YOUR WAY GRAND TOUR OF ITALY BY RAIL 5 ITINERARIES DAILY DEPARTURES. WHAT S INCLUDED - Centrally located 4* hotels - Premium class on high speed train

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1 GRAND TOUR OF ITALY BY RAIL YOUR WAY Travel by train to save time customizing your trip in your own way 5 ITINERARIES # 1 14 DAYS Milan - Venice - Florence - Rome - Sorrento Coast 10 DAYS Milan - Venice - Florence - Rome # 2 10 DAYS Milan - Venice - Florence - Rome # 3 12 DAYS Venice - Florence - Rome - Sorrento Coast # 4 8 DAYS Venice - Florence - Rome # 5 RISOTTO, TRUFFLES AND CHEESES BY RAIL 8 DAYS Milan - Turin Rome DAILY DEPARTURES WHAT S INCLUDED - Centrally located 4* hotels - Premium class on high speed train OPTIONAL (only for #1, #2, #3, #4) ART & FOOD ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS PACKAGE AIRPORT TRANSFERS CITY TRANSFERS PACKAGE WORRY FREE LUGGAGE PACKAGE: porterage and greeter in each railway station RETURN from Milan or Venice 3* HOTELS & STANDARD CLASS TICKETS PACKAGE CONTACT International Rail Reservations: Ph: E: service@internationalrail.com.au 1

2 GRAND TOUR BY RAIL 14 DAYS Milan - Venice - Florence Rome - Sorrento Coast # 1 ITALY YOUR WAY WHAT S INCLUDED CENTRALLY LOCATED 4* hotels with continental buffet breakfast PREMIUM CLASS On high speed train MILAN 2 NIGHTS FLOREN CE VENICE 1 NIGHT ROME 4 NIGHTS 4* HOTEL OR EQUIVALENT CATEGORY MILAN 2 NIGHTS NH MACHIAVELLI VENICE 1 NIGHT CONTINENTAL FLORENCE UNA VITTORIA ROME 4 NIGHTS BETTOJA COLLECTION SORRENTO COAST TOWER SORRENTO COAST SAVE TIME YOUR OWN WAY OPTIONALS ART & FOOD ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS PACKAGE We have selected a great set of activities and dining experiences to discover the incredible art, culture and delicious traditional italian dishes along with typical wine: Venice: Cicchetti guided walking tour, gondola ride Florence: Uffizi guided tour, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti guided tour with lunch and wine tasting Rome: guided visit of Vatican Museum, guided visit of Colosseum Sorrento Coast: guided visit of Pompeii Excavations, Capri full day excursion with cruise around the island and Blu Grotto stop AIRPORT TRANSFERS CITY TRANSFERS PACKAGE WORRY FREE LUGGAGE PACKAGE: porterage and greeter in each railway station RETURN from Milan or Venice 3* HOTELS & STANDARD CLASS TICKETS PACKAGE ECO FRIENDLY TOUR

3 ITINERARY WITH ART & FOOD ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS PACKAGE Day 1 - Arrival in Milan. Upon your arrival at the hotel in Milan, take some time and get ready before enjoying the beauties of Milan. Overnight at your hotel. Day 2 - Milan. Day at leisure or enjoying our optional activities. Overnight at your hotel. Day 3 - Milan to Venice. Cicchetti walking tour with wine tasting / Gondola ride Morning at your leisure and trip to Venice by high speed train. Time at leisure or join our guided walking tour into the secrets of Venice and the Venetian cuisine in a Cicchetti Tour. Afterwards you could enjoy the magical atmosphere of Venice with an optional ride on the most famous Venetian boat: The Gondola. Overnight at your hotel. Day 4 - Day at Leisure: optional activities Enjoy this entire day at leisure Overnight at your hotel in Venice Day 5 - Venice to Florence In the morning you ll board a high-speed train to reach Florence (approx: 2 hours). Enjoy this entire day at leisure or choose from optional tours such as exploring the treasures of the City, like the Accademia Gallery and its David, or the Uffizi and its masterpieces. Overnight at your hotel in Florence. Day 6 - Florence. Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena, Chianti tour/lunch and wine tasting After breakfast enjoy time at leisure or join one of our optional activities such as a guided excursion to discover the beauty of Tuscany and visit its enchanting medieval towns. Reach Pisa and visit its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the Baptistery, the Cathedral and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower. Lunch in a wine bar or restaurant to enjoy a wine tasting of renowned local wines as well as a traditional Tuscan dish. After lunch, the wonders continue with a visit to San Gimignano, the splendid Medieval town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following the panoramic roads of the Chianti region, you will get to Siena, the city of the Palio Horse Race. Overnight at your hotel. Day 7 - Florence to Rome. In the morning trip to Rome by high-speed train (aprox: 1 h 30). Overnight at your hotel in Rome. Day 8 - Rome. Day at Leisure: optional activities: Colosseum After breakfast, time at your leisure for the day or choose from optional tours such as a tour of the Colosseum! You ll meet your guide and group near the entrance to The Colosseum, the extraordinary amphitheater of ancient Rome, once center of public entertainment. Before entering, your guide will give you a thorough history lesson about the site, including the gladiatorial clashes and wild-animal fights that were once staged here. Once inside, you ll wander remnants of the seating arcades that once fit more than 60,000 spectators. Next comes the Roman Forum where you ll explore the onetime cultural, economic, and political center of ancient Rome. You ll walk along the Via Sacra, tracing the paths of ancient military processions and political rallies. You ll also see important sites like the Temple of Julius Caesar (where the emperor s body was ceremonially burned), and the Curia Julia the still-intact Senate House where Cicero and Mark Antony once orated. Palatine Hill: where the twins Romulus and Remus first decided to begin building the city of Rome atop this impressive hill. You ll understand why as you walk among its ruined emperors palaces and still- blooming botanical gardens. Overnight at your hotel. Day 9 - Rome. Day at Leisure: optional activities: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Entire day at your leisure or choose from optional tours such as a Skip-the-line tour to get to the Vatican Museums. Following a carefully planned itinerary, you will visit the famous Sistine Chapel, plus a wide variety of galleries featuring ancient sculptures, tapestries, medieval maps, paintings and precious relics. During this visit your guide will show you small details in Michelangelo s Sistine Chapel frescos such as the painful punishments. With skip-the-line Access, you ll get directly from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter s Basilica so to visit the stunning masterpieces held within. You ll see Michelangelo s Pietà and the incredible bronze altar. Overnight at your hotel in Rome. Day 10 - Rome to Naples / Sorrento coast You ll start your journey early in the morning, once you ve boarded your high-speed train to Naples. After the 1-hour ride, transfer to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight.

4 Day 11 - Sorrento coast. Pompeii Whole day at your leisure in the charming Sorrento or join the Pompeii excavations tour. Pompeii is reachable in about 30 minutes by the fast connection of Campania Express, the high quality railway service for touristic destinations along the Sorrentine Peninsula. Let our expert english speaking guide take you back in time to touch the daily life of a typical roman town of 2000 years ago. After meeting at the meeting point in Pompeii, your tour begins. On August 24, 79 AD, the Vesuvius erupted, burying the nearby town of Pompeii in ash and pumice, killing about 3,000 people. The city of Pompeii, today a real open- air museum, has been preserved in detail from that fateful day. You ll learn about the everyday life of an industrious Roman city as it was before the eruption of the Vesuvius: the most popular crafts, what they ate and what they did for fun. You ll see all of the most famous Pompeiian sites, including the Forum, the Baths, the temples with peculiar frescoes and elegant mosaics, as well as the bakeries and and the body casts. NOTE: Please mind that extra closing times may occur without notice. Overnight in Sorrento. Day 12 - Sorrento coast. Capri full day tour After breakfast, enjoy time at leisure or join one of our optional activities like a full day excursion to Capri. Transfer to the harbour of Sorrento and reach the enchanting Isle of Capri, favorite vacation spot of the Emperor Tiberius. Once arrived at the port of Marina Grande you ll take the boat trip around the island while taking a glimpse of the Scugnizzo welcoming statue, Tiberius leap, Coral Grotto, White Grotto, Natural arch, Villa Malaparte, the Faraglioni, the Bay of Marina Piccola, the Siren s rock, Green Grotto, Punta Carena lighthouse, and if sea and weather conditions permit, also the famous Blue Grotto (the visit inside the sea cave by row boat is not included in the price of the trip, and must be purchased separately at the entrance to the Blue Grotto). After returning to Marina Grande you will take the minibus and reach the glamorous La Piazzetta to enjoy an elegant atmosphere. There you ll have time to sightseeing the island on your own. Return to Sorrento where you ll enjoy a tasting of the unique Limoncello, the zesty liquor made from the fragrant lemons of Sorrentine Area. Dinner and overnight. Day 13 - Sorrento coast/napoli/rome After breakfast you ll reach Naples by private transfer and board your high speed train to Rome. You ll have time at your leisure to explore the Eternal City or reach the hotel where the luggage will await you. Overnight at your hotel. Day 14- Rome / Airport Optional Transfer to Fiumicino Airport. End of services.

5 GRAND TOUR BY RAIL 10 DAYS Milan - Venice - Florence Rome # 2 ITALY YOUR WAY WHAT S INCLUDED MILAN 2 NIGHTS CENTRALLY LOCATED 4* hotels with continental buffet breakfast PREMIUM CLASS On high speed train VENICE 1 NIGHT FLOREN E ROME 4* HOTEL OR EQUIVALENT CATEGORY MILAN 2 NIGHTS NH MACHIAVELLI VENICE 1 NIGHT CONTINENTAL FLORENCE UNA VITTORIA ROME BETTOJA COLLECTION SAVE TIME YOUR OWN WAY ECO FRIENDLY TOUR OPTIONALS ART & FOOD ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS PACKAGE We have selected a great set of activities and dining experiences to discover the incredible art, culture and delicious traditional italian dishes along with typical wine: Venice: Cicchetti guided walking tour, gondola ride Florence Uffizi guided tour, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti guided tour with lunch and wine tasting Rome: guided visit of Vatican Museum, guided visit of Colosseum AIRPORT TRANSFERS CITY TRANSFERS PACKAGE WORRY FREE LUGGAGE PACKAGE: porterage and greeter in each railway station 3* HOTELS & STANDARD CLASS TICKETS PACKAGE

6 ITINERARY WITH ART & FOOD ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS PACKAGE Day 1 - Arrival in Milan. Upon your arrival to the hotel in Milan, take some time and get ready before enjoying the beauties of Milan. Overnight at your hotel. Day 2 - Milan. Day at leisure or enjoying our optional activities. Overnight at your hotel. Day 3 - Milan to Venice. Cicchetti walking tour with wine tasting / Gondola ride Morning at your leisure, and trip to Venice by high speed train. Time at leisure or join our guided walking tour into the secrets of Venice and the Venetian cuisine in a Cicchetti Tour. Afterwards you could enjoy the magical atmosphere of Venice with an optional ride on the most famous Venetian boat: The Gondola. Overnight at your hotel. Day 4 - Day at Leisure: optional activities Enjoy this entire day at leisure Overnight at your hotel in Venice Day 5 - Venice to Florence In the morning you ll board a high-speed train to reach Florence (approx: 2 hours). Enjoy this entire day at leisure or choose from optional tours such as exploring the treasures of the City, like the Accademia Gallery and its David, or the Uffizi and its masterpieces. Overnight at your hotel in Florence. Day 6 - Florence. Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena, Chianti tour/lunch and wine tasting After breakfast enjoy time at leisure or join one of our optional activities such as a guided excursion to discover the beauty of Tuscany and visit its enchanting medieval towns. Reach Pisa and visit its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the Baptistery, the Cathedral and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower. Lunch in a wine bar or restaurant to enjoy a wine tasting of renowned local wines as well as a traditional Tuscan dish. After lunch, the wonders continue with a visit to San Gimignano, the splendid Medieval town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following the panoramic roads of the Chianti region, you will get to Siena, the city of the Palio Horse Race. Overnight at your hotel. Day 7 - Florence to Rome. In the morning trip to Rome by high-speed train (aprox: 1 h 30). Overnight at your hotel in Rome. Day 8 - Rome. Day at Leisure: optional activities: Colosseum After breakfast time at your leisure for the day or choose from optional tours such as a tour of the Colosseum! You ll meet your guide and group near the entrance to The Colosseum, the extraordinary amphitheater of ancient Rome, once center of public entertainment. Before entering, your guide will give you a thorough history lesson about the site, including the gladiatorial clashes and wild-animal fights that were once staged here. Once inside, you ll wander remnants of the seating arcades that once fit more than 60,000 spectators. Next comes the Roman Forum where you ll explore the onetime cultural, economic, and political center of ancient Rome. You ll walk along the Via Sacra, tracing the paths of ancient military processions and political rallies. You ll also see important sites like the Temple of Julius Caesar (where the emperor s body was ceremonially burned), and the Curia Julia the still-intact Senate House where Cicero and Mark Antony once orated. Palatine Hill: where the twins Romulus and Remus first decided to begin building the city of R ome atop this impressive hill. You ll understand why as you walk among its ruined emperors palaces and still - blooming botanical gardens. Overnight at your hotel. Day 9 - Rome. Day at Leisure - Optional activities: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Entire day at your leisure or choose from optional tours such as a Skip-the-line tour to get to the Vatican Museums. Following a carefully planned itinerary, you will visit the famous Sistine Chapel, plus a wide variety of galleries featuring ancient sculptures, tapestries, medieval maps, paintings and precious relics. During this visit your guide will show you small details in Michelangelo s Sistine Chapel frescos such as the painful punishments. With skip-the-line Access, you ll get directly from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter s Basilica so to visit the stunning masterpieces held within. You ll see Michelangelo s Pietà and the incredible bronze altar. Overnight at your hotel in Rome. Day 10 - Rome / Airport Optional transfer to Fiumicino Airport. End of services.

7 GRAND TOUR BY RAIL 12 DAYS Venice - Florence Rome Sorrento Coast # 3 ITALY YOUR WAY WHAT S INCLUDED CENTRALLY LOCATED 4* hotels with continental buffet breakfast PREMIUM CLASS On high speed train 4* HOTEL OR EQUIVALENT CATEGORY FLORENCE VENICE 1 NIGHT ROME 4 NIGHTS VENICE 1 NIGHT CONTINENTAL FLORENCE UNA VITTORIA ROME 4 NIGHTS BETTOJA COLLECTION SORRENTO COAST TOWER SORRENTO COAST OPTIONALS SAVE TIME YOUR OWN WAY ECO FRIENDLY TOUR ART & FOOD ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS PACKAGE We have selected a great set of activities and dining experiences to discover the incredible art, culture and delicious traditional italian dishes along with typical wine Venice: Cicchetti guided walking tour, gondola ride Florence: Uffizi guided tour, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti guided tour with lunch and wine tasting Rome: guided visit of Vatican Museum, guided visit of Colosseum Sorrento Coast: guided visit of Pompeii Excavations, Capri full day excursion with cruise around the island and Blu Grotto stop AIRPORT TRANSFERS CITY TRANSFERS PACKAGE WORRY FREE LUGGAGE PACKAGE: porterage and greeter in each railway station RETURN from Milan or Venice 3* HOTELS & STANDARD CLASS TICKETS PACKAGE

8 ITINERARY WITH ART & FOOD ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS PACKAGE Day 1 Arrival in Venice. Chicchetti walking tour with wine tasting / Gondola ride Upon your arrival at the hotel in Venice, enjoy time at leisure or join our guided walking tour into the secrets of Venice and the Venetian cuisine in a Cicchetti Tour. Afterwards you could enjoy the magical atmosphere of Venice with an optional ride on the most famous Venetian boat: The Gondola. Overnight at your hotel. Day 2 - Day at Leisure: optional activities Enjoy this entire day at leisure Overnight at your hotel in Venice Day 3 - Venice to Florence In the morning you ll board a high-speed train to reach Florence (approx: 2 hours). Enjoy this entire day at leisure or choose from optional tours such as exploring the treasures of the City, like the Accademia Gallery and its David, or the Uffizi and its masterpieces. Overnight at your hotel in Florence. Day 4 - Florence. Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena, Chianti tour/lunch and wine tasting After breakfast enjoy time at leisure or join one of our optional activities such as a guided excursion to discover the beauty of Tuscany and visit its enchanting medieval towns. Reach Pisa and visit its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the Baptistery, the Cathedral and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower. Lunch in a wine bar or restaurant to enjoy a wine tasting of renowned local wines as well as a traditional Tuscan dish. After lunch, the wonders continue with a visit to San Gimignano, the splendid Medieval town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following the panoramic roads of the Chianti region, you will get to Siena, the city of the Palio Horse Race. Overnight at your hotel. Day 5 - Florence to Rome. In the morning trip to Rome by high-speed train (aprox: 1 h 30). Overnight at your hotel in Rome. Day 6 - Rome. Day at Leisure - Optional activities: Colosseum After breakfast time at your leisure for the day or choose from optional tours such as a tour of the Colosseum! You ll meet your guide and group near the entrance to The Colosseum, the extraordinary amphitheater of ancient Rome, center of public entertainment. Before entering, your guide will give you a thorough history lesson about the site, including the gladiatorial clashes and wild-animal fights that were once staged here. Once inside, you ll wander remnants of the seating arcades that once fit more than 60,000 spectators. Next comes the Roman Forum where you ll explore the onetime cultural, economic, and political center of ancient Rome. You ll walk along the Via Sacra, tracing the paths of ancient military processions and political rallies. You ll also see important sites like the Temple of Julius Caesar (where the emperor s body was ceremonially burned), and the Curia Julia the still-intact Senate House where Cicero and Mark Antony once orated. Palatine Hill: where the twins Romulus and Remus first decided to begin building the city of Rome atop this impressive hill. You ll understand why as you walk among its ruined emperors palaces and still- blooming botanical gardens. Overnight at your hotel. Day 7 - Rome. Day at Leisure - Optional activities: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Entire day at your leisure or choose from optional tours such as a Skip-the-line tour to get to the Vatican Museums. Following a carefully planned itinerary, you will visit the famous Sistine Chapel, plus a wide variety of galleries featuring ancient sculptures, tapestries, medieval maps, paintings and precious relics. During this visit your guide will show you small details in Michelangelo s Sistine Chapel frescos such as the painful punishments. With skip-the-line Access, you ll get directly from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter s Basilica so to visit the stunning masterpieces held within. You ll see Michelangelo s Pietà and the incredible bronze altar. Overnight at your hotel in Rome. Day 8 - Rome to Naples / Sorrento coast You ll start your journey early in the morning, once you ve boarded your high-speed train to Naples. After the 1-hour ride, transfer to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight. Day 9 - Sorrento coast. Pompeii Whole day at your leisure in the charming Sorrento or join the Pompeii excavations tour. Pompeii is reachable in about 30 minutes by the fast connection of Campania Express, the high quality railway service for touristic destinations along the Sorrentine Peninsula. Let our expert english speaking guide take you back in time to touch the daily life of a typical roman town of 2000 years ago. After meeting at the meeting point in Pompeii, your tour begins. On August 24, 79 AD, the Vesuvius erupted, burying the nearby town of Pompeii in ash and pumice, killing about 3,000 people. The city of Pompeii, today a real open- air museum, has been preserved in detail from that fateful day. You ll learn about the everyday life of an industrious Roman city as it was before the eruption of the Vesuvius: the most popular crafts, what they ate and what they

9 did for fun. You ll see all of the most famous Pompeiian sites, including the Forum, the Baths, the temples with peculiar frescoes and elegant mosaics, as well as the bakeries and and the body casts. NOTE: Please mind that extra closing times may occur without notice. Overnight in Sorrento Day 10 - Sorrento coast. Capri full day tour After breakfast, enjoy time at leisure or join one of our optional activities like a full day excursion to Capri. Transfer to the harbour of Sorrento and reach the enchanting Isle of Capri, favorite vacation spot of the Emperor Tiberius. Once arrived at the port of Marina Grande you ll take the boat trip around the island while taking a glimpse of the Scugnizzo welcoming statue, Tiberius leap, Coral Grotto, White Grotto, Natural arch, Villa Malaparte, the Faraglioni, the Bay of Marina Piccola, the Siren s rock, Green Grotto, Punta Carena lighthouse, and if sea and weather conditions permit, also the famous Blue Grotto (the visit inside the sea cave by row boat is not included in the price of the trip, and must be purchased separately at the entrance to the Blue Grotto). After returning to Marina Grande you will take the minibus and rea ch the glamorous La Piazzetta to enjoy an elegant atmosphere. There you ll have time to sightseeing the island on your own. Return to Sorrento where you ll enjoy a tasting of the unique Limoncello, the zesty liquor made from the fragrant lemons of Sorrentine Area. Dinner and overnight. Day 11 - Sorrento coast/napoli/rome After breakfast you ll reach Naples by private transfer and board your high speed train to Rome. You ll have time at your leisure to explore the Eternal City or reach the hotel where the luggage will await you. Overnight at your hotel. Day 12- Rome / Airport Optional transfer to Fiumicino Airport. End of services.

10 GRAND TOUR BY RAIL 8 DAYS Venice - Florence Rome # 4 ITALY YOUR WAY WHAT S INCLUDED VENICE 1 NIGHT CENTRALLY LOCATED 4* hotels with continental buffet breakfast PREMIUM CLASS On high speed train FLOREN CE ROME 4* HOTEL OR EQUIVALENT CATEGORY VENICE 1 NIGHT CONTINENTAL FLORENCE UNA VITTORIA ROME BETTOJA COLLECTION SAVE TIME YOUR OWN WAY ECO FRIENDLY TOUR OPTIONALS ART & FOOD ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS PACKAGE We have selected a great set of activities and dining experiences to discover the incredible art, culture and delicious traditional italian dishes along with typical wine: Venice: Cicchetti guided walking tour, gondola ride Florence: Uffizi guided tour, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti guided tour with lunch and wine tasting Rome: guided visit of Vatican Museum, guided visit of Colosseum AIRPORT TRANSFERS CITY TRANSFERS PACKAGE WORRY FREE LUGGAGE PACKAGE: porterage and porter in each railway station 3* HOTELS & STANDARD CLASS TICKETS PACKAGE

11 ITINERARY WITH ART & FOOD ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS PACKAGE Day 1 Arrival in Venice. Chicchetti walking tour with wine tasting / Gondola ride Upon your arrival at the hotel in Venice, enjoy time at leisure or join our guided walking tour into the secrets of Venice and the Venetian cuisine in a Cicchetti Tour. Afterwards you could enjoy the magical atmosphere of Venice with an optional ride on the most famous Venetian boat: The Gondola. Overnight at your hotel. Day 2 - Day at Leisure: optional activities Enjoy this entire day at leisure Overnight at your hotel in Venice Day 3 - Venice to Florence In the morning you ll board a high-speed train to reach Florence (approx: 2 hours). Enjoy this entire day at leisure or choose from optional tours such as exploring the treasures of the City, like the Accademia Gallery and its David, or the Uffizi and its masterpieces. Overnight at your hotel in Florence. Day 4 - Florence. Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena, Chianti tour/lunch and wine tasting After breakfast enjoy time at leisure or join one of our optional activities such as a guided excursion to discover the beauty of Tuscany and visit its enchanting medieval towns. Reach Pisa and visit its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli to admire the Baptistery, the Cathedral and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower. Lunch in a wine bar or restaurant to enjoy a wine tasting of renowned local wines as well as a traditional Tuscan dish. After lunch, the wonders continue with a visit to San Gimignano, the splendid Medieval town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following the panoramic roads of the Chianti region, you will get to Siena, the city of the Palio Horse Race. Overnight at your hotel. Day 5 - Florence to Rome. In the morning trip to Rome by high-speed train (aprox: 1 h 30). Overnight at your hotel in Rome. Day 6 - Rome. Day at Leisure: optional activities: Colosseum After breakfast time at your leisure for the day or choose from optional tours such as a tour of the Colosseum! You ll meet your guide and group near the entrance to The Colosseum, the extraordinary amphitheater of ancient Rome, center of public entertainment. Before entering, your guide will give you a thorough history lesson about the site, including the gladiatorial clashes and wild-animal fights that were once staged here. Once inside, you ll wander remnants of the seating arcades that once fit more than 60,000 spectators. Next comes the Roman Forum where you ll explore the onetime cultural, economic, and political center of ancient Rome. You ll walk along the Via Sacra, tracing the paths of ancient military processions and political rallies. You ll also see important sites like the Temple of Julius Caesar (where the em - peror s body was ceremonially burned), and the Curia Julia the still-intact Senate House where Cicero and Mark Antony once orated. Palatine Hill: where the twins Romulus and Remus first decided to begin building the city of Rome atop this impressive hill. You ll understand why as you walk among its ruined emperors palaces and still- blooming botanical gardens. Overnight at your hotel. Day 7 - Rome. Day at Leisure - Optional activities: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Entire day at your leisure or choose from optional tours such as a Skip-the-line tour to get to the Vatican Museums. Following a carefully planned itinerary, you will visit the famous Sistine Chapel, plus a wide variety of galleries featuring ancient sculptures, tapestries, medieval maps, paintings and precious relics. During this visit your guide will show you small details in Michelangelo s Sistine Chapel frescos such as the painful punishments. With skip-the-line Access, you ll get directly from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter s Basilica so to visit the stunning masterpieces held within. You ll see Michelangelo s Pietà and the incredible bronze altar. Overnight at your hotel in Rome Day 8- Rome / Airport Optional transfer to Fiumicino Airport. End of services.

12 GRAND TOUR BY RAIL RISOTTO, TRUFFLES AND CHEESES 8 DAYS Milan - Turin Rome ITALY YOUR WAY TURIN MILAN 2 NIGHTS ROME 2 NIGHTS WHAT S INCLUDED CENTRALLY LOCATED 4* hotels with continental buffet breakfast STANDARD CLASS On high speed train ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS AS FOLLOW - 2-day Hop-On Hop-Off pass in Milan - 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off pass in Turin - Skip the line ticket of Turin s Royal Palace - Risotto alla Milanese tasting - Guided truffle hunting accompanied by trained dogs, followed by tastings with a light lunch - Guided walking tour in Rome with wine and local tapas AIRPORT TRANSFERS 4* HOTEL OR EQUIVALENT CATEGORY MILAN 2 NIGHT NH TOURING TURIN CONCORD ROME 2 NIGHTS BETTOJA COLLECTION SAVE TIME YOUR OWN WAY ECO FRIENDLY TOUR

13 ITINERARY Day 1 Welcome to Milan Arrive at your hotel and check in. Your two-day Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass is a great way to see all the highlights, while comfortably seated on a double-decker open bus. Day 2 Milan Enjoy a full day at leisure to continue your exploration of Italy s fashion capital. In the evening Risotto alla Milanese tasting in a typical restaurant. Day 3 Milan - Turin (145 km) After breakfast, reach the railway station and board your train to Turin. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in. Day 4 Turin After breakfast, using your one-day Hop-On Hop-Off pass, visit the Reggia di Venaria Reale, Turin s Royal Palace. It boasts some of the finest examples of universal Baroque. See the elegant Hall of Diana, the solemn Great Gallery and the Church of St. Hubert, the imposing complex of the Juvarra Stables and much more. In the afternoon, take advantage of your one-day Hop-On Hop-Off pass to continue exploring the city. Day 5 Turin Langhe region Cheese and truffles today! After breakfast, meet your private driver and transfer to the Langhe regi on, where you will take part of an authentic Truffle Hunt: an experienced truffle hunter with his trained dogs will introduce you to the magic and mystery world of truffles. You will learn all about black and white truffles and look for them in the woods. Your truffle hunting will take place in a Wine Estate in the Langhe region. Afterwards, the staff will show you the winery; from the vineyards and the wine cellar across the aging barrels and bar - rique room you will reach the tasting room for a Langhe merenda and wine tasting. You will taste five incredible wines paired with local and authentic cheese and cold cuts. Comfortable clothing is required. We suggest replacement shoes. Day 6 Turin - Rome (689 km) After breakfast, reach the railway station to board your train to Rome. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in. Late in the afternoon enjoy an evening walking tour and admire the sun setting over the churches, romantic squares, and fountains of Rome. Our guide will take you through the historical alleys to admire the Scalinata of Piazza di Spagna (Spanish steps), Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and much more before an aperitif with wine or beer and a rich buffet with typical Italian food. Day 7 Rome Today, free time in the afternoon to discover Rome at your own pace. Day 8 Rome - Airport After breakfast, optional transfer to the airport.