ITALIAN BEAUTY FASCINATION

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1 ITALIAN BEAUTY FASCINATION Romantic Summer Holiday ROME AMALFI COAST FLORENCE VENICE - MILAN BY Your customised travel program that takes you through Italy at arelaxed pace: a surprising blend of exceptional experiences and authentic local lifestyle that will entertain& delight you! POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK) 1

2 DAY 1 - Rome Arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport pick up and private transfer to hotel. Hotel options in Rome: * Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria [featuring 3 Michelin star restaurant La Pergola by Heinz Beck] * Hotel Eden, Dorchester Collection [featuring ultra-chic terrace bar La Terrazza on top floor] * Portrait Roma, Lungarno Collection [featuring Ferragamo signature outfits] * Hotel De Russie, Rocco Forte Hotels Check in and time to relax. DAY 2 - Rome - City Tour Half-day private guided tour of major sights of the Eternal City: you may have the opportunity to explore some of its most beautiful sights, like the Coliseum, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican City Aperitivo & light lunch in lifestyle location like Piazza Navona. Shopping time! Via Condotti, Via Frattina and Via Borgognona, are the high street shopping address where all the big brands expect you lined up POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK) 2

3 DAY 3 Rome Breakfast at your hotel. ** Some suggested hands-on activities** Roman Gladiator School (approx. 3 hrs) Learning in person about ancient Roman history not just taking a picture of the Coliseum Enjoy the unique experience of wearing the armour of a Roman gladiator and learn the real fighting techniques from experienced instructors... and then, if you will be brave enough, face an opponent in the arena! Each session includes an introduction of the Roman history and a description of the gladiator's life. After the lesson you will receive a certificate of Roman citizenship. Private pizza baking class with lunch (approx. 2 hrs). Learn the true story behind Pizza Margherita! We give you the opportunity to sink your hands into flour and water and to discover the art of kneading dough. You will be surprised at how you learn to handle that dough! You ll soon be feeling like a pizzaiolo napoletano (pizza man from Naples). We provide just about anything you d want to put on a pizza -- from peppers and mushrooms, to capers, anchovies, ham and sausages. Every one of you can top and season a pizza exactly the way you d like it. Lunch as per your request. Time at leisure or further activities suggestions POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK) 3

4 Farewell to Rome: private tour in Carrozzella Romana (horse-pulled carriage) DAY 4 Rome / Amalfi Coast Check-out from your Rome hotel after breakfast Pick up by your chauffeur for private transfer to Amalfi Coast (about 4 hours): one or two stops for lunch and some leisure can be arranged on the way. Hotel options on Amalfi Coast: * Le Agavi Hotel [features a privet cable car within the property} * Covo dei Saraceni [suspended between sea and cliffs, right in the heart of Positano] * Le SIrenuse * Villa Treville [preferred hideway of film director Franco Zeffirelli, who cooperated in the outline of project] POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK) 4

5 DAY 5 - Amalfi / Sorrento / Positano After breakfast departure from hotel for a private yacht excursion to explore the Amalfi coast from the sea and reach Capri: 10:00 am departure from your hotel Sailing to Capri. Stop at the Faraglioni for a swim Lunch on board or in a restaurant overlooking the sea Landing at Marina Grande and free afternoon for shopping Return at Time to relax and unwind. DAY 6 - Amalfi / Sorrento / Positano After breakfast continue your discovery of the stunning beauty of the area either on sea or on land, as per your preference we will arrange it for you: Amalfi and Ravello are not to be missed out! Our suggestion: full day tour from your hotel with private chauffeured Mercedes E-Class and private English speaking licensed guide (approx. 8 hours) to discover Amalfi (cathedral entrance fee included), Ravello (villa Rufolo s garden entrance fee included), Positano, Scala; you will also have the chance to taste some peculiar delicacies produced in this area, like limoncello (lemon liqueur), sfogliatella Santarosa (crunchy pastry) and coffee of course! DAY 7 Naples -Florence Check-out from hotel after breakfast and private transfer to Naples Centrale railway station. About 3 hours direct ride by fast train (Frecciarossa) to Florence Santa Maria Novella [departures from Neaples approx. every hour]. Pick up and private transfer to your selected hotel POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK) 5

6 Hotel options in Florence: * One of the properties of Lungarno Collection: Hotel Lungarno, Continentale, Gallery Hotel Art or Portrait Firenze * Relais Santa Croce, Baglioni Hotels * Four Seasons Firenze If not too tired, the suggestion could be to have a short introductory guided drive around the city: do not miss the city view from Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset or at night! DAY 8 Florence Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a jewel in Italy s crown with architectural treasures literally around every corner. The capital of Tuscany plays host to some of the world s most beautiful museums and galleries housing works of art by da Vinci, Michelangelo, Giotto and Botticelli. The city of Lorenzo the Magnificent, Dante and Brunelleschi is truly full of magic. Explore and enjoy the city at your pace: here you have a few options ( of course we can offer you more!) - Vespa & vintage 500 Fiat tour: Italian lifestyle and fun together - Ferragamo and Gucci Museum: the origins of modern haute couture wrapped by stunning historical venues an unmissable Italian blend! - Uffizi Gallery: originally the state 'offices', evolved into a gallery to display art works in the Medici family's collection. It now houses thousands of paintings from the thirteenth to the eighteenth centuries collected by or gifted to the Medici and their successors: all the bigs of Italian Renaissance art are featured with their masterpieces Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Tiziano, Raffaello, Caravaggio. If you are attracted by art, though not an expert, let a professional guide help you to unveil core technical and personal features of these masters and you will be surprised about yourself! Shopping Time! - Florence is a stylish open air luxury mall: you will find a full list of suggested addresses in the final personal travel itinerary that we will specifically craft for you. - Should it be too hot or rainy, should anything be missing you can head to The Mall Luxury Outlet (just 30 minutes away from the city center) POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK) 6

7 DAY 9 - Tuscany - Ferrari Driving & Lifestyle Experience An innovative approach to the self-drive tour offering absolute luxury combined with the ultimate Gran Turismo experience. Red Travel tours are unique journeys, individually created to enable our guests to fully experience the Italian Way of Life. Each tour is a sublime blend of art, fashion, architecture, gastronomy and spectacular scenery. We will make you feel part of a real Ferrari team, enjoying the opportunity to personally drive the very latest models. Travelling for approximately five-hundred kilometres in two days, accelerating through the steep, winding roads of Tuscany, along the route of the legendary Mille Miglia race, you will put your driving skills to the ultimate test. Behind the scenes, Red Travel staff take complete care of the Ferraris. You will find your cars clean and polished, refuelled and fully checked, ready to begin another day of exciting driving through dazzling Italian landscapes. Possible route: Florence Pisa San Gimignano Chianti (about 200 Km) Suggested accommodation: Castello di Meleto - Gaiole In Chianti, Siena DAY 10 - Tuscany - Ferrari Driving & Lifestyle Experience After breakfast your exciting driving experience continues along the most charming Tuscan roads! POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK) 7

8 Possible route: Siena Montalcino (land of Brunello red wine) Pienza - Gaiole In Chianti, Siena DAY 11 - Tuscany - Venice Late check-out from Chianti hotel and private transfer to Florence railway station. About 2 hours direct ride by intercity train (Frecciargento) from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia [departure from Florence around 5:00 pm and arrival in Venice in about 2 hrs]. Pick up and private water-taxi transfer from railway station to hotel. Time to relax and unwind. Hotel options in Venice: * Hotel Luna Baglioni * Gritti Palace * Bauer Il Palazzo * Aman Canal Grande * Ca Sagredo * Metropole DAY 12 - Venice After breakfast pick up at your hotel for a private guided walking tour in Venice to discover the world s famous landmarks of the city: St. Mark s Basilica and belltower, Doges Palace interiors and Rialto Bridge - with skipping the line tickets (approx. 2 hours) Aperitivo in a lifestyle location in and about Piazza San Marco; suggestions for a light lunch in a typical Venetian trattoria, informal restaurant where you can experience the local atmosphere, but still choose the best quality dishes POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK) 8

9 In the afternoon pick up for your private boat guided tour of Murano Island with a visit to the shop of a glass artisan and eventually also either Burano, famous for its laces and colorful houses or Torcello where you can experience peaceful lagoon relaxation and top class hospitality at Locanda Cipriani (approx. 3 hrs) DAY 13 - Venice After breakfast, before leaving this magical city you have some time for shopping or hands-on activity, like crafting your own venetian mask (approx. 1 hour group experience to decorate your selected mask) in one of the most renowned craftworks: one-of a-kind souvenir! Time to relax and unwind. Possible concert or nightlife suggestions, if required. DAY 14 Venice-Milan After breakfast check out and pick up for private boat transfer to Venice Santa Lucia railway station. About 2 hours 30 minutes direct ride by intercity train (Frecciabianca) to Milano Centrale [departures from Venice approx. every hour]. Pick up and private transfer to your selected hotel. Hotel options in Milan: * Armani Hotel * Bulgari Hotel * Four Seasons Hotel * Palazzo Parigi * Ramada Plaza Hotel POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK) 9

10 DAY 15 Milan After breakfast pick up for private city tour. Aperitivo & light lunch in the heart of Milan Shopping experience in the Quadrilatero della Moda : Via della Spiga, Via Montenapoleone, Via Manzoni and Corso Venezia are the perfect stage! Possible concert or nightlife suggestions, if required. DAY 16 Milan Lake Como, Lake Maggiore or Lake Lugano Our suggestion would be a drive in the area of the Lakes that can combine open-air lifestyle (wonderful Villas and Gardens as well as landscapes) and outlet shopping experiences. A private luxury vehicle with English speaking chauffeur will be at your disposal. DAY 17 Departure After breakfast, check-out from hotel and private transfer to Milan Malpensa airport (approx. 1 hour). ************************************************ Inclusions: 4 overnights in central 4 or 5-star Hotel in Rome, including buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi. 3 overnights in panoramic 4 or 5-star Hotels on the Amalfi coast, including buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi. 2 overnights in central 4 or 5-star Hotel in Florence, including buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi. 1 overnights in panoramic 4 or 5-star Hotels in the Tuscan countryside, including buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi. 3 overnights in central 4 or 5-star Hotel in Venice, including buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi. 3 overnights in central 4 or 5-star Hotel in Milan, including buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi. 1 st class fast train (Frecciarossa or Frecciabianca) tickets from Neaples to Florence, Florence to Venice and Venice to Milan (including seat reservation) Airport-hotel transfer by private luxury vehicle (sedan or minivan) with English speaking driver in Rome POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK) 10

11 Hotel Rome-Hotel Amalfi coast transfer by private luxury vehicle (sedan or minivan)with English speaking driver Hotel Amalfi coast-neaples railway station transfer by private luxury vehicle (sedan or minivan)with English speaking driver Railway station-hotel return transfer by private luxury vehicle (sedan or minivan)with English speaking driver in Florence Railway station-hotel return transfer by private water taxi in Venice Railway station-hotel transfer by private luxury vehicle (sedan or minivan)with English speaking driver in Milan Hotel-airport transfer by private luxury vehicle (sedan or minivan)with English speaking driver in Milan Private experienced English speaking licensed guide for sightseeing visits: 3 hrs in Rome, 3 hrs in Venice, 3 hrs in Venetian lagoon (Murano, Burano) Private luxury vehicle (sedan or minivan)with English speaking driver at disposal for sightseeing: 4 hrs in Rome, 8 hrs on Amalfi coast, 3 hrs in Florence, 8 hrs from Milan to Lugano area 1 hour private tour on a typical Roman horse-drawn carriage Full day (up to 8 hrs) private yacht excursion along the Amalfi coast 2 days exclusive FERRARI driving experience (as per above description) Half day (up to 3 hrs) private boat excursion to the Venetian islands Private Mercedes Viano with English speaking driver and English speaking guide for all sightseeing visits and excursions as stated to the itinerary (1 full day to Legoland-Billund and 2 half days in Copenhagen; 5 full days and 2 half days at disposal in Moscow and Saint Petersburg as per itinerary); Entrance fees to sites included in the itinerary (if not otherwise stated). Lunch in a traditional Russian restaurant in Podvorie (out of St. Petersburg) OPTIONAL SERVICES ROME Dolce Vita vintage Vespa tour (approx. 4hrs). Discover Rome in an altogether different way - by experiencing it on two wheels. An expert rider will guide you on his vintage scooter (2 vehicles, each of which with a driver-guide) around the most stunning sights of the Eternal City, like the Coliseum, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, giving you essential information and interesting facts as, travelling at no more than 30km/h, you penetrate the parts of Rome that the tourist buses cannot reach! Foodie tour (approx. 3 hours). Private foodie tour with your English speaking gourmet food expert, visiting traditional and historical food shops and tasting typical local products (pizza, gelato, wine & cheese ) POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK) 11

12 AMALFI COAST Pompei : guided group tour in English language (approx. 2 hours) of the Roman archeological site (inc. admission ticket) Since at Polo Marco Experience we pride ourselves to take special care of each and every guest, let you and your clients be inspired by our sample programs and be aware that everything can be customised, so your bespoke travel solution can have: a different ITENERARY: with more or less days, combining parts of more than one program, also in multiple countries a different ACCOMMODATION selection: in a higher or lower category (even though never below 3* superior), a more central location or close to some specific point of interest, a different style (modern, boutique, classic, design ) according to clients preferences different RESTAURANT or FOOD TASTING suggestions: only few restaurant (usually Michelin starred and very exclusive ones) accept bookings for FIT travellers, however we always include a comprehensive list of dining facilities close to the hotel and to the major sights in the confirmed travel program different EXPERIENCES: depending on guests special interest and their choice of the pace they want to keep while they travel, we can pack the days with many interesting visits and activities or leave more leisure time Looking forward to welcoming and assisting your guests in our homeland: EUROPE! POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE LTD 152 CITY ROAD, KEMP HOUSE, LONDON - EC1V 2NX Company Reg. Nr POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK) 12