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TWB GROUP TRIP TO ITALY (Oct 7-15, 2024)

VENICE

FLORENCE

FLORENCE

Venice, known also as the “City of Canals,” “The Floating City,” and “Serenissima,” is arguably one of Italy's most picturesque cities. With its winding canals, striking architecture, and beautiful bridges, Venice is a popular destination for travel.

FLORENCE

FLORENCE

FLORENCE

Florence, the capital city of the Tuscany region in Italy, is known for many things, including its outstanding art, Renaissance architecture, and distinguished cultural heritage. One of the most famous landmarks in Florence is the magnificent Duomo Cathedral, with its massive red dome dominating the city's skyline, the leaning tower, and Michelangelo.

ROME

FLORENCE

ROME

Rome, the “Eternal City,” brims with ancient history, from the Colosseum to the port of Ostia Antica to majestic Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel. Because of its history, art, architecture, and beauty – and perhaps its gelato and pasta! – Rome is one of our most popular cities.

TWB Group Trip To Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice w/optional extension to Naples)

 OCTOBER 7 - 15, 2024  (9 Days / 8 Nights)
(Ask about our optional extension to Naples October 15 - 17,  2024)


Discover Italy's Splendor in October 2024!  

Embark on an unforgettable journey with us as we invite you to join our exclusive group trip to the enchanting cities of Venice, Florence, and Rome in October 2024. Immerse yourself in the rich history, art, and culture of Italy, all while creating lasting memories with a group of like-minded adventurers.


Trip Highlights:

  •  Venice: Navigate the iconic canals, explore St. Mark's Square, and witness the timeless beauty of the Grand Canal.
  •  Florence: Marvel at Renaissance masterpieces, stroll through the charming streets, and savor authentic Tuscan cuisine.
  •  Rome: Step back in time at the Colosseum, toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, and experience the grandeur of Vatican City.


Why Join Us?

  • Expertly crafted itinerary blending must-see landmarks with hidden gems.
  • Comfortable accommodations in the heart of each city.
  • Knowledgeable guides to provide insights into Italy's rich history and culture.
  • Exclusive group experiences and local culinary delights.


Spend a Quality days exploring the best of Italy on this private tour through Venice, Florence, Pisa, and Rome. Enjoy a stress-free trip on this fully organized tour and discover the history and landmarks of each city. See the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and much more.


Extension 2 nights Naples Trip with an additional cost

DAY 1

Welcome to Venice!

Welcome to Italy! Our driver will be waiting for you to greet you at the airport of Venice at your arrival. You will be driven to the hotel in Venice. Rest of the day is free to relax or your own activities.

  • Overnight:  Venice

DAY 2

Guided Tour of Venice w/Gondola Ride

Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide in the reception.


Guided tour of Venice with entrance to St. Mark Basilica.


The guide will tell in every detail the history of maritime Venice, strolling around the cobbles, exploring neighborhoods, such as Cannaregio and the sight-laden enclaves of San Marco and Rialto. You will cross the Rialto Bridge and then amble past Marco Polo’s House, where the intrepid explorer is said to have been born. The walking tour ends at St. Mark’s Square.


Free time for lunch.


Afternoon: guided tour of Palazzo Ducale .


30 Minutes Gondola ride.


Note: A Gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 guest.

  • Overnight:  Venice
  • Meals:  Breakfast

DAY 3

Boat Excursion To Murano and Burano

Breakfast at the hotel.


Private Boat Excursion to Murano and Burano with English-speaking Guide.


You will have the chance to watch an expert glassmaker as he creates an object with the techniques of blowing and sculpting and admire the skill of a master glassmaker at work. At the end of the tour, you can take home a glass souvenir to remember this unique experience.  After visiting Murano, we will move on to Burano for a stroll through one of the most beautiful islands in the Lagoon.


Return to Venice by boat, free time for individual visit.


Private boat transfer from central Venice to the hotel.


  • Overnight:  Venice
  • Meals:  Breakfast

DAY 4

Venice to Florence w/Guided Tour to Galleria dell' Accademia

*Breakfast at the hotel


*Watertaxi transfer to Venice Tronchetto


*Meeting with the driver, transfer to Florence


*Afternoon: Guided Tour of the city center with entrance to Galleria dell’Accademia 


You will walk through the streets of the historic center where you can admire famous monuments, buildings and statues of world-renowned artists, such as Michelangelo’s David, Palazzo degli Uffizi and Palazzo Vecchio. You will lead  you through the churches of Florence. The complex of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo of Florence and the church of Santa Croce (from the outside).


The tour will end at Galleria dell’Accademia, where, among other masterpieces by Michelangelo, you will admire the statue of David


  • Overnight:  Florence
  • Meals:  Breakfast

DAY 5

Day Excursion to Pisa

 Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Pisa.  Meeting with the guide and walking tour With the guide you will visit the city center of Pisa, with Piazza dei Miracoli and the most famous Leaning Tower, symbol of the city


Free time for lunch and return to Florence hotel


  • Overnight:  Florence
  • Meals:  Breakfast

DAY 6

Florence to Rome w/Wine Tasting and Tuscany Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out from Florence hotel.


Transfer to a winery near San Gimignano, Tuscany.  Wine tasting with typical Tuscany lunch.  *The tasting consists in tasting a minimum of 4 wines - among which Vernaccia di San Gimignano.  *DOCG and Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG and all our natural and flavored extra virgin olive oils.


Everything will be accompanied by a lunch with typical Tuscan dishes: an appetizer consisting of mixed bruschetta, a second of the first of the day, a platter of local meats and cheeses and as a dessert, the typical cantucci and vinsanto or a homemade dessert.


Arrive and check in at the hotel in Rome


  • Overnight:  Rome
  • Meals:  Breakfast | Lunch

DAY 7

Rome Walking Tour (3 hours) & Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide in the reception.


Walking tour of Rome city center (3 hours).  You will move to the heart of the historic center with a visit to Piazza di Spagna and the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Colonna and the palaces of Italian political power. After a short stop, visit to Piazza della Rotonda where you can see the Pantheon, built by Emperor Hadrian in the second century A.D. The walking tour ends in one of the most beautiful and characteristic square of the Renaissance rome: Piazza Navona with the magnificent Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini.


Transfer to the Colosseum:  Guided tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.  You will begin our tour from the Flavian Amphitheater, better known as the Colosseum, it is one of the most visited monuments ever, an icon of the Capitoline city. You’ll continue to the Imperial Forums, a series of monuments and archaeological remains that were once the stage of political life. You will end the morning with the visit of the Capital hill (Campidoglio).


Return to the hotel by bus.


  • Overnight:  Rome
  • Meals:  Breakfast

DAY 8

Guided Tour of the Vatican Museum

Breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the guide in the reception.


Guided tour of Vatican Museums.  You will proceed to the Vatican Museums, where Sarcophagi and mosaics share the space with masterpieces by great masters such as Giotto, Michelangelo, Leonardo Vinci, Raphael up to Dalì, Canova and Matisse. In the midst of so much beauty, the presence of a fragment of lunar rock donated to Vatican citizens by former US president Nixon continues to amaze. The tour ends in the Sistine Chapel where it is possible to admire the famous frescoes of the representation of the Last Judgment.


Return to the hotel and free time to discover more of Rome.


  • Overnight:  Rome
  • Meals:  Breakfast

DAY 9 - Day 11

Rome Departure (Optional Extension to Naples)

(DAY 9)

Breakfast at the hotel, check out.


Guest flying back to the USA will be transferred to the Rome FCO Airport.  Trip Ends 


Guests who have opted for Extension trip to Naples will proceed to Naples.  Afternoon: meeting with the guide in the reception and walking tour of the city center.


Naples is the third largest city in Italy. We will take you to discover its historic center and the places that make it famous all over the world. From Piazza Plebiscito, where important statues and palaces stand. We will visit the San Carlo Theater (from the outside) and the Umberto I Gallery, the Spanish Quarters, the heart of Naples, discovering glimpses, murals, artisan shops and small really interesting realities that make us understand how much Naples a special city is.


  • Overnight stay:  Naples at Hotel Palazzo Caracciolo Napoli MGallery
  • Meals: Breakfast


(DAY 10)

Breakfast at the hotel.


Transfer to Pompeii, meeting with the guide and visit.  In 79 A.D. the city was completely buried by the eruption of the Vesuvius volcano, stopping time. Today it is still possible to walk among the Roman domus, shops and skilfully built streets, giving an immersive experience and the feeling of living for a few hours in that distant time. The excavations began at the behest of Charles III of Bourbon and are considered one of the best testimonies of Roman life


Transfer to a local winery.  Wine tasting with typical lunch.


This land and its unique food and wine are joined by a golden thread of history and culture that weaves its way magically through the landscape at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, the cuisine created over the centuries in local kitchens, and the historic passion for Lacrima Christi, the tasting experience combines the land and its traditions in a flavorful whole, beginning with a guided walk through the vineyards on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius overlooking the Bay of Naples, Sorrento, and the Island of Capri. 


  • Overnight stay:  Naples at Hotel Palazzo Caracciolo Napoli MGallery
  • Meals:  Breakfast


(DAY 11)

 Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.  Transfer to the airport for return home.


  • Meals:  Breakfast


ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel Papadopoli Venezia (Venice)

    HOTEL PAPADOPOLI VENEZIA

     Santa Croce 245, Giardini Papadopoli
    30135 Venice Italy

     +39  041  710400

    Find out more

    ACCOMMODATIONS - AMBASCIATORI HOTEL (FLORENCE)

      AMBASCIATORI HOTEL

      VIA ALAMANNI 3,

      FIRENZE 50123
      Phone: +00 39 055 287421

      Find out more

      ACCOMMODATIONS - The Hoxton (Rome)

        The Hoxton Hotel

         Largo Benedetto Marcello, 220

        00198 Roma, Italy 

        Find out more

        ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

        PRICING:

        Pricing:  Venice, Florence, Rome:

        Includes accommodations, airport transfers, tours, ground transportation for tours, entrance fees, transfers between Venice, Florence, Rome, and daily breakfast.


        • $3,228 USD Per Person / Based on Double Occupancy
        • $4,653 USD Per Person / Based on Single Occupancy)

        OPTIONAL TRIP ADD ONS:

        Pricing:  Optional Trip Extension To Naples:

        Extend your trip with an stop in Naples.  This extension includes accommodations, airport transfers, tours, ground transportation for tours, entrance fees, and daily breakfast.


        • $753 USD Per Person / Double Occupancy
        • $936 USD Per Person / Single Occupancy



        Pricing:  Optional Group Air Transportation:

        Elevate your journey to Italy with our optional round-trip air transportation from the U.S. Experience the convenience and comfort of a hassle-free travel package as you embark on this unforgettable adventure through Venice, Florence, and Rome in October 2024.


        Roundtrip - Economy Class:  $1, 382   |  1 Baggage Included


        Roundtrip - Business/Premium Class:  $3,596.70  |  2 Baggage Included


        • Depart Washington Dulles (IAD)                     06OCT2024  05:55 PM
        • Arrive London Heathrow Airport (LHR)    O7OCT2024   06:15 AM


        •  Depart London Heathrow Airport (LHR)   O7OCT2024   06:15 AM
        • Arrive Venice (VCE)                                                  O7OCT2024   12:05 PM 

         

        Why Choose Our Round-Trip Air Transportation?

        • Stress-Free Planning: Leave the logistics to us! Our dedicated team ensures a smooth travel experience, from departure to arrival.
        • Exclusive Deals: Benefit from special rates and exclusive offers when you book your round-trip airfare with us. Enjoy more savings for a truly extraordinary trip.
        • Comfort in the Skies: Travel in style with reputable airlines, enjoying the amenities and comfort that make your journey as memorable as the destinations themselves.


        How to Include Round-Trip Air Transportation:

        When booking your group trip to Italy, simply opt for the round-trip air transportation add-on during the reservation process. Our team will take care of the rest, ensuring you have a seamless travel experience.


        Limited Spaces Available!
        Don't miss this chance to join our optional group air transportation to explore Italy's cultural wonders in the company of fellow travelers. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable October adventure!

        DEPOSIT:

        TOUR PACKAGE:

        To secure and confirm your reservation, a non-refundable deposit is required:

        1st Non-Refundable Deposit       $250 Per Person         Due at Booking

        2nd Non-Refundable Deposit     $250 Per Person    30 Days after 1st Deposit


        Final Balance Payment Due:  July 15, 2024


        ROUNDTRIP AIR:

        To secure your seat for roundtrip air, a non-refundable deposit is required:

        Economy Class                                     $100 Per Person          Due at Booking

        Business/Premium Class               $200 Per Person          Due at Booking


        Final Balance Payment Due:  July 30, 2024

        PAYMENT PLANS:

        We offer convenient payment plan options that allow you to spread the cost of your trip over a schedule that suits your needs.  Our aim is to provide you with a seamless and stress-free experience, allowing you to enjoy our offerings without any financial strain.  Feel free to discuss your preferences, and we will be happy to tailor a payment plan that aligns with your requirements. 


        PURCHASE NOW, PAY LATER

        Ask about our financing plan that allows you to buy now and pay later.   Spread the cost of your purchase over fixed monthly payments.   No fees, including late fees or pre-payment penalties.   Easy application and a quick decision. 

        CANCELLATION:

         In the event of cancellation of travel arrangements due to any reasons, we must be notified in writing via email to:  info@twbtravelgroup.com.  Notifications via phone call, text, chat, etc. will not be accepted. Cancellation charges will be effective from the time/date we receive your request in writing.


        Cancellation fees apply as follows:

        • 60 - 31 days (08/07/24-09/06/24)                                                      40%
        • 30 - 07 days (09/07/24-09/30/24)                                                       75%
        • Under 06 days (10/01/24 onwards) or No Show                      100%


        For any flight, train, or ferry tickets involved, the refund will be applicable as per the advised cancellation policy at the time of booking. 

        TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

        1. To secure the quoted rates and guarantee availability, prompt booking and payment confirmation are recommended.
        2. All rates are quoted per person in US Dollars. Price estimates are based on these travel dates. Prices may change if dates are changed.
        3. Travel arrangements, including airline and cruise components, may be affected by supplemental price increases imposed by suppliers and/or government entities. These adjustments could occur even after the purchase is completed.
        4. Entry & re-entry rules are country specific. You assume full and complete responsibility for checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of your destination and your connecting points, and all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination. Make sure to note rules are subject to change whether your travels are foreign or domestic. Many countries require your passport to be valid for six months or more after your date of entry.
        5. For your protection, we strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation and travel accident insurance. Please be aware that most policies may not cover epidemics and pandemics, especially during travel warnings. Our description of insurance does not constitute a binding assurance. You agree to hold us harmless for your decision not to purchase travel insurance or for any denial of claims by the insurer, particularly related to COVID-19 or any other policy claim.
        6. We reserve the right to correct errors. In the event of a pricing error or omission, we reserve the right to adjust such pricing and make any necessary corrections.
        7. TWB Travel Services, Inc. offers retail travel services to customers, which are provided by separate and independent vendors of travel services. TWB Travel Services, Inc. does not operate, control, or otherwise provide the services of the independent travel vendors. Hence, customer agrees that TWB Travel Services, Inc., acts only as agent for the client in acquiring transportation, hotel accommodations, sightseeing, and other privileges, or services for the clients’ benefit, and on the express condition that TWB Travel Services, Inc. shall not be responsible for any loss, accident, injury, delay, defect, omission or irregularity which may occur or be occasioned, whether by reason of any act, negligence or default of any company or person engaged in or responsible for carrying out any of the arrangements, or otherwise in connection therewith.


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