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Mike and Dan did this one, the rest of the crew was too beat from traveling to go out last night.
I40 - ROME. Introduction to
Rome by Night
Cameras at the ready for the many magnificent sights awaiting us as we
‘do as the Romans do’ and start the evening with a ‘passegiata’ (evening
stroll) along the Via Condotti to the Piazza Rotonda,
dominated by the mighty Pantheon. The ‘Campidoglio’, Piazza Venezia
and so much more are included on this evening visit before we linger in
Piazza Navona with its many pavement cafés and trattorias to admire the
seventeenth century fountains and architecture.
This is the other optional stuff that is available from the tour company, we need to decide which ones we want to do.
(about $1.40 to €1.00)
I11 - ROME. Tivoli
An excursion to the ancient Sabine town of Tivoli situated a few miles
outside Rome to enjoy the gardens and fountains of the Villa D’Este. You
will visit its grottos and pavilions, the Avenue of a Hundred Fountains,
and the Dragon Fountain of the Organ. (40) (€)
I7 - ROME. Evening Tour:
Fountains and Dinner
A lighthearted introduction to the “Eternal City”. Make sure of a safe
return to Rome as you toss coins in to the Trevi Fountain. Drive along
the glamorous Via Veneto - famed as the setting of “la dolce vita”, and
admire the splendour of the monuments in magnificent Piazza Venezia.
Then relax and enjoy a typical Italian meal with drinks included.
56.00 (€)
I22 - FLORENCE. Dinner, Wine
& Music in the Chianti Hills
Take a scenic drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside to a
delightful regional restaurant set among the pines and cypress trees.
Here an evening of gastronomic specialities awaits, accompanied by song
and music.
56.00 (€)
I24 - FLORENCE. Pisa & the
Arno Valley
A half day excursion along the picturesque Arno Valley, through the land
of Leonardo near Empoli, to ancient Pisa. Time to visit the Square of
Miracles with its famous Cathedral, Baptistry and Leaning Tower within
the imposing city walls.
35.00 (€)
I75 - FLORENCE. Visit to San
Gimignano
We drive to the nearby hilltop town of San Gimignano, the ‘medieval
Manhattan’ of Tuscany. Surrounded by fields of sunflowers, vineyards and
olive groves, this is Italy’s best preserved medieval city and will give
you an excellent idea of daily life in Italy during the Middle Ages.
31.00 (€)
I19 - VENICE. Gondola
Serenade
An ideal introduction to this unique and magical city. Enjoy a romantic
gondola journey along canals full of character and colour, while
musicians and singers entertain. See the Grand Canal with its
magnificent and elegant palaces, witnesses of the past splendours of the
‘Serenissima’.
32.00 (€)
I18 - VENICE. Lagoon Cruise
with Lunch or Dinner
A half day off the beaten track! We are taken by private boat to the
nearby islands in the lagoon of Venice. See the island of Murano and the
Hermitage of San Francesco del Deserto. Lunch or dinner is taken at the
island of the ‘fisherman’ - Burano - a photographer’s paradise. Drinks
are also included.
63.00 (€)
I49 - VENICE. Venice by night
A scintillating introduction to this magical city! First we cruise along
the Grand Canal by private water taxis admiring the elegant Palazzos,
illuminated by magnificent chandeliers. We see the Rialto Bridge and
then reach the ‘most beautiful outdoor drawing room in the world’ - St.
Mark’s Square. Here we will have time to wonder at the impressive
architecture before enjoying an included drink at one of the chic ‘al
fresco’ cafés whilst listening to the music of its own orchestra! We
return to our coach on the mainland by private motor launch. (1 drink
inc.)
43.00 (€)