2008: ESSENTIAL ITALY (6330)

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Tour Operator

Cosmos

Duration

11 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Board your overnight transatlantic flight
Day 2	ARRIVAL IN MILAN, ITALY-COMO	Check into your hotel in Como. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this beautiful town. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 3	COMO EXCURSION TO BELLAGIO	Today enjoy an included excursion along the shores of enchanting Lake Como. Visit the Villa Carlotta with its beautiful gardens and art collection, then take a ferry right across to Bellagio, one of the most elegant villages on the lake. (B)
Day 4	COMO-MILAN-VERONA-VENICE AREA	This morning visit Milan and see its majestic gothic cathedral, situated in the heart of the city. Then continue through the Po Valley towards Verona, medieval setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet for guided city sightseeing. Later, reach the Venice area for two overnights. (B)
Day 5	Venice	Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and quiet little piazzas. The included tour starts with a boat ride and is followed by a visit to St. Mark's Basilica and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don't miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B)
Day 6	VENICE AREA-SAN MARINO-FLORENCE	South today along the Adriatic for a visit to one of Europe's smallest republics-San Marino. It's perched atop Mount Titano and gives a splendid panorama of the coastline. Journey over the Appennines for an overnight in Florence. (B)
Day 7	Florence	The renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled for a whole day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city's timeless beauty in relative peace and quiet. Don't miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide which features most the city highlights. See the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza Signoria; the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known as the "Gate to Paradise." (B)
Day 8	FLORENCE-LUCCA-PISA-ROME	Look forward to today's itinerary, which starts with Lucca, renowned for its narrow streets, quaint shops, and magnificent palaces and churches. Then a stop in Pisa. Wonder at the beauty of the Square of Miracles and, of course, the Leaning Tower. Finally, to Rome for three overnights. (B)
Day 9	Rome	The "Eternal City"-a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive, exciting, and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. An optional visit with a Local Guide to the Vatican Museum can be arranged; ask your Tour Director for details. (B)
Day 10	AT LEISURE IN ROME	Plenty to do and see or join one of the programmed excursions. (B)
Day 11	Your homebound flight arrives the same day	(B)

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

US$ Price Details

*Air inclusive prices are based on departure from New York. Prices for departures from other cities will vary and can be obtained from your travel agent or by visiting www.cosmos.com. Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee of up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.40 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Air inclusive prices are subject to change and not guaranteed until payment is made in full. Restrictions apply.

Single room supplement:
$360

Guaranteed shares

No triple room reduction.

1218 Christmas in Rome (6330 only).

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Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.

Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.

Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.