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Upscale Small Group Tours to Italy
BELLA ITALIA ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE & TUSCANY
May 22 - May 30, 2009 - Women's Tours Small Group Tours - Limited to 14
Touring: Venice, Florence, Tuscany: Siena, Rome
Arrival Airport is Rome Departure Airport is Venice
TOUR COST: $ 3,995 per person per tour double occupancy $ 850 supplement for single occupancy, if not rooming with anyone. ITINERARY (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) NOTE: Activities or order of activities are subject to change due to unforeseen closures, etc. We reserve the right to replace an activity.
Day 0 - May 21 - Fly to Italy Fly overnight from the U. S.
We will walk around the hotel a bit to orient ourselves before we head to a wonderful place for our cocktails before our Welcome Dinner.
If
you are ready to explore Rome earlier, just give
us a call on our cell phone and we will come
meet you earlier. Details to follow.(D) Day 2 - Sat. May 23 - Vatican City: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Overnight in Rome
NOTE: MODEST
DRESS TO ENTER THE CATHEDRAL AS IN ALL CHURCHES
IN ITALY. SHOULDERS
AND KNEES MUST BE COVERED. NO SHORTS
PLEASE. We will meet our local professional tour guide at 9:30am for our tour today. Immerse yourself in the discovery of art, history and religion of the smallest State in the world, The Vatican City. You will visit St. Peters Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museum.
The Vatican art collection is clearly one the most important collection in the world. You will also see the recently restored Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's Last Judgment frescos. You will tour St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's famous Pieta, Bernini's amazing Baldacchino, the tombs of the Popes including John Paul II and the tomb of St. Peter's.
Day 3 - Sun., May 24 - Ancient Rome Tour, Overnight in Rome
Meet everyone in the hotel lobby at 9:30am today. This morning, an excellent licensed guide will take you for a walking tour of Ancient Rome. You will see and hear about fascinating stories about the Colosseum. It is perhaps the finest surviving example of ancient Roman architectural engineering. You will see the forum, once the administration, business and commercial center of Ancient Rome. There are numerous sites within the forum: numerous temples, Basilicas, arches. Other sites of Ancient Rome also includes Arch of Constantine and Piazza del Campidoglio, which was designed by Michelangelo. Other sites of Ancient Rome also includes Arch of Constantine and Piazza del Campidoglio, which was designed by Michelangelo.
Time permitting, your guide will take you to the Pantheon. It is best-preserved dome was the biggest in Europe until the Renaissance. A visit to this site can also be done with your tour manager after the tour.
We'll have lunch together. We will have lunch at a very good restaurant in Rome. This is a special meal that has been thoroughly enjoyed by our clients. Details to follow. You're free after lunch. (B, L)
Day 4 - Mon., May 25 - Rome, Siena, Florence, Overnight in Florence
A private transportation will take us to Florence early in the morning. We will stop in the medieval walled city of Siena for 4 hours where you will explore on your own. You will be given a map and a list of sites and restaurants where you may have lunch. Enjoy this fabulous city known for the Palio. It's car-free, full of interesting sites and shops. Truly a joy to explore. We will give you an orientation tour before you go off on your own. As always, your tour manager is available if you want company.
You will continue onto to Florence after your visit to Siena. You'll check into your hotel and relax. Your tour manager will suggest a place for you to have dinner. (B)
Day 5 - Tues., May 26 - Walking Tour of Florence, Accademia Museum, Overnight in Florence Sleep in a bit this morning. At 10:00am, a fantastic guide will lead a 3-hour walking tour of the city of Florence. Details to follow. Please dress appropriately for entrance to the cathedral.
After the walking tour, you will visit Accademia to view some of Michelangelo's works, including the Statue of David.
Day 6 - Wed., May 27 - Leisure Day OR Excursion to Lucca, Overnight in Florence Today, you're free to explore Florence on your own. There are endless sights to visit. Florence has many more museums, palaces and open markets. You can visit the Uffizi museum. We can make a reservation for you if you are interested. (Please advise us early on so we can make a reservation.) You can also visit the Boboli Gardens or go shopping. Leather and gold in abundance. Consult our Activities and Restaurant Lists.
If you are interested, your tour manager would be happy to take you on an excursion via a train to a charming walled city of Lucca, which was home to Puccini, the composer. Or perhaps, a culinary tour of Florence is of interest. Just let us know what you have in mind. (B)
Day 7 - Thurs., May 28 - Venice Walking Tour: St. Mark's Square, The Duomo, Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and More, Doge's Palace, Overnight in Venice
PHOTO BY ADRIAN FLETCHER We'll leave Florence early this morning and make our way to Venice. We'll take the train into Venice and catch a private water taxi to our hotel. We expect to arrive mid-day.
We'll we check in. You'll have lunch on your own. There are lots of places around . We'll have some suggestions for you. Let us know if you would like to have lunch with us.
NOTE: MODEST DRESS TO ENTER THE CATHEDRAL AS IN ALL CHURCHES IN ITALY. SHOULDERS AND KNEES MUST BE COVERED. NO SHORTS PLEASE. After lunch our fabulous local guide will show you the most important sites of Venice. You will visit St. Mark's square. See the ancient political and administrative center of the Republic of Venice, the Doge's Palace, the seat of the government including the prisons and the famous Bridge of Sighs, St Mark's Church with its gold mosaics, Rialto Market and more.
Day 8 - Fri., May 29 - Leisure Day, Overnight in Venice You're free to explore Venice on your own today. Venice has MANY sites. Consult your Activities Sheet for our suggestions.
If you have not been to Venice, we suggest you wander and lose yourself in the different neighborhoods. We love going for a walk very early in the morning before the tourists arrive. You may also walk to the Peggy Guggenheim museum as it will take you another part of Venice away from St. Mark's Square area. You will see a different neighborhood and the museum is excellent. Her mansion houses her brilliant contemporary art collection. The mansion has a nice garden, a cafe and it faces the Grand canal. You may also go to one of the other islands like Murano. Speak to us for more details.
Tonight is our last night in Venice. A very nice welcome dinner is planned for tonight. (B, D)
Day 9 - Sat., May 30 - Departure Day Explore Venice one last time before you catch your flight today. (B)
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Join a group of like-minded women - Women who appreciate art, culture, history, architecture, good food and fine wine. And of course, shopping opportunities.
Tour Includes:
9 Days of Land Tour: 3 nights in Rome, 3 nights in Florence: 2 nights in Venice
Beautiful, elegant centrally located accommodations:
Breakfast daily
1 Lunch, 3 Dinners with wine
Tours with Special Guides:
Siena Excursion - Escorted Tour
Services of your Tour Escort
Transportation to all planned activities
Entrance and reservation fees to all museums and sites
Gratuities to all drivers, tour guides, hotel staff, restaurants, porters
Not Included: Airline Tickets
Airport transfer in Venice and Rome - On your arrival day, we can arrange for someone to pick you up at the airport in Rome or you can cab to the hotel. We will help coordinate transfers from Venice hotel to the airport on your departure day.
Highlights:
Private professionally guided tours; guides with specialized backgrounds in Architecture, Art and History to properly show you Rome, Florence and Venice
World class shopping opportunities in Rome, Florence and Venice: open air markets, designer boutiques, designer outlet shopping, artisan's workshops, specialty food shops
IN ROME Beautiful Plazas in Rome - including Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain
World Class Art at the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and more
St. Peter's Cathedral - tombs of St. Peter's and the popes including Pope John Paul.
Ancient Architecture and Ruins of Rome - Roman Forum, Colosseum, Pantheon, Arch of Constantine and more
IN VENICE Art and Architecture treasures: St. Mark's Square and Cathedral, Doge's Palace, Rialto Market, Bridge of Sigh, Peggy Guggenheim Museum AND MORE
IN FLORENCE Art and architectural treasures of the city
Beautiful churches and squares
Accademia museum for Michelagelo's Statue of David.
SIENA HIGHLIGHTS Excursion to medieval Siena. Sites includes an enormous fan-shaped piazza, the beautiful Cathedral, Church of San Domenico, St. Catherine's home/sanctuary.
HOTEL INFORMATION
VENICE HOTEL This is a brand new deluxe hotel located between St. Mark's Square and the Rialto. The hotel has richly appointed rooms furnished with luxurious contemporary decor and they have a fantastic buffet breakfasts.
FLORENCE HOTEL This is a newly reconstructed high quality 4 Star hotel with excellent location, in the center of Florence close to the main museums and markets.
ROME HOTEL This is a well run 4 star hotel in the heart of Rome. The Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, Castel Sant'Angelo, San Pietro and the Vatican are all within walking distance.
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