journey across the alps - travel and sport · at the place de la concorde, with its great obelisk...
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Day 1: South Africa – Rome, ItalyDeparture from South Africa on yourovernight flight to Rome, Italy.
Day 2: Arrive RomeArriving in this magnificent city, meet yourguide at the airport before you transfer bycoach to your accommodation and check in.Once you have checked in you will be givenyour Metro passes which are valid for the nexttwo days. This afternoon you will have aguided half day tour of Ancient Rome thatwill include a visit and entrance to the mightyColosseum, and the Roman Forum.Return to your accommodation for the night.
Day 3: RomeThis morning we will enjoy a guided tourof the Vatican City and the Vatican Museums, being among the greatest museums in the world. You will then see the Sistine Chapel, which has been frescoed by the greatest Renaissance artists including especially Michelangelo.Then be amazed by the Basilica of St. Peter’s, the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture. Rest of the day is at leisure. Keep exploring the city and its hidden corners or visit typical local street markets or famous local “Gelateria” Ice Cream shops.
Day 4: Rome – FlorenceDepart Rome this morning and head through Tuscany on to the City of Lillies – Florence. Enjoy a guided walking tour ofthis historic city. View attractions including the Duomo, the Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoriaand Ponte Vecchio.After your city tour transfer to the Galleria dell' Accademia the see the famousStatue of David.
Day 5: Maranello – MilanEnjoy an early breakfast and get the daystarted. Begin your journey, headed forMaranello – home of Ferrari. Here, enjoy a guided tour of the FerrariMuseum. After exploring the world of high-octane precision engineering, enjoy somelunch (own account) and then continue on to the city of Milan.
Day 6: Milan – Chamonix After Breakfast this morning you will transferto Chamonix, stopping along the way at thebreathtaking Auguille du Midi! Here youwill take a cable car ride up the Aiguille duMidi to an elevation of 3842m, a mountainin the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alpsfor a spectacular view of the Mont Blanc itselfas well as France and Switzerland! Thisevening check into your accommodation andenjoy this beautiful town, Chamonix, at leisurefor the rest of the evening.
Day 7: Chamonix - Paris Enjoy breakfast, thereafter transfer to Paris.Enjoy a half-day of guided sightseeing! Startingat the Place de la Concorde, with its greatobelisk transfered to Paris in 1831, whenLouis XVI, Marie Antonoinette, Dantonand Robespierre were guillotined. Youpass through the Champs Elysees to theArc de Triomphe, which dominates thePlace Charles de Gaulle, which is the heart of Paris: all the streets of the Place,which are arranged radially,converge to this extraordi-nary monument. Continue to the EiffelTower, the main symbolof the city.Here you willenjoy the glitteringGlobal icon (admissionto the second level).
International School Tour
What’s the plan
JOURNEY ACROSS THE ALPSRome • Florence • Maranello • Milan • Chamonix • Paris
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PO Box 74892 • Lynnwood Ridge • 0040 • South Africa
September/October 2019
Aiguille du Midi, France
Michaelangelo’ s Statue of David
“The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” ~ Saint Augustine
Pantheon, Rome
Vatican City
Scenic view – Annemasse
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Day 8: Paris Following breakfast, transfer to a much-anticipated highlight of the tour for a fullday of fun at Disneyland Paris! Thisevening you will experience Disney’s famous fireworks display. Thereaftertransfer back to your accommodation.
Day 9: Paris – RSAThis morning you will visit the world-famousLouvre Museum. Thereafter enjoy somelast minute shopping before your late afternoon transfer to the airport for yourreturn flight to RSA.
Day 10: South AfricaArrive in South Africa
View from the River Seine, Paris
Tour Inclusions• 7 night’s accommodation• Return international flights Ex JNB / DUR / CT• Breakfast throughout• English speaking guides• Necessary entrance fees• Private transfers• Transport passes• Handy travel backpack• Travel insurance
Tour Excursions
Milan• Ferrari Museum and factory tour
Rome• Colosseum• Rome city tour• Roman Forum• St Peter’s Square• Spanish Steps• Trevi Fountain• Vatican City• Vatican Museums• Sistine Chapel• St Peter’s Basilica
Paris• Paris city tour• Arc de Triomphe• Champs Elysees• Eiffel Tower (subject to availability)• Notre Dame• Louvre
Florence• Guided city tour• The Duomo• Giotto’s bell tower • The Baptistery• Piazza della Signoria• Academia Gallery
Chamonix • Aiguille du Midi return cable car
to top of Mont Blanc
Montmartre, Paris
The Colosseum, Rome
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City
Changing lives since 1995
“ The best education I have ever received was through travel.” ~Lisa Ling