Italian Escape
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Highlights
- Rome: Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
- Assisi: Visit St. Francis’ Basilica
- Florence: Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square and enjoy lunch
- Pisa: Marvel at the Leaning Tower
- Venice: Private boat ride, guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration
- Experience the passion of Italy with a Globus Escape…without the crowds or high-season prices
- You’ve heard about Italy—its mouth-watering cuisine, excellent wine, fabulous art, splendid beauty, ancient ruins, and remarkable architecture—now it’s your turn to experience it all! On this Italy escorted tour, get a taste of what the country has to offer and explore its most famous cities: Rome, Florence, and Venice
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Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (Dinner)
Roman Holiday ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free time late afternoon. (Breakfast)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankind’s great...
Medieval Marvels ASSISI Visit the Basilica of St. Francis. Scenic drive en route to Florence. (Breakfast) 230 mi/ 370 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi with a visit to the Basilica named after the deacon, friar, ...
Fine Art in Firenze FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square. [LF] Light lunch next to Santa Croce Square. Free time...
The Tilted Tower PISA Take photos of the Leaning Tower en route to Venice. (Breakfast) 280 mi / 450 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE See architecture gone askew from the viewpoint of the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. Take the ultimate selfie in front of...
Italian Beauties VENICE Take a private Boat Ride on the canals. Guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs and views of the Basilica. Glassblower demonstration and free time. Farewell dinner at your hotel. (Breakfast,Dinner)...
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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Just returned from Italy. Guides were very informative. Hotels went downhill with each city. Dinners which were included were absolutely horrible - vegetable lasagna...
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Modern hotel catering to business and leisure travelers located a short walk to St. Peter's Square; staff is multilingual.
Roma
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Via Stazione S.Pietro,14
Starhotels Metropole
This elegant 236 room modern boutique style hotel is perfectly placed. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property and there is also a fitness room. Tempting international dishes and Roman specialties can be savored in the intimate restaurant and for a refreshing break there is a stylish bar offering all day drinks, cakes, and light bites.
Roma
Italy
Via Principe Amedeo 3
NYX Roma
This newly refurbished hotel is situated in Rome's prestigious Prati district. It's a short walk from Castel Sant'Angelo and offers easy access to major attractions such as Vatican City and Piazza Navona. The hotel offers stylish and modern rooms with a touch of urban flair. Expect contemporary design, comfortable beds, and essential amenities. Many restaurants, bar and shops are available in the immediate vicinity.
Rome
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Via Cicerone 55/C
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Modern hotel situated on the banks of the river Arno, steps away from the city center. The Duomo and Palazzo Pitti are nearby.
Florence
Italy
Lungarno Del Tempio, 44
Hotel Cellai
Located in the historic heart of Florence, this upscale 55-room boutique property is housed in a restored 19th-century townhouse with elegant parlors, vaulted wooden ceilings and original Tuscan artwork. There is a bar in the antique library that works on an honor-system, a charming rooftop garden with city views and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout. Breakfast is served in a lavish mirrored room on a long table decked out with silver candelabras and complimentary tea, coffee and cake are served between 5 and 7 pm daily.
Florence
Italy
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Hotel Royal Firenze
Set in an elegant 18th-century building, Villa Royal features a beautiful garden with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, situated in a green neighbourhood, less than 1 km from the Gothic cathedral of Florence. This splendid Florentine villa was built in 1700 and was a noble family residence up until 1956 when it was converted into a hotel. Each of the 40 air-conditioned guest rooms feature high ceilings, minibar, safety deposit box and are all tastefully decorated with period furnishings.
Florence
Italy
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Carlton on the Grand Canal
A plush traditional Venetian style hotel set in a majestic four story building with refined interiors such as Murano glass wall lamps and gilt-edged furniture. Perfectly placed on the Grand Canal, with a vaporetto stop right outside and close to the main train station, this property offers great transportation access with the Rialto Bridge close by. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property which has an elegant fine-dining restaurant, a lobby bar, and a lovely rooftop terrace where drinks are served with views of the spired city skyline as a backdrop. 145 air-conditioned classically styled guestrooms offer coffee/tea-making facilities.
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