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A Return to Italy - (April 8-19)
(Scroll down for itinerary, pricing, hotel information and a special offer)
We set this journey up as an extension of last season - and nice and early so we miss the crowds (and Easter) and the heat.
We start in Milan then head over to Venice for three nights - Florence for three nights - San Gimignano for two nights - Rome for three nights. Cities of culture; cities of great history; and great fun to wander through.
All four star hotels, all in the heart of the City (except for San Gimignano because it’s a hill top town) and all very close to everything with an emphasis on Tuscany with five nights.
It’s relaxed, it’s fun, it’s for 20 people only, and it’s so Italian. Walk in the steps of the cultural giants - then sit at a cafe - and enjoy.
Great food, great wine, great ambiance, great people.
What more do you want?
Hotels: Early night Hilton Garden Inn, Malpensa, Milan airport; Gabrielli Sandwirth, Venice (3 nights); Ambasciatori, Florence (3 nights); Relais Santa Chiara, San Gimignano, (2 nights); Palatino, Rome (3 nights).
Begins at Milan Airport, departs from Rome
Pricing:
Canadian price: $4,995 Single Supplement $730.
US price: $4,695.00 Single Supplement $685. Book now and receive the early night (April 7) at our airport hotel in Milan (approx. value - $250-$350), as well as a reduction of $100 per person from the cost of the tour.
To book, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking with the balance due 60 days prior to the departure of the tour. (February 6, 2010)
Payment by cheque, mastercard or Visa.
Please read our details and fine print page regarding cancellation penalties which apply. We strongly suggest you protect your investment and take out insurance at the time of booking.
ITINERARY
This journey begins in Milan and departs from Rome.
April 7 - Hilton Garden Inn Malpensa, Milan Airport. Time to rest and recover from your flight and get ready for our exciting journey. Dinner is on your own tonight.
April 8 - 9 - 10 Hotel Gabrielli Sandwirth, Venice. After a relaxing drive from Milan with a bit of sightseeing in Venona (the same as Shakespeare’s ‘Two Gentlemen of...’) and Padua we arrive in Venice at our hotel (on our private Motor Launch) on the Island very near Piazza San Marco where you will have time to unpack, relax and wander about. Next day consists of an a.m. walking tour including a visit to St. Mark’s Cathedral and then lunch and the afternoon at leisure. April 10 is a totally free day to see the sights, maybe take a Gondola ride, wander the canals and enjoy. Two nights dining at the hotel with the last night a free time to dine at your leisure.
April 11-12-13 Hotel Ambasciatori, Florence. Following our leusirely breakfast it’s back to the mainland and over to Tuscany and Florence, the Capital of the Renaissance. On our way in we make a stop at the Piazzale Michelangelo for a glorious overview of the city of Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante and so many artists and scholars. We are then taken to the hotel where we dine in tonight. Next day is a morning walking tour of the core of the city through the leather markets, the famous Duomo (Cathedral) and the maginificent Uffizi Gallery. The afternoon is at leisure as is the next day. The night of the 13th is a free night for dining. Our hotel is only about a 10 minute walk from the Duomo and many major sights and restaurants.
April 14-15 Hotel Relais Santa Chiara San Gimignano, Tuscany. An easy day of exploring that remarkable Tuscan landscape including the towns of Poggibonsi, Monteriggioni and Cole Di Val D’Elsa - all well known as some of the most attractive in Tuscany. But then we arrive at our hotel overlooking the Jewel of Tuscan Towns - San Gimignano, a remarkable Hill Top Village. Next day is a wine tasting with some great food before having the afternoon to explore our town. We dine at our hotel both nights.
April 16-17-18 Hotel Palatino, Rome. Out of Tuscany and down to Rome with time for a brief walking tour of the Eternal City. Oour hotel is ideally located for the Collosseum, the Forum and all the major sites. Next day we put you on a Hop On, Hop Off tour bus and set you free to see more of the city, then explore with the following day a totally free day to shop, to sightsee, to stroll or to sit in the cafes and enjoy the world passing by. Fir two nights we dine in the hotel with the third night free for you to experience your own culinary desires.
April 19 - Departure day. We will work with you to arrange transportation to the airport for your return flights home. Ciao and Arrivaderci.
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