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1 AUSTRALIAN WOMENS TRAVEL FREEDOM TOUR It s time fr yu 24 Days September 1 t September SINGAPORE: ROME: POMPEII: TIVOLI: SIENA: FLORENCE: TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE: LUCCA: PARIS: MONETS GARDEN: LOIRE VALLEY: LONDON P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 1

2 ITINERARY DAY 1: Friday - September 1 TRAVEL DAY NIGHT: SINGAPORE Tday we depart Australia (yur nearest capital city). Enjy yur wnderful Emirates Airlines flight t Singapre. Private transfer t ur htel n the Singapre River. Included: Return ecnmy airfare with Singapre Airlines / transfer frm Singapre Airprt t htel (with grup). DAY 2: Saturday - September 2 SINGAPORE NIGHT: FLYING We will enjy a full day in Singapre. Free mrning, perhaps enjy the rftp pl r g fr a strll alng the Singapre River, just utside ur htel. Our afternn will be spent at Raffles, time fr yu t explre the shps and gardens, r perhaps enjy a Singapre Sling in the famus Lng Bar. We will be enjying a sumptuus Raffles afternn tea at the famus Tiffin Rm. Back t ur htel t freshen up befre we head t Singapre Airprt fr ur flight t Rme. Dinner and an pprtunity t d sme Duty Free shpping at Singapre Airprt. Included: Breakfast / Taxi t and frm ur htel t Raffles Htel / Afternn Tea at Raffles Htel / Transfer frm ur htel t Singapre Airprt fr ur flight t Rme (with grup) / Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. DAY 3: Sunday - September 3 ROME NIGHT: ROME We arrive in Rme the eternal city this mrning and take ur private transfer t ur htel, which is a stne s thrw frm St Peters Square. The Ppe, if in residence, makes an appearance in St Peters Square at midday each Sunday. Whist I can't guarantee this; it is always a strng pssibility. After we check in we will take a cuple f hurs t rest. Later in the afternn we will taxi t the fascinating area f Trastavere where will wander the tiny streets and back alleys f this ld and interesting area. In Trastevere try the best Pizza in Rme! Included: Private transfer frm the airprt t htel (with grup) / Orientatin arund Rme / St. Peters Square / Taxi t and frm Trastevere (with grup) /Orientatin Trastevere and Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 2

3 DAY 4: Mnday - September 4 ROME NIGHT: ROME Tday we will fllw the ftsteps f the ancient Rmans. Visit Camp dei Fire, Rme s liveliest market. Explre narrw cbbled streets and secret piazzas Peek int sme magnificent Barque Churches. Visit the ld Jewish Ghett and surrunds. Visit the Clsseum, the largest amphitheatre f the Rman Empire, and take time t explre. Visit the ruins f the Rman Frum, frm which the Caesars ruled their vast empire. Sak up ver 2,000 years f histry in Imperial Rme, viewing the Arch f Cnstantine, the Arch f Titus and the Temple f Venus and Rma. Anther perfect evening in enjying wnderful Italian fd and wine in a lcal café. Included: Breakfast / Taxi t Camp dei Firi (with grup) / Full day rientatin in Rme / Pre- purchased tickets t visit the Clsseum and Rman Frum / Taxi hme frm Piazza Venezia (with grup) / Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. DAY 5: Tuesday - September 5 ROME NIGHT: ROME Tday is a mixture f free time fllwed by a tur f Rme s mst famus sights, fllwed by dinner this evening in the heart f the city. This mrning is free until after lunch, s make the mst f it, sleep in r wander ur fascinating area, the chice is yurs. There is time this mrning fr yu t visit St Peters Basilica if yu chse, befre we leave fr the day. After lunch I will take yu n a walking tur t visit the mst alluring areas in Rme, lts f small cbbled rads and stunning street scapes. We will als visit Piazza Navna, with time fr yu t explre this area. Tday we will als visit the Trevi Funtain, Spanish Steps, Panthen and the areas arund all these places. Included: Breakfast / Taxi t frm day ut (with grup) / Full day rientatin f icnic sites f Rme / Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 3

4 DAY 6: Wednesday - September 6 POMPEII NIGHT: ROME Tday we will travel t Pmpeii in the suth f Italy, stpping n rute in Naples. Visit Pmpeii and explre insights int life here nearly 2,000 years ag. Discver hw Rman citizens lived befre Munt Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79. View the excavated Rman ruins f theatres, villas, temples and baths. Included: Breakfast / Taxi t frm day ut (with grup) / Full day rientatin f icnic sites f Rme / Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. DAY 7: Thursday - September 7 ROME TO SIENA (TUSCANY) VIA TIVOLI NIGHT: SIENA We farewell Rme and travel by private transfer t medieval Siena, visiting the stunning gardens at Villa d este, Tivli n the way. We will have tw magical hurs at Villa d'este, Tivli, a masterpiece Italian Garden. I will take yu n an rientatin walk f Siena, where we will als visit the magnificent Piazza Il Camp. Learn abut Siena's fascinating Cntrade and revel in the clurful neighburhds. Free time t explre the medieval masterpiece, shp, rest and perhaps visit the 'Cathedral in Pyjamas'. Jin me t enjy an aperitif in Piazza Il Camp, as we watch the extrardinary blue sky f Siena, as it changes clur as the sun sets. Included: Breakfast / Transfer t Siena via Villa d este, Tivli, with private van and driver / Entrance tickets t Tivli Gardens / Orientatin Siena / Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments, items f a persnal nature etc. and entrance t Siena Cathedral. DAY 8: Friday - September 8 TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE NIGHT: SIENA Tday we embrace the medieval charms f Tuscany's hill twns n a full-day explratin f the area frm Siena, with ur private van and driver. Enjy the beautiful scenery f Chianti Classic in Tuscany. Visit a medieval mnastery with its hidden garden. Enjy a farm lunch just fr us in Tuscany. Visit nn-turisty Tuscan hill twns. Included: Breakfast / Full day explring Chianti Classic Tuscany with private van and driver / Farm lunch in Tuscany with wine / Accmmdatin. Nt included: Dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 4

5 DAY 9: Saturday - September 9 FLORENCE (Tuscany) NIGHT: FLORENCE This mrning we travel by private transfer, thrugh the beautiful Tuscan cuntryside t Flrence. Visit the legendary Flrence Cathedral, knwn as the Dum. Pass Gitt s Campanile, a masterpiece f Gthic architecture. Explre the fascinating streets that Michelangel walked. Visit the spectacular Piazza della Signria, centre f Flrentine life. Visit the Natinal Museum f the Bargell filled with treasures. Enjy free time t cntinue explring Flrence n yur wn. Tnight, we will enjy an Italian cking curse with dinner and wine. Included: Breakfast / Transfer Siena t Flrence with private van and driver visit t the Dum (free) / Orientatin Flrence / Entrance ticket Museum f the Bargell / Italian cking curse with dinner and wine and Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. DAY 10: Sunday - September 10 FLORENCE (Tuscany) NIGHT: FLORENCE Tday we visit Flrence s best. Immerse yurself in the best f Italian art as we visit the Uffizi Gallery. Visit the spectacular and memrable Michelangel s David. See the medieval Pnte Vecchi. Take in the unique Italian culture f Flrence. Visit the Flrence market, dripping with leather gds. Free time t wander and explre. Included: Breakfast / Pre-purchased tickets t the Uffizi Gallery and Michelangel's David / Visit t the Flrence Leather Market / Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. DAY 11: Mnday - September 11 LUCA and PISA (TUSCANY) NIGHT: FLORENCE Tday we visit lvely Luca, hidden behind impsing Renaissance walls, n the way stpping at the leaning twer f Pisa. Visit the Field f Miracles in Pisa and marvel at the Leaning Twer. Explre the cbbled streets, handsme piazzas and shady prmenades f Lucca. Mre delicius Italian cuisine as the sun ges dwn ver beautiful Flrence. Included: Breakfast / Day tur t Lucca (via Pisa) with private van and driver / Visit t the Field f Miracles t see the Leaning Twer f Pisa / Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 5

6 DAY 12: Tuesday - September 12 PARIS NIGHT: PARIS This mrning we fly frm Flrence t the City f Lights, Paris. After we settle int ur htel we will explre the Marais, narrw streets filled with butiques, galleries, spectacular squares, lavish mansins, trendy restaurants and bars. We will visit the stunning Place des Vsges and enjy the beauty f all f the Htel Particuliers (Mansins) unique t this area. We will walk t the nearby Ile de la Cites and visit the stunning Ntre Dame Cathedral, explring the area f Ile St Luis n the way back. Enjy a fully cmmentated bat ride n the River Seine and enjy yur first glimpse f the Eifel Twer. We will enjy ur first meal tnight in Paris at a typical Parisienne Café. Included: Breakfast / Private transfer Flrence htel t Airprt (with grup) / Ecnmy Airfare Flrence t Paris / Private Transfer Paris Airprt t htel (with grup) / Orientatin Marais / Ntre Dame (free) / Place des Vsges (free) / Ticket fr cmmentated bat ride n Seine and Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. DAY 13: Wednesday - September 13 PARIS NIGHT: PARIS Tday we visit wnderful art at the Luvre, lunch in a garden and see many icnic sights. This mrning we travel by Metr and with ur pre-purchased tickets we will visit The Luvre which cntains sme f the mst recgnisable artwrk in the wrld, including Mna Lisa, Venus de Mil and much t much t mentin. We will wander thrugh the famus gardens Les Jardins du Tuilleries and grab sme lunch. Then catch the Paris Hp n Hp ff bus we will ride dwn the Champs Elysee and marvel at the size f the Arch du Trimphe, watch everyday life ging n frm the cmfrt f yur fully cmmented transprt. Next stp Galleries La Fayette, marvel at the Art Nuveau glass dme inside this famus department stre. Time t shp r perhaps head t La Terrace n the 8th flr fr a stunning view f the rftps f Paris. Wander the surrunding areas, marvelling at the shp displays and beautiful streetscapes. Try sme Macarns / divine pastries r sme Parisienne chclate frm ne f the many patisseries. Included: Breakfast / Metr tickets t and frm ur day ut / Pre-purchased tickets fr the Luvre / One-day ticket fr the Paris Hp n- Hp ff bus / Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 6

7 DAY 14: Thursday - September 14 PARIS NIGHT: PARIS Tday we will head ut f twn and visit Giverny the hme f Mnet's Garden a highlight n anyne's tur. Enjy escaping the city and explring the picturesque village f Giverny. Visit the stunning Mnet's Garden. Explre bth the Japanese garden and the kitchen garden. Walk acrss the Japanese Bridge which spans the famus 'Water Lillies' lake. Visit Mnet's grgeus huse, filled with inspiratin. Included: Tur t Mnet's Garden including entrance ticket/ Accmmdatin/Breakfast Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. DAY 15: Friday - September 15 PARIS NIGHT: PARIS Tday is a Free day, there is s much t see in Paris and it is impssible t see it all! S nw yu can make the decisin t what is imprtant t yu. Yur tur, yur chice & I will give yu $A100 twards yur Free day chice. Shp, wander, explre, r get yur hair dne. Maybe yu wuld like t g t Mnt St Michel, r the beaches f Nrmandy. Or perhaps yu just want t sit in a café like the lcals d the chice is yurs. G up the Eiffel Twer. Visit the Musee D'Orsay. We will give yu a list f Free day suggestins in Paris and am happy t bk any day turs t anywhere yu really want t g. Included: Accmmdatin/ Breakfast / $ AUS twards yur free day chice Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. Nte: Yur free day chices are nt included in the price f tur, hwever, yu will be given $ AUS t spend n that day t put twards whatever yu chse. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 7

8 DAY 16: Saturday - September 16 LOIRE VALLEY NIGHT: TOURS This mrning we will travel by train t Turs in the heart f the beautiful Lire Valley. Often called the "Garden f France" the Lire Valley is an enchanted land f vineyards, flwers and rlling green hills dtted with mre than a thusand chateaux. This afternn we will explre Turs riginal medieval district, called le Vieux Turs. Unique t the Old City are its preserved half-timbered buildings and la Place Plumereau, a square with busy pubs and restaurants, whse pen-air tables fill the centre f the square. Included: Breakfast / Transfer Paris htel t train Statin / Train ticket Paris t Turs / Orientatin Turs and Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. DAY 17: Sunday September 17 LOIRE VALLEY NIGHT: TOURS Tday we visit the land f fairy-tale castles, twers, turrets, mats and drawbridges. Our full day tur will take us n an explratin f the beautiful Lire Valley, where we will visit sme f the mst magnificent Chateaux in France including Chambrd Castle and Chennceau. Our last night in France at a lcal bistr befre we head ff t swinging Lndn. Included: Breakfast / Full day private tur and entrances t three Lire Valley Chateau / Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. DAY 18: Mnday- September 18 LONDON NIGHT: LONDON Tday we will travel by private transfer back t Paris fr ur flight t Lndn. We will take a private transfer t ur htel n Belgravia Rad, nly 15 mins walk frm Buckingham Palace. Rest f the day is free t explre ur wnderful area, r relax after the flight. We are in Lndn enjy! Enjy ur first meal at a Lndn Pub! Included: Breakfast / Private transfer Turs htel t Paris Airprt / Ecnmy airfare Paris t Lndn / Private transfer Lndn Airprt t Lndn htel / Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 8

9 DAY 19: Tuesday September 19 LONDON NIGHT: LONDON A fantastic day, starting with a ride n the spectacular Lndn Eye. We will start the day by travelling t the Lndn Eye. Enjy a Panramic view f Westminster Abbey. Ogle the exhilarating views ver Lndn during yur apprximately 30-minute flight. Marvel at the panramas ver Lndn s skyline and admire landmarks such as Big Ben, St Paul s Cathedral and mre. Enjy a Thames River Sightseeing Cruise. Have yur camera ready as yu sail by sme f Lndn s best-knwn sights. Enjy the afternn as we explre Whitehall, Trafalgar Square, St James Park, the Mall and mre. Included: Breakfast / Transfer htel t Lndn Eye / Pre- purchased Lndn Eye flight / Ticket n Thames River Sightseeing Cruise / Orientatin f Whitehall, Trafalgar square etc. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. DAY 20: Wednesday September 20 LONDON NIGHT: LONDON Anther fabulus day explring this vibrant city. Start the day with visit INSIDE Buckingham Palace. Wander sme f Lndn s fabulus streets, with names that sund like a mnply bard, Pall Mall, Bnd Street, Regent St, Piccadilly Circus. Visit the famus Liberty s department stre, in its beautiful icnic histrical building. Grab smething fabulus in the famus market at Cvent Garden. Perhaps yu might like t purchase a Lndn theatre ticket at the half price ticket bths in Leicester Square fr this evening. Included: Breakfast / Buckingham Palace tickets / Orientatin walk / Return trip by Undergrund frm Cvent Garden. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments, items f a persnal nature etc., Lndn theatre ticket and getting t and frm the theatre. DAY 21: Thursday September 21 LONDON NIGHT: LONDON Experience the indulgence and glamur f Henry VIII s ryal lifestyle at Hamptn Curt Palace. Visit Henry VIII's lavish State Apartments and the Queen's State Apartments. Visit the incredible Hamptn Curt Maze. Enjy this great day ut f the city, as we imagine what life lked like as ne f Henry's 6 wives. Included: Breakfast / Day ut t Hamptn palace frm Lndn / Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 9

10 DAY 22: Friday September 22 LONDON NIGHT: LONDON Tday is a free day, there is s much t see in Lndn and it is impssible t see it all! S nw yu can make the decisin t what is imprtant t yu. Yur tur, yur chice! & we will give yu $A100 twards yur Free day chice. Shp, wander r explre. Take a trip t the famus Harrds department stre. Explre mre f inner Lndn. Perhaps g fr a day tur t Stnehenge. Maybe yu wuld like t g t Windsr Castle, r visit Oxfrd. Or perhaps afternn tea at The Ritz r the Drchester are mre yur style? Madame Tussards? Twer f Lndn? Westminster Abbey? Tate Gallery? Victria & Albert Museum? Twer f Lndn? Mre Lndn Theatre? The chices in Lndn g n and n. We will give yu a list f Free day suggestins in Lndn and we are happy t bk any day turs t anywhere yu really want t g. Final dinner tgether befre we all leave tmrrw. Included: Breakfast / $ AUS twards yur free day chice and Accmmdatin. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. Nte: Yur free day chices are nt included in the price f tur, hwever, yu will be given $ AUS t spend n that day t put twards whatever yu chse. DAY 23: Saturday September 23 IT S TIME TO GO This mrning we transfer t Heathrw fr ur flight back t Australia, arriving back in Australia n September 24. Included: Breakfast / Private transfer Lndn htel t Lndn Airprt (with grup) / Flight Lndn t Australia. Nt included: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and items f a persnal nature etc. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 10

11 INCLUSIONS AIRFARES Departure frm Australian capital city Return flight t Australian capital city Flrence t Paris September 12 AIRLINES Emirates Airlines Emirates Airlines Air France / Alitalia Paris t Lndn September 18 Air France / British Airways * Please nt yu may be required t fly t anther capital city in Australia t cnnect with the flight. If this is necessary then yu will be respnsible fr the extra cst f getting t this city. This all depends n flight schedules that are always changing. PRIVATE TRANSFERS T and frm htel in Singapre Frm Rme airprt t htel Frm htel t airprt in Flrence Rme t Pmpeii Siena t Flrence Frm airprt t htel in Lndn Frm htel t airprt in Lndn Rme t Siena, via Tivli Flrence t Pisa / Lucca return Lire Valley t Paris T and frm airprt t htel in Paris Pmpeii t Rme *All private transfers are with an air-cnditined vehicle driven by knwledgeable lcal drivers. OTHER TRANSPORT Train t Lire Valley Paris ne day Hp n Hp ff bus Bat ride dwn the Thames in Lndn Taxi t and frm Trastevere Rme Taxi t Camp dei Fire Rme Paris Metr ticket where part f Itinerary Fully cmmentated bat ride n the River Seine in Paris Taxi t and frm Raffles htel afternn Tea in Singapre Taxi t the Lndn Eye Taxi frm Larg de Trre Argentina Rme Taxi frm Piazza Venezia t htel Rme P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 11

12 ACCOMMODATION 20 nights accmmdatin in handpicked, character filled htels that are between 3-4 stars in exceptinal lcatins. MEALS 20 htel breakfasts Afternn tea at Raffles Singapre - September 1 Tuscan Farm lunch with wine - September 8 1 Cking curse with dinner and wine, Flrence ENTRANCE / TICKETS / EVENTS Clsseum - Pre-purchased St Peters Basilica Tivli Gardens The Rman Frum - Pre-purchased Pmpeii archaelgy park Museum f the Bargell (Flrence) - Pre-purchased The Luvre Pre-purchased Michelangel's David (Flrence) - Pre-purchased The Lndn Eye Pre-purchased Inside Buckingham Palace Uffizi Gallery (Flrence) - Pre-purchased Day in Tuscany with Farm Lunch / hilltwns & mre. Afternn Teas at Raffles Htel in Singapre Lire Valley Chateaux Many & varied ther sights with free entrance. Hamptn Curt Palace Mnet s Garden SPENDING MONEY September 15: Free day in Paris AUS $ September 22: Free day in Lndn AUS $ P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 12

13 PRICE Twin share: $13, Private rm: $14, PAYMENT 25% Depsit within 7 days f bking 50% f remaining amunt due 120 days frm departure Final balance due 90 days befre departure Pay by direct depsit r cheque TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE Lunch, Dinner, refreshments, snacks and drinks. - At yur wn cst during the tur. Entrance fees t anything nt mentined in the fficial itinerary r inclusins lists. Occasinal ptinal evening theatre / festival visits and entrances nt detailed in the inclusins list. Incidental Expenses Rm service, mini bar expenses, bar tab. All these expenses must be settled prir t leaving the accmmdatin. Passprt - At yur wn cst befre departure. Travel Insurance. - Yur chice, hwever, we can arrange it fr yu thrugh FASTCOVER. Visas fees - At yur wn cst befre departure. Laundry Csts. Laundry facilities may be available and will be used at yur wn cst. Shipping charges - Fr the return f purchases made during the tur, r the return f prperty lst n tur. Pre and pst tur accmmdatin and transfers - Only accmmdatin and transfers during the tur are included and d nt include thse befre r after the tur within Australia. In the case that the internatinal flight des nt leave frm yur twn r clsest Capital city. Yu will be respnsible fr the cst f the dmestic flight t the nearest Capital city that des. Please nte yu may be required t fly t anther Australian capital city t cnnect. If this is necessary, then yu will be respnsible fr the extra cst. Shuld there be any reasn that any f yur flights r train travel be cancelled r delayed whilst n tur (e.g. strikes, weather etc.). Yu are respnsible fr the payment f any accmmdatin, transfers and miscellaneus csts, relating t this situatin and it is recmmended that yu claim any ut f pckets expenses as a result f this with yur Travel Insurance agent. P.O. Bx 876, Murray Bridge, Suth Australia, 5253 australianwmenstravel@bigpnd.cm 13