Journey to the soaring Dolomites with a visit to the spectacular Lake Misurina, with breathtaking views across a myriad of snow-capped peaks from the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. There will be plenty of free time to explore the famous mountain town of Cortina. Rates start from $256 per person.
Spend the morning discovering the rich layers of history that make up the romantic city of Verona including a must see visit to Juliet's balcony! Then, in the afternoon, travel to the Valpolicella wine region with a visit and wine tasting at a well known winery. Rates start from $320 per person.
A fascinating and varied excursion to some of Veneto's stunning historic towns and villages such as Bassano del Grappa and Asolo, a visit to one of the area's breathtaking Palladian villas and a taste of Italy's world famous Prosecco. Rates start from $245 per person.
Clients with an interest in Italian history and art will be tempted by a tour put together by The Innovative Travel Company. The 23-day Italy's Hidden Secrets tour is escorted by art conservator Carolina Izzo who, over the past 27 years, has worked with the Italian Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the University of Naples, the Catholic Church and private collectors.
Albatross Travel has an 18-day Italian tour that takes a leisurely pace, with four nights touring the Italian Lakes district, five in the heart of Tuscany, three nights on the Amalfi Coast, two nights in an Italian castle and one night in Rome. Highlights include time in Venice, a boat cruise along the Cinque Terre, visits to Pompeii, Bellagio and a day trip into the Swiss Alps visiting Zermatt and the Matterhorn. The fully escorted tours have a maximum of 30 pax and average just 170km travel per day. Priced at NZ$7,859pp twin share it departs on 17 July 10.
The Venice Carnival, with its tradition of mask-wearing, has existed since the 13th century and is the highlight of the city's calendar. Venice bursts with life during carnival, which is being held in February in 2010, with a program of processions, masquerades, traditional ceremonies, music and all-round festivities. Don a mask and call into carnival on Insight Vacations' Amazing Italy. On this relaxed paced tour, guests will enjoy two-night stays in historical Rome, artistic Florence and romantic Venice. Insight Vacations' eight-day Amazing Italy is priced from $2585 per person, twin share, land only. Single room supplements apply. Departures available until 27 March, 2010.
The city of Rome, which last staged an annual Carnival in the eighth century, plans gala celebrations 6-16 February with more that 30 events, including fireworks, equestrian shows and a parade featuring floats and 'butteri' — Italy's original cowboys on horseback. The decision was taken to revive the ancient tradition after the success of a short dry run of the Carnival last year, which pulled around 200,000 spectators.
Visiting Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Liechenstein, Austria, Italy, France. This is more of a budget tour, hotels tend to be out of the city centres, less included. Normal Earlybird is $2443 per person. Our Earlybird is $2265 Per person. Valid for first 100 bookings and based on share twin. That's $178 cheaper.
Visiting Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France. Middle of the road option, lively pace. Normal Earlybird is $2775 per person. Our Earlybird is $2566 Per person. Must pay in full 10 months out… but it's worth it. That's $209 cheaper.
Hertz are offering discounted rates, free bonus offers for each country including UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, USA & Canada. Sales until 31 Jan 2010. For travel 1 April 2010 – 31 March 2011…
