Superb travel Italy style! From Michelangelo's statue of David to the echoes of gladiators at Rome's Colosseum, the art and drama of the ages inspire this journey. Confirmed reservations provide an opportunity to view the original works of the masters at the Uffizi Gallery, and Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia. Enjoy confirmed reservations at the Doges' Palace in Venice, see St. Mark's Square, and take a gondola ride on the canals complete with a serenade. Visit the medieval town of Siena in the Tuscan countryside. Take a private boat across Lake Como at the foot of the Alps, and a high-speed train ride to Florence. See the Colosseum in Rome, and view the inspiring treasures of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel during an after-hours guided visit – a Tauck Exclusive! And of course, you'll also have ample time to pursue what interests you most in Venice, Florence, and Rome when you travel Italy with Tauck!
Departures
7, 12, 19, 19, 23 Jun; 5, 17, 28 Jul; 21 Aug; 1, 8, 13, 20, 25 Sep; 2, 6, 13, 18 Oct 2012.
Inclusions
- TAUCKS YELLOW ROADS! Traverse Lake Como's stunning shoreline and Lombardys pastoral landscapes to Venice
- TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! An after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, without the crowds and without being rushed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the treasures of the Vatican unhurried. Note: The Vatican is unavailable for the after-hours visit on tours of May 8 and Oct 18; we have arranged priority early morning entry (ahead of regular visitors).
- Confirmed reservations at the Doges Palace, Uffizi Gallery, Galleria dell'Accademia, and Rome's Colosseum discover the worlds great art and architecture without waiting in long lines
- A private boat ride across beautiful Lake Como to Bellagio; view elegant lakeside villas
- Gliding through the historic canals of Venice aboard a gondola as local musicians serenade you with traditional Italian songs
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
- 16 meals (9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
- Small Group Departures, averaging 24 Tauck guests, are specially priced from $7290 per person double plus on-tour air; inquire at time of booking – specific dates apply
- May 26, Jun 19, Aug 21, Sep 20 and Oct 2 are special culinary-themed departures of Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence & Rome; ask at booking for details. Priced from $6890 per person double.