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A Very Special Welcome Letter:

“Open my heart and you will see,
engraved inside of it, ‘ Italy.’”
-Robert Browning

Dear Italy Tour Enthusiast,

QueensLander Tours extends our personal invitation for you to join us on the Small Group Italy Tour of a lifetime, and one Italy tour you won’t soon forget. QueensLander Tours' small-group “Italy's Great Cities” tour program has grown increasingly popular over the last two years with Italy being our #1 Italy tour package of outbound US travelers to Europe.

If you’ve ever been to Italy, then you canrelate 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 San Marco's plaza in Venice, the romantic Lake district of northern Italy to the remote and oh so Italian Cinque Terre 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.

This is "Italy's Best Tour with the Amalfi Coast" – from Venice, to Tuscany to Rome to the Amalfi Coast - truly the very Best Italy has to offer!

Quick Jump to Itinerary

And 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...See itinerary below for full details.

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. 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!

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 )

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

ITINERARY

YOUR TRUE SMALL-GROUP TOUR INCLUDES

•  All Breakfasts

•  4 Italian dining “events” with regional wine and cuisine!

•  Dinners include bottled “la aqua naturale” water, coffee, soda or wine*

• Farewell Feast & Celebration Galas kick-off the tour and caps with the perfect finale!

•  Baggage handling, hotel taxes, hotel service charges (items of a personal nature not included)

•  Gratuities are included for your Tour Captain, Local Guides and Drivers. Your wait staff’s gratuities are also included on the two included dinners. You may pay additional gratuity to the Tour Captain, Local Guides and Drivers if you feel they went beyond the ‘call of duty.’

•  All Sightseeing and Admissions described in itinerary – we never up-sell while on tour!

•  Wireless headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in select public places – select itineraries.

•  Deluxe, air-conditioned mini-coaches with panoramic windows and comfortable bucket seats

•  Certain departures include Eurostar 1^st Class Rail Travel with Reserved Seats

•  Services of English-speaking Tour Captain and Italian-authorized local QueensLander guides throughout tour

•  Quality hotel properties that boast authentic Italian culture and style! Private baths, all non-smoking and centrally located!

 

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1 | Depart the United States on your Trans-Atlantic flight to Europe. Yes, we can arrange your air travel from the QueensLander air department. We’ll work with you to get the absolutely lowest-fare available based on your travel preferences. We utilize both our own air department and online agencies to find the best rate.  

Day 2 | Welcome to Venice, Italy

If you opted for our arrival transfer, you will meet our driver, Luigi or one of his staff, at the Venice airport (transfers not included - exclusive private transfer $249 per boat - divided by number in your party) and make your way to our hotel in the heart of Venice located very near St. Mark's Square.  Enjoy a great location in Venice with our hotel and then join the Tour Captain in the lobby tonight for an included Welcome Dinner to Venice!    Ah Venice!!

 

· BREAKFAST INCLUDED

· INCLUDED WELCOME DINNER TONIGHT: Join your Tour Captain for a Welcome Feast in Venice, Italy. Experience what can only be described as a tour of the best cuisine in Italy!

 

Day 3 | Venice | Giudecca Canal, St. Mark's Square, Doges' Palace, Bridge of Sighs

 

Start your morning sightseeing in style as your Tour Captain and our local Guide escorts you throughout Venice! We tour by walking today, with in-depth visits to St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica, the DOGES' PALACE and the Bridge of Sighs. The romance of this city is apparent every step of the way, from Venetian glass blowers fashioning their craft in their traditional style to the classic gondola ride.  Enjoy a boat ride on Luigi’s new authentic Venetian boat over to the Isle of Murano to experience the original glass blowers – quite fascinating to observe! The afternoon is at your leisure as you explore the city of Venice. You may opt to join your Tour Captain tonight for dinner (departs from lobby) or opt to explore on your own throughout Venice!

 

· BREAKFAST INCLUDED

 

Day 4 | Venice to Florence | Birthplace of the Renaissance

 

We embark on the EuroStar via 1st Class service with reserved seats to Florence. Florence is the city of Arts and birthplace to the Renaissance. After transferring from the Florence Train Station (smaller groups of less than 10 passengers may utilize taxi service arranged and included by Tour Captain), we check-in to our hotel to freshen up and meet in the lobby for a short walk through the cobblestones streets to dinner.  Enjoy 2 nights at the J&J Historic House Hotel or similar. The J&J is a converted convent – it’s authentic Italiano and perfectly located in the heart of Firenze (Florence!).  Tonight included dining at a delightful restaurant, fully authentic! Florence welcomes us with a variety of regional cuisine, beverages and a sampling of fine local wines.

 

· BREAKFAST INCLUDED

· INCLUDED REGIONAL WINES WITH DINNER TONIGHT

 

Day 5 | Discovering Florence

 

Today join your Tour Captain and our local guide on a leisurely walkabout of Florence. Florence boasts a variety of fine sights to see, including Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistry's Bronze "Gate of Paradise," Giotto's Bell Tower, Signoria Square and the Accademia Galleria where Michelangelo's David is housed. A great tour and perfectly balanced day allows you to enjoy the afternoon for shopping and sightseeing on your own. We highly recommend the Uffizi Gallery if you want to dig deeper into the vast riches of Florence’s art and heritage. Tonight’s dinner is optional – join your Tour Captain in the lobby or explore Florence on your own tonight for a great feast!

 

· BREAKFAST INCLUDED

· ADMISSION TO ACCADEMIA INCLUDED

 

Day 6 | Under the Tuscan Sun – Discovering San Gimignano and Villa Dievole Estate in the heart of beautiful Tuscany and Chianti regions

 

This morning we enter deep into the heart of Tuscany with a stop in the hilltop village of San Gimignano - One of San Gimignano’s most impressive sights is the medieval skyline made up of 13 remaining towers dating back from the 11th century. San Gimignano rises on a hill dominating the Elsa Valley. The town increased in wealth and developed greatly during the Middle-Ages thanks to the "Via Francigena" the trading and pilgrim's route that crossed it. Once in San Gimignano, we enjoy a walking sightseeing experience with our local guide. San Gimignano also has several distractions for shopping – so dig in and enjoy! – from San Gimi we're off to Villa Dievole Estate for a tour of the cellars and a delightful wine tasting with appetizers. Experience the castle grounds with a tour of the cellars along with wine-tasting featuring palate-pleasing appetizers including pecorino cheese and bruschetta!  You’ll get your fill of classic Chianti and Tuscan vino along with delicate cuisine. We overnight tonight in Cortona - absolutely beautiful!

·         BREAKFAST INCLUDED

·         INCLUDED DINING TONIGHT: Join your Tour Captain for a welcome dinner in Toscana!

 

Day 7 | Cortona | On to Rome

After breakfast, enjoy morning in Cortona – is a small but fascinating city in the province of Arezzo , Tuscany , central Italy , situated on a commanding hill, and overlooking Lake Trasimeno . Its cyclopean walls, still in great part preserved, are said to be 3000 years old. It was one of the twelve cities of Etruria and is our host this morning as we observe Italian life in Tuscany! Depart 12:00 for departure for Rome – where all roads lead. We check into our hotel, the Hotel d'Inghilterra or similar - about 2 minutes from the Spanish Steps.

 

·         BREAKFAST INCLUDED

·         INCLUDED DINING TONIGHT: Join your Tour Captain for a welcome dinner in Roma!  

Day 8 | Welcome to Rome !  Today we have in-depth touring of Rome with the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square, Roman Forum & the Colosseum.

There was a dream that was Rome . You could only whisper it. Anything more than a whisper and it would vanish, it was so fragile.

 

After a great breakfast we begin our walking tour of Rome! We begin along the banks of the Tiber River in the heart of Rome. Your Tour Captain provides commentary at important points along the route including Castello San Angelo, the Justice Palace and finally arriving at St. Peter’s square. We navigate along the outer perimeter of the square before meeting our local guide for admission and tour of Vatican City. Our 2 hour tour includes the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica – however, make note the Pope may close any of the Vatican at any time without notice for a variety of reasons. After exiting the Vatican via St. Peter’s square – smaller groups will take taxis to relocate to the Pantheon where you will enjoy a delightful lunch at one of the many restaurants in the Piazza (not included). After lunch, we continue our tour and go back in time as we visit the Roman Forum with admission to the Colosseum – one of the most impressive sights in the entire city of Rome – and did you know, all of Rome is a live archaeological dig? Literally, new discoveries are happening all of the time! Ask your Tour Captain about optional tours later today or tomorrow but join him tonight for dinner (optional)

· BREAKFAST INCLUDED

· OPTIONAL DINING TONIGHT: Join your Tour Captain for dining out tonight in!

 

Day 9 | Roman Holiday

Enjoy a free day in Rome to sightsee and explore on your own! Your Tour Captain will have a variety of activities you can opt for or you can explore on your own. Tonight, enjoy our farewell Gala dinner at an authentic Roman restaurant at the Spanish Steps with your Tour Captain. Our days have been filled with new sights, tastes and discoveries - tonight enjoy reflecting on the incredible journey we've had together!

• BREAKFAST INCLUDED

• INCLUDED FAREWELL GALA & DINNER

 

Day 10 | Check Out or Extend to Amalfi Coast!
Catch flights for the USA from Rome . Until we meet again, may your days be full of discovery and your nights full of good friends.

 

·         BREAKFAST INCLUDED

·         TRANSFER TO AIRPORT OR AMALFI COAST INCLUDED

 

 

Day 10 | Onward to the Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast beckons our arrival - Depart from Rome this morning and visit Amalfi and Positano and then we head up the coast to check in to our hotel in Sorrento for 2 nights on the Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi Coast is one of the most splendidly beautiful--and historically significant--areas in Italy. The area is comprised of the southern coast of the Sorrentine Peninsula, south of Naples and part of the province of Salerno. In the northern coast we find the town of Sorrento, from which the Peninsula derives its name, and along the southern coast one will find the region's main towns of Positano, Ravello, Atrani, and Amalfi. The island of Capri , located nearby in the Bay of Naples , is also considered part of the Amalfi Coast .

 

The rugged coastline, sunny brilliance, and high mountain towns of the Amalfi Coast --as well as its proximity to Naples and the major archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum --have made the area a favorite with tourists, artists, and writers. Sorrento, Capri, and Positano have flourished as a home base for wealthy expatriates, particularly since the end of World War II. The town of Amalfi itself was at one time an important port in the region during the Middle Ages, and much more populated than it is today. Enjoy a relaxing day exploring the four principal destinations of the Amalfi Coast. Fall under the spell of the enchanting Amalfi coast where the most beautiful coastline in world offers incredible views throughout its course.

 

Visit the town of Sorrento which has been a popular resort since Roman Times, perched above the sea with its picturesque bays enjoy distant views of the Isle of Capri, while admiring the surrounding hills covered in vines. Stroll around the narrow alleys of Positano which enjoys an unsurpassed position along the Amalfi coast where delightful white and pastel-colored houses litter the hillside. Along with the beautiful beaches, its ancient fishing port, the splendid majolica dome of the church of Santa Maria Assunta and artisan shops you'll enjoy a taste of the “Dolce Vita”. In the town of Amalfi, enjoyed a prestigious past when it once a major naval power. Made of a labyrinth of narrow lanes and alleyways that climbs the surrounding hills, the town features typical Mediterranean style architecture with houses piled one on top of the other. Here you can sample the local Lemoncella drink or perhaps visit the celebrated “Paradise Cloister” built in Arabian style that dates back to the thirteenth century.  

 

Our hotel tonight is the Hotel BelAir in Sorrento or similar.

 
• BREAKFAST INCLUDED
 

Our time is drawing to an end but we have made many memories - and great photos - let's plan to share them upon our return home! Ciao!  

   

 

Day 11 | A Free Day on the Amalfi Coast

Enjoy a free day to explore on your own! Maybe it’s Pompeii for you? Or just strolling the Amalfi Coast and sipping the Limoncello! Tonight we convene for our Farewell Gala Dinner!

• INCLUDED DINING TONIGHT: Welcome to the Amalfi Coast !
Join your Tour Captain for our Farewell Gala tonight at a local Italian restaurant. The perfect ending to a delightfully perfect tour of Italy !

 

 

Day 12 | Check Out or Extend Further. Arrividerci Day
Catch flights for the USA from Naples or Rome – transfers available to both cities – inquire with reservations! Until we meet again, may your days be full of discovery and your nights full of good friends.
 
• BREAKFAST INCLUDED

       Naples Airport: Departure Transfers Not Included. Purchase for $129 per vehicle (up to 2 people with luggage) transfer from Sorrento hotel to Naples Hotel or Airport. Please inquire with reservations.

       Rome Airport: Departure Transfers Not Included. Purchase for $479 per vehicle (up to 2 people with luggage) transfer from Sorrento hotel to Rome Airport . Please inquire with reservations.

***Tour Ends***

 

Call today to place your reservation at 1 (877) 865-6711!

 

 

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