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Optional Excursions
Our tours are carefully planned to offer you a comfortable balance of sightseeing, entertainment, and leisure time.
Experience shows, however, that many travelers like to use their free time to make one or more additional excursions.
The optional excursions we offer are listed alphabetically below along with approximate prices and
times, as well as the cities from which they are operated.
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Optionals must be booked with and paid to your tour manager in Europe.
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Prices are in American Dollars and are based on payment with VISA, MASTERCARD, or DISCOVER (no other credit cards are accepted). Visa, MasterCard and Discover are the recommended form of payment to avoid carrying excessive cash and exchange rate fluctuations. When paying by credit card, you must be able to present the actual card to your tour manager. Please Note: If you bring a DISCOVER card, be sure to also bring a VISA or MASTERCARD because, while Discover is accepted for optional excursion payments, it is not always accepted for other payments in Europe. In those special circumstances where cash is the only available form of payment, the tour manager will provide a pricing chart based on the local currency. Cash payments during the tour must be in the local currency.
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Please note that personal checks and traveler's checks are not accepted.
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Prices featured below are subject to change. Current pricing will be provided with Final Documents.
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Operation of all excursions is subject to sufficient participation, and some excursions are subject to favorable weather conditions. Your tour manager reserves the right to make changes to or cancel these excursions at his/her sole discretion.
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'ACCADEMIA GALLERY'
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In Florence, US $45
A local guide will introduce you to the highlights of the Accademia Gallery in Florence, with the visit's focal point on one of Michelangelo's most famous sculptures, 'David'. The operation of this excursion is subject to availability of reservations when requested by the tour manager at the beginning of the tour.
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'CINQUE TERRE'
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
from Montecatini, US $65
Along the Mediterranean coast lie five
quiet villages known as 'Cinque Terre'.
You will receive a 1-day pass with unlimited
access to the local train system
and uniquely scenic footpaths, which
provide the only ways to travel between
the villages. Beginning in the Southern most town of Riomaggiore, we suggest the
one kilometer walk along the 'Via del Amore' to
Manorola. Take the train to Monterosso,
the northern most village. Complete
the day with an included boat ride.
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'POMPEII'
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
from Rome, US $95
Traveling south, you will be greeted
by views of Mt. Vesuvius. A local
guide will introduce you to the city
of Pompeii, which was discovered in
1748 after being buried under layers
of ash deposited during the eruption
of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Pompeii
provides extraordinary insight into
the life of a city at the height of the
Roman Empire. Includes dinner upon
your return to the hotel.
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'ROME DINNER'
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
in Rome, US $60
A meal of authentic Italian dishes is
served at a traditional restaurant in the
heart of Rome. You will have a choice
of entrees. Beverages are included.
During dinner, singers will entertain
you with traditional Italian arias.
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'SIENA DUOMO'
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
in Siena, US $35
Join a local guide for an informative
introduction to the history, art and
religious fervor of Siena with a tour
of the breathtaking 13th century
Duomo. View the works of Donatello,
Bernini, and Michelangelo, as well as
a section of the ornate mosaic floor
panels.
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'TUSCAN WINE & COOKING CLASS'
2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
from Montecatini, US $105
Immerse yourself in the special ambiance
of a traditional Tuscan vineyard.
Here you will learn about the production
of local wines and olive oils.
Following a tour of the lovely grounds
and wine cellar, take part in a wine
tasting. During the cooking class,
learn how to prepare homemade
pasta and other delicious dishes. Top
off this culinary experience by sampling
the regional dishes you helped
create amongst the beauty of the
vineyard.
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'VATICAN MUSEUMS
& SISTINE CHAPEL'
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
in Rome, US $70
Enter Vatican City, a 110 acre sovereign
city-state within the city of Rome.
A local guide will provide commentary
as you tour the Vatican Museums
including the Sistine Chapel, featuring
Michelangelos frescoed ceiling and the Last Judgment. Your visit also
includes St. Peters Basilica, where
you will find Michelangelos Pieta.
St. Peters has been a place of pilgrimage
for centuries. Your tour through
Vatican City will reveal many impressive
treasures.
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'VENICE DINNER'
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
in Venice, US $45
At the end of your day in Venice, join
your tour manager for dinner at Al Giardinetto Restaurant with its
beautiful vine-clad courtyard, traditional
Venetian specialties, and a
relaxing atmosphere. The included
dinner consists of a glass of wine, local
specialties, and dessert.
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