Diana Ritter Village Travel - January 2013

All Roads Lead to Rome

And why not? Rome has been continuously inhabited for 2700 years and has become the world’s most famous open-air museum. Some sights are accessible street-side like the iconic Coliseum completed in 80 AD to seat up to 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. Your comfortable coach will circle this greatest work of Roman architecture and engineering on one of Rome’s major thoroughfares. But, look beneath your feet and down a side stairway. You can also view churches built upon the foundations ancient churches as you descend by steps deep into the eternal city.

Vatican—Smallest State in the World

Some call Vatican city the Home of the Pope since it was built over the tomb of St. Peter. Visitors flock to Vatican to experience the 11 Vatican Museums created from masterpiece collections owned by the church and gloriously displayed within the restored Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms and Vatican Gardens.

Groups receive VIP treatment as timed entrances to Vatican Museums bypass long lines of tourists without tickets.

Must See

Sistine Chapel (1534-1541)
Frescoes of the 15-16th century 12 immense paintings of the life of Christ and Moses, The Last Judgement

Raphael Rooms (16th c)
4 rooms of Renaissance frescoes Commissioned by Pope Julius II

Why Travel to Italy with Globus?

Beautiful and romantic cities, ancient ruins, breathtaking art and sculptures, architectural marvels, magnificent churches, stunning landscapes, and mouth-watering cuisine—Italy has it all.

Globus takes you to the must-see sights, such as St. Peter's Square in Rome, the ancient city of Pompeii, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, the "Gate of Paradise" in Florence, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

But they don't stop there. The art and culture of Italy have been admired worldwide for centuries, and on a Globus tour, you will go beyond the must-see sights to truly experience Italy's treasures. They weave together personal insights, unique cultural experiences, and behind-the-scenes activities to create an enriching Italy vacation for you.

Enjoy a boat cruise around Capri, taste local pastries at a traditional pasticceria, or learn to make homemade pasta from a local chef.

Enjoy $999 roundtrip air to Italy from select cities on Globus bookings made January 9 to February 12.*

Featured Itineraries:

Gems of Umbria & Tuscany
9 days from only $2,349
(per person, land only)

From Rome to Rome
March – October 2013

Itinerary featuring Rome, Spoleto, Assisi, Siena, Orvieto

A Taste of Italy
7 days from only $1,849
(per person, land only)

From Rome to Venice
February – December 2013

Itinerary featuring Rome, Florence, and Venice

Italy's Great Cities
8 days from only $1,949
(per person, land only)

From Rome to Rome
February – December 2013

Itinerary featuring Rome, Florence, and Venice

Northern Italy's Highlights & Cinque Terre
10 days from only $2,199
(per person, land only)

9 days from Rome to Rome
April – October 2013

Itinerary featuring Milan, Parma, Lucca, Santa Margherita Ligure, Turin

Italian Tapestry
9 days from only $2,429
(per person, land only)

9 days from Rome to Rome
April – October 2013

Itinerary featuring Venice, Florence, Siena, Rome, Sorrento

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*Book a 2013 Globus Italy vacation on Delta, KLM, Air France and Alitalia from JFK, Newark, Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington Dulles, Chicago, Detroit, Dallas, LAX, Seattle and Denver to receive a fixed air price of $999 per person. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between January 9 and February 12, 2013 for travel commencing by December 31, 2013. Not applicable on instant purchase air. Applies to coach class only. Air must be purchased through Globus in conjunction with an Italy vacation. Airfare will apply to the per person air price and is non-transferable. Offers not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2013 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. An additional $300 non-refundable deposit is required for air booked in conjunction with a land vacation. Once airfare is confirmed and Globus has received your full air and land deposit, your air-inclusive price is guaranteed. Globus reserves the right to ticket passengers upon receipt of full land and air deposit; Any subsequent changes and/or revisions to airline reservations at your request after receipt of full land deposit are subject to revision fees and/or airline-imposed change or cancellation fees. These fees are a minimum of $300, and in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. In addition, promotional discounts do not carry forward on changed air bookings. However, promotions in effect at the time of the change will apply. Total air price includes all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking. Air price, air tax and security fees are non-commissionable. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For the most current airline-imposed baggage fees, please check the following website, www.iflybags.com. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.