Kompas Escorted Tours 2020

017 Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s awe-inspiring Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s splendid bronze “Gates of Paradise.” Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts , where Michelangelo’s David is displayed. The tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with a spectacular view over Florence. The remainder of the day is yours to savor the Renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital your own way. (B) Day 5, Florence to Assisi and Rome, Thursday Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany with its iconic landscapes as you make your way to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis. Here, take a walking tour to see the main square and visit the impressive Basilica of St. Francis . Continue to Rome for dinner and an evening at leisure. (B, D) Day 6, in Rome, Friday A full-day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the incomparable Eternal City. Visit the Vatican Museums with moving Sistine Chapel and grand St. Peter’s Basilica . Then on to visit the Coliseum , ancient Palatine Hill overlooking Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum . (B, L) Day 7, in Rome, Saturday A day free to explore Rome your way. Your Tour Director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to browse through some of the stylish shops and galleries, visit a museum, sightsee, or relax in a sidewalk cafe. Tonight, dinner with your fellow travelers is the perfect way to celebrate your Italian adventure. (B, D) Day 8, Rome to Pompeii and Sorrento, Sunday Departing Rome, travel to Pompeii , a destroyed & buried under ashes and forever preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. After a visit to the haunting site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continue to Sorrento. Enjoy dinner at your hotel, then a free evening. (B, D) Day 9, in Sorrento, excursion to Capri, Monday Glide across the glistening bay to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Here, you’ll visit the magnificent Gardens of Caesar Augustus and view the famed Faraglioni Rocks. Then there’s time to wander through the winding streets and browse in the elegant boutiques before returning to Sorrento. (B) Day 10, in Sorrento, Tuesday Take in the sights of Sorrento your way with a full free day. You might want to wander through the shops, indulge in a spa treatment, or simply relax & enjoy the views. Tonight, enjoy dinner in hotel. (B, D) Day 11, depart Naples, Wednesday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Naples for your departure flight. (B) Included Features: Centrally located 4-star hotels Buffet breakfast daily 1 lunch and 6 dinners (coffee or tea included) Airport transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor-coach Professional English Speaking Tour Director throughout Luggage handling at hotels Complimentary whispers with sightseeing tours Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: Venice Florence Assisi Rome Pompeii Capri Hotels: Venice: Carlton on the Grand Canal (F) Florence: Starhotels Michelangelo (F) Rome: Starhotels Metropole (F) Sorrento: Central Hotel (F) TOUR K101 START DATES: END DATES: 22-Mar 1-Apr 29-Mar 8-Apr 12-Apr 22-Apr 26-Apr 6-May 31-May 10-Jun 5-Jul 15-Jul 2-Aug 12-Aug 30-Aug 9-Sep `18-Oct 28-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $3,189 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $979 ITALY Venice Naples Pisa Assisi Florence Rome Sorrento CROATIA AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND GERMANY SLOVENIA FRANCE BOSNIA AND HERCEGOVINA 2 2 3 3