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SORRENTO
VENICE
DAY 7 - Free to relax or join our optional full day excursion to Rome featuring many of the major sights. Voyage back into history and see the Colosseum, st Peters and the Vatican City, the spanish steps and the Trevi Fountain; throw in a coin and youre sure to return (includes city guide). DAY 8 - Leaving Fiuggi we visit Montecassino Abbey and the British Commonwealth World War II cemetery, before continuing to the Bay of Naples and the sorrento Peninsula for a three night stay. Sorrento itself is set on a spectacular headland with magnificent views across the Bay of Naples. This cosmopolitan resort has an array of shops, restaurants and pavement cafés where you can relax and enjoy the setting. Take time to wander through the old cobbled streets of the historic centre, enjoy shopping along the main street, Corso Italia or simply stroll down to the picturesque harbours of Marina Grande and Marina Piccola. Finally dont forget, however, to sample the delicious wines and culinary delights of this region, such as the excellent pasta dishes and locally caught fish. DAY 9 - Join our included full day excursion along the stunning Amalfi Coast. As the road twists and turns down the coastline towards Amalfi itself, you will experience breathtaking views across the Gulf of Naples. Enjoy free time in this picturesque town, poised between the mountain and the sea before returning to your hotel. DAY 10 - Today we offer a half day optional excursion to Pompeii featuring a guided walking tour of this ancient city of the Roman Empire. Pompeii was frozen in time when nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD and buried the entire area under a layer of hot ash. Comparatively recent excavations have revealed mummified remains of the inhabitants and their lifestyle as they were over 2,000 years ago. DAY 11 - We head back north to the lovely province of Umbria and an overnight stay in the Lake Trasimeno area. DAY 12 - Continuing north past Bologna, we visit the historic city of Verona, with free time in the old town around the famous Roman arena. Later we reach the spectacular setting of Lake Garda, the largest of all the Italian lakes. To the north the majestic Brenta Dolomites march down almost to the waters edge and to the south olive groves and vineyards bask in the sunshine. For a different perspective enjoy one of the many ferry boat trips on offer, a delightful way of viewing the lake and its surroundings. You will stay for three nights at a picturesque south lake location such as Peschiera. DAY 13 - Join our included three-quarter day tour of Lake Garda. See some of the best beauty spots on this fabulous lake, surrounded by lush groves of olives, vines and citrus trees. A boat trip is also included.
PESCHIERA, LAKE GARDA
DAY 14 - At leisure or join our optional excursion to Venice, featuring a boat transfer into the heart of st. Marks square. Marvel at the Doges Palace, the Bridge of sighs, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge. DAY 15 - Transfer to Milan Airport for your return flight to the UK. YOUR HOTELS Throughout the tour you will stay in comfortable three star standard hotels with bar and restaurant, conveniently located to suit the itinerary. Typical of the hotels we use are the Hotel europa in Ispra, the Hotel Pigna in Marina di Pietrasanta, the Hotel Plaza in Sorrento and the Hotel Paradiso near Peschiera, Lake Garda.
Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: FXI
Heathrow
British Airways Depart 1100 hrs Return arr. 1700 hrs
2008 Aug 22 Sep 12 2009 Apr 24 May 08 May 15 May 22 Jun 05 Jun 12 £949 £1029 £1049 £1079 £1109 £1109 Jun 26 Aug 21 Sep 04 Sep 11 Sep 18 Oct 02 £1109 £1109 £1089 £1089 £1079 £989 £969 £959 Sep 26 Oct 03 £919 £889
Deposit £100 per person n Single room £210 For insurance information, please see page 199. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities FLY FROM YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT You can fly to your destination from the following airports at the supplement shown below (per person). Birmingham £NIL Manchester £NIL Leeds/Bradford £NIL Bristol £29 edinburgh £29
For details of airlines and approximate flight timings please see pages 192-193. Regional connecting flights are also available. Please see pages 6-7 for details. TRANSFERS MAkE YOUR OwN wAY Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 1 hour 30 mins. Save £150. Please see page 7 for further details.
LAKE GARDA
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