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Italian ExtravaganzaJoseph Marks
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June 29, 2014
Table of Contents
Introduction
Transportation
Lodging
Dining
Activities
Landmarks
Maps and Flags
Conclusion
References
Introduction
Traveling to Italy with my spouse
Destination in Italy Rome Florence Pompeii
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and is at the heart of Italian politics and culture.
Built on the Tiber river and surrounded by the seven hills Rome is situated amid stunning scenery and is not far from the west coast.
Rome
The most spectacular sites include The imposing
Colosseum Trevi Fountain Diocletian Baths Palantine Museum Palazzo Massimo Roman Forum The Pantheon, and the
Pincio
Rome Flight Information
Price is for one ticket!
Rome Flight Totals
Tickets are for 2 people!
Rome Transportation
Rome Lodging
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Rome Lodging Totals
Dinning in Rome
Average price for two people is $109.00 USD
Dinning in Rome
Average price for two people is $82.20 USD
Dinning in Rome
Average price for two people is $164.40 USD
Dinning in Rome
Average price for two people is $68.50 USD
Dinning in Rome
Average price for two people is $164.40USD
Dinning in Rome
Average price for two people is $68.50 USD
Dinning in Rome
Average price for two people is $109.60USD
Dinning in Rome
Average price for two people is $76.72USD
Dinning in Rome
Average price for two people is $137.00 USD
Dinning in Rome
Average price for two people is $95.90 USD
Dining in Rome
These are the average prices for meals, i.e. lunch, breakfast
Rome Tours
Pompeii One Day Tour
Rome night time Tour and Dinner
Florence
Vatican
Pompeii Tour
Day trip to Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii from Rome with an expert guide
Hike up the side of the volcano and walk along its ridge, gazing into the crater
Visit Naples to enjoy its acclaimed pizza for lunch
our the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii, seeing the Forum and Teatro Grande
Pompeii Tour
$372.52 for two tickets
Rome Night Tour
3.5-hour Viator VIP with 4-course dinner at the Hotel Forum rooftop restaurant and small-group night Colosseum tour
Sip on a glass of prosecco at a glamorous rooftop restaurant while gazing at the ruins of Ancient Rome
Take a seat at an intimate private table on the terrace and dine on a 4-course, gourmet meal
Savor a variety of famous Roman specialties such as rigatoncini alla carbonara
Rome Night Tour Continued
$692.24 for two tickets
Florence Tour
Full-day trip from Rome to Florence with an expert guide
Travel through the Tuscan countryside, admiring the scenery near Tevere River
Enjoy a guided tour of the Accademia Gallery in Florence and see Michelangelo’s David and Quattro Prigioni sculptures
Admire Brunelleschi’s Dome and Giotto’s Bell Tower at Florence Duomo
Relax over lunch in a restaurant near Piazza della Signoria
Visit one of Florence’s famous leather-making schools
Florence Tour Continued
$417.00 for two tickets
Vatican Tours
3-hour Vatican Museums tour including the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica, led by an expert guide
Skip the line for fast-track entry to the world-famous Vatican museum complex
Learn about the incredible Renaissance artwork inside Raphael’s Rooms
Visit the Sistine Chapel and marvel at Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam
Explore St Peter’s Basilica and rub the statue of St Peter for a blessing
Vatican Tours
$82.70 for two tickets
Maps
Italy has used the Euro since 2002. Before that it used the Italian lira between 1861 and 2002.
France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia all border Italy. Italy is a peninsula, surrounded on 3 sides by the Mediterranean Sea.
301,225 square kilometers or 116,303 square miles
Italy’s Flag
Italian is the official language of Italy, but there are regions that speak German, French, and Slovene.
Approximately 61 million people live there
Euro conversion to US Dollar
Conclusion
Total Costs Air fare: $4573.00 Car Rental: $451.08 Hotel: $1479.24 Tours: $1564.46 Cuisine: $1,131.62 Additional Costs Money Available: $800.60
Additional Monies are for lunches and breakfast street vendors.
References
http://www.rome.info/facts/
http://www.viator.com/Rome-tourism/3-Days-in-Rome-Suggested-Itineraries/d511-t722
http://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Pompeii-Day-Trip-from-Rome/d511-3731VESUVIUS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Italy
http://www.mapsofworld.com/italy/italy-facts.html
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/jul/13/10-best-restaurants-rome