SORRENTO, ROME, FLORENCE and VENICE 14 Days Countries Visited: Italy Length: 14 Days Type: Other Tours Category: Other Tours Operator: Globus Tour Code: DIS-2008

About This Tour

Cities Visited: Local Host service in each city; city maps; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in day-by-day itinerary. Enjoy two weeks in Italy’s most popular cities. Start in the charming resort of Sorrento, beautifully situated on the Bay of Naples, with plenty of time to soak in the relaxing atmosphere. You have a choice of centrally located hotels, the services of Local Hosts in all cities, and half-day sightseeing tours with Local Guides (including headsets) in Rome, Florence, and Venice. In Rome, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In Florence, visit Michelangelo’s David in the Academy of Fine Arts, the cathedral, and Signoria Square. In Venice, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, and enjoy a glassblower’s demonstration. Transportation from city to city is by high-speed Eurostar train (first-class).

What's Included 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 (DISB) - SORRENTO: HILTON SORRENTO PALACE, A superior first-class hotel with views of the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. All 383 rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe, and minibar. Amenities include 6 pools, fitness area, tennis courts, a seafood restaurant, an open-air bar, a pizza restaurant, and an informal lounge with live music. 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. FLORENCE: GRAND HOTEL MEDITERRANEO, A first-class hotel within easy walking distance of Florence city center. All 331 modern air-conditioned rooms include satellite TV, safe, and minibar. Tuscan and international cuisine are offered in the hotel’s two restaurants and an American bar serves drinks and snacks. VENICE: PRINCIPE, Overlooking the Grand Canal, this first-class hotel welcomes guests with Venetian decor enhanced by modern comfort. All 139 rooms are fitted with air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe, and minibar. The dining room opens onto the terrace during the summer, an ideal spot to enjoy the magic and charm of Venice. Premium Hotels (DISA) - SORRENTO: HILTON SORRENTO PALACE, A superior first-class hotel with views of the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. All 383 rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe, and minibar. Amenities include 6 pools, fitness area, tennis courts, a seafood restaurant, an open-air bar, a pizza restaurant, and an informal lounge with live music. 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. FLORENCE: BOSCOLO ASTORIA, A superior first-class hotel in a former palazzo, including original frescos. Situated in the heart of Florence with 98 elegant rooms all equipped with air-conditioning, cable TV, safe, and minibar. Typical Tuscan dishes and local wines are offered in the hotel’s restaurant, and wine bar. VENICE: MONACO & GRAND CANAL, Formerly a 17th-century Venetian palazzo, this sumptuous superior first-class hotel overlooks the Grand Canal and is only a few steps from St. Mark’s Square. The 100 air-conditioned rooms are furnished in grand style with all modern facilities and the hotel boasts one of the city’s finest restaurants. With an outdoor terrace, the elegant “Grand Canal” restaurant offers fine cuisine in a delightful atmosphere. Itinerary Day 1: Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2: Sorrento, Italy. Arrive in Naples and transfer to Sorrento for a day at your leisure. Day 3: Sorrento. Two full days at your leisure. (B) Day 4: Sorrento. Two full days at your leisure. (B) Day 5: Sorrento–Rome. Travel to Rome by Eurostar train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels. (B) Day 6: 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 7: Rome. Full day at your leisure. (B) Day 8: Rome–Florence. Travel to Florence by Eurostar train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels. (B) Day 9: Florence. Morning guided sightseeing including headsets, visit Michelangelo’s David in the Academy of Fine Arts, the cathedral, and Signoria Square. (B) Day 10: Florence. Full day at your leisure. (B) Day 11: Florence–Venice. Travel to Venice by high-speed Eurostar train (first-class); transfers from/to hotels. (B) Day 12: Venice. Morning guided sightseeing including headsets; visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration. (B) Day 13: Venice. Full day at your leisure. (B) Day 14: Venice. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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