Pick up the ship at the pier in the morning and drive to Milan, the famous fashion capital of Italy, to admire the world's largest Gothic church [Milan Cathedral] and the Milan Opera House (exterior), known as "the world's synonym for opera house". In addition, visit the [Da Vinci Statue] and [Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II] located in Piazza Scala, located on the north side of the square of the Milan Cathedral, the landmark building in Milan, and connected to Piazza Scala. Afterwards, you can also shop freely in Milan’s fashionable shopping streets. Overnight in Verona
After breakfast, visit the hometown of Romeo and Juliet, the small town [Verona]. You can see the terrace where Juliet and Romeo had a tryst, and then proceed to the world's civilized water capital - [Venice]. There are more than 170 crisscrossing rivers in Venice, and the entire city seems to be floating on the sea. Take a boat to the main island of Venice to visit the [St. Mark’s Basilica] and [St. Mark’s Square] towering among thousands of flying doves of peace. You can take the palace boat at your own expense to experience the style of the water city. Then visit the [Bridge of Sighs] --- this bridge connects the old courtroom and the dungeon. It is named after the prisoners who couldn't stop sighing when they were sent to the dungeon. You can also see the most beautiful building in the European Middle Ages - the Governor's Palace, and go to the crystal glass processing factory to admire the exquisite and elegant crystal artwork.
In the morning, we gathered from the hotel and headed to Cinque Terre, known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean. Cinque Terre is located on the coast of La Spezia Province, Italy. It is a collective name for five small villages surrounded by mountains and sea. "terra" in Cinque Terre means land in Italian, and this land is like a small island in another world. We will visit Riomaggiore, Manarola and Monterosso among them. alMare) and finally head to Pisa.
After breakfast, drive to Pisa, Italy, and visit the world-famous [Leaning Tower of Pisa], located in the Piazza dei Miracoli in the north of the city of Pisa in Tuscany, Italy (no going up to the tower). The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the symbol of the city of Pisa. In 1987, it, together with the adjacent cathedral, baptistery, and cemetery, was selected as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for its great influence on Italian architectural art from the 11th to 14th centuries.
Then go to the extremely famous world art capital, European cultural center, the birthplace of the European Renaissance, the birthplace of opera, and a world-famous cultural tourist attraction - Florence.
Then drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where more than 1,000 people Years of history, a flower festival was held here to commemorate the flower goddess Flora, so it was known as the "Flower City". The famous poet Xu Zhimo translated it as "Feleng Cui" according to its Italian pronunciation. Although it is no longer as prosperous as it used to be, its status in culture and art is still extremely important because it retains very important artistic assets during the Renaissance. What is precious is that many famous artists during the Renaissance were born here. Piazzale Michelangelo, Statue of David, Ponte Vecchio, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Campanile and visit a beautiful leather goods shop.
After breakfast, get ready and set off for another famous city in Tuscany, the most beautiful medieval town in Italy, Siena, which was glorious at its peak. We will visit the historical monument Piazza del Campo and the surrounding winding medieval alleys, narrow streets and alleys arranged in a fan shape, and medieval palaces. Siena's highland terrain allows you to discover many charming corners and countless scenery while walking in this city. Then visit the Siena Cathedral (outdoor), one of the largest churches in Italy, built in the 14th century. It combines sculptures, paintings and Romano-Gothic architectural styles.
Then proceed to Rome, the capital of Italy and the birthplace of Western culture. Known as the "Eternal City", Rome has a long history, having ruled Europe for 6 centuries and is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Church. Visit the legendary Fountain of Happiness - where you can make good wishes, the famous exterior of the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, pass by the Imperial Avenue, the ruins of ancient Rome, and the Memorial to the Fallen Soldiers commemorating the independence of Italy. Rome is full of historical monuments that will leave you in awe.
After breakfast, proceed to the Vatican to visit the largest church in the world - St. Peter's Basilica. Peter's Square, experience the mystery of Western religious culture for yourself.
Then proceed to the ancient city of Pompeii, and upon arrival visit the ancient city of Pompeii (ticket included, tour about 40 minutes). It is an ancient city in the Campania region in the southwest corner of the Apennine Peninsula, about 240 kilometers away from Rome. It is located near Naples in southern Italy, 10 kilometers southeast of the foot of Mount Vesuvius. It is about 20 kilometers away from the beautiful Bay of Naples to the west[1], and the city covers an area of 1.8 square kilometers.
The Cathedral of Naples was built in 1272 on the order of Charles I, Count of Anjou. The nave of the church is very spacious and has gorgeous mosaic decoration on the top. The church was damaged by an earthquake in 1456 and has been rebuilt numerous times into its current neo-Gothic appearance. In addition to the church, there is also a small garden and a small underground museum to visit. You can admire the famous art collection and stroll around New Town Naples. At the entrance of the castle is the triumphal arch commemorating Afonso 1's entry into the city.
After breakfast, drive to the "Castle in the Sky" Bailurizio (the walking tour takes about 2 hours). The ancient city was built during the Etruscan civilization and is about 300 meters long and 200 meters wide. Because it is located on the top of volcanic tuff, it collapsed after several earthquakes. By the 19th century, it could only be connected to the outside world by a long bridge of about one kilometer. From a distance, it looked like a castle in the sky.
After breakfast, free time, then go to the airport to check in for your return flight according to your flight, ending the trip.
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After breakfast, go to the airport and fly to Palermo, the first capital of Sicily's region. Upon arrival, visit the city:Visit the Palermo Cathedral, which combines Norman, Gothic and Baroque styles, the splendid Palatine Chapel, the exquisiteThe exquisite fountain square shows the elegance of the capital everywhere. Heading to the mountain city of Monreale on the edge of the Golden Valley, weVisit the majestic main church, which perfectly displays the Norman artistic style.
After breakfast at the hotel, we went to the ancient Greek city of Agrigendo (2-hour tour). (AGRIGENTO) means "the abode of the gods". The Greek lyric poet Pindar once praised this place as the most beautiful city in the world! The city size was established as early as 581 BC. It was occupied by the Carthaginians and the Romans in the fifth century AD, and later came under the rule of Byzantium and the Arab Kingdom. As a result, Agrigiando's importance was replaced by the cities on the east coast of Sicily. It was no longer prosperous and busy in the past, leaving only the remains of many temples. It is the main resource for sightseeing today. Visit the Valley of the Temples, which stands on the high ground of the river valley. There are many ruins of Greek temples. Although the limestone surface has been weathered by the erosion of time, the preserved example of the Temple of Concordia is the most outstanding expression of Sicily's archeology.
Then proceed to Siracusa, an ancient coastal city on the Italian island of Sicily. Known as "the greatest and most beautiful city in Greece", located on the east coast of the island, this square in Siracusa is famous for "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily". This is also the hometown of Archimedes. Many new market towns in the late Baroque style are listed as World Heritage Sites, including the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, the Temple of Athena, the Ear of Dirnissos, and the Greek Theater. Then proceed to Catania.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Taormina (1 hour sightseeing), visit the ancient Greek theater on the cliff, overlook the beautiful seascape and mountain city through the ruins of pillars, stroll along the smooth stone roads of the ancient city, churches, bell towers, squares, and city gates. It is not difficult to imagine the prosperity of the past. Then drive to the largest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna★ (1-hour visit). The slowly approaching volcanic landscape, beautiful scenery and unique environment have undergone countless changes over the long years. Then return to Palermo.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time. Transfer to the airport according to the flight time and return to the departure point, ending your pleasant trip to Italy.
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1. Applicable seating range
"Preferred seats" usually refer to the front row area in the bus compartment (specifically based on the actual seat distribution on the bus that day). These seats enjoy a wider field of view, a more convenient boarding and alighting experience, and a relatively comfortable riding space.
2.Charging standards
(1) Itinerary of 8 days or less: USD 12/person/day
(2) Itinerary of more than 8 days: USD 15/person/day
The fee will be calculated on a daily basis based on the total number of days of the trip and will be charged once upon registration.
3. Reservation rules
(1) Voluntary choice: All tour participants can voluntarily choose whether to purchase preferred seat services when registering based on their own needs.
(2) First-come-first-served: The number of preferred seats is limited. Usually for models with 15 seats or above, the first three rows belong to the paid area. Confirmation is based on payment order, while stocks last.
(3) Priority for traveling together: If traveling companions (same order) need to book preferred seats at the same time, we will try our best to arrange adjacent seats.
4. Precautions
(1) The preferred seat fee does not include any other service content, but only the priority of seat location.
(2) If the car needs to be replaced due to weather, road conditions, vehicle scheduling, etc., we will try our best to provide a seat arrangement of equal value or refund the corresponding fee based on the actual number of days affected.
(3) For passengers who have not purchased this service, we will allocate other seats for free in rotation order, and try to ensure that the seats of traveling companions are adjacent to each other.
5.Refund policy
(1) If the order is canceled more than 7 days before the start of the trip, the preferred seat fee will be fully refunded;
(2) If canceled 3-7 days before the trip, 50% of the fee will be refunded;
(3) If canceled within 3 days before the trip, no refund will be given.
Itinerary instructions
Special instructions:
1. The above itinerary sequence, attractions, flights and accommodation locations may be temporarily changed, modified or replaced. The final itinerary is subject to the itinerary confirmed by our company before departure;
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1. Gathering and boarding requirements
(1) All tour group members must gather on time and depart on time. Please arrive at the pick-up location 15 minutes in advance. Our company's tour bus will not wait. If you fail to gather and set off at the agreed time and location, or fail to join midway, you will be deemed to have given up automatically and the fee will not be refunded.
(2) The pick-up and drop-off times stated in the tour notice are all estimated times, and the specific pick-up and drop-off locations are subject to confirmation by the company. If due to traffic conditions or other special circumstances, our company's bus cannot arrive at the boarding location on time or the time is temporarily changed, our company will notify you in time, so please be patient.
2. Vehicle and luggage requirements
(1) Passenger buses are divided into three types: buses, minibuses and minibuses. Generally, buses have luggage compartments dedicated to storing luggage, while minibuses and minibuses have relatively smaller spaces for luggage storage. In view of the limited space in the luggage compartment of the bus, it is recommended not to carry too much luggage when traveling. Our company will arrange vehicles according to the final group size, ensuring one person per person.
(2) In order to avoid overcrowding in front of the scenic spots, the bus parking areas in most cities are far away from the scenic spots, and drivers are not allowed to park casually. Violators will be subject to heavy fines. If necessary, the pick-up and drop-off location may be some distance away from the attraction. Please understand.
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(1) Smoking in the car is prohibited.
(2) Please do not bring prohibited items.
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(4) During the temporary stop of the bus, obey the tour guide’s arrangements and do not stay away from the group.
(5) When group members get off the bus for sightseeing, dining, or shopping, please close the windows of the tour vehicle and carry your valuables with you. The travel agency is not responsible for any loss or theft.
(6) Due to the long journey time and heavy vehicle loads, if the car breaks down and affects the itinerary, the travel agency will quickly take remedial measures and ask the group members to actively cooperate.
