Day 1, Monday 20 September
AUSTRALIA – ROME
Make your way to your respective airports today to join your flight to Rome.
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 2, Tuesday 21 September
ROME
On arrival in Rome, you will be transferred to your centrally located accommodation for check-in. The remainder of your day is at leisure to acquaint yourself with this exuberant and enchanting Italian Capital.
Accommodation: Rome
Day 3, Wednesday 22 September
ROME
Delve into the many wonders of Rome on an orientation tour today. You may see famous monuments such as the magnificent Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon or St. Peter’s Basilica, and get a glimpse of Ancient Rome through monuments such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus.
Accommodation: Rome
Day 4, Thursday 23 September
ROME
As Rome offers an endless array of delightful sights and activities for visitors, you will be glad for a day at leisure to explore this city on your own. You may take the opportunity to visit the Isle of Capri, an enchanting island off the Sorrentine Peninsula, or simply relax and enjoy the romantic atmosphere of this historic city.
Accommodation: Rome
Day 5, Friday 24 September
ROME
Today you will be transferred to Capannelle Racecourse for an exciting day at the tracks. Located just 10 kilometres outside of the city, the racecourse is dedicated to thoroughbred racing and home to several prominent Group one races, and the Italian Derby. On conclusion of the race day you will be returned to the hotel with the evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Rome
Day 6, Saturday 25 September
ROME – MONTECATINI TERME
Travel by coach today and head north to Montecatini Terme, a renowned spa town in Tuscan countryside. This afternoon depart on a sightseeing tour of nearby Florence, birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Here you will visit some of the city’s most revered sites including the Academy which houses the Statue of David, Michelangelo’s most famous piece of art. You will be transferred back to Montecatini Terme at the end of the tour.
Accommodation: Montecatini Terme
Day 7, Sunday 26 September
MONTECATINI TERME
Venture out of town again today and pay a visit to San Rossore, a beautiful parkland setting known for the breeding and training of racehorses, as well as the circular grass course of the San Rossore racetrack. The area also encompasses a nature reserve and national heritage site for its beauty and abundant wildlife. Return to Montecatini this evening where you may enjoy the tranquil and elegant surroundings of the baths.
Accommodation: Montecatini Terme
Day 8, Monday 27 September
MONTECATINI – RAPALLO
Depart Montecatini Terme today and travel by coach to the lovely seaside resort of Rapallo, passing through Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower. The charms of Rapallo become evident as you observe its extraordinary beauty, complemented by a wonderful climate year-round – making it a perfect place for you to relax and rest up!
Accommodation: Rapallo
Day 9, Tuesday 28 September
RAPALLO
Today you will embark on a boat tour of the famous Mediterranean port of Portofino. Described as one of the most beautiful ports in the world, you will be able to enjoy some of the most striking views in Italy between the intensely blue sea and the lush green mountain backdrop. The sheer beauty of the region has even prompted replicas of the bay to be constructed in Japan and Florida.
Accommodation: Rapallo |
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Day 10, Wednesday 29 September
RAPALLO - LAKE LUCERNE
Farewell Italy and travel by coach today north to Switzerland, where you will enjoy a stay in Lake Lucerne. Boasting unrivalled lakeside and mountain sceneries right at its doorstep, Lucerne offers visitors a slice of medieval charm with its cobblestoned streets, cowbells and alpine villages.
Accommodation: Lake Lucerne
Day 11, Thursday 30 September
LAKE LUCERNE
This morning, enjoy a cruise on Lake Lucerne for the opportunity to admire the amazing scenery including fjords, rolling meadows and bays. Your afternoon is at leisure in this beautiful town, and you may wish to take the time to buy yourself a Swiss Watch, noted for their craftsmanship, or visit the some landmarks of Lucerne such as The Chapel Bridge, said to be the oldest wooden bridge in Europe.
Accommodation: Lake Lucerne
Day 12, Friday 1 October
LAKE LUCERNE – PARIS
Today you will bid the picturesque Swiss setting goodbye and continue on to the French capital of Paris by coach while enjoying the varied scenery along the way. On arrival in the city of lights, you will check in at your centrally located hotel with the evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Paris
Day 13, Saturday 2 October
PARIS
This morning you will join a tour to Chantilly, home of a grand chateau and famous luxurious horse stables built by the Prince of Conde and is often referred to as the horseracing capital of France for its association with the training of thoroughbred horses. You will be returned to the hotel on conclusion of the tour with the remainder of your day at leisure to enjoy the many attractions of Paris.
Accommodation: Paris
Day 14, Sunday 3 October
PARIS
Today, transfer to Longchamp Racecourse for the running of the prestigious Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe. Run on the first Sunday in October over the classic mile and a half distance, thousands of racing fans flock to Longchamp each year to witness what is considered the ultimate test for thoroughbreds. On conclusion of this exciting race day you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Paris
Day 15, Monday 4 October
PARIS
Embark on a special tour of the Somme region today, visiting many of the sites fought over on the 1st July 1916, the first day of the famous Battle of the Somme where British soldiers suffered a horrific 57,000 casualty. The sites serve as a reminder of the futility and sacrifice of war.
Accommodation: Paris
Day 16, Tuesday 5 October
PARIS
As your tour draws to an end, you have a free day in Paris to relax and soak up the romantic atmosphere of this dazzling city. You may also take the opportunity to visit the many galleries, museums and cathedrals to marvel at the exquisite artwork housed within. For the shopaholics, don’t pass up the chance to indulge in some of the best shopping in the world in the many boutiques and malls in the numerous shopping districts.
Accommodation: Paris
Day 17, Wednesday 6 October
PARIS – AUSTRALIA
After check-out at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight home. Alternatively, you are free to extend your stay in Europe or continue on to the rest of the world.
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 18, Thursday 7 October
IN FLIGHT
Accommodation: In Flight
Day 19, Friday 8 October
AUSTRALIA
Your arrival in Australia concludes your tour with Ambassador Travel. |
