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Globus [?]
Duration:
9 days
Highlights:
Visit Italy's most famous art cities on this popular vacation! Rome is first on the list and included sightseeing features visits of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. On to charming Orvieto and its gothic cathedral, and Siena in the verdant, rolling hills of Tuscany, the medieval home to the Palio horse race. This is also the famous Chianti wine-producing region, with stops in San Gimignano and in Greve for wine tasting. Spend two nights in the
...spa town of Montecatini, and enjoy the day trip to Florence with a guided walking tour through the old town center. Among the highlights, see the Piazza Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Piazza del Duomo with the Giotto Campanile. Next on the agenda: Pisa's famed Leaning Tower, then cross the Apennines to the unique floating city of Venice. Take a boat ride along one of its great canals, reach St. Mark's Square, and soak in the magic of this enchanting city. Before your return to Rome, experience another hilltop village with a great history: Assisi. In the beautiful basilica dedicated to St. Francis, marvel at the delicate frescoes by Giotto and take in the peaceful atmosphere. Transfer to Sorrento for three overnights and plenty of free time to explore on your own. Return to Rome for a final night and the conclusion of your vacation.Dec 21 departure - Christmas in Florence Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
11 days
Highlights:
On this Faith-Based vacation, discover Italy from Rome to Venice. Start your trip in Rome, Italy's capital, with a welcome dinner and guided tours with a Local Guide to the Holy Stairs, St. John Lateran Basilica, St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. Mary Major Basilica, the Catacombs, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.Travel to Montecassino to visit the first of the Ben
...edictine monasteries founded by St. Benedict around 529 AD. Then journey to Italy's eastern coast and San Giovanni Rotondo, home to the beloved St. Padre Pio. Visit his Friary, the Old Church, and the New Church. Next, visit the Shrine of Monte Sant'Angelo, one of Christendom's most celebrated shrines and where St. Michael the Archangel appeared in the 5th and 17th centuries.Via Lanciano's Church and the Holy House of Loreto, travel to Assisi, where guided visits to the Basilicas of St. Francis and St. Clare are included. See the crucifix that spoke to St. Francis and visit the St. Mary of the Angel's Basilica and the Portiuncula.On the way to Florence, stop in Siena and visit the Sanctuary of St. Catherine and the Basilica of St. Dominic. Spend two nights in Florence and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour including a visit to Michelangelo's David. Stop in Padua to visit St. Anthony's Basilica and arrive in Venice. Enter Venice by private boat to meet your Local Guide and visit St. Mark's Square and Basilica. Later, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant"a perfect ending to your Grand Catholic Italy vacation.With Globus, you'll see more than a place. You'll discover its story. Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
13 days
Highlights:
Enjoy a leisurely vacation with 2-night stays in Rome, Venice, Florence, Nice, and Paris. Begin with a special welcome dinner with wine at a lively Roman restaurant. Guided sightseeing features: St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and the Forum in Rome; a stop in Assisi to visit St. Francis' Basilica; a private boat ride, St. Mark's Basilica and Doges' Palace in Venice; a stop in Ferrara; and Michelangelo's David in Florence. A scenic
...drive along the Mediterranean takes you to Pisa to see its Leaning Tower, then to Nice on the French Riviera. From here, an included visit takes you to the famous artist town of St. Paul de Vence. A thrilling ride on the high-speed TGV train delivers you to Paris, where you ascend to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant, and have plenty of free time to immerse yourself in the splendid "City of Light." Continues by Eurostar train to London, and includes two nights and a city tour with Local Guide in London, featuring a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral and time to watch the Changing of the Guard (if held).With Globus, you'll see more than a place. You'll discover its story. Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
13 days
Highlights:
On this marvelous vacation through Italy, not only will you see the main cities in Italy"Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, and Assisi"you'll also have an opportunity to enjoy some of the smaller towns and scenic attractions. A tour highlight is Pompeii, which was completely buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Imagine what life was like 2,000 years ago! This preserved town gives you an amazingly detailed look into life at the peak
...of the Roman Empire. Admire the paintings still on the walls, and look for the early fast-food restaurants beloved by ancient Romans. Spend time in Lake Maggiore, Italy's second-largest lake and one of Italy's most beautiful areas. Enjoy the picturesque lakefront, colorful flowerbeds, shops, cafes, and restaurants. You'll also have an opportunity to relax in the laid-back town of Sorrento. Explore the cobblestone streets lined with shops and restaurants, and be sure to sample limoncello, the sweet drink made from the enormous lemons that come directly from the town's numerous lemon trees. Delight in the amazing views, watch the sunset dip into the sea, and see Mount Vesuvius across the bay. You'll also have time in beautiful Capri, where celebrities go to "get away from it all." From the relaxing towns of Sorrento and Lake Maggiore to the faster-paced cities, this tour offers it all. You're sure to have plenty of stories and photos to share with friends and family back home.With Globus, you'll see more than a place. You'll discover its story.Note:Jan 25, Feb 22 & Oct 25 - Dec 20 departures overnight in Milan instead of Lake Maggiore. Dinner on day 5 and Lugano visit not included.Special Departure:Dec 20 departure - Christmas Eve in Milan and New Year's Eve in Rome. Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
13 days
Highlights:
On this marvelous vacation through Italy, not only will you see the main cities in Italy"Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, and Assisi"you'll also have an opportunity to enjoy some of the smaller towns and scenic attractions. A tour highlight is Pompeii, which was completely buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Imagine what life was like 2,000 years ago! This preserved town gives you an amazingly detailed look into life at the peak
...of the Roman Empire. Admire the paintings still on the walls, and look for the early fast-food restaurants beloved by ancient Romans. Spend time in Lake Maggiore, Italy's second-largest lake and one of Italy's most beautiful areas. Enjoy the picturesque lakefront, colorful flowerbeds, shops, cafes, and restaurants. You'll also have an opportunity to relax in the laid-back town of Sorrento. Explore the cobblestone streets lined with shops and restaurants, and be sure to sample limoncello, the sweet drink made from the enormous lemons that come directly from the town's numerous lemon trees. Delight in the amazing views, watch the sunset dip into the sea, and see Mount Vesuvius across the bay. You'll also have time in beautiful Capri, where celebrities go to "get away from it all." From the relaxing towns of Sorrento and Lake Maggiore to the faster-paced cities, this tour offers it all. You're sure to have plenty of stories and photos to share with friends and family back home.With Globus, you'll see more than a place. You'll discover its story. Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
15 days
Highlights:
Italy and Greece"two countries filled with ancient history and cultures, as well as beautiful scenery, sumptuous cuisine, and awe-inspiring sights. You've seen the Olympic games on TV"now's your chance to learn their history and see where they started in ancient Greece. You've heard about the romantic canals in Venice"now's your chance to ride a gondola through one. You've seen the pope speak from St. Peter's Square in Rome"now's your chance to s
...tand in it. You've seen pictures of the Leaning Tower of Pisa"now's your chance to take your own photo! On this tour, you'll spend time in Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi, Olympia, Delphi, and Athens. A trip highlight is in Delphi, where in ancient times pilgrims would travel from all over the Mediterranean to consult the famous Delphic oracle to have questions about their future answered. You'll explore the excavations and visit the Archaeological Museum. Also explore the ancient ruins in Rome, including the Roman Forum, dating back to the 7th century BC, and the Colosseum, completed in the 1st century AD. This is just a sampling of the fascinating places you'll visit on this trip to Italy and Greece. Just imagine the memories you'll create on this marvelous vacation.No one brings the world's stories to life like we do. What story will you discover next? Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
15 days
Highlights:
Be prepared for breathtaking views. This journey starts in Frankfurt and travels via medieval Rothenburg and Munich, where you will visit the Marienplatz, to Austria for guided sightseeing tours in Salzburg and Vienna. From Vienna, an optional excursion to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, is available. Drive over Semmering Pass into the popular mountain resorts of Carinthia and enjoy an overnight stay in pretty Villach. The Dolomites, Cortina d'A
...mpezzo in Italy, and Brenner Pass deliver you to Innsbruck in the Austrian Tyrol. Next up: St. Moritz, Lake Como, and Lake Lugano. Proceed to Lake Maggiore, Stresa, and over Simplon Pass back to Switzerland, where you board a mountain train to Zermatt at the foot of the world-famous Matterhorn for your 2-night stay. Via the Rhone Valley, Lake Geneva, Berne, Interlaken, and Brunig Pass to Lucerne, for a relaxing 2-night stay in this picturesque town. Your vacation is topped off by visits to the Rhine Falls, the Black Forest, and Heidelberg, Germany.No one brings the world's stories to life like we do. What story will you discover next? Read More