City Highlights
Local Host service in each city; city maps; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in day-by-day itinerary.

Meals
Buffet breakfast (B) daily.

Hotels:

First-Class Hotels (DIVB) - ROME: CLARIDGE, A charming first-class stylish modern hotel with 95 rooms, located in Parioli, one of Rome’s most exclusive residential areas, close to the verdant avenues of Villa Borghese Park. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have private bath, satellite TV, phone, and minibar. The hotel has an American bar and spacious sitting areas.
VENICE: BOSCOLO BELLINI, A first-class and elegant hotel located by the Grand Canal, only 100 yards from the Santa Lucia train station. It is housed in an 18th-century building with refined and luxurious decor. The 97 air-conditioned and comfortable rooms have private bath, cable TV, safe, and minibar.

Premium Hotels (DIVA) - ROME: CICERONE, A superior first-class downtown hotel with 250 rooms, located in the center of the Prati area, within pleasant walking distance along the Tiber to historic Castel Sant’Angelo. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have private bath, satellite TV, phone, and minibar. The hotel has an elegant restaurant, cozy sitting rooms, and an American bar.
VENICE: STARHOTELS SPLENDID VENICE, An intimate superior first-class hotel within a building dating from the 18th century, situated very close to St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. The hotel has 166 rooms, recently refurbished with all comforts, air-conditioning, private bath, satellite TV, telephone, and minibar. The restaurant offers international cuisine and typical local dishes.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Rome, Italy. Arrive in Rome. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3:
Rome. Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and Roman Forum. (B)

Day 4:
Rome. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 5:
Rome–Venice. Travel to Venice by high-speed Eurostar train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels. (B)

Day 6:
Venice. Morning guided sightseeing including headsets; visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration. (B)

Day 7:
Venice. Full day at your leisure. (B)

Day 8:
Venice. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)