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Southern Italy and Sicily. Rome, Amalfi Coast and Taormina November 10 – 21, 2006. Joe Laufer’s ICQ Tours “Group Travel with Family, Friends and Neighbors”. Days 2 and 3 Saturday, November 11 – Sunday, November 12 ROME Hotel Quirinale. Welcome Dinner on Day 2; Breakfast ONLY on Day 3.
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Southern Italy and Sicily Rome, Amalfi Coast and Taormina November 10 – 21, 2006 Joe Laufer’s ICQ Tours “Group Travel with Family, Friends and Neighbors”
Days 2 and 3 Saturday, November 11 – Sunday, November 12 ROME Hotel Quirinale Welcome Dinner on Day 2; Breakfast ONLY on Day 3
Classical Rome Tour - Day 3 - Sun. 11/12 Piazza Venezia
The Roman Forum Classical Rome Tour - Day 3 - Sun. 11/12
Classical Rome Tour - Day 3 - Sun. 11/12 Circus Maximus
The Colosseum Classical Rome Tour - Day 3 - Sun. 11/12
The Arch of Constantine Classical Rome Tour - Day 3 - Sun. 11/12
The Spanish Steps Contemporary Rome Tour - Day 3 - Sun. 11/12
TREVI FOUNTAIN Contemporary Rome Tour - Day 3 - Sun. 11/12
Sunday, November 12 Free Night in Rome Optional Tour (#1) “Rome by Night” On your free night in Rome, Collette Vacations invites you to dine at the very popular “Le Grotte Dell’Imperatore II” Restaurant. Indulge in a hearty, traditional four-course menu complete with wine. As a highlight of your evening, enjoy performers singing some of the most famous opera selections. Afterwards, join your tour guide and driver for a panoramic tour of “Rome by Night” featuring the Coliseum, Roman Forum, Victor Emmanuel Monument and many other highlights. Duration: 4 hours - Minimum of 10 passengers - $89 USD
Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 The Vatican Museum (Optional Tour) Laocöon.This 1st century AD statue shows the Trojan priest Laocöon fighting with sea serpents to protect his sons. Raphael’s “School of Athens” - 1510
Magnificent Treasures of the Vatican Museums Optional Tour (#2) on Monday, November 13 The Vatican Museums house some of the world’s most precious works of art. These are on display in the many palaces which comprise the museums of the Vatican and date from the days of ancient Egypt through the Renaissance. Your three-hour visit is hosted by a a local guide who will escort you through the various sections of the museums. Highlights of your visit will include the paintings of Raphael, the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the ceiling fresco of Michelangelo. No trip to Rome would be complete without seeing the Vatican Museums and, of course a visit to the Sistine Chapel. Price includes the use of head-phones inside the museum. 3-hours - 10 passenger minimum – Cost: $59 - USD
Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 Vatican Museum (Optional Tour)
Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 http://mv.vatican.va/3_EN/pages/MV_Home.html The “Hall of Maps” in the Vatican Museum (Optional Tour)
The Sistine Chapel Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 (Part of the Vatican Museum Optional Tour)
Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 (Part of the Vatican Museum Optional Tour)
Days 4 and 5 Monday, November 13 – Tuesday, November 14 BAY OF NAPLES, POMPEII, MT. VESUVIUS Lloyd’s Baia Hotel, Vietri-sul-Mare Day 4: Breakfast & Dinner; Day 5: Breakfast ONLY
Campania Day 4 – Mon. 11/14: TRAVEL DAY through Campania.
Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 BAY OF NAPLES Enroute to Vietri-sul-Mare
Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 Crater of Vesuvius Enroute to Vietri-sul-Mare
POMPEII Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 Enroute to Vietri-sul-Mare
Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 Enroute to Vietri-sul-Mare
POMPEII CENTER Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 Enroute to Vietri-sul-Mare
Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 Enroute to Vietri-sul-Mare
Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 Enroute to Vietri-sul-Mare
Day 4 - Mon. 11/13 Enroute to Vietri-sul-Mare
Vietri-sul-Mare Arrive the evening of Day 4, Mon. Nov. 13 - DINNER
Today’s DAY TOUR includes Sorrento, Amalfi Drive (viewing Positano) and free time in Amalfi Day 5 – Tue. 11/14
Day 5 – Tue. 11/14 Breakfast only, today
Positano Day 5 – Tue. 11/14
The town of AMALFI Day 5 – Tue. 11/14
Cathedral of St. Andrea in Duomo Square, Amalfi We have free time in Amalfi to explore the town square, ceramic shops and cafes. The Paradise Cloister adjacent to the Duomo Day 5 – Tue. 11/14
Days 6 and 7 Wednesday, November 15 – Thursday, November 16 Campania to Calabria Villa San Giovanni FERRY TO SICILY Messina, Giardini Naxos, Taormina Sant’ Alphio Garden Hotel Via Recanti, Giardini Naxos
Day 6 (Wed., Nov. 15) Travel through Campania to Calabria Campania Calabria Campania Calabria Breakfast and Dinner included today
Calabria - Villa San Giovanni Day 6: Wed. Nov. 15 – Ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Welcome to Sicily At the end of our 6th day (Wednesday, November 15th) after traveling through Messina, we arrive at our home for the next two nights, Giardani-Naxos. Messina, Sicily Messina Dinner is included this evening
SANT ALPHIO GARDEN HOTEL & SPA98030 Marina di Recanati - Giardini Naxos (Me)Sicily, Italy info@santalphiohotel.com PHONE: +39.0942.51383 - 4 - 5 · FAX: +39.0942.53934 Arrive the evening of Day 6, Wed., Nov. 15
Giardini Naxos Day 7 – Thurs. Nov. 16
Tour of TOAORMINA Town Hall Day 7 – Thurs. Nov. 16
Today we tour beautiful Taormina, known for its charming atmosphere, significant monuments and flowring gardens Day 7 – Thurs. Nov. 16
Taormina Day 7 – Thurs. Nov. 16
Greek Theater Day 7 – Thurs. Nov. 16