Winter Special Italy in Style

Day 1 - Rome

Upon your arrival at the Rome Airport, our local English speaking representative will greet you in the  luggage area.  You will be guided through passport control to your waiting private car and transferred to your luxury hotel in the city center. The balance of this first day is at your leisure.

Day 2 - Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter

Private transfer from your hotel to the Vatican where you will tour  in VIP style.  You will not have to stand in line to enter the museum.  Our expert guide will take you right in for your tour of the various galleries that hold an amazing collection of art.  You will then proceed to the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica of Saint Peter and end in Saint Peter’s square.  Balance of the day will be free for shopping or visiting on your own.

Day 3 - Imperial Rome Tour

Imagine yourself in the time of the Roman Empire as you tour with a private guide the main sites of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum,  and Roman Forum. Afternoon is at your leisure.

Day 4 - Rome - Siena - Florence

Time to depart Rome for the Renaissance city of Florence.  Together with your private chauffer you will make your way through the Tuscany countryside.  You will stop in the medieval city of Siena, once a rival of Florence.  Here with a private local guide you will tour the city. After the tour and some free time you will continue to Florence and your beautiful five star hotel in the historical center.     

Day 5 - Florence Walking Tour

Your expert private guide will meet you at your hotel for your walking tour of Florence.  Relive the age of the Renaissance as you tour the beautiful historical center of Florence.  You will visit  the Duomo, see the bronze doors of the  Baptistery,  walk through the Piazza della Signoria with the Palazzo Vecchio as its centerpiece.  You will also walk the Ponte Vecchio with its amazing gold shops and finish at the Accademia Gallery to view the magnificent Statue of David by Michelangelo.    The rest of the day will be free for an optional visit of the Uffizi gallery or perhaps a visit to an outlet shopping mall among other tours

Day 6 - Florence

Today is free for you to enjoy Florence on your own. Optional excursions or tours can be arranged.

Day 7 - Florence - Venice

You will be escorted to the rail station by our local representative. You will journey in style and comfort aboard a the high speed train bound for Venice  At arrival in Venice our local representative will meet you and assist you to your romantic and stylish hotel near Saint Mark’s Square.    Enjoy the rest of the day on your own.

Day 8 - Venice Tour

Discover the history and beauty of Venice with your private guide.  Explore the elegant architecture of Saint Mark’s Square, visit the cathedral and the impressive Doges Palace, site of power of the Venetian republic of old. In the afternoon you will be free to enjoy Venice on your own.  Optional tours are possible including a romantic gondola ride.  

Day 9 - Arrivederci Italia

After check out from the hotel, our representative will pick you up for your private transfer to the Venice Airport for your departing flight.

Accommodations

Rome Hotel Bernini Bristol (or similar)

Florence Hotel Relais Santa Croce (or similar)

Venice Hotel Centurion (or similar)

Sightseeing

Private half day guided tour of Ancient Rome, including Colosseum entrance fees

Private half day guided tour of the Vatican, including Museum entrance fees

Private two hours guided tour of Siena

Classical Florence walking tour including Accademia Gallery and Santa Croce Church entrance fees

Uffizi Gallery reservation in the afternoon

Private Venice city walking tour including Doge's Palace entrance fee

Transfers

All transfers are private from and to airports and rail stations with assistance

Private transfer from city to city as per itinerary with English speaking drivers

All rail travel as per itinerary in First class with seat reservations

Meals

Breakfast at hotels daily

Services

Assistance from our Road to Italy office in Rome and local representative offices throughout Italy

Local emergency contact number daily

Does not include

Airfare

Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

Tips and gratuities to drivers and local guides

Deposit & Payments

Deposit required in order to secure booking once accommodations are confirmed.

Balance is due 45 days prior to your departure.

Payments by personal check, bank transfer and VISA or MC.

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