Dear
Italy
Tour
Enthusiast,
QueensLander
Tours
extends
our
personal
invitation
for
you
to
join
us
on
the
Italy
Tour
of
a
lifetime,
and
one
you
won’t
soon
forget.
QueensLander
Tours'
small-group
“Italy's
Great
Cities”
touring
program
has
grown
increasingly
popular
over
the
last
two
years
with
Italy
being
our
#1
destination
of
outbound
US
travelers
to
Europe.
If
you’ve
ever
been
to
Italy,
then
you
can
relate
to
the
above
sentiment
by
Robert
Browning...Italy
is
a
place
that,
once
you’ve
been,
it
never
quite
leaves
you.
It
becomes
a
part
of
you,
always
there,
whispering
to
you
like
a
long-lost
friend,
wanting
you
to
stop
in
for
a
visit
and
if
you’ve
never
been,
then
you
only
have
to
imagine
places
like
the
Colosseum
in
Rome,
the
Duomo
of
Florence
or
the
water-filled
streets
of
Venice
to
awaken
inside
of
you
the
part
that
longs
to
see
and
experience
a
place
where
history
is
so
alive,
it
speaks
to
you
from
every
plaza,
every
church
and
even
the
very
stones
beneath
your
feet.
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This
is
the
"Great
Cities
of
Italy
Tour,”
and
we’ll
be
focusing
on
four
of
the
most
well-known
in
all
of
Europe
-
Venice,
Florence
(located
in
the
heart
of
Tuscany),
Sorrento
and
of
course
Rome,
along
with
visits
to
charming
seaside
villages
like
Positano
and
Amalfi
on
the
Amalfi
Coast,
and
Tuscany's
Cortona,
Siena
and
San
Gimignano
with
their
undiscovered
secrets!
Let’s
start
in
Venice…Ah,
Venezia!
VENICE
-
VENEZIA
Your
introduction
to
Italy
begins
in
what
may
well
be
the
most
enchanting
city
in
all
of
Italy-Venice,
and
it
is
here
in
Venice,
where
cars
are
not
allowed
and
fresh
seafood
beckons
from
every
neighborhood
trattoria,
where
we
begin
our
tour.
Who
hasn’t
wanted
to
see
this
“most
romantic”
of
cities,
with
its
water-filled
canals
and
that
famous
Venetian
glass?
Here,
you’ll
have
the
opportunity
to
do
just
that,
including
a
private
boat
for
a
tour
along
the
Giudecca
canal.
We’ll
also
visit
Saint
Mark’s
Square
and
Saint
Mark’s
Basilica,
the
Doges’
Palace
and
the
Bridge
of
Sighs.
Take
advantage
of
Venice
and
enjoy
an
authentic
gondola
ride
or
simply
wander
the
streets
of
Venice
and
get
lost
in
this
city's
romance!
The
romance
of
this
city
is
apparent
at
every
step…take
a
few
minutes
to
just
soak
it
all
in.
From
Venice,
we
head
to
the
heart
of
the
Tuscany
region,
Florence.
FLORENCE
-
FIRENZE
Florence
will
then
be
our
home
for
the
next
few
nights.
Florence
is
known
as
the
birthplace
of
the
Renaissance,
and
for
good
reason.
Florence
is
home
to
some
of
the
most
famous
artwork
in
the
world,
by
geniuses
such
as
Botticelli,
Brunelleschi,
Cellini,
Donatello,
Fra
Angelico,
Ghiberti,
Giotto,
Leonardo,
Michelangelo
and
Raphael.
Even
if
you’re
not
well-schooled
in
art
history,
Michelangelo’s
David,
Botticelli’s
Birth
of
Venus,
Giotto’s
campanile
(bell
tower)
and
Brunelleschi’s
dome
on
the
Duomo
are
a
few
of
the
sights
with
which
you
are
probably
familiar.
We’ll
join
our
guide
for
a
walkabout
tour
of
Florence,
where
we’ll
see
many
of
the
sites
described
above
as
well
as
get
an
in-depth
commentary
on
the
history
of
Florence.
And
as
before,
you’ll
also
have
plenty
of
time
to
enjoy
shopping
the
various
markets
or
to
do
some
sightseeing
on
your
own.
UNDER
THE
TUSCAN
SUN
-
SAN
GIMIGNANO
&
SIENA
We
venture
deep
into
the
Chianti
countryside
(known
as
“Chianti”for
the
fine
wines
produced
in
this
region
-
look
for
the
Black
Rooster
to
ensure
you
have
true
Chianti
produced
wine)
to
immerse
ourselves
in
the
romance
that
is
Tuscany.
San
Gimignano’s
skyline
is
impressive,
made
up
of
the
13
remaining
towers
dating
back
from
the
11
th
century
(it
once
had
as
many
as
72
towers!).
Also
known
as
the
Manhattan
of
Tuscany
(because
of
its
skyscraper
skyline),
San
Gimignano
rises
on
a
hill
dominating
the
Elsa
Valley
and
exudes
character
from
every
stone.
You’ll
feel
like
you’ve
stepped
back
in
time
to
the
Middle
Ages
as
you
walk
along
the
cobblestoned
streets
of
this
charming
town.
Siena
is
a
city
that
has
perhaps
preserved
its
original
character
more
markedly
than
any
other
city
in
Italy.
The
narrow
streets
and
medieval
gates,
walls
and
towers
will
have
you
again
feeling
like
you
are
transported
back
to
the
Middle
Ages.
The
soaring
skyline
is
its
pride
and
is
dominated
by
the
gothic
cathedral
(Duomo)
and
the
taut
needle
of
the
Torre
del
Mangia.
Siena’s
piazza
is
perhaps
one
of
the
most
unusual
we
will
see
on
our
trip.
It's
a
lot
of
walking
but
well
worth
it.
After
our
full
day
of
exploring
under
the
Tuscan
sun
we
make
our
way
to
Rome,
where
all
roads
lead.
Just
sit
back,
relax
and
enjoy
the
view
as
we
pass
through
some
of
the
most
beautiful
scenery
in
Tuscany.
ROME
-
THERE
WAS
ONCE
A
DREAM
CALLED
ROME
"All
Roads
Lead
to
Rome…”
In
“City
of
the
Soul,”
William
Murray
quotes
a
friend
of
his
who
had
this
to
say
about
Rome:
“It’s
not
only
the
physical
beauty
of
the
place…It’s
the
smell
of
it,
the
aura
of
great
history
in
the
stones
of
every
street
and
every
building.
To
be
in
Rome
is
to
be
in
touch
with
everything
in
life
that
really
matters.”
It
is
in
Rome,
one
of
the
world’s
great
cities,
where
we’ll
spend
the
last
three
nights
of
our
tour.
We’ll
stay
in
the
heart
of
the
city,
with
easy
access
to
all
the
major
historical
sites.
We’ll
take
you
on
guided
tours
of
the
Colosseum,
the
Roman
Forum
and
Palatine
Hill
where
you'll
see
the
splendor
that
was
once
Rome...we
also
do
a
brief
tour
of
the
Sistine
Chapel
and
Saint
Peter’s
Square
in
the
Vatican.
You
are
also
welcome
to
join
us
on
optional
tours
of
the
monuments
of
Rome,
where
we’ll
explore
the
Pantheon
and
the
Piazza
Navona.
Other
optional
tours
include
an
evening
“illuminated”
tour
of
Rome,
for
a
guided
tour
of
Rome
at
night.
As
in
each
of
the
cities
we
will
visit,
you
will
have
plenty
of
time
on
your
own
to
explore
as
you
wish,
whether
that
includes
joining
us
on
one
of
our
optional
tours,
strolling
down
hidden
streets
to
see
where
the
day
might
lead
you
or
sitting
in
Artists’
Square
sipping
a
cappuccino,
watching
the
people
go
by.
AMALFI
COAST
-
Consider
extending
to
the
Amalfi
Coast
after
the
tour!
we're
off
to
the
southwest
coast...it's
the
Amalfi
Coast
and
it
is
truly
one
of
the
most
scenic
destinations
in
the
world.
Welcome
to
Positano
and
Sorrento.
We
overnight
in
the
village
by
the
sea,
Sorrento,
and
words
don't
do
this
leg
of
our
journey
justice.
Just
wait
and
see!
At
tour’s
end,
we
depart
from
Naples
airport
to
go
back
home
to
the
United
States,
but
if
you
would
like
to
stay
a
little
longer,
we
have
a
lot
of
suggestions
for
some
places
you
might
like
to
visit…it’s
entirely
up
to
you.
But
whatever
you
choose,
whether
to
come
home
at
tour’s
end
or
whether
to
stay
so
you
can
take
an
excursion
down
to
the
Isle
of
Capri
or
maybe
the
Cinue
Terra,
just
know
that
you’ll
be
leaving
with
the
kind
of
priceless
memories
that
some
people
only
dream
of,
and
quite
possibly
an
extra
suitcase
full
of
souvenirs!
Something
for
everyone…
Whether
you’re
a
“first-timer”
to
Italy
or
have
visited
many
times,
we
invite
you
to
join
us
for
“
Italy
in
the
Fall.”
We
have
specially
designed
a
tour
catered
to
those
of
you
who
have
never
been
to
Italy.
For
one
set
price,
you’ll
be
staying
in
first-class
accommodations
in
each
city
and
have
the
experience
of
local,
English-speaking
tour
guides.
You’ll
have
a
chance
to
visit
all
the
major,
“must-see”
sites,
plus
enough
free
time
on
your
own
to
visit
the
places
that
really
matter
to
you…or,
you
can
simply
enjoy
that
time
relishing
your
first
taste
of
Italian
espresso
in
the
town
plaza-it’s
entirely
up
to
you.
Also
included
are
in-depth
tours
in
each
city,
group
transportation
in
an
air-conditioned
motorcoach,
admission
and
entrance
fees
for
each
stop
on
our
tours,
breakfast
each
morning
and
four
all-inclusive
dinners.
And
if
you
have
been
to
Italy
before
and
maybe
want
something
a
little
different,
you
have
the
opportunity
of
choosing
to
go
as
a
“first-timer”
(there
are
many
sites
you
could
see
a
hundred
times
and
still
find
something
new!)
or
adding
on
whichever
tours
and
attractions
are
to
your
liking
and
interest,
essentially
building
your
own
trip
(simply
call
us
at
1
(877)
865-6711
for
a
custom
quote).
That
all
sounds
great!
But…
By
now,
you
might
be
thinking,
“Gee,
I’d
really
love
to
see
Italy,
but
I
just
can’t
right
now,
maybe
someday
I’d
like
to
go…Well,
that
someday
is
now.
Just
think
about
this-when
you
look
back
on
your
life,
what
do
you
see?
If
you’re
like
me,
you
remember
the
times
spent
with
friends
and
family,
maybe
family
vacations,
places
you’ve
visited,
experiences
shared
with
loved
ones.
It
becomes
easy
to
put
things
off,
things
that
you’ve
dreamed
of,
or
maybe
something
you’ve
always
wanted
to
do,
but
someday
will
always
just
be
“someday”
unless
you
do
something
about
it
NOW.
You
may
also
be
thinking,
“But
traveling
to
a
foreign
country
can
be
intimidating-where
to
stay?
What
to
see?
Where
to
eat?”
This
is
where
I
come
in!
I
take
care
of
all
the
details,
so
you
can
simply
focus
on
enjoying
what
little
time
you
have
over
there.
QueensLander
Tours
is
dedicated
to
making
each
trip
you
take
with
us
the
best
you’ll
ever
experience.
Your
time
is
precious-you
want
to
see
as
much
as
you
can
while
you’re
there.
Your
money
is
precious-you
want
to
make
every
dollar
count…Every
detail
is
taken
care
of
so
that
the
only
thing
you
have
to
worry
about
is
what
to
pack.
Lynette
of
Brisbane,
Australia
had
this
to
say
about
us:
QueensLander's
dedication
to
making
our
touring
experience
informative,
entertaining
and
their
attentiveness
to
each
detail
was
absolutely
delightful...having
our
QueensLander
Tour
Captain
along
as
well
as
a
genuine
local
(and
knowledgeable)
guide
onboard
made
for
a
fantastic
touring
experience
of
Italy
and
Europe!"
By
now,
you’re
probably
wondering,
“But
how
much
does
all
of
this
cost?”
Good
question.
But
first,
let’s
consider
just
the
cost
of
a
good
hotel.
Frommer’s
2006
guidebook
on
Italy
suggests
several
“moderately
priced”
hotels,
all
of
which
average
around
$250
a
night
(most
a
lot
more)
.
Even
an
“inexpensive”
hotel
averages
over
$150
per
night.
Even
then,
the
prices
vary
widely,
depending
on
where
in
the
city
you
want
to
stay.
There
are
similar
listings
or
both
Venice
and
Florence.
And
these
are
just
for
“inexpensive”
or
“moderately”
priced
hotels!
For
our
“First-Timer’s,”
all-inclusive
package,
what
we’re
offering
are
first-class
accommodations
in
the
heart
of
each
city,
easily
accessible
to
the
very
places
you
want
to
see,
plus
several
meals,
transportation,
guided
tours
and
the
peace
of
mind
knowing
that
it’s
all
taken
care
of
for
you.
That’s
little
more
than
you’d
spend
on
just
“moderate”
accommodations!
In
addition,
if
you
have
traveled
in
Italy
before
and
maybe
want
to
be
a
little
more
independent,
we
have
an
additional
option
we
call
our
“returning
traveler”
option.
You’ll
still
get
the
same
first-class
customer
service
and
first-class
accommodations
from
us,
but
you’ll
have
the
freedom
of
spending
your
days
as
you
wish,
with
the
option
of
adding
on
only
those
tours/meals/etc.
that
you
are
interested
in,
as
these
are
not
included
but
are
all
available
as
“optional”
tours.
Whether
you
want
to
go
as
a
“first-timer”
and
let
us
worry
about
all
the
details
or
you
want
to
be
a
little
more
independent
and
essentially
“build
your
own
trip”
(while
knowing
all
the
major
stuff
is
taken
care
of),
we
have
the
perfect
trip
for
you.
Call
us-we
can’t
wait
to
talk
to
you!
(
1-877-865-6711
)
Frances
Mayes
in
“Under
the
Tuscan
Sun”
once
said
that
“…most
trips
have
an
underlying
quest.
We’re
looking
for
something.
What?
Fun,
escape,
adventure-but
then
what?”
Everyone
travels
for
different
reasons,
but
my
question
for
you
would
be
what
are
you
looking
for?
And,
no
matter
what
the
answer
to
that
may
be,
I
can
guarantee
one
thing-this
trip
can
be
life
changing.
To
experience
another
culture,
to
open
your
eyes
to
another
part
of
the
world,
to
step
in
another’s
shoes,
if
even
for
a
few
days,
it
changes
you,
even
if
only
a
little.
Remember
Robert
Browning,
from
the
beginning
of
the
letter?
“Open
my
heart
and
you
will
see,
engraved
inside
of
it,
‘
Italy.’”
Come,
if
you
dare,
and
you
may
just
leave
with
a
little
bit
of
Italy
etched
on
your
soul
as
well.
I
do
look
forward
to
traveling
with
you
to
Italy.
Please
drop
me
a
line
with
any
question
you
might
have!
Sincerely,
Mark
Story
-
You
can
ask
me
any
question
about
Italy,
this
tour
or
any
vacation
you're
planning
to
take
to
Italy
by
calling
or
email:
1
(877)
865-6711
Mark@QLTours.com
Italy
Tour
Program
Manager
QueensLander
Tours
- Venice
- St.
Mark's
Square
- Florence
- Duomo,
Michelangelo's
David
- San
Gimignano
- Vatican
City
&
St.
Peter's
Basilica
and
Square
- Coloseum
&
the
Roman
Forum
- Rome
- Castel
San
Angelo
While
enjoying
your
time
'under
the
Tuscan
sun'
discover
the
romance
of
this
quaint
Tuscan
town.
Okay,
so
you
won't
want
to
leave
these
hotels.
Perched
perfectly
on
the
cliffs
at
Sorrento
and
each
guest
room
has
an
incredible
view!