Wonderful Italy 2010

ROME, CINQUE TERRE, FLORENCE, PISA, LAKE GARDA, VERONA, VENICE, SORRENTO, CAPRI, MILAN

  Discover Italy!  This trip is for the single, age 35 and younger, who doesn’t need first class accommodations to have a wonderful vacation and fun!  This trip will leave you feeling like you know Italy from top to bottom when you return home.  From the beautiful Lake Garda area in northern Italy, to the must-see cities of Rome, Florence and Venice, and then south to see the Isle of Capri and Sorrento!  You even get to see the small, spectacular area around the Cinque Terre!  Lots of included sightseeing; see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, St. Mark’s Square in fascinating  Venice, wine sampling in the Chianti wine-producing region; these are just a few of the many sights you’ll see with your guide and travel companions!
Travel and learn about the richness of the culture, be amazed by the ruins in Rome, be overwhelmed by Renaissance architecture in Florence and lose yourself in the canal-lined streets of Venice! All with new friends you’ll meet on the trip!  Come join us for this unforgettable trip in one of Europe’s most beautiful countries, and you'll experience it all...the history, the culture, the fantastic cuisine, wonderful wines and more!

• 11 Nights accommodations in superior tourist class hotels with private facilities:
• 3 Nights Rome
• 2 Nights Florence
• 2 Nights Venice
• 2 Nights Sorrento
• 1 Night Milan
• 1 Night La Spezia

• Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges.
• Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats                                                                      
• Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Italian Driver
• Total 17 meals
• 11 continental breakfasts
• 6 three course dinners

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Day 1               Depart USA                                                                                                          
Fly from your hometown on your overnight flight to Italy!

Day 2                       Arrive Rome  
Make your way to the hotel, and depending on your flight arrival time, the day is free to explore at leisure. Maybe start your souvenir shopping or try an Italian gelato. Tonight, enjoy dinner with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers. (D)

Day 3                      Rome to Sorrento
 After breakfast we travel south past Naples and Mt. Vesuvius where you’ll have an opportunity to visit the ancient city of Pompeii, then on to cliffside Sorrento with marvellous views of the Bay of Naples. (B)

Day 4                       Sorrento - Isle of Capri
                We cruise today out to the stunning Isle of Capri. Spend the day roaming around the island – maybe see the natural beauty of the Blue Grotto, stroll through the hillside town of Anacapri, explore Marina Piccola, or sip on a cafe al fresco with the locals. (B,D)

Day 5                      Sorrento to Florence
Leaving behind the stunning Sorrento coastline we head north through rural Umbria and Tuscany’s rolling hills, stopping to taste some local wine before our first taste of Renaissance Florence. Tonight, dinner with the group and then maybe join the locals in a club! (B,D)

Day 6                       Florence Sightseeing
 Your day includes a walking tour seeing the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Santa Croce and a chance to shop for leather, gold and silver. Free time then to visit one of the citys’ many museums or galleries in this “city of art”, take time to see the awesome Statue of David, or sit at one of the outdoor cafes and people-watch!  (B)

Day 8                       La Spezia to Milan
                A day of contrast as we depart from the tranquil western coast of Italy to Milan, the fashion capital of Italy - in the heart of the Po Valley.  See the Duomo, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele ll and La Scala Opera House. After dinner, maybe some nightlife of a big city? (B,D)

Day 9                       Milan to Venice
With Milan behind us we travel east to our afternoon stop in Verona, home to Shakespeare's tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet. Later we head to our hotel close to the stunning city of Venice. (B) 

Day 10                     Venice Sightseeing
 A short boat ride takes us into the historical centre of Venice to see St Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the Doges' Palace.  We’ll have ample time to wander the bustling streets, see the skill required to create local crafts such as Murano glass, or visit one of the many amazing museums. Maybe a gondola ride and evening meal with your fellow travelers as a perfect end to your Venetian experience? (B)

Day 12                     Rome Sightseeing 
Ancient and modern Rome awaits your discovery. It’s a free day to explore with friends from the group. Why not start your day with a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel or explore the Forum of Imperial Rome, search for Gladiators at the Colosseum, shop for stylish Italian fashions or just watch the world go by with a gelato or people watch at the Spanish Steps. (B)

Day 13                    Depart Rome
                Time to swap addresses and email details and say "Arrivederci Roma" as our tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Price------ (from 2010 into March of 2011)
Land only, per person, based on double occupancy (remember we can put you with a roommate!)
$ 1969.00              May 22-June 3,  June 19-July 1, & September 18-30
$ 1999.00              July 24-August 5
$ 1649.00             ** November 21-Dec 3-----Thanksgiving Week         
$ 1699.00             **December 28, 2010-January 9, 2011------New Years                           
$ 1599.00              **February 6-18, 2011 and March 6-18, 2011                        
(**Note there may be a slight price change for Thanksgiving, New Year’s, and 2011 trips by mid summer 2010, sign up before then for above prices)

An $8.00 document delivery fee will be applied on all bookings per our tour operator.

$  579.00               Single supplement: add to above price if you want a room to yourself. Very limited availability..

$  145.00              Pre or post hotel stay as a double occupancy, or $205 as single occupancy in Rome. Get over your jetlag
                             upon arrival or explore a day longer on your own before or after your tour! 1 night stay only for each pre & post.    

Airfare and airfare taxes are additional.  Please call for a price quote or you may find low online airfares.  If quoted by our office-air-fares are based on availability at time of booking.

Transfers – $32.00 each way or ($64.00 roundtrip) for transfers to and from the Rome airport. We’ll need your flight schedule.

Travel Insurance-   $169.00. 
Pay for your travel insurance with your deposit & you receive “Any-Reason” insurance (in the form of travel certificates to be used within 2 years with our tour operator) allowing you to cancel for any reason up to 48 hours prior to your trip.  Insurance is highly recommended. Insurance is non refundable and does not cover air arrangements not made by our tour operator.

Price does not include items of a personal nature-i.e. phone calls, meals not included, alcoholic & other beverages not offered with included meals, tips to guides & drivers, travel insurance, and airfare.

Fine Print—Wonderful  Italy 2010 Through March 2011 
Your payment for a reservation on this trip constitutes consent and acknowledgement of all the provisions in this Fine Print listed below and in the Singles Travel Company General Terms and Conditions.  Please make sure you read both of these important pieces of information and call us with any questions.  
A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 (plus travel insurance if you want it) is due with your reservation.
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure date.  Credit cards (Visa or Mastercard) or checks (made payable to Travel Advisors of Los Gatos) are accepted. 
Cancellation Fees and Refunds     All cancellations must be in writing. Regardless of when you cancel, there will be a charge from Singles Travel Company of $50 applied to your credit card plus the following cancellation fees: Insurance is non-refundable.
Period of Notice                                                                                        Cancellation Fee
More than 45 days prior to commencement of services                             Your deposit & insurance are non-refundable
45-22 days prior to commencement of services                                         25% of total price
21-8 days prior to commencement of services                                           30% of total price
7-1 days prior to commencement of services                                             50% of total price
On day of departure/no show                                                                     100% of total price

When the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of the deposit. No refunds on unused portions of the tour.  A fee of $30 per transaction may be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation.  Cancellation fees also apply to additional accommodations reserved prior to and after the tour booked with the tour operator of the trip.  Due to air carrier guidelines, you may be charged up to a $200 penalty if you cancel your air booked with the tour operator within 120 days of departure. After airline tickets are issued, airline cancellations are per the airline’s policy/ and or the tour operator if purchased through the tour operator and may be non-refundable. 
Travel insurance is highly recommended, please consider the purchase of it carefully.     

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