HIGHTLIGHTS OF THE TOUR
- A complete all-inclusive value for money tour with maximum quality sightseeing
- Stay in conveniently located and comfortable hotels throughout your holiday
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels
- Daily local/International/Western/Continental/Indian Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian lunches
- Daily Indian/Local/International Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian dinners
- Guided tour of Rome
- Visit the Trevi Fountain
- Guided tour of Florence
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Guided tour of Venice
- Enjoy a gondola ride
- Visit the islands of Murano and Burano
- Visit Verona to see Juliet’s Balcony
- Enjoy 2 days at Lake Como
- Cruise on Lake Como
- Guided tour of Milan
- Services of a professional and experienced tour manager travelling with you throughout
ITINERARY
Arrive Rome, Italy!
Today, begin your beautiful journey of Italy. Arrive at Rome airport where you will be met by your tour manager at the arrival area after clearing immigration and customs. Kindly make your own arrangement if you are unable to meet the Tour Manager at the designated time. Then check-in to the hotel. (Standard check-in time is 1500 hrs.)
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Rome. (D)
Vatican City and Rome Sightseeing
After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a guided sightseeing that includes the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Enjoy a local lunch. Next, see the Colosseum known for its gladiator fights. Later, discover many of the renowned attractions of Rome – the Victor Emmanuel monument on Piazza Venezia under which lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Circus Maximus known for its chariot races, the ancient ruins of Roman Forum and many more.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight in Rome (B,LL,D)
Onto Florence - Guided city tour of Florence – the cradle of the Renaissance, former home of the Medici's
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to Florence, the capital of Tuscany. On arrival, meet your English-speaking local guide for a city tour of Florence, including the Duomo, the Campanile, the Baptistry with its Gates to Paradise, Piazza Della Signoria – an open - air museum of sculptures, the famous Ponte Vecchio – bridge across the river Arno and Santa Croce where Michelangelo, Galileo and many famous Italian personalities are buried. Drive to Piazzale Michelangelo, a square on top of a hill with its replica of the impressive statue of David and also get a bird’s eye view of the city of Florence. Enjoy a local lunch.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight in Pisa (B, LL, D)
Pisa – Marvel at one of the wonders of the world – The Leaning Tower of Pisa - Onto Venice
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to visit the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. Take the ultimate selfie in front of the Leaning Tower with a tilt of the head or other popular poses to commemorate your visit to this hub of European medieval art in Pisa’s beautiful piazza. Enjoy a local lunch. Later, drive to Venice.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Padova (B, LL, D)
Tour of Venice
After a buffet breakfast, proceed to visit Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square). Locals simply call Piazza San Marco “la piazza.” As paired with the smaller Piazzetta, it forms the social, religious, and political hub of Venice, which Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” St. Mark’s Basilica dominates the square, offering visitors a spectacular view of the great arches, marble embellishments, and the Romanesque carvings of its façade. Also gracing the square is Doge’s Palace – a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. Enjoy a local lunch. Later visit the enclosed Bridge of Sighs, connecting the palace with the prison, named after the prisoners admiring the views of the Rio di Palazzo on their walk to the prison’s interrogation rooms.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner
Overnight in Padova (B, LL, D)
Venice - Onto Lake Como. En route stop at Verona.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Como. En route stop at Verona. The city of Verona is a treasure trove of Roman antiquities. The city is also known as Little Rome. It is also famous around the world as the setting of Shakespeare's legendary love story 'Romeo and Juliet'. You can experience the romance yourself as you admire Juliet's statue and take in the sights of the ever-famous balcony on which Juliet is supposed to have stood. Enjoy a local lunch. Later, proceed to Lake Como.
Tonight, enjoy a local dinner.
Overnight in Lake Como (B, LL, LD)
Sightseeing of Como and Surrounds
After a buffet breakfast, proceed to explore Lake Como. A great way to discover the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes, this experience includes a walking tour of the grand lake resort town of Como and also a Lake Como cruise to see snow-peaked mountains and luxury lakeside villas. Enjoy a local lunch. Enjoy some free time to admire the city of Como and shop for artefacts.
Tonight, enjoy a local dinner.
Overnight in Lake Como (B, LL, LD)
Lake Como - Onto Milan - Walking tour of Milan
After a buffet breakfast, check out and head to the Fashion Capital of Italy – Milan. On arrival, enjoy a local lunch. Thereafter, proceed on a guided tour of Milan. Explore Milan’s top attractions on a walking tour. Led by an English-speaking guide, visit the Duomo di Milano, one of Italy's grand cathedrals. Discover the city’s famous piazzas, stroll through the fashion district, and check out popular spots.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Milan (B, LL, D)
Farewell
After a buffet/boxed breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour.
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TOUR COST & DATE
Land Cost 08 Nights 09 Days
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Per Person on Twin Sharing
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US$ 2,750
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Single Room Supplement
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US$ 595
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NOTE
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double bed. There will be no reduction for triple sharing.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- There could be possibility of flight departure on the previous evening.
- On certain departure dates the itinerary may be operated in reverse order. However, all services and inclusions will remain the same.
DEPARTURE DATES IN 2024
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July
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11
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September
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19
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NOTE
- Tour starts in Rome , Italy on the above-mentioned dates.
TOUR INFO
WHAT YOUR TOUR COST INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
Italy |
Rome |
- Guided tour of Rome
- See the Trevi Fountain
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Vatican City |
- Guided tour of Vatican
- Visit the Sistine Chapel and Museum
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Florence |
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Pisa |
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Venice |
- Guided tour of Venice
- Visit the famous St Marks Square
- See the Bridge of Sighs
- Visit Murano and Burano
- Enjoy a Gondola ride
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Verona |
- See Juliet’s Balcony and re-imagine the romance of Romeo and Juliet
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Lake Como |
- Enjoy 2 days in beautiful Lake Como
- Enjoy a cruise on Lake Como
- Visit Bellagio
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Milan |
- Enjoy a walking tour of Milan
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ACCOMMODATION
- 2 nights at Hotel Mercure/Hampton by Hilton/Best Western or similar in Rome
- 1 night at Hotel Bologna/San Luca Palace/AC by Marriott or similar in Pisa
- 2 nights at Hotel Four Points by Sheraton/Hilton Garden Inn/AC by Marriott or similar in Padova
- 2 nights at Hotel Ibis Lake Como/Hotel Regina or similar at Lake Como
- 1 night at Hotel NH Milano/Hilton Garden Inn or similar in Milan
MEALS AS SPECIFIED IN THE ITINERARY
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel except on Day 01
- Daily local/International/Continental/Indian Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian lunches
- Daily Indian/Local/International Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian dinners
TRANSFERS
- All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air-conditioned coach
TOUR MANAGER
- Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout
TIPS , PORTERAGE & WATER
- Tips to drivers and guides.
- Porterage of one bag (20 kgs) per person at hotels.
- 2 bottles (500 ml) mineral water per person per day.
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- COST OF INTERNATIONAL AIR TICKETS
- Cost of deviation: In case any clients wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
- Cost of Transfer: In case clients are arriving or departing at a time that is different from the group arrival/departure time, which will be conveyed to the clients while booking the tour, there will be an additional cost of transfer. The group arrival and departure timings will vary from tour to tour.
- Cost of visas to travel on the tour.
- Medical/ Travel insurance.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, cruise shore excursion and any type of beverages in cruise etc. Anything not specified under inclusions.
- Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’
- Departure taxes except where included.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED
- Only fully vaccinated persons are eligible to travel on this tour over and above the prevailing covid protocols outlined by the respective countries
- Passengers taking early morning flights will be provided with boxed breakfast.
- All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
- Keeping in view the Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20 kg and 1 carryon bag of 5 kg per person.
- The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Air Tours Holidays is not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process and any situation arising out of delay in granting visa by the consulate/embassy.
- In case you are not able to continue the tour due to loss of passport, theft, illness, or any other life-event beyond our control, Air Tours is not liable to give any refund on unutilized services.
- Please note that in case any clients loses their passport, the cost of getting a new passport and necessary charges to revise the arrangement to return home will be borne by client, and there will be no refund for any unutilized services.
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay in flights or change in Schedule by the airline and any situations arising out of the same. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same.
- Air Tours shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
- Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline. However, we will provide assistance in tracing any lost baggage.
- Air Tours reserves the right to charge any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such losses or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
- Air Tours reserves the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
- There will be no refund on unutilized services or partly utilized services.
- For the convenience of our passengers, Air Tours will sometimes amend the itinerary; however all the other services will remain the same.
- If clients prefer to have meals on their own there will be no refund.
- All hotels may not have Tea or Coffee machines in the room.
- It is strictly not allowed to eat, drink or smoke inside the Coach.
- Coaches may not have any Wi-Fi facilities or USB phone charging options on board.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case two different people are sharing a room and one of them cancels the tour.
- The Tour Cost is a combination of all the arrangements and hence cannot be calculated on an individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated individually.
- Standard check-in at hotels is 1400-1500 hours and check out is 1100-1200 hours.
- Updating of mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare.
- We request the airlines for your preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion.
- Please refer to the booking form for detailed cancellation policy and ‘Terms and Conditions’.
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
- USA Citizens : No Visa Required
- Indian Passport with Green Card : Multiple-Entry Schengen Visa Required
Note: Cost of the above-mentioned visa is not included in your tour price.
OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE:
It’s very important to find out before you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. We recommend clients take overseas travel insurance to cover any eventuality while on tour.
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
All services such as Airline seats/Hotels accommodation/ground transportation for group tours are pre-blocked well in advance. We are liable to pay penalties to all our suppliers/vendors if these services are released within the below mentioned time frame. If circumstances make you cancel the tour, the cancellation must be intimated to us in writing. Such cancellations will attract the following cancellation charges:
Booking Terms
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Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour
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US$ 1000 Per Person
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Full payment to be made
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75 days prior to departure
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Cancellation Policy
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Cancellation of Tour due to border closure in Origin or Destination, 60 days prior to Departure date
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Administrative Fees US$ 100 per person
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74 Days to 60 Days
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20% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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59 Days to 45 Days
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30% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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44 Days to 30 Days
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60% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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29 Days to 15 Days
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75% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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14 Days till Tour date
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100% of Total Tour cost Per Person
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MANDATORY TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Keeping in view the safety of all travelers and as per the requirement of various countries, only fully vaccinated people who have taken the last shot / jab / dose at least 14 days before the travel date will be allowed on the tour..
CANCELLATION DUE TO BORDER CLOSURES:
In case we are unable to operate a tour due to Border Closure, Air Tours Holidays LLC will refund the deposit amount after deducting the administrative fees of US$ 100 per person. In the event that the entire tour cost has been paid by you and we in turn have paid our overseas tour operators, after which the tour gets cancelled due to Border Closure, then it is possible that we are not able to get the amount back, then we will try and get the refund or a credit note for a later travel date. Any loss due to the exchange rate will affect the refund amount. The company reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to the departure, without assigning any reason. All monies paid by you will be fully refunded in USD only, and no compensation will be payable. In case of cruises, 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellations irrespective of time of cancellation. The company cannot assume responsibility for any fees relating to the issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done through the company.