✈ 9-Day Italy Tour with Airfare from Gate 1 Travel. Price per Person Based on Double Occupancy (Buy 1 Groupon/Person).
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See Venice’s canals, sip wine in Florence, and tour Vatican museums on this 9-day vacation in Italy
What You Get
- 9-day/7-night tour of Italy with airfare
- 23 options available, including departures in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October 2016 from New York City (specific gateway based on availability).
- Click here to see all options and departure dates.
- Call Gate 1 Travel at 800-682-3333 for pricing from any airport that isn’t listed on the Groupon Getaways deal page.
Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $550 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 1/12/16
- Cancellation policy & fees: $200 fee per person to cancel; 61-day cancellation required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 31-day or fee up to 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price. Airfare nonrefundable after booking.
- Taxes: Tax included.
- Additional fees: Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier.
9-Day Vacation in Italy
See Italy’s most notable cities—Rome, Florence, and Venice—on this 9-day vacation from Gate 1 Travel. A walking tour orients you in each city, where you’ll have time to explore major landmarks and sit back with a glass of wine at local trattorias. In Rome, the loose itinerary includes a tour of Vatican City’s museums and the Sistine Chapel. Each option includes:
- Round-trip airfare from New York City
- Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
- 3 nights of standard accommodations at Hotel Genova in Rome
- 2 nights of standard accommodations at Grand Hotel Adriatico or Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in Florence
- 2 nights of standard accommodations at Boscolo Hotel Bellini in Venice
- Italian city hotel taxes
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers
- Seven breakfasts and four dinners with wine
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
Days 1–4: Rome and the Vatican
Rome is chock-full of iconic attractions, from Vatican City to the Colosseum and the crumbling ruins of the Roman Forum, where Marc Antony eulogized Julius Caesar after his assassination. Enjoy some free time on day 3 to explore the winding city streets, then head to the grand splendor of the Vatican on day 4.
- Palatino is believed to be the place where Rome was founded in 753 BC. You can tour the imperial palace and stroll amid pine trees surrounding ruins of bathhouses and marble fountains (not included).
- Tour Vatican City to see Michelangelo’s frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and marvel at the architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Optional tour of Rome’s piazzas past the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon ($44/person)
Days 5–6: Florence
On your way to Florence, you’ll make a pit stop in Assisi, which is home to Roman ruins and medieval architecture in the beautiful Umbria region. Once in Florence, you’ll spy the iconic Duomo, towering over the winding side streets, elegant palaces, and bustling shops below. At the Academy of Fine Arts you’ll see the most famous Florentian in person: Michaelangelo’s David.
- Museo Galileo displays an eccentric collection of clocks and scientific gadgets from the scientist’s life (not included).
- Ponte Vecchio: Vendors sell handmade souvenirs and jewelry from stalls along this pedestrian bridge spanning the Arno.
- Optional Uffizi Gallery tour offers a guided experience of work from masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli ($65/person).
Days 7–8: Pisa and Venice
No trip to Pisa is complete without a photo op at the eponymous leaning tower—one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Your final day in Italy will be spent in its most magical city, however: Venice. Visit one of its surrounding islands, Murano, and admire the beautiful Golden Basilica of San Marco and the Gothic architecture of the Doge’s Palace.
- Works by Jackson Pollock and Salvador Dali make the Peggy Guggenheim Collection one of the foremost contemporary art museums in the world (not included).
- Visit Murano: The island is dotted with bright pink, blue, and yellow buildings, reflecting the artistic spirit of its thriving glass-making community. Visit a local shop to watch artisans craft chandeliers and fine glassware.
- Optional gondola ride through the canals with up to five other travelers ($49-$56/person, depending on date of travel)
Days 9: Travel Day
Know Before You Go
- Official language: Italian
- Currency: Euro
- Drive on the right side of the road.
- Entrance requirements for US citizens: a passport valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of departure
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? Airfare is available from the New York City metro area. The departure airport (JFK, EWR or LGA) will be advised at the time of booked based on availability. The supplemental fee to depart from a city that isn’t included is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Please call Gate 1 Travel for more information.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Each person, including children, will need a Groupon voucher in order to travel. Different occupancy arrangements may be requested with Gate 1 Travel at the time of reservation.
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Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
Getting There
- All options include roundtrip airfare from New York.
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Jan 12, 2016. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 1/12/16 or promo value expires
- Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- $200 fee per person to cancel; 61-day cancellation required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 31-day or fee up to 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price
- Airfare nonrefundable after booking
- Must be 18+ to check in, 8+ to travel
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airline subject to change/availability. Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- $550 fee to travel solo
- Motor coaches are not accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, or motorized scooters.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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