All roads lead to Rome on Tauck’s weeklong Italian trips. They wind toward the Eternal City from Venice, labyrinthine city of art, romance, and palazzo-lined waterways... or to Florence, hip center of fashion, finance and culture, where Gucci, da Vinci, the Renaissance, and gold currency were born... They are the backroads that embark on a sojourn through the vineyards of Tuscany, sampling wine and local cuisine at a medieval monastery... And they arrive at the hub of the Ancient World, in the heart of the modern metropolis, close to the Colosseum, the Appian Way, St. Peter’s Basilica... They lead to an after-hours visit to the Sistine Chapel and the treasures of the Vatican, or to discover the glories of Rome... They venture out to the provincial sights, aromas and tastes of Umbria... to lush olive groves, vineyards, and hillside villages... to a historic winery in the Chianti Classico region for a special tour, tasting and lunch at an osteria... to the cultural treasures of Assisi, Siena, Perugia (a chocolate oasis), and Orvieto, to an underground Etruscan city, and a towering cathedral. And in today’s modern Italy, the roads are joined by high-speed rail that closes the distance and makes the most of your time... it’s a journey of timeless pleasures.
A WEEK IN… VENICE, FLORENCE
&ROME Indulge your mind as well as your senses on a weeklong tour to three of Italy’s greatest cities, starting in Venice – city of islands, masks, secret alleyways and winding canals. Your palatial hotel on the lagoon is only steps from the brilliance of St. Mark’s Basilica and the gilded halls of the Doge’s Palace, seat of the
Venetian Empire, where once art was power... savor the romance of a gondola cruise and a cocktail reception and dinner at an exclusive restaurant... Stand in the overpowering presence of Michelangelo’s David in Florence... explore the galleries of the Uffizi with an art historian... have a wine-pairing lunch at a monastery in Tuscany where the monks have been making their famous Chianti since Galileo was a boy... Explore the Eternal City of Rome with a local guide, from the haunting ruins of the Colosseum to the majesty of St. Peter’s Basilica... and an after-hours tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican galleries – without the crowds. Eight days of great art, food, fashion, culture, historic luxury hotels, and a Tauck style that defines la dolce vita. Go to
www.tauck.com for day-by-day itinerary.
ITALY Venice Florence
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Rome
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(7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 3 Dinners) BEGINS VENICE
8 DAYS FROM $3,790*
Mar 11, 25 Apr 1, 8, 22, 29 May 6, 20, 27 Jun 3, 17, 24
Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures averaging 26 Tauck guests, priced from $4390 per person double; specific dates apply – inquire at time of booking.
Special Single Savings: dates in red indicate special departures where you save $300 on the single room price; inquire at time of booking.
Go to
www.tauck.com for space availability; additional departure dates may become available.
PRICE PER PERSON March
Double $3790 Single $5141 Triple $3650 April
Double $3990 Single $5341 Triple $3850 May through June
Double $4290 Single $5641 Triple $4150 Maximum Elevation: 1,300 ft.
*International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Note: The Vatican is unavailable for the after-hours visit on tour of Mar 25; we have arranged priority early morning entry (ahead of regular visitors).
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS
Night 1,2 Luna Hotel Baglioni Venice
Night 3,4,5 Hotel Helvetia & Bristol Florence
Night 6,7 Regina Hotel Baglioni Rome
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