Italian Highlights with Lake Maggiore (LZE) - 2013

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13 days from Rome to Lake Maggiore


Italian Highlights with Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore
The statue of Laocoön and His Sons can be seen at the Vatican Museums
St. Marks Square
The world’s most poetically-named bridge, Il Ponte dei Sospiri, or the Bridge of Sighs
St. Peters Basilica in Vatican City
The Ponte Vecchio at night
Venice is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world
Visit stunning Florence and the Ponte Vecchio
Enjoy the beautiful architecture in Rome

Optional Excursions

Excursion to Tivoli
Drive along the ancient Via Tiburtina to the hilltop town of Tivoli for a guided visit of Villa d'Este, one of the most beautiful residences of the Renaissance. Its countless fountains, set in the heart of magnificent Italian-style gardens, create a delightfully graceful symphony of carved stone, shade, sunlight, and water.
Approximate value: €52 EUR per person


Orientation Drive & Roman Dinner
Enjoy an unforgettable drive through some of the "Eternal City's" more exclusive streets. Marvel at the impressive piazzas, fountains, ancient buildings in all their majesty, and much more. This tour will include a 4-course dinner, with wine and soft drinks, at a popular Roman restaurant.
Approximate value: €59 EUR per person


Roman Highlights
Enjoy a guided stroll through the historical center of Rome. Your Tour Director will propose a tailor-made itinerary featuring some of the city's authentic jewels. For instance: Trastevere and its Basilica of Santa Maria, or the baroque district with Campo de' Fiori, the Pantheon, San Luigi dei Francesi, famed Piazza Navona, Via dei Condotti, Piazza del Popolo with its church of Santa Maria del Popolo, and displays of Caravaggio paintings.
Approximate value: €38 EUR per person


Roman Highlights & Dinner
A guided stroll through the historical center of Rome. Your Tour Director will propose a tailor-made itinerary featuring some of the city's authentic jewels. For instance, Trastevere and its Basilica of Santa Maria, the baroque district, Campo de' Fiori, the Pantheon, San Luigi dei Francesi, famous Piazza Navona, Via dei Condotti, and Piazza del Popolo with its church of Santa Maria del Popolo and displays of Caravaggio paintings. After your walk, relax and enjoy a 4-course dinner, including drinks, at a popular Roman restaurant.
Approximate value: €65 EUR per person


The Catacombs and St. Paul Outside the Walls
This guided tour takes you to the 4th-century St. Paul Outside the Walls basilica. Founded by Roman Emperor Constantine over the burial place of Saint Paul, where it was said that after the Apostle's execution, his followers erected a memorial. Also visit the catacombs, ancient burial chambers of early Jewish and Christian communities.
Approximate value: €39 EUR per person


Florentine Dinner
Would you like to enjoy a special evening in Florence? Well here's your chance. Savor a classic 4-course Florentine dinner with coffee and drinks, at a fine restaurant in the superb location of Santa Croce Square. Begin with the famous "Antipasto Toscano", a selection of the best local olives, cheese, salami and home made 'focaccia bread', followed by a regional pasta dish and typical Tuscan style beef or fish for the main course. If you still have room you can end this delicious meal by indulging yourself with a sinful dessert - After all you are on holiday!
Approximate value: €49 EUR per person


Highlights of Uffizi Gallery
With your Local Guide, visit one of the earliest museums in modern Europe with the world's finest collection of Italian and Florentine art. Gain fascinating insight into paintings by the great Masters Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian.
Approximate value: €35 EUR per person


Tuscan Dinner
Tuscany is known for its gorgeous landscapes, its rich traditions, long history and culture but Tuscany still has more to offer with its great food and wine. Tonight drive out to the rolling Chianti Hills and enjoy a traditional Tuscan meal, including coffee and drinks, in a picturesque country setting. This wonderful dinner with regional dishes is prepared using the finest local ingredients - Realize your dreams and live the Tuscan life for an evening!
Approximate value: €56 EUR per person


A Venetian Night Out Including Transfer
Travel by private water taxi along the splendid Grand Canal with its elegant palaces to a fine Venetian restaurant. Taste four mouth-watering courses of local specialties and wine or soft drinks. After dinner there is time to explore and absorb the unique, romantic atmosphere of Venice by night.
Approximate value: €71 EUR per person


Classical Concert in Venice
An unforgettable evening at the prestigious Scuola Grande di San Teodoro concert hall. The orchestra, I Musici Veneziani, will perform authentic jewels of Italian classical music in period costume.
Approximate value: €35 EUR per person


Gondola Serenade
Enjoy a ride in a traditional gondola, gliding through centuries-old canals, under famous arched bridges, past lavish palaces and quaint piazzas. These long, narrow, flat-bottomed boats with a high prow and stern were designed specifically for the Venetian canals and made in unique shipyards called Squero. Black is the obligatory color, due to a law passed to reduce how the rich and noble over-decorated their personal craft. The comb at the front of the gondola is made of iron and serves not only to balance the boat, but is also the symbol of gondolas and Venice. The six comb teeth represent the six Venetian districts-i sestieri.
Approximate value: €38 EUR per person