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BELLA ITALIA TOUR

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CLICK HERE FOR RATES & DATES » Limited to 14 Women - Italy Vacations for Women Only Touring:  ROME, Venice, Florence, tuscany: chianti, siena Tour Overview: Join one of our exclusive, upscale small group tours to Italy’s most important cities, as we tour the classical cities of Rome, Florence and Venice.  This is one of our most popular women's trips to Italy.  On this classic tour of Italy, a women's tour, we will travel to Rome, Florence and Venice, a trio of cities filled with historic, artistic and architectural treasures everyone should see in their lifetime. Our small group tour of Italy begins in Rome, where you will see the ancient wonders that have drawn visitors to this capital for centuries: the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, the forum, the Pantheon and more.  This escorted tour group to Italy to Rome, Florence and Venice will also take you on a tour through the countryside of Tuscany to the walled medieval city of Siena, driving by the vineyards and olive groves of the scenic Chianti region en route to Florence.  The architecturally stunning city of Florence, famous for gold, leather and other artisanal products, also awaits you on this tour.  The last stop on this tour for women is the elegant “floating” city of Venice, a relaxing way to end this fantastic “best of Italy” tour.  Arrival Airport: Rome Departure Airport: Venice VIEW Rates & Dates »

Italy Tour Package Includes: Nine Days’ Land Tour: Three nights in Rome, three nights in Florence, and two nights in Venice Beautiful, elegant, centrally located four-star hotels Breakfast daily One lunch and three dinners with wine Services of your Tour Manager Entrance and reservation fees to all museums and sites Transportation to all planned activities Gratuities to local guides, bus drivers Welcome cocktails Maps, Restaurant Lists Guided tour of Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica Guided tours of Ancient Rome Guided tour of Venice's art and architectural treasures Guided tour of Florence Guided tour of Accademia museum in Florence for the Statue of David Excursion to medieval Siena. Excursion opportunity to Lucca. Not Included:   Gratuity to your tour manager/escort Airline tickets Airport transfers (We will coordinate these transfers for you with other travelers as needed.)

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ITINERARY
Note:  Activities or order of activities are subject to change due to unforeseen closures, etc.  We reserve the right to replace an activity.
(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch,  D = Dinner)

DAY 1:
Arrival in Rome, Welcome Cocktails & Dinner, Overnight in Rome
Your women only tour begins in Rome.  Arrive at your Rome hotel, your home for the next three nights.  We can arrange a private airport transfer, if needed. Rest, freshen up and meet everyone in the hotel lobby at 5pm.  You will meet everyone and we'll go for a stroll and acquaint you with your new surroundings.

We will walk around the hotel a bit to orient ourselves before we head to a wonderful place for cocktails before 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. (D)

DAY2:  
Ancient Rome Tour, Overnight in Rome
This morning, an excellent licensed tour guide will take the women on a walking tour of Ancient Rome and see some of the finest feats of Roman architectural engineering.  This guided tour of Rome is fantastic.  Hear about fascinating stories about the Colosseum, which stands near the center of present-day Rome.  We will tour the Forum, once the administration, business and commercial center of Ancient Rome, and see its numerous temples, Basilicas, arches and more.  Other sites we will visit include the Arch of Constantine and Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo.

We will also take you to the Pantheon, Italy’s best-preserved dome and the biggest in Europe until the Renaissance.  We'll have lunch together at one of Rome's top restaurants. You're free to explore this wondrous city on your own after lunch.  (B, L)

DAY 3:
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.

This morning your women's tour of Italy takes you to The Vatican where, a licensed professional local guide will help you discover a treasure trove of art, history and religion today. 

The Vatican Museum’s art collection, which we will visit, is one the most important in the world.  In this tour, we will also see the recently restored Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's Last Judgment frescoes; and tour St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's famous Pieta, Bernini's amazing bronze Baldacchino, and if possible, the Popes’ tombs.

You are free for lunch and the rest of the day.  Consult your Restaurant List for suggestions on where to eat.  As always, your tour manager is available for company, for a meal or a stroll.  (B)

DAY 4:
Rome, Siena, Florence, Overnight in Florence
We will make our way to Florence through Tuscany early this morning. We will stop and tour the medieval walled city of Siena for a few hours. This fabulous car-free city, full of interesting sites and shops, is truly a joy to explore. We will give you an orientation tour, a map and a list of sites and restaurants before we send you off to explore on your own. As always, your tour manager is available if you want company.

The women will then travel to Florence after visiting Siena.  You'll check into your hotel and relax.  Refer to your restaurant list. Your tour manager can also suggest a place for dinner.  (B)

DAY 5: 
Walking Tour of Florence, Accademia Museum, Overnight in Florence
NOTE: Optional tour of the Uffizi Gallery is available.  Please inform us ahead of time so we can make a reservation for you.

Sleep in a bit this morning.  At 10am, our fantastic Florence local guide will come lead us on a three-hour walking tour of Florence. Afterwards, you will visit Accademia to view some of Michelangelo's classic works, including the Statue of David.  You can linger in the museum as long as you want.

You're free after the tour.  Let us know if you want company for lunch or for a stroll.  We'll again meet at the hotel lobby at 7:30pm and head out to dinner.   (B, D)

DAY 6: 
Leisure Day OR Excursion to Lucca, Overnight in Florence
Today, you're free to explore the endless sights of Florence on your own. Florence has many more museums, palaces and open markets than we will have time to show you, so this is the time to explore what interests you most.  Shopping is fantastic in Florence, a city known for leather and gold.  The Uffizi Museum is a must-visit for art aficionados; we can make a reservation for you if you are interested.  You can also visit the Boboli Gardens – a 16th-century sculpture garden -- or go shopping for Florence’s trademark leather and gold. Your tour manager can suggest numerous things you can do.

If you are interested, your tour manager would be happy to take you on an excursion via train to the charming walled city of Lucca, home to the opera composer Puccini.   Or perhaps a culinary tour of Florence is of interest.  Just let us know what you have in mind.   (B)

DAY 7:
Venice Walking Tour, including St. Mark's Square, the Duomo, Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs; Overnight in Venice
Note: modest dress to enter the cathedral as in all churches in Italy.  Shoulders and knees must be covered.  No shorts please.

Our women's trip to Italy takes us to Venice next.  We'll leave Florence early this morning and make our way to Venice via train, catching a private water taxi to our hotel.  We expect to arrive mid-day. After check-in, you're free to have lunch on your own at one of our many local favorites. Let us know if you would like to dine with us.

After lunch, our fabulous local guide will show you the most important sites of Venice, starting with St. Mark's Square. We will also see the Doge's Palace, the ancient political and administrative center of the Republic of Venice; the famous Bridge of Sighs, so-called as it was the last view convicts saw before their imprisonment; St. Mark's Church with its gold mosaics; the eclectic Rialto Market, which houses Venice’s oldest pub; and more.

You're free after the tour for the rest of the evening. We’d be happy to suggest a dinner spot from the endless number of restaurants in town.  Have the hotel call a restaurant ahead of time before you head out to dinner.  As always, let us know if you want company; we’d love to join you. (B)

DAY 8: 
Leisure Day, Overnight in Venice
Having seen the key sites yesterday, you're free to explore Venice at your own pace today. Your tour manager can suggest numerous things for you to do. If you have not been to Venice, we suggest you simply wander the different neighborhoods.  We love going for a walk very early in the morning before any tourist groups arrive.  You may also walk to the brilliant contemporary art collection housed in the Peggy Guggenheim museum, which will show you another side of Venice. The Guggenheim mansion, which faces the Grand Canal, has a lovely garden and cafe.  You may also choose to visit one of the other nearby islands, like Murano, famous for its glass blowing, or colorful Burano which is famous for lacemaking.  Speak to us for more details.

We reached the end of our group tour to Italy.  A very nice farewell dinner is planned for tonight, our last night together. (B, D)

DAY 9: 
Departure Day
Today is the last day of the women's tour of Italy. Explore Venice one last time before you catch your flight today.  (B)

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