February 17th-24th, 2014/ 8 Days

ALKI TOURS PRESENTS

Porta della Carta. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own Overnight: Venice Meals: Breakfast

Day Four: Pisa Sightseeing En- Route to Florence Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany to Pisa. En route, visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a wine tasting with local specialties. Upon arrival in Pisa, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with

TOUR PRICE:

$2449.00 PER PERSON/DO

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $500

TRIP REGISTRATION To register, contact

Alki Tours at (206)935-6848 or 1(800)895-2554

You may also register on our web site at

www.alkitours.com

A deposit of $500.00 per person is due within 14 days of booking to confirm your reservation. Full payment is due 90 days prior to

the trip’s departure.

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Alki Tours, 6417A Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle WA 98136

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This is how your trip will unfold…. Day One & Two: Seattle to Venice This is how you’ll experience the best of Italy. The fun begins as you board an international flight bound for Venice, Italy. Upon arrival, balance off the day at leisure. Overnight: Venice Meals: In-flight meals Day Three: Venice City Tour Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Visit St. Mark's Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doge's Palace, whose facade features a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the

Italian Icons-Rome, Florence & Venice

Dodges Palace

through St. Peter's Square, passing Bernini's famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter's Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo's Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion, and is considered one of the most powerfully moving works of art in the Western world. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast

Day Eight: Depart for the USA After breakfast, we’ll depart for the airport for our international flight back to Seattle. Welcome home Meals: Breakfast

Stairwell inside the Vatican Museum

its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. The four monuments of this extraordinary piazza make for a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Then, continue on to Florence Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast Day Five: Florence City Tour Today's morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery's renowned "Gates of Paradise" by Ghiberti. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in this spectacular Renaissance city Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast

Day Six: Assisi City Tour, Transfer to Rome Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval the city of Assisi, world-renowned for its

13th-century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto's frescoes. Afterward, continue to Rome Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast Day Seven: Tour Vatican Museum Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll

More than 90 days prior to Departure: Full Refund

89-60 Days prior to departure:

75% Refund

59-41 Days prior to departure:

50% Refund

40-31 Days prior to departure:

25% Refund

30 Days prior to departure:

NO REFUND

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Information regarding a vari-ety of travel insurance policies are available upon request. We recommend that sufficient in-surance be purchased to cover the possibility of lost or dam-aged baggage, accidents or illness.

CANCELLATION POLICY

It’s Included: At home pick up in the greater Seattle area Round-trip airfare from Seattle to Rome Luggage handling 2 Nights Venice 2 Nights Florence 2 Nights Rome 5 Breakfasts Transfers and Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air- conditioned motor coach Local guides Entrance fees per itinerary Highlights: Boat ride to Murano Venice City Tour Piazza del Miracoli The Leaning Tower Florence City Tour Michelangelo's David Assisi-Basilica of St. Francis Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing!

Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge."