2004/05 ESCORTED COACH TOURS OF ITALY AND SICILY

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES  

OPERATING DATES

 TOP

 RATES PER PERSON 

OPERATING DATES

 TOP

1 day - Rome - Siena - Florence
Departure at 08:00 from hotel Metropole, Via Principe Amedeo 3,  by deluxe motorcoach to Siena. Free time at leisure to visit this interesting town ,it's medieval center: the well known Piazza del Campo and the cathedral. In the afternoon continue to Florence. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

2 day - Florence 
Morning sightseeing tour of Florence including the Duomo and the Baptistery with the golden doors of Ghiberti,  Giotto's Bell Tower, Town hall Square (Piazza della Signoria). Afternoon  at leisure.  Dinner and overnight.

3 day - Florence - Pisa - Padua - Venice
Breakfast and  departure to Pisa the historic and old university town situated on the Arno River. Visit of Piazza dei Miracoli, the exterior of the leaning Tower, the cathedral, and baptistery. Continue for Padua, visit  St. Anthony's Basilica; continue to Venice. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.


4 day - Venice
Breakfast. Morning panoramic city tour of Venice: Doge Palace, the greatest civil building in the city, as it was once the seat of Doge and his magistrate Council, the Bridge of sighs that links the Palace to the ancient prisons. The tour continues visiting St.Mark's Square begun during the 9th century.  The cathedral is a composite of many styles and periods: Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance. Afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

5 day - Venice - Verona - Garda Lake - Milan
Breakfast and departure to Verona. Stop to visit the exterior of the Roman Arena (this 1900 years old theatre is still used today for opera and Ballet performances) and Juliet's house. Proceeding with a short visit of Garda Lake and continue to Milan, the largest industrial, commercial and banking center in Italy. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

6 day - Milan - San Marino
Breakfast.  Morning city sightseeing of Milan including Duomo (the best building in Gothic style we have in Italy, located in the very heart of the city), and La Scala Opera house. Continue to San Marino, a country within a country. It is one of the oldest Republics in Europe. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

7 day - San Marino - Assisi - Roma
Breakfast and departure to Assisi.  Visit of the Basilica of St. Francis (early Gothic style with Giotto's painting of the life of St. Francis), Santa Maria degli Angeli. Late afternoon continue to Rome. Arrival in Via Principe Amedeo, 3. End of our services.

RATES PER PERSON

2004/05 OPERATING DATES 

 TOP

1 day - Rome
Overnight stay at the confirmed hotel.

2 day - Rome - Siena - Florence
Departure to Siena, stop and free time for visit. Continue to Florence. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

3 day - Florence 
Morning sightseeing tour of Florence including the Duomo and the Baptistery with the golden doors of Ghiberti,  Giotto's Bell Tower, Town hall Square (Piazza della Signoria). Afternoon  at leisure.  Dinner and overnight.

4 day - Florence - Pisa - Padua - Venice
Breakfast and  departure to Pisa the historic and old university town situated on the Arno River. Visit of Piazza dei Miracoli, the exterior of the leaning Tower, the cathedral, and baptistery. Continue for Padua, visit  St. Anthony's Basilica; continue to Venice. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

5 day - Venice
Breakfast. Morning tour of Venice visit of Doges' Palace, St.Mark's Square, Bridge of Sighs. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner & overnight.

6 day - Venice - Verona - Garda Lake - Milan
After breakfast departure to Verona. Stop for a visit of the exterior of the Roman Arena and Juliet's house. Proceeding with a short visit of Garda Lake and continue to Milan. Dinner and overnight.

7 day - Milan - San Marino
Breakfast.  Morning tour of Milan: visit the Duomo and La Scala Opera House. Continue to San Marino, country within a country (one of the oldest Republics in Europe). Dinner & overnight.

8 day - San Marino - Assisi - Roma
Breakfast and departure to Assisi, visit  the Basilica of St Francis, Santa Maria degli Angeli. Late afternoon  continue to Rome. Overnight stay.

9 day - Rome - Naples - Pompei - Sorrento
Breakfast and departure by coach to Naples and Pompei by the Sun Route Highway. A short stop enroute to visit a coral and cameo factory. Lunch at local restaurant before visiting the excavations of Pompei,  Roman city destroyed in 79 AD by the eruption of Vesuvius. Proceed along the panoramic road to Sorrento, romantic town of orange and olive orchards. Dinner & overnight.

10 day - Sorrento - Capri - Rome
After breakfast we board the boat for the island of Capri.  Sea conditions permitting,  we will visit the Blue Grotto by  small rowing boats. We then return to the little harbor of Marina Grande where we board a minibus which will takes us for a tour of Anacapri. Lunch will be served in a restaurant. Then return to Capri to enjoy magnificent view of the Faraglioni and Punta Tragara. Free time for strolling in the little square (La Piazzetta) and lanes of the town. In the afternoon depart to Sorrento and Rome. Arrival in Rome. Overnight stay in hotel.

11 day - Rome
Breakfast at hotel. End of  our  services.

RATES PER PERSON

2004/05 OPERATING DATES

 TOP

2004/05  OPERATING DATES

 TOP

1 day - Rome - Siena - Florence
Departure at 08:00 a.m. from hotel Metropole (Via P.Amedeo,3) to Siena, stop and free time for a short visit. Continue to Florence.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

2 day - Florence 
Morning sightseeing tour of Florence including the Duomo and the Baptistery with the golden doors of Ghiberti,  Giotto's Bell Tower, Town hall Square (Piazza della Signoria). Afternoon  at leisure.  Dinner and overnight.

3 day - Florence - Pisa - Padua - Venice
Breakfast and  departure to Pisa the historic and old university town situated on the Arno River. Visit of Piazza dei Miracoli, the exterior of the leaning Tower, the cathedral, and baptistery. Continue for Padua, visit  St. Anthony's Basilica; continue to Venice. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

4 day - Venice
Breakfast at the hotel.  Morning city sightseeing of Venice: visit of the Doge's palace, the Bridge of sighs, St.Mark's Square and the Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay.

5 day - Venice - Verona - Garda Lake - Milan
After breakfast departure to Verona.  Stop to visit the exterior of the Roman Arena and Juliet's house.  Continue for a short visit of Garda Lake and arrival at Milan.  Dinner and overnight at hotel.

6 day - Milan - San Marino
Breakfast.  Morning city tour of Milan: visit of the Duomo and La Scala Opera House.  Continue to San Marino, a country within a country (one of the oldest Republics in Europe). Dinner & overnight.

7 day - San Marino - Assisi - Rome
Breakfast and departure to Assisi, visit of St.Francis' Basilica, Santa Maria degli Angeli. Late afternoon continue to Rome. Overnight stay at hotel.

8 day - Rome
Breakfast. Full day city tour including: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Navona Square, St.Pete's Basilica,  Roman Forum, Colosseum.
Overnight stay at hotel.

9 day - Rome - Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay.

10 day - Rome - Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay

11 day - Rome - Naples - Pompei - Sorrento
After breakfast departure to Naples along the Sun Route Highway.  Short visit of the city founded by Greeks in the 7th century: Via Caracciolo, sea front promenade, the Castle d'Ovo, San Carlo Opera House, Royal Palace and continue to Pompei. After lunch visit of excavations of the Roman town destroyed in 79 AD by an eruption of the Vesuvius. Continue to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight stay.

12 day - Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento
Breakfast and departure by ferry to Capri. This beautiful island has been well known since Roman times.  Visit of the Blue Grotto (sea conditions permitting). Lunch and time at leisure. Return to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

13 day - Sorrento - Rome
Breakfast and lunch at hotel. Morning at leisure.  Early afternoon departure to Rome.  Overnight.

14 day - Rome - Breakfast at hotel. End of our services

RATES PER PERSON

2004/05 OPERATING DATES 

 TOP

1 day - Rome - Siena - Florence
Departure at 08:00 from hotel Metropole, Via Principe Arnedeo 3,  by deluxe motorcoach to Siena. Free time at leisure to visit this interesting town, it's medieval center: the well known Piazza del Campo and the cathedral. In the afternoon continue to Florence. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

2 day - Florence 
Morning sightseeing tour of Florence including the Duomo and the Baptistery with the golden doors of Ghiberti,  Giotto's Bell Tower, Town hall Square (Piazza della Signoria). Afternoon  at leisure.  Dinner and overnight.

3 day - Florence - Pisa - Padua - Venice
Breakfast and  departure to Pisa the historic and old university town situated on the Arno River. Visit of Piazza dei Miracoli, the exterior of the leaning Tower, the cathedral, and baptistery. Continue for Padua, visit  St. Anthony's Basilica; continue to Venice. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

4 day - Venice
Breakfast. Morning panoramic city tour of Venice: Doge Palace, the greatest civil building in the city, as it was once the seat of Doge and his magistrate council, the Bridge of sighs that links the Palace to the ancient prisons. The tour continues visiting St. Mark Square begun during the 9th century, the cathedral is a composite of many styles and periods: Byzantine,  Romanesque ,  Gothic and Renaissance. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

5 day - Venice - Verona - Garda Lake - Milan
Breakfast and departure to Verona. Stop to visit the exterior of the Roman Arena (this 1900 years old theatre is still used today for opera and Ballet performances) and Juliet's house. Proceeding with short visit of Garda Lake and continue to Milan, the largest industrial, commercial and banking center in Italy. END OF TOUR.

RATE PER PERSON

2004/05 OPERATING DATES 

 TOP

1 day -  Milan - San Marino
Departure at 08:00 am from the Hotel and city  tour  of  Milan  visiting : the Cathedral,  the  external side of the La Scala ( the most famous opera house in the world with its immense stage ) and  the Gallery of Vittorio Emanuele.  Proceed to San Marino, one of the smallest states in the  world that over nine centuries still has its  currency, stamps and preserves its political system. 
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

2 Day  - San Marino- Assisi - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for Rome via Assisi. Stop in this splendid and mystic town for a panoramic visit of its Basilica and the  church  of Santa Maria  degli Angeli. In the late afternoon arrival to Rome: the Eternal city.
Overnight at the hotel.

3 Day - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure from the Hotel at hrs 08:00 am to visit this famous eternal city and its artistic beauties like: Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo and the St. Peter's Square with its Basilica.  In the afternoon visit of the Church of St. Peter in chains with the Statue of Moses by Michelangelo, the Colosseum, Capitol  Hill, panoramic view of the  Roman Forum and the Church of St. Paul outside the walls. Overnight at the Hotel

4 Day  - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure, overnight at the Hotel.

5 Day  - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure, overnight at the Hotel.

6 Day - Rome - Siena - Florence
Departure from the Starhotel Metropole by deluxe motorcoach on the" Autostrada del Sole " to Siena.  This  Gothic city  is  built on three hills in the hearth of Tuscany.  This monumental  and  medieval  city is  encircled by its ancient walls and is famous for its splendid square "  Piazza del Campo", designed in the shape of a shell . Here, every year the famous " Palio " takes place. See also the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon proceed  to Florence. 
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

7 day - Florence 
Morning sightseeing tour of Florence including the Duomo and the Baptistery with the golden doors of Ghiberti,  Giotto's Bell Tower, Town hall Square (Piazza della Signoria). Afternoon  at leisure.  Dinner and overnight.

8 day - Florence - Pisa - Padua - Venice
Breakfast and  departure to Pisa the historic and old university town situated on the Arno River. Visit of Piazza dei Miracoli, the exterior of the leaning Tower, the cathedral, and baptistery. Continue for Padua, visit  St. Anthony's Basilica; continue to Venice. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.


9 Day - Venice
Breakfast at Hotel and visit of this city built on 177 islands, 150 canals and 400  bridges.  The  sightseeing  includes panoramic of St. Mark's square and the  Doge's Palace. During  the  morning  the  group  will  stop  in one of the famous shops of Murano glasses.Afternoon  at  leisure. 
Dinner &  overnight

10 Day - Venice - Verona - Lake of Garda - Milan
Breakfast at  the  Hotel  and  departure  for  Verona,  monumental  city setting  of Shakespeare's  masterpiece  " Romeo and Juliet ".  This ancient Roman colony  is especially known all over  the world for its Arena a splendid  amphitheatre that becomes in summer the scene of important Operas. Proceed to Milan via the largest Italian lake: the Lake of Garda.
Arrival in Milan. End of services

RATE PER PERSON

 OPERATING DATES 2004

 TOP

2 Day  - San Marino- Assisi - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel and departure for Rome via Assisi. Stop in this splendid and mystic town for a panoramic visit of its Basilica and the  church  of Santa Maria  degli Angeli. In the late afternoon arrival to Rome: the Eternal city.
Overnight at the hotel.

3 Day - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure from the Hotel at hrs 08:00 am to visit this famous eternal city and its artistic beauties like: Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo and the St. Peter's Square with its Basilica.  In the afternoon visit of the Church of St. Peter in chains with the Statue of Moses by Michelangelo, the Colosseum, Capitol  Hill, panoramic view of the  Roman Forum and the Church of St. Paul outside the walls. Overnight at the Hotel

4 Day  - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure, overnight at the Hotel.

5 Day  - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure, overnight at the Hotel.


6 Day - Rome - Naples - Pompei - Sorrento
Breakfast at the Hotel. After leaving Rome, the coach will take the " Sun Route" motorway, driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania, with a view of the  Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples there will be a short panoramic  city tour : Mergellina, Castel dell'Ovo  Plebiscito Square , the Royal Palace, the  Maschio Angioino and the port. Lunch in restaurant on our way to Pompei and then visit of the excavations of the famous Roman city, destroyed by an eruption  of the Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Leaving Pompei and driving along the Sorrento Coast, arrival in Sorrento.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

7 Day - Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento
After breakfast we board the ferry for the Island of Capri., where weather and sea conditions permitting we will visit the Blue Grotto in small rowing boats. Back to Marina Grande in order to board the minibus to Anacapri.  Lunch in restaurant and time for shopping or leisure activities. Back to Sorrento.  Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

8 Day - Sorrento - Rome
Breakfast and lunch at the Hotel. Time at leisure. In the afternon  departure for Rome. Arrival in Rome and overnight at the Hotel.

9 Day - Rome
Breakfast at the Hotel. Day at leisure and overnight at the Hotel.

10 Day - Rome - Siena - Florence                                                                                                                               Departure from the Starhotel Metropole by deluxe motorcoach on the" Autostrada del Sole " to Siena.  This  Gothic city  is  built on three hills in the hearth of Tuscany.  This monumental  and  medieval  city is  encircled by its ancient walls and is famous for its splendid square "  Piazza del Campo", designed in the shape of a shell . Here, every year the famous " Palio " takes place. See also the elegant Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon proceed  to Florence. 
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
 
11 day - Florence 
Morning sightseeing tour of Florence including the Duomo and the Baptistery with the golden doors of Ghiberti,  Giotto's Bell Tower, Town hall Square (Piazza della Signoria). Afternoon  at leisure.  Dinner and overnight.

12 day - Florence - Pisa - Padua - Venice
Breakfast and  departure to Pisa the historic and old university town situated on the Arno River. Visit of Piazza dei Miracoli, the exterior of the leaning Tower, the cathedral, and baptistery. Continue for Padua, visit  St. Anthony's Basilica; continue to Venice. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.


13 Day - Venice
Breakfast at Hotel and visit of this city built on 177 islands, 150 canals and 400  bridges.  The  sightseeing  includes panoramic of St. Mark's square and the  Doge's Palace. During  the  morning  the  group  will  stop  in one of the famous shops of Murano glasses.Afternoon  at  leisure. 
Dinner &  overnight

14 Day - Venice - Verona - Lake of Garda / Milan
Breakfast at  the  Hotel  and  departure  for  Verona,  monumental  city setting  of Shakespeare's  masterpiece  " Romeo and Juliet ".  This ancient Roman colony  is especially known all over  the world for its Arena a splendid  amphitheatre that becomes in summer the scene of important Operas. Proceed to Milan via the largest Italian lake: the Lake of Garda.
Arrival in Milan. End of services


RATE PER PERSON

 2004/05 OPERATING DATES

 TOP

GENERAL CONDITIONS

VALIDITY
January 2004 - March 2005

MEETING POINT
RUGANTINO:    ROME 08.00 am HOTEL METROPOLE OR HOTEL TORINO

CAROSELLO:    ROME 08.00 am HOTEL GIGLIO OPERA OR HOTEL SANREMO

MADONNINA:    MILAN 08.15 am HOTEL RITZ

ALL THE TOURS INCLUDE:
- G.T. motorcoach with air conditioning
- 4 stars or  3 stars  hotels in all cities
- Half board (Breakfast and dinner) during the tour or full board (three meals)  where indicated in the program.
- Bed and breakfast during the stay in Rome.
- Multilingual tour escort during tour.
- Sightseeing and excursion mentioned in the program with local guide.
 
NOT INCLUDED:

-  Entrance fees to monuments, unless specified.
- Tips,beverages,extra services,and everything not mentioned in the program.

REDUCTIONS
- Children ages 2 to 12 years   sharing same room with parents:  10% reduction on published rates.

FOR EXTRA NIGHT RESERVATION
- See hotel pages in this site.

RUGANTINO and MADONNINA TOURS
4-STAR HOTELS, OR SIMILAR

Rome - Hotel Metropole. Via Principe Amedeo,3 - Phone 06/4774
4 stars hotel centrally located.Near Railway Station and air terminal. Rooms with air conditioning.Restaurant,TV and lounges.

Rome - Hotel Torino. Via Principe Amedeo 8 - Phone 06/481-4741.  Centrally situated near railway station Termini and air terminal, recently renovated.  All rooms with bath, TV, air conditioning.

Rome - Hotel Universo.  Via Principe Amedeo, 5 - Phone  06/476811     4 stars centrally located.  Modern style, comfortable rooms, all with showers or bathtub, TV, air conditioning.  American bar, restaurant.                                                                                                                                          

Florence - Hotel Mirage. Via F" Baracca 231/18.  Phone 055/352011.  At only 10 minutes from the center of Florence. Fully equipped rooms.
 Own restaurant, bar, parking.

Florence-Hotel Alexander. Viale Guidoni,101-Ph. 055/4378951
Just at the gates of Florence, 5 min. from historical centre and main shopping areas.Rooms with air condit., TV, phone, minibar. American bar, restaurant, solarium, parking.

Milan Starhotel Ritz. Via Spallanzani,40 - Ph. 02/2055
4 stars hotel centrally located.All rooms with air conditioning, room restaurant, congress room, TV and salons.
During fairs periods, accomodation will be in hotels nearby Milan.

S. Marino - Grand Hotel. Ph. 0549/992401
4 stars hotel in the centre of the town on top of the hill where lies the Republic of San Marino. All rooms with air conditioning restaurant and salons.

Sorrento - Hotel Ambasciatori or  similar
4 stars hotel,centrally located,rooms with bath and air conditioning.

Capri - Hotel Capri.  Via Roma 71 - Phone 081/837-0003.
Good hotel, centrally located, with restaurant, bar, TV and air conditioning.

Venice(Mestre) -Hotel Ramada, Via Orlanda 4-Ph.0415310500
At 6 kms from Piazzale Roma,good 4stars, all rooms with bath, TV, minibar, air conditioning. Restaurant, piano bar, swimming pool.

Venice -Hotel Continental, Lista di Spagna 166-Ph.041715122
Superior 3 stars, located on Canal Grande at few steps from Rail station, Rooms with bath,phone. Restaurant, Amreican bar.

CAROSELLO TOURS
3-STAR HOTELS, OR SIMILAR

Rome - Hotel Giglio dell'Opera. Via Principe Amedeo,14 - Phone 06/488-0219
3 stars hotel centrally located.Near Railway Station and air terminal. Recently renovated. Rooms with bath, TV, air conditioning.

Florence - Hotel Mediterraneo. Lungarno del Tempio 44.  Phone 055/660241.  3-star hotel near the Arno river.  At a short distance from the center in a quiet area.  Rooms with bath, phone, TV, air conditioning.

Venice(Mestre) -Hotel Ai Pini, Via Miranese 176. 
3-satr hotel.  Rooms with showwer or bath, TV, radio, air conditioning, minibar.

TOP