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VENICE Welcome dinner; private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower’s demonstration PISA Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower FLORENCE Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square ASSISI Globus Local Favorite Visit St. Francis’ Basilica with a friar ROME Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum POMPEII Guided walking tour of the excavations SORRENTO Walking tour; farewell dinner Headsets throughout the tour. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies

Guide

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

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The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators – like airlines – have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy – requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 – remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technology—including our Go Beyond Devices in Europe—enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operation—from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Transport

Motorcoach; Private boat ride Venice

Meals

Buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches

Accommodation

8 nights hotel accommodation

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Flights

International flights are not included.

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Venetian Dinner Venice 3h 50m The magic of Venice comes to life as you enjoy an unforgettable evening at one of the city’s most celebrated local restaurants. Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD) Gondola Venice 0h 30m When in Rome, do as the Romans -- and when in Venice, head right for the gondolas! Hop aboard a traditional gondola for a ride through the magical Venetian canals Price Range: $ ($50 USD and under) Florentine Dinner Florence 3h 0m Bask in the spirit of Tuscany at this incredible dinner featuring the region’s most celebrated Italian dishes and tantalizing wines. Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD) Evening Drive and Roman Dinner Rome 4h 0m Discover the Eternal City’s unforgettable sights, followed by a delicious four-course dinner with wine at a popular restaurant. Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD) Roman Highlights Rome 3h 0m Join your Local Guide for a tailor-made itinerary featuring some of the city’s authentic jewels. A lifetime experience! Price Range: $ ($50 USD and under) Charming Positano Sorrento 2h 0m The most thrilling drive in Europe awaits as you travel along the famed Amalfi Coast for breathtaking panoramas and a visit to charming Positano! Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD) Neapolitan Experience Sorrento 3h 0m Enjoy a delicious meal on the picturesque area of Sorrento Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD)

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Venice Island, Italy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In Venice Island, Italy

Welcome to Venice! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

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Day 2 Day 2: Venice Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Venice Island

Italian Beauties VENICE Take a private Boat Ride on the canals. Guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square and views of the Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Glassblower demonstration and free time. (B)

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HISTORIC SPOT 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. The enclosed Bridge of Sighs, connecting the palace with the prison, is named for the prisoners sighs at seeing their last view of the Rio di Palazzo on their walk to the prison rooms.

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Day 3 Day 3: Venice Island–Pisa–Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Venice Island–Pisa–Florence

The Tilted Tower PISA Take photos near the Leaning Tower en route to Florence. (B)
240 mi/ 420 km

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ART & ARCHITECTURE See architecture gone askew from the viewpoint of 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 the site of medieval art in this beautiful piazza.

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Day 4 Day 4: Florence–Assisi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Florence–Assisi

Fine Art in Firenze FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square. Then on to Assisi. (B,D)
112 mi/ 180 km

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ART & ARCHITECTURE Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world’s most magnificent art. Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, Florence is famous for Michelangelo’s Marble Masterpiece, David, standing ready for battle in the Academy of Fine Arts. Outside, the Piazza del Duomo and Signoria Square offer spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments.

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Day 5 Day 5: Assisi–Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Assisi–Rome

The Patron Saint of Italy ASSISI Visit the Basilica of St. Francis. Free time this evening. (B)
112 mi/ 180 km

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ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi with a visit to the Basilica named after the deacon, friar, and mystic, who became one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity. Revered for his love of the Eucharist and the Earth, Francis found communion with God through nature here in this Italian village where he lived and died. Marvel at the magnificent frescoes by Italian master Giotto that adorn the Basilica where the saint is buried.

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Day 6 Day 6: Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Rome

Roman Holiday ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements in the Sistine Chapel. Hear how in 1508, a young Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the chapel’s ceiling – a request not welcomed by the 33-year-old sculptor. Michelangelo’s 4-year project was indeed one of physical pain and psychological distress, while painting from scaffolds high above the sanctuary floor. Nevertheless, he created what is considered the most famous ceiling in the world, depicting the Creation of Adam in striking fresco style.

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Day 7 Day 7: Rome–Pompeii–Sorrento
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Rome–Pompeii–Sorrento

Historic Proportions POMPEII Take a guided walking tour of the excavations.
Scenic drive en route to Sorrento. (B)
170 mi/ 270 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE The fascinating archaeological site of Pompeii is a treasured glimpse into Roman life near the Bay of Naples. This once thriving and sophisticated Roman city was consumed by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., with its residents and structures buried beneath inescapable ash and stone. See the preserved site of excavated ruins that reveal remarkable frescoes, artwork, and artifacts within its streets and dwellings of the people who perished here.

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Day 8 Day 8: Sorrento
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Sorrento

Amore, Sorrento SORRENTO Orientation walk. Free time this afternoon. Farewell dinner. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEMS Just as the sirens of Greek mythology lured sailors to the rocky shores of Sorrento, we are drawn to its alluring panoramas, sun-washed beaches, bistros, and boutiques. Take a seat in a sidewalk cafe to peruse the picturesque panoramas on the Bay of Naples.

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Day 9 Day 9: Sorrento
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Sorrento

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Naples) (B)

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Bella Italia Escape (7 Destinations)

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Itinerary of your trip Bella Italia Escape (7 Destinations)

Day 1: Arrive In Venice Island, Italy

Day 2: Venice Island

Day 3: Venice Island–Pisa–Florence

Day 4: Florence–Assisi

Day 5: Assisi–Rome

Day 6: Rome

Day 7: Rome–Pompeii–Sorrento

Day 8: Sorrento

Day 9: Sorrento

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