ITALY VACATIONS REVIEW
PRICE COMPARISON
A TRUE STORY ABOUT TWO VACATIONS IN ITALY...
Dreams of Italia believes that enjoying a country as beautiful as Italy shouldn't be expensive, nor structured and confining like the travel agencies' tour bus companies are. Here are two actual trips that illustrate the incredible value and savings our trips provide, without any sacrifice of quality and comfort. Take a close look and you will see that our knowledge of Italy's lodging market, and using our detailed planning system gives our clients the advantage. Visit our Q & A section for further detail and click the link on the bottom to see a real-time comparison for a July 2016 pricing comparison. You'll be amazed at the quality versus savings comparison.
ITINERARY OF DESTINATIONS & OVERNIGHT STAYS:
1. Venice - 4 Nights
2. Florence - 2 Nights
3. Rome - 3 Nights
4. Sorrento - 5 Nights
5. Isle of Capri - 2 Nights
6. !! BONUS: Four extra Nights !!
Inclusions in Package:
Meals
10 Breakfast & 5 Dinners
Airport Transfers
Included ferry transfer return tickets arriving/departing from Venice airport.
Transfers
Bullet trains, Ferries, Drivers
Transportation
Entire trip via bullet trains, ferries, public transport (Metro subway - Rome, Vaporetti - Venice Unica Pass) and private drivers to/from rail & ferry stations, a few taxis.
Passes
Funicular elevator in Capri, Colosseum and Roman Forum (ROME), the Accademia Museum & Uffizi Gallery (FLORENCE), Sorrento Pass, Unica Pass(VENICE).
TRIP COST W/AIR TICKETS
$2900.00 PER PERSON
TOTAL COST TWO CLIENTS:
$5800.00**
NOTE**: This does not include money for other meals, shopping, etc., which will add at least 40 Euros per day, per person just for lunch/dinner & snacks/beverages outside of planned vacation from Dreams of Italia.
ITINERARY OF DESTINATIONS & OVERNIGHT STAYS:
1. Venice - 2 Nights
2. Assisi - 1 Night
3. Sorrento - 2 Nights
4. Rome - 3 Nights
5. Florence - 2 Nights
6. Lk. Maggiore - 2 Nights
Inclusions in Package:
Meals
Daily Breakfast, 5 Dinners Only
Airport Transfers
None unless you buy air tickets through the Tour bus company OR on special season dates or promotions limited by suppliers. Service car from Rome airport.
Transfers
Hydrofoil from Sorrento to Capri Island
Transportation
Entire trip via motor-coach, private boat "ride" in laggo Maggiore and Venice.
Passes
Funicular elevator in Capri, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum and Roman Forum (ROME), the Accademia Museum (FLORENCE), Pompeii ruins, Doges' Palace (VENICE).
TRIP COST W/AIR TICKETS
$4750.00 PER PERSON
TOTAL COST TWO CLIENTS:
$9500.00**
NOTE**: This does not include money for other meals, shopping, etc., which will add at least 40 Euros per day, per person just for lunch/dinner OR snacks/beverages outside of tour package itinerary.
TRIP "A" Booked at Travel Agency
Leading Tour Group Company (2 people)
* 15 Day Tour with Motor-coach
(Quotes in $ CAD.)
TRIP "B" Booked at Dreams of Italia
Custom Designed Vacation (2 people)
* 19 Day Customized Vacation
(Quotes in $ CAD.)
(Hotel: 4 star)
(Hotel: 3 star)
(Hotel: 5 star)
(Hotel: 4 star)
(Hotel: 4 star)
(Hotel: 4 star)
(Hotel: 3 star)
(Hotel: 3 star)
(Hotel: 3 star)
(Hotel: 3 star)
(Hotel: 3 star)
TRIP COST (NO AIR)
$3500.00 PER PERSON
TRIP COST (NO AIR)
$1650.00 PER PERSON
Let's add two return Airline Tickets from North America (Avg. price = $1250.00)
Benefits & Rewards - Who Wins?
Any questions? Still not convinced?
Check out the detailed categorical table below for a breakdown of travel factors and the value Dreams of Italia can offer.(Based on Trip A & Trip B of two people traveling above)
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Leisure & Freedom
Fun Factor
Shopping & Eating
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Custom Vacation
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How and Why?
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Dozens of hours are saved using bullet trains and ferrys versus motor-coach. Avoiding the heavy traffic, construction, high season tourist grid lock, etc., means more time to enjoy your time sightseeing, shopping, or relaxing.
Higher star ratings don't necessarily provide higher comfort. In recent years, even 5 star hotels have been in the media for terrible laundry/health violations. This is subjective.
With savings of $3700, the extra money heightens your eating, touring, and shopping freedom. It also allows you to stay within a budget, take excursions, and avoid paying unnecessary premiums. Imagine group savings that can pay for future trips.
With the savings alone, your fun factor skyrockets. Also, without being stuck on a structured schedule and itinerary, your vacation is designed after your interests, not prepackaged like the tour company. Flexibility, freedom, and doing what you want prevails.
Once again, the savings allow amazing shopping opportunities and incredible cuisine experiences. Also, shop where you want, not to shops where tour company receives kickbacks and brings everyone else. Indulge yourself!
No structured package. No strict schedule. Just all the places you want to see and all the things you want or do. Fast, easy, efficient without the stress and confinement of being on a packed, noisy, and restrictive motor-coach.
Unlike online booking companies like Expedia, Travelocity, we provide support for contingencies (strikes, lost/oversold rooms), replacement bookings, and travel tips 24/7. Call us Toll Free or use our Message Board.
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" Dreams of Italia
provides travel consulting emphasizing the best value through customized trips with quality accomodation, planning and service -at almost half the cost of traditional touring companies and travel agencies."
When you choose Dreams of Italia, you are choosing professional service that caters to YOU. Our Mission Statement is clear and the results provide you with the greatest value for the money, awesome savings, efficient and comfortable travel, and the greatest flexibility and freedom. What does this mean for you? It means the trip of a lifetime, providing the fun and passion of a vacation you'll never forget. Dreams of Italia wins every time. More importantly, when you choose us and let us make your dreams of Italy come true.....