Bus tour to Italy from Lviv for 5 days

TOUR PROGRAM:

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1 DAY

07:30 – gathering of the group at the railway station in Lviv.
08:00 – departure from Lviv. Possibility to join a group along the route.
Border crossing.

In free time, we offer optional excursions to choose from:

A walk along the Danube on a boat (advance fee – 29€)

– during the excursion, you will see a panorama that is considered part of the World Cultural Heritage: 9 bridges over the Danube, the fortress mountain with the Royal Palace, as well as the embankment in festive illumination.

Overnight transfer to Venice.

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2 DAY

Arrival in Venice.
Free day.
Departure by boat to Venice + entry to the tourist zone (1038 hryvnias round trip).

Sightseeing tour of Venice (in the price of the tour)

Venice, majestic and alluring, like a precious cup in the abyss of waters… It was once one of the most influential cities in Europe and was called the “Queen of the Adriatic”. 118 islands, 160 canals, 400 bridges… It is best to walk around Venice on foot, crossing bridges. The ultra-famous city-museum that does not sink, Venice now lives and breathes for tourists, filmmakers, artists… Venice is a fabulous city on the water, where instead of streets there are canals, and instead of the usual residents of the metropolis of cars and motorcycles, there are vaporettos and gondolas. Venice is a strange and incomprehensible city in the world…

In free time, we offer optional excursions to choose from:

A romantic ride on a gondola (adults – 26€, children up to 11.99 years old – 21€)

To get the most out of your stay in Venice, we recommend taking a gondola ride around the city. This traditional boat has a very long history, but is still very popular. It is from the gondolas that the best views of the sights of Venice open up and the “city-on-water” is fully revealed.

Lagoon islands – colorful Venice! (adults – 45€; children up to 11.99 years old – 35€; boat trip + guided tours)

Murano is world-renowned for the production of colored glass works of art. We will visit the workshop, where an experienced glassblower (for free) will turn a piece of molten glass into a beautiful object right before your eyes as if by a wave of a magic wand. This performance will delight and surprise not only children, but also adults. The bravest will have the opportunity to show the personal ability of the “builder” to make an object. Emotions and unique impressions are guaranteed! After the demonstration, you will be able to visit (free of charge) the glass museum, as well as the exhibition halls of famous master glassblowers and wander through numerous shops in search of a unique souvenir. Murano will give you unforgettable memories and exclusive gifts.
Burano – known since ancient times for its beautiful laces, as well as brightly decorated houses. The brightness of the colors is simply stunning, with its contrast, but the houses are painted for a reason, there are several explanations for this. Are you already interested? Then we will tell you about it. In some shops, you can see how old experienced craftsmen make the finest lace, this work requires great patience and skill. Try the famous local cookies “Buranello”, and in their restaurants freshly caught fish. Here you will be surprised not only by the bright colors of the houses, but also by the fact that not only private fishing boats sail along the cute narrow canals, but also swans and wild ducks.

Excursion along the Grand Canal – the main street of Venice (36€)

You will not regret choosing this tour, it is the best way to get to know the most romantic places in Italy and enjoy the most beautiful waterway in the world! You need to settle in a cozy vaporetto and immerse yourself in the historical atmosphere of Venice and admire the extremely beautiful views of the city and its incomparable architecture. The entire path along this canal is strewn with elegant examples of the magnificent baroque and renaissance eras. The most beautiful, most spectacular palaces of Venice are located right here, on the Grand Canal, where the richest of the rich used to live, where every house is a world name – the house of Desdemona, the Palazzo where Byron rented an apartment, or where Giordano Bruno stayed, somewhere here he spent the rest Richard Wagner of his days. We will see these palaces, slowly floating in a chain in front of our eyes, from the board of a private boat-taxi (it is impossible on foot), and you will understand why Venice is called the most amazing city in the world. During the walk, you will have an excellent opportunity to take many wonderful photos.

Guided visit to the Doge’s Palace (19€ + entrance ticket)

A living legend and visiting card of Venice – the Doge’s Palace, an ageless symbol of the past greatness and power of the Venetian Republic. It was the Doge’s Palace – the residence of the rulers of Venice, the meeting place of the Great Council, the Senate and the Supreme Court – for centuries, it welcomed all guests arriving from the sea.

Moving to a transit hotel.
Night at the hotel.

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3 DAY

Early breakfast.
Check out from the hotel.
Moving to Rome.

(ATTENTION! Movement around the city is carried out by public transport! The ticket is paid additionally).
We get to a wonderful city spread over seven hills, saturated with the spirit of antiquity and the former greatness of the Holy Roman Empire.

We go on a sightseeing tour “Rome – the city of emperors” (included in the price of the tour)

You will see the Capitoline Museum, where there is a famous monument of a she-wolf that feeds the founders of Rome – Remus and Romulus; the majestic Pantheon – a temple to pagan gods, built in the II century. AD, which stands undisturbed in Piazza della Rotonda; the world-famous Roman Colosseum, in whose arena gladiator fights were held almost 2,000 years ago; The Roman Forum is the most important forum of ancient Rome, which depicts all the ancient beauty of the city… You will discover the history of glorious Rome, legends and secrets kept in the walls of temples, monuments and ancient buildings…

In free time, we offer optional excursions to choose from:

“Journey to the Vatican” (34€ + entrance ticket with reservation approximately ~ 21€, ~2 hours)

Our path leads us to the smallest country in the world, but every word of its rulers echoes in the souls of millions of Christians. Nestled comfortably on the right bank of the Tiber, the Vatican is completely independent of Italy, with its own railway, television, newspaper, laws, regulations and police. The Vatican has been declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will visit St. Peter’s Cathedral, the grandeur and beauty of which have no equal. We will also visit the Vatican Museum, which is a whole complex with many halls and rooms. Here we will see the creations of ancient sculptors, geniuses of the Renaissance and modern artists. But the pearl of this treasury of world art is rightfully considered the Sistine Chapel.

“Rome beyond the Tiber” (adults – 21€; children under 11.99 years – 16€; ~2 hours)

A walk through the Trastevere district of Rome, which has preserved its original appearance and identity, while the rest of the city underwent changes in the 19th century. In this area, you can see the life of real Rome, feel the national flavor of Italy: the intertwining of streets and houses – ordinary and aristocratic, windows and entire walls of houses covered with ivy and gorse, dry linen hung across the streets, street vendors, artists and the appetizing smell of freshly baked pizza – all this Trastevere! The small island of Tiberina and the two oldest bridges connect the central part of Rome with Trastevere: the Fabritius bridge, built in 62 BC. and the city of Cestius (46 BC) has remained to this day almost in its former form.

“Ancient Rome” (19€ + entrance ticket paid additionally)

– this walk is for those who want to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Ancient Rome, to understand how the days of its inhabitants passed and what they were filled with, what their life was like, to feel the atmosphere that prevailed on its streets. You will visit the famous Colosseum – an architectural masterpiece, a symbol of the Italian capital, built in 80 AD. specially for carrying out bloody representations; in the Roman Forum – Caesar’s Forum – the first of the imperial forums of Rome and on the Palatine Hill. The Palatine Hill is of great importance for the history of ancient Rome. According to legend, it was on the Palatine Hill that a powerful empire arose.

“Three great basilicas of Rome” (adults – 22€, children under 11.99 years old – 16€ + entrance tickets are paid additionally)

– this excursion is very pleasant and informative. You will get to know the famous churches and basilicas of Rome.

Guided tour of Piazzale Roma (20€)

On this tour we will see the amazing Pantheon, the majestic Piazza Navona, Castel Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s Square.

Guided tour of Trastavera (20€)

– The area is located on the right bank of the Tiber. It was here that all the bohemia of imperial Rome gathered.

Excursion to Tivoli (25€)

The resting place of all Romans. Beautiful landscapes, fountains and sulfur springs have long attracted local residents.

Accommodation in a hotel.
Night at the hotel.

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4 DAY

Breakfast.
Release of numbers.
Moving to Florence.

(ATTENTION! Entrance to the city by public transport at your own expense).
Your first acquaintance with the capital of Tuscany awaits you.

Walking tour of Florence (in the price of the tour, ~2 hours)

You will learn the facts and secrets of the city’s more than two-thousand-year history, from its founding in the era of the Roman Empire to the most important events of the 15th century and subsequent centuries. The architectural trinity of the Dome Cathedral, the Baptistery with its “Gate of Paradise” and Giotto’s Bell Tower will amaze you with its monumentality and magnificence. The Old Palace is a symbol of the city government, the lunch loggia is an open-air museum of sculpture, the Old Bridge with its seven-hundred-year history, all this will be a preface to the topic of the history of the city and its treasures.

In free time, we offer optional excursions to choose from:

“Masterpieces forever” (26€ + entrance ticket, ~2 hours)

The Uffizi Gallery is one of the oldest museums in the world and the heart of Italy’s cultural heritage. Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo (it is in the Uffizi that the famous tondo with the image of the Holy Family is kept – the only large picturesque work of the crazy sculptor outside the Sistine Chapel), Caravaggio, Titian… Names that make the hearts of connoisseurs freeze in sweet foreboding beautiful Not to mention the wonderful examples of the art of Antiquity, as well as the works (the best works!) of French, German, Dutch, Flemish artists… The best artists, the best works.

“Unforgettable Florence” (21€)

We will see the most popular museum in Florence – the Uffizi Gallery. Next, we will see the Ponte Vecchio bridge, which spans the Arno River, and also enjoy the view of the river itself. Palazzo Pitti or Galleria Pitti is a palace and art gallery, the largest of the Florentine palazzos in existence today. We will visit Michelangelo Street, and we will be able to enjoy the view of the city from the Michelangelo Observation Deck. Our tour will end with the history of the Boboli Gardens – a park in Florence during the Renaissance.

“Mysterious Pisa” (adults – 40€, children under 11.99 years old – 26€)

The city of Pisa – one of the beautiful pearls of the Tuscany region – for many tourists is associated, first of all, with the world-famous “falling tower”. Of course, this amazing building is the hallmark of the city, but there is much more to see in Pisa besides the city bell tower. For example, when visiting Pisa, it is worth visiting the Square of Miracles (Piazza dei Miracoli), which is home to such sights as the Pisa Cathedral (Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta) and the Baptistery (Battisterio), as well as the monumental cemetery (Camposanto Monumentale).

Overnight transfer to Ukraine.

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5 DAY

Border crossing.
Evening arrival to Lviv.

COST OF THE TOUR:

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Basic tour price: from 229 €/person.
Attention! The cost of the tour may vary depending on the exchange rate. Check the price with the manager on the day of purchasing the tour.

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The price of the tour includes:

+ Support by the group leader;
+ Accommodation along the route: 3* hotel;
+ Meals – breakfasts;
+ Sightseeing tours of Venice, Rome and Florence;
+ Insurance

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The price does not include and is paid additionally:

– Deposit – 1,370 hryvnias (for the selected amount, optional excursions must be ordered during the tour) – during the period of martial law, it is not paid. A deposit is required when booking a tour at a promotional price. If the tour is purchased at the standard price, the deposit is not paid. The deposit CANNOT be used to pay for the ship to Venice (1038 hryvnias round trip)!;
– optional excursions;
– travel in public transport;
– Entrance tickets to sightseeing facilities;
– Personal expenses (lunch, dinner, etc.);
– City tax – from 125 hryvnias to 291 hryvnias / day (local tax, paid on the bus to the group leader at the request of the hotel);
– Mandatory additional payment for headphones – 83 UAH/day – rental (paid on the bus to the group leader).

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Additional services:

– “No-show insurance” service – 6% of the tour cost (This service can be ordered only if the tour is booked no later than 14 days before the departure date)
– “Comfortable seat” service – 415 hryvnias/person (Ordered when booking a tour. Seats 1 to 12 are selected)
– “Single accommodation” service – 2075 hryvnias (surcharge to the cost of the tour)
– “Last row” service – 415 hryvnias discount from the cost of the tour when choosing a seat in the last row of the bus.
– Service “For married couples” – a 5% discount on the cost of the tour for those who recently got married (book the tour no later than 30 days from the date of registration).
– “Additional free seat near you” service – 75% of the cost of the tour.
– “Excursion around Lviv” service – Do you have time to leave? Walk through Lviv with interesting stories from the guide. Order the “Tour of Lviv” service.
– “Family trip” service – discounts for children (this service does not apply to the booking of tourist services for organized groups, this service is valid only for the autumn-winter period (until 28.02.2023):

Discounts for children when booking a family bus tour* including:
– 2 adults + 1 child (up to 11.99 years old); 2 adults + 2 children (up to 11.99 years old); 2 adults + 3 children (up to 11.99 years old) – all children in the family receive a 10% discount from the tour price specified on the website for the selected departure date.
Discounts for children on optional excursions:
If booking travel services for a family* as part of:
– 2 adults + 1 child (up to 11.99 years old) – the child receives a 100% discount on optional excursions that will be included in the tour (the discount does not apply to the mandatory excursion and deposit, which are stipulated in the terms of the tour). Pay attention! Entrance tickets to the objects visited on the tour, transfer services (if provided by the tour program) are paid on a general basis.
– 2 adults + 2 children (up to 11.99 years old); 2 adults + 3 children (up to 11.99 years) – One child in the family receives a 100% discount on optional excursions. Other children under 11.99 years of age in the family receive a discount of 50% from the cost of excursions specified in the tour program.
We draw your attention! In the case of visiting children’s amusement parks, the cost of entrance tickets for children and the cost of visiting attractions is paid at full cost according to the tariffs of the amusement park!
*The term “family” means people with any degree of kinship (mother, father, grandparents, aunts and other relatives) – for the period of martial law.

– Service “Discounts for organized groups” from 5 to 35 people:

9 paid + 1 free
5 pay + 1 pays 50%
15+1 free
20+2 free
30+3 free
When booking a group of up to 30 people, 1 additional optional excursion offered by the tour operator is mandatory.
For a group of 30 people or more, 2 additional optional excursions offered by the tour operator are mandatory.
WARNING! For groups of more than 35 people, it is necessary to write an individual request to the mail: etnosvitmanager@gmail.com

– “Let’s go later…” service (valid only when booking the service in advance)

– if the tourist was diagnosed with COVID-19 before departure, or another disease that prevents him from traveling with us, you have the right to use one replacement of the tour date for free.
Please note that the tour date can be changed only by the tour participant who has documented illness. Other family members or friends who go on a tour change the date of the tour in accordance with the terms of the travel service contract.
– you can additionally order the “Let’s go later” service so that all tour participants can postpone the departure date, and not only those who have documented illness. The cost of the service is 747 hryvnias/person.
This service must be issued for each tour participant.

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Terms of payment:

· Payment procedure: 50% after confirming the tour, and 50% no later than 14 days before departure.
· When booking a tour less than 14 days before the departure date – full payment of the tour on the 2nd day after confirmation of the tour.

All tourists on our tours will be provided with a set of personal protection!

IMPORTANT!

– Mandatory deposit or mandatory excursion in promotional tours!
– A deposit (or tour) is required when booking a tour at a promotional price. If the tour is purchased at the standard price, the deposit (or mandatory excursion) is not paid.
– If the tourist did not use the deposit during the tour period or did not use it in full, the remaining funds are NOT refundable.
– The deposit CANNOT be used to pay for the ship to Venice (1038 hryvnias round trip)!
– Seats on the bus are allocated as applications are received, and are indicated in the information sheet
– The tour operator reserves the right to change the number, order and time of excursions or to replace them with equivalent ones.
– The tour operator reserves the right to make changes to the tour program without changing the total number of services.
– The tour program may change on New Year’s, Christmas, May holidays and other holidays.
– The cost of electives may vary depending on the number of tourists in the group. The minimum number for optional excursions is 20 people.
– THE TOUR OPERATOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WORK OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER SERVICES, AS WELL AS FOR TRAFFICKS AND REPAIRS ON THE ROADS, WEATHER CONDITIONS.
– WARNING! YOU CAN ORDER A TOUR BUT MAKE PAYMENT ONLY WHEN THE TOUR IS GUARANTEED.

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Additional Information:

– When booking a tour, we ask you to sign a contract for tourist services. Booking a tour is a confirmation that the tourist is familiar with the tour program, conditions for purchasing a tour, canceling a tour and paying for a tour.
– Tour cancellation. In case of cancellation of the tour, cancellation conditions and fines are specified in the contract.
– Infolist and insurance. After full payment for the tour, each tourist must receive an information letter from the travel company, with more detailed information on the tour program, and an insurance policy. These documents can be downloaded 2-3 days before departure, in the view of orders above the online search, under the login and password of the customer’s company.
– Hotel accommodation. When booking tourists, in the amount of 1 person, please be warned that it is possible to stay in a DBL/TRPL/QUAD room. If there is no accommodation for the tour, please warn tourists about the mandatory additional payment for the SNGL number. The price is indicated above.
– “It’s my birthday”. If the tourist’s birthday falls during the tour, the company provides the opportunity to choose a gift. It can be: 1 free optional excursion in the tour or a service in the tour, for example, a transfer or others. The gift can be chosen only from the offered services of the company, and not any excursion or service in the tour chosen by the tourist. The group leader provides a list of excursions or services that can be chosen as a gift. A gift excursion or service is not counted when ordering mandatory optional excursions for organized groups. You cannot choose a gift from the “It’s my birthday” service if you used the “10% birthday discount” when booking the tour.
– Terms of payment! 50% after confirmation of the tour, and 50% no later than 14 days before departure. When booking a tour less than 14 days before the departure date, full payment for the tour is due on the 2nd day after confirmation of the tour.
– For individual groups. It is possible to calculate the tour individually for your group. Send the request to e-mail: etnosvitmanager@gmail.com
It is possible to order a tour for your group on the desired departure date.

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Optional excursions for children:

· Children up to 5.99 years old do not pay for optional excursions in regular bus tours (with the exception of entrance tickets to facilities).
· Children from 6 to 11.99 pay the cost of optionals, as for children (this cost is indicated in the tour program after the standard cost). If there is no price for children, in this case children pay the standard price as for adults.
· Important: does not apply when choosing the “Family trip – discount for children” service.

° Route: Lviv – Budapest – Venice – Rome – Vatican – Florence – Siena – Pisa – Lviv