"No matter where else I travel in the world, I am always dreaming of returning to Italy. There is just something there that keeps you coming back for more."
SCHEDULED ITALY WITH FRIENDS TOURS
ITALY WITH FRIENDS
2010 TUSCANY FOOD AND WINE LOVERS "GASTRONOMIC" ADVENTURE
(3 SPOTS OPEN)
This tour will focus on Tuscany with a special emphasis on its famous food and wine. Enjoy 11 days of discovery through the villages, large and small, in Tuscany. Each day you will have the opportunity to learn something new about the enviable Tuscan lifestyle. Participate in a cooking class in a 12th century villa. Stroll through an outdoor museum in Florence. Fall is the harvest season for grapes and olives. It is one of the most beautiful seasons in Tuscany. If your dream of Italy includes shopping in local markets, sampling famous wines, dining in rustic restaurants, savoring the romance of Tuscan landscapes and just breathing in the warmth of "la dolce vita", then this trip is for you. Travel with my small group and have the time of your life!
PRICES BEGIN AT: $2899ppd (AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED)
Reservations, Deposits and Payments:
A $500.00 deposit will hold your place on the tour. Remember the tours are limited in size. (4-8 people) Payment is accepted by check or credit card through PayPal. (3% fee if using PayPal) Your deposit is credited against the total tour cost. Final payment is due no later than 30 days prior to departure.
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Join me for 12 days of discovery of the Best Of Italy. Begin in the Eternal City of Rome. Step into another country with a visit to the Vatican. Then immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Tuscany with its breathtaking scenery and delicious food and wine. Gaze upon Michelangelo's David in Florence. Relax to the max in the dramatic Italian Riviera with a visit to the Cinque Terre villages. Then top everything off with "La Serenissima" the most serene Venice. Glide along the Grand Canal and experience a city like no other on earth. Visit the famous sights of Italy along with the hidden jewels. If you are "Dreaming of Italy", then this is the time to make that dream come true!
Prices begin at: $3099ppd (Airfare Not Included)Note on Physical Activity
You must be in very good physical condition to sign-up for this trip. This is not a "walking or hiking" tour, but there will be plenty of walking, some uphill and most on uneven cobblestones. You will need to be on your feet for extended periods of time. (Especially in museums and in Rome.) I am NOT exaggerating about this! There are many steps throughout the trip that you will have to climb. A hilltown really means a hilltown! You will also have to handle your own luggage most of the time. Many hotels do not have elevators. If for some reason you are unable to take part in all scheduled activities, you can usually stay at the hotel and relax. I will be glad to work with you on possible alternative activities if they are possible, but cannot guarantee it and you will not be compensated for this time on your own. Also, if you decide to take public transportation to or from a sight or restaurant that I usually walk to, it will be at your own expense. Please make sure that you do understand these requirements fully before you consider signing up for one of my tours. I will plan time for you to relax, but have found that most people want to see as much as possible while in Italy. Most towns are made for walking and this is how we get around. Don't worry, I bring plenty of ibuprofen along.
DREAMING OF ITALY?
ITALY WITH FRIENDS TOURS
Experience the excitement found in the "Eternal City" with a pre-tour visit to Rome. Rome is the largest and most exciting city in Italy. You will have the opportunity to visit the most important sights in this magnificent city including a visit to the Roman Colosseum, Roman Forum and a climb to Capitoline Hill. You will also spend the day in Vatican City, a tiny independent country and the headquarters of the Holy Catholic Church. Tour the wonder filled Vatican Museum with the Sistine Chapel as its highlight. Then step into St. Peter's Basilica, the largest and grandest church in Christendom.
Enjoy a visit inside the ancient Pantheon. Enjoy an evening walk through the fountain filled piazzas with a stop to toss that coin in the Trevi Fountain and dining in lovely outdoor cafes.
Prices begin at: $899ppd (AIRFARE NOT INCUDED) CLICK HERE FOR ITINERARY>>>>>>>>
