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ITALY TOURING

Siena Venice
ABSOLUTE ITALY 12 DAYS * ^
$

ROME – FLORENCE – LA SPEZIA – MILAN – VENICE From 3361 per person twin share
Day 1: Rome and the Navigli’s famous canals that are the hub of the 12 DAYS | ROME TO VENICE
On arrival, take a private transfer from Rome airport or Milanese nightlife. Spend two nights in Milan.
train station to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the Day 9: Milan (B) TRAVEL TYPE: Independent rail
day getting acquainted with this amazing city. Spend Enjoy a day trip to Lake Como. Travel by train to Como DEPARTS: Selected dates (Mar – Oct)
three nights in Rome. where the day is yours to explore the town and lake. A
Day 2: Rome (B) day ticket is included for the hop-on hop-off public boat HIGHLIGHTS
After breakfast, discover Imperial Rome on a group tour to discover the lake. Spend time in Como wandering the
including the Forum and the magnificent Colosseum. many local boutiques. Return to Milan in the evening. • Explore the Pompeii excavation
The rest of the day is then free to explore the city. Day 10: Milan to Venice (B) • Enjoy a cruise around Lake Como
Day 3: Rome (B) Travel by high-speed train to Venice. After arriving, • Wine tasting experience in Chianti
Following breakfast, board a high-speed train to Naples. spend some time wandering the many laneways. In the INCLUDES
Join a full day excursion to Pompeii and Naples. afternoon, join a 30-minute gondola ride along Venice’s
Discover the famous archaeological site of Pompeii, famous canals. Before dinner in Venice, it is traditional to • 11 nights 3 and 4 star accommodation
an ancient Roman city destroyed by the eruption of have an aperitif based on “cichéti” (small snacks) in one • Meals as specified • Tours as per itinerary
Mt Vesuvius, before visiting Naples. Return to Rome. of the many “bacari” (taverns) scattered along the “calli” • 2 day Cinque Terre Train Card
Day 4: Rome to Florence (B) (that is what the Venetian streets are called): a must do • 2nd Class rail travel from Rome to Florence,
Today, travel by high-speed train to Florence. The experience. Spend the next two nights in Venice. Florence to La Spezia, La Spezia to Milan,
remainder of the day is free explore the city, the ‘cradle Day 11: Venice (B) Milan to Venice
of the Renaissance’. There is so much to discover Enjoy a free day to continue your discovery of the • Return 1st Class rail travel Milan to Como
including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Galleries Venice. • One-way arrival transfer in Rome
or the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s Day 12: Venice (B) ^Price includes EUR4 Rome, Florence and Milan city tax
famous statue of David. Spend two nights in Florence. After breakfast, make your way to your next destination. per person per night, EUR2.50 La Spezia city tax per person
Day 5: Florence (B) (B = breakfast) per night and EUR3.50 Venice city tax per person per night
Join a full day tour of the Chianti area and visiting to be paid directly to the hotel by you. Price valid for 13 Jul
Monteriggioni, with its still intact medieval walls. The – 14 Aug 23.
tour continues to Siena, discover the Piazza del Campo,
the Cathedral, and the famous Torre del Mangia. After
Siena, head to the walled town of San Gimignano, Lake Como
famous for its white wine, before heading to the world
renowned Vernaccia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit the Chianti area and enjoy a tasting of the Chianti Milan 2 2 Venice
red wine. Return to Florence in the evening.
Day 6: Florence to La Spezia (B)
Take a train to La Spezia, the gateway to the famous
Cinque Terre. This stretch of coast is home to five fishing
villages perched over the sea: Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre 2
Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. A two- La Spezia
day Cinque Terre Train Card is included, which allows Florence 2
access to the National Park area and the regional trains Chianti
and local buses that connect the villages. Stay in La San Gimignano
Spezia for the next two nights. Siena
Day 7: La Spezia (B)
Enjoy a free day to continue your discovery of the
Cinque Terre.
Day 8: La Spezia to Milan (B) 3 Rome
This morning board a train to Milan, the trip takes
around 3 hours and 20 minutes. After arriving, there
is free time to discover the city. Be sure to see the
most famous symbols of Milan, such as the Duomo, START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
the Castello Sforzesco, the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio Naples
TRAIN Pompeii
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* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for travel in low season. Prices for
14 tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.