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Amazing Italy Escorted Tour
(Escorted Tour)
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Escorted Italy Vacation


This land only tour takes you through the best of Italy.

 Price This Package

Package Includes
  • Escorted sightseeing by luxury motor-coach
  • Professional Tour Escort throughout
  • Round-trip transfers in Rome
  • Accommodation at superior hotels for 5 nights and a Tuscan Villa stay for 2 nights.
  • Continental Breakfast (B) daily except morning of arrival; four dinners (D)
  • Welcome reception hosted by your Tour Director
  • Wine Tasting at your Tuscan Villa
  • All entrance fees to
  • - Vatican Museum
  • - Roman Forum and Coliseum
  • - Walking tour of Venice
  • - Walking tour of Florence
  • - Entrance to the Accademia
  • - Siena Cathedral
  • - Walking tour of Siena
  • Sightseeing including Rome, Siena, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Assisi
  • Tips for baggage handling, taxes and hotel gratuities except gratuity to your Tour Escort and Driver
  • Travel Documents including passport case, luggage tags and day-by-day itinerary
  • Amazing Italy Escorted Tour
    Vacation Package Itinerary
    Day 1: Depart USA
  • Depart USA on an overnight flight for the Italian vacation of a lifetime.

  • Day 2: Rome Arrival
  • This morning you arrive in Rome’s FCO airport, collect your bags and proceed through customs where our representative will be waiting to welcome you to Italy. From here we will transfer you to your hotel in Rome, where you may relax, or explore a bit at your leisure, before meeting your tour director for a welcome reception. This evening you are on your own to enjoy this amazing city. (R)
  • Overnight: Del Gianicolo Hotel or similar

  • Day 3: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum and Coliseum
  • This morning tour the Vatican, the world's smallest, yet wealthiest independent state. Your guide will start the tour with an overview of the history of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the Hall of Tapestries and the Maps Gallery, but the highlight of the tour will be the Sistine Chapel, where the ceiling is covered with Michelangelo's famous paintings of the 'Creation' and 'Last Judgment.' Then we explore St. Peter's Square, with Bernini's 284 columns, before entering St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in Christendom. See the many treasures including the golden mosaics of the apse, Bernini's bronze baldachin and the famed 'Pieta' by Michelangelo. We will have a break for lunch on our own and then continue our tour of the city. This afternoon we will see the sites of Ancient Rome, including a visit to the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, and the Coliseum. We will return to our hotel to freshen up, and this evening we will enjoy our included dinner. (B,D)
  • Overnight: Del Gianicolo Hotel or similar

  • Day 4: Rome to Venice via Assisi
  • After our included breakfast we will head north through the Lazio and Umbria regions of Italy to the delightful town of Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. Here we will have time to visit the cathedral and its amazing frescoes by Giotto. We then continue on through the Apennine region to the amazing city of Venice for our two night stay. (B)
  • Overnight: Ai Mori d'Oriente Hotel or similar

  • Day 5: Venice
  • After breakfast this morning your guide will take you on a delightful walking tour of this ‘City of Islands’. On our tour we will see St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Bell Tower and the Clock Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. Our tour will conclude at the Doges’ Palace, which you can visit at your leisure. This afternoon is free for additional sightseeing. Perhaps you might enjoy our optional gondola experience later in the day. Tonight you are free to savor the flavors of this unique city. (B)
  • Overnight: Ai Mori d'Oriente Hotel or similar

  • Day 6: Venice to Tuscany vis Pisa
  • This morning we will leave Venice and begin our scenic journey to Tuscany and our villa. We will make a photo stop at the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. This afternoon we will arrive at our Tuscan Villa for our two night stay. Our home is a splendid villa not far from Florence, and surrounded by century-old trees and parkland. The villa offers a beautiful swimming pool which blends seamlessly with its delightful garden amidst the natural setting of the Tuscan hills. This evening we will enjoy dinner at the villa. (B,D)
  • Overnight: Villa Pitiana or similar

  • Day 7: Florence
  • After breakfast this morning we will set off on tour though the bustling city of Florence. During our excursion we will see the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. We will end our tour with a visit to the Accademia to admire Michelangelo’s statue of David. After seeing so many of Florence’s Renaissance attractions, the afternoon is yours to explore her shops, museums, markets and cafes at your leisure. We return in the afternoon to our villa and prior to dinner we will enjoy a tasting of wine produced by the vineyards of the area. (B,D)
  • Overnight: Villa Pitiana or similar

  • Day 8: Florence to Rome via Siena
  • Today, we drive through the beautiful countryside to Siena. This fine medieval city sits on gentle hills between three river valleys. Notice the medieval ramparts where you are greeted with the Latin inscription 'Cor Magis Tibi Sena Pandit' (Siena opens its heart to you). Take a walking tour through the maze of narrow streets to one of the finest squares in Italy, the Piazza Del Campo where the famous 'Palio Horse Race' is held twice a year. Visit the 13th century Cathedral to see the many works of art including the black and white marble walls and columns and the marble floors with decorative inlays. We continue on to our hotel in Rome. This evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner we will see the landmarks of the city illuminated with the soft light of an Italian evening, and we’ll make a stop at the Trevi Fountain to toss our coin to insure our return visit to this magical land. (B,D)
  • Overnight: Del Gianicolo Hotel or similar

  • Day 9: Return to the USA
  • After breakfast we depart for the airport for your homebound flight. You may choose to extend your stay in Rome or another Italian city. (B)

  • Notes & Restrictions
    Notes:
    Space is limited and your desired travel dates may not be available if you wait, so book early to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates and/or accommodations.

    Responsibility:
    These trips are arranged by BMIT LLC d.b.a.Brian Moore International Tours (“operator”). It has made the travel arrangements as agent for the trans¬portation carriers and other suppliers of services connected with the tour, all of which are independent contractors. Operator in no way owns or operates the vehicles or facilities to be used dur¬ing the trip, and does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of suppliers, their employees, agents, etc. All bookings are accepted subject to the conditions imposed by suppliers & operator, including airline, cruise line, rail, coach, hotel, restaurants, insurance and other companies, firms or persons concerned with the trip, and operator will make no refund in the event of their delay, cancellation, overbooking, strike, force majeure or for elements of the package not used by customer. If there is a difference between operator Conditions and those published by a supplier, the conditions of supplier shall apply. Price quoted is per person double occupancy. Operator reserves the right to cancel a trip, change the itinerary or adjust rates whenever in its sole judgment conditions warrant, or if operator deems it necessary for your comfort, convenience or safety. Trips outside the USA require a valid passport or other acceptable forms of citizenship proof. You are responsible for, and release operator from passport, visa, vaccination requirements, and safety conditions in travel destinations. Operator strongly recommends you purchase appropriate cancellation/medical/ baggage insurance for the trip, which is available from operator. Operator reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the trip at any time who presents a significant risk to the health or safety of himself or others which can not be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by operator’s reasonable accommodation. Operator reserves the right to correct an error in the brochure presentation or advertised price prior to your departure. A contract is made when your reservation and payment are accepted by operator at it’s office, and any dispute shall be governed by Massachusetts law and subject to the jurisdiction of Suffolk County, Massachusetts. In calculating the cost of your trip, the operator has relied on your consent to these terms and in the absence of this release, the trips cost would have been higher. Operator reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality at any time or to make changes in itinerary to a similar quality. Operator will not be responsible to any person for expense, loss of time, money or other circumstances resulting from a change in itinerary or change of tour arrangements. Operator also reserves the right to cancel a tour prior to departure, and in such cases all payments made to date will be refunded and shall constitute full settlement. If you purchase an airline ticket separately, it is your responsibility to ensure you understand the conditions under which the ticket is issued as operator assumes no responsibility for such airline ticket cancellation fees. Please understand that not all museums and attractions are open every day of the year. Operator reserves the right to vary the sequence of sightseeing and/or to reroute the order of cities if that will enable you to visit all listed Excursions. In either case, the itinerary content will be maintained to the extent possible and there are no refunds for any unused or unavailable excursions.

    Important Note On Prices: All prices and conditions of travel are based on currency, fuel, and VAT rates in effect on October 1 2006. All rates are subject to change without notice due to currency exchange fluctuation, fuel or VAT increases.


  • Group Transfers:
    Please verify your arrival and departure flight information as this is what the group transfers have been based upon.

  • Documentation:
    All tour documentation will be sent out to the travel agent approximately 21 days prior to the departure of the tour, provided full payment has been received. In the event this is not acceptable, we require sufficient notice in order to avoid express shipping charges. If we are not given sufficient notice, the passenger or travel agent will be responsible for express delivery charges.

  • Passport Requirements:
    It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, not excluding passports and visas. A valid passport is normally the only requirement for U.S. citizens. Visa requirements do change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country as to visa requirements.

  • Tour Cancellations:
    Not all tour departures are guaranteed. If it becomes necessary to cancel a coach tour prior to departure, we will offer the next available date at no additional land cost. If this is not acceptable, a full refund on all monies paid will be made. We cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs or fees relating to such a tour booking. If you purchase a non-refundable airline ticket, you are advised by these terms and conditions that we are not responsible for any cancellation penalties due to non-refundable airfares.

  • Baggage:
    Motor coach luggage compartments require the restriction of one large suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. Wheeled carry-on bags are not suitable as hand luggage on motor coaches. Airline baggage allowance is restricted to two bags per person and airlines at their discretion may restrict the size and weight of your luggage. No responsibility by BMIT is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or any of the passenger’s belongings. No responsibility by BMIT is accepted for loss of or damage to baggage or items left on the bus during the day. We recommend you to purchase Travel Protection.

  • Coach Tours:
    Motor coach tours are normally operated by 44 to 53 seat motor coaches. When passenger numbers are low, a smaller coach may be used. Smoking is not allowed on motor coaches or minibuses. In order to ensure congenial membership, the tour company reserves the right to accept or reject any person as a tour participant and to expel from the tour any participant whose conduct is deemed incompatible with the interests of the tour group.

  • Hotel Accommodation:
    Hotel accommodation will be supplied as described. On certain departures, due to seasonal demands, we reserve the right to alter itineraries and substitute hotels for similar type accommodations.

  • Air-conditioning:
    Although available at most of the hotels offered in our escorted tour programs, conditions and use of air-conditioning abroad differs greatly from the United States. Many European hotels were built before central air-conditioning was introduced. Air-conditioning is often shut down at night.

  • Health requirements:
    Tour members should check with the consulates and/or the local health boards for the latest health requirements.

  • Travelers who need special assistance:
    Any disability requiring special attention must be reported to the tour company at the time of booking. The tour company will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled tour participants, but is not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, lodges, restaurants, or other independent suppliers, nor any additional expenses incurred. Motor coaches and minibuses are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. Individual assistance cannot be provided to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on/off motor coaches and other transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. Travelers who need assistance must be accompanied by a qualified and physically able companion. Motorized scooters are unsuitable for touring.

  • Young tour participants:
    Tour participants under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 10 years are not accepted.

  • Not Included:
    Tours do not include airfare, airport departure taxes, airport/hotel transfers unless specified in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, excess baggage charges, laundry, phone calls, liquor, wine, soft drinks or any other item not specifically mentioned as being included.

  • Group Travel:
    Separate Terms & Conditions apply for groups of 20 or more.


  • Restrictions:
    Deposit:
    A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person is required within 7 days of making the booking. Credit Cards with signed authorizations are accepted for deposit payments. If deposit is not received within 7 days of the reservation will automatically be cancelled.

    Final Payment:
    Final payment must be made no less than 65 days prior to departure. We accept all major credit cards.

    Late Bookings:
    Subject to availability of space and other conditions, you may book up to 14 days prior to departure, providing full payment is made at time of booking. Late bookings (within 30 days) will incur a handling charge of $50 per booking in addition to overnight delivery charges.

    Revision Fees:
    Any revision to a booking after deposit will require a $35 fee per transaction. No changes will be accepted within 14 days prior to departure or once documents are issued. Changes affecting inventory utilization (i.e. date changes, hotel changes etc.) are considered cancellation and rebooking. Airline tickets are subject to individual airline rules and regulations.

    Cancellations:
    All cancellations must be advised in writing, (mail, fax, email) to BMIT prior to departure during normal business hours (9.00 am to 5.30 pm EST, Monday to Friday). Cancellations are subject to the following penalties on the land portion:
    65 or more days $200*
    31–65 days 50% of tour cost
    15–30 days 75% of tour cost
    Less than 15 days 100% of tour cost
    * Plus charges of third parties, including airline cancellation charges if applicable.
    Airlines and airfares vary in cancellation penalties and BMIT will impose those restrictions and penalties as outlined in the fare rules of the airline ticket booked or purchased.

    Prices are per person based on double occupancy and a 30-day advance purchase. Purchases within 30 days will incur additional shipping and handling fees. Travel is valid for these dates only. This is a nonrefundable, non-changeable purchase. Certain other restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to change without notice. No request will be processed until full payment is received. Once submitted your request can take at least 24 hours to confirm. 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates are highly recommended.

    Airport/Hotel Transfers: Unless specified above in the inclusions, transportation between the airport and hotels are not included. Travelers must make their own way to/from hotels via taxi or public transportation.

     

    * Not Included in the Vacation Price: Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including
    the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic
    flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed
    fees up to $300 per person.
     
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