Taste of Italy

Venice Arrival | Welcome Dinner

Venice, Italy

Meet your tour director at 5:30 PM for a welcome reception and take an orientation walk around the city known as the ‘Queen of the Adriatic’. Spend time exploring on your own before gathering again for a welcome drink and dinner with your fellow travelers

Dinner

NH Venezia Rio Novo Hotel

Venice Tour | Doge’s Palace | Gondola Ride

Venice, Italy

Take a walking tour of Venice, the most serene of cities, with a local guide. See its glorious architecture, and charming bridges and canals. Visit the magnificent Doge’s Palace and the acclaimed Piazza and Basilica of San Marco. Journey along the canals for a view of the city from a gondola.

Delight in an evening of independent dining and exploration.

Breakfast

NH Venezia Rio Novo Hotel

Bologna | Florence Dinner

Bologna, Italy

Take a private group water taxi from your hotel to your coach and travel on to Florence. During your journey, stop for free time and lunch on your own in the lively, historic foodie city of Bologna.

Florence, Italy

Arrive at your hotel outside Florence’s city center. Take a break, then depart for an orientation walk with your tour director and enjoy some free time in this beautiful city, the capital of Tuscany, and the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Enjoy a typical Tuscan dinner with your group at a local Florence restaurant.

Breakfast, Dinner

Starhotels Michelangelo Florence Hotel

Florence Walking Tour | Accademia Gallery

Florence, Italy

Take a walking tour of Florence with a local guide and marvel at the sights of the city center such as the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture of David. Savor a local lunch in the heart of Florence.

After lunch you’ll have the rest of the day to explore this magnificent city at your leisure.

Breakfast, Lunch

Starhotels Michelangelo Florence Hotel

Orvieto | Roman Colosseum

Orvieto, Italy

You’re off to the Eternal City – Rome. Along the way, stop in the scenic hill town of Orvieto for a delicious tasting of its renowned local wine.

Rome, Italy

In Rome visit the Colosseum, imperial Rome’s iconic structure, built between 72 and 80 AD. This engineering marvel could hold up to 80,000 spectators for gladiator battles and dramatic productions. (Please note that on some departures, the Colosseum visit may be moved to day 6.) Imagine the ghosts of the Caesars in the ruins of the Forum, the ancient heart of the Roman Empire.

Your hotel tonight is in Rome’s historic center.

Breakfast

NH Collection Roma Vittorio Veneto Hotel

Independent Exploration | Vatican Tour

Rome, Italy

Discover Rome independently this morning, as you enjoy free time to explore. In the afternoon visit the Vatican for a guided tour of the Museums, with entrance to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. (Please note that the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica are sometimes closed by the Vatican, so visits are subject to availability.)

Then it’s off to dinner in a local restaurant. This evening enjoy a farewell meal at a local restaurant.

Breakfast, Dinner

NH Collection Roma Vittorio Veneto Hotel

Tour Ends in Rome

Rome, Italy

Your tour ends after breakfast.

Breakfast

• ALL guests must carefully verify the existing identification requirements for their particular travel situation DIRECTLY WITH THEIR LOCAL CONSULATES OR EMBASSIES or with a visa service, as these requirements may change. Guests without proper documentation may be denied entry and will not be entitled to a refund

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• 69 - 16 days prior to departure: 30% per person
• 15 - 8 days prior to departure: 50% per person
• 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 90% per person
• On day of departure: 100% per person
• All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
• The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

• Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together.
• All prices are in US Dollars.
• A non-refundable land deposit of $250 per person is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.
• The final payment must be made by credit card no later than 80 days prior to departure date. If payment is not received as scheduled, the reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
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