MAINLAND ITALY - 8 DAYS - Two available Itineraries, Air Carriers and Dates

ITINERARY 1
AVAILABLE DATES - Thursday 25th September to Thursday 2nd October 2008 AND Thursday 23rd April to Thursday 30th April 2009  
Day 1 –Thursday
Depart Heathrow Alitalia Flight AZ 205 at 0600hrs. Arrive Fiumicino International Airport, Rome 0930hrs. Courier Assisted Coach Transfer to 4* Central Hotel (Hotel Viminale or similar) for Welcome Drinks and Introductions. Afternoon at Leisure. Evening Meal at Cleto’s a central Restaurant – to include 3 Course Meal with wine, water and live music. After Dinner you may wish to join an Escorted Walking Tour to the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps), Pantheon, Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona.
Day 2 – Friday
Escorted Walking Tour to include the Colosseum, Church of S. Clemente (with underground Mithreum Temple), Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Capitoline Museum, Theatre of Marcellus and Jewish Ghetto. Evening at Leisure. 4* Hotel Viminale B+B
Day 3 – Saturday
A Free Day to explore the myriad Sites (and sights!) that Rome has to offer – Museums, Churches, Restaurants…….and shopping.
Your Courier will be available at breakfast to offer advice regarding individual interests and preferences. 4* Hotel Viminale B+B
Day 4 – Sunday
Escorted Coach Transfer to Sorrento via WWII War Memorial and Museum of Monte Cassino with 3 Course Lunch (excluding drinks) and Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano with a fabulous view of the island of Capri and Ischia, the mountains of the Abruzzo and the beach where Pliny the Elder died.
Good 3* Hotel, Sorrento or adjacent Piano di Sorrento (Hotel Il Faro, La Ripetta or similar) H/B Evening at Leisure.
Sorrento is perhaps linked with Homer’s legend of the Sirens. The town is constructed on grey tufa stone, overlooking Marina Grande, the original Greek harbour – now a pretty fishing port approached through a Roman Monumental Arch on Greek Foundations.
Day 5 – Monday
Full Day Escorted Excursion to Capri by hydrofoil including Caprii Transport Day Pass (Funicular return + unlimited minibus usage)
You may prefer to simply enjoy the delights of designer shopping in Capri Town, tackle the steeply stepped walk to the Villa of Tiberius, or ascend (on foot or by minibus) to the Romanesque Villa Museum San Michelle of Ana Capri, to enjoy the view and speculate on the differences between the original and replica statuary. 3* Hotel, H/B Evening at Leisure.
Day 6 – Tuesday
Full Day Escorted Coach Excursion via the picturesque Amalfi Coast, stopping at the Mediaeval town of Amalfi and also the cluster of Greek Temples and Roman housing at verdant Paestum – with 3 Course Lunch (excluding drinks). After visiting the Museum (containing quite extraordinary Greek Tomb Paintings), return to Sorrento stopping off at a Mozzarella Farm with guided tour, museum entrance and tasting. 3* Hotel, H/B Evening at Leisure.
Day 7 – Wednesday
Full Day Escorted Coach Excursion Pompeii and Herculaneum. Pompeii, a large town with Forum, Theatres, Amphitheatre, Temples, Baths, food outlets and houses was buried by a thick layer of ash and lava, which poured down from the devastating eruption of Vesuvius in 79A.D. On going excavations have revealed a remarkable state of preservation. Herculaneum, originally a rich seaside resort, was also destroyed in 79 A.D. The small archaeological Site has been sympathetically excavated to preserve the atmosphere of a once vibrant community tragically (and in the case of the sheltering inhabitants, literally) frozen in time. 3* Hotel, H/B
Tarantella Show - an evening of traditional music, folk songs and dance, tracing the history of modern Italy.
Day 8 – Thursday
Final Day Escorted Coach Excursion to visit Oracular Cumae (site of Aenaeas’ decent into the Underworld), Solfatara (the youngest volcano of the Phlegrean Fields with mud bubbles and hot springs constantly emitting large clouds of steam), the small Spa Town of Pozzuoli, on the waters edge (home to many Roman Remains including the small Flavian Amphitheatre, beneath which are the well preserved animal cages, corridors and trap doors) and Naples Archaeological Museum (repository of many artefacts and frescoes rescued from Pompeii and Herculaneum). Transfer to Naples Airport for your Alitalia Flight to Heathrow via Roma.
Depart Naples on Flight AZ1274 at 1855hrs to arrive Rome 1950hrs (automatic luggage transfer)
Depart Rome on Flight AZ210 at 2115hrs to arrive Heathrow Airport 2305hrs
Included –

Schedule Flights – Heathrow/Rome/Naples
Coach Transfers, Taxes, Tolls, Parking and City Permits
Airport Assistance on departure from Heathrow, arrival Rome and departure from Naples
Tour Manager throughout
Archaeological Guides at Colosseum, S. Clemente, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Paestum Site, Pompeii and Herculaneum, Cumae, Solfatara, Pozzuoli
Entrance Fees to named Sites, Museums and Mozzarella Farm
Welcome Drinks Day 1 and Evening Meal with wine 1st Night
Escorted Walking Tour 1st Night
Evening Meals in Sorrento Days 4 – 7
Lunches (excluding drinks) Days 4 + 6
Tarantella Show (with welcome drink)
Buffet Breakfast Days 2 - 8
Not Included –

UK Transfers
Flight supplement from Regional Airports
Public Transport and /or Taxi Fares in Italy if chosen instead of walking Tours
Travel Insurance
Visas (non EEC Passport Holders)
Evening meals Days 2, 3 and 8
Lunches Days 1-3, 5 + 8
Drinks and Snacks – except where specified
Gratuities
PRICES - Thursday 25th September to Thursday 2nd October 2008
PRICES - WITH FLIGHTS
£1,323.00 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin room
£250.00 per person Single Room Supplement
PRICES - WITHOUT FLIGHTS
£1,169.00 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin room
£250.00 per person Single Room Supplement

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PRICES - Thursday 23rd April to Thursday 30th April 2009  
WITH FLIGHTS
£1,455.00 - per person based on 2 people sharing a twin room
£275.00 - per person Single Room Supplement

WITHOUT FLIGHTS
£1,286.00 -  per person based on 2 people sharing a twin room
£275.00 - per person Single Room Supplement

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MAINLAND ITALY - ITINERARY 2
AVAILABLE DATES - Monday 29th September to Monday 6th October 2008 AND Monday 27th April to Monday 4th May 2009  
Day 1 –Monday
Depart Gatwick Airport British Airways Flight BA2542 at 0800hrs. Arrive Fiumicino International Airport, Rome 1135hrs. Courier Assisted Coach Transfer to 4* Central Hotel (Hotel Viminale or similar) for Welcome Drinks and Introductions. Afternoon at Leisure. Evening Meal at Cleto’s a central Restaurant – to include 3 Course Meal with wine, water and live music. After Dinner you may wish to join an Escorted Walking Tour to the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps), Pantheon, Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona.
Day 2 – Tuesday
Escorted Walking Tour to include the Colosseum, Church of S. Clemente (with underground Mithreum Temple), Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Capitoline Museum, Theatre of Marcellus and Jewish Ghetto. Evening at Leisure.
4* Hotel B+B
Day 3 – Wednesday
A Free Day to explore the myriad Sites (and sights!) that Rome has to offer – Museums, Churches, Restaurants…….and shopping.
Your Courier will be available at breakfast to offer advice regarding individual interests and preferences. 4* Hotel B+B
Day 4 – Thursday
Escorted Coach Transfer to Sorrento via WWII War Memorial and Museum of Monte Cassino with 3 Course Lunch (excluding drinks) and Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano with a fabulous view of the island of Capri and Ischia, the mountains of the Abruzzo and the beach where Pliny the Elder died.
Good 3* Hotel, Sorrento or adjacent Piano di Sorrento (Hotel Il Faro, La Ripetta or similar) H/B Evening at Leisure.
Sorrento is perhaps linked with Homer’s legend of the Sirens. The town is constructed on grey tufa stone, overlooking Marina Grande, the original Greek harbour – now a pretty fishing port approached through a Roman Monumental Arch on Greek Foundations.
Day 5 – Friday
Full Day Escorted Excursion to Capri by hydrofoil including Caprii Transport Day Pass (Funicular return + unlimited minibus usage)
You may prefer to simply enjoy the delights of designer shopping in Capri Town, tackle the steeply stepped walk to the Villa of Tiberius, or ascend (on foot or by minibus) to the Romanesque Villa Museum San Michelle of Ana Capri, to enjoy the view and speculate on the differences between the original and replica statuary. 3* Hotel, H/B Evening at Leisure.
Day 6 – Saturday
Full Day Escorted Coach Excursion via the picturesque Amalfi Coast, stopping at the Mediaeval town of Amalfi and also the cluster of Greek Temples and Roman housing at verdant Paestum – with 3 Course Lunch (excluding drinks). After visiting the Museum (containing quite extraordinary Greek Tomb Paintings), return to Sorrento stopping off at a Mozzarella Farm with guided tour, museum entrance and tasting. 3* Hotel, H/B Evening at Leisure.
Day 7 – Sunday
Full Day Escorted Coach Excursion Pompeii and Herculaneum. Pompeii, a large town with Forum, Theatres, Amphitheatre, Temples, Baths, food outlets and houses was buried by a thick layer of ash and lava, which poured down from the devastating eruption of Vesuvius in 79A.D. On going excavations have revealed a remarkable state of preservation. Herculaneum, originally a rich seaside resort, was also destroyed in 79 A.D. The small archaeological Site has been sympathetically excavated to preserve the atmosphere of a once vibrant community tragically (and in the case of the sheltering inhabitants, literally) frozen in time. 3* Hotel, H/B
Tarantella Show - an evening of traditional music, folk songs and dance, tracing the history of modern Italy.
Day 8 – Monday
Final Day Escorted Coach Transfer to Naples Airport via Naples Archaeolgical Museum (repository of many artefacts and frescoes rescued from Pompeii and Herculaneum). Transfer to Naples Airport for your British Airways Flight BA2611 Departing Naples 1525hrs to arrive Gatwick 1710hrs
Included –
Schedule Flights – Heathrow/Rome/Naples
Coach Transfers, Taxes, Tolls, Parking and City Permits
Airport Assistance on departure from Heathrow, arrival Rome and departure from Naples
Tour Manager throughout
Archaeological Guides at Colosseum, S. Clemente, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Paestum Site, Pompeii and Herculaneum
Entrance Fees to named Sites, Museums and Mozzarella Farm
Welcome Drinks Day 1 and Evening Meal with wine 1st Night
Escorted Walking Tour 1st Night
Evening Meals in Sorrento Days 4 – 7
Lunches (excluding drinks) Days 4 + 6
Tarantella Show (with welcome drink)
Buffet Breakfast Days 2 - 8
Not Included –
UK Transfers
Flight supplement from Regional Airports
Public Transport and /or Taxi Fares in Italy if chosen instead of walking Tours
Travel Insurance
Visas (non EEC Passport Holders)
Evening meals Days 2, 3 and 8
Lunches Days 1-3, 5 + 8
Drinks and Snacks – except where specified
Gratuities

PRICES - Monday 29th September to Monday 6th October 2008
WITH FLIGHTS
£1,290.00 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin room
£250.00 per person Single Room Supplement
WITHOUT FLIGHTS
£1,137.00 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin room
£250.00 per person Single Room Supplement
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PRICES - Monday 27th April to Monday 4th May 2009  
WITH FLIGHTS
£1,419.00 - per person based on 2 people sharing a twin room
£275.00 - per person Single Room Supplement

WITHOUT FLIGHTS
£1,561.00 -  per person based on 2 people sharing a twin room
£275.00 - per person Single Room Supplement

BOOK ONLINE HERE       

Terms & Conditions