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| ITALIA CLASSICA (Classic Italy)
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PRIVATE CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN TOUR
The classic Italian tour and its highlights |
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This tour has been designed keeping in mind those travelers that like to enjoy and appreciate the sights, the history and gastronomy of Italy without worrying about driving, parking and find places. Our professional English-speaking drivers will take care of you from the arrival to the departure.
The itinerary includes Rome with its numerous monuments, Saint Peter Church, the Colosseum, the Forum; Florence and its Renaissance treasures, Giotto's bell tower, Uffizi, Palazzo Vecchio, Bargello, and the Medici Chapels; Romantic Venice with its world famous Piazza San Marco, Burano, Murano and Torcello; Milan noted for its magnificent Gothic Cathedral and Leonardo's "Last Supper" at Santa Maria delle Grazie, and from here the beautiful Como Lake situated near Milan.
First class luxury hotels, conveniently located in the center of each town are included in this itinerary. Scheduled at a leisurely pace, this tour provides sufficient time to see and experience many of the well known treasures of Italy.
Buon Viaggio!! |
Day 1 • ROME - Arrival day
Morning arrival in the eternal city, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. Relax and recover form jet-lag, Afternoon and evening at you disposal for orientation.
Day 2 • ROME
Chauffeured city sightseeing tour with a professional English-speaking guide that include Colosseum (inside visit included), Roman Forum, St. Paul Basilica, Arch of Triumph, Church of St. Peter in Chains where you can admire Michelangelo's Moses legendary sculpture. Legend says that Michelangelo, while working on this masterpiece, in a state of complete trance threw the hammer against the statue and yelled: Why don't you speak. These are only a sample of the places you can admire in this city. Rest of the day at your disposal.
Day 2 • ROME - Vatican City
This is your last day in Rome. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel for a private tour of the Vatican Museums and the epic 5,000 square feet frescoes of the Sistine Chapel that Michelangelo painted in about 5 years between 1508 and 1512. After the Vatican you driver will take you to further explore the city, Fontana di Trevi, Piazza del Popolo, the Pantheon, the Janiculum Hill or seat at an outdoor cafe and in Via Veneto and enjoy La Dolce Vita.
Day 4 • ROME - FLORENCE
Breakfast and departure to Florence driving north on the A1 (Autostrada del Sole) highway to Florence. On your way to the Renaissance capital, in Orvieto stop for a wine tasting and admire its beautiful Gothic Cathedral. With a short detour continue your comfotable travel through the Umbrian plains and rolling hills for a visit Todi or Assisi two of the most famous Umbrian hill towns. In Assisi you can visit the monumental convent and Basilica of San Francis, and its magnificent frescoes painted by Giotto between 1295-1300. Evening in Florence.
Day 5 • FLORENCE
Full-day at disposal in Florence. Start in the morning with a guided walking tour of the city highlights Uffizi, the Duomo and Giotto's bell tower, the Baptistery, Bargello, Medici Chapels, and other classic Renaissance artwork can be enjoyed with the clear explanation of your professional English-speaking guide. Rest of the day at disposal for shopping or relaxation. Overnight in Florence.
Day 6 • FLORENCE - VENICE
This morning, after your Florentine breakfast travel to Venice trough the beautiful Italian countryside. After your arrival, estimated around mid-day, a private motor launch will take you to your hotel. Wear comfortable walking shoes and discover the glory and secrets of this magical city on foot. Overnight in Venice.
Day 7 • VENICE
A morning walking tour, with private English-speaking guide, through the secret and unknown corners of Venezia is scheduled for you. In the afternoon an excursion to the lagoon islands, non included in the package, is scheduled for you, Murano and its famous glass, Burano and its laces, or sipping a cappuccino in St. Mark Square and watch the action. This evening a romantic gondola ride will wait for your and loved one. One more night in Venice.
Day 8 • VENICE - LAKE COMO
With the comfort of your Mercedes car and the experience of your professional driver today youÕll travel to the beautiful area of Lake Como driving on the highway "Serenissima" continue you journey into Milan through the plains of Veneto and Lombardy, stop in Verona for a quick visit of Romeo and Juliette house. Late afternoon arrival in the Como area. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in the lake area.
Day 9 • LAKE COMO - MILAN
Full-day at your disposal in this corner of paradise. Enjoy your time and relax in Como or take a short car ride to Milan. ItÕs Gothic Cathedral and the best fashion houses in the world (Valentino, Gucci, Fendi, Armani, Missoni) are next to each other. Leonardo's "Last Supper" is only a few blocks from there, don't forget to make a visit to this disappearing masterpiece. Back to your hotel, in Como, for the night.
Day 10 • LAKE COMO - Departure
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home or continue your journey to another destination. End of the tour and services.
Package includes:
∗ Mercedes S class fully insured in compliance of the national and local regulations, business license and inspected by the Ministero Italiano dei Trasporti (Italian DOT).
∗ 9 nights, double occupancy, accommodations in luxury hotels (Rome Hassler, Florence Grand Hotel Baglioni, Venice Molino Stucky Hilton, Como Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni or simila class hotels). Accommodations are subject to availability and confirmation. Hotel name will be indicated at time of booking.
∗ Professional English-speaking driver.
∗ Breakfast daily.
∗ Detailed itinerary, suggestions on places to visit and restaurants.
∗ Gasoline, toll-road, parking costs, and any other personal expense not specified in the itinerary.
Not included in the package:
Drinks of any kind including wine with meals.
Meals.
Personal expenses.
Telephone charges.
And everything not specifically included in the itinerary and/or in the Package Includes section.
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| PACKAGE PRICE: €7,998, per person, based on double occupancy.
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