Your family will be all smiles when they see what awaits them in St. Mark’s Square in Venice (left), at the Trevi Fountain in Rome (center) and in the Renaissance city of Florence (right).
visit to the Galleria dell’Accademia before settling into your charming 18th-century palace hotel. A historical landmark, it is ideally located near a Renaissance Square overlooking the Arno River. Dine at the hotel tonight ordering what you want from its à la carte menu. Meals BD
Day 4 – See the Leaning Tower in Pisa
Explore nearby Pisa today, home to the famous Leaning Tower as well as the Duomo and graceful Baptistry. Learn about the history of the “field of miracles” and have lunch in a local restaurant. Dinner is on your own tonight in Florence. Meals BL
Day 5 – Visit the Uffizi
Meet an art historian who shares insights about the masterpieces of the Renaissance, many of which you will see today. Join a local guide for a visit inside the Uffizi to see Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus and Michelangelo’s painting of The Holy Family. Spend the afternoon exploring Florence with your family, then join us for dinner and a pizza-making demonstration at a popular local restaurant. Meals BD
Day 6 – Take the Eurostar train to Venice, city of canals Board the sleek Eurostar train for a first-class, high-speed rail trip to Venice where a private boat will be waiting to take you to your hotel for lunch along the Grand Canal. Join us this afternoon on a guided visit to the Basilica and Doges’ Palace, regarded by many as the most beautiful Renaissance palace in Italy. Enjoy a serenade aboard a gondola as you glide along the canals of the city, sure to be a highlight of your visit to Venice. The rest of the day is free. Meals BL
Day 7 – Get a glimpse of daily life in Venice Mask-making is a centuries-old tradition here in Venice and to see them being made is a memorable experience. Meet skilled local artists who turn papier-mâché into colorful characters, human and animal, right before your eyes, creating new facial identities for the wearer! Sample daily life – and gelato – on your own before joining us for a farewell party tonight as we say arrivederci to Italia Bella. Meals BD
14 Italia Bella: Rome to Venice
Day 8 – Journey home Tour ends: Venice. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Westin Europa & Regina to Venice’s Marco Polo Airport. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
8 Days / 7 Nights from $3,758 plus airfare (7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners)
Departure Dates: March 27; April 3, 10, 17; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26; September 2; December 21, 26
Dates in red indicate special holiday departures. Go to
www.tauckbridges.com for up-to-the-minute space availability. Additional dates may become available as these sell out.
Price Per Person – March, April, June – August, September Double
Triple $3870 $3758 Triple $3990 $3878 Children 11 and under Discount $100
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult; exceptions may be granted under certain circumstances with parental consent. Triples are usually a two-bedded room with a rollaway cot or a sofa bed; quadruples will be accommodated in two separate rooms.
Gratuities to Tauck Director, driver & local guides are included.
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability). Recommended age: 8+
Your family’s comfort is important to us. Ask us about booking additional hotel nights before or after your tour and be sure to consider our Guest Protection Product offering important travel advantages, including a money-back refund if your travel plans change. See General Information for details.
Fine Hotels / Great Locations Night 1,2*
Night 6,7 The Westin Excelsior, Rome – Rome
Night 3,4,5 Grand Hotel, Florence – Florence A Luxury Collection Hotel
The Westin Europa & Regina – Venice *Tour of June 17 will stay at the St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome.
#1 IN ESCORTED FAMILY TRAVEL Quadruple Quadruple Single $3870 $4976
Price Per Person – Holiday Departures – December Double
Single $3990 $5096
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