• Tour overview

    Tour features: 

    • First class hotels, rooms with private  facilities.
    • Service charge and hotel taxes.
    • 7 breakfast , 1 lunch and 4 dinners including a welcome dinner in Venice and a ferewell dinner in Rome.
    • Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning, extra leg room and emergency washroom.
    • Sightseeing with local guides: Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome.
    • Airport transfers.
    • Service of a professional tour director.

    Itinerary

    1. Day1
      Day 1

      Arrive in Venice airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight.


    2. Day2
      Day 2

      Today begins with a sightseeing tour Venice. Start your walking tour in St.Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and view the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing factory where you will see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing.Balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride.


    3. Day3
      Day 3

      Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance in the Emilia-Romagna region standing on the banks of the Po River. Orientation tour with your Tour Director. Continue to Pisa to view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the baptistery and Duomo. End your day in Florence with dinner in your hotel.


    4. Day4
      Day 4

      Today's morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi's Dome, the Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery with Ghiberti's bronze "Gate of Paradise".Then visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelagelo's David is displayed. Tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure to independenly savor the renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capitol.


    5. Day5
      Day 5

      travelling towards Rome through the stunning panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main square and visit to the Basilica of St.Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight


    6. Day6
      Day 6

      A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica. Then continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. Overnight.


    7. Day7
      Day 7

      A full day free in spectacular Rome. Your tour Director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe. An optional excursion to Pompei is available. Once a prosperous port city, it was buried under volcanic ash when Mt.Vesuvius erupted in late August of 79 A.D. Your excursion will bring to life the sights and history of this fascinating town. Tonight, a farewell dinner in a local restaurant , complete with wine and music, is the perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy.


    8. Day8
      Day 8

      Morning transfer to Rome airport. Your homebound flight arrives the same day.


  • Dates & rates

    Start Date End Date Price (CAD) Tax/Fees (CAD)  
    20 May 2012 27 May 2012 $ 2,425.00 $ 0.00 Request
    27 May 2012 3 Jun 2012 $ 2,425.00 $ 0.00 Request
    3 Jun 2012 10 Jun 2012 $ 2,425.00 $ 0.00 Request
    17 Jun 2012 24 Jun 2012 $ 2,425.00 $ 0.00 Request
    24 Jun 2012 1 Jul 2012 $ 2,425.00 $ 0.00 Request
    15 Jul 2012 22 Jul 2012 $ 2,225.00 $ 0.00 Request
    29 Jul 2012 5 Aug 2012 $ 2,225.00 $ 0.00 Request
    12 Aug 2012 19 Aug 2012 $ 2,225.00 $ 0.00 Request
    26 Aug 2012 2 Sep 2012 $ 2,225.00 $ 0.00 Request
    2 Sep 2012 9 Sep 2012 $ 2,425.00 $ 0.00 Request
    9 Sep 2012 16 Sep 2012 $ 2,425.00 $ 0.00 Request
    16 Sep 2012 23 Sep 2012 $ 2,425.00 $ 0.00 Request
    23 Sep 2012 30 Sep 2012 $ 2,425.00 $ 0.00 Request
    7 Oct 2012 14 Oct 2012 $ 2,425.00 $ 0.00 Request
    14 Oct 2012 21 Oct 2012 $ 2,425.00 $ 0.00 Request
    21 Oct 2012 28 Oct 2012 $ 2,425.00 $ 0.00 Request
    28 Oct 2012 4 Nov 2012 $ 2,275.00 $ 0.00 Request
    4 Nov 2012 11 Nov 2012 $ 2,275.00 $ 0.00 Request
    11 Nov 2012 18 Nov 2012 $ 2,275.00 $ 0.00 Request

    Reservation and Payment Policy

    • Deposit of $ 500 per person is required upon booking, unless reservation is made within 45 days of departure at which time full payment is due
    • Balance due 45 days before starting date of tour
    • Guests must be at least 18 to 21 years of age at time of check-in (depending on individual hotel policy) unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
    • You must present photo ID at check in.
    • Changes and cancellation can be made through Polimex Travel only. Please do not contact your travel providers to process any changes or refunds. Changes or cancellations may incur charges.
    • Your hotel reservation is prepaid and guaranteed for late arrival.
    • Any incidental charges at your hotel (parking, phone calls, room service, or energy surcharges) will be handled directly between you and the hotel.
    • Once booked, your air, hotel, and any other reservations cannot be transferred or changed to another name or destination.
    • No refunds can be made for unused hotel nights resulting from delayed check-in or early check-out, unless you've purchased a Travel Protection Plan. Please reference your insurance policy to file a claim.
    • It is highly recommended that a passport is used. Note that some destinations now accept passports only. It is the traveler's responsibility to travel with the required documents. No refunds will be made if improper documentation results in denied boarding or entry.

    Fees and Taxes

    The information listed bellow, is intended to inform what fees and taxes apply when you book with Polimex Travel. In general terms, it is our travel partners and suppliers, not always us, that have the obligation to collect applicable taxes, transaction fees, airport taxes, and other charges and remit them to the government. What we collect is what we expect our travel partners and supplies will bill us for services and products sold to us.

    Some of the additional amounts listed in the “Taxes and Fees” may consist of the following:

    Airline Fuel Surcharges
    Our air inclusive vacations are priced including airline fuel surcharges, however, these fuel surcharges are assessed by the airlines and are subject to increase without notice.

    Paper Air Ticket Fees
    Most of the air booking transactions can be fulfilled with e-ticket. However, when some airlines do not offer e-tickets, or if you request paper ticket, there could be additional fees for shipping and handling. Airlines may asses additional charges for paper tickets and we will bill any such fees to the credit card provided during booking and reservation process.

    Travel Tour Packages
    Cost and prices for our travel package tours are subject to change based upon your choice of travel dates, departure city, number of travelers, or other items, and we may require a minimum number of nights’ stay. The additional amounts listed in the “Taxes and Fees” consist of the amount that we expect our partner and supplier will bill us for the applicable government taxes, processing service fees, and other charges associated with tour package.

    Air Transactions
    In certain stand-alone air transactions, we serve as the merchant of record for credit card and payment purposes. The additional amounts listed in the “Taxes and Fees” consist of the amount that we expect our partner and supplier will bill us for the applicable government taxes, processing service fees, and other charges associated with tour package. Additionally, all air fares may be subject to additional restrictions and fees and may change without notice. Specific fare rules are provided prior to purchase by our Polimex Travel Agents.

    Other Incidentals Fees and Charges
    Please remember that you may incur charges while traveling that are not payable to us and are not included in the quoted price, such as hotel extra-person or extra-bed charges, resort fees, gratuities, hotel energy surcharges, parking fees, telephone fees, room service, movies, mini-bar, or rental car insurance, gasoline, and other incidentals.

  • Other information

    Sightseeing Tours Included:

    • Venice: Doge's Palace, St.Mark's Basilica
    • Florence: Michaelangelo's David
    • Assisi: Basilica of St.Francis
    • Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Forum and Colosseum.

    Hotels:

    • Venice: Carlton
    • Florence: Croce Di Malta
    • Rome: Palatino