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All of the above Rome Christian and Vatican tours are also available with private guide or private limo or both.

 private limo and Christian Rome tour services

full day religious rome Tours

These tours provide courtesy hotel pickup and return.  Includes transportation in Deluxe air conditioned buses, special tour guides, lunch, and service charges. Taxes not included. 

Lunch at a traditional Roman restaurant included.

Tour A: Full day St. Peter's Basilica and Ancient Rome tour with lunch: includes tour of St.Peter's Basilica, a short tour of landmarks sites such as Trevi (Three Coin Fountain) and the ancient Papal fortress and the Ancient Rome Tour.   94.00 euros

Tour B: Full day Christian Rome and Vatican Museums tour with lunch: includes the Vatican Museums Tour and the Christian Rome Tours.   113.00

Tour C: Full day Ancient Rome and Vatican Museum tour with lunch: includes the Vatican Museums Tours and the Ancient Rome Tours. 109.00

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*ROME TOURS: the Rome Region*

Tivoli Tour

 Includes a wonderful scenic trip to this favorite haunt of great emperors and wealthy ancient Romans. It is about 18 miles from Rome center.  Visit Emperor Hadrian's summer palace, an ancient version of a theme park.  It had an extensive area including the  imperial villa, pool, spa, race track, living quarters of servants all designed and built by Hadrian in the 2nd century. Then on to the Villa d'Este, a Roman Renaissance villa with beautiful world famous gardens.   53.00 euros

Roman Countryside & Winery Tour

 Includes a scenic journey along the ancient Roman Appian way to the Pope' s summer residence of Castelgandolfo.  See an ancient volcanic lake, a small village high in the mountains, the monastery of Grottaferrata and a visit to one of the famed Frascati wineries.   41.00  euros

Ancient Ostia Tour

  Only 20 minutes from Rome is the ancient capital of the Roman Empire, Ostia.  An extensive archaeological site second in importance only to Pompeii. Once ancient Rome's bustling port city, this excavated harbor built around 4th century B.C. at the mouth of the Tiber was long hidden by floods and mud. As a result the city is well preserved (better than many of the ruins in Rome center). Ancient roads, spas, houses of the wealthy and the slaves, early fitness centers, theaters, workshops, inns, temples. Most popular are the ancient wonderfully preserved mosaics of the 12 thermal baths.  60.00  euros

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All of the above Tivoli Tour, Villa d'Este Gardens Tour, Ancient Ostia Tour and Roman Countryside & Winery Tour are also available with private limo or private guide and limo service.

private Rome, Tivoli, Ancient Ostia and Countryside tour services.

*CAPRI & ANCIENT POMPEII Tours*

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, hydrofoil, entrance tickets, tour guide, lunch and assistance of personnel. Taxes not included.

Naples, Capri Island Tour

Lunch at a popular Capri restaurant included.

Beginning in Rome, you pass by some famous sights such as the Abbey of Montecassino. Arriving in Naples, you board the hydrofoil for the half hour trip across Naples Bay to the picturesque island of Capri.  Your first stop is a visit to the famed "Blue Grotto," the bayside cave that contained the luminescent aqua water enjoyed by the ancient Roman emperors. Then a minibus will take you up the Capri hillside to the villa of Anacapri, the village which offers an amazing panoramic view of Capri, the bay, Naples, Mt. Vesuvius, and the Amalfi coast. After lunch and free time to explore, you meet at the harbor for a short trip by hydrofoil to Sorrento, the stunning cliffside town on the Amalfi coast.  In the early evening, you depart for a return to Rome.  140.00 euros 

Naples & Ancient Pompeii Tour

Lunch at a local Pompeii restaurant included.

Starts in Rome, crosses through the Castelli Romani wine region, on to Montecassino, and arriving in Naples.  After a tour of the city's main sights, including its famous waterfront castle, you take the short drive to Pompei, the town destroyed when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D.   In early evening,  board the bus for your return to Rome.   94.50

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The Pompeii tour is also available with private limo or private limo and guide. It can include a trip to Mt. Vesuvius.

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*FLORENCE & TUSCANY TOURS*

Florence & Tuscany Tour

Lunch at a traditional Florentine restaurant included.

  Includes a scenic trip along some of  the quintessential Italian regions such as Umbria and Tuscany.  Arrive in Florence late morning and enjoy a tour of the art city's most famous sights including Giotto's Bell Tower and the famous Signora's palace. You will visit the Academy museum which features Michelangelo's sculpture of David.  Lunch in a traditional Florentine restaurant. Then the tour will proceed to the Piazza Santa Croce, a popular square in the center of Florence with its famous church and good location close to shopping and famous sights. Free time to explore the city, its museums and the famous covered bridge, the Ponte Vecchio or to shop. The drive continues to Piazzale Michelangelo for a spectacular view of the city, then return to Rome.  140.00  

  Optional overnight in Florence.   Extra day supplement with bed and breakfast per person:               4 star hotel   90.99                                            in 3 star hotel     65.50                                single room supplement 28.00                  single room supplement  28.00

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*TUSCANY SIGHTSEEING TOURS*

Assisi & Tuscany Tour

Lunch at a traditional Tuscany restaurant included.

  Includes a visit to one of the most picturesque areas of Italy with its vineyards, olive trees and fortressed hilltop towns. The tour takes you through medieval towns such as Orvieto and Spoleto. There are cathedrals, palaces, fortresses and ancient walls along the route. Arriving at Assisi, the mystic town of St. Francis, visit, the St. Francis  Basilica with its early Renaissance masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. Stroll through the ancient town, shop, and enjoy the many artisan stores. Then enjoy a pleasant lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant.  86.00 euros

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OVERNIGHT ESCORTED TOURS OF ITALY

*RELIGIOUS SIGHTSEEING & ART CITY TOURS OVERNIGHT*

MINI ART TOUR

Roundtrip from Rome: Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua and Venice Tour. 

4 days in 4 star Florence and Venice hotels 

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, four star hotel double occupancy bath/shower, meals as per program, entrance tickets, water transfers, tour guides,  and assistance of personnel.

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Tour leaves Rome and drives through Umbria  with its charming medieval towns such as Spoleto, Trevi, and Foligno. First stop is Assisi, the town of St. Francis. After a guided tour through the picturesque walled city visit the centerpiece basilica, St. Francis Basilica, with its Giotto and Cimabue masterpieces. From there proceed to the medieval city of Siena. Finally arrive at the city of great art, Florence, for dinner and overnight.

The second day begins with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and then a guided sightseeing tour of Brunelleschi's Duomo, the great cathedral square, Giotto's Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights of the Florence day include the Academy Museum with the statue of Michelangelo's David. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

The third day enjoy breakfast buffet and then proceed to Padua, a classic northern Italian village town.  From there its a short journey to Venice.  Take the guided walking tour which will include the famous Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs.   Dinner and overnight in Venice.

The last day, begins with a Venetian buffet breakfast at the hotel.  Take a morning tour to a glass factory in Murano by motorlaunch. At mid-afternoon, board the bus or rail for the return trip to Rome.

The four star hotel tour leaves every Tuesday; the three star option leaves every Saturday. Both include hotel pickup for start of tour.

SOME FEATURES.

• Daily buffet breakfast

• Three dinners

• Local guides and entrance fees

• See the Tuscan countryside, the Veneto region and the Italian Alps

Four Star hotel:  669.00           Three star hotel:  588.00

single room 817.00                                single room   683.00 

triple room 636.00                                                         triple room 553.00

child with 2 adults 546.00                child with 2 adults 470.00   

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ART CAPITALS

One way from Rome: Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua and Venice Tour. 

5 days in 4 star Florence and Venice hotels 

Tour prices include transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, four star hotel double occupancy bath/shower, meals as per program, entrance tickets, water transfers, tour guides,  and assistance of personnel.

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Tour leaves Rome and drives through Umbria  with its charming medieval towns such as Spoleto, Trevi, and Foligno. First stop is Assisi, the town of St. Francis. After a guided tour through the picturesque walled city visit the centerpiece basilica, St. Francis Basilica, with its Giotto and Cimabue masterpieces. From there proceed to the medieval city of Siena known for its great horse race the Palio. Finally arrive at the city of great art, Florence, for dinner and overnight.

The second day begins with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and then a guided sightseeing tour of Brunelleschi's Duomo, the great cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights of the Florence day include the Academy Museum with the statue of Michelangelo's David and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue's famous crucifix. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

The third day enjoy breakfast buffet and then proceed to Padua, a classic northern Italian village town where you will visit the famous St. Anthony of Padua cathedral and see Donatello's "Gattemalata."  From there it's a short journey to Venice.  Take the guided walking tour which will include the famous Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The first day tour concludes with a visit to a Venetian glass factory to see the artisans at work.  Dinner and overnight in Venice.

The fourth day begins with a Venetian buffet breakfast at the hotel. Take a morning tour to a glass factory in Murano by motorlaunch. Dinner and overnight.

The last day of the tour starts with a buffet breakfast at your hotel.  Then around noon, the tour officially ends.

The four star hotel tour leaves every Tuesday from March to November; the three star option leaves every Saturday. Both include hotel pickup for start of tour.

SOME FEATURES.

• Daily buffet breakfast

• Four dinners

• Local guides and entrance fees

• See the Tuscan countryside, the Veneto region and the Italian Alps

 

Four Star hotel:  828.00           Three star hotel:  754.00

single room 1,035.00                                single room   883.00 

triple room 790. 00                                                         triple room 706. 00

child with 2 adults 660.00                child with 2 adults 603.00   

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NORTH ART CITIES

One way from Rome: Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua, Venice, Verona, Lake Como, Milan Tour. 

6 days in 4 star hotels 

Tour prices include transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, four star hotel double occupancy bath/shower, meals as per program, entrance tickets, water transfers, tour guides,  and assistance of personnel.

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Tour leaves Rome and drives through Umbria  with its charming medieval towns such as Spoleto, Trevi, and Foligno. First stop is Assisi, the town of St. Francis. After a guided tour through the picturesque walled city visit the centerpiece, St. Francis Basilica, with its Giotto and Cimabue masterpieces. From there proceed to the medieval city of Siena. Finally arrive at the city of great art, Florence, for dinner and overnight.

The second day begins with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and then a guided sightseeing tour of Brunelleschi's Duomo, the great cathedral square, Giotto's Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights of the Florence day include the Academy Museum with the statue of Michelangelo's David. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

The third day enjoy breakfast buffet and then proceed to Padua, a classic northern Italian village town where you will visit the famous St. Anthony of Padua cathedral.  From there it's a short journey to Venice.  Take the guided walking tour which will include the famous Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The first day tour concludes with a visit to a Venetian glass factory to see the artisans at work.  Dinner and overnight in Venice.

The fourth day begins with a Venetian buffet breakfast at the hotel before Venice at your leisure.  Take a morning tour by motorlaunch to a glass factory on the island of Murano. Dinner and overnight.

The fifth day starts with a buffet breakfast at your hotel.  Then a morning departure for Verona to see the town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue on to Como. Dinner and overnight in this beautiful mountain lake area.

On the last day, there is a final buffet breakfast at the hotel.  Then depart for Milan where the tour officially ends at the Central Railway Station.

The four star hotel tour leaves every Tuesday; the three star option leaves every Saturday. Both include hotel pickup for start of tour.

SOME FEATURES.

• Daily buffet breakfast

• Five dinners

• Local guides and entrance fees to sightseeing tours on the itinerary

• See the Tuscan countryside, the Veneto region and the Italian Alps

Four Star hotel:  1023.00           *Three / 4 star hotel:  889.00

single room 1224.00                                single room   1045.00 

triple room 973. 00                                                         triple room 847. 00

child with 2 adults 819.00                child with 2 adults 712.00   

* The three star option visits the stunning Lake Garda instead of Lake Como and stays overnight in Milan instead of overnight in Como.

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*GRAND ITALY ART & RELIGIOUS TOUR*

ART CIRCLE TOUR

Roundtrip from Rome: Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua, Venice, Verona, Lake Como, Milan, Bologna, San Marino, and Perugia.

7 days in 4 star hotels 

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, meals according to the program, entrance tickets to tours listed in program, tour guide, assistance of personnel, four star hotel (unless the three stop option is selected) accommodations in double occupancy with private bath/shower.

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Tour leaves Rome and drives through Umbria  with its charming medieval towns such as Spoleto, Trevi, and Foligno. First stop is Assisi, the town of St. Francis. After a guided tour through the picturesque walled city visit the centerpiece basilica, St. Francis Basilica, with its Giotto and Cimabue masterpieces. From there proceed to the medieval city of Siena. Finally arrive at the city of great art, Florence, for dinner and overnight.

The second day begins with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and then a guided sightseeing tour of Brunelleschi's Duomo, the great cathedral square, Giotto's Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights of the Florence day include the Academy Museum with the statue of Michelangelo's David. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

The third day enjoy breakfast buffet and then proceed to Padua, a classic northern Italian village town.  From there its a short journey to Venice.  Take the guided walking tour which will include the famous Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The first day tour concludes with a visit to a Venetian glass factory to see the artisans at work.  Dinner and overnight in Venice.

  The next day begins with a Venetian buffet breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the day is free to take optional tours to the islands of Murano and Burano by motorlaunch or go shopping. Dinner and overnight in Venice. 

On the fifth day, after a buffet breakfast, you proceed to enchanting Verona for a tour of Romeo and Juliet's city. Late afternoon, enjoy the scenic drive to Lake Como.  Dinner and overnight in this beautiful region.

The next day after breakfast, we drive the 30 minutes to Milan and tour the sights including its famous Grand Duomo cathedral.  In the afternoon drive to medieval Bologna, another great art city. Then on to the world's smallest and oldest independent republic, San Marino. This was originally founded as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner and overnight.

On the last day, following buffet breakfast, depart for Perugia, the charming university town.  Visit the impressive cathedral and the Palace.  Finally, return to Rome this evening.

The four star hotel option leaves every Tuesday and spends a night at Lake Como; the three star option leaves every Saturday and spends a night at Milan. Both include hotel pickup for start of tour.

SOME FEATURES.

• Daily buffet breakfast

• Six dinners

• Local guides and entrance fees

• See the Tuscan countryside, the Veneto region and the Italian Alps

 Four Star Hotel   1230.00        *Three / Four Star Hotel    1091.00

In single  1472.00                         In single 1292.00

In triple 1175.00                           In triple 1033.00

Child with 2 adults  985.00               Child with 2 adults 873.00 

*substitutes overnight stay in Lake Como area for overnight in Milan 

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Some Features:

• Daily continental breakfast

• four dinner

• two lunches

• full day excursion to Pompeii

• full day excursion to Capri

• private car transfer from Sorrento to Amalfi; private car transfer from Amalfi to Pompeii

• local guides and sightseeing entrance fees

EXOTIC SICILY TOUR

Explore the famous archaeological ruins and enjoy the stunning beach resorts on this unspoiled island.

Palermo, Erice, Cefalu, Messina, Taormina, Syracuse, Agregento.

8 days in 4 star hotels

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

This tour requires independent arrival and departure from Sicily. Our staff will be happy to arrange transport for you from Rome or Naples by boat, train or plane. We can also arrange accommodations along the way if you wish to visit some areas such as the Amalfi Coast along the southern Italian coast either before or after your tour of Sicily.

Tour includes accommodations in four star Jolly Hotels, half board, ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach, service charges, sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary with English Speaking driver. Taxes not included.

Arrive in Palermo, Sicily to a welcome cocktail and dinner. Overnight in our four star hotel.   The next day visit the famous Grand Duomo of Monreale.  Return to Palermo and tour the city sights including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel in the Royal Palace and enjoy a panoramic view of the historic center.  After lunch, take an optional excursion to the Catacombs and the handcrafts village of Mondello. Dinner and overnight.

After a buffet breakfast, a trip to Segesta for a visit to the ancient Doric Temple with its history recorded in the stones.  Lunch at Erice mountainside medieval city located at 800 mtrs above the sea  with a stunning view of the unique landscape.  Then tour Trapani's salt mills. On to Agrigento,  for dinner and overnight in your hotel.  After dinner enjoy an unforgettable panoramic tour of the Valley of the Temples illuminated.

The next day after a buffet breakfast, visit the Valley of Temples including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor & Pollux.  Lunch in a local restaurant. Then visit the famous Villa Romana del Casale famed for its well preserved mosaics. Continue on to Syracuse. Dinner and overnight.

After a buffet breakfast visit the archaeological area. Among the riches are the famous "Latomie of the Paradise," the "Dionysus Ear."  Then visit the baroque island of Ortigia.  After lunch, depart for Ragusa and visit the medieval city and capital of Sicilian baroque style.  Continue to Catania. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, begin your exciting excursion to Mt. Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Weather permitting you will reach 1800 meters. Continue on to beautiful cliffside resort of Taormina and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.  In the afternoon visit the Greek theater and then leisure time for shopping or strolling the tiny streets. Continue to Messina for dinner and overnight in front of the Straight.

The next day, board a boat to visit Reggio Calabria to view its famous Bronze di Riace. Drive along the Thyrrenian coast with a first stop at Cefalu, famous for its Norman style cathedral and wash house built in the rock. Stop at Cape Orlando for lunch. Continue to Palermo. 

Enjoy a farewell dinner and overnight in the Palermo hotel.  On the final day, after a buffet breakfast, your tour ends.   

 Tour includes: four star accommodations, half board, service charges,  transportation by deluxe motor coach and guided tours by English speaking drivers and guides. 

This four star hotel tour leaves every Saturday from April to October inclusive.  

  842.00 per person in double   single 1035.00 

Some features:

• full board (dinner on first day to breakfast on last day)

• roundtrip ferry Messina to Calabria 

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