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16 Day French & Italian Gardens Paris to Rome Visit a selection of Europe's finest public and private gardens Paris | Avignon | Cote d'Azur | Nice | Cinque Terre | Florence | Rome Coach Tours Beaune Paris 2 1 1 FRANCE Avignon 2 Nice 2 Grasse 1 ITALY Monte Carlo Visit Monet's Garden at Giverny Day 1. Paris Sights. Today 16 Day (BTIF16) and 9 Day (BTIF09) guests begin their holiday with a tour of Paris. With the afternoon at leisure, perhaps join us for a visit to the Jardin du Luxembourg and Parc de Bagatelle. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner cruise. Two Night Stay: Paris, Pullman Bercy Hotel or similar. Day 9. Cinque Terre Villages. Today 9 Day (BTIF09) guests depart the tour. Remaining guests explore fishing villages of the Cinque Terre then head to La Spezia. Stay: My One Hotel La Spezia or similar. BD D Day 2. Monet's Garden. Visit Monet's Garden at Giverny, then enjoy free time in Paris. B Day 3. Loire Valley, Chateau Chenonceaux. At the Loire Valley visit the Villandry Garden, as well as Chateau Chenonceaux. Stay: Tours, Univers Hotel or similar. Day 10. Pisa, Florence. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and enjoy lunch in a Tuscan vineyard then travel via the gardens at Villa La Gamberaia to Florence. Two Night Stay: Florence, Baglioni Hotel or similar. BD Day 4. Burgundy, Wineries. Take a tour of Beaune then visit the Marche aux Vins before dining on classic Burgundy dishes and wines. Stay: Beaune, Novotel Beaune or similar. BD Day 5. Avignon. Today tour the Palace of the Popes and Saint Andre Abbey gardens. Two Night Stay: Avignon, Grand Hotel or similar. Day 11. Florence. On a tour of Florence, see the Accademia, the Duomo, the Baptistry and more. Afterwards, enjoy free time, or perhaps visit the Boboli Gardens. Day 12. Rome. Travel to San Gimignano then see the gardens at Villa Lante in Bagnaia. Then continue on to Rome. Three Night Stay: Rome, Grand Hotel Parco de Principi or similar. BD BD Day 6. Provence. Visit Arles to see the Roman arena then enjoy free time in Avignon. B Day 7. Grasse, Cote d'Azur. Travel to the Provence – Alpes – Cote d'Azur region. Visit the Grasse perfumery then continue to Nice, where 10 Day (BTIF10) guests join the tour. Two Night Stay: Nice, Mercure Centre Notre Dame or similar. B Day 8. Nice, Monaco. Visit the gardens of Ephrussi de Rothschild, then continue on into Monaco to visit the Exotic Garden and Princess Grace Rose Garden. Continue to the Jardin de la Madone in Menton. Day 13. Rome Sights. On a tour of Rome, see Militia Tower, Piazza Venezia, Trajan's and Augustine forums, the Capitol, the Colosseum and much more. BOTANICA GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS 9 Services of a Tour Manager and an expert Botanical Guide 9 Tipping and porterage included on tour 9 24 meals – 15 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch (L) and 8 Dinners (D) SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS BLD B 9 Visit Châteaux Chenonceaux & Villandry 9 Visit Nice, Cote d'Azur and Cinque Terre 9 Enjoy lunch in a Tuscan vineyard 9 Discover Villa La Gamberaia and Lante 9 Tour Rome, the Vatican and Pompeii 9 Explore the garden of Villa d'Este at Tivoli La Spezia Pisa San Rome 3 2 Florence Gimignano Pompeii Sorrento 1 No. of nights stay Included Sightseeing 2013 DATES & PRICES (A$) 16 DAYS PARIS TO ROME (BTIF16) Departs May 4 Per person. B Day 14. Vatican, Tivoli. Visit the Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel. Then head to the exquisite Villa d'Este garden at Tivoli. B Day 15. Ninfa, Pompeii, Sorrento. Travel to the gardens of Ninfa, visit the ancient city of Pompeii, then travel to Sorrento. Stay: Sorrento, Hilton Hotel or similar. B Day 16. La Mortella, Rome. Cruise to the island of Ischia to visit La Mortella Garden. Then cruise to Naples and travel by coach for Rome, where your tour ends on arrival. 9 DAYS PARIS TO NICE (BTIF09) Departs May 4 Per person. Twin Share Solo Trav. $9,675 $11,995 Twin Share Solo Trav. $4,645 $6,145 10 DAYS NICE TO ROME (BTIF10) Departs May 10 Per person. Twin Share Solo Trav. $6,465 $7,995 PLEASE NOTE: Itinerary is effective from 1 August 2012. Twin Share match up is available for solo travellers. Ask us about pre & post tour accommodation and transfers. BD BOOK TWO BOTANICA HOLIDAYS to *See pages 196-197 for details. up SAVE $1,000* Per couple. B www.aptouring.com.au 185 BOTANICA