13D12N Easy Pace Italy - Insight Vacations
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Highlights - Each centre is a highlight. The Italian Lake District sees Alpine scenery combine with luxuriant subtropical vegetation; the canals of Venice are magical and romantic; while Florence and Rome overflow with ancient buildings and monuments.

Hotels -The Grand Hotel Dino has been recently restored and overlooks Lake Maggiore, whereas the Massimo D’Azeglio lies in the heart of the Eternal city of Rome. The Croce di Malta is also conveniently located in the historic centre of Florence and is housed within a former monastery.

Enjoy Your Included Tour Features

Premium Highlights

  • An excursion to Milan to see the Cathedral, Sforza Castle and world famous La Scala Theatre
  • Drift along the romantic Venetian canals by gondola
  • See Michelangelo’s original statue of ‘David’ at the Academy Gallery in Florence
  • Visit the superb Vatican Museums and see the celebrated ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
  • Explore the wonders of ancient Rome as you visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum

Personal Insights

  • As night falls, locals dress for the evening and enjoy ‘the art of strolling the streets’.
  • Join us in the Italian social ritual of ‘La Passeggiata’
  • Enjoy a private group tutorial on the wines that compliment your evening meal in Rome

Additional Excursions & Sights

  • Visit the lakeside resorts of Como on Lake Como and Lugano in Switzerland
  • See Juliet’s Balcony and the ancient Roman arena in Verona
  • Cruise to St Mark’s Square in Venice by private launch
  • See St Mark’s Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs in Venice
  • See the Duomo, Gates of Paradise and visit Signoria Square in Florence
  • Visit the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi with its amazing frescos by Giotto
  • Tour St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City
  • Florence leatherwork and Venetian glass-blowing demonstrations
  • Scenic drives - Italian Lake District, Tuscany, Apennines

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Airport Shuttle arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 1 and Day 13

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner of local cuisine with entertainment in Rome (HD)
  • 12 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 3 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

Additional visa requirements

This tour also enters Switzerland, for which some passengers may also require a visa. Please check with your Travel Agent.


Pricing Information
Tour Dates & Prices
Departs on Returns on Land Only
Premium Escorted Europe and Britain 2009
2009
  Mon 20 Apr     Sat 02 May   US$3,535
  Fri 24 AprPD   Wed 06 May   US$3,499
  Fri 01 May     Wed 13 May   US$3,499
  Mon 04 MayPD   Sat 16 May   US$3,525
  Fri 08 MayPD   Wed 20 May   US$3,525
  Mon 11 May     Sat 23 May   US$3,525
  Fri 15 MayPD   Wed 27 May   US$3,525
  Mon 18 MayPD   Sat 30 May   US$3,525
  Fri 22 MayPD   Wed 03 Jun   US$3,525
  Mon 25 May     Sat 06 Jun   US$3,525
  Fri 29 MayPD   Wed 10 Jun   US$3,525
  Mon 01 JunPD   Sat 13 Jun   US$3,525
  Fri 05 JunPD   Wed 17 Jun   US$3,525
  Mon 08 Jun     Sat 20 Jun   US$3,499
  Fri 12 Jun     Wed 24 Jun   US$3,550
  Mon 15 JunPD   Sat 27 Jun   US$3,535
  Fri 19 JunPD   Wed 01 Jul   US$3,535
  Mon 22 Jun     Sat 04 Jul   US$3,535
  Fri 26 Jun     Wed 08 Jul   US$3,535
  Mon 29 Jun     Sat 11 Jul   US$3,535
  Fri 03 JulPD   Wed 15 Jul   US$3,475
  Mon 06 Jul     Sat 18 Jul   US$3,475
  Fri 17 Jul     Wed 29 Jul   US$3,299
  Mon 20 Jul     Sat 01 Aug   US$3,425
  Mon 27 Jul     Sat 08 Aug   US$3,425
  Fri 31 JulPD   Wed 12 Aug   US$3,299
  Mon 10 Aug     Sat 22 Aug   US$3,390
  Fri 14 Aug     Wed 26 Aug   US$3,299
  Mon 17 Aug     Sat 29 Aug   US$3,425
  Mon 24 Aug     Sat 05 Sep   US$3,425
  Fri 28 AugPD   Wed 09 Sep   US$3,450
  Fri 04 SepPD   Wed 16 Sep   US$3,499
  Mon 07 SepPD   Sat 19 Sep   US$3,499
  Fri 11 SepPD   Wed 23 Sep   US$3,499
  Mon 14 SepPD   Sat 26 Sep   US$3,535
  Fri 18 SepPD   Wed 30 Sep   US$3,535
  Mon 21 SepPD   Sat 03 Oct   US$3,535
  Fri 25 SepPD   Wed 07 Oct   US$3,535
  Mon 28 SepPD   Sat 10 Oct   US$3,535
  Mon 05 OctPD   Sat 17 Oct   US$3,535
  Mon 12 OctPD   Sat 24 Oct   US$3,535
  Mon 19 Oct     Sat 31 Oct   US$3,535
  Mon 26 Oct     Sat 07 Nov   US$3,535
PD = Preferred Departure

Price quoted in US Dollars (USD) based on land tour only
Prices are subject to change without prior notice
Terms and conditions apply

Notes
Prices are per person sharing a twin.

Additional visa requirements
This tour also enters Switzerland, for which some passengers may also require a visa. Please check with your Travel Agent.

Insight's Airport Shuttle Service
Transfers operate on the days and at the times shown in the itinerary. Passengers arriving ourside these days and times have the option of either purchasing a transfer (see Conditions) or making their own way from/to the airport.

Additional Information

13 DAYS ~ ITALY ~ SWITZERLAND

Tour Pace -Being an ‘Easy Pace’ tour, with three nights in each city, this is as leisurely and relaxed as it gets. Use your free time to explore or shop, or ask your Tour Director for suggestions. A complete list of optional excursions will be offered at the start of your tour.

Fellow Passengers - By offering three nights in each destination, this tour appeals not only to those who enjoy the benefits of coach touring, but also the more independent traveller. It is great for people who want to take it easy or those who want a more in depth look at Italy’s major cities.

Itinerary

Day Itinerary
Day 1

ARRIVE MILAN – ITALIAN LAKES.

Welcome to Italy! On arrival at Malpensa Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel in the Italian Lake District at 09:00 & 12:30. Settle into the tour hotel overlooking Lake Maggiore and relax – the rest of the day is at leisure. Before dinner, enjoy a Welcome Drink with fellow passengers and your Tour Director.
Hotel: Dino.
(D)

Day 2

MILAN EXCURSION.

Visit Milan, Italy’s renowned fashion capital, a city dominated by the magnificent Cathedral, its marble facade bristling with 135 pinnacles and over 2000 statues. See the massive Sforza Castle and world famous La Scala Theatre before using your free time to explore or shop. Return to your beautiful lake-side resort where you might like to engulf yourself in the living culture and participate in a traditional early evening stroll, (passeggiata). (BB)

Day 3

LAKE COMO EXCURSION.

Today’s highlight is enchanting Lake Como, considered the jewel of the Italian Lakes for its superb mountain setting. Stop in the resort of Como, dominated by its marble cathedral set in the narrow streets of the Old Town. After some time to explore, return to the hotel to relax and enjoy your beautiful surroundings. Why not take a cruise out to the lovely Isola Bella to visit the palatial home and magnificent gardens of the Borromeo family? (BB)

Day 4

ITALIAN LAKES – VENICE.

Briefly enter Switzerland to visit mountain ringed Lugano, and take time to stroll the lake’s shores and shop for watches or chocolate. Continue to the elegant city of Verona. See the ancient Roman arena, venue for the opera each summer, and visit the courtyard of the Capulet home to see Juliet’s balcony. Then it’s on to romantic Venice, a glorious city of quaint bridges, ornate palaces, and gondolas.
Hotel: Sant'Elena/Grande Albergo Ausonia & Hungaria. (BB,D)

Day 5

VENICE SIGHTSEEING.

Cruise to St Mark’s Square by private launch to see the ornate Basilica. Admire the Doges’ Palace and its adjoining Bridge of Sighs, and later visit a glass showroom for a demonstration of traditional craftsmanship, unchanged for centuries. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere as you cruise along the Venetian canals by gondola. (BB)

Day 6

VENICE AT LEISURE.

A day is set aside to drink in the unique atmosphere of this wonderful city. Explore the treasures of the Academy Museum, browse through the shops on the Rialto Bridge or sit a while at a canal side cafe with a glass of local wine. (BB)

Day 7

VENICE – FLORENCE.

Follow the smooth highway across the valley of the river Po and into the wild Apennines to the Renaissance city of Florence. Sightseeing with a local guide shows you Michelangelo’s statue of ‘David’ in the Academy Gallery. Continue to see the Duomo, ‘Gates of Paradise’ and Signoria Square, political stage of the Florentines.
Hotel: Croce di Malta.
(BB,D)

Day 8

FLORENCE AT LEISURE.

A whole day is reserved to enjoy Florence. Take an optional excursion to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa or visit San Gimignano to admire the picturesque Salucci Towers. (BB)

Day 9

FLORENCE AT LEISURE.

Why not dedicate today to shopping for leather and gold products, visit one of the many museums or simply relax at an outdoor café with a glass of vino? (BB)

Day 10

FLORENCE – ROME.

Travel through the vineyards of the Chianti region en route to Assisi. There is the chance to visit the tomb of St Francis and the frescoes of Giotto in the great basilica before continuing along the Tiber valley towards the ‘Eternal City’, Rome.
Hotel: Massimo D'Azeglio.
(BB)

Day 11

ROME AT LEISURE.

Today there is the option to take a full day excursion to visit the excavations at Pompeii or spend the day exploring Rome at your own pace. Spend time in the designer stores of the Via Condotti, visit the well preserved Pantheon or sip a cappuccino in the Piazza Navona, the ‘Living Room of Rome’. (BB)

Day 12

ROME SIGHTSEEING.

Sightseeing with a local guide begins with a visit to the Vatican Museums to see Michelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.Visit St Peter’s Basilica, built around the tomb of St Peter, and designed by some of history’s greatest architects, Bramante, Bernini and Michelangelo. Crossing the Tiber, explore ancient Rome as you visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum. Spend the afternoon at leisure: shop, relax or continue sightseeing. As night falls, enjoy a last night celebration Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant. Enjoy a short group tutorial on the wines that compliment your evening meal. (BB,HD)

Day 13

ROME.

Arrivederci Roma! Sadly, your tour comes to an end after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 07:00 & 09:30. (BB)

 
Savings and Discounts

Great Savings and Discounts

FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS

SAVE 5% FOR 5-8 PASSENGERS

Why not share your Insight tour experience with your friends and family – and save money! If 5-8 passengers book together we offer a discount of 5%. Further savings are available for 9 or more passengers!

This discount cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Young Traveller or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, the names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean and river cruises.

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE WITH INSIGHT’S ROOM MATE MATCHING

For people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Irish Elegance, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises.

YOUNG TRAVELLER SAVINGS

5-17 YEAR-OLDS SAVE UP TO 10%

Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren.

Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). Children under 5 years old are NOT accepted on any escorted tour. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. This discount applies to the Land-only portion of your tour. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Young Traveller Discount” in the price panel on the itinerary pages. Check your chosen tours now to see how much you can SAVE.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT

SAVE UP TO 10%

Insight’s most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, and the earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here’s how...

PAY IN FULL 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR
departure date and SAVE up to 10%

PAY IN FULL 10 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR
departure date and SAVE up to 7.5%

PAY IN FULL 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR
departure date and SAVE up to 5%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land- only portion of your tour. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Early Payment Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

When three people travel together and share one room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice.

This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Triple Room Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you SAVE on your chosen tour. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR

In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all travelled guests automatic membership into our Club Bon Voyage, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. You will need to travel within the next two years. So act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer.

Enrolment forms and discount vouchers are available from your Tour Director. Insight’s Club Bon Voyage and 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our "Friends & Family Discount". Does not apply to additional accommodation, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE 5% ON YOUR 2ND TOUR

Book two Insight vacations, each 8 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5% off the cheaper of the two tours. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your Travel Agent for suggestions!

Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean cruises.

SEE HOW IT ALL ADDS UP

Insight’s tours are already great value but if you want to cut the cost of your European vacation look at all the extra ways we can help you save money!

This simple calculation shows the typically dramatic reductions in tour price that are possible when you combine one or more tours with the savings on offer on this page!

European Heritage
$9099
Britain & Ireland Explorer
$2875
4 extra nights in London
$632
Total vacation price
$12606
Less Extra Tour Discount
$144
Less 5% Past Guest Frequent Traveller Saving
$455
Less 12mths Early Payment Discount
$1190
Net vacation price after savings
$10817
Total savings per person
$1789
Total savings per couple
$3578

Note: Additional savings apply for families, groups, and single travellers. Conditions as detailed in the savings boxes on this page.

NO FUEL OR CURRENCY SURCHARGES

In these difficult times of instability of prices, it is good to know that Insight has taken the bold step to guarantee no fuel or currency surcharges on all its coach tours (excluding government taxes). Once you have paid your deposit, you will be totally protected and can plan your vacation with this added peace of mind.

NB. This guarantee excludes government taxes, internal flights surcharges (e.g. Eastern Mediterranean products and pre-paid Abu Simbel excursions), cruise company surcharges (e.g. Aegean, River or North American cruises), and international airline fuel surcharges or fare increases ( affecting all international airlines). Surcharges within these exceptions are outside our control and may be applied, regardless of payment status, fully paid or not, at any time during the booking process (or may occasionally be required to be paid while on tour).

PREFERRED DEPARTURES - PD

At Insight, we are aware you need to plan your travel arrangements early to take advantage of our early payment discounts, utilise frequent flyer or benefit from airline early booking offers.

To assist you when booking ahead, we have designated a number of tours as ‘PD’ based on their reliable booking history. In 2008, the equivalent departure of these listed tours sold early, so Insight will operate them again in 2009 over any other departure. If the date of a PD tour does not fit with your travel plans, don’t worry; our capacity is adjusted each year to ensure that the vast majority of all departures operate as scheduled.

We anticipate strong demand for Insight’s unique touring benefits so a regularly updated list of additional PD departures will be featured on our website at: NB. Even if the departure of your choice is not yet designated as ‘PD’ we will not reschedule any tour within 50 days of its scheduled departure date between 01 May & 15 Oct (this is subject to change if market or other circumstances occur beyond our control).

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SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE

Many tour operators imply ‘fewer passengers’ but don’t tell you that nothing has really changed. Their seating remains at 49 or 53. Insight premium tours carry an average of just 35 guests with touring coaches configured for a maximum of 40; creating less congestion when boarding and disembarking and up to twice as much legroom. It is like travelling Business Class.

CANCELLATION FEE WAIVER

In the event that one or more European/Mediterranean countries should not grant you a visa, we have devised a unique scheme to protect you against cancellation fees!

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