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Shop Around Italy
Milan, Florence and Rome (6 nights)
November 6-13, 2010
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On sale December 2010: November 5-12, 2011
Shop Around Tours is pleased to offer our 2010 tour at the 2008 price!
Saturday, Day 1
Depart on our direct Delta Airlines flight from New York to Milan.
Sunday, Day 2
Upon arrival at the Milan airport, we transfer to our hotel. The balance of the afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a group welcome dinner. (D)
Monday, Day 3
The shopping begins! Today we journey to the Fox Town outlet mall, just over the Swiss/Italian border. With 160 stores, Fox Town is a European rarity: an American-style outlet mall. The many brands represented here include Armani, Bally, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, La Perla, Ferragamo, Hanro, Hugo Boss, Frette, Petite Bateau, Cerruti, Les Copains, Esprit, Missoni, Miss Sixty, Iceberg, 7 for all mankind, Superga and Versace. (click here to visit the FoxTown website for a list of all the available brands.) En route, we stop in the town of Como, once the center of the medieval silk industry, to tour a silk factory that manufactures fabric for many famous designers. (B)
Tuesday, Day 4
This morning, we travel by coach from Milan to the Tuscan countryside, home to olive groves, vineyards... and Italy's top designer outlets! We'll be visiting the Dolce & Gabbana outlet, as well as The Mall, featuring Gucci, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Tods/Hogan, Marni, La Perla, Valentino, Dior, Ermenegildo Zegna, Salvatore Ferragamo, Loro Piana, Diesel, Miss Sixty, Sergio Rossi, Agnona, Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Emilio Pucci, and Unoaerre, featuring a wide selection of Italian gold jewelry. (B)
Wednesday, Day 5
We begin our day at the Prada outlet, where you'll find a wide array of merchandise from Prada and Miu Miu. We take a break from shopping at Castello di Verrazzano, in the heart of the Chianti region, where we'll enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by a sumptuous lunch featuring local Tuscan specialties. This afternoon, we'll tour a leather factory that manufactures products for many famous designers. (B, L)
Thursday, Day 6
Your morning is free for leisure, to enjoy some independent sightseeing, shopping, or simply sleep late. After lunch, we depart Florence and travel to Rome, with free time upon arrival. (B)
Friday, Day 7
Our last day in Italy is at your leisure, to shop, relax or sightsee independently. We'll gather together tonight for our farewell dinner. (B, D)
Saturday, Day 8
Depart on our direct Delta Airlines flight from Rome to New York. (B)
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Hotels: Sheraton Diana Majestic (Milan), Grand Adriatico (Florence), Eurostars International Palace (Rome)
November 6-13, 2010: $2,395
Per person, inclusive of round-trip economy class air from New York and based on double occupancy.
Single supplement: $500
Land only: $1,895
Included:
Superior First Class hotel accommodations including all taxes
Breakfast daily
Two dinners
One lunch with wine tastings
Porterage of one bag per person at hotels
Complete program as indicated on the itinerary
Round trip economy class airfare from New York to Italy and Italy to New York is included in land/air package.
Rates do not include airline taxes, fuel surcharges and security fees in the amount of $160.
Air-inclusive rates are guaranteed until 100 days prior to departure. Less than 100 days from departure, air/land rates are subject to availability.
Please visit our terms and conditions page for further information.
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