This is one of our most popular tours and well suited for the first time Independent traveler to Italy. Enjoy the 3 major cities, Rome, Florence and Venice. Choose between 3* tourist class hotels or 4* first class hotels. Travel between the cities by high-speed first class rail. A sightseeing tour in each city is included, featuring many of the tourist highlights and you join in the camaraderie with other foreign travelers. You will have plenty time to see, explore on your own, shop, visit museums or take other optional tours. You may also add extra nights in any or all of the cities. We can also custom-design this tour according to your own wishes. This program designed for the savvy traveler is completely flexible, you can reverse itinerary, modify hotels. Call us for details.
 

• Roundtrip economy class air travel from selected city

• Transfer by private car in Rome from Airport to Hotel

• 7 nights accommodations at selected hotels.

• Rome: 3 Star Hotel - Nord Nuova Roma, Alexandra; 4 Star Hotel - Ludovisi Palace; (or similar)

• Florence: 3 Star Hotel - Pendini, Palazzo Ruspoli. 4-star Pierre, Strozzi Palace (or similar)

• Venice: 3 Star Hotel - San Moise, B.W. San Marco; 4 Star Hotel - Kette; (or similar)

• Continental or buffet breakfast daily (hotel’s choice)

• Half-day scheduled city sightseeing in each city

• First class train tickets between cities

Day 1 - U.S.A.-ROME
Depart from USA to Rome. Dinner and beverages will be served on board.

Day 2 - ROME
Arrival at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport where you will be met and transferred by private car to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to begin to explore the Eternal City on your own. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 3 - ROME
Following breakfast at your hotel you will be picked up for your city sightseeing tour including such highlights as Piazza della Repubblica, the famed Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Castel St. Angelo and the magnificent Basilica of St. Peter. The afternoon is at leisure for shopping or visiting various museums and churches. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 - ROME AT LEISURE
Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. Today enjoy a full day of leisure or choose one of the optional city sightseeing tours or excursions.

Day 5 - ROME/FLORENCE
Following breakfast at the hotel, board your first class train to Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this Renaissance city on your own.

Day 6 - FLORENCE
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning city sightseeing tour including Piazzale Michelangelo, the Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery and the Fine Arts Academy. The afternoon and evening are at leisure to shop along the Ponte Vecchio or visit the famed Uffizi Gallery.

Day 7 - FLORENCE/VENICE
Folowing breakfast at your hotel, board your first class train to Venice. Upon arrival in Venice, check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this city of canals on your own.

Day 8 - VENICE
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning walking tour of Venice including the famous St. Mark's Square, the Golden Basilica, Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and a visit to a glass factory. The rest of the day and evening are at leisure.

Day 9 - VENICE/U.S.A.
Following breakfast at your hotel you will be met and transferred to the Venice ariport in time for your return flight home.
 

 

From	To	Price (Prices quoted without airfare)
5/27/2007	9/6/2007	$1,408.00	$1,800.00
9/7/2007	10/31/2007	$1,408.00	$1,800.00

*Price per person in double occupancy; please inquire for single supplement ; weekend surcharges, airport taxes and fuel surcharges not included.