Miles of Smiles 2008 Northern Italy
TOUR# 1946 - Miles of Smiles 2008 Northern Italy
March 21 - March 31, 2008
From $ 3,225.00
ITINERARY
Day 1 Friday, March 21 Departure
Evening departure from Newark for a non-stop overnight flight to Milan with Continental Airlines
Day 2 Saturday, March 22 Lake Como
Meet your tour escort on arrival
Orientation tour of Milan and visit the Duomo before continuing to Lake Como
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Regina Olga in Cernobbio
Day 3 Sunday, March 23 Lake Como
Excursion around Lake Como including walking tours of Cernobbio, Tremezzo and Bellagio. Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight at Hotel Regina Olga
Day 4 Monday, March 24 Padova
Depart for “Lago di Garda” and Sirmione. Continue to Verona: walking tour including
Juliet’s House and Balcony, Piazza delle Erbe and the Roman Theatre
Proceed to Padova for an orientation tour
Dinner and overnight at the Accademia Palace Hotel in Padova
Day 5 Tuesday, March 25 Padova / Venice
Take a vaporetto to reach your guide on Piazza San Marco for your walking tour of Venice Island. View the Bridge of Sighs and the Campanile. Visit the Doges’ Palace and the Basilica of San Marco. Afternoon at leisure in Venice before returning to the Accademia Palace for dinner
Day 6 Wednesday, March 26 Florence
Depart for Pisa
City tour on foot to view the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Leaning Tower
Arrive in Florence in the afternoon
Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Mediterraneo
Day 7 Thursday, March 27 Florence
Morning guided tour: The Ponte Vecchio, Duomo Santa Maria dei Fiori, the Baptistry and the Academia of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo’s famous David
Afternoon at leisure
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Mediterrano
Day 8 Friday, March 28 Rome
Early departure for a wonderful day of sightseeing en route to Rome
First, San Gimignano and its medieval towers, then, Siena: walking tour to see the Cathedral, the Palazzo Publico and Piazza del Campo
Finally, Assisi: city tour on foot including San Francesco Basilica.
Arrive at the Hotel Cicerone in Rome for dinner
Day 9 Saturday, March 29 Rome
Full day city tour of Rome including St Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel (subject to final confirmation) Coloseum, Forum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona and San Callisto Catacombs
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Cicerone
Day 10 Sunday, March 30 Rome
Full day at leisure
End of your tour escort services
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Cicerone
Day 11 Monday, March 31 Return
Transfer by coach with assistance to Fiumicino airport for your non-stop Continental Airlines flight to Newark leaving at 9:55am
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Round trip non-stop flights from Newark airport to Milan, returning from Rome with Continental
- Airport, security taxes and “Q” taxes for fuel surcharge at a total of approximately
$ 250.00 subject to adjustment at time of ticketing
- 9 nights accommodation - double or triple occupancy at first class hotels
- Breakfast daily and 9 dinners as per itinerary
- Deluxe motor coach for transfers and long distance transportation
- English speaking tour escort throughout
- Entrance fees to monuments on guided tours
- Baggage handling: 1 case per passenger
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Single room supplement + $ 425.00
- Cost of personal items such as phone, drinks, laundry, etc.
- Meals other than specified
- Coach from Mt. Holly to Newark airport and return
- Gratuities to drivers, guides and tour escort
- Optional travel insurance
- Air supplements in case of deviations from the group
- Possible currency adjustment on the value of the Euro
- Passport & visa fee
Everyone needs a passport valid until October 31st, 2008. In case you are not an American citizen a visa may be required.
AIRLINE SCHEDULE & HOTEL CONFIRMATION
Schedule with CONTINENTAL AIRLINES is subject to change at any time
Friday March 21 CO 44 Newark / Milan 5:55PM 6:55AM
Monday March 31 CO 41 Rome / Newark 9:55AM 1:35PM
2 nights CERNOBBIO HOTEL REGINA OLGA
2 nights PADOVA HOTEL ACCADEMIA PALACE
2 nights FLORENCE HOTEL MEDITERRANEO
3 nights ROME HOTEL CICERONE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
These policies must strictly apply.
If you book the “ACESS AMERICA” Comprehensive travel insurance policy, you will be insured against cancellation for medical reasons. Pre-existing conditions are covered only if insurance has been submitted with your trip deposit. Check with Celestial voyagers for coverage and premiums.
PAYMENTS:
A deposit of $150.00 is due immediately. It is fully refundable until October 12, 2007 in case you change your mind for any reason. The earlier we receive it, the better for the smooth operation of your trip. Reserve your space on this trip on line with a copy of your passport (if available) and the optional travel insurance premium if you choose this.
Deposit $150.00
2nd payment $1200.00 by December 7, 2007
Balance due no later than February 2, 2008
For all registrations after December 7, 2007 the total deposit will be $1350.00
Make your check payable to Celestial Voyagers’ escrow account.
Since the Merchant Account service charges have not been included in the price of the trip, if you wish to pay by VISA. M.C. or American Express, a 3.5% bank fee will apply on the amount paid
CANCELLATIONS:
In case of cancellation penalties will apply. All cancellations must be advised in writing.
- No penalties until October 12, 2007
- $150.00 processing fee is non refundable after October 13, 2007
- An additional penalty of $ 200.00 (total $ 350.00) will apply if written cancellation is received between November 16 and December 8, 2007.
- Penalty of 50% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received between December 8, 2007 and February 2nd, 2008
- Penalty of 100% of the cost of the trip if written cancellation is received after February 3rd, 2008, and in case of no-show
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jim Matarese at 609 298 67 10
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Celestial Voyagers
79 Watermill Lane
Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: 800 651 6262
516 529 1525
Fax: 516 829 0703
Email: sales@celestialvoyagers.com