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Globus [?]
Duration:
7 days
Highlights:
You've heard about Italy"its romance, mouth-watering cuisine, excellent wine, fabulous art, splendid beauty, ancient ruins, extraordinary statues, and remarkable architecture. On this tour, get a taste of what Italy has to offer and explore its most famous cities"Rome, Florence, and Venice. Have your camera ready as you discover the historical sights of Rome, including the Colosseum, the amphitheater used for deadly gladiatorial contests and publ
...ic spectacles; the Roman Forum, the political, social, and commercial center during the Roman Empire; and the Sistine Chapel, world-famous for Michelangelo's ceiling paintings. You'll see ancient buildings and ruins, and you'll be able to imagine what life was like thousands of years ago. Explore the maze of streets in Venice, and discover hidden treasures and restaurants in their back alleys. Or relax at an outdoor cafe in Venice's St. Mark's Square and enjoy this prime people-watching spot. In Florence, a highlight is the magnificent east door of the Baptistry of St. John, with the gilded bronze doors depicting scenes from the Old Testament. The doors got their nickname"Gates of Paradise"from the great artist, Michelangelo, who said the 12 bronze reliefs were "so fine that they would grace the entrance of paradise."Time in each of these Italian cities gives you the opportunity to taste the sumptuous cuisine, shop for Italian goods, explore the stunning churches and museums, and participate in optional excursions. Just imagine the memories you'll create on this fabulous vacation.Note:This tour offers family-friendly departures with special activities and optional excursions perfect for families. Read More
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:
9 days
Highlights:
Italy appeals to the heart and soul of every traveler"with its historical significance and extraordinary beauty. It inspires a sense of romance, excitement, creativity, and amazing cuisine. On this incredible getaway, explore Italy's most famous cities . Start in romantic Venice and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant, guided sightseeing with visits to St. Mark's Square & Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblower
...s' demonstration. Join an Acetaia vinegar tasting near Modena, and spend a night in Florence, where you'll admire Michelangelo's David and visit sculpture-filled Signoria Square. In Siena, Italy's best-preserved medieval town, a guided walking tour includes the Duomo and Piazza del Campo. On to Rome for two overnights and guided sightseeing that includes a visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Forum. In Pompeii, a guided walking tour introduces you to the excavations of the city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This preserved town gives you an amazingly detailed look into life 2,000 years ago at the peak of the Roman Empire. Your adventure ends with a farewell dinner and two overnights in the charming resort of Sorrento, where a jetfoil whisks you to the Isle of Capri for a funicular ride and guided sightseeing. Be sure to try a limoncello, the sweet drink made from the enormous lemons that come directly from Sorrento's numerous lemon trees. Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
10 days
Highlights:
Italy appeals to the heart and soul of every traveler"with its historical significance and extraordinary beauty. It inspires a sense of romance, excitement, creativity, and amazing cuisine. It's a country with a more relaxed lifestyle, and on this tour, you'll explore Italy at a leisurely pace. Three nights in Rome and Venice give you the opportunity to see their must-see sights and free time to explore these amazing cities at your own
... pace. Be sure to throw a coin in Rome's Trevi Fountain, as legend states you'll return to Rome if you do that. Savor a meal at one of the cafes or restaurants in the Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most much-loved squares, and admire Bernini's fountains. In Venice, relax at a cafe in St. Mark's Square, where you can people-watch, enjoy a drink, and listen to musicians. Or visit Italy's oldest cafe, Caffe Florian, opened in 1720. Three nights in Siena, Italy's best-preserved medieval town, afford you the chance to travel to nearby Florence as well as San Gimignano, a small Tuscan town famous for its medieval towers built by the patrician families who controlled the town in the Middle Ages. While in Siena, enjoy a true Italian highlight"an olive oil tasting!Italy can satisfy even the most discerning traveler, and this leisurely tour allows you to experience its history, gastronomic delights, and architectural treasures"a vacation of a lifetime!At Globus, we design our journeys around the stories that they will tell. What story will you discover next? Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
10 days
Highlights:
You've heard about Italy"its romance, mouth-watering cuisine, excellent wine, fabulous art, splendid beauty, ancient ruins, extraordinary statues, and remarkable architecture. On this tour, get a taste of what Italy has to offer and explore its most famous cities"Rome, Florence, and Venice. Have your camera ready as you discover the historical sights of Rome, including the Colosseum, the amphitheater used for deadly gladiatorial contests and publ
...ic spectacles; the Roman Forum, the political, social, and commercial center during the Roman Empire; and the Sistine Chapel, world-famous for Michelangelo's ceiling paintings. You'll see ancient buildings and ruins, and you'll be able to imagine what life was like thousands of years ago. Explore the maze of streets in Venice, and discover hidden treasures and restaurants in their back alleys. Or relax at an outdoor cafe in Venice's St. Mark's Square and enjoy this prime people-watching spot. In Florence, a highlight is the magnificent east door of the Baptistry of St. John, with the gilded bronze doors depicting scenes from the Old Testament. The doors got their nickname"Gates of Paradise"from the great artist, Michelangelo, who said the 12 bronze reliefs were "so fine that they would grace the entrance of paradise."Time in each of these Italian cities gives you the opportunity to taste the sumptuous cuisine, shop for Italian goods, explore the stunning churches and museums, and participate in optional excursions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to spend time in wonderful Lake Maggiore, where you'll be able to explore this beautiful area and to visit the opulent palace and gardens on Isola Bella. Just imagine the memories you'll create on this fabulous vacation. All services in Lake Maggiore, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms.Note:This tour offers family-friendly departures with special activities and optional excursions perfect for families. 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:
11 days
Highlights:
On this Best of Italy tour, visit some of Italy's most popular cities, including Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, and Assisi. See the must-see sights in these cities, including the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Roman Forum in Rome; the Leaning Tower of Pisa; St. Mark's Square and Basilica in Venice; and the church where St. Francis is buried"St. Francis Basilica"in Assisi. In Orvieto, situated high atop a volcanic rock, ride a funicular through th
...e ramparts and visit the cathedral. 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. Another tour highlight is the picturesque Isle of Capri, where you'll ride the funicular to Capri village and have time to pamper yourself at one of its luxurious spas, shop at its designer shops, enjoy limoncello (a sweet local drink), savor the sumptuous cuisine at a bistro, and enjoy the amazing views of the breathtaking azure sea. Italy can satisfy even the most discerning traveler, and this tour allows you to experience its stunning beauty, ancient ruins, amazing sculptures, exquisite art, tasty cuisine, fine wines, and so much more. So grab your camera and leave all the details to Globus, so you can just enjoy yourself on this memorable vacation! Read More
Globus [?]
Duration:
11 days
Highlights:
What do you want from your Italian vacation"amazing architecture, sumptuous food, delicious wine, breathtaking art, historical treasures, ancient ruins, or scenic beauty? Whatever it is, this Italy vacation offers it to you! You've seen photos of the Vatican and St. Peter's Square"now's your chance to stand in this square, where people gather to hear the pope. You've heard about gladiator contests in ancient Rome"now's your chance to see the Colo
...sseum, where the contests took place. You know the story of Romeo and Juliet"now's your chance to see Juliet's balcony in Verona. You've seen photos of Venice's gondolas"now's your chance to experience a romantic ride in one of them. You've seen photos of the Leaning Tower of Pisa"now's your chance to get up close and take your own photos. You've heard about the Greek-Roman Amphitheater in Taormina"now's your chance to visit it. Scenic rides between cities will show you the Tyrrhenian coast, Lombardian plains, flat Po area, wooded Etruscan Apennine mountain range, and Tuscany's Chianti wine country"with its vine- and olive-clad hills. These are just a few of the many highlights offered on this tour through Italy's great cities. You'll also have some leisure time to enjoy Italy's most popular destinations"Rome, Florence, Venice, and Giardini Naxos (Sicily)"on your own. It's the trip of a lifetime!All services in Sicily, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms. Read More
Cosmos [?]
Depart from: London
Duration:
12 days
Highlights:
See some of Europe's most precious gems on this magnificent mosaic of European culture. Begin in London with a full day to discover the UK's capital. Cross the Channel by ferry and board your motorcoach to Amsterdam, where guided sightseeing and a canal cruise await. In Germany, travel along the castle-dotted Rhine River and join the Romantic Road as it passes by medieval towns with fairytale half-timbered houses. Overnight in Munich and continue
... south through the majestic Dolomites, stopping in Cortina and then on to Venice. A boat ride along one of the main canals takes you to St. Mark's Square, with time to admire the famous Venetian landmarks. On to Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance," for a guided walking tour that features Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo. Heading north, cross the Lombardy plain into Switzerland's Canton Ticino for a stop in subtropical Lugano before climbing toward St. Gotthard Tunnel and descending to Lake Lucerne. Your vacation ends in Paris, the "City of Light," where a Local Guide shows you the sights and you'll enjoy free time to soak up the romantic beauty.April 20 departure - Easter WeekDec 18 departure - Christmas in Florence 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