Experience Italy!  This trip is for the single who doesn’t need first class accommodations to have a wonderful vacation and fun!  You’ll return home feeling like you really know Italy’s most famous cities! Learn about the richness of the culture, be amazed by the ruins in Rome, be overwhelmed by Renaissance architecture in Florence, see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, enjoy the quaint hill-top town of San Gimignano 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, new friends and more!

Price Includes all of this!

• 7 Nights accommodations in superior tourist class hotels with private facilities
• 2 Nights Rome area
• 3 Nights Florence area
• 2 Nights Venice area
• Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges on included services
• Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats                                                     
• Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Italian Driver
• Total 10 meals
• 7 Continental Breakfasts (CB)
• 3 Dinners (D) (1 Dinner in each city- Rome, Florence, Venice)
• Singles Travel Company representative-(restrictions apply)
• Other singles to enjoy the trip with organized activities and meals

• All This Sightseeing as follows:
• Rome:  orientation tour of the city
• Florence: the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Sigoria.
• Tuscan countryside: see an area of this famous countryside
• San Gimignano: enjoy this quaint hill-top town
• See a working winery: enjoy a glass or two of local wine
• Pisa: see the leaning Tower of Pisa
• Venice-Motorboat trip to Piazza San Marco, see a demonstration of glass-blowing, see the Bridge of Sighs, Doges’ Palace, and St. Mark’s Square

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Itinerary

Day 1, Aug 6               Depart for Europe 
Depart your hometown city for your overnight flight to start your European vacation in
wonderful Italy!

Day 2, Aug 7               Arrive Rome 
            After arriving into Rome, transfer to our hotel.  Depending on your flight arrival time you can start exploring Rome! However, make sure you are back to the hotel in time to meet your travel buddies and Tour Manager over dinner.
Get into the thriving atmosphere of this exciting city by seeing the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia and Piazza Navona. Honor tradition at the Trevi Fountain and throw a coin in the fountain’s waters (it’s meant to improve your chances of returning to Rome!). Maybe hang out with your new friends at the Spanish Steps, sit back and people-watch. (D)

Day 3, Aug 8               Rome 
            You have a free day today to take off into the city and absorb the atmosphere, as vespas flash past timeworn monuments that are surrounded by fountains, pizzerias, cafes and bars. Maybe live the local lifestyle by indulging in a long lunch on a paved piazza or knock back a shot of espresso at the bar, like the Romans do.
            Take time for shopping, but before you hit the shops, let your Tour Manager point you in the right direction with some tips on the best buys. Or maybe take an optional tour with a local guide’s inside knowledge of the Roman Forum and Colosseum.
Then hook up with your new friends and make your last night in Rome one to remember with an optional dinner. At a popular pizzeria, you’ll enjoy pizza as it was meant to be (with a thin crispy crust, fresh tomato and loaded with delicious mozzarella). Learn a thing or two about making them as you watch a professional piazzolo demonstrate how it’s done. But don’t stop there – afterwards dive into Rome’s night action with your buddies and start your travels off with a night to remember! (CB)
                       
Day 4, Aug 9               Rome to Florence 
            Today check-out the smallest country in the world and home to the Pope, the Vatican City. See St Peter’s Basilica and perhaps visit the Vatican museums to view Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel.
            Leaving town we cruise through rural Umbria and terraced vineyards to breathtaking Florence, the Renaissance city set in the beautiful Tuscan hills. Learn about the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell-Tower, Piazza della Signoria, the Bapistry and Santa Croce as our local guide walks us through the city.
            Some free time to shop or visit one of the famous museums. Tonight, we eat together in a humming local restaurant, right in the heart of Florence. (CB,D)

Day 5, Aug 10             Florence 
            With a free day, you’ve got plenty of time to get a feel for Florence. Uncover the amazing masterpieces of Michelangelo’s Florence. Maybe watch a Florentine leather craft demonstration, shop along the pretty Ponte Vecchio or the city’s local markets, or get inspired at the famous Uffizi Gallery and see the paintings from the masters like Da Vinci and Raphael.  This evening, maybe enjoy an optional group dinner at an authentic Tuscan feast before hitting up the Florentine nightlife. (CB)

Day 6, Aug 11             Florence 
            Today, we get out into the fantastic Tuscan countryside, known for its iconic cypress trees and delicious olive oil. Spend the morning in historic San Gimignano, the stunning hill-top town that is often dubbed “medieval Manhattan”.  In an historic villa, the group will see a working winery, where you can learn more about the regions wines as you taste a glass or two of the local wine. Later, we head back to Florence for an evening at your leisure. (CB)

Day 7, Aug 12                         Florence to Venice 
            Today we drive through Italy’s rustic countryside to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower before we travel through the Apennine Mountains to our hotel near the fairytale city of Venice. (CB,D)

Day 8, Aug 13                         Venice 
            This morning we take a motor boat through the waters of the lagoon to visit Venice’s city’s historical heart. The limestone Bridge of Sighs, the gothic arches of Doges’ Palace and the expanse of St. Mark’s Square (pigeons and all!) show off Venice’s unique beauty.  Learn about local artistry with a traditional glass blowing demonstration.
In your free time explore St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doges’ Palace or the Guggenheim museum. Why not join us later on a gondola ride through the canals of this amazing city? Take a bottle of prosecco (Italian champagne) and toast this unforgettable experience. (CB)

Day 9, Aug 14                         Depart Venice / Rome 
            Time to say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast in Venice. (CB)

Price
$1699                    Double occupancy rate, per person, land only (remember we can put you with a roommate!)
($1659)                  Triple occupancy rate, per person, land only (cannot guarantee a triple unless you are traveling with 2 of your friends. If you prefer a triple and not traveling with 2 other friends, you will be charged the double rate and we will attempt to get 2 others to room in a triple. So try and get 2 friends to travel with you!)    

$399                       Single occupancy rate- add-on to above double rate for a room to yourself. Limited availability.

Airfare and airfare taxes are additional.  Please call for a price quote or you may find low online airfares.  If quoted by our office-airfares are based on availability at time of booking. We will try and coordinate flights for the group.

Transfers are $39 each way (roundtrip $78) based on below guideline restrictions.

Arrival-You need to fly into Rome (FCO), leaving the U.S./Canada August 6 and arriving into Rome on August 7. The group transfer from the airport to the hotel will be approximately 11am-12 noon. (We will make this earlier if we get more flights earlier in the morning).
Departure-You need to fly out of Venice (VCE) August 14.  We will be making one group transfer to the airport at approximately 9am, so make sure your flights are after 12 noon or later. If you are unable to make those flight times you can purchase a transfer and we will work with you in getting others together for a transfer.  Arrive home the same day.

Optional Activities
                A few optional tours/activities will be offered while on tour in each city for your purchase at that time if you are interested.  Plan accordingly for about $30-$75 per tour.  Tours include some special dinners, a disco night, and a gondola ride. You do not need to take any of the tours if you don’t want to.

Travel Insurance is highly recommended.  Inquire when signing up for the trip.  A travel insurance pamplet with all prices and insurance information will be sent to you with your trip invoice receipt for your deposit.  Please consider the purchase of it carefully as it will cover most emergencies, medical and otherwise, while traveling in Europe and for most cancellations due to your own illness or close family member that would cause you to cancel your travel plans. Restrictions apply-refer to the travel insurance companys’ complete info. Please review it and call the insurance company directly to sign up.  

A valid passport is required for travel and the expiration date must be at least 6 months beyond your intended stay. Non-U.S. citizens please check with your local consulate for entrance requirements.

No immunizations are required for travel to Europe.

Activity Level- There will be lots of walking with lots of activities involved and there will also be a lot of other activities to keep you very busy. 

Age Grouping- The majority of travelers will be in the age range of 20’s and 30’s.

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

Fine Print—Italy-Rome-Florence-Venice August 6-14, 2010         
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.   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. Make sure you read both of these important pieces of information and call us with any questions.  Please fax/mail us the Reservation Form found on our website also.
Payments        A deposit of $300.00 is due with your booking. All deposits, to insure you will get on the trip, are due by mid April by the latest and it may be sold out before then.
Final payments due 70 days prior to the trip.  Payment by credit card or check (payable to Travel Advisors).
Cancellation Fee and Refunds     All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations 101 days or more prior to the trip will receive a full refund of your deposit, less a $50 cancellation fee.  Any cancellations at 100 days or less to departure date, no refund will be provided.  No refund on unused portions of the trip. After airline tickets are issued, airline cancellation penalties are per the airline’s policy and are usually no refund, but may be changeable with a fee.

Travel/Trip Cancellation insurance is highly recommended

Come enjoy wonderful Italy…
Its’ culture, rich history and good wines!

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