Italy: Tuscany, the Alps & the Riviera (2012)

Rome • Florence • Santa Margherita • Bolzano • Venice
  • 14 days
  • from only:
  • $2395
  • $172 per day
    Land Tour Only
  • 15 days
  • from only:
  • $3045
  • $203 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two vacations to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the Grand Circle vacation that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your vacation
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your vacation with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of Grand Circle vacations to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Chicago, Miami

10hrs

Minneapolis, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, DC (Dulles)

13hrs

New York (JFK)

9hrs

Boston, Los Angeles

12hrs

Phoenix, San Francisco

17hrs

Baltimore, Dallas, Denver, Seattle

14hrs

Tampa

15hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Rome, Italy. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Londra Hotel
Florence, Italy

Situated in the center of Florence, the modern Londra Hotel is conveniently located next to the city’s main railway station. It’s also near Santa Maria Novella, one of the oldest and most well-known churches in the city. You may choose to unwind in the fitness center, or dine at the hotel’s on-site restaurant, specializing in Tuscan cuisine and seafood. Your room features a satellite TV, complementary wireless Internet access, minibar, and telephone.

Hotel Tigullio
Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy

The Hotel Tigullio is located in the heart of the Italian Riviera. During your stay here, you’ll have easy access to many of area attractions, including Portofino's nature park, Genoa, and Cinque Terre. Each small, but well-appointed, air-conditioned room features a satellite TV, wireless Internet access, refrigerator, and hair dryer.

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Parkhotel Luna Mondschein
Rating: Moderate First Class
Balzano, Italy

The Moderate First-Class Parkhotel Luna Mondschein is located in the historical center of Bolzano, and has been family-owned since 1798. It is within close distance of the Dolomites, and the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. During your stay here, you’ll have an opportunity to go bicycling or jogging on the trails nearby, or dine in one of three on-site restaurants. Each room features a TV, wireless Internet access, telephone, and minibar.

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Victoria Hotel
Rating: First Class
Rome, Italy (pre-trip extension)

Located in the heart of Rome overlooking the Villa Borghese Park, this First-Class hotel is the perfect place to relax after exploring the city. Perhaps you’ll take advantage of the indoor and outdoor pools, or health club, or enjoy views from the panoramic terrace. The hotel’s on-site restaurant, the Belisario, is known for its regional Italian cuisine. Your air-conditioned room features a TV, wireless Internet access, and a refrigerator.

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Continental Hotel
Rating: Moderate First Class
Venice, Italy (post-trip extension)

Located in the center of Venice, the Moderate First-Class Continental Hotel Venice is the former home of a noble Venetian family. Besides overlooking the Grand Canal, you’ll be within easy reach of many main attractions, as well as in close proximity to the railway station. Your air-conditioned room features a TV, wireless Internet access, balcony, and safe.