2024 USD Dates & Prices
DEPARTURE DATES
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ADULT/CHILD
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CHILD (2-11 YRS)
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Mar - 29
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$1,655.00
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$1,410.00
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May-01
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$1,575.00
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$1,335.00
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May-14
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$1,480.00
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$1,230.00
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May-25
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$1,695.00
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$1,450.00
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Jun - 11, 25
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$1,480.00
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$1,230.00
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Jul-09
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$1,480.00
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$1,230.00
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Jul - 23, 27, 30
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$1,695.00
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$1,450.00
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Aug - 06, 13
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$1,575.00
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$1,335.00
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Aug - 21, 24
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$1,695.00
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$1,450.00
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Sep-10
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$1,480.00
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$1,230.00
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Oct-19
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$1,480.00
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$1,230.00
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Dec-23
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$1,575.00
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$1,335.00
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Price per person based on 2/3 adults sharing a room
Child 2 - 11 years must share a room with 2/3 adults
Infants 0 - 23 months price is $325 for a seat in coach
only
Max occupancy per room is 3 person (excluding infants )
$115 reduction will apply for 2nd child without a bed
Single supplement will be an additional $310
Early Bird Offer
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Book 10 weeks in advance
and get
$70 OFF per adult and child
|
Book 8 weeks in advance
and get
$40 OFF per adult and
child
|
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you have any questions, our Frequently Asked Questions page may already
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Country Details
Country
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Capital
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Currency
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Visa Required
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Time
Zone
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Electricity
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Country
Code
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Italy
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Rome
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Euro
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Schengen
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UTC + 1
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230V,
50Hz
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+39
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Additional Excursions
Lake Garda Cruise (Sirmione Cruise) - An
adventure amongst the Lake itself, with a boat cruise around
the peninsula, giving you unique views and showing you
highlights of one of the most important tourist centres of the
Lake - Sirmione. The twenty-minute boat ride is a sure-fire way
to get amazing photos of the lake and the fortress.
Currency
In Italy, the currency you will require will be Euros. Star
Tours advice passengers to exchange any spending money
for their holiday before they actually travel or at the
airport.
Whilst on tour it is very inconvenient and not all places we
will be visiting will have ATM machines or accept credit/debit
cards.
We also advise our passengers to keep some change in coins
on them whilst on tour as using toilets in many parts of Italy
is not free.
Distances
As this is a flight tour, there will not be many long
journeys. The journey from Rome to Capri is around 3.5 hours.
It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes as there will be
considerable amounts of walking involved as narrow roads do not
allow coaches to enter most of the cities in Italy.
It is advisable passengers carry necessities that they may
need for each day such as water, dry snacks, cameras etc. with
them in their hand luggage. On the first and last day,
passengers must carry their passports in their hand luggage as
passports will be needed at immigration.
Please see a summary of the distances you will be covering
below:
Food
Breakfast will be provided at the hotels. The breakfast is
usually in a separate dining area of the hotel and is usually a
continental breakfast, which will consist of tea, coffee,
bread, cereals, fruit and yoghurt.
Passengers can choose from different diets, including
vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian (Halal will not always be
available) meals. Passengers should advise the tour
representative of their preferred diet on day one. The meals
are pre-set buffet, and a choice of menu is not available.
Meals will be provided with tap water only.
Lunches are usually vegetarian only and are provided
outdoors at a service station/rest area where limited, or no
seating is available. Lunch is served in a picnic style buffet
arrangement. Dinners are usually provided within the hotel or
restaurant in a separate dining facility. You should always
consult your tour representative if you are not sure of what
ingredients a dish contains.
Foreign Office Travel Advice & Info
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign &
Commonwealth Office click on the link below to get Country
specific details
For a full list of the latest travel advice
from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office click
here
Hotels
Not all hotels in this tour will have air-conditioning so
you should carry a small portable fan with you especially
during the summer months.
Please also note that not all hotels provide a kettle so if
hot water is required for warming milk etc. in the hotel then
it is advisable to carry a bottle warmer/kettle as well as a
thermos flask. Passengers may also want to carry a small travel
iron and hairdryer etc., as many hotel rooms may not have these
facilities.
Some hotels in Europe, especially Italy will provide two
single beds put together as a Double occupancy room, as this
sort of configuration allows the hotel to use a room for
multi-use, we do contract with such hotels, and you should be
prepared for such eventualities.
If you use services such as the phone or mini-bar or pay TV
whilst in your room, you will have to pay the hotel directly
when you check out; these services are not included in your
tour cost.
The maximum occupancy per room on this tour is 3
person(s).
Other Advisories
Vatican
When visiting the Vatican City and St Peters Basilica,
we highly advise that modest clothing is worn as it is a place
of worship and entrance is subject to attire.
Venice Gondola
The gondola boat ride in Venice will be shared with the
group, and private gondolas are not available. The gondola will
hold 6 people.
Pick up and Drop off points & Times
Passengers should arrive at the airport where flights are
done by Star Tours at the allocated time. If you are doing your
own flights, then you will need to meet the tour rep directly
at the arrival terminal at the destination.
You will be sent an ATOL certificate if your flights are
done with Star Tours.
Your flights will be confirmed by our agent with you 24
hours prior to departure.
You should always follow the protocol for flights as set out
by the airline. You should check the board at the airport for
any flight delays, change of gate number or any other useful
information provided by the airline.
Schengen Visa Details
Visas & Passports
A passport valid for three months beyond the length of stay
and issued within the past 10 years is required by all
nationals. Except EU nationals holding a passport or national
ID card which is valid for the duration of stay.
If you hold an Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladesh Passport,
you will need to obtain Schengen Visa prior to travelling. Many
nationalities do not require Schengen visas, such as British,
EU and American nationals. Should you need further
clarification, please contact us.
Weather
With its hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters, Italy
experiences a Mediterranean climate. Winters in Italy are cool
and humid in the north and the mountainous zone. Sometimes cold
air from northern Europe can spread south into Italy. Bring
snow to most mountains, while the coasts are kept warm by the
high sea temperatures. Storms like the Mistral can bring snow
and gales, sometimes even in southern districts of Italy.
The summer can be quite hot in Italy, mainly in the south of
the peninsula, with high nocturnal temperatures of usually
28-33°C, but sometimes even 40°C. Thunderstorms are
quite common, especially in the northern areas. The
Mediterranean climate in Italy has often local variations.
Surrounded by warm seas and with mountains close by, the coast
always has a breeze; mountain areas are usually cooler with
clear sunny skies, but sometimes local showers or thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot air rising from the sea can cause heavy
thunderstorms especially in early autumn, but these bring often
the only summer rain that rapidly evaporates. In spring and
fall, the Sirocco, a warm wind from Africa, raises the
temperature of the peninsula, in the summer these Winds can
bring very hot, unpleasant weather, sometimes even up to the
northern districts of Italy.
Wheelchairs & Child Seats
We will accept lightweight manual wheelchair for travel,
subject to them being capable of being stowed in the luggage
hold of the coach. It is also essential that a family member is
also on tour to push the wheelchair. Star Tours will also
request hotels for suitably equipped rooms; however, this is
only on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed.
For us to request a wheelchair for you with the airline,
this request should be made to us in writing at the time of
booking. The allocation of the wheelchair will be at the
discretion of the airline/airport.
In most of Europe, the use of child seats in coaches is
mandatory for children under the age of 12 or who are shorter
than 150 cm. Children under 7 years old or less than 125 cm
tall must use a child seat with a harness or a restraint
system. Children between 7 and 12 years old or between 125 and
150 cm tall must use a booster seat or a seat cushion. It is
the responsibility of the child's parent or guardian to provide
the appropriate child seat for their child.