Maupintour's Italian Tours Include February's Carnevale

January 20, 2006 - Maupintour offers a number of excellent escorted and independent tour products exploring the numerous regions of Italy, as well as several independent city stays in Rome, Florence and Venice. For travelers seeking an exciting winter escape, the Limited Edition program, Carnevale in Venice, is the perfect opportunity to begin their 2006 travel.

On Carnevale in Venice, a 7 day independent tour, guests attend one of the world's premiere pre-Lenten celebrations in exotic Venice, where exciting masquerade parades, fireworks and festivities make for a unique winter escapade. With plenty of free time built in, guests may shop for Murano glassware and lace, explore the many art galleries which house incomparable paintings and sculpture from across the ages, and sample exceptional wines and cuisine. Highlights include a half-day guided walking tour of Venice, a visit to the Doges' Palace, an evening gondola ride (with a musical serenade), exploration of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and the opportunity to join the Carnevale fun through the streets and along the canals of enchanting Venice. Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, 5 nights at the Hotel Bauer, a Vaparetto Card for unlimited public waterbus service, 5 breakfasts and 1 dinner are included. Departs February 20, 2006. Priced from $2629 per person/land only.

For further information on these programs or to book a tour, please call Maupintour at 800-255-4266 or visit www.maupintour.com.

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