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10 Day Rome, Florence & Venice by Rail |
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$789
Land Only
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$1659*
Air & Land
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Highlights |
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Independent Package Includes
- Round trip flights NYC - Rome, Venice - NYC
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 8 nights accommodations in your choice of Plan A, B, C, D, or E hotel plans
- 3 nights Rome
- 3 nights Florence
- 2 nights Venice
- Transportation between cities via First Class rail (Plan A, B or C) or Standard rail (Plans D, E) with reserved seats ▲
- Breakfast daily
▲ Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan D and Plan E
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Optionals |
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards.
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#3 & 2 Rome with lunch
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Day #3 |
02 May 2008 - 21 May 2008 $169
23 May 2008 - 13 Aug 2008 $169
16 Aug 2008 - 07 Dec 2008 $169
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This morning, depart from the Piazza San Bernardo, site of Moses' Fountain, and travel along Via Bissolati and Via Veneto. Pass by Villa Borghese, one of Europe's most elegant parks, and previous estate of the noble Borghese family. The tour continues to the Vatican Museum and Galleries, where you will find galleries of chandeliers, tapestries, geographical maps, the Sobiesky Hall and the Immaculate Conception Hall. From here, visit the Sistine Chapel and behold the great frescoes by Michelangelo. Passing through the Vatican Hall continue to the Basilica of Saint Peter, one of the four major basilicas of Rome, and burial site of its namesake Saint Peter. Continue to the square of the Capitol and admire the unique sight of the Forum, Colosseum and Palatine Hill, one of Rome's most ancient districts. Walk along the pavement of the original Roman grid, which crosses the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Curia, and the Reggia. Enjoy views of the Temple of Vesta, the Arch of Titus and the Triumphal Arch of Constantine. Continue with an inside tour of the Colosseum, a giant amphitheater used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, and the largest building ever constructed in the Roman Empire. The tour concludes with a visit to the church of St. Peter in Chains, where Michelangelo’s famous statue of Moses is housed.
Please note that on Wednesdays during the Holy Father's Audience, the visit inside St. Peter's Basilica will not take place.
Departs at 7:30 a.m. (Apr 1-Nov 15); and 8:30 a.m. (Nov 16-Mar 31) from Via V. E. Orlando, 95. Pick up from hotel 45 minutes prior to departure time (between 6:45 a.m. and 7:15 a.m.). Drop off in city center.
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#8 Illuminated Rome by Night with dinner 8:00 PM
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Day #3 |
01 Apr 2008 - 24 Dec 2008 $99
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This evening, depart Piazza San Bernardo for an illuminated tour of the Eternal City. Along the way to the famous Piazza della Repubblica, enjoy flood-lit views of the Via Veneto, Palazzo Margherita, Porta Pinciana, Villa Borghese, Piazzale Flaminio, Via Flaminia, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Augusto Imperatore, and Via del Corso. Arriving at the Piazza della Repubblica, visit Trevi Fountain, the largest and most exquisite Baroque fountain in Rome. Continue to Piazza Venezia and enjoy charming views of the Capitol, Imperial Forum, Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Aventine Hill, and Circus Maximus. Compliment this fascinating tour of Rome by night with traditional Roman cuisine in a typical restaurant, accompanied by folk music.
Departs at 8:00 p.m. from Via V. E. Orlando, 95. Pick up from hotel 45 minutes prior to departure time. Drop off at hotel if in the city center, or near a taxi stand if your hotel is located outside the city center.
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#13 Naples & Pompeii with lunch from Rome 7:15 AM
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Day #4 |
01 Apr 2008 - 31 Mar 2009 $169
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Depart Rome in the early morning for a pleasant drive along the "Sun Route" motorway, taking you through the scenic regions of Lazio and Campania. Pass the famous Abbey of Montecassino en route to Naples where you will enjoy a short panoramic tour of the city. Continue toward Pompeii for lunch in a typical restaurant, followed by a short visit to a nearby coral and cameo factory. Afterward, visit the excavated ruins of this incredibly well preserved Roman town, destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Departs at 7:15 a.m. from Via V. E. Orlando, 95. Pick up from hotel 45 minutes prior to departure time. Drop off in city center.
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Pisa Tour from Florence 2:00 PM
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Day #6 |
02 May 2008 - 01 Jun 2008 $62
03 Jun 2008 - 14 Aug 2008 $62
16 Aug 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 $62
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This afternoon, enjoy a relaxing drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside towards the historic University city of Pisa, famous throughout the world for its architectural beauty. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Piazza dei Miracoli to view Pisa's most prized landmark, the Leaning Tower, as well as the Cathedral, Baptistery, and other famous monuments for which the city is known.
Departs at 2:00 p.m. Pick up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena 17. Drop off in city center.
Tour does not operate on: Apr 25 (Liberation Day), May 1 (Labor Day), Jun 2 (National Day), Aug 15 (Feast of the Assumption).
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Florence Morning City Tour 9:30 AM
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Day #6 |
02 May 2008 - 01 Jun 2008 $65
03 Jun 2008 - 14 Aug 2008 $65
16 Aug 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 $65
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This morning, depart by coach for a short stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, one of the most ideal vantage points of Florence. Continue to visit the 16th century Accademia of Fine Arts (*) to admire Michelangelo's David. Visit the Duomo (**), adorned with the marvelous red dome by Brunelleschi, before continuing to the Baptistery to view Ghiberti's famous "Gates of Paradise," whose south door quatrefoils and seated Virtues feature scenes from the life of John the Baptist.
(*) The Duomo is closed on Mondays, and will be replaced with the Opera Del Duomo and the Museum. (**) Likewise, the church cannot be visited on Sundays and National Holidays.
Departs at 9:30 a.m. Pick up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena 17. Drop off at Via Santa Caterina da Siena 17.
Tour does not operate on: Apr 25 (Liberation Day), May 1 (Labor Day), Jun 2 (National Day), Aug 15 (Feast of the Assumption).
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Half Day Chianti Tour 2:15 PM
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Day #7 |
02 May 2008 - 01 Jun 2008 $62
03 Jun 2008 - 23 Jun 2008 $62
25 Jun 2008 - 14 Aug 2008 $62
16 Aug 2008 - 31 Oct 2008 $62
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Enjoy a relaxing drive to visit the heart of the Tuscan countryside in the Chianti region, where Italy's most famous red wine is produced. View the spectacular setting of green hills, cypress trees, olive groves and endless rows of grape vines. During the tour there will be a stop for a tasting of the region's wine.
Departs at 2:15 p.m. Pick up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena 17. Drop off at Via Santa Caterina da Siena 17.
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Gondola Serenade
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Day #9 |
02 May 2008 - 24 Dec 2008 $63
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This evening, enjoy a relaxing gondola ride with music along the famous Grand Canal, and experience a piece of Venetian history (the Gondola holds a maximum of six passengers. Please note that this is not a private gondola ride)
Departs at 7:30 p.m. (Apr 1-Oct 31) and 3:30 p.m. (Nov 1-Mar 31). Pick up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Santa Maria del Giglio gondola pier. Drop off at Santa Maria del Giglio gondola pier.
Tour does not operate on: May 1 (Labor Day), Dec 25 (Christmas), Jan 1 (New Year's Day).
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Walking Tour of Venice 9:15 AM
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Day #9 |
02 May 2008 - 24 Dec 2008 $55
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This morning's tour begins with an orientation of St. Mark's Square, considered the historical heart of the city, and continues to visit the Golden Basilica of San Marco* with its mysterious interior, lavish mosaics, and decorations of Occidental and Oriental design. Proceed to the 14th century Doge's Palace, whose facade comprises a massive Gothic gate on the Piazzetta side, known as the Porta Della Carta. Continue to the rear of the palace to view the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with an optional visit to a glass blowing factory on Murano Island.
*For security reasons, bags are not allowed inside the Basilica. A free-of-charge holding station is available. Due to Mass, San Marco Basilica is closed for visitations on Sundays, and during any religious ceremonies and holy feast days. In this case, visits will exclude interior views of the church. Likewise, Doge's Palace is closed on Dec 25, Jan 1, and May 1.
Departs daily at 9:15 a.m. from the Tourist Information Office in St. Mark's Square, located across from the Basilica. Drop off at Tourist Information Office in St. Mark's Square, located across from the Basilica.
Tour does not operate on: May 1 (Labor Day), Dec 25 (Christmas), Jan 1 (New Year's Day).
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards.
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Rates & Hotels |
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Click here for departures Nov '08 - Mar '09.
*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, transfers & optional tours (see Terms & Conditions).
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Hotel Center
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Rome
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This superior budget class hotel is one of three in the Center Hotels complex, in the center of Rome and within walking of the Colosseum. [more]
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Portamaggiore
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Rome
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This superior budget class hotel is located in the historic center of Rome. The hotel faces the monumental Porta Maggiore, surrounded by archeological treasures. [more]
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Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
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Florence
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This superior tourist class hotel is situated on the bank of the River Arno, within walking distance of the city center. [more]
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Hotel Meridiana
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Florence
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This tourist class hotel is located directly within the area of avenues surrounding Florence, just a few minutes from the heart of the old city. [more]
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Olimpia Hotel
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Venice
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This superior tourist class hotel is situated in the wonderful maze of streets and canals of the historic center of Venice. [more]
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Hotel Arlecchino
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Venice
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This tourist class hotel is situated overlooking Venetian canal close to Piazzale Roma. [more]
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Hotel Fiume
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Rome
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This superior tourist class hotel is on the fringes of Rome's historic center. It has an intimate B&B feel and splendid views of Rome. [more]
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Hotel Villafranca
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Rome
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This tourist class hotel is located near the historical and commercial center of Rome. [more]
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Hotel Delle Nazioni
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Florence
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This tourist class hotel is located just behind the main railway station. [more]
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Hotel Santa Chiara
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Venice
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This tourist class hotel is located in Piazzale Roma facing the Grand Canal. [more]
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Hotel Abbazia
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Venice
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This tourist class hotel is situated in the historical center of Venice. [more]
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Grand Hotel Palatino
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Rome
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This first class hotel is located in the heart of ancient Rome, just a short walk from the Colosseum. [more]
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Napoleon Hotel
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Rome
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This first class hotel is situated in the very center of Rome within walking distance of the historical monuments and sights. [more]
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Grand Hotel Adriatico
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Florence
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This first class hotel is located in the heart of Florence near to the Duomo and other attractions. [more]
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Grand Hotel Cavour
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Florence
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This first class hotel is located in the historical center of Florence. [more]
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Grand Hotel Principe
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Venice
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This first class hotel is a prestigious ancient palace situated on the Grand Canal, just after the Scalzi Bridge. [more]
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Amadeus Hotel
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Venice
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This first class hotel is located in an historic building near the Grand Canal, and close to Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge. [more]
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Mediterraneo Hotel
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Rome
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This superior first class hotel, designed in Italian Art Deco with public rooms decorated with mosaics, inlaid paneling and marble busts of Roman Emperors, is walking distance from the Opera House. [more]
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Quirinale Hotel
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Rome
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This first class hotel is located in the center of Rome, close to Via Veneto and the Spanish Steps. [more]
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San Gallo Palace
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Florence
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This first class hotel is situated in the Piazza della Libertà. [more]
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Hotel Calzaiuoli
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Florence
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This superior first class hotel is situated on Calzaiuoli street which connects Palazzo Vecchio square to Florence Dome. [more]
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Hotel A la Commedia
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Venice
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This superior first class hotel is located in the heart of Venice in the Campo San Luca. [more]
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Hotel Ai Mori D'Oriente
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Venice
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This first class hotel features a Byzantine -Venetian style that compliments its exotic atmosphere and historical setting. [more]
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Hotel Bernini Bristol
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Rome
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This deluxe hotel is situated in the very heart of Rome, only a few steps from the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. [more]
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Sofitel Firenze
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Florence
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This superior first class hotel is located in the historic center of Florence. [more]
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Hotel Bauer
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Venice
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This deluxe hotel is located in the heart of Venice within sight of the San Marco Square. [more]
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