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Fabulous Divas & Gents in Italy & Greece June 15- July 3, 2021 ( including travel days) Flight + Land Investment Price Per Person: (King/Double Occupancy): $4,980.00 Price for Single Occupancy: $7,325.00 MAX DOUBLE OCCUPANCY Italy & Greece – June 15-June 30 2021 What does this investment include:
------------------------------------------------------------ DAY 1 Arrive ROME On arrival in Rome Fiumicino Airport, you will be welcomed by your local English-speaking assistant and transferred to your hotel in Rome. Overnight at Grand Hotel Palatino, or similar, in Rome. DAY 2 ROME After Breakfast, your guide meets you at the hotel, and takes you on a Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Rome (8 hours) including Coliseum and Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter’s Basilica and Square. This tour is a perfect introduction to the most famous Imperial Rome's attractions to whom is coming to Rome for the first time: Coliseum, Constantine Arch, Roman Forum and Capitol Hill. Walking through the centuries on the same footsteps of the Caesars, you will start from the majestic Colosseum, during the centuries interpreted as the allegory of the Imperial Rome. After visiting the Colosseum you'll take a pleasant stroll to the valley of the Roman Forum, pulsing heart of the Roman Empire, where, walking along the ""Sacred Way"" used for triumphal processions, you'll explore temples, basilicas, commemorative arches before getting the Capitol hill where you will complete the first part of our Ancient Rome basic tour with a breathtaking panoramic view over the Roman Forum and the Eternal City. Lunch at a local restaurant(3 course set menu, ½ mineral water, ¼ wine per person). After lunch, Visit to St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the western world and the most important point of pilgrimage in the Catholic world; highlights will include: The Pieta by Michelangelo, the tomb of St. Peter and Bernini’s magnificent Baldacchino. Visit to the Vatican Museums, which house one of the most impressive collections of art in the world; includes the map rooms, the tapestry rooms, and the magnificent Raphael Rooms, as well as the spectacular Sistine Chapel, highlighted by Michelangelo’s ceiling and his Last Judgment. Return to your hotel after the tour, and enjoy the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Rome. DAY 3 ROME - FLORENCE Breakfast at the hotel. According to train schedule, private transfer to Termini Train Station to take your train to Florence. On arrival at Florence S. Maria Novella Train Station, welcome and private transfer to your hotel with English speaking assistance. Overnight at the Mercure Firenze Centro Hotel, or similar, in Florence. DAY 4 FLORENCE After Breakfast, your guide meets you at the hotel, and takes you on a Private Morning Tour of Florence with entrance to the Accademia Gallery included (3 hours). This discovery tour begins with one of the most beautiful and romantic stops in the world: Piazzale Michelangelo, where you can drink in the sights and historic panorama of Florence lying before your eyes. You will then plunge into the city itself: first stop is the Accademia Gallery, famous for its "David of Michelangelo", the unfinished works of Prigioni, San Matteo, La Pieta di Palestria and other master pieces by great artists. The tour ends with a stroll through the historic streets of the city, to arrive in the Square of the Duomo. Here you will learn secrets of Giotto's Bell Tower, and discover the beauty of the Baptistery with its golden and bronze doors. Last but not least, there is the breathtaking Cathedral itself. After the tour, enjoy the remainder of day at your leisure. Overnight in Florence. DAY 5 FLORENCE – SIENA & SAN GIMIGNANO – FLORENCE After Breakfast,your guide meets you at the hotel, and takes you on a Full Day Private Excursion to Siena & San Gimignano (8 hours) including a visit to a local wine cellar with wine tasting and lunch, and a Gelato tasting in San Gimignano. On your way to Siena, admire the enchanting view of Monteriggioni, small medieval village enclosed by its famous walls. Upon arrival in Siena, departure for a walking tour in the historic center (about 3 hours). Among other sites, discover the famous Basilica of San Domenico, a jewel of Renaissance that was built in the 13th century and dedicated to St. Catherine of Siena. Then, walk the narrow, medieval streets of the city until you reach the spectacular Cathedral of the 12th century. After visiting Siena, you will continue your journey and after crossing the gently Chianti rolling hills you will arrive at a small and typical local farm or winery. After a walk in the vineyards and a visit of the suggestive barrique room, enjoy a wine tasting followed by lunch (3-course menu including ½ mineral water + ¼ wine + 1 coffee per person). After lunch, you will reach San Gimignano, a small and world famous walled town located on a hilltop, renowned for its tall towers, wonderful frescoes and many other valuable works of art. Enjoy some free time to explore the heart of the historical center and return to Florence. After the tour, return to Florence and enjoy the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Florence. DAY 6 FLORENCE - VENICE Breakfast at the hotel. According to train schedule, private transfer to Florence Train Station to take your train to Venice. On arrival at Venice Santa Lucia Train Station, welcome and private transfer to your hotel with English speaking assistance. Check-in is usually from 3.00pm, but you can still leave your luggage at the hotel and start enjoying the city at your own leisure. In the afternoon, your guide meets you at the hotel, and takes you on a Private Tour of Venice St Mark’s area (2 hours). Discover St Mark's Square, the heart of political and religious power of the Venetian Republic for centuries, and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks; the Basilica and its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and its adjoining prisons, that retain the true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities in the western world, the Bridge of Sighs and it's romantic traditions. You will see Marco Polo's House, the Merchants' Warehouse, and explore the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo (the Pantheon of Venice). This walking tour of Venice finishes at the evocative Rialto Bridge overlooking the Grand Canal and the Rialto Market. Overnight at the Carnival Palace Hotel, or similar, in Venice. DAY 7 VENICE / SANTORINI After Breakfast at the hotel, according to your flight schedule, private transfer to the airport to take your flight to Santorini. Upon arrival in Santorini, you will be welcomed by our English speaking representative and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is usually from 3.00pm, but you can still leave your luggage at the hotel and start enjoying the city at your own leisure. You will stay 4 nights at the El Greco Hotel, or similar, in Santorini DAY 8 SANTORINI After Breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your day in Santorini at leisure! In the afternoon, departure for a Private Boat Tour to the Volcano and Hot Springs with Sunset in Oia (approx. 6 hours) Leave the port of Athinios to embark on the traditional boat for your visit of active craters of the volcano on the top of the island of Nea Kameni. Then sail to Palea Kameni, where thermal springs provide natural warm water bathing. While the surrounding water and beaches may be cold, and winds can be daunting. Your stop will be about 30min. Next destination will be Thirassia, a typical Cycladic village with tiny houses of various colors. It is the ideal place to taste some of the traditional plates of Santorini, to swim or to discover the simple village of Manolios by donkey. On arrival to your last destination, the village is approximately 150 meters above the sea level. This distance can be covered by walking the traditional 250 steps or by donkey! Oia was severly damaged in the 1956 earthquake and much work has been involved for its restauration. The beauty of Oia is unsurpassed. In fact, it is almost impossible to describe in words. Small white houses on the hillside, interspersed by splashes of ochre color, deep fushia, cobalt blue, oyster pink and earthy red…Oia is one of the most photographed places in Greece. It has inspired artists, poets, and every visitor in Santorini. It is also best known for its breathtaking sunsets…In Oia, there are two types of dwellings, the cave houses dug into the volcanic rock on the Caldera cliffs, and the Captains houses. The caves houses used to be the homes of ship crews, whereas the Captains houses belonged to the affluent class of ship owners. Many of the churches in Oia were dedicated to sailors. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini DAY 9 SANTORINI After Breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your day in Santorini at leisure! Flying Dress Photo Shoot DAY 10 SANTORINI After Breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your day in Santorini at leisure! Signature Divas & Gents White Party DAY 11 SANTORINI - MYKONOS After Breakfast, you will be picked-up from the hotel and transferred to the port to take a fast ferry to Mykonos. On arrival in Mykonos, welcome by your English-speaking assistant and transfer to your accommodation. Check-in is usually from 3.00pm, but you can still leave your luggage at the hotel and start enjoying the city at your own leisure. You will stay 2 nights at the Petinos Hotel, or similar, in Mykonos DAY 12 MYKONOS After Breakfast, your guide meets you at the hotel and takes you on a Private Half Day City & Island Tour of Mykonos. Mykonos, with its white washed buildings, narrow winding paths and stunning beaches! Your tour starts at the port and today you will learn about the island’s history, the social customs, and you will see some of the most picturesque landscapes of the Aegean See. Agios Giannis, the serene little bay with its magnificient views to Delos Island is among our first stops, after passing the beautiful bay of Ornos. In Ano Mera, visit the Orthodox Monastery of Panagia Tourliani with its beautiful marble fountain. Along the way, stop at Kalafatis Beach, Panormos, Paranga Super Paradise. Then, you will head the city of Mykonos and will have a walk through its small picturesque streets. Return to your hotel after the tour and enjoy the remainder of day at your leisure. Overnight in Mykonos. DAY 13 MYKONOS - ATHENS After Breakfast at the hotel, private transfer to the port to take your ferry to Athens. Upon arrival in Piraeus (port of Athens), welcome and transfer to your hotel in Athens. Check-in is usually from 3.00pm, but you can still leave your luggage at the hotel and start enjoying the city at your own leisure. You will stay 2 nights at the Athenian Callirhoe Hotel, or similar, in Athens DAY 14 ATHENS After Breakfast, your guide meets you at the hotel and takes you on a Private Morning Athens Sightseeing tourincluding entrances to Acropolis archaeological site and museum. This tour gives you the opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guide will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). At the Acropolis you will visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Return to your hotel after the tour and enjoy the remainder of day at leisure. Overnight in Athens. DAY 15 ATHENS – Departure After Breakfast at the hotel, according to your flight schedules, private transfer to Athens Airport to return to Los Angeles, CA PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: Your RSVP and nonrefundable deposit fee of $350.00 to confirm your attendance. This fee will be credited to your account and a deposit will be made on your hotel room reservation. ALL ROOMMATES MUST RSVP AND PAY DEPOSIT AT THE SAME TIME. Monthly Payment Arrangements will be confirmed once deposit is made. Payments are due the 15th of each month beginning the following month. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY April 30, 2021 Payment Instructions are as follows: -Cash -Check/Money Order Payable to: Divine Diva Events (call for mailing address) -Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) online -Paypal (Sent Via Friends/Family fabulousdivas@divinedivaevents.com) -Facebook Messenger: La Shawn Denise Witt -Venmo: lashawn-witt -CashApp: $Godzdva -Zelle Pay (lashawn@divinedivaevents.com) -GooglePay Send (lashawndenisewitt@gmail.com) ***Please be sure to use the RSVP form at the bottom of this page to confirm your attendance prior to paying your deposit. *** For questions, please call/text or email me: Email: lashawn@divinedivaevents.com Phone: 310-867-0109 |