Rome, Florence & Venice Escorted Tour, Escorted Italy Tours

What's Included

City Highlights
Rome
Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Florence
Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit Michelangelo’s David in the Academy of Fine Arts, the cathedral, and Signora Square.

Venice
Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration.

City maps; Local Host service in all cities.

Note:
In the event that the Eurostar train is unavailable, alternative services will be provided.

Meals
Buffet breakfast (B) daily.

Hotels:

First-Class Hotels (DIRB) - ROME: CLARIDGE, A first-class modern hotel with 95 rooms, located in Parioli, one of Rome’s most exclusive residential areas, close to the verdant avenues of Villa Borghese Park. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have private bath, satellite TV, phone and minibar. The hotel has an American bar and spacious sitting areas.
FLORENCE: GRAND HOTEL MEDITERRANEO or similar, A first-class hotel within easy walking distance of Florence city center. All 331 modern air-conditioned rooms include satellite TV, safe, and minibar. Tuscan and international cuisine are offered in the hotel’s two restaurants and an American bar serves drinks and snacks.
VENICE: BOSCOLO BELLINI or similar, A first-class, elegant hotel 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 private bath, cable TV, safe, and minibar.
VENICE: PRINCIPE, Overlooking the Grand Canal, this first-class hotel welcomes guests with Venetian décor enhanced by modern comfort. All 139 rooms are fitted with air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe, and minibar. The dining room opens onto the terrace during the summer, an ideal spot to enjoy the magic and charm of Venice.

Premium Hotels (DIRA) - ROME: CICERONE, A superior first-class downtown hotel with 250 rooms, located in the center of the Prati area, within pleasant walking distance along the Tiber to historic Castel Sant’Angelo. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have private bath, satellite TV, phone, and minibar. The hotel has an elegant restaurant, cozy sitting rooms, and an American bar.
FLORENCE: ALBANI, A luxurious superior firstclass hotel close to the historic heart of the city. All 102 air-conditioned rooms provide modern comforts, private bath, TV, minibar, and safe. The elegant restaurant and American bar offer the finest Italian and international specialties.
FLORENCE: BOSCOLO ASTORIA, A superior first-class hotel in a former palazzo, including original frescos. Situated in the heart of Florence with 98 elegant rooms all equipped with air-conditioning, cable TV, safe, and minibar. Typical Tuscan dishes and local wines are offered in the hotel’s restaurant, and wine bar.
VENICE: STARHOTELS SPLENDID VENICE, An intimate superior first-class hotel within a building dating from the 18th century, 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.
VENICE: MONACO & GRAND CANAL, Formerly a 17th-century Venetian palazzo, this sumptuous superior first-class hotel overlooks the Grand Canal and is only a few steps from St. Mark’s Square. The 100 air-conditioned rooms are furnished in grand style with all modern facilities and the hotel boasts one of the city’s finest restaurants. With an outdoor terrace, the elegant “Grand Canal” restaurant offers fine cuisine in a delightful atmosphere.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Rome, Italy. Arrive in Rome. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3:
Rome. Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and Roman Forum. (B)

Day 4:
Rome. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
Rome–Florence. Travel to Florence by Eurostar train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels. (B)

Day 6:
Florence. Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit Michelangelo’s David in the Academy of Fine Arts, the cathedral, and Signoria Square. (B)

Day 7:
Florence. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
Florence–Venice. Travel to Venice by high-speed Eurostar train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels. (B)

Day 9:
Venice. Morning guided sightseeing including headsets; visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration. (B)

Day 10:
Venice. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 11:
Venice. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)