10D ITALY SUPERSAVER WZ ZHANG ZHEN HUAN Sales period: Sep Nov 2017 Travel period: Nov 18 fr. SGD 2288

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1 10D ITALY SUPERSAVER WZ ZHANG ZHEN HUAN Sales period: Sep Nov 2017 Travel period: Nov 18 fr. SGD 2288 HIGHLIGHTS Highlights Affordable Programme With Quality and Value Great for First-timer & Repeat Travellers Encompasses Key Highlights of Italy Speciality Meal 5-course Tuscan dinner With Florentine steak & wine Exclusive Experience Italy s UNESCO Landscape at Cinque Terre MILAN Duomo Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II VENICE St Mark s Square St Mark s Basilica Doge s Palace Bridge of Sighs Campanile Saint-Mark Venetian glass factory MODENA Balsamic vinegar factory FLORENCE Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore Gates of Paradise Baptistery of St John Piazza della Signoria Ponte Vecchio

2 SIENA Piazza del Campo Duomo Santa Maria della Scala ORVIETO Duomo Chapel of San Brizio Underground Caves St Patrick s Well VATICAN CITY St Peter s Basilica ROME Colosseum Trevi Fountain Spanish Steps Via Condotti DAY 1 SINGAPORE MILAN (Meals On Board) Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and set off for Milan, the fashion capital of Italy. Upon arrival, proceed to your hotel for check in. DAY 2 MILAN VENICE (Breakfast/Dinner) This morning, explore Milan, where the likes of revered designer houses like Giorgio Armani, Gucci and Fendi showcase their fashion collections. Visit the Duomo and the glass and steel Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the 1st building in Italy to be lit by electricity. Explore the city at your own leisure and spend time people-watching as Milanese men and women alike seemingly dress like they were born for the magazines. This afternoon, continue across the Veneto plains to the magical city of Venice. DAY 3 VENICE MODENA LA SPEZIA

3 (Breakfast/Dinner) Today, take a motor launch to St Mark s Square which apparently awed Napoleon so much that he claimed that it was designed for the sky to serve as its canopy. Explore famed monuments such as St Mark s Basilica, which features the craved likenesses of the Roman Empire s 4 rulers, Doge s Palace, one of the main landmarks of the city, Bridge of Sighs, so-named because it was the last glimpse of freedom that convicts had before they were imprisoned and Campanile Saint-Mark, a replica of the original watchtower that collapsed in Visit a Venetian glass factory and be fascinated by a master glassblower s demonstration. If time and weather permit, do not miss an unforgettable gondola ride at your own expense. Then, enjoy a scenic drive to Modena and visit a traditional balsamic vinegar factory. During the tour, you will learn how vinegar is produced and distinguish crafted vinegars from mass produced products. Balsamic vinegar is a tradition of Modena and a gourmet condiment that is not to be missed for all food lovers. Thereafter, make your way to the charming and beautifully preserved port town of La Spezia. DAY 4 LA SPEZIA CINQUE TERRE FLORENCE (Breakfast/5-course Tuscan Dinner With Florentine Steak & Wine) Where idyllic coastal towns are concerned, look no further than Cinque Terre, located on the Italian Riveria. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a postcard-perfect vision with its 5 pastel-hued villages perched precariously on a short stretch of cliffs. Stroll along old footpaths and explore the olive groves, vineyards and orchards that link together the delightful villages of Riomaggiore and Manarola. Next, head to Florence and end the night on a high note with a delish 5-course Tuscan dinner with Florentine steak & wine. DAY 5 FLORENCE

4 (Breakfast/Dinner) This morning, visit the Duomo of Florence, known as Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore with its pink, white and green marble façade. Next, view Gates of Paradise and Baptistery of St John. Proceed to Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of Florence, and the famous bridge, Ponte Vecchio, one of the city s iconic landmarks. DAY 6 FLORENCE SIENA ASSISI (Breakfast/Dinner) This morning, drive towards the medieval city of Siena and embark on a city tour of one of the most beautiful cities of Tuscany. Set upon 3 hills, the city is drawn together by winding alleyways and steep steps, whilst Piazza del Campo stands at its heart, the Duomo and Santa Maria della Scala serve as additional cultural landmarks. It is also home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. Thereafter, explore the city at your own leisure where you may choose to shop for beautiful ceramic pottery at your own expense. Continue on a scenic drive to the famed walled city of Assisi, an idyllic and well-preserved medieval town and Italy s 2nd most popular pilgrimage destination after the Vatican. DAY 7 ASSISI ORVIETO ROME

5 (Breakfast/Dinner) Today, proceed to Orvieto. This tranquil and beautiful hilltop town has much to offer, from Italy s most important art to ancient underground galleries and caves. Take a cable car ride up to the hill town and enjoy a guided tour of Orvieto s famous Duomo, the stunning and elaborate church which boasts of a world famous gothic facade. Visit the magnificent Chapel of San Brizio, frescoed with extraordinary scenes of the Last Judgement that dated back to the 15th century. Next, go underground and discover the labyrinth of rooms, caverns and cellars lying beneath its medieval streets and buildings. The ancient Etruscans were the first to build these underground caves here which date back nearly 3,000 years. Next, visit St Patrick s Well, a 16th century well with bizarre origins and no fewer than 20 folklores surrounding it. Then, head to Rome for your overnight stay. DAY 8 ROME VATICAN CITY ROME (Breakfast/Farewell Dinner) Begin your morning by visiting the legendary Vatican City, the world s smallest country. Over here, you will witness St Peter's Basilica, one of the most famous and biggest churches in the world. Later, visit Colosseum in its resplendent glory, where ancient gladiators once battled each other for the public s entertainment. If you close your eyes and concentrate hard, you might hear the roaring crowd rooting for their favourite gladiator. In the afternoon, make a wish at the baroque Trevi Fountain before visiting Spanish Steps, the widest staircase in Europe. Movie buffs take heed, for you might find this attraction familiar as it was made rather famous by the film Roman Holiday, starring Audrey Hepburn. Thereafter, shop along Via Condotti, one of Rome s most elegant shopping streets and an epicentre for your haute couture fix. This evening, celebrate a wonderful trip spent with your travel companions at a farewell dinner. DAY 9 ROME SINGAPORE

6 (Breakfast/Meals on Board) If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before bidding Ciao to Rome as you transfer to the airport for your flight home. DAY 10 ARRIVE IN SINGAPORE Remarks If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative. During major events, accommodation may not be in the city mentioned. Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.