ITALY, L EMOZIONE DI VIVERE... RELIGION ART CULTURE

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1 DISCOVERING ITALY An Adventure in the Heart of Italy From 8 to 17 October 2013 ITALY, L EMOZIONE DI VIVERE... RELIGION ART CULTURE Rome and the Vatican - Florence - Siena Venice In the marvelous atmosphere of the Italian early fall days you will experience the unique emotion of having an audience with the Pope, visit Rome and the Vatican City, plunge into the marvelous Villa D Este in Tivoli, admire the beautiful masterpieces of the Renaissance art in Florence and, going through Siena and S. Gimignano, arrive in the romantic city of Venice. Our tour guides will take you to an unique and exclusive cultural and art adventure through the most beautiful Italian cities. An unforgettable experience for CARP Members!

2 10 days in the heart of Italy Tuesday, 8 Oct Day 1: Rome Arrival at the Leonardo Da Vinci Fiumicino airport and meeting with the 50&Più assistant. Transfer on private bus to 4-star hotel in Rome Free time for shopping and individual visits Dinner in restaurant or hotel Wednesday, 9 Oct Day 2: The Vatican City/Rome After breakfast transfer by bus to the Vatican City Audience with the Pope Visit to St. Peters Basilica and the Vatican Museum (4 hr. visit. Entrance to the Vatican Museum included) Free time for shopping and individual visits Return to the hotel for dinner Thursday, 10 Oct Day 3: Rome After breakfast visit to the Imperial Rome (entrance to the Coliseum included) Guided tour to the Baroque Rome, the squares and the fountains: Via Veneto, Piazza Spagna, Trinità dei Monti, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona Return to the hotel for dinner

3 Friday, 11 Oct Day 4 : Rome Villa d Este (Tivoli) After breakfast transfer by bus to Tivoli Guided visit to the Villa D Este, masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance (UNESCO world heritage) Lunch in local restaurant (drinks included) Return to the hotel Transfer by bus to a typical restaurant and show by the Coliseum (drinks included) Return to the hotel Saturday, 12 Oct Day 5:Rome/Florence After breakfast meeting with the 50&Più assistance and transfer, private bus, to Florence (arrival 11.30) Guided tour of the city, including S. Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Giotto s tower bell, the Battistero, Accademia Museum or Uffizi Museum, Michelangelo s David statue, Piazza and Signoria Palazzo, Piazza S. Croce and the famous Ponte Vecchio Transfer to 4 star hotel Sunday, 13 Oct Day 6: Florence Half day guided tour in the Uffizi Museum (entrance to the Uffizi included) Free time for shopping and individual visits Meeting with the 50&Più assistance and return to the hotel

4 Monday, 14 Oct Day 7: Florence Siena S. Gimignano Florence Trip to Siena by bus and guided tour Departure to S. Gimignano and lunch S. Gimignano guided tour Return to Florence and dinner in the hotel Tuesday, 15 Oct Day 8: Florence - Venice - Mestre After breakfast departure for Venice from the hotel Accommodation in 4 star hotel Free time for shopping and individual visits (possibility to arrange trips to Murano, Burano and Torcello; trip in gondola ) Wednesday, 16 Oct Day 9: Mestre -Venice 2h. guided walking tour around Venice: Piazza S. Marco, Basilica S. Marco, Palazzo dei Dogi, Ponte dei Sospiri (entrance not included) Free time for shopping and individual visits (possibility to arrange trips to Murano, Burano and Torcello; trip in gondola )

5 Thursday, 17 Oct Day 10: Mestre-Venice Transfer to Mestre airport Return trip. Individual fee (for a 20 participant group minimum): TOUR + FLIGHT Double room $ CAD Single room surcharge $ CAD 517 PRICE AND ITINERARY SUBJECTED TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Medical insurance (only covers accidents on Italian territory) and luggage INCLUDED DEPARTURES FROM TORONTO AIRPORT ONLY. FOR OTHERS DEPARTURES PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE FOLLOWING GREEN NUMBER TRIP (8747). The fee includes: Overnight in 4 -star hotels in Rome, Florence and Venice/Mestre Dinners as in the program (drinks included only when clearly specified) Transfer from and to the airport with private bus and assistance in English and French Bus at disposal for transfer and guided tours as in the program Entrance included for the Vatican City, Coliseum and Uffizi Dinner in restaurant and show (drinks included) Transfer with private bus and tour leader from Rome to Florence, Siena, S. Gimignano and Venice/Mestre Medical and luggage insurance (only for accidents/loss occurring In Italy).

6 Not included in the fee: Meals not in the program Drinks at meals where not indicated Entrance where not indicated Tips Personals expenses Trips to Murano, Burano, Torcello and trip in gondola everything else not included in the point the fee includes IMPORTANT: The audience with the Pope takes place every Wednesday at am; When the lunch is free is meant that not included; Dinners might be arranged in the hotel or in a local restaurant. Deposit of $ per person by July 31st plus optional medical/cancellation insurance. Balance due August 30th $ CARP Members receive a complimentary travel bag upon booking confirmation. For information please call : TRIP (8747)