DAYS 1 – 3

Arrive in Venice on Day 2 and relax at the gorgeous 14th-century Hotel Danieli with a lagoon-view room. Explore the picture postcard St. Mark’s Square with a visit to the Doge’s Palace. Enjoy a romantic evening gondola ride through the picturesque canals of Venice. 

Hotel Danieli, Venice

DAYS 4 & 5

Drive to Pisa and visit Cathedral Square with its fabled leaning tower and Duomo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then continue to Siena, a magical medieval city built on three hills in the Tuscan countryside. Enjoy a short walking tour of Siena with its famed Piazza del Campo, one of the largest medieval squares in Europe where the famous Palio horse race takes place. 

Grand Hotel Continental, Siena

DAYS 6 – 8

On the way to Florence, enjoy a private wine tasting and lunch at a winery in the Chianti region. Drive through the hills of Tuscany to the picturesque 14th-century hill town of San Gimignano. Continue to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, and enjoy accommodations with a full view of the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio. Visit the Uffizi Museum, Duomo and the Academy of Fine Arts, home to Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David. Enjoy a private viewing of Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper. 

Westin Excelsior Hotel, Florence

DAYS 9 – 11

Travel by Eurostar train to Naples and transfer by private hydrofoil to magical Capri. Cruise into the Blue Grotto and visit the Villa San Michelle. Enjoy the picturesque Amalfi Coast and visit chic Positano. 

Grand Hotel Quisisana, Capri

DAYS 12 – 14

On the way to Rome, discover Pompeii, a preserved Roman city from 79 A.D. and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Rome, experience the most famous landmarks of the city including a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will marvel at Michelangelo’s stunning Sistine Chapel. Depart Rome on Day 14. 

St. Regis Grand, Rome

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Hotel Danieli
Venice, Italy

Designed to meet the demands of Europe’s traveling nobility, the 5-star Hotel Danieli’s main building is the original 14th century palace of Doge Dandolo, lavishly appointed with pink marble, stained glass, gold leaf columns and Murano glass chandeliers. Ideally located, the hotel is just steps away from Piazza San Marco, Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Indulge in the swimming pools, tennis or nearby private beach facilities. The hotel also offers laundry service and a business center.

With stylish décor and comfortable furnishings, each of the Hotel Danieli’s 233 guest rooms gracefully reflects the warmth and rich cultural heritage of Venice. Each air-conditioned room features cable TV, direct dial telephones, mini bar, in-room safe and a hairdryer. Travcoa has reserved Lagoon view rooms.

Grand Hotel Continental
Siena, Italy

In Piazza Salimberti, the heart of the ancient medieval city of Siena and just steps away from the delightful Piazza del Campo, the 5-star Grand Hotel Continental is a splendid aristocratic 17-century palace that now plays a vital role of the cultural heritage of Siena. Faithful restoration has not only given the hotel back its original architectural features, but has also brought to light old decorations and magnificent frescoes. The hotel is a member of Great Hotels of the World and the imposing walls of the Palazzo Gori greet you as you enter the glass doors.

You can enjoy an intimate dinner at the Sapordivino Restaurant, which specializes in typical
Tuscan dishes, or in the privacy of your guestroom. Located on the ground floor of the hotel is a small and elegant piazza featuring the Sapordivino Wine Bar and Restaurant.

All the hotel’s 51 guest rooms are beautifully decorated with rich fabrics and antique furniture dating back to the 17th century. Your deluxe room is equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, safe, hairdryer, mini bar, satellite TV, dial direct telephone, writing desk, heating and Internet connection.

Westin Excelsior Hotel
Florence, Italy

Neighboring the famous Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace, the 5-star Westin Excelsior Hotel combines luxurious modern accommodations with seven centuries of Florentine history. It’s presence on Piazza Ognissanti is impressive, featuring newly refurbished guest rooms and a professional staff dedicated to impeccable service.

Sitting high on the banks of the Arno River, the hotel also offers spectacular views of the panoramic Tuscan countryside, the colored terracotta rooftops and the landmarks of Florence.
These are just a few of the reasons it was recently named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2002 Gold List. Using the freshest seasonal and regional ingredients, the award-winning chef presents traditional Mediterranean and revised Tuscan cuisine at Il Cestello restaurant. Bar Donatello, named for the foremost sculptor of the Renaissance, offers a relaxing atmosphere and a piano bar.

Your luxurious guestroom features Westin’s Heavenly Bed, air-conditioning, direct telephone, mini bar, in-room safe, satellite/cable TV, data port, bathrobes and hair dryer. Travcoa has reserved spacious Premium Deluxe rooms featuring prestigious Florentine-style furniture and luxurious marble bathrooms.

Grand Hotel Quisisana
Capri, Italy

From 1845 onwards the 5‐star Grand Hotel Quisisana has been receiving guests in an atmosphere of exclusive elegance and great hotel tradition. The Quisisana is now a symbol of Capri, nearly as much as the Blue Grotto and it is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

Recreational facilities at the Quisisana are extensive. You can sunbathe on comfortable lounges around the large outdoor pool, play tennis on one of two courts, or relax in the elegant atmosphere of the Quisi Club, taking advantage of its indoor pool, beauty parlor, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and massage facilities. The bars and restaurants of the hotel invite you to spend pleasant moments in an enchanting atmosphere. The Quisi Terrace Bar is the front terrace of the hotel and serves aperitifs and after dinner drinks with live music. The Krug Room Wine Bar hosts a new restaurant, Rendez-Vous, which has a diverse menu, including sushi, combined with excellent selection of wines available by the glass. The Quisi Restaurant welcomes you for a candlelight dinner in elegant surroundings. La Colombaia Restaurant, adjacent to the pool, serves buffet lunch or Neapolitan pizza.

Guest accommodations are provided in 150 stylish rooms and suites, with the Faraglioni Rocks and Marina Piccola visible in the distance. Travcoa has reserved deluxe rooms with a park side view.

St. Regis Grand Hotel
Rome, Italy

Built in 1894 as the first deluxe hotel in Rome, the 5-star St. Regis Grand is within walking distance of the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and Via Veneto. Upon reopening in mid-December 1999, after an extensive restoration and renovation, the St. Regis Grand reclaimed its status as the finest hotel in Rome and one of the best in the world. This honor has been reemphasized by recently being named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2002 Gold List.

You can enjoy a unique dining experience at the restaurant Vivendo, nominated by Zagat as the number one restaurant in Rome, and the Gold Key award winner for design and decor. The private wine cellar, Di Vino, selected to be depositaire de l’enotheque Dom Perignon, offers private dining with regional and international menus enhanced by a wide selection of wines to complement each course.

The St. Regis Grand features luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites in an eclectic combination of Empire, Regency and Louis XV styles. Every guest room has a unique hand painted fresco depicting a Roman scene installed above the beds’ headboards, and features Murano glass chandeliers and Hermes bathroom amenities.

Marta Luna

A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Marta speaks Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and English. She’s an “insatiable traveler”, very interested in history, art and literature, and also paints as a hobby. She resides both in San Francisco and Italy.

Yvonne Buheiry

The Baroness Yvonne Buheiry Daller von Fleschenberg has been escorting travelers for over 20 years. She is conversant in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and some Arabic. Yvonne specializes in Western and Mediterranean Europe, the Middle East and Africa.