Travel By Beth: Italy 2020

October 12-19, 2020

8 Days, 7-Nights

Day 1: Monday, October 12 – Welcome to Italy! Arrival in Rome with private transfer to Sorrento and Pompeii. Welcome Dinner at a Local Restaurant with Entertainment.

Day 2: Tuesday, October 13 – Full day private tour along the Amalfi Coast

Day 3: Wednesday, October 14 – Private Transfer from Sorrento to Florence with Orvieto. Wine Tasting & Light Lunch. Cooking Class with Dinner & Drinks.

Day 4: Thursday, October 15 – Full Day Private Tour around Pisa & Lucca. Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Day 6: Saturday, October 17 – Private Transfer from Florence to Rome. Farewell Dinner at a Local Restaurant.

Day 8: Monday, October 19 – Departure Private Transfer from Hotel in Rome to Rome FCO

Sorrento: Grand Hotel Vesuvio
Offering panoramic views across the Bay of Naples, Grand Hotel Vesuvio features a semi-Olympic pool with a large sun terrace. It provides a free shuttle to Sorrento centre 0.9 miles away. Rooms are bright and spacious with tiled floors and classic furniture. All air-conditioned, they also feature a TV, minibar and a private bathroom with toiletries. Breakfast at the Grand Vesuvio is buffet style. Ristorante Vesuvio and the poolside restaurant serve Mediterranean and international cuisine, while the bar hosts live music events. The hotel has plenty of sun loungers and parasols on the terrace, ideal for relaxing and admiring the view. You will also find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a free car park. The shuttle service runs on a schedule.

Florence: Unahotels Vittoria
Located in the historical quarter of San Frediano, the ultra-modern Unahotels Vittoria Firenze offers unique, contemporary interiors and traditional Florentine hospitality. Rooms have designer bathrooms and 32-inch LCD TVs. The Vittoria features comfortable guest rooms decorated with mosaics, luxurious fabrics and prints in bright colours. Each has a minibar and satellite TV channels, and comes with free WiFi. The hotel’s unusual design continues in the UNA Café and lounge bar, where guests can enjoy a cocktail. The UNA restaurant offers Tuscan specialities and international cuisine, served in the courtyard in fine weather. The Unahotels Vittoria Firenze offers bike hire for exploring the city centre. The Uffizi Gallery and Florence Cathedral are both 1.2 miles away, across the Ponte Vecchio. Leopolda Station is a 13-minute walk away.

Rome: Hotel Romanico Palace
This luxurious hotel offers a refined and courteous ambiance, with its frescoes and marble floors. The property is just outside Villa Borghese park, and 2,300 feet from the Spanish Steps. The Hotel Romanico Palace boasts an imperial style. Each room features elegant furnishings, marble floors, and antique furniture. The fine-marble bathrooms are complete with bath or shower, and some with spa bath. They come with a satellite LCD TV, air conditioning, and a minibar. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily on the rooftop terrace with breathtaking view of Rome. The Romanico Palace features a gym and wellness centre with sauna, relaxing area, and Turkish bath. Use of the gym is free, the spa services are at extra charge. There is also bus stop in front of the hotel, which gives access to the rest of the city. Piazza Barberini square is 1,300 feet away.

Pricing

• • Double/Twin Room = $2,399.00 per person
  • Single Room = $3,299.00
  • Travel Protection, TripMate:
    • $2,001 – $5,000 Coverage = $249.00 per person
• Additional Information:
  • Price includes processing fees
  • Price not valid for less than 30 travelers
  • Price only valid for one coach and a maximum of 48 passengers
  • Some hotels may impose restrictions on the amount of available twin, triple & single rooms.
  • Package Excludes: Passports, visas, tips to the drivers/guides, all personal items, and anything not specifically mentioned above.

Pricing Schedule

• • March 1, 2020, First Deposit: $250 Deposit + Insurance due per person.
    • Non-refundable
    • No changes allowed after this date. Changes at any point are subject to a change fee, may cause a change in the agreed rate and can only be completed based on availability.
  • March 2, 2020: Price increases $150.00 per person. Unsold Group Space will be dropped. Any passenger additions to the trip will be based on availability.
  • June 1, 2020, Second Deposit: $250 per person
  • August 15, 2020: Balance Due (Late fees to be charged after this date & subject to cancellation)

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