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A Week In... Italy
Umbria ~ orvieto~  todi~  Assisi ~ Siena ~ Florence ~ Rome
8 Days / 7 Nights

Explore famous hill towns in Tuscany and Umbria, days 1-3, where traces of medieval traditions are observed in well-preserved architecture and time-honored antiquities.

• Private Visit, The Vatican
  Tauck Exclusive! A private, after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, without the crowds – once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contemplate the inspirational treasures of the Vatican unhurried.
• Walking Tour of Old Rome
  Through the eyes of a local guide, discover Old Rome on a walking tour; places you will see include the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon.
• Guided Tour of the Uffizi Gallery
  An art historian introduces you to Renaissance art and the city of Florence, followed by a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery that details the paintings and the history of one of the world’s greatest art museums.

1. Arrive Rome / Todi
Tour departs: 9:30 AM from Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino. Travel from Rome through Lazio and Umbria to the town of Orvieto; have lunch at a trattoria, and see one of Italy’s greatest cathedrals. The next two nights are spent in the medieval hill town of Todi, where you’ll stay at the only hotel in the center of town. Experience the real Italy, where everything revolves around the piazza and life unfolds at a lovely pace. Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner. Meals LD

2. Assisi / Umbria / Todi
Visit Basilica di San Francesco in medieval Assisi; a local expert shares insights about its 13th- and 14th-century frescoes on a guided tour. Attend a wine tasting at the osteria of a famed winery before you return to Todi to explore the pleasures of small-town Italian life. Meals B

3. Siena / Tuscany / Florence
See the picturesque landscapes of Tuscany en route to Siena, where you’ll tour the ornately decorated Duomo and see the Piazza del Campo – twice a year, the running of the Palio occurs here. Continue on to Florence for a two-night stay. Join us for a visit to the renowned Galleria dell’Accademia, home of Michelangelo’s David, and enjoy a lecture this evening by a local art historian. Meals BD

4. Renaissance Treasures of Florence
A guided walking tour of landmark sites in Florence precedes a tour of the Uffizi Gallery with a local expert; see some of the world’s greatest art masterpieces. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own. Meals B

5. Eurostar to Rome
Travel first class by high-speed Eurostar train to Rome. A walking tour of Old Rome, with a local guide, shows you sites such as Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the Pantheon. Topped off by a gelato (Italian ice cream), it’s a perfect day! Meals BL

6. Private Tour of the Vatican
Tauck Exclusive – a private after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums takes you to the Candelabra Gallery, the Map Gallery, and the Tapestries. A highlight is a visit to the Sistine Chapel – without the crowds, you’ll discover that the floor is as famous as the ceiling! Spend the remainder of the day as you please in Rome. Meals B

7. Rome as You Please
Sightseeing includes the Roman Forum (from above) and visits to the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basiica, and St. Peter’s Square; the rest of the day is free. Join us this evening for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals BD

8. Journey Home
Tour ends: 7:30 AM at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino. Persons departing at other times should secure their own transportation to the airport. You should allow a minimum of 2 ½ hours for check-in. Meals B

Begins Rome
Mar 23, 30
Apr 13, 20
May 11, 25
Jun 8, 15, 22
Jul 6, 20
Aug 17, 31
Sep 7, 14, 28
Oct 5, 19, 26
Nov 9

Dates in red indicate special departures where the single price is the same as the double: $3389, March 23; $3445, July 20 and August 17; $3545, Nov 9.

8 Days from $2,990 plus airfare
(7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 3 Dinners)

Price Per Person

March and April
Double $2990 / Single $3760 / Triple $2850

May
Double $3195 / Single $3895 / Triple $3118

June – November
Ask at time of booking for prices

• International Airfare is additional.
• Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Plan.
• Additional departure dates may become available as these sell out, call us for further information

• Night 1,2 Hotel Fonte Cesia  - Todi, Italy
• Night 3,4 Plaza Hotel Lucchesi - Florence, Italy
• Night 5,6,7 Hotel Majestic, Rome - Rome, Italy

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