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| Ravishing
Rivieras & Cities |
Guided
Tours 16 days / 15 nights Air included
Nice
- St. Tropez - Cannes - Monaco - Genova
- Cinque Terre
-Rapallo
- Portofino - La Spezia
- Venice - Montecatini
-
Florence - Rome
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Canada/Nice
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| Transatlantic
flight to Nice. |
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Nice
(Côte d'Azur) |
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| Our
representative will welcome you to Nice. Transfer and assistance to
the hotel. Time on your own in the afternoon. Take advantage of this
occasion to discover the charm of Nice and stroll along the famous
Promenade des Anglais situated on the magnificent seaside of the city.
Overnight at the hotel. (D) |
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Nice/St.
Tropez/Nice |
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| Today,
enjoy an escapade and a visit to St. Tropez, an authentic Provencal
town in a preserved environment. Return to Nice in the afternoon and
overnight at the hotel. (B) |
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Nice/
Cannes/Monte-Carlo/Nice |
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| Enjoy
a morning excursion of the “ star of the Côte d'Azur”,
Cannes. In the heart of town, overlooking the sea between Old Cannes
and the Street of Dreams, admire the seaside palaces on the Promenade
de la Croisette. Our visit also includes the Palace of Festivals and
the Convention Centre. The restaurants and boutiques of Old Cannes
are like a breathtaking explosion of colour. Late in the afternoon
continue on toward sensational city of Monaco and try your luck at
the casinos. A special supper and fabulous evening awaits you! . (B) |
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Nice/Genova |
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| This
morning, we cross the Italian border on our way to Genova, an important
port and the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Visit Genova and
overnight at the hotel. (B,D) |
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Genova/Cinque
Terre |
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| Enjoy
a memorable morning excursion by boat to the” Gulf of Poets”,
Cinque Terre, five bourgeois seaside towns nestled along the coast
with the French cousins. Simple geography has spared these glamorous
little towns from the reaches of modern urban life. Overnight at the
hotel. (B) |
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Cinque
Terre/Rapallo/Portofino/La Spezia |
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| Our
tour continues with a boat crossing from Rapallo to Portofino, an
irresistible village that evokes the image of everything that is Italian
and Mediterranean. Here we find impressive yachts, upscale boutiques,
gourmet restaurants and all just within 5 metres from the sea. Continue
on to the charming city of La Spezia. Overnight at the hotel. (B) |
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La
Spezia/Venice |
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| Today
we say good-bye to the Ligurie Coast and make our way to Venice. The
day is yours to experience the magic. Sample a cappuccino, or a tiramisu,
or simply shop! Overnight at the hotel. (B) |
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Venice |
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| The
entire day is yours to explore this splendid city on the water. In
the evening, enjoy a romantic gondola ride with a special supper.
Overnight at the hotel. (B,D) |
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Venice
/ Montecatini |
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| Today,
we make our way to Montecatini, a small city famous for its thermal
waters. Overnight at the hotel (B,D) |
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Montecatini/Florence |
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| Morning
departure for Florence, the queen of the cradle of Renaissance art
and painting. Visit the Piazza del Duomo, Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral
with its bell-tower by Giotto in 1334, Baptistery of St. John, Academy
Museum, and the Piazza Santa Croce. Free time in the afternoon and
overnight at the hotel. (B,D) |
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Florence/Rome |
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| Early
morning departure for Rome: mythological city of 2000 years of history
where antiquity meets renaissance. No other city in the world offers
such harmony and contrast in its architecture, ancient relics, medieval
buildings, Renaissance palaces, and baroque churches. Today, enjoy
a guided tour of the “Eternal City” where visits include
the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant'Angelo,
and St. Peter's Basilica. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Rome |
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| Day
on your own to enjoy and explore the city. Overnight at the hotel.
(B) |
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Rome
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| Take
advantage of the day to do your last minute shopping! A special farewell
supper awaits you in the evening. Overnight at the hotel. (B,D) |
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Rome
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| With
your mind and bags full of souvenirs and memories, take the morning
transfer to the airport in Rome for your transatlantic flight. Arrivederci
Roma. (B) |
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Package
Includes Airfare
- Flights
and taxes
- Roundtrip
transfers
- 18
meals
- 14
nights accommodation 3* & 4*
- Hotel
taxes and services
- Transportation
in deluxe coach
- French/English-speaking
tour escort
- French/English-speaking
local guides
- Visits
specified in the itinerary
- Boat
excursion
- Gondola
ride
- (Beverages
not included)
Brochures
2005-2006
PDF documents (5.9 M)
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