A TASTE OF ITALY - 2010

8 days incl. travel, or 7 days from Rome to Venice (ZH)

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Vacation Overview

This perfect week-long vacation covers Rome, Florence, and Venice with enough time to explore on your own. Sightseeing with a Local Guide in all cities covers the must-see landmarks, like the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel in Rome; Michelangelo’s celebrated David statue, the Cathedral, and sculpture-filled Signoria Square in Florence; as well as St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs in Venice. A special welcome dinner in Rome and a private boat-ride in Venice are also included, while a full day at leisure in Venice gives you the opportunity to join an optional excursion to the island of Burano.

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This tour offers family-friendly departures with special activities and optional excursions perfect for families.

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A Vacation Story La Piazza Della Signoria

"What’s the best vantage point to ponder the most illustrious town square in Florence, the Signoria? An outdoor table in the venerable Caffè Rivoire – preferably over a delicious, if not painfully expensive cioccolata con pane, a dark and mud-thick hot chocolate. Late at night, when the crowds have gone, you can search the long shadows and imagine that very little has changed here since the 1400s. The Signoria is the most elegant sculpture garden in Europe. Masterpieces include the splendid Neptune Fountain by Ammannati, Hercules and Cacus by Bandinelli and a precise copy of Michelangelo’s David, all strategically poised in front of the Palazzo Vecchio. This grand public space has been the centerpiece of Florence since the 15th Century, the golden age when the city was established as the most beautiful in Europe. Eminent merchants in their ostentatious finery met here to discuss business in the midst of Florence’s raucous daily life."