Reflections of Italy

Highlights

Rome, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Orvieto, Assisi, Perugia, Cortona, Florence, Chianti Winery & Cooking Class, Venice, Murano Island

On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

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* Included in Price: Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from OHare Intl Airport

* Not Included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $549 per person

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Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.

The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days with early mornings or late nights balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

Travel with an average of 37 people (maximum of 44).

In Florence, you must be prepared to stand on your feet and walk for 3 hours with only 1 restroom stop. There is no seating available during the walking tour. You will be walking around very crowded areas. The streets are cobblestone, with narrow sidewalks. Some streets are pedestrianized but many others allow cars, motorbikes, and small public transportation vehicles. To complete your sightseeing tour, you should expect to walk a minimum of 1.4 miles (2.3 kilometers), plus 1.1 miles (1.7 kilometers) to return to the hotel at the end of the guided tour.

Venice is not accessible to vehicles and requires navigating large crowds, narrow streets, and climbing over multiple bridges with steps up and down. The included sightseeing will take place with a mix of motorboat rides and walking. There will be 3 motorboat rides, each lasting 20-30 minutes. The walking tour requires the ability to walk and stand for 90 minutes, covering approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers) and a climb up and down of approximately 100 steps. Agility is required to board the gondola boats if participating in the optional tour.

To complete the visit of the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica, you must be able to walk and stand on your feet for a total of 5 hours with only 1 break (approximately 20 minutes). There is no seating available during the tour and no air conditioning in the museum, which is often overcrowded. The amount of walking varies according to the crowds on the day of your visit, but you must expect to be walking a minimum distance of 2.6 miles (4.2 kilometers) in addition to climbing down about 120 steps to exit the Vatican Museum and up another 30 steps to reach St. Peter’s Basilica.

Italy imposes strict limits on tour bus circulation and mandatory drop-off and pick-up points, especially in historic areas such as Rome, Vatican City, Orvieto, Assisi, Cortona, Florence, and Venice. All these areas require navigating large crowds, extensive walking over cobblestones, uneven and often narrow sidewalks, and occasionally unpaved terrain with loose gravel. For your well-being, we recommend bringing comfortable, well broken-in walking shoes.

If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.

The included activities are not suitable for travelers using motorized scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, or Zimmer-frames.

Most shops and businesses in Italy are closed on Sundays and on national/religious holidays.

Proper dress (covering your knees and shoulders) is required when visiting religious sites, sanctuaries, basilicas, etc.

**Olives are picked over a period of approximately 45 days. The exact starting and ending day depends on the weather and can vary from mid-October to mid-December.

***On occasion, due to inclement weather, your boat trip to Murano Island may be substituted with a visit to a local glass factory in Venice.

*The Vatican Museums dates and times are subject to change based on availability of reservations. Please note, the Vatican Museums are not available on Sundays and on Catholic holidays. Due to the unpredictable nature of the events schedule at the Vatican, on certain dates it may be necessary to visit the Vatican Museums at a different time and on occasion, you may experience higher than average wait times for entry. As a result of heightened security measures, it is forbidden to enter these sites and museums with handbags and backpacks larger than 16 x 14 x 6 inches (40 x 35 x 15 cm). While cloakrooms are available, they are not secured and in some instances your tour group may not be exiting from the same area you entered. There is no air conditioning in the museum.

Most museums in Florence are closed on Mondays, including the Academy Gallery and the Uffizi. Most museums in Florence require reservations to access. In order to reduce waiting in line, we suggest you reserve your ticket online prior to departure if you plan to visit the Academy Gallery or the Uffizi during your free time in Florence. On the day you transfer to Florence, you can expect to arrive at the hotel around 4:30 p.m. The following day, you can expect your included tour of Florence to conclude by 1:00 p.m. If booking tickets for one of the above museums, allow yourselves 30 minutes to reach them from your hotel and/or the end point of your walking tour.

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Single rate subject to change based on availability.

When reserving single accommodations, be advised that single rooms in Italy are always smaller in size and the beds are cot-sized.

To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.

Our air travelers will depart from Venice airport.

Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions.

Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require that your passport be valid at least 6 months beyond the dates of your travel. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that travelers take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

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