BREATHTAKING Italy BREATHTAKING Italy Enchanting... picturesque... romantic... If only one word could describe the appeal of Italy! In its glorious cities and amidst the countryside, the bel paese proudly boasts history, design, architecture and culinary excellence that is admired by the rest of the world. Yet, there is more to Italy when you dig deeper. The best kept secrets of Italy... the secrets that its quaint stone built hamlets and cobblestone streets hold dear. Almost like uncovering a treasure. The song like chatter of locals enjoying their perfect espressos. City squares full of stylish crowds and restaurants that entice passersby with delectable aromas. Live la dolce vita and the real Italy. Experience its unique and genuine styles. Now that s amore! 08-15 1
OVERVIEW Your 8 day BreathTaking Italy journey begins in Rome, the eternal city, where you will be enchanted by its old world feel. Then Tuscany, where you will enjoy your stay in a private Villa with personal chef in the medieval hill town of Cortona. Maranello will excite you during your Ferrari test drive. Venice will embrace you with its romance. Experience the uniqueness of Italy as your private driver whisks you across country. 2 08-15
. why BREATHTAKING ITALY? - Experience Italian life with locals in authentic environments. - Your private driver will accompany you throughout the journey and will be at your complete disposal. - Incorporate chic city life, countryside ambience and an exhilarating adventure all in one stay. - Walking city tours of Rome and Venice with local Italian guide. - Relax in your private Tuscan Villa for 4 nights and enjoy dinners prepared by a local private chef. - Visit the Ferrari museum and factory in Maranello, Modena and finish with a Ferrari test drive. 3 08-15
ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Rome Upon arrival to the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by your private driver. The rest of your day is free to recuperate from your flight, relax or to venture off throughout Rome. Day 2: Walking tour of Rome After breakfast, you will start your day with a short walking tour of Rome with a local professional guide and where you will see some of the most spectacular historic sites of Italy. From the Colosseum, the Roman forum, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Trevi fountain, Piazza di Spagna and St. Peters are a few of the stops along your captivating walk. Your afternoon will be free to relax, have lunch and enjoy your surroundings. In the late afternoon, your driver will whisk you to the enchanting hilltop Town of Cortona, in Tuscany. You will be greeted with an aperitif in your wonderful country Villa where you will spend 4 nights. 4 08-15
Day 3, 4 and 5: Tuscany Your private Italian chef will create wonderful Tuscan dinners for you to enjoy and your Italian Mamma will prepare breakfasts for you every morning during your Tuscan stay. The quaint and lively city of Cortona offers old world appeal, many historical sites to visit and gorgeous views that span across the Chiana valley below. With your private driver at your full disposal, many other Tuscan cities can be visited during your Tuscan stay. For example, Florence will fully immerse you in art and culture. Perhaps you will want a day to admire museums, shop in the many boutiques, stroll along the river Arno and enjoy a wonderful lunch overlooking the Ponte Vecchio. Every evening of your Tuscan stay will have a wonderful dinner prepared for your enjoyment where you can experience delicious local dishes and unwind and relax from your day. 5 08-15
Hotels and villa in Cortona: Each Hotel in Rome, Maranello and Venice will be a 4 star comfortable and characteristic accommodation and your home for four nights in the beautiful Cortona, in Tuscany, will be one of our spectacular private Villas with swimming pool immersed in our charming countryside. You will love the feeling of living in a Tuscan home while delighted by your private Chef s cuisine at each breakfast and dinner. 6 08-15
Day 6: Maranello This day will definitely be full of adventure and excitement! Your driver will be taking you to Maranello in Modena, proud of its Ferrari, known for automotive excellence and design. Your one night stay will include a visit to the Ferrari museum, Factory and finally, the morning after... a Test Drive for a once in a life time, exhilarating experience! Day 7: Venice After the Ferrari experience you will be off to romantic Venice! Once settled into your hotel you will have the evening to relax and explore this amazing town at nigh-time, letting yourself be carried away by the dazzle of one of the most enchanting places in the Country! Day 8: Last day After breakfast your last appointment of this Breath-Taking experience will be a walking tour with your professional local guide who will tell you all about the history of Venice and its most jaw dropping sites. The rest of your day is free to enjoy as you please or to get ready to fly back home to enjoy wonderful memories of your experience! * We will be at your disposal to assist you should you like to prolong your holiday in Venice or other parts of Italy. 7 08-15
Terms and Conditions: BreathTaking Italy is a vacation package of 8 days and 7 nights in Italy for a maximum of 6 guests, escorted by private driver with minivan. Accommodations are divided as follows: 1 night in 4 Star Hotel in Rome, 4 nights in a luxury Villa in Tuscany,1 night in 4 Star Hotel in Maranello, 1 night in 4 Star Hotel in Venice. The vacation ends with a walking tour in Venice on the 8th day. Please consider that it is very important to book your Breath Taking Italy vacation within one month of the auction. Bookings are based on availability of accommodations and must be used by 1 year from date of purchase. There is no refund for unattended or guest-canceled services. Airfare not included. Summary of Included Services: - Private driver service with minivan throughout the whole vacation - 1 Night in 4 Star Hotel in Rome and breakfast - 1 walking tour of Rome with professional local guide - 4 nights in Tuscany Villa - All Breakfast, Dinners and maid service included in the 4 nights stay in Tuscany - Maranello experience including: * Ferrari Museum and Ferrary factory tour * 1 night in 4 star Hotel in the countryside of Maranello and breakfast * 20 minutes test drive per person with Ferrari in the countryside of Modena. - 1 night in Venice 4 star Hotel and breakfast - 1 walking tour of Venice with professional local guide - Heating and electricity, phone, Internet and final cleaning - A member of our staff will always be at your disposal before and during your holiday for trip details preparation and arranging free time extra activities and services. Airfare is not included Free-time activities in Tuscany can be arranged separately as extra services. (such as extra city tours, trekking and walking tours, bicycle tours and many more). Should the group need extra transportation service after the walking tour in Venice we are able to assist them and provide quotations. Should the group prefer to continue their Holiday in Italy, we are able to assist them and book other Hotels or accomodations and keep taylor -making their trip upon request (to be made at the time of the booking). 8 08-15