinner will be included.
Day 3: Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Rome – Classical Rome City Tour
A locally guided tour of Classical Rome features such sights as the Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, and the Arch of Constantine. During an in-depth visit to the Colosseum, your guide recounts its rich history. The catacombs, burial place of early Christians, the mythic Pantheon and Piazza Navona are also featured. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 4: Thursday, November 08, 2012
Rome
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome’s cultural treasures independently. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. Perhaps a trip to Vatican City, with an optional tour to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, will be on your personal sightseeing list. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Friday, November 09, 2012
Rome – Pompeii – Sorrento – Vietri-sul-Mare
After a short lesson on the local language, journey south toward the brilliant Bay of Naples where charming villages are built into hillsides above a sparkling blue sea. Soak in 2,000 years of history during your discovery of the excavated ruins of Pompeii. A local guide provides an in-depth view of this remarkably preserved archeological site. Continue to the scenic resort town of Sorrento for a demonstration of the art of inlaid wood making by a local artisan. Take some time to explore Sorrento independently. End your day on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Saturday, November 10, 2012
Vietri-sul-Mare – Isle of Capri – Vietri-sul-Mare
A scenic boat ride* brings you to the enchanting Isle of Capri. Upon arrival, take a panoramic ride to the island’s highest town, Anacapri. Spend time in Capri town with its world-famous piazzetta, and explore this island paradise of chic boutiques, lush vegetation and outdoor cafes before returning to Vietri-sul-Mare. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Sunday, November 11, 2012
Vietri-sul-Mare – Florence
Today Tuscany unfolds with its vista of vineyards and olive groves. Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance,” awaits offering Italy’s best art and architecture. Visit the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s magnificent sculpture of David. Diner’s Choice, a Collette Exclusive: tonight your dinner is included – and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Florence’s great restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Monday, November 12, 2012
Florence
Learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making at a family-owned leather shop. A locally guided tour highlights the Piazza Del Duomo, with its Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the famous Gates of Paradise on the Baptistery of St. John. You also view the magnificent Piazza della Signoria with its imposing Palazzo Vecchio. End your day with an informative explanation of Florentine gold and its fascinating techniques at a local gold shop. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 9: Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Florence – Pisa – Venice
Visit the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa to discover the Piazza Dei Miracoli, the Duomo (Cathedral) and the famous Leaning
Tower. A special stop is made at a Tuscan winery and farm to enjoy lunch and sample local wines and specialties. Next, cross the Apennine Mountains en route to Venice where 117 islands are connected by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 10: Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Venice – Murano Island – Venice
Embark on a boat trip* (weather permitting) to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration. Return to St. Mark’s Square where a local expert takes you on a walking tour of the Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore independently. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 11: Thursday, November 15, 2012
Venice – Verona – Stresa
Depart Venice for Verona to stroll the streets that were the backdrop for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Arrive in the resort town of Stresa in the breathtaking Italian Lakes District, your home for the next two nights, and admire the beautiful views of Lago Maggiore. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 12: Friday, November 16, 2012
Stresa – Locarno, Switzerland – Isola dei Pescatori, Italy – Stresa
Cross into Switzerland and the picturesque lakeside resort of Locarno for magnificent views, excellent shopping and charming cafes. Tonight, travel by boat to Isola dei Pescatori for a farewell dinner while surrounded by beautiful scenery. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 13: Saturday, November 17, 2012
Stresa – Tour Ends
Today breakfast will be included.
Pompeii: Frozen in Time
It’s the summer of A.D. 79, and the city of Pompeii, Italy is thriving. Soon, things will change. On the fateful day of August 24, the once dormant Mt. Vesuvius volcano erupted, unleashing its fury and spewing volcanic matter down on the city for three straight days. The town was completely buried in ash and mud – in some cases it was more than 20 feet deep. It was forgotten until 1594 when workmen discovered the buried city that was literally frozen in time. Peer into the daily life of an ancient Roman city with a fascinating tour of Pompeii.
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