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Our butlers move your luggage from one Baglioni hotel to the next… It’s in your room when you arrive.
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Relax and enjoy the pleasures of First Class rail travel through gorgeous Tuscany, from city center to city center.
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Privately guided sightseeing and all your transfers make traveling through Italy so easy and rewarding. In Florence it’s your choice… spend the day in town or explore Tuscany with four privately guided options
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6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites 
8 days from $5,299
We never cancel a departure
All this is included... Private car transfers, luxury hotels, 9 meals, in-depth sightseeing with your own personal guide, exclusive AAA features, first class rail, door to door luggage service, and our comprehensive travel insurance coverage.
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• 100% cash refund up to 30 days before travel.
• Only $100 deposit to lock in your trip cost.
• Complete travel insurance coverage included.
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Your Exclusive Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Rome
Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted by private car to the luxurious Regina Baglioni Hotel, perfectly located on the elegant Via Veneto. After settling-in, feel free to step out and explore at your own pace along the elegant shops and cafes which line one of the most beautiful streets in Rome.
Day 2 – Stepping Out in the Eternal City
After a sumptuous buffet breakfast, meet your guide and head over to the Vatican where you’ll be whisked past the lines for a private tour of the Vatican Museums, home to the Sistine Chapel and a breathtaking collection of art and antiquity. Your private sightseeing continues with the city’s most legendary monuments. Stand in the Colosseum where enthusiastic crowds of up to 70,000 Romans witnessed competitions and spectacles nearly 2,000 years ago. Admire the elegance of the Pantheon designed by Emperor Hadrian in AD 120 and still revered as one of the most beautiful and best-preserved of the city’s ancient monuments. Then do as thousands of others have done before you and throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain as you make a wish! Finish your day with time to relax on the Spanish Steps before diningat the legendary Il Piccolo Mondo restaurant, a city landmark since 1954. Meals B, D
Day 3 – Create your own Roman Holiday
Name your pleasure! Art? History? Fashion? The day is yours to pursue your own passions... After a leisurely breakfast, your private car and chauffeur are at your disposal for the day – to create your own vacation magic here in Rome. Explore more of the city’s ancient monuments, shop in world-renowned boutiques, or explore charming neighborhoods graced with elegant homes and historic buildings. Meals B
Day 4 – Through Tuscany to Florence
Your car and driver will bring you to the station for your scenic first class rail journey through the Tuscan countryside. Upon arrival in Florence, you’ll be met and escorted to the Relais Santa Croce where your luggage already awaits. Meals B
Day 5 – Florence a la Carte!
Customize your stay and explore your own personal interests with one of these included full-day privately guided tours:
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Florence: Delve into the treasures of this Renaissance gem and enjoy lunch. With your own personal guide, your in-depth sightseeing tour includes the masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery, established by the Medicis in the 16th century. Then tour the Duomo where you can admire Brunelleschi’s dome, an enduring work of artistic and engineering genius from the 15th century.
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Pisa & Lucca: Discover this duo of charming Tuscan towns, with lunch and wine tasting. Of course, you’ll see the iconic Leaning Tower, but you’ll be impressed as well by the nearby Cathedral and 13th century Baptistery. Not far from Pisa, the charming fortress town of Lucca is famed for its 16th and 17th century ramparts, myriad churches and narrow cobblestone streets.
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Siena & San Gimignano : Succumb to the magic of these medieval gems and enjoy lunch and a tasting of local wines. Wealthy and powerful during the Middle Ages, Siena will impress you with its splendidly preserved architecture, seemingly unchanged over the centuries. And the famous towers of San Gimignano are a picturesque backdrop to the handsome medieval buildings that cluster around the central plaza.
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Chianti: Explore picture-perfect villages, relax over lunch, and sample the fine wines of Chianti. Just south of Florence, Italy’s arguably most famous region is a captivating landscape of hill towns, ancient olive groves, and tranquil vineyard estates.
This evening, we’ve arranged for your luggage to be sent ahead to your hotel in Venice. Meals B,L
Day 6 – Florence to Venice
A private car transfer and first class rail ensure a carefree journey to Venice. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and escorted by vaporetto to the luxurious Luna Baglioni Hotel - where your luggage awaits. After settling-in to your luxuriously-appointed guestroom, you might wish to step out and explore at your own pace... The inviting boutiques and cafes that cluster near St. Mark’s Square are just beyond your doorstep! Meals B
Day 7 – Venice
Your privately guided walking tour reveals the city’s intriguing history and glorious architectural legacy. Begin your day in St. Mark’s Square. This expansive plaza is one of the world’s most elegant, framed by the marble tracery and glittering domes of St. Mark’s Basilica. Nearby, you’ll visit the imposing Ducal Palace and continue on to admire the Bridge of Sighs, built in 1600 to connect the Doge’s prisons with the inquisitor’s chambers. With our compliments, enjoy a bottle of wine on your private Gondola cruise along the meandering canals of the city. Meals B
Day 8 – Depart Venice
After breakfast, you are escorted to the airport or rail station for your onward journey. Meals B
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Your Historic Baglioni Luxury Hotels
Regina Baglioni, Rome
On the elegant Via Veneto just a short walk from the Trevi Fountain, the 5-star Regina Baglioni is set in an Art Deco palazzo. Settle in to your stylish room, elegantly appointed with silk tapestry, Murano glass fixtures, LCD satellite TV, minibar, in-room safe, and luxurious marble bath.
Relais Santa Croce, Florence
The 18th century palace of Marquis Baldinucci, treasurer to the Pope, has been restored to its original splendor just minutes from the Uffizi Gallery. You’ll love the period grandeur and modern amenities of this luxury boutique hotel. Spacious air conditioned rooms offer superb city views, satellite TV, mini-bar and walk-in closets.
Luna Baglioni, Venice
With a rich tradition dating back nearly 900 years, this historic hotel has been twice named on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List as the best hotel in Venice. Unparalleled elegance, warmth and comfort are yours to enjoy in this privileged setting next to St. Mark’s Square and the Basilica.
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