7. UMBRIA – ASSISI & TORGIANO A short drive brings you to the lovely medieval town of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit St. Francis Basilica and explore the town as you please. Enjoy a cooking demonstration by an Umbrian chef tonight, not to mention the cuisine! Meals BD
8. TUSCAN TREASURES
Driving through the Tuscan hills to the hilltop town of San Gimignano, look for the city’s 12th-century towers, visible from afar. Stroll its quaint streets and visit the lovely Piazza della Cisterna before heading to Viareggio. Meals BD
9. LA SPEZIA TO VERNAZZA & BACK You’ll head to coastal Cinque Terre today for a boat cruise with views of the Riviera coastline between these gorgeous towns and then reverse course by train, following La Via dell’Amore coastal path. Meals BD
10. THE MANY ARTS OF FLORENCE Today’s presentation by an art historian prepares the way for your guided tour of the 14th- and 15th-century art on display in the Galleria dell’Accademia, Europe’s first school of art, and a walking tour of this treasured city of the arts. Meals BL
11. INSIDE THE UFFIZI GALLERY Join a local expert for a guided tour of the inspiring Uffizi Gallery; originally a suite of offices, it was first used to display the Medici family’s private art in 1581 and includes some of the art world’s most revered works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, da Vinci, Bellini, Raphael and more. Meals B
12. EUROSTAR TO VENICE Board the high-speed Eurostar train for travel to Venice, a historic city of canals, intimate bridges and squares. After lunch, you’ll discover the city’s highlights on a walking tour, visiting St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, as well as the Doge’s Palace. Your evening begins with a romantic Venetian touch – aboard a serenaded gondola ride. Meals BL
13. VENICE AS YOU PLEASE The entire day is yours to enjoy one of the world’s most remarkable cities as you please, joining us this evening for a farewell cocktail reception and dinner. Meals BD
14. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Venice. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice to Marco Polo Airport. Please allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. Meals B
14 DAYS FROM $6,490* (13 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 8 Dinners)
BEGINS NAPLES
Apr 3, 10, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 Jul 17, 31, Aug 14, 28 Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct 9, 16, 23
Special Solo Traveler Savings: dates in red indicate special departures where you save $300
on the single room price; inquire at booking. Go to
www.tauck.com for space availability.
PRICE PER PERSON April; October 17 – 31
Double $6990 Single $9252 Triple $6691 May and June
Double $7390 Single $9652 Triple $7091 July – August 28
Double $6490 Single $8752 Triple $6191 August 29 – October 16
Double $7490 Single $9752 Triple $7191
*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 tours of May 8 and 15, Jun 12 and 26, Jul 3 and Sep 4; we have arranged priority early morning entry (ahead of regular visitors).
Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before or after your tour and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Product.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1,2
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria Sorrento
Night 3-5 The Westin Excelsior, Rome Rome
Night 6,7 Night 8
Le Tre Vaselle Torgiano
Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte Viareggio
Night 9-11 The Westin Excelsior, Florence Florence
Night 12,13 The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice Venice
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
Tauck Value Includes
TAUCK’S YELLOW ROADS! See spectacular scenery on a drive along the celebrated Amalfi Coast and travel through the Tuscan hills to San Gimignano, a medieval-towered town and UNESCO World Heritage Site
TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! After-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, without the crowds – see the Vatican treasures at your own pace
Taste the wines of Umbria and learn the nuances of fine Italian cuisine at a resort within the walls of Torgiano
Briefing by an art historian to enhance your experience of the famed Galleria dell’Accademia and a walking tour through the heart of Florence
Boat cruise along the shores of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riveria with a return by train along the Via dell’ Amore – offering glorious views of these once isolated, centuries-old coastal villages
Discover the miraculous artifacts of Pompeii, unearthed from beneath the volcanic ash poured forth from the explosion of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
26 meals (13 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 8 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
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