Full buffet breakfast (B); Local Host service in each city; welcome packs with useful information & city maps; headsets; entrance ticket to Marciana Library and Correr Museum in Venice; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; transfers to/from train stations.
Day 1: Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Rome, Italy.
Arrive in Rome. Balance of the day is at leisure to begin exploring the “Eternal City.”
Day 3: Rome.
Morning guided sightseeing and orientation includes a personal audio headset: visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment. Continue on to St. Peter’s Square and the Basilica, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. (B)
Day 4: Rome.
Full day at leisure to enjoy this splendid city. Your Local Host will have suggestions on how to maximize your time in Rome. (B)
Day 5: Rome–Florence.
This morning, board the high-speed Eurostar train (first-class) to Florence. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 6: Florence.
Morning guided sightseeing and orientation: visit the Academy of Fine Arts with Michelangelo’s David. See the Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s “Gate of Paradise,” and Signoria Square. (B)
Day 7: Florence.
Full day at leisure. (B)
Day 8: Florence–Venice.
Morning transfer to the high-speed Eurostar train (first-class). Midafternoon arrival at your Venice hotel. (B)
Day 9: Venice.
Morning guided sightseeing and orientation. See St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, and visit the Doges’ Palace and the evocative Bridge of Sighs. Also watch a glassblowers’ demonstration. Afternoon at leisure. Your Doges’ Palace ticket gives you entrance to the Marciana Library and Correr Museum. Ask your Local Host for details. (B)
Day 10: Venice.
Full day at leisure. (B)
Day 11: Venice.
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
Rome: Boscolo Exedra
Location: In a prime position on Piazza Repubblica, the hotel is just across from the Roman Baths of Diocletian and the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels. The famed Via Veneto and lively shopping areas are all in close proximity.
This prestigious hotel, which is situated on the Piazza Repubblica, exemplifies elegance with its marble floors, soft lighting, and fresh flowers. The 238 beautifully decorated guestrooms are air-conditioned with satellite TV, mini-bar, and safe. Hotel amenities include two restaurants, a champagne bar, and a wellness spa linked to a small open-air rooftop pool and terrace bar.
Departure Dates
Sat, Mar 20, 2010 Tue, Mar 30, 2010 Cost $1,977.00 Per person
Tue, Mar 23, 2010 Fri, Apr 02, 2010 Cost $2,033.00 Per person
Sat, Mar 27, 2010 Tue, Apr 06, 2010 Cost $2,214.00 Per person
Tue, Mar 30, 2010 Fri, Apr 09, 2010 Cost $2,304.00 Per person
Sat, Apr 03, 2010 Tue, Apr 13, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Apr 06, 2010 Fri, Apr 16, 2010 Cost $2,440.00 Per person
Sat, Apr 10, 2010 Tue, Apr 20, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Apr 13, 2010 Fri, Apr 23, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Apr 17, 2010 Tue, Apr 27, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Apr 20, 2010 Fri, Apr 30, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Apr 24, 2010 Tue, May 04, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Apr 27, 2010 Fri, May 07, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, May 01, 2010 Tue, May 11, 2010 Cost $2,492.00 Per person
Tue, May 04, 2010 Fri, May 14, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, May 08, 2010 Tue, May 18, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, May 11, 2010 Fri, May 21, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, May 15, 2010 Tue, May 25, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, May 18, 2010 Fri, May 28, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, May 22, 2010 Tue, Jun 01, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, May 25, 2010 Fri, Jun 04, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, May 29, 2010 Tue, Jun 08, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Jun 01, 2010 Fri, Jun 11, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Jun 05, 2010 Tue, Jun 15, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Jun 08, 2010 Fri, Jun 18, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Jun 12, 2010 Tue, Jun 22, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Jun 15, 2010 Fri, Jun 25, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Jun 19, 2010 Tue, Jun 29, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Jun 22, 2010 Fri, Jul 02, 2010 Cost $2,307.00 Per person
Sat, Jun 26, 2010 Tue, Jul 06, 2010 Cost $2,203.00 Per person
Tue, Jun 29, 2010 Fri, Jul 09, 2010 Cost $2,137.00 Per person
Sat, Jul 03, 2010 Tue, Jul 13, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Tue, Jul 06, 2010 Fri, Jul 16, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Sat, Jul 10, 2010 Tue, Jul 20, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Tue, Jul 13, 2010 Fri, Jul 23, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Sat, Jul 17, 2010 Tue, Jul 27, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Tue, Jul 20, 2010 Fri, Jul 30, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Sat, Jul 24, 2010 Tue, Aug 03, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Tue, Jul 27, 2010 Fri, Aug 06, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Sat, Jul 31, 2010 Tue, Aug 10, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 Fri, Aug 13, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Sat, Aug 07, 2010 Tue, Aug 17, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Tue, Aug 10, 2010 Fri, Aug 20, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Sat, Aug 14, 2010 Tue, Aug 24, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Tue, Aug 17, 2010 Fri, Aug 27, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Sat, Aug 21, 2010 Tue, Aug 31, 2010 Cost $2,115.00 Per person
Tue, Aug 24, 2010 Fri, Sep 03, 2010 Cost $2,174.00 Per person
Sat, Aug 28, 2010 Tue, Sep 07, 2010 Cost $2,270.00 Per person
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 Fri, Sep 10, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Sep 04, 2010 Tue, Sep 14, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Sep 07, 2010 Fri, Sep 17, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Sep 11, 2010 Tue, Sep 21, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Sep 14, 2010 Fri, Sep 24, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Sep 18, 2010 Tue, Sep 28, 2010 Cost $2,389.00 Per person
Tue, Sep 21, 2010 Fri, Oct 01, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Sep 25, 2010 Tue, Oct 05, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Sep 28, 2010 Fri, Oct 08, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Oct 02, 2010 Tue, Oct 12, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Oct 05, 2010 Fri, Oct 15, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Oct 09, 2010 Tue, Oct 19, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Oct 12, 2010 Fri, Oct 22, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Oct 16, 2010 Tue, Oct 26, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Tue, Oct 19, 2010 Fri, Oct 29, 2010 Cost $2,337.00 Per person
Sat, Nov 06, 2010 Tue, Nov 16, 2010 Cost $1,977.00 Per person
Sat, Nov 20, 2010 Tue, Nov 30, 2010 Cost $1,977.00 Per person
Sat, Dec 04, 2010 Tue, Dec 14, 2010 Cost $1,977.00 Per person
Sat, Dec 18, 2010 Tue, Dec 28, 2010 Cost $1,977.00 Per person
Rome: Cicerone
Location: Set in the exclusive Prati district between the Vatican and the Tiber River and close to Castel Sant’Angelo and a good selection of restaurants and bars. The Piazza del Popolo in the medieval heart of Rome is just a short stroll across the river, with exclusive shopping areas nearby.
A superior standard downtown hotel with 250 rooms, the Cicerone is located in the center of the Prati area and within pleasant walking distance along the Tiber to historic Castel Sant’Angelo. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have a private bath, satellite TV, phone, and minibar. The hotel has an elegant restaurant, cozy sitting rooms, and an American bar.
Rome: Starhotels Metropole
Location: Close to the beautiful church of Santa Maria Maggiore in downtown Rome. Most of the major historical sights, including the Forum and the Colosseum, and plenty of bars, restaurants, and shops are within easy reach.
Ideally located in downtown Rome near the historic Trevi Fountain, this hotel provides comfort and convenience. This modern hotel has 236 guestrooms that feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar, and safe. Hotel amenities include a restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine, a piano bar, and fitness room.
Venice: Boscolo Bellini
Location: Situated by the Grand Canal with a vaporetto (water bus) stop right outside for easy access to St. Mark’s Square. An abundance of restaurants and shops are in the surrounding area.
This standard and elegant hotel is located by the Grand Canal only 100 yards from the Santa Lucia train station. It is housed in an 18th-century building with refined and luxurious decor. The 97 air-conditioned and comfortable rooms have a private bath, cable TV, safe, and minibar.
Venice: Starhotels Splendid Venice
Location: Conveniently located in the heart of the historic center and walking distance from the famous Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Square, and the Bridge of Sighs.
An intimate, superior standard within a building dating from the 18th century, this hotel is situated very close to St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. The hotel has 166 rooms, recently refurbished with all comforts, air-conditioning, private bath, satellite TV, telephone, and minibar. The restaurant offers international cuisine and typical local dishes.
Florence: Albani
Location: Situated on a quiet Florentine side street close to the church of Santa Maria Novella and the lively San Lorenzo Market with the Duomo just a short walk away.
A luxurious, superior first-class hotel, the Albani is close to the historic heart of the city. All 102 air-conditioned rooms provide modern comforts, a private bath, a TV, a minibar, and a safe. The elegant restaurant and American bar offer the finest Italian and international specialties.
Florence: Boscolo Astoria
Location: Only a few steps from the Duomo and Piazza Republica in the heart of the city. Most of the important museums and shopping areas are within comfortable walking distance.
A superior first-class hotel in a former palazzo, the Boscolo Astoria includes original frescos. The hotel is situated in the heart of Florence with 98 elegant rooms all equipped with air-conditioning, cable TV, a safe, and a minibar. Typical Tuscan dishes and local wines are offered in the hotel¿s restaurant and wine bar.
Florence: AC Firenze
Location: Close to the historical city center and just a quick stroll away from most of the city’s major monuments and museums.
This new contemporary hotel is situated in the center of Florence with 118 comfortable, air-conditioned guestrooms with all modern facilities including a minibar and safe. The restaurant serves delicious meals using fresh local produce. Other amenities include a bar, a Turkish bath, and a fitness room.
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