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2-7 Days France and Italy Flexible Tour from Lucerne/Milan in Chinese - Green Loop

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Depart from: Milan, Italy; Lucerne, Switzerland

Duration: 2-7 days, 1-6 nights

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Highlights: Visit Verona (Verona Arena), Venice (Basilica di San Marco, Bridge of Sighs), Rome (The Coloseum, The Arch of Constantine, The Pantheon, Trevi Fountain), Vatican (St. Peter's Basilica), Florence (Piazzale Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio , Duomo, Campanile Tower, Uffizi Gallery), Pisa, Monaco (Monte-Carlo), Nice, Cannes (Fragonard Perfume Factory), Avignon, Lucerne.Between 1 and 6-night hotel accommodations. Flexible tour schedule. Round trip transportation and tour guide.

This tour is conducted in Chinese only. Click Here for English Tour

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    Pricing Policy

    Price listed is per day per person.
    Currency: All prices are shown in U.S. dollars (USD) except admission and meal fees which are paid upon arrival.
    Lodging: Single occupancy (1 person per room with 1 bed), Double Occupancy (2 people per room with 2 twin beds), Tripple occupancy (3 people per room with 2 twin beds).
    Child fare: 2 - 11 year old share a room with two adults (no bed). No charge for infants under 2 years old.
    Pre-Post Accommodation: Available only on the day before (one night) or after the tour(one night). USD$55 per person per night (twin share basis), there is no charge for child share a room with two adults. USD$110 per night applies for Single Room.
    Airport transfer: available in Paris(only pick up from CDG and ORY of Paris), Amsterdam(AMS), Frankfurt(FRA), Rome(FCO/CIA). Airport, Train, hotel, meeting place transfer (available between 7:00am and 10pm), USD$45 each way per person (based on two people).
    What it's like to travel on a Flexi Tour? How does it work?
    • You decide how many days you want to travel
    • Each day you can travel to a different place
    For example, if you want to stop in Florence (Day 3), please select "3" in "Number of Days". Please note the hotel accommodation is not included on the last day of your tour. List price is per person per day.
    Changing your departure city is easy, just click on any "marker" along the route. To see other available loops, check out the complete "Europe Freestyle Bus Tours".

    Itinerary

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    Day 1

    Sunday: Lucerne - Milan - Verona - Venice (400 km) (527 km)

    From Lucerne, we’ll drive to Milan, prominent Italian city and fashion capital of the world. When we arrive, we’ll view the immense Sforza Castle, once the stronghold housing the Duchy of Milan, now home to a number of the city’s museums and art galleries. Then we’ll head to the glass-covered 19th Century shopping plaza, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, followed by a visit to the world-renowned La Scala Opera House, a the picturesque example of traditional Italian architecture. Afterwards, we’ll drive to the city of Verona, filled with both historical buildings and romance. We stop first at the Verona Arena, a Roman Amphitheatre considered one of the best preserved ancient structures of its kind. Then we’ll walk the streets that served as a setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, including the short passageway leading to the Balcony of Juliet at Villa Capuleti, a pilgrimage place for lovers and now a popular wedding venue. The evening will take us from Verona to Venice, the city of canals for a night's stay.

    Hotel (Reference only)
    Hotel Plaza Mestre
    Viale Stazione 36
    Mestre - Venice
    www.hotelplazavenice.com     		Sheraton Padova Hotel
    Corso Argentina 5,
    35129 Padova
    www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton
    Day 2

    Monday: Venice - Rome (550 km) (542 km)

    After breakfast in Venice, we’ll take a waterbus along the canals through the city, past many of the marvelous churches and structures showcasing Venetian architecture, stopping off at San Marco Square. Here we will see the Basilica di San Marco, one of the best known and preserved examples of Byzantine building style. Nearby, we will make our way to view the Bridge of Sighs, the beautiful limestone walkway that connects the old prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace, which was often the last view convicts would have of the city before their inprisonment. Then, after witnessing a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing, we’ll take gondola ride* through the Grand Canal that you will not want to miss. In the afternoon, we transfer to Rome or a nearby city for the night.

    Hotel (Reference only)
    Idea Hotel Roma Z3
    Via Amos Zanibelli 13/15
    00155 Roma
    http://www.ideahotel.it/     		Domina hotel conference capannelle-roma
    Via Siderno 37, Localita Statuario,
    00178 Roma
    www.dominahotels.com/
    Day 3

    Tuesday: Rome - Vatican - Florence (280 km) (431 km)

    Our first stop in the region will be the Vatican, the world’s smallest sovereign state, where we’ll head to its grandest and most celebrated church, St. Peter's Basilica. The basilica, which houses the burial place of St. Peter, is considered one of the holiest sites in the Christian world and is a showcase of the artistic and architectural styles of several Renaissance era greats, including Michelangelo. After lunch, we head out to Rome to enjoy a tour that will take us to the Colosseum*, the Arch of Constantine, and the Pantheon. Afterwards we’ll stop by the Trevi Fountain where you can throw a coin and make the traditional wish to return to Rome, and then enjoy a relaxing stroll through the Piazza di Spagna and the nearby Spanish Steps. Later, we’ll transfer to nearby Florence to stay overnight.

    Hotel (Reference only)
    Hotel I ciliegi
    Piazza Giorgio Amendola, 4
    Reggello
    www.hoteliciliegi.com/     		Hotel Moderno
    Via Londra 5,
    50065 Pontassieve-Florence
    www.hotelmodernofirenze.it
    Day 4

    Wednesday: Florence - Pisa - Genoa (550 km) (Green) (259 km)

    Breakfast in Florence will be followed by a tour of the city, often called the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. We’ll first enjoy a panoramic view of the Piazzale Michelangelo, followed by a sightseeing tour on foot that features the Ponte Vecchio and Arno River, the Piazza del Duomo with its free-standing Campanile Tower designed by Giotto, and finally the Uffizi Gallery, one of the finest and oldest art galleries in the world. You will have ample time to shop through Florence for some of the world’s premier leather goods before we leave to drive to Pisa to see its famous Leaning Tower. After a stop at the beautiful Duomo (Cathedral) and Baptistry in Pisa, we'll continue on to Genoa or a city nearby for overnight.

    Hotel (Reference only)
    Loano 2 Village
    Riviera delle Palme - Via degli Alpini, 6
    Loano
    www.loano2village.it/     		Miramare Continental
    Corso Matuzia 9,
    18038 San Remo
    http://www.miramaresanremo.it/
    Day 5

    Thursday: Genoa - Monaco - Nice - Cannes - Avignon (450 km) (470 km)

    This day features a journey along the Mediterranean Sea to the picturesque city-state of Monaco on the French Riviera. We’ll enjoy the breathtaking scenery as we visit this small country’s major attraction, the grand palace and celebrated casino in Monte Carlo. We’ll make a brief stop at Nice for a view of the beautiful city, before making our way to the world famous Fragonard Perfume Factory to sample and learn more about their wares. After this fragrant tour, we will reach Cannes, host to one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, where we’ll have the opportunity to take photos at the Palais des Festival and then relax on the beach. Tonight we’ll stay in the Provençal town of Avignon.

    Hotel (Reference only)
    Novotel Avignon Sud
    2968 Ave de l'amandier, Route de Marseille
    84000 Avignon
    www.accorhotels.com/     		Express by Holiday Inn Avignon
    2 Rue Mere Teresa
    8400 Avignon
    www.hiexpress.com
    Day 6

    Friday: Avignon - Paris (700 km) (691 km)

    Our day is spent en route from Avignon to Paris, driving through scenic French countryside, reaching Paris in the evening where we’ll stay overnight.

    Hotel (Reference only)
    Express by Holiday Inn Porte d'Italie
    1-3 Rue Elisee Reclus
    Kremlin Bicetre, 94270 (Paris)
    www.hiexpress.com     		Kyriad Joinville le Pont
    16 Rue Edouard Vaillant
    94300 Joinville le Pont (Paris)
    www.kyriad.fr
    Day 7

    Saturday: Paris - Lucerne (650 km) (667 km)

    Today, we’ll drive from Paris to Lucerne, past small villages and charming landscapes to Basel, Switzerland, and from there on to Lucerne, where we will arrive in the early evening.

    *Optional activity; fee not included in tour price. See “Exclusions” for cost details.

    IMPORTANT! Itinerary and End City Variations:
    We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary the end cities and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.

    • Departure and Return Details

      Departure times and locations:
    • The above departure information is tentative and it will be confirmed at the time of reservation.

    • Inclusions

    • Hotel: Twin share basis. For child 2 - 11 year old sharing a room with 2 adults.
      (Hotel information is confirmed 24 hours prior departure.)
    • Transportation: Air Conditioned luxury coach and other transportation listed in itinerary.
    • Breakfast: Daily Continental breakfast. All others meals not listed are at your expense.
    • Guide: Professional Chinese speaking tour guide(Level 2: semi-guided tour)

    • Exclusions

    • Travel insurance, visa fees
    • Any charges for additional itinerary are not listed in itinerary
    • Service Fees for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5 Euro /day per person).
    • Excess baggage charges from Airlines
    • Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service charges
    • Losses or additional expenses: The Company will accept no responsibilities for losses or additional expense due to accident.
    • Admission fees to attractions:

      *** Please note that prices below are subject to change ***

      • Main Attractions Admission Fees (if applicable)
          Coloseum 12.00 Euro
          Condola (Based on 6 persons per condola） 25.00 Euro

      • Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable)
          Chinese Lunch or Dinner (10 or more ppl) 15.00 - 20.00 Euro (Swiss Franc 25.00 Euro)
          Italian Spaghetti Menu 20.00 Euro

      • Mandatory entrance fees for Italy tour (if applicable)
        (Fee must paid before entering the city - price per person, no child discount)
          Venice City entrance + Boat trip 15.00 Euro
          Florence City entrance 10.00 Euro
          Rome City entrance 10.00 Euro
          Pisa City entrance 5.00 Euro
          Monte Carlo City entrance 5.00 Euro

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    Booking changes
    A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.

    Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
    Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Taketours by email or through web mail at Contact Us.

    Cancellation penalties per person as follows:

    • Up to 31 days prior to departure - 10% of total purchase amount.
    • 15-30 days prior to departure - 30% of total purchase amount.
    • 7-14 days prior to departure - 60% of total purchase amount.
    • Less than 7 days of departure or no show - 100% per person.
    • Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
    • Dates are based on the local time in Europe.
    • There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.

    Itinerary Variations
    We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.

    Tour Cancellation:
    We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.

    Currency Fluctuations:
    All tour prices are current at the time of publication and are susceptible to currency fluctuations. We reserve the right to alter the tour price in accordance with changes in foreign exchanges rates and changes in prices for services. The rate that you pay when you reserve your tour will protect you against future currency fluctuations; on the other hand, no price adjust (refund) will be made based upon change in tour prices.

    Remarks

    1. The Company is not liable for any delay or expense.
    2. The Company will accept no responsibilities for losses or additional expense due to accident, delay, weather, strike or cause beyond its control.
    3. Passengers must have a valid passport. Your passport must remain valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date. The Company will not be held responsible for any expenses if passenger is refused entry by any country.
    4. The Company is not liable if passenger decide to withdraw during the tour.
    5. The Company reserves the right to alter or curtail the itinerary substitute hotels and/or conveyances as it is deemed necessary.
    6. The Company do not accept liability for acts of violence for any single sharing a room with others.
    7. Non-refundable for any unused portion of the tour and any meals listed in itinerary after departure whatever the reason is that you cannot continue with the tour.
    8. The Company also reserves the right to require any individual to withdraw from the tour if deemed his/her act of conduct is detrimental to or incompatible with the interest, harmony & welfare of other passengers and the tour as a whole. The Company shall be under no further liability thereafter to any such person.
    9. The Company is not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

    Responsibility
    The Company acts only as an agent and/or intermediary for independent suppliers. As a result it retains other contractors to provide transportation, accommodation and other related travel services. The Company accepts no responsibility for any such losses or any additional expenses or and distress due to delays, sickness, weather, strikes or any other causes.

    1. Passengers shall be regarded as carrying his/her own risk with respect to loss or injury to person or property. The Company is not liable for any loss, injury, accident, damage, delay or expense which may arise during the tour.
    2. Passenger accepts full responsibility for losses and expenses due to delay, sickness, weather, strikes, wars, quarantine and changes in itinerary.
    3. The Company will not held responsible if passenger carries any unlawful items or irregularities, any losses and expenses are the responsibility of the passenger.
    4. The Company, tour guide and driver do not accept liability for lost or stolen personal property during the tour.

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