June 21- July 2, 2010
Join Kenneth G. Bloomquist and your fellow musicians on a tour of magnificent Italy highlighted by visits to Milan, Lake Garda, Venice, Florence, Siena and Rome. An optional extension will be available to Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast. |
| Day 1, June 21 |
Leave Detroit by Northwest Airlines for Italy via Amsterdam |
| Day 2, June 22 |
Arrive Milan. Transfer to hotel in city center. Welcome dinner tonight at hotel. |
| Day 3, June 23 |
Morning departure for a scenic drive to beautiful Lake Garda. Dinner at hotel and overnight at Lake Garda. |
| Day 4, June 24 |
An exciting day today- an excursion to Venice! On arrival you will ride by vaporetto (water taxi) along the Grand Canal to the Doges Palace where you will meet your local guide for a walking tour of this incredible city. Time for lunch(on your own) and shopping before your late afternoon return to Lake Garda with dinner at the hotel. |
| Day 5, June 25 |
You may spend the day at leisure in Lake Garda with dinner tonight at the hotel. |
| Day 6, June 26 |
Today you are off to Montecatini Terme (possibly via Pisa) Dinner tonight in Montecatini. Overnight Montecatini |
| Day 7, June 27 |
Morning city tour of Florence with a visit to the Accademia
featuring the renowned sculpture of “David”. Your afternoon is free to shop or explore Florence’s many treasures. Dinner tonight in Florence.Return to Montecatini hotel |
| Day 8, June 28 |
A wonderful day to explore the picturesque Tuscan region- Siena, Montereggione, and lunch and wine tasting in San Gimignano.
Return to Montecatini for an evening at leisure and overnight. |
| Day 9, June 29 |
You’re off to Rome today via the lovely town of Orvieto. Here you
can ride the Funicular, visit the magnificent cathedral and have
lunch (on your own). Continue to Rome. Dinner and overnight in Rome. |
| Day 10, June 30 |
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of ancient Rome featuring
the Forum and the Colosseum. Your afternoon and evening
are free. Overnight Rome. |
| Day 11, July 1 |
A tour of the Vatican this morning- St. Peter’s, the Museum and
more. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight is your Farewell Dinner in the
famous Ristorante Sibilla in the Tivoli Gardens. |
| Day 12, July 2 |
Departure for the USA today for those returning.
Others going on optional extension to Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast also depart Rome. |
We anticipate no changes to the itinerary or included features. The trip cost is quoted on the exchange rate of the European euro and airfare in effect in March, 2009. Classic Travel reserves the right to increase/decrease the tour price because of currency fluctuation and/or until air reservations can be made (July, 2009)
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you must cancel your trip:
| Before July 1, 2009 |
No penalty |
| Between July 1, 2009 and November 16,2009 |
$200.00 |
| Between November 17, 2009 and March 1, 2010 |
20% of total price |
| Between March 2, 2010 and May 23, 2010 |
75% of total price |
| Between May 24 and June 21, 2010 |
100% of total price |
Cancellation insurance is available and recommended. Information will be sent when your registration fee is received.
COST OF TRIP:
$4299.00** per person based on double occupancy
Single supplement is $700.00
**The above price is based on air fare of $1250.00. Trip cost is subject to change based on available air fares at the time of booking.
A passport is necessary for this trip. Please advise if you are not a U.S. citizen- a visa may be required.
TRIP COST INCLUDES:
- Round trip air Detroit to Milan, Rome to Detroit via Northwest/KLM
- Ten(10) nights hotel accommodations
- Breakfast daily
- Eight (8)dinners including Welcome and Farewell dinners
- Day trip to Venice
- DayTour to San Gimignano, Siena and Tuscan villages with lunch and wine tasting
- Visit to Orvieto en route to Rome
- Services of a tour escort (one for each coach) throughout the trip
- Motorcoach services for all transfers and sightseeing
- Local guides for Venice, Florence and Rome
- Admissions to all included sightseeing
- Porterage of personal baggage at hotels- ONE PIECE PER PERSON
- All local taxes on included features
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
A registration fee of $200 is needed to enroll for the trip.
After July 1, 2009 this amount will be considered your deposit and will be subject to cancellation penalties.
A second payment of $1000 is due November 16, 2009.
Final payment is due March 1, 2010.
Credit cards will not be accepted on this trip.
ITALY EXTENSION
July 2 – July 5, 2010
Extend your fabulous visit to Italy with a 3 day extension to Pompeii, Capri and the unbelievable Amalfi coast.
| Day 1, July 2 |
Drive from Rome to Sorrento, stopping en route in Pompeii for a guided tour. Afterward continue on to Sorrento. Dinner at hotel. Overnight Sorrento. |
| Day 2, July 3 |
Full day excursion to Capri, returning to Sorrento late afternoon. Dinner at hotel. Overnight Sorrento |
| Day 3, July 4 |
Morning visit to Amalfi Coast before returning to Rome. Dinner at Hotel. Overnight Rome |
| Day 4, July 5 |
Morning transfer to Rome airport for flight to USA |
COST OF EXTENSION:
$1075.00 per person, double occupancy
Single supplement $195.00
EXTENSION COST INCLUDES:
- Three (3) nights hotel accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Guided tour of Pompeii (with audio headsets)
- Full day excursion to Capri
- Services of a tour escort throughout
- Motorcoach service for all transfers and sightseeing
- Porterage of one piece of baggage at hotels
- All local taxes as currently levied
Items not included:
* Health, cancellation or baggage insurance
* Gratuities to tour guides or drivers
* Drinks with meals other than coffee/tea and juice at breakfast
How to sign-up for this tour:
Click here to print the registration form. Complete the form and fax or mail to:
Classic Travel
4767 Okemos Rd
Okemos MI 4886
Attn: Lauralee Campbell
Fax: (517) 349-6656
Please make checks payable to Classic Travel.
For additional information or questions about this unforgettable tour contact:
Group Manager, Lauralee Campbell: lauralee@classictravelusa.com phone: (517) 332-4790
or call Classic Travel (517) 349-6200.
Space is limited, sign-up as soon as possible!
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