06 Days - Italy By Flight

Early Bird Offer

Book 8 weeks in advance and get £40 OFF per adult and child

 

Tour Highlights

 

Rome

• City Tour with local guide

• Colosseum with entrance

• Time Elevator with entrance

• View the Trevi Fountains

• Roman Forum and much more

 

Pisa

• View the Leaning Tower (from outside) 

• The Duomo (from outside)

 

Florence

• City Tour with local guide

• Statue of David at Piazza Michelangelo

• Ponte Vecchio

• View the Piazza Della Signoria

• Basilica of Santa Croce (from outside)

• The Duomo

 

Venice

• Boat ride to St. Marks Square

• Gondola Ride with entrance 

• Murano Glass Showroom

 

Milan

• Milan City Tour

• Duomo di Milano (from outside)

• Scala Opera House (from outside)

• Victor Emmanuel Gallery (from outside)

 

Vatican

• Visit St Peters Basilica & Square

 

Capri

• Excursion to Mt. Solaro via Cable Car

 

Lake Garda

• Free Time

 

 

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 Tour Manager

• All airport charges and applicable fuel charges

• ATOL Protection fee

 

Hotels

 

• 2 night at Holiday Parco de Medici or similar

• 2 nights at Hotel Wallart or similar

• 1 night at Crowne Plaza Padova or similar

 

The Star Difference

 

• A day excursion to Capri Island

• Lake Garda included in your price

• Entrance to Colosseum included

• Tips and service charge included

 

2018 USD Dates & Prices

Departure Dates From $1315	Adult	Child 2-11 Years
Mar- 30	$1365	$1215
May- 02	$1340	$1195
May - 26	$1365	$1215
Jun - 12, 26	$1315	$1165
Jul -03, 10	$1315	$1165
Jul - 21, 24, 28	$1340	$1195
Aug - 04, 11, 14	$1340	$1195
Aug - 22, 25	$1365	$1215
Sep - 08, 29	$1315	$1165
Oct - 20	$1315	$1165
Dec - 22	$1340	$1195

 

Price per person based on 2/3 adults sharing a room

Child 2 - 11 years must share a room with 2/3 adults

Infants 0 - 23 months price is $325 for a seat in coach only

Max occupancy per room is 3 person (excluding infants )

$85 reduction will apply for 2nd child without a bed

Single supplement will be an additional $240

 

Early Bird Offer
Book 8 weeks in advance and  get $55 OFF per adult and child

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

 

Pick up and Drop off points & Times

 

There are no dedicated pick up points for flight tours. You will have to meet a Star Tours representative directly at the airport.

 

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.

 

Baggage

 

Baggage allowance will normally be 20kg – this will be dependent on the airline you are travelling with. Please ensure you adhere to current aviation regulations. Please remember that passengers’ will have to carry their luggage to and from the coach to the hotel room.

 

Clothing & Accessories

 

Light T-shirts and cotton clothes are recommended for the summer, while warmer clothes are necessary for the winter.

 

Passengers should also carry travel adapters so they can charge their electronic items in their hotel room (as the sockets in Europe and elsewhere vary from those in the UK). Passengers may also want to carry a small travel iron, hair dryer, kettle etc, as many hotel rooms will not have these facilities.

 

Your mobile phone may be able to receive calls whilst on holiday, you can check with your network operator to switch on the roaming feature of your mobile, there is usually an additional charge to receive incoming calls whilst aboard.

Please ensure you carry all medication you will need on tour as well as names and doses of medications you are taking, or copies of prescriptions.

 

Currency

 

In Italy the currency you will require will be Euros. Star Tours’ advices passengers to exchange any spending money for their holiday before they actually travel. 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 advice our passengers to keep some change in coins on them whilst on tour as using toilets in many parts of Italy is not free.

 

Children & Young infants 

 

Car seats are not provided on coaches but passengers should carry car seats with travelling infants for comfort and safety.

 

It is the passengers’ responsibility to make sure of necessary arrangements for any children in their group. Milk and baby food cannot be provided by the hotel or restaurants and passengers are advised to carry ready to drink milk whilst on tour. Dry food is allowed on the so please feel free to bring snacks for children.

 

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. Pushchairs can be kept in the baggage lockers of the coach.

 

Wheelchairs

 

We will accept light weight manual wheelchairs 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 the tour to push their wheelchair. Star Tour’s will also request hotels for suitably equipped rooms; however, this is only on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed.

 

Tour Managers

 

Professional tour managers & local guides accompany our tours throughout the itinerary, on rare occasions the Tour Manager may not meet passengers at their dedicated pick up point but at a later stage, the driver will be there to take care of any of the passengers’ needs.

 

Your tour manager will accompany you to the sights, and be there to answer any questions you may have, and provide advice and assistance. If you have, any concerns please feel free to ask your tour manager whilst on tour. The tour manager and Tour guides will conduct the tours in English.

 

Please ensure your tour manager has the mobile number that you are carrying with you on tour. The tour manager will provide passengers with their contact details for the duration of the tour on the first day.

 

Please note that on the first day of your tour you may collect a list of details for the hotels you will be staying in, as reference. In case you are separated from the group and need to make your way back to the hotel.

 

Coaches

 

All coaches are fitted with arm rests, TV, DVD/CD. Coaches will not be fitted with WC facilities, however regular comfort breaks will be made to ensure that clients are refreshed for their journeys.

 

All coaches are either air conditioned or air cooling systems. Only food which is dry and cold can be taken onto the coach. Curries, chips and other hot food are not allowed to be consumed on the coach. In addition, chewing gum and ice cream is also not allowed on the coach. Examples of food people bring to snack on include crisps, biscuits, chevda, drinks etc.

 

Seating Allocation

 

Please remember our staff cannot take requests for any seats. Seat numbers will be given to you, on day one of your tour. Passengers with children in their group will not be seated near the front due to EU regulations. Please note that all seats on the coach are the same, and have the same level of comfort, do not be disappointed if your seats are near the back of the coach. Your holiday experience will not be ruined due to this.

 

Distances & Journeys

 

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. 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 in immigration.

 

 

From	To	Distance in kms (Approx)	Travelling time (Approx)
Rome	Capri	264	3hrs
Rome	Florence	291	3hrs 15mins
Florence	Pisa	102	1hr 30mins
Florence	Venice	271	3hrs 15mins
Venice	Milan	280	3hrs 15mins

 

Hotels

 

All hotels have a minimum, 3* category. Facilities will include en-suite bathroom a TV and telephone. Some may also include bars, restaurants and 24-hour reception. 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.

 

Please Note: When staying in Tuscany region (Pisa, Florence Area) hotels are strictly governed and regulated for the use of AC and building aesthetics. The hotel category will be based on the local governing body, and the hotel may not reflect the norms of Western Europe but rather a Mediterranean outlay.

 

Health & Travel Insurance

 

Star Tours strongly recommends you purchase travel insurance. Passengers are advised not to carry unnecessary valuables and to be vigilant at all times as tourist spots are well known targets for pick pockets. It is advisable to make copies of your visas and passports prior to travel.

 

Food

 

Breakfast will be provided at the hotels. The breakfast is usually in a separate dining area of the hotel, and is usually an extended continental breakfast, so it will include tea, coffee, breads, cereals, fruit, etc. this varies from hotel to hotel.

 

Passengers will have an option to choose from a range of different diets, including vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian (where ever possible Halal) meals. Passengers should advice their tour manager of their preferred diet on the day one. The meals are pre-set and a choice of menu is not available. RESTAURANT: Meals are provided at restaurants, which are prepared by local Indian chefs; a set menu in a buffet style will be provided along with tap water only. 

 

Cancellation of your Tour

 

Please note that if you for any reason need to cancel you tour, please let us know as soon as possible, this will help reduce the amount of cancelation charges you may have to pay. Cancelation charges will be as per the terms and conditions which you can find on our website or brochure.

 

Rooming configuration

 

Most of the hotels Star Tours use can only accommodate a maximum of three people in each room however if you are a family of four, i.e. two adults and two children, then your first child will be given an extra bed but the second child will be required to share the bed as no extra bed can be provided. A reduction on the tour price will be applied for the second child with no bed.

 

Additional Excursions

 

Passengers may be offered additional excursions that are designed to enhance the holiday experience and are not included in the tour cost. We take great pride in the fact that we can give these prices and what is included and how long the excursion will be, to passenger before they go on tour. These excursions are priced separately and operated solely by the driver and tour leader

 

Passengers are entitled to refuse any additional excursion. Only excursions listed in the additional excursions section of a tour can be conducted by a tour manager.

 

Please call our office for further information if required.

 

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

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*

* If itinerary is reveresed then Milan, Italy (Entry)/Rome, Italy (Exit)

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