Italy Classic

6 days / 5 overnights

Italy Classic

Stunning Monuments

marvel at the Coliseum, the cathedrals, the palazzos

Amazing Food

delightful Italian cuisine -fresh, pure and soo tasty

Breathtaking landskapes

from the Alps in the north, trough the rolling hills of Tuscany to the beautiful coastline along the bay of Naples

Smiling Faces

you'll fall in love with the Italians...their joy, friendliness and style is so inspiring

The Best of Italy...

A compelling tour to the cultural treasures of Italy. Sun-drenched Sorrento and Pompeii in the south, Lake Garda and Pisa in Italy's north; then Venice & Florence, Rome and the Vatican.....it's all in 6 unforgettable days!

Itinerary

Day 1 - Alps + Lake Garda

Morning departure, drive across the Alps, spectacular mountain scenery. Mid-afternoon we reach the turquoise Lake Garda. Pizza dinner (optional) at one of the lakeside restaurants. Evening arrival in Venice.

Day 2 - Venice

We take a ferry across the Lagoon to St Marc's Square, the historical center of Venice. See St. Marc's Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and visit a glass-blowing workshop. Time for a gondola ride (optional). Afternoon departure, we travel south past olive groves and Chianti vineyards to Rome. Evening arrival at hotel.

Day 3 - Rome + Vatican

Full day of Eternal City Sightseeing. We begin with the Vatican, view Michelangelo's amazing copula at St Peter's Basilica. Time to visit St. Peter's, then discover the classical sights of the Eternal City. See the Circus Maximus, the monumental Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Capitoline Hill and the Pantheon. At Trevi Fountain, throw a coin into the water and make a wish. Enjoy the flair of Piazza Navona. Tonight's dinner will be at a family style roman trattoria (optional). Enjoy some great italian pasta, meat dish and tiramisu for desert.

Day 4 - Pompeii + Sorrento

Today, we're off for a full day excursion to the Bay of Naples. First visit Pompeii, buried by erupting Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD. The secrets of ancient Roman life are revealed by our guide as we tour the excavations. Short drive to Sorrento, a famed resort on the cliffs above the Mediterranean Sea. Time for lunch, then explore, shop around the quaint historical center. Later, we cruise per jet boat along the scenic coast to Naples. See the castle at the Naples port, head back to Rome.

Day 5 - Florence

After breakfast we head north into Tuscany and arrive in Florence late morning. City sightseeing to the impressive Cathedral, Piazza Signoria and Santa Croce church which houses the tomb of Michelangelo. Time to shop for Italian fashion, leather, gold jewellery and tuscan specialties. Tonight, conclude the day with our Tuscan Gala dinner (optional) with live music entertainment, a large variety of apetizers, pasta with truffles, prime rib, selection of deserts, wine.

DAY 6 - PISA

Today’s highlight is the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Set on the so called Field of Miracles, it is Italy’s architectural wonder. Heading back north, we pass the impressive marble quarries of Carrara, then via Switzerland back to Germany.

Special Note About Travel Documents

Travelers must be in possession of a Blue US Tourist Passport. Nationalities traveling with a non US Tourist Passport must check with the respective consulates and ensure they have the appropriate travel documents required to enter all countries the tour visits and travels through.

Before Your Go

Trip Details

Prices

€1299 Per adult / youth sharing double or twin room
Є1699 Per adult single room
Є1099 Per child 11 years old and under
Tour is not recommended for children under 3.

Departure Dates

24 - 29 Nov 2024

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Please note that the listed dates may be subject to change due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, safety or limitations in being able to provide a quality of travel experience. For complete details regarding our response to COVID-19 and please see below.

COVID-19 Info Page

Pick Up Time

Departs 0530
Returns 2400 (midnight)

Pick Up Location

Ramstein AFB, Main Chapel Parking Lot
Day Tours: Park toward center of the lot.
Overnight Tours: Park in the overnight parking area.
Tour guide will provide parking passes.

Included

Modern tour bus with AC / WC / DVD
5 x overnight at 1st class hotels
5 x buffet breakfast at hotel
Boat ride round trip in Venice
Excursion to the bay of Naples (Pompeii + Sorrento)
City sightseeing of Venice, Rome, Florence and Pisa
Hotel & city taxes
Services of driver and HORIZON tour guide

Not Included.....(prices may vary)

Gondola Ride in Venice €40
Tuscan Dinner €69
Roman Dinner €45
Entry & guided tour of Pompeii excavations €25
Boat ride from Sorrento to Naples €15
Lunch Sorrento €25
Cancellation Insurance: Adult €119 Child €99

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Cancellation Insurance

Please note: Insurance must be purchased at time of booking or within 24 hours of placing the booking / reservation.
Horizon Tours now offers a cancellation policy to our clients for a small additional fee. .This policy extends our current policy that allows military members to cancel their tour at no cost if the member is required to perform military duty on the date(s) of the tour. The new policy covers the client (you) in the event you are unable to participate in the tour after you have made payment for any of the following stated conditions:

1. Death of the client (or client’s spouse, child, or parent within 4 weeks of the date of the scheduled tour).

2. Illness of the client (or the client’s spouse, child, or parents) that prevents the client from participating in the tour and requires the client to care for their spouse, child, or parent. (Certification from a medical doctor is required). 3. Required military duty of the client’s spouse or parent if the client is traveling with the military member. This condition expands on our current policy that allows a refund if the client is a military member and is required to perform military duty during the date(s) of the scheduled tour. In this case, the military member’s spouse and /or children would be permitted to cancel the tour and be entitled to a full refund (less cancellation policy fee) if they did not wish to take the tour without their spouse/parent.

In the event you cancel a tour for any of the above stated conditions, Horizon Tours will refund the full amount of your tour price (less the cancellation policy fee). The cancellation fee listed in our pamphlet is per person.
Due to high tourism demands in Italy, hotel prices may increase in 2024. Any hotel price increases levied after booking are the responsibility of the customer up to 15% of total tour price.

Additional Info

Prices listed are per person, double room occupancy.
Triple rooms may be available upon request.
Please review our Cancellation Policy and Terms & Conditions prior to booking your trip.