Discover Italy - Long Stay - Exotik Journeys

Country

Italy

Duration

21 Days/20 Nights

Travel Type

Long Stay

* FULL ITINERARY, ALL DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES ARE UNDER THE ‘BROCHURE’ TAB *

This new long stay package in Italy includes 3 nights in Venice (Mestre), 7 nights in Montecatini, 7 nights on Ischia Island, and 3 nights in Rome.

Inclusions

20-night hotel accommodation with daily buffet breakfast
Transfer from Venice to Montecatini with a stop in Valpolicella
Wine tasting activity in Valpolicella area
Transfer from Montecatini region to Ischia with a stop in Tivoli
Guided tour of Villa d ’Este
Return ferry to Ischia Island
Transfer from Naples to Rome with a stop in Pompei
Transfer from Rome hotel to Rome airport (FCO)
Entrance to Pompei excavation site and complete guided tour
Porterage of one luggage per person

*Note: if we reach 20 participants, an assistant host will accompany the tour

Exclusions

Lunches, dinners, beverages (water, coffee at night, tea, soda, etc) – Gratuities to drivers, guides, tour leaders and local representatives – Optional excursions – Travel insurance – The Italy touristic tax, payable at the hotel’s front desk (approx. 4 to 6€ per person, per night – approx. 80€ for the stay) – All other items not mentioned in the present itinerary or vouchers.

*Note –The hotel category is rated according to European standards.

Additional Information

ADD AN OPTIONAL 6-EXCURSION PACKAGE – $699 PER PERSON

NOTE: If we do not reach 20 participants, the excursions will be shared with other clients.

HALF DAY EXCURSION MURANO AND BURANO (4HRS)
Price includes: English-speaking local escort, return train tickets between Mestre and Venice, boat tour Murano & Burano (4 hrs)

HALF DAY WALKING TOUR OF VENICE CITY
Price includes: English-speaking local tour guide, 2.5 hours walking tour of Venice Island

FULL DAY EXCURSION TO SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO, AND CHIANTI WITH WINE TASTING (FROM MONTECATINI)
Price includes: Private bus at disposal for the full day, bus parking and city permits, English-speaking local escort for the full day, half day guided tour of Siena, wine tasting in a local cantina in San Gimignano

FULL DAY AMALFI COAST (FROM ISCHIA)
Departing from Ischia by boat to Positano and Amalfi (regular tour)
Price includes: Return transfers between the hotel and the Ischia pier, English-speaking local escort for the full day, boat tickets: Ischia – Positano – Amalfi – Ischia

FULL DAY CAPRI (FROM ISCHIA)
Price includes: Return transfers between the hotel and the Ischia pier, English-speaking local escort for the full day, boat ticket : Ischia – Capri – Ischia, minibus to tour Capri Island
PLEASE NOTE: VISIT OF BLUE GROTTO IS NOT INCLUDED
This tour is not recommended for wheelchair users or those with walking difficulties.

HALF DAY VATICAN MUSEUM AND THE SISTINE CHAPEL
Price includes: Transfer by private bus from the hotel to Vatican City (one way), English-speaking guide, Vatican Museums entrance ticket (including pre-booking), headphones

OCTOBER 3RD: VENICE-MESTRE

Arrival at Venice Marco Polo Airport. On your way to the exit, look for the Exotik Journeys sign and follow the indications to the bus to transfer to the hotel in Mestre.
The hotel is next to public transportation, which takes you to Venice in 12 minutes.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Venice-Mestre: Campanile Hotel Mestre for 3 nights

2 - 3

OCTOBER 4TH - 5TH: VENICE-MESTRE

Day at leisure.
An optional excursion is available to see the islands of Murano and Burano (+$)

Meals : Breakfast

OCTOBER 6TH: MESTRE - VALPOLICELLA - MONTECATINI TERME

After breakfast, group transfer from Venice-Mestre to Valpolicella area for a wine tasting activity. Learn about some of the region’s local wines. The day ends in Montecatini Terme. Upon arrival you will receive your keys. Rest of the day at leisure.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Montecatini-Terme: Hotel Francia and Quirinale 4* for 7 nights

5 - 10

OCTOBER 7TH - 12TH: MONTECATINI-TERME

Stay at leisure.
Enjoy the Tuscany region – Optional excursions available on request (+$)

Meals : Breakfast

OCTOBER 13TH: MONTECATINI - TIVOLI - ISCHIA ISLAND

After breakfast, early group departure from your hotel to the beautiful island of Ischia. On the way, we will make a stop for lunch (at leisure) and for a half-day guided tour of Villa d’Este, a 16th-century villa in Tivoli, near Rome, famous for its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance Garden and especially for its profusion of fountains. It is now an Italian state museum and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival you will receive your keys. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Ischia Island: Hermitage Hotel 4* for 7 nights (centrally located)

12 - 17

OCTOBER 14TH - 19TH: ISCHIA ISLAND

Days at leisure. Enjoy the island and the sun! Many excursions are available ($). Ischia is a beauty … A CNN article mentions Ischia as “The Paradise Island that offers a taste of the real Italy! “. This volcanic island with its natural hot springs, sandy beaches and a slower pace of life will surely seduce you. It is calmer than the busy Amalfi coast. Perfect place to enjoy thermal sources spas, nice restaurants, small boutiques, and stunning views.

Optional excursions to Amalfi region and Capri (+$)

Meals : Breakfast

OCTOBER 20TH: ISCHIA - POMPEII - ROME

After breakfast, group departure from your hotel to Rome with a stop in Pompeii. Upon arrival in Pompeii, meet your tour guide and enjoy a 2-hour tour of the excavation. Fascinating!

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Rome: Guardian Hotel or the Republic Hotel (located near Termini Station) for 3 nights

19 - 20

OCTOBER 21ST - 22ND: ROME

Stay at leisure.
Optional excursions available (+$)

Meals : Breakfast

OCTOBER 23RD: ROME - CANADA

Group departure transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport.

Meals : Breakfast

* FULL ITINERARY, ALL DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES ARE UNDER THE ‘BROCHURE’ TAB *

PROMO Early Booking Bonus of $100 per person included if reservation is made by April 30th, 2024 (price will increase on May 1st, 2024)
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy
Departures Fall 2024	PROMO PRICE	REGULAR PRICE
Calgary departure: October 2nd – 23rd (20 nights)	6249	6349
Land only: October 3rd – 23rd (20 nights)	4649	4749
Other city departures: October 4th – 26th or 27th	price on request

6-Excursion package	+699 per person

* SPECIAL BOOKING CONDITIONS *

Deposit of $1500 per person du at the moment of reservation
Final payment due 50 days prior to departure

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

Discover Italy Long Stay – itinerary details