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1 Registered Office & preferred: 38, New Rajdhani Enclave Mailing address Vikas Marg, Delhi Head Operations: 216,2 nd Floor, Crystal Shoppers Paradise Junction 24 th &33 rd Road, Opp. KFC Bandra West, Mumbai ITALY HOLIDAY 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS DAY 1: ROME Arrive Rome airport.private transfer to hotel arranged by us. Check in Hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Rome. DAY 2: ROME Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Rome City Tour.

2 Spend your morning on this classic Rome tour, seeing all the top attractions in Rome s centro storico its historic center. By both coach and foot, visit must-see sites like Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon on the 3-hour Rome morning tour. If you'd like to see more, upgrade to a full-day tour (with or without lunch) to see the sights of Imperial Rome in the afternoon. Visit Capitoline Hill and the intriguing Church of St Peter in Chains Highlights 3-hour or full-day Rome city tour with an expert local guide See attractions in the centro storico area on your Rome morning tour Throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain and walk to Palazzo di Montecitorio Visit Rome Pantheon and see the tomb of Renaissance artist Raphael Stroll through Piazza Navona and admire its Baroque fountains Later in afternoon Proceed for 1:00pm afternoon Vatican Tour. See the highlights of Vatican City with an expert guide, visiting the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter s Basilica! After paying your entrance fee direct, head inside the world s largest collection of private art with an expert guide, and see for yourself why the Vatican is a mecca for millions of travelers. Explore intriguing sites like Raphael s Rooms and then visit the Sistine Chapel to see incredible frescoes by Michelangelo. Finish with a tour of St Peter s Basilica, and see the beautiful La Pieta sculpture while learning about it from your guide. Highlights 3-hour Vatican Museums tour including the Sistine Chapel and St Peter s Basilica, led by an expert guide Skip the line for fast-track entry to the world-famous Vatican museum complex Learn about the incredible Renaissance artwork inside Raphael s Rooms Visit the Sistine Chapel and marvel at Michelangelo s The Creation of Adam Explore St Peter s Basilica and rub the statue of St Peter for a blessing Overnight in Rome. DAY 3: ROME Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Half Day Imperial Rome and Colosseum Tour. Leave the crowds behind and head straight inside the Colosseum with your skip-the-line entrance ticket! Tel: rupal@tierratravels.com

3 In a group of no more than 25 people, explore the first and second tiers of this A-list attraction with a guide, learning about the gladiators who competed in the Colosseum s gory gladiatorial games. Finish with a tour of the Roman Forum in Ancient Rome and admire incredible ruins, like the Temple of Julius Caesar. If you want to see the Colosseum Underground Chambers, Arena and Upper Tier, then upgrade! These areas that are either newly opened or normally off-limits. Overnight in Rome. DAY 4: ROME TO FLORENCE Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to train station and depart to Florence. On arrival at Florence station proceed to hotel and Check In. Proceed for Afternoon Florence City Tour.

4 Meet your guide in central Florence in the afternoon, then settle into your comfortable seat aboard a coach. Begin your tour with panoramic views of Florence, Fiesole and the Arno Valley, then head into Florence Old Town to see the Franciscan Church of Santa Croce. Pose for photos by its distinctive façade before strolling to Piazza della Signoria. See the imposing Palazzo Vecchio and admire the replica of Michelangelo s David. Then, wander through the Loggia dei Lanzi, an open-air sculpture gallery. After, make for the Uffizi Gallery, which is home to more than 1,500 pieces of art including works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Raffaello, Cimabue and Caravaggio. With your skip-the-line ticket, head directly inside for a guided tour of some of the gallery s most famous pieces. Your tour then concludes inside the gallery, leaving you free to explore the rest of the exhibits at your own pace, if you wish. Please note: The Uffizi Gallery is closed on Mondays, therefore the tour will visit the Museum of Palazzo Vecchio instead. Overnight at Florence. DAY 5: FLORENCE Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Tuscany and Pisa Day Trip. Famous for a wealth of art, history, striking landscapes and outstanding produce, Tuscany really does have the best of all worlds! With only a day to spare, see the best Tuscany has to offer on this full-day guided coach trip from Florence. Highlights : Free time to explore Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa at your own pace. Guided tour through Siena, including entry to the gothic Cathedral. Hearty lunch with wine served at an organic wine estate in the Chianti. Wine tasting of four wines including Chianti, Vernaccia and Tuscan dessert wine. Get up-close to The Leaning Tower of Pisa.

5 Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach. Spectacular countryside views and landscapes Overnight in Florence. DAY 6: FLORENCE TO VENICE Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to train station and depart for Venice. On arrival at Venice station proceed to your hotel by own arrangements and check in hotel. Later in afternoon proceed for Afternoon Venice City Tour with Gondola Ride. Enjoy a walking tour of the city to discover its treasures nestled amid charming squares, bridges and narrow streets and then hop aboard a classic Venetian gondola boat. After exploring the Grand Canal and the smaller canals around the neighborhood of Fenice, soak up the charms of the romantic city while wandering through through picturesque cobblestone alleyways and squares. Your knowledgeable guide will point out all the highlights of Venice from the area between Piazza San Marco (St Mark s Square) to Rialto Bridge. Tel: rupal@tierratravels.com

6 Highlights: 2-hour Venice tour including a gondola ride and walking tour. Take a 35-minute gondola ride down the Grand Canal of Venice! Enjoy a walking tour of Venice, passing sights that the tourist maps miss. Stroll through narrow back streets and alleyways while learning about Venetian history Overnight in Venice DAY 7: VENICE TO INDIA Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to airport by own arrangements for flight to India. HOTELS: 3 STAR Hotel Name Athena Central or similar San Giorgio E Olympic or similar San Giorgio or similar Location Rome Florence Venice COST: EURO 775 per person GOI 3.09% extra Bank Transfer Charges: USD 20 extra HOTELS: 4 STAR Hotel Name Best Roma or similar De Rose Palace Hotel or similar Ca' DeiConti Location Rome Florence Venice COST: EURO 975 per person GOI 3.09% extra Bank Transfer Charges: USD 20 extra INCLUSIONS: 1) Daily Breakfast 2) 1 Way private transfer from Rome Airport to Rome Hotel

7 3) Rome City Tour SIC 4) Rome Vatican Tour SIC 5) Rome Imperial and Colosseum Tour SIC 6) Florence City Tour with Uffuzi Gallery SIC 7) Tuscany in a Day from Florence SIC 8) Venice City Tour with Gondola Ride 9) Rome to Florence Train Tickets 10) Florence to Venice Train Tickets ADD ON SOUTHERN ITALY SORRENTO EXCURSION - 2 NIGHTS DAY 1: ROME TO SORRENTO Breakfast at hotel. Depart by train to Naples. At Naples station change train and proceed to Sorrento by own arrangements. (NAPLES TO SORRENTO NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE) Arrive Sorrento and check in hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Sorrento. DAY 2: SORRENTO Breakfast at hotel. Depart for Capri Tour Duration Approximately 5 hours. Perfect for more independent travelers, this half-day tour of Capri combines guided visits of Capri s

8 highlights with free time to explore at your leisure. With an expert local guide, travel along the island s breathtaking coastal roads to the village of Anacapri to see the Villa San Michele, which you can visit at your own expense. At midday, you re free to discover Capri s delights on your own: ride a motorboat to the dazzling Blue Grotto, take a chairlift to Mt Solaro or relax on a boat trip around the island. End with a walking tour of Capri town and an optional visit to the Gardens of Augustus, which boasts sweeping island views of the Gulf of Naples. Highlights Semi-guided tour of the Island of Capri See the highlights of Capri with a local guide and have free time to explore at your leisure Choose an option to visit the Villa San Michele in the picturesque village of Anacapri or explore the terraced Gardens of Augustus Enjoy optional activities on your own such as a boat ride to the Blue Grotto or a chairlift to Mt Solaro Boat transport to Naples available after the tour Overnight in Sorrento. DAY 3: SORRENTO TO ONWARD JOURNEY Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for onward journey COSTING WITH 3 STAR HOTEL Hotel Relais Casale Antonietta or similar Inclusions: 1) Rome to Naples Train Ticket 2) Capri Day Trip SIC COST: EURO 190 per person GOI 3.09% extra COSTING WITH 4 STAR HOTEL Hotel Prestige or similar INCLUSIONS: 1) Rome to Naples Train Ticket 2) Capri Day Trip SIC COST: EURO 225 per person GOI 3.09% extra

9 EXCLUSIONS: 1. International Flights. 2. Any portage at Airport and Hotels/Cruises tips, Laundry, Mineral water, Telephone charges and all items of personal nature and meals and drinks not specified in the inclusions. 3. Any Transport/transfer/services specifically not mentioned in the inclusions. 4. Any increase in taxes or fuel, leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which June come into effect prior to departure. 5. Entrance fees wherever applicable. 6. Personal incidental charges. 7. Travel Insurance charges. 8. Peak season rates. 9. All applicable taxes including Government of India Service Tax. 10. Foreign Exchange rates are subject to change and will only be decided at the time of booking. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: 1. CAPRI DAY TRIP FROM ROME Leaving Rome in a southerly direction you take the Highway of the Sun crossing the fertile Roman countryside and the area known as Castelli Romani. Approximately halfway along the highway you will be able to see the Benedictin Abbey of Montecassino, noted for the famous battle and its complete destruction during the Second World War. Arriving in Naples you will board the jet boat for the 45 minute crossing to Marina Grande, the port of Capri. Here you will then board motorboats to reach the Blue Grotto optional visit (if weather and sea conditions permit). Minibuses are then used for a panoramic drive to reach Anacapri, situated at 280 metres above sea level from where you will have a wonderful view of the Bay of Naples. After lunch in a local restaurant, you will have some free time to take unforgettable photographs and purchase local products before returning to Marina Grande to board the boat back to Naples. Entering the port of Naples, don t miss this opportunity to admire the splendid Maschio Angioino (a fortress of the 12th century), the Certosa of San Martino and the Royal Palace. After disembarking you will then take the coach for the return journey of approx. 3 hours, back to Rome. Return to the vicinity of your hotel. 2. CINQUE TERRE DAY TRIP FROM FLORENCE Join the only tour that takes you to the Cinque Terre on a one-day hiking trip from Florence. Hiking is the only way to truly experience the magic of the Cinque Terre. Take a break from the bustle of the city and hike this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.

10 It's a unique and memorable experience, exploring the only unspoilt survivor of the genuine Italian Riviera. Highlights: Hiking trip to Cinque Terre from Florence. Spectacular coastal views along the Cinque Terre. Lunch in a local restaurant overlooking the blue sea and hillsides covered with vineyards. Soak up the old-world atmosphere as you explore Cinque Terre villages on foot. 40-minute boat ride along the Riviera (weather permitting). Take a swim in the clear, blue water at Vernazza or Monterosso. Transport from Florence to Cinque Terre by air-conditioned coach 3. MURANO, BURANO AND TORCELLO HALF DAY TRIP FROM VENICE. Explore three famous islands of the Venetian Lagoon Murano, Torcello and Burano on a half-day sightseeing excursion by motorboat. Accompanied by a local guide, you'll stop at a glass-blowing factory on Murano, visit Venice's first cathedral on the tranquil island of Torcello and shop for handcrafted lace on Burano. This morning or afternoon tour is a great introduction to the magical islands around the medieval city of Venice and its enclosed bay in the Adriatic Sea. Highlights: Half-day sightseeing tour of Murano, Torcello and Burano. Visit the three most famous islands in the Venetian Lagoon by motorboat from Venice. Watch master glass blowers at work at a Tel: rupal@tierratravels.com

11 factory on Murano. See Venice's Byzantine churches on Torcello the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and the Church of Santa Fosca. Browse for lace on Burano and admire the painted houses. Hear commentary provided by an expert guide. Choose from morning or afternoon departure times 4. POMPEII TRIP FROM SORRENTO. No visit to southern Italy would be complete without a visit to the unique ruins of Pompeii, and this tour is perfect if you're short of time. Explore the ancient city covered by volcanic dust from Mt Vesuvius in AD 79, and see the excavated remains of the Forum, Thermal Baths, Lupanare and Vetti's House. Highlights: 4-hour Pompeii sightseeing tour from Sorrento. Guided tour of Pompeii's most famous sites. This is a great shore excursion from Sorrento visiting Pompeii. Tour the Forum, Thermal Baths, Lupanare and Vetti's House. Professional commentary and guide. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. 5. VOLCANO MT. VESUVIUS TRIP FROM SORRENTO. Venture to the top of Mt Vesuvius on this 4-tour from Sorrento. Enjoy a scenic journey along the coastline and through sun-baked southern Italian towns before arriving in the dark shadows of the mighty Mt Vesuvius, the volcano that wiped out Pompeii and Herculaneum some 2,000 years ago.

12 Creep up the towering sides of the volcano in your coach, before disembarking near the summit for sweeping vistas of the Bay of Naples and Sorrento Peninsula, and for your chance to peer into the steaming belly of the dormant beast. Highlights: 4-hour trip to Mt Vesuvius from Sorrento by air-conditioned coach. Enjoy a scenic journey along the coastline and through traditional Italian towns. Admire sweeping views of the Bay of Naples and the Sorrento Peninsula from the summit. Explore the top of the crater with an expert guide. Learn about the infamous eruption that destroyed the Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum.