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YOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Rome Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes a visit to St. Peter's Basilica and views of the mighty Colosseum

• Sorrento Orientation tour of this popular resort

• Assisi Orientation tour includes St. Francis' Basilica

• Venice Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square. Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island

• Verona View the Roman Arena and Juliet's Balcony

• Lugano Visit this magnifi cent lakeside resort

• Italian Lakes Enjoy a free day with spectacular views

• Pisa View the Square of Miracles and the famous Leaning Tower

• Florence Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of the Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio

• Siena Visit the Piazza del Campo famous for the Palio horse race

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admire the Roman Arena and Juliet's Balcony. Continue across the Swiss border and visit the pretty lakeside resort of Lugano. Arrive at your hotel where you dine tonight. (BB,  D) Hotel: Starhotels Grand Milan

Day 9 Free Day or Milan and Lake Como Excursion Today you have a full day to enjoy the facilities at your hotel including the swimming pool. Alternatively consider an Optional Experience to Milan and Lake Como. (BB)

Day 10 Italian Lakes Region – Pisa – Florence (2 Nights) Cross the Apennine Mountains, travel along the Italian Riviera arriving in Pisa. Here we see the famous leaning tower in the Square of Miracles. Later arrive at your hotel near the Renaissance city of Florence. Tonight you may wish to enjoy a wonderful dinner in the Tuscan hills. (BB) Hotel: Wall Art

Day 11 Florence Sightseeing and Free Time Florence is one of the liveliest and most creative cities in Europe and home to some of the world's greatest works of art and architecture. Your Local Specialist gives you an excellent account of the city's history during your walking tour, which includes views of the Baptistery, the Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the impressive Giotto's Bell Tower and a visit to Piazza della Signoria. Experience a demonstration of fine leatherwork and in your free time visit one of the many museums or simply relax and enjoy the ambience. (BB)

Day 12 Florence – Siena – Rome Admire the beautiful scenery as you drive through the Chianti region of Tuscany to Siena, a medieval city famous for its biannual Palio horse race. Marvel at its rich heritage during your orientation tour. This evening in Rome you might like to mark the end of an enjoyable holiday with a meal out. (BB) Hotel: Raganelli

Day 13 Depart Rome This morning say ‘arrivederci' to Italy, your Travel Director and fellow travellers as you prepare to return home with wonderful memories. Transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino airport. Conditions apply. (BB)

Day 1 Arrive Rome (2 Nights) Welcome to Rome. After check-in at your hotel, relax and unwind before meeting with your Travel Director in the afternoon. This evening why not take a stroll around this fascinating city and soak up the amazing atmosphere. Hotel: Ergife Palace

Day 2 Rome Sightseeing and Free Time Your Local Specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour of the city, starting with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, one of the largest and most inspiring churches ever built. Your trip continues across the Tiber River with views of the iconic Colosseum and the ancient sites of Rome. Spend free time exploring the wonderful sights on your own. Perhaps take an Optional Experience offered by your Travel Director. (BB)

Day 3 Rome - Bay of Naples (2 Nights) This morning perhaps join an Optional Experience to the Vatican Museums. Then journey south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino to the Bay of Naples, your home for the next two nights. This afternoon why not take an Optional Experience to Positano and the Amalfi Coast? (BB,  D) Hotel: Grand La Panoramica/Costa

Day 4 Sorrento Excursion Enjoy an excursion to the nearby clifftop resort of Sorrento with free time to shop for souvenirs. Make sure you sample some of the delicious Limoncello produced from local lemons for which the region is famous. (BB,  D)

Day 5 Bay of Naples - Assisi This morning consider an Optional Experience to see the excavations of Pompeii, which laid undiscovered for centuries beneath a layer of volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Later drive through the rolling hills of Umbria to the mystical town of Assisi on the slopes of Mount Subasio, birthplace of St. Francis. Enjoy an orientation tour which includes St. Francis Basilica, renowned for its fresco paintings. (BB,  D) Hotel: Frate Sole

Day 6 Assisi - Venice (Oriago) (2 Nights) Enjoy a scenic drive across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to the magical floating city of Venice. Dine at your hotel this evening. (BB,  D) Hotel: Il Burchiello

Day 7 Venice Orientation and Free Time Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca island. You are surrounded by magnificent sights and sounds as you cruise by private launch along the Giudecca canal to St. Mark's Square. Admire the Bridge of Sighs, the ornate Doge's Palace and the Basilica of St. Mark. Explore the city during your free time or maybe take a trip to Burano Island in the lagoon for a delicious meal. (BB)

Day 8 Venice (Oriago) - Verona - Lugano - Italian Lakes (2 Nights) Journey west to Verona, the setting for Shakespeare's most famous play, and stop to

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12 Nights accommodation

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IMPORTANT INFO AND FINER DETAILS Single Rooms: On all itineraries single rooms are available to book at a supplement. See costsavertour.com for pricing.

For Costsaver's other great savings, air deals and extra nights accommodation, please see pages 15 and 92.

Airport transfers: On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers will operate at 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 7am and 9.30am.

Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver US$127 per person.

WiFi: See page 96 for details.