DAY 1

Welcome to Italy. You are met on arrival and transferred from Civitavecchia to your five star luxury hotel. The luxurious Grand Hotel de la Minerve is located between the Pantheon and the Church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. The Minerve is very close to the Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. The hotel’s rooftop terrace (open for dining year‐ round) overlooks the Pantheon and boasts breathtaking sunsets. 

The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure.

Grand Hotel de la Minerve, Rome

DAY 2

Experience the exciting streets and ancient ruins of Italy’s capital on a private, half‐day classic tour with your English‐speaking guide. Spanning over 2,500 years, Rome’s history covers the brutal early days of the Roman Empire through the capricious birth of Christianity, later the Italian Renaissance and finally what is now the modern metropolis. 

The Forum, the central hub of ancient Rome, houses the oldest and most esteemed ruins of the ancient city. The Temple of Vesta and the surrounding House of the Vestal Virgins are located here, as well as the white marble Arch of Septimius Severus and the Temple of Saturn, among many others. 

The massive grandeur of the Coliseum is a not‐to‐be‐missed experience. 50,000 seated spectators at a time witnessed public spectacles beginning in 80 AD until the Middle Ages, when the Popes transformed it into a marble, lead and iron quarry to build Piazza Venezia and St. Peter’s Basilica, another must‐see. Newly opened to the public for the first time in 2010, the subterranean passageways used by the wild animals and gladiators are now accessible. 

The remainder of your day and evening is at your leisure discovering the Eternal City. (B)

Grand Hotel de la Minerve, Rome

DAY 3

This morning you are transferred by private car to your luxury hotel in Florence. For the next two nights you will reside at the Grand Hotel Villa Medici, an elegant 18th century villa. Located near the Arno River in the historic heart of Florence, the tranquil garden, inviting swimming pool and lovely rooms make this a true oasis in the city centre. 

The remainder of your day is at your leisure in the Tuscan capital. (B)

Grand Hotel Villa Medici, Florence

DAY 4

Your day will begin with a private, half‐day tour of this beautiful city. A center of Medieval European trade, Florence was one of the most affluent cities of its time beginning in the late 14th century under the House of Medici, a banking family which later created the largest bank in Europe. This allowed the family to gain political power and expanded their wealth and influence well into the 18th century. 

The Medici’s and other elite families inspired the birth of the Italian Renaissance, a period of great cultural change and achievement. The era is best known for interest surrounding art, philosophy, society, science and architecture. 

A short walk through the heart of Florence brings you to the famous Piazza della Signoria, the main square fronting the Palazzo Vecchio. This massive decorated palace is one of the most impressive town halls of Tuscany. The Signoria is the gateway to the world‐renown Uffizi Gallery where you will view masterpieces from Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello and many others. 

At the end of the tour, a private car will transfer you back to your hotel. (B)

Grand Hotel Villa Medici, Florence

DAY 5

Bid farewell to Florence after breakfast this morning. Your private car and driver will transfer you to Venice, the “City of Canals.” Upon arrival, you will be transferred by private boat with our local assistant down the Grand Canal to the historic Luna Hotel Baglioni, a magnificent, aristocratic Venetian palace. The Luna Hotel is the only hotel close to St. Mark’s Square unaffected by the high water irregularity. 

Spend your evening relaxing in this romantic city. (B)

Luna Hotel Baglioni, Venice

DAY 6

Today experience the ebb and flow of life in the lagoon on a full‐day walking tour with your private, English‐speaking guide. 

Visit the Piazza San Marco, surrounded by chic sidewalk cafés and fashionable shops. Saint Mark’s Basilica, located at the eastern end of the Piazza is a beautiful church featuring Byzantine mosaics. Also on the Piazza is the most impressive building in Venice, the Doge’s Palace, a gothic palace constructed in the 14th century. 

A stop along the Grand Canal, the main thoroughfare of Venice is full of all kinds of boats and lined with beautiful buildings. The Rialto Bridge, the main bridge crossing the Canal is over 400 years old and in the heart of Venice near the lively marketplace. 

At the end of the tour, you will be taken by private boat and transferred to your hotel. (B)

Luna Hotel Baglioni, Venice

DAY 7

Today you will be taken to the airport for your departing flight home or on to your next destination.

Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other restrictions may apply. Contact us for complete journey details.

Grand Hotel de la Minerve
Rome, Italy

The five star luxury Grand Hotel de la Minerve is housed in a magnificent mansion dating from the 1600’s. Set in Rome’s historical city centre, the hotel overlooks the Pantheon and is just minutes from Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Completely renovated to better meet the needs of its modern, sophisticated clientele, the hotel has retained its noble, elegant lines and the warmth of a comfortable, welcoming aristocratic “home”.

Grand Hotel Villa Medici
Florence, Italy

There are places which, for their harmony and elegance, make us feel at peace with ourselves and with the world. The Grand Hotel Villa Medici is such a place. In its large lounges, its garden which has a swimming pool, in the rooms with their splendid decor, and on the terrace overlooking the city, the feeling you get is one of perfect harmony. The villa’s 18th-century soul, to be admired in its friezes, brocades and marbles, blends with the sober and elegant furnishings in an ambience where less is more and more is matchless. Its enviable position, in the historic heart of Florence close to the Arno River, is a haven of peace and tranquility, and its beautiful garden, which has a swimming pool, makes it a true oasis of relaxation in the city centre.

Hotel Luna Baglioni
Venice, Italy

Ideally positioned a stone’s throw from Piazza San Marco, right in the heart of Venice facing the San Marco Basin and the island of San Giorgio, the Luna Hotel Baglioni is situated a short distance from the most famous historical and artistic attractions of the city. This historic Venetian hotel, member of the Leading Hotels of the World and Fine Hotels & Resorts, is housed in a magnificent, aristocratic Venetian palace and offers its guests an intimate, welcoming atmosphere combined with impeccable service.

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