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Highlights of Italy
10 days

Trip Overview

The perfect introduction to Venice, Florence and Rome — “must-see” sights for the first-time visitor.

Included Tour Features
  • Includes all of the traditional favorites: Venice, Florence, Rome and two nights in the Tuscan city of Siena

  • Romantic gondola ride in Venice, the perfect way to see the city

  • Comfortable first-class rail travel between Venice and Florence

  • Freedom of choice to dine at one of A&K’s recommended restaurants in select cities

  • A private visit and wine tasting at a Chianti wine cellar

  • A private visit to a Sienese Contrada Museum to learn about the tradition of the Palio horse race

  • A stylish end to your trip at the luxurious St. Regis Grand in Rome — ideally located near the fashionable shopping district

  • Personal headphones provided to ensure perfect communication with your guide in large areas

Tour Itinerary

DAYS 1-2: USA or Canada/Venice, Italy
Depart on an overnight flight to Venice. On arrival, transfer by private launch to your prestigious hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening gather for a welcome dinner at the hotel. Hotel Bauer D

DAY 3: Venice
Walk with your specialist local guide this morning and admire the sights of this astonishingly beautiful city: St. Mark's Basilica, the Bell Tower and the Doge's Palace. This evening, after a romantic gondola ride, dine à la carte in your choice of recommended traditional trattorias. Hotel Bauer B D

DAY 4: Venice/Florence
Transfer by private launch to join the train to Florence. With a specialist local guide, see the glorious Renaissance palaces, statues and churches of this beautiful city with a visit to the Accademia Gallery, housing Michelangelo's famous David. Helvetia & Bristol B L D

DAY 5: Florence
Today is at leisure. Helvetia & Bristol B

DAY 6: Florence/San Gimignano/Siena
Drive through the Tuscan countryside to the picturesque town of San Gimignano. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Chianti for a private visit to a wine cellar and wine tasting. Grand Hotel Continental B L

DAY 7: Siena
Spend the day exploring the highlights of this enchanting medieval city, including a private visit to a Contrada Museum. This evening, dine à la carte in your hotel. Grand Hotel Continental B D

DAY 8: Siena/Assisi/Rome
Depart by coach to the Umbrian hill town of Assisi, famous for Giotto's magnificent frescoes. Explore the town and have lunch before continuing to Rome for an evening at leisure. St. Regis Grand Hotel B L

DAY 9: Rome and Vatican City
Begin your visit to Vatican City at St. Peter's Square, then explore the magnifificent Vatican Museum, including the Sistine Chapel with its famous frescoed ceiling by Michelangelo. After lunch, visit the Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. St. Regis Grand Hotel B L D

DAY 10: Rome/USA or Canada
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board a homebound flight. B

WE RECOMMEND…
Upgrade your room to a Palatial Panoramic Double with Grand Canal view at Bauer Il Palazzo from $640 per person per night.

Extend your stay in Rome or continue to the Amalfi Coast

Departures & Rates

Dates Priced from
05/06/2008 to 05/15/2008 $7,620  
05/20/2008 to 05/29/2008 $7,620  
06/03/2008 to 06/12/2008 $7,620  
09/09/2008 to 09/18/2008 $7,620  
09/16/2008 to 09/25/2008 $7,620  
10/14/2008 to 10/23/2008 $7,620  

The price shown is in USD. Price is per person, based on double occupancy.
Departures are limited to 24 passengers.
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PRICE PER PERSON (land arrangements)
Double occupancy.....$7,620
Single supplement.....$2,210
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* Holiday surcharge will apply. Call for details.
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