10D Flavours of Italy (Tour Code: EU10F)

10D Flavours of Italy
(Tour Code: EU10F)
MILAN · ITALIAN LAKE DISTRICT · VENICE · FLORENCE · PISA · MONTEPULCIANO · ORVIETO · ROME
Welcome to Milan. Upon arrival, our Milan sightseeing will
PRICE INCLUDES
ü Meal Plan: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 4 dinners
ü Specialty meals: Nero di Seppia (squid ink) pasta +
Tiramisu Lunch, Florentine Dinner, wine tasting
EXCITING HIGHLIGHTS
ITALY
ü Milan: Duomo, Duomo Square, La Scala Opera
House, Gallery Victor Emmanuel II
ü Stay in charming Italian Lake District:
Orientation Walk
ü Venice sightseeing: St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s
Basillica, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Venetian
glass-blowing demonstration
ü Pisa sightseeing: Square of Miracles (Leaning
Tower, of Pisa, Baptistry, Duomo)
ü Florence sightseeing: Santa Maria Cathedral,
Doors of Paradise, Piazza della Signoria
ü The Mall Outlet
ü Montepulciano: Old Town, cellar tour with
wine tasting
ü Sorrento: Scenic cliff top road, Cruise to Isle of
Capri
ü Capri Town, Anacapri
ü Rome sightseeing: Colosseum, Fountain of Trevi,
Spanish Steps
ü Vatican City: St Peter’s Basilica, Michelangelo’s
Pieta
show us the gothic Duomo Cathedral, Duomo Square, La
Scala Opera House where Leonardo Da Vinci statue is and
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the 19 century Gallery Victor Emmanuel II. Continue our
journey to one of the most romantic city in Italy – Venice, a
fabulous city of canals, gondolas and fantastic palaces.
Day 3 Venice – Mestre – Tuscany Region: Venice
Sightseeing
(B/L)
Our Venice sightseeing tour covers the principal monuments
around the St. Mark’s Square, the Basilica, the pink and
white marbled Doge’s Palace and the legendary Bridge of
Sighs. Stop at one of the finest glass blowing factories to
see how a richly coloured Venetian glass is made. Enjoy one
of the most popular Italian cuisine – Nero di Seppia pasta,
also known as squid ink pasta and the renowned Tiramisu
dessert. Continue our journey to the Tuscany Region, rich in
history, culture and arts, is home to a significant portfolio of the
world’s medieval and Renaissance art.
Day 4 Tuscany Region: Florence / Pisa sightseeing
(B/D)
Today, travel to Florence – one of the most beautiful cities in
Italy and center of Italian Renaissance. Embark on a Heritage
Walking Tour covering the Santa Maria Cathedral, Doors of
Day 1 Singapore Q Milan
Assemble at Changi International Airport and begin your
vacation with a pleasant flight to Milan, cosmopolitan city of
fashion.
Day 2 Milan – Venice / Mestre: Milan sightseeing
(L/D)
Paradise at the Baptistry of St. Giovanni, a matchless work of
Bronze which took Ghilberti 27 years to complete. Proceed to
Piazza della Signoria where the Palazzo Vecchio (Old
Palace) stands, admiring remarkable beautiful statues from
Italian master like Cellini, Giambologna..etc. Continue our
drive towards Pisa. Tour the Square of Miracles, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. View the incredible Leaning Tower of
Pisa and admire the beauty of the Baptistry and Duomo.
Vuitton, Hermes or enjoy a cup of excellent Italian coffee.
Tonight, enjoy a special Florentine dinner.
(Note: During religious holidays, St. Peter’s Basilica will be
(B/D)
closed for visits.)
Day 5: Tuscany Region – Viterbo Region: The Mall
Outlet / Montepulciano
(B/D)
DAY 9 Rome Q Singapore
Proceed to The Mall Outlet. You will find a range of high end
for your flight home, bringing back fond memories of your
fashion brands, view and purchase clothing, fragrances,
holiday with CTC Travel!
(B)
Bid farewell to Italy today as you are transferred to the airport
footwear, accessories and home products at bargain prices.
Continue to Montepulciano, a picturesque hill town which was
DAY 10 Arrival Singapore
chosen as one of the filming site for the “Twilight” Movie.
Explore the old town and go on a cellar tour with wine
tasting.
*Important note:
Due to local or religious festivals, unforeseen circumstances and
Day 6 Viterbo Region – Sorrento: Scenic cliff top
road
(B/D)
weather conditions, the sequence of itinerary may need to be changed
Today, drive along the scenic cliff top road overlooking the
discrepancy between English and Chinese Itineraries, refer to the
Bay of Naples to the picturesque resort of Sorrento. If time
former.
permits, you might want to visit the city of Pompeii – the city
underground for 1700 years (own expenses).
Day 7 Sorrento – Capri – Naples – Rome: Cruise to
Isle of Capri / Capri town / Anacapri (B/D)
Set sail to Isle of Capri – the island of Dreams and enjoy the
fascinating voyage along the Sorrento coast.
Dock at the
Marina Grande and head inland to the island’s two mains,
Capri and Anacapri.
Wander around the medieval style
cobblestone streets and venture unto the charming shops full
of local crafts and products. Explore the main square, Piazza
Umberto, the views of the limestone Faraglioni. At the end of
the tour, return to the Naples port and transfer to Rome.
DAY 8 Rome: Rome sightseeing / Vatican City
(B/L)
We begin our Rome sightseeing with The Colosseum. It was
built in 72 AD, had seating for 70,000 people and is the
biggest amphitheatre built by the Roman Empire. Next we
proceed on to the Fountain of Trevi, the most famous
fountain in Rome. Move on to the magnificent St. Peter’s
Basilica in the Vatican City, the largest and most renowned
church in the world, built on the site where St Peter, the chief
apostle, was buried in 64 AD. See Michelangelo’s Pieta,
depicting the Virgin Mary holding the body of her son Jesus
Christ. Later afternoon, we make our way to the Spanish
Steps where you find famous boutiques like Prada, Louis
or alternative sites substituted at short notice. In the event of