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T A L Y, G R E E C E. T U R K E Y and C R O A T I A T
O U R S
2013 / 2014
If you’ve always wanted to float down
the canals of Venice, admire the original statue of David by
Michelangelo in Florence, and visit St. Peter’s in Rome, now is the
time. From the most important must-see sights, like the Sistine Chapel,
the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Doges’
Palace with the Bridge of Sighs, we have a program that fits your
desires. See Italy and experience the many flavors of this historic and
cultural center of civilization.
Enjoy the
best of Greece and a taste of Turkey from Athens to Istanbul. Tour the
Acropolis, Delphi, Marathon, Thebes and the ancient sanctuary of the
god Apollo. Take a ferry ride across the Gulf of Corinth or an Aegean
Sea cruise. Next, explore the Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes and
Patmos. In Ankara, capital of the Turkish Republic since 1923, visit
the Mausoleum of Atatürk and the Museum of Anatolian. From
picturesque fishing villages to ancient historic ruins, our Greece
& Turkey vacations are full of endless excitement.
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A
TASTE of ITALY by Globus Tours
Rome,
Florence and Venice!
This
perfect one week vacation to Italy covers Rome, Florence, and Venice
with enough time to do your own explorations. Sightseeing tours with a
Local Guide in all cities cover the must-see sights, such as the
Colosseum, the Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome; Michelangelo’s celebrated
David statue, the cathedral, and sculpture-studded Signoria Square in
Florence; St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, and the Doges’ Palace and the
Bridge of Sighs in Venice. Of course, a special welcome dinner in Rome
and a private boat-ride in Venice are included on this tour. If you
want to see the highlights of Italy, this vacation is for you!
| 8
Days including air, or 7 Days Rome/Venice |
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CLASSICAL
GREECE
by
Globus Tours
The
Best of Greece!
This vacation from picturesque fishing
villages to ancient historic ruins is a classic. Spectacular ancient
history will unfold in Athens, where you will visit the Acropolis;
ancient Corinth; Mycenae, with 19th-century excavations; Epidaurus;
Olympia, where athletes of antiquity competed; and Delphi, with a
special visit to the Archaeological Museum. Enjoy a whole afternoon in
the unreal, fantastic landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top
monasteries. Visit Varlaam Monastery, famous for its frescoes, and St.
Stephen’s, featuring a unique collection of icons and an incredible
panoramic view. Next is Thermopylae, the site of the heroic battle of
Leonidas’ 300 doomed Spartans against Xerxes’ huge Persian army. Drive
past Thebes and Marathon before returning to Athens.
| 8
Days Athens/Athens |
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AEGEAN
LEGENDS Cruise/Tour by Globus Tours
The
Best of Greece and a Taste of Turkey!
Enjoy
the best of Greece and a taste of Turkey on this relaxing vacation.
Stay two nights in Athens, where a visit to the Acropolis is included
during your guided sightseeing. Then board your cruise ship and set
sail on the deep-blue waters of the Aegean Sea for a 3-night cruise.
Highlights along the way include visits to the Greek islands of
Mykonos, Kusadasi in Turkey, Patmos, and Santorini (weather permitting).
| 8
Days Athens/Athens |
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ITALY'S
GREAT CITIES by Globus Tours
Roman
Highlights!
What do you want from your Italian
vacation—amazing architecture, sumptuous food, delicious wine,
breathtaking art, historical treasures, or scenic beauty? Whatever it
is, this Italy vacation offers it to you! You’ve seen photos of the
Vatican and St. Peter’s Square—now’s your chance to stand in this
square, where people gather to hear the pope. You’ve heard about
gladiator contests in ancient Rome—now’s your chance to see the
Colosseum, where the contests took place.
Scenic rides between cities will show you the Tyrrhenian coast,
Lombardian plains, flat Po area, wooded Etruscan Apennine mountain
range, and Tuscany’s Chianti wine country—with its vine- and olive-clad
hills. These are just a few of the many highlights offered on this tour
through Italy’s great cities. You’ll also have some leisure time to
enjoy Italy’s most popular cities—Rome, Florence, and Venice—on your
own. It’s the trip of a lifetime!
| 9
Days including air, or 8 Days Rome/Rome |
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JEWELS
of the AEGEAN
Cruise/Tour by Globus Tours
Aegean
Delight!
Take
in the beauty of charming Mediterranean towns and islands on this
breathtaking journey through Greece and Turkey. Enjoy a 2-night stay in
Athens, where during your guided sightseeing a visit to the Acropolis
is included. Then board your cruise ship to set sail in the deep-blue
Aegean Sea for a 4-night cruise. Highlights along the way include
visits to the Greek islands of Mykonos, Kusadasi in Turkey, Patmos,
Rhodes, Crete, and Santorini (weather permitting).
| 9
Days Athens/Athens |
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The
BEST of TURKEY
by
Globus Tours
Turkish
Highlights!
Enjoy
a week vacation in this fascinating country and visit the main
highlights. Start in Istanbul, where a welcome dinner is included as
well as guided sightseeing with visits to Topkapi Seraglio, the Blue
Mosque, and more. See the Anzac Cemetery, cross the Dardanelles by
ferry, and visit the archaeological sites of Troy and Ephesus. In
Pergamum, visit its museum, the Asclepion, and the Acropolis. In
Pamukkale, visit the Hierapolis; in Bursa, visit the Green Ottoman
Complex and the Great Mosque; and in Iznik, a visit to the St. Sophia
Church is included. Return to Istanbul in style by a leisurely private
cruise on the Bosporus, and back in Istanbul, enjoy a farewell dinner
at a local restaurant.
| 9
Days including air, or 8 Days Istanbul/Istanbul |
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REFLECTIONS
of ITALY by Collette Vacations
featuring
Italy and Switzerland!
Revel
in the magic of Italy on this 10-day tour that explores the cities of
Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi and Perugia. Travel the Tuscan and
Umbrian countryside, exploring medieval hill towns and visiting the
birthplace of St. Francis, Assisi. Discover the masterpieces of the
Renaissance in Florence and see hot glass transformed into exquisite
art on Murano Island. Linger in Venice for two nights before ending
your journey in the lovely Italian Lake region. Cross the border and
explore the Swiss resort town of Lugano.
| 10 Days including air, or 9
Days Rome/Milan |
LAND RATE FROM: $1999 |
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ROME
and the AMALFI COAST by Collette Vacations
featuring
The Amalfi Coast!
This is one of our most popular Europe
trips. It starts with two nights in Rome, where you will enjoy a
special welcome dinner with wine at a lively Roman restaurant, and ends
with two nights in London. You will also stop in major cities like
Florence, Venice, Lucerne, and Paris. All “must-see” features—such as
St. Peter’s, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum in Rome;
Michelangelo’s David in Florence; St. Mark’s Square in Venice; the
second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris; and St. Paul’s Cathedral in
London—are included, with a Local Guide in each city. From Italy, cross
the border to subtropical Lugano in Switzerland, then drive straight
through the Alps via the St. Gotthard and William Tell country to
picture-book Lucerne, where you’ll have a relaxing 2-night stay before
going to Paris. After two nights in Paris, board the Eurostar train for
a smooth ride to London. This is a wonderful vacation any time if you
want to see the most popular cities of Europe.
| 10 Days including air, or 9
Days Rome/Rome |
LAND RATE FROM: $1899 |
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ITALIAN
TAPESTRY by Globus Tours
Venice,
Florence, Siena and Rome!
Italy appeals to the heart and soul of
every traveler—with its historical significance and extraordinary
beauty. It inspires a sense of romance, excitement, creativity, and
amazing cuisine. On this incredible getaway, explore Italy’s most
famous cities . Start in romantic Venice and enjoy a welcome dinner at
a local restaurant, guided sightseeing with visits to St. Mark’s Square
& Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, and a
glassblowers’ demonstration. Join an Acetaia vinegar tasting near
Modena, and spend a night in Florence, where you’ll admire
Michelangelo’s David and visit sculpture-filled Signoria Square. In
Siena, Italy’s best-preserved medieval town, a guided walking tour
includes the Duomo and Piazza del Campo.
| 10
Days including air, or 9 Days Venice/Sorrento |
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GEMS
OF UMBRIA AND TUSCANY by Globus Tours
Experience
the beauty of the Italian countryside!
Enjoy a unique in-depth vacation in the
fascinating region of Umbria and learn about the mysterious Etruscans.
Start and end in Rome, where you will enjoy welcome and farewell
dinners with wine at a local restaurant, and visits to St. Peter’s
Square and Basilica. Travel to Spoleto, and stop in the hilltop town of
Narni, inspiration for the Chronicles of Narnia, and visit the Convent
of San Domenico. A highlight is a pasta demonstration by a chef to
learn the art of homemade Manfricolo pasta, followed by lunch. Stay
three nights in Assisi, and hear all about St. Francis and St. Clare as
you visit their basilicas with a Local Guide. Also visit the St. Mary
of the Angels Basilica. Enjoy an excursion to Perugia, where a visit to
the Perugina Baci Chocolate Factory is included, as well as dinner in
the town of Deruta, famous for its ceramics. See Villa Bramasole in
Cortona, where the author of the book Under the Tuscan Sun used to
live, and stay two nights in Siena, with an included excursion to
picturesque San Gimignano and Volterra. Via Pienza, famous for pecorino
cheese, and Montalcina, where a Brunello wine tasting and lunch await,
arrive in Orvieto, high atop a volcanic rock, and hear about the
Etruscans during your exclusive visit to the Etruscan underground
Labirinto. An exclusive dinner has been prepared by the famous Italian
cook, Maurizio—an unforgettable vacation!
| 10
Days including air, or 9 Days Venice/Sorrento |
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ITALIAN
TREASURES by Globus Tours
Historical/Cultural
Highlights of Italy
When
you think of the ideal vacation to Italy, what comes to mind? Savoring
the local cuisine and sampling the local wine? Visiting the historical
sights from the Roman Empire? Maybe it’s seeing the architectural
treasures, splendid art, and ornate churches with their religious
artifacts. Or maybe it’s shopping for local goods. If so, all this and
more are offered on this amazing tour through Italy—with overnights in
Rome, Lucca, Florence, Venice, and Assisi.
Food and wine connoisseurs will enjoy the visit to Verrazzano Castle.
Located on a hilltop in the Chianti region, you’ll have the opportunity
to learn how the famous Chianti wine is made. You’ll even get a chance
to sample some! History buffs will delight in seeing some of Italy’s
ancient sights, including the Roman Forum, dating back to the 7th
century BC, and the Colosseum, completed in the 1st century AD. Art
fans will enjoy seeing Michelangelo’s famous works, including the
Sistine Chapel’s ceiling paintings in Rome and his celebrated David in
Florence.
| 11
Days including air, or 10 Days Rome/Rome |
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CROSSROADS
of SICILY
by
Collette Vacations
featuring
Palermo, Siracusa, and Taormina!
This vacation consists almost entirely of
2-night stays in a variety of famous cities and picturesque towns. In
Amsterdam, enjoy guided sightseeing and a canal cruise. Cruise the
Rhine River and marvel at the terraced vineyards and castle-crested
cliffs. Stop in Cologne, Heidelberg, medieval Rothenburg, and Munich.
Stay two nights in the Passion Play village Oberammergau and visit
nearby King Ludwig’s Castle in Neuschwanstein. Drive through the Alps
via Innsbruck to Venice, where guided sightseeing includes St. Mark’s
Square and Doges’ Palace with its Bridge of Sighs. From Venice, drive
to Lake Maggiore and stop in Stresa, with the possibility to visit
enchanting Isola Bella. Then, enter Switzerland and stay overnight in
car-free Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn. In the morning, an
optional ride on Europe’s highest rack-railway to the Gornergrat is
available. Next is French-speaking Montreux of festival fame for an
overnight stay, before boarding the high-speed TGV train from Lausanne
to Paris, where guided sightseeing features a visit to the second floor
of the Eiffel Tower. A full day at leisure offers the possibility to
visit the Palace of Versailles and the Louvre Museum.
| 11 Days including air, or
10 Days
Palermo/Palermo |
LAND RATE FROM: $1999 |
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SOUTHERN
ITALY and SICILY
by
Collette Vacations
featuring
The Amalfi Coast and Sicily!
Discover
Sicily, the crossroads of civilizations, where Moorish and Norman
influences intertwine in the architecture and Greek and Roman ruins
stand guard on the hillsides and valleys. Travel off the beaten path
through the beautiful and unspoiled region of Calabria in southern
Italy. Explore the stunning Amalfi coast and Sorrento. In evocative
Pompeii, walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans who perished in the
foothills of Mount Vesuvius.
| 11 Days including air, or
10 Days Palermo/Rome |
LAND RATE FROM: $2199 |
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ITALIAN
HIGHLIGHTS
by
Globus Tours
Rome
and the North!
This is the perfect vacation to see
Italy’s highlights—from the historical treasures in Rome and the
splendid art in Florence to the picturesque, walled medieval town of
San Gimignano and the romantic canals in Venice. Of course, you’ll see
the famous sights on your sightseeing tours, including the Colosseum
and Roman Forum in Rome, St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, the Leaning
Tower in Pisa, the glass-domed Galleria in Milan, the medieval square
in Siena, Juliet’s balcony in Verona, and the Academy of Fine Arts in
Florence. You’ll also learn how Chianti wine is made and even sample
some at Verrazzano Castle.
| 11
Days including
air, or 10 Days Rome/Milan |
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NORTHERN
ITALY'S HIGHLIGHTS and CINQUE TERRE
by
Globus Tours
Culture,
Traditions and Food of Northern Italy
This is the perfect vacation for
travelers who want to learn more about the culture, food, and
traditions of Northern Italy. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Milan, Parma,
and Turin, an orientation in Lucca, and a full day at leisure in the
seaside resort of Santa Margherita Ligure. But this vacation offers
much more! Enjoy tastings of some of Italy’s gastronomic delights,
including a balsamic vinegar tasting, a parmesan cheese tasting, a
risotto lunch at a rice factory, and a wine tasting. Visit Maranello,
the birthplace of the Ferrari car, and visit the Ferrari Gallery.
| 11
Days including
air, or 10 Days Milan/Milan |
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GREECE
and TURKEY
Cruise/Tour by Globus Tours
Greece,
Israel and Egypt
This vacation
offers the best of Athens plus a 7-day cruise to Turkey and the Greek
Isles. Enjoy a 2-night stay in Athens, where during your guided
sightseeing a visit to the Acropolis is included. Then board your
cruise ship to set sail in the Aegean Sea. Your first ports are
Istanbul and Izmir in Turkey. Via the Greek islands of Patmos and
Mykonos, sail on to Rhodes, Crete, and Santorini (weather permitting).
| 11
Days Athens/Athens |
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GREEK
ISLAND HOPPER
by
Globus Tours
Athens,
Mykonos and Santorini
This vacation
offers the best of Athens plus a cruise to Mykonos for a 3-night-stay,
a high-speed express ferry cruise to Santorini for a 3-night-stay, and
a flight back to Athens.
| 11
Days Athens/Athens |
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DISCOVER
CROATIA by
Collette Vacations
featuring the Dalmatian Coast and
Slovenia!
Medieval
architecture, tranquil lakes and Croatian charm will delight you on
this tour featuring the Dalmatian Coast and Slovenia. Explore Zagreb’s
Old City and Plitvice National Park, where 16 lakes are connected by
cascades and waterfalls. Step inside Diocletian’s Palace, a late-Roman
ruin in Split. Relax for two nights seaside in Opatija, Croatia’s
“Riviera.” Traveling down the Dalmatian Coast en route to Dubrovnik,
walk in the footsteps of Marco Polo on the island of Korcula. Your
visit to two of the area’s most beautiful countries concludes with a
memorable, home-hosted farewell dinner in the Konvale region.
| 11 Days including air, or
10 Days
Zagreb/Dubrovnik |
LAND RATE FROM: $2349 |
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SPLENDORS
of ITALY - 11 Days by
Abercrombie and Kent
For the Discriminate Traveler!
Travel in first-class luxury to
the gems of northern and southern Italy, including Venice, Bologna,
Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast and Rome. With A&K’s Design Your Day
options, you choose the sightseeing and activities that appeal most to
you, including visits to UNESCO World Heritage cities. Also enjoy the
services of A&K’s unique Travelling Bell Boy and the freedom of
choice to dine at one of A&K’s recommended restaurants in select
cities.
| 11 Days
Venice/Rome |
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The
BEST of ITALY and FRANCE by Globus Tours
Italy
and France
Enjoy a leisurely vacation with 2-night
stays in Rome, Venice, Florence, Nice, and Paris. Delight in a special
welcome dinner with wine at a lively Roman restaurant, and enjoy
sightseeing including St. Peter’s, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum,
and the Roman Forum in Rome; a stop in Assisi to visit St. Francis’
Basilica; a private boat ride, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Doges’
Palace in Venice; a stop in Ferrara; and Michelangelo’s David in
Florence. Next, take a scenic drive along the Mediterranean to see
Pisa’s Leaning Tower, and continue to Nice on the French Riviera. Here,
a visit to the famous artist town of St. Paul de Vence is included. An
exciting ride on the high-speed TGV train to Paris follows. In Paris, a
visit to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, guided sightseeing, and
a dinner at a local restaurant have been included.
| 12
Days including air, or 11 Days Rome/Paris |
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ITALY'S
TREASURES
by
Collette Vacations
featuring Italy and Switzerland!
The
romance of Italy come to life. Stand on the shore of Lake Maggiore.
Ride the Centovalli Express through the mountains to the Swiss town of
Locarno. Explore the rugged coast and remote fishing villages of the
Cinque Terre. Spend four relaxing nights in a Tuscan villa. Discover
the hilltop town of San Gimignano. Experience medieval life at the
Palazzo Davanzati. Visit a winery in the countryside and learn the
secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Wander a Florentine food market. Spend two
wonderful nights in Venice. These are Italy’s treasures.
| 12 Days including air, or
12 Days Milan/Venice |
LAND RATE FROM: $3399 |
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BEST
of ITALY by Globus Tours
from
North to South!
Start
in Rome on this unforgettable Italy vacation and enjoy highlight visits
like St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine
Chapel, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In Orvieto, atop a volcanic
rock, ride a funicular to the cathedral, before continuing to your spa
resort in Tuscany. Enjoy an excursion to Florence, where a guided
sightseeing tour includes visits to the cathedral and the Academy of
Fine Arts to admire Michelangelo’s David. Visit Pisa to take pictures
of the Leaning Tower, then arrive in Venice, where you visit St. Mark’s
Basilica and lavish Doges’ Palace with a Local Guide. On your tour,
watch Venetian glassblowers at work. Drive to Ravenna along the
Adriatic coast to visit the Basilica of St. Apollinaris in Classe and
continue through the Apennine Mountains to St. Francis’ Assisi. Next,
visit the excavations of Pompeii with a Local Guide, drive through
lively Naples and board your jetfoil to the charming Isle of Capri,
where you stay for two nights. A guided sightseeing tour includes a
visit to Villa San Michele in Anacapri. Return to Rome with a stop in
Sorrento. Why not join an optional dinner in one of Rome’s fine
restaurants to celebrate the success of your vacation to Italy?
| 12
Days including air, or 11 Days Rome/Rome |
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ITALIAN
LAKES and GREEK ISLES
by
Collette Vacations
featuring a 7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Tiny
Italian resorts, idyllic Greek Islands and exotic Dubrovnik create the
vacation of your dreams on this 12-day journey that includes a 7-night
Eastern Mediterranean cruise departing Venice and dropping anchor in
ports of the Adriatic and islands of the Aegean Sea. Wonder at the
ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Explore breathtaking Santorini and stroll
past Mykonos’ whitewashed buildings in the evening’s glow. Enjoy the
Mediterranean pace of life in Italy, Greece and Croatia.
| 12 Days including air, or
11 Days Milan/Milan |
LAND RATE FROM: $2449 |
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ITALIAN
VISTAS
by
Collette Vacations
featuring
Italy and Switzerland!
This
13 day trip has everything you've always wanted in a trip to Italy.
Enjoy multiple night stays in Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi coast
and Stresa in the Lakes District. Discover the treasures of Classical
and Christian Rome. Walk in the footsteps on the ancients in Pompeii.
See the gems of the Renaissance in Florence's Academy Gallery,
including Michelangelo's David. Visit Lugano, Switzerland, and cruise
to Isola Bella, one of the scenic Borromean Islands.
| 13 Days including air, or
12 Days Rome/Milan |
LAND RATE FROM: $2899 |
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The
BEST of ITALY
by
Cosmos Vacations
Scenic
Italy!
SIGHTSEEING
Visits
to Pisa, Santa Margherita, Lake Maggiore, Milan, Sirmione, Verona,
Ravenna, Assisi, Sorrento, Capri
SCENIC
HIGHLIGHTS
- Tuscany,
Italian Riviera, Italian Lake District, Bay of Naples
| 14
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HIGHLIGHTS
of SICILY and SOUTHERN ITALY by Globus Tours
Rome
and to the Southern Italy...
Spectacular
scenery combined with fascinating architectural remains and ancient
history—all of this await you on this fabulous vacation through Sicily
and Southern Italy. If you’re interested in Roman history, this tour is
certainly for you. You’ll visit Matera, where you’ll see one of the
Sassi Houses—prehistoric cave dwellings built into the rock—thought to
be some of the first human settlements in Italy. You’ll also visit
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, known for its blue
skies and rich heritage. Visit the ancient Greek Amphitheater in
Taormina, built in the 3rd century BC; the ancient Greek structures
that have survived for 2,400 years in Agrigento; and the 12th-century
Norman Cathedral in Monreale, famous for its 50,000 square feet of
precious byzantine mosaics. Photos and words cannot adequately capture
these sights.
| 14
Days including air, or 13 Days Rome/Rome |
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ITALIAN
MOSAIC by Globus Tours
Italy
Complete!
On
this marvelous vacation through Italy, not only will you see the main
Italian cities—Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, and Assisi—you’ll also
have an opportunity to enjoy some of the smaller towns and scenic
attractions. On this tour—our most popular vacation—you’ll see the
must-see sights in the cities, such as the Vatican Museums in Rome,
Michelangelo’s David in Florence, St. Mark’s Square and Basilica in
Venice, the Leaning Tower in Pisa, Juliet’s balcony in Verona, and much
more. A tour highlight is Pompeii, which was completely buried during
the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Imagine what life was like
2,000 years ago! This preserved town gives you an amazingly detailed
look into life at the peak of the Roman Empire. Admire the paintings
still on the walls, and look for the early fast-food restaurants
beloved by ancient Romans.
| 14
Days including air, or 13 Days Rome/Rome |
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TURKISH
DELIGHT by Globus Tours
Explore
The Ottomon Empire
This in-depth
vacation is ideal for those who wish to see Turkey’s many famous
attractions. Your Istanbul stay includes visits to the Blue Mosque,
Topkapi Seraglio, and the Grand Bazaar. Cross the Bosporus into Asia
Minor and continue to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire,
where guided sightseeing includes the Green Ottoman Complex and the
Great Mosque. Via Gordion, where Alexander the Great cut the proverbial
knot and opened the way to Asia, continue to Earth Tumulus. In Ankara,
capital of the Turkish Republic since 1923, visit the Mausoleum of
Atatürk and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Explore the
exotic Caravansary of Agcikarahan. In Cappadocia, visits to the early
Christians’ rock chapels and the underground city of Őykonak are
included. Also visit the fascinating archaeological site of Hierapolis
in Pamukkale. Discover the fascinating history of Ephesus, Troy, and
the World War I Cemetery on your way back to Istanbul.
| 14
Days Istanbul/Istanbul |
LAND
RATE FROM: $1789
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The
BEST of ITALY and GREECE by Globus Tours
Historical
Italy - Classical Greece!
See
both historical Italy and classical Greece on this encompassing
vacation. Highlights in Italy include sightseeing in the Eternal City
of Rome, visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa, sipping wine in Florence,
floating through the famous canals of Venice, and strolling through the
peaceful towns of Perugia and Assisi. An overnight, high-speed ferry
takes you to Greece where you'll enjoy learning the history of the
Olympic Games in Olympia, touring the excavations of Delphi, and seeing
the famous sights of Athens. Days at leisure in both Rome and Athens
give you more time to explore these classic cities on your own.
| 15
Days including air, or 14 Days Rome/Athens |
LAND
RATE FROM: $3069
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EXPLORING
GREECE and Its Islands
by
Collette Vacations
featuring Classical Greece, Mykonos and Santorini!
Discover
the magnificent ruins of ancient Greece in their tranquil Mediterranean
settings. This well-paced 15-day journey balances expeditions to
Greece's most important Classical age monuments (like the famed
Acropolis) with ample time to wander the winding streets, vineyards,
boutiques, marketplaces and beaches on Mykonos and Santorini. Enjoy
Greek food, wine and entertainment at a taverna in the lively Plaka
district in Athens. Learn from a local expert on a tour of Athens'
cache of historic monuments and the famed Acropolis.
| 15 Days including air, or
14 Days Athens/Athens |
LAND RATE FROM: $2399 |
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The
BEST of ITALY and SICILY by Globus Tours
Italy's
Grandest Stops!
Italy
is a country with so much to offer—amazing scenery, ancient ruins, a
rich history, sumptuous cuisine, architectural treasures, splendid art,
designer shops, and friendly people. On this tour through Italy, you’ll
experience some of Italy’s most popular cities and historic sights,
including Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi, Pompeii, Sorrento, and
Taormina. You’ll also take an overnight ferry from Naples to Sicily.
Tour highlights include Agrigento, where you’ll see ancient Greek
structures that have survived for 2,400 years! Also visit Taormina,
where you’ll see the 3rd-century BC Greek Amphitheater, the second
largest of its kind in Sicily. Photos and words cannot adequately
capture these sights—you must visit them in person! Your time in
Sorrento includes a visit to the Isle of Capri with a boat ride across
the Bay of Naples and funicular ride to Capri village.
| 16
Days including air, or 15 Days Rome/Rome |
LAND
RATE FROM: $3539
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SOUTHERN
ITALY and SICILY by Cosmos Tours
Southern
Charm!
SIGHTSEEING
Visits
to Vesuvius, Capri, Sorrento, Taormina, Mount Etna, Syracuse, Piazza
Armerina,
Selinunte
SCENIC
HIGHLIGHTS Amalfitan coast
| 17
Days or, 16 Days Rome/Rome |
LAND
RATE FROM: $2309
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