06 Days - Italy By Flight

Peace of Mind Policy

 

If you book a package tour holiday with us and within 7 days of departure there is FCDO advice against travel, then we will give you the following simple options to choose from:

 

1. FULL Refund

2. FREE date Change

 

* Refund will only be processed in the same mode of payment for the tour

 

Early Bird Offer

 

• Book 10 weeks in advance and get £50 OFF per adult and child

• Book 8 weeks in advance and get £30 OFF per adult and child

 

Due to fluctuation in accommodation/flight price supplements may apply to the  prices.

 

 

Tour Highlights

 

MILAN:

 • Duomo di Milano

 • Scala Opera House

 • Victor Emmanuel Gallery

 

LAKE GARDA:

 • Free Time

 

VENICE:

 • Boat ride to St. Marks Square

 • Gondola Ride with entrance

 

PISA:

 • View the Leaning Tower (from outside) & The Duomo

 

FLORENCE:

 • City Tour with local guide

 • Statue of David (replica) at Piazza Michelangelo

 • Ponte Vecchio bridge

 • View the Piazza Della Signoria, Photo stop at Basilica of Santa Croce and The Duomo (from outside)

 

ROME:

 • City Tour with local guide

 • Colosseum with entrance

 • Time Elevator with entrance

 • View Trevi Fountain

 • Roman Forum

 

CAPRI:

 • Excursion to Mt. Solaro via Cable Car

 

VATICAN:

 • Visit St Peters Basilica & Square

 

Price Includes

 

• Return flights from London Heathrow Airport in economy class

• Ground transportation in deluxe AC coach (without WC)

• 5 nights hotel accommodation in 3/4* hotels with breakfast

• 5 Indian Dinners & 3 vegetarian lunches

• Entrance and sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Highlights

• All tips and service charge

• Premium service of a Star Tours Representative

• All airport charges and applicable fuel charges

• ATOL Protection fee

 

Hotels

 

• 2 night at Holiday Inn Parco de Medici or similar

• 2 nights at Hotel Wallart or similar

• 1 night at Crowne Plaza Padova or similar

 

The Star Difference

 

• Gondola ride in Venice included

• Visit to Colosseum from inside included

• Visit to Capri included

• Professional guides in Rome and Florence

• Tips and service charge included

• Enjoy a complimentary ice cream

 

Excursion	Adult	Child 2-11 years
Lake Garda Cruise	€10	€10

 

2021 USD Dates & Prices

 

Due to fluctuation in accommodation/flight price supplements may apply to the below prices.

 

Departure Dates - Tour Code: ITF	Adult	Child (2 - 11 Years)
May - 29	$1,365	$1,195
Jul - 31	$1,290	$1,150
Aug - 07, 14, 25	$1,365	$1,195
Sep - 04, 21	$1,290	$1,150
Oct - 02, 23	$1,290	$1,150
Dec - 23	$1,365	$1,195

Infants 0-23 months price is $290 for a seat in coach only.

$80 reduction will apply for 2nd child without a bed.

Single supplement will be an additional $265.

Flight reduction for passengers joining and leaving in Italy: Adult $275 / Child $245.

 

Early Bird Offer
Book 10 Weeks in advance and get $55 OFF per adult and child
Book 8 Weeks in advance and get $40 OFF per adult and child

 

 

Flight Reduction

 

Reduction - ITF	Adult	Child (2 - 11 Years)
GBP	£155	£125
USD	$215	$175

*Flight Reductions are not guaranteed and are subject to availability. Flight Reductions will only be given to passengers travelling outside the UK

 

Country Details

 

Country	Capital	Currency	Visa Required	Time Zone	Electricity	Country Code
Italy	Rome	Euro	Schengen	UTC + 1	230V, 50Hz	+39

Additional Excursions

 

Lake Garda Cruise (Sirmione Cruise) - An adventure amongst the Lake itself, with a boat cruise around the peninsula, giving you unique views and showing you highlights of one of the most important tourist centres of the Lake - Sirmione. The twenty-minute boat ride is a sure-fire way to get amazing photos of the lake and the fortress.

 

Currency

 

In Italy, the currency you will require will be Euros. Star Tours’ advice passengers to exchange any spending money for their holiday before they actually travel or at the airport.

 

Whilst on tour it is very inconvenient and not all places we will be visiting will have ATM machines or accept credit/debit cards.

 

We also advise our passengers to keep some change in coins on them whilst on tour as using toilets in many parts of Italy is not free.

 

Distances

 

As this is a flight tour, there will not be many long journeys. The journey from Rome to Capri is around 3.5 hours. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes as there will be considerable amounts of walking involved as narrow roads do not allow coaches to enter most of the cities in Italy.

 

It is advisable passengers carry necessities that they may need for each day such as water, dry snacks, cameras etc. with them in their hand luggage. On the first and last day, passengers must carry their passports in their hand luggage as passports will be needed at immigration.

 

Please see a summary of the distances you will be covering below:

 

 

Food

 

Breakfast will be provided at the hotels. The breakfast is usually in a separate dining area of the hotel and is usually a continental breakfast, which will consist of tea, coffee, bread, cereals, fruit and yoghurt.

 

Passengers can choose from different diets, including vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian (Halal will not always be available) meals. Passengers should advise the tour representative of their preferred diet on day one. The meals are pre-set buffet, and a choice of menu is not available. Meals will be provided with tap water only.

 

Lunches are usually vegetarian only and are provided outdoors at a service station/rest area where limited, or no seating is available. Lunch is served in a picnic style buffet arrangement. Dinners are usually provided within the hotel or restaurant in a separate dining facility. You should always consult your tour representative if you are not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.

 

Foreign Office Travel Advice & Info

 

For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office click on the link below to get Country specific details

 

For a full list of the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office click here

 

UK Residents	USA Residents
Italy	Italy
Vatican	Vatican

 

Hotels

 

Not all hotels in this tour will have air-conditioning so you should carry a small portable fan with you especially during the summer months.

 

Please also note that not all hotels provide a kettle so if hot water is required for warming milk etc. in the hotel then it is advisable to carry a bottle warmer/kettle as well as a thermos flask. Passengers may also want to carry a small travel iron and hairdryer etc., as many hotel rooms may not have these facilities.

 

Some hotels in Europe, especially Italy will provide two single beds put together as a Double occupancy room, as this sort of configuration allows the hotel to use a room for multi-use, we do contract with such hotels, and you should be prepared for such eventualities.

 

If you use services such as the phone or mini-bar or pay TV whilst in your room, you will have to pay the hotel directly when you check out; these services are not included in your tour cost.

 

The maximum occupancy per room on this tour is 3 person(s).

 

Other Advisories

 

Vatican

 

When visiting the Vatican City and St Peter’s Basilica, we highly advise that modest clothing is worn as it is a place of worship and entrance is subject to attire.

 

Venice Gondola

 

The gondola boat ride in Venice will be shared with the group, and private gondolas are not available. The gondola will hold 6 people.

 

Pick up and Drop off points & Times

 

Passengers should arrive at the airport where flights are done by Star Tours at the allocated time. If you are doing your own flights, then you will need to meet the tour rep directly at the arrival terminal at the destination.

 

You will be sent an ATOL certificate if your flights are done with Star Tours.

 

Your flights will be confirmed by our agent with you 24 hours prior to departure.

 

You should always follow the protocol for flights as set out by the airline. You should check the board at the airport for any flight delays, change of gate number or any other useful information provided by the airline.

 

Schengen Visa Details

 

Visa Details & Document Required	Embassy to Apply	Reason	Port of Entry/Exit
Applying from UK (Click Here)	Italian	Max Stay	Rome, Italy/Milan, Italy*
Applying from India (Click Here)	Italian	Max Stay	Rome, Italy/Milan, Italy*

 

Visas & Passports

 

A passport valid for three months beyond the length of stay and issued within the past 10 years is required by all nationals. Except EU nationals holding a passport or national ID card which is valid for the duration of stay.

 

If you hold an Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladesh Passport, you will need to obtain Schengen Visa prior to travelling. Many nationalities do not require Schengen visas, such as British, EU and American nationals. Should you need further clarification, please contact us.

 

Weather

 

With its hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters, Italy experiences a Mediterranean climate. Winters in Italy are cool and humid in the north and the mountainous zone. Sometimes cold air from northern Europe can spread south into Italy. Bring snow to most mountains, while the coasts are kept warm by the high sea temperatures. Storms like the Mistral can bring snow and gales, sometimes even in southern districts of Italy.

 

The summer can be quite hot in Italy, mainly in the south of the peninsula, with high nocturnal temperatures of usually 28-33°C, but sometimes even 40°C. Thunderstorms are quite common, especially in the northern areas. The Mediterranean climate in Italy has often local variations. Surrounded by warm seas and with mountains close by, the coast always has a breeze; mountain areas are usually cooler with clear sunny skies, but sometimes local showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot air rising from the sea can cause heavy thunderstorms especially in early autumn, but these bring often the only summer rain that rapidly evaporates. In spring and fall, the Sirocco, a warm wind from Africa, raises the temperature of the peninsula, in the summer these Winds can bring very hot, unpleasant weather, sometimes even up to the northern districts of Italy.

 

Wheelchairs

 

We will accept lightweight manual wheelchair for travel, subject to them being capable of being stowed in the luggage hold of the coach. It is also essential that a family member is also on tour to push the wheelchair. Star Tour’s will also request hotels for suitably equipped rooms; however, this is only on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed.

For us to request a wheelchair for you with the airline, this request should be made to us in writing at the time of booking. The allocation of the wheelchair will be at the discretion of the airline/airport.

Vatican Venice Florence