Attractions - Italy

Attractions - Rome

Coach Tour - Italy

Tour Rugantino

Day 01 - Rome
Arrival at the Hotel and overnight.

Day 02 - Rome / Siena / Florence
Departure from the Starhotel Metropole by deluxe motorcoach on the "Autostrada del Sole" to Siena. This gothic city is constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany. This medieval city is encircled by its ancient walls and is famous for its splendid square "Piazza del Campo", designed in the shape of a shell . Here, every year the famous "Palio" takes place. See also the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon proceed on to Florence. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 03 - Florence / Pisa / Florence
Breakfast at the Hotel and morning city tour during which we appreciate the artistic beauty of Florence with its Dome by Brunelleschi, the Belltower by Giotto and the Baptistry. The sightseeing tour continues through Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio , Ponte Vecchio and finally the church of Santa Croce. In the afternoon , we leave Florence for an excursion to Pisa. This quiet and graceful town shows signs of its past and its greatness through the famous Piazza del Campo, better known as the " Square of Miracles " where we find the Cathedral, the Leaning Tower (a Romanic belltower of 58mt) and the Baptistry. At the end of the visit return to Florence for dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 04 - Florence / Padua / Venice
Breakfast at Hotel and morning departure for Padua to visit the Basilica of St. Anthony. In the afternoon, arrival to Venice, the city of gondolas. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 05 - Venice
Breakfast at Hotel and visit of this mysterous city built on 177 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges. The sightseeing includes the panoramic view of St. Mark's square and the Doge's Palace. During the morning the group will stop in one of the famous shops of Murano glasses. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06 - Venice / Verona / Lake of Garda / Milan
Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for Verona, the monumental city setting of Shakespeare's masterpiece " Romeo and Juliet " ( panoramic visit of Juliet's house ). This ancient Roman colony is especially known all over the world for its Arena, a splendid amphitheatre that in summer becomes the scene of the great Operas. Proceed to Milan via the largest Italian lake: Lake Garda. Arrival in Milan, dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 07 - Milan / Rep. of San Marino
Breakfast at the Hotel and city tour of Milan visiting: the Cathedral, L’Escala ( the most famous opera house on the world with its immense stage ) and the Gallery of Vittorio Emanuele. Proceed to San Marino, one of the smallest states in the world that still has its own currency, stamps and has preserved its political system for over nine centuries. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 08 - Rep. of San Marino / Assisi / Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for Rome via Assisi. Stop in this splendid and mystic town for a panoramic visit of its Basilic and the church of St. Maria degli Angeli. In the late afternoon arrival to Rome: the Eternal city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 - Rome / Naples / Pompei / Sorrento
Breakfast at the Hotel. After leaving Rome, the coach will take the "Sun Route" motorway, driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania, with a view of the Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples there will be a short panoramic city tour : Mergellina, Castel dell'Ovo Plebiscito Square , the Royal Palace, the Maschio Angioino and the port. Lunch in a restaurant on our way to Pompei and then visit of the excavations of the famous Roman city , destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Leaving Pompei and driving along the Sorrentine coastal, arrival in Sorrento. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 10 - Sorrento / Capri / Rome
After breakfast we board the boat for the Island of Capri, where weather and sea conditions permitting we will visit the Blue Grotto in small rowing boats. Lunch in restaurant and free time for personal activities. In the afternoon departure to Rome via Sorrento. Arrival and overnight in Rome.

Day 11 - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. End of services.

IN THE SIGHTSEEING TOURS ENTRANCE FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED

FANTASIA ITALIANA Programme 2002-2003 :
RUGANTINO TOUR VIP
(11 days /10 nights Rome-Rome)

DEPARTS FROM ROME EVERY SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY (MAY-OCT ONLY)
2002:
March 31
April 07-14-21-28
May 01-05-08-12-15-19-22-26-29
June 02-05-09-12-16-19-23-26-30
July 03-07-10-14-17-21-24-28-31
August 04-07-11-14-18-21-25-28
September 01-04-08-11-15-18-22-25-29
October 02-06-09-13-16-20-23-27-30
November 03-10-17-24
December 01-08-15-22-29

2003:
January 05-12-19-26
February 02-09-16-23
March 02-09-23-30

RATES
€1365 per person in Double/Triple
€1780 per person in Single

HOTELS
Sunday Departures:
Rome: Starhotel Metropole/Hotel Angloamericano/Hotel Beverly Hills/Hotel Universo/Hotel Domus Sessoriana 
Florence: Hotel Monginevro
Venice: Hotel Continental
Milan: Starhotel Ritz
San Marino: Grand hotel / Hotel Titano
Rome: Starhotel Metropole/Hotel Angloamericano/Hotel Beverly Hills
Sorrento: Hotel Ambasciatori o similare

Wednesday Departures:
Roma: Starhotel Metropole/Hotel Angloamericano/Hotel Beverly Hills/Hotel Universo/Hotel Domus Sessoriana
Florence: Hotel Alexander
Venice: Hotel Ramada/Hotel Villa Urania or Villa Nora
Milan: Starhotel Ritz
San Marino: Grand hotel / Hotel Titano
Sorrento: Hotel Ambasciatori or similar

PICK UP TIMES
08:00 am Hotel Metropole/Hotel Universo
08:10 am Hotel Domus Sessoriana
08:30 am Hotel Angloamericano
08:45 am Hotel Beverly Hills

TOUR COMPANY - VERATOUR
Veratour's tour service will ensure that throughout the duration of the trip you are in safe hands. All of Veratour's tours are accompanied by a multilingual Italian assistant at your complete disposal at any moment. You will also be informed on alternative excursions to those already included in the program in order to create a holiday to suit your personal interests. Veratour's staff will also take care of all the check-in operations into the hotels in order for you to relax and enjoy your trip.

VERATOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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