ITALY/MEDITERRANEAN
Traveling Well Includes… • Small groups no more than 24 guests • Learning the secrets of Roman cuisine in a hands-on cooking class taught by a local chef • Visit to a Venetian glassblower’s studio for a private demonstration & hands-on participation • A wine tasting with dinner at the Frescobaldi vineyards in Chianti Rufina • Lunch with a contessa at her private Venetian palazzo • Private piano recital by pianist Gregorio Nardi at his home in Florence • An after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums, including rooms seldom open to the public • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure • 15 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, admissions, taxes and porterage
head out to the vineyards of Chianti Rufina and a hilltop castle fortress that houses the wine cellars of the Frescobaldi family – vintners whose client-list included Michelangelo and Henry VIII. Tonight, “Exclusively Culturious” – a world-class wine and olive oil tasting followed by dinner. Meals BD
5. INSIDER ART & POLITICS IN FIRENZE Rarely available to the public, visit Opificio delle Pietre Dure, a prestigious institute specializing in art restoration. Visit concert pianist Gregorio Nardi at his home for a private recital and a chat about local politics from an insider’s perspective; his grandfather was the mayor of Florence at a critical time in its history. Meals B
6. ROME... & THE VATICAN SELDOM SEEN Travel by rail to Rome; your hotel is a luxurious hideaway, in the heart of the city, that was formerly a Baroque convent. The Pantheon beckons, as well as the colorful Piazza Navona. Drop in at the Church of San Luigi dei Franchesi for a look at rogue painter Caravaggio’s famous The Calling of Saint Matthew. Tonight it’s another Culturious Exclusive – an after-hours visit to the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums, including rooms not usually open to the public like the Gallery of Statues and the Cabinet of the Masks. No crowds, no hassles... just amazement. Meals BL
7. A TASTE OF TRASTEVERE The Trastevere district is a medieval village within the city, and a fascinating escape from crowds... visit the historic Basilica di Santa Maria, with its gilded mosaics and coffered ceiling. Connect with the culture in a hands-on cooking class in Roman cuisine, taught by a local chef, complete with pasta dishes, wine pairings and dessert. Tonight, join us for a farewell Roman dinner at a local restaurant... you are now an Italy “insider.” Meals BLD
8. ARRIVEDERCI, ROMA Tour ends: Rome. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Residenza di Ripetta to Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino. You should allow three hours for check-in. Meals B
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 877-519-1035
8 DAYS FROM $4,390 PLUS AIRFARE (7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 4 Dinners)
BEGINS VENICE Apr 21, 28 May 12, 19 Jun 2, 9, 23 Jul 7, 14 Sep 1, 15, 22 Oct 6, 13, 20 Go to
www.culturious.com for up-to-the-minute space availability.
PRICE PER PERSON
April – May 5 Double $4390
July and October 14 – 20 Double $4590
May 6 – June; September – October 13 Double $4790
Group Size: No more than 24 guests
International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Ask about our private group departures, additional hotel nights before or after your tour and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Product.
Some days include walking on uneven terrain. The pace is up to you. You may be required to sign Tauck’s liability waiver for participation in certain activities.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1,2 Night 3-5 Night 6,7
BAUERS L’HOTEL Venice
HOTEL SANTA MARIA NOVELLA Florence RESIDENZA DI RIPETTA
Rome
Single $5487 Single $5887 Single $5687
Triple $4177 Triple $4577 Triple $4377
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