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ItalyVacations.com A GUIDE TO PERILLO’S INDEPENDENT TRAVEL SERVICES: 2017

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ItalyVacations.com

A G U I D E T O P E R I L L O ’ S I N D E P E N D E N T

T R A V E L S E R V I C E S :

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Perillo’s ItalyVacations.com

N O W , M O R E T H A N

J U S T T H E B E S T

E S C O R T E D G R O U P

T O U R S T O I T A L Y !

No one knows Italy better than Perillo Tours. We pioneered group toursto Italy in 1945 and have hosted more guests than any other Americantravel company.

ItalyVacations.com was launched by Perillo Tours in 2009 to givetravelers more options to travel to Italy. At ItalyVacations.com wedesign travel to Italy your way. We can customize and personalize anydream vacation - from honeymoons and weddings to villa rentals andculinary trips.

If you can dream it, we can arrange it. Take a guided tour of Veniceand Rome followed by a wine tasting in Tuscany. Try a cooking class inSorrento with a rental car to Puglia and 3 nights in Taormina. And justin case you are interested in something you don't see in our brochureor on our site, just ask - we will do our best to make your trip asspectacular as you dream it to be.

Unknown companies, new tour operators, and giant booking websitescan't offer you the support, advice, and experience that we can.ItalyVacations will be here for you before, during and after your trip.That's our pledge and that's your peace of mind.

T H A N K Y O U F O R U S I N G P E R I L L O ' S

I TA LY VAC AT I O N S . C O M - B R O U G H T

T O Y O U B Y O N E O F T H E O L D E S T A N D

M O S T T R U S T E D T R A V E L C O M P A N I E S

I N A M E R I C A !

P E R I L L O ’ S I TA LY T E A M W I T H H A R R Y.

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Our New OnlineBooking System

Our new online booking system (shown above) allowsyou to plan and purchase a complete Italy vacation,honeymoon or business trip in just minutes!

• Airfare, hotels, trains, cars, guides, activitiesand villa rentals are all available.

• We make suggestions for you, or you can buildyour own trip from scratch.

• Visualize your trip on our Italy map, on ourtrip calendar and in a summary list form.

• You can save your work, come back to it, andfinally book when you’re ready.

Of course our professional team of Italy travelexperts are always available at any step in theplanning process.

The choice is yours- Feel free to give us a call or sendan us an email with ideas for your dream trip to Italyor visit ItalyVacations.com and plan on your own!

Chi viaggia con Perillo, viaggia tranquillo!Your Perillo Travel Team

NOTE: As of January 2017, our new booking system is fullyfunctional but also in its “ testing phase”. Feel free to send us yoursuggestions which will be quickly evident in system improvementsthroughout 2017:[email protected].

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Transportation

FLIGHTS: We can book flights from the U.S. to Italy

and domestic flights within Italy. Our preferred carriers

are: Alitalia, Delta, KLM, AirFrance, American Airlines and

Emirates. Why book your flights with us? You can reserve

your flights now but pay later with your final payment.

TR AIN TICKETS: We are one of only 4 U.S. outlets

for Italy’s major rail system - Trenitalia. We can issue 1st and

2nd class tickets on high-speed and local trains. You’ll love

travel by rail. Look out at the lovely countryside and even

take a nap while you’re whisked from one city to another.

All the train stations are centrally located so getting to your

hotel is much easier than from the airport.

For major city routes, hop-on one of LeFrecce high-speed

trains, which will get you where you’re going quickly and in

comfort. You might want to pay a little more for a 1st Class

ticket for a roomier seat and complimentary drink and snack.

SAMPLE TRAVEL TIMES ON HIGH-SPEED TRAINS:

VENICE TO FLORENCE 2 HOURS, 5 MINUTES

FLORENCE TO ROME 1 HOUR, 35 MINUTES

ROME TO NAPLES 1 HOUR, 10 MINUTES

ROME TO VENICE 3 HOURS, 30 MINUTES

ROME TO MILAN 2 HOURS, 55 MINUTES

MILAN TO VENICE 2 HOURS, 23 MINUTES

BOLOGNA TO FLORENCE 34 MINUTES

How to get there? We are theexperts on traveling to Italyand getting around.

At ItalyVacations.com, we takecare of the fol lowing for you:

RENTAL CARS: We can book manual or automatic

cars from small economy to minivans. If you’re traveling

through the Italian countryside or renting a villa, a car is a

necessity. For instance, in Tuscany, Puglia or Umbria, train

lines don’t run to most of the small towns and buses are

few and far between. Without your own wheels, you’ll miss

the great scenery along the back roads. A rental car offers

the most flexibility since you can come and go without

having to adhere to a schedule. Plus, if you book your

rental car with us you can return your car to a different

destination from the pickup location for no extra charge!

PRIVATE CHAUFFEUR DRIVERS: Though

more expensive than a rental car, a private car with driver

provides ease and comfort. You can hire a car with driver

simply to transport you from the airport to hotel, to take

you on a day trip or even to be at your disposal each day

of your Italian vacation.

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Hotels

At ItalyVacations.com , we know that where you stay while visit ing Italy

makes al l the difference. We handpick our 4-Star and 5-Star hotels

according to rigorous standards. Most of our preferred hotels are

boutique properties with local f lavor. Our special relationships with our

preferred hotels mean you get the best rooms and impeccable service.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE

PLACES TO STAY IN ITALY:

ROME: ROSE GARDEN PAL ACEJust steps from Rome’s Via Veneto and the American

Embassy, the Rose Garden Palace, owned by Steve

Perillo, is a modern boutique hotel that offers the perfect

home-away-from-home in the Eternal City.

FLORENCE: GR AND HOTEL MINERVAThe recently refurbished, luxurious Grand Hotel Minerva

offers an incredible location in Piazza Santa Maria

Novella and a rooftop pool with stunning views of

Florence. Special rooms for families are available.

VENICE: PAL ACE BONVECCHIATIThis 70-room, 4-Star hotel is one of Venice’s best and

conveniently located close to Piazza San Marco, Venice’s

most famous square.

MIL AN: HOTEL MANINFor opera and shopping fans, Hotel Manin is close to

Teatro La Scala, Milan’s famous opera house, and Milan’s

high-fashion streets.

SORRENTO: PARCO DEI PRINCIPIOverlooks the stunning Sorrentine peninsula and a

private beach and a charming sea-water swimming

pool set in elegant gardens.

TAORMINA: VILL A DIODOROEnjoy the pleasures of Sicily’s resort town of Taormina.

This 4-Star luxury resort is just a 5-minute walk from

the town center.

PALERMO: GR AND HOTEL WAGNERModern luxury meets classic elegance at Palermo’s

Grand Hotel Wagner. Convenient to the city’s major

sites. And of course, the great opera composer, Richard

Wagner, stayed here!

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THREE CROWNSOF ITALYR O M E ( 3 N I G H T S ) , F L O R E N C E ( 3 ) ,

V E N I C E ( 2 )

THE WONDERSOF NAPLESN A P L E S ( 3 N I G H T S )

A perfect itinerary for your first time in Italy! We’vetaken care of selecting wonderful 4-Star hotels,transfers and 1st Class train tickets between cities.All you have to do is enjoy yourself as you visit themust-see sights of each city on our hand-selectedday tours. Plus, enjoy time on your own to explore thehidden gems of Rome, Florence and Venice.

6 3 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Rome

6 3 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Florence

6 2 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Venice

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 Round-trip airport and train station transfers

6 1st class train tickets: Rome-Florence, Florence-Venice

6 Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour

6 Best of Florence with Academia & Duomo Tour

6 Best of Venice with Doge’s Palace Tour

SUGGESTION : Add a Vatican Museum tour in Rome, a

Tuscany countryside wine tour from Florence or a gondola

ride in Venice!

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities inthe world, Naples is one of the most exciting andfascinating destinations in Italy. In the shadowof Mount Vesuvius, Bella Napoli is home to one ofthe best archeological museums in the world. Youwill see artifacts from Pompeii and as part of ourpackage, visit Pompeii itself. While exploring the cityand surroundings, eat pizza in the place where it wasborn and drink the best espresso you will ever have(they say it is because of the water).

6 3 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Naples

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 Best of Naples with Archeological Museum Tour

6 Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour

CHECK OUT MORE activities on ItalyVacations.com, add

more nights to the package and take an Amalfi Coast Drive, a

tour to beautiful Capri & Anacapri or a Southern Wine Tour!

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SPARKLESOF SICILYP A L E R M O ( 3 N I G H T S ) T A O R M I N A ( 3 )

HIDDENTREASURESM I L A N ( 3 N I G H T S ) V E R O N A ( 3 )

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty, historicalsights and delicious dishes that make Sicily oneof Italy’s captivating destinations. You will get toknow the art and history of Sicily intimately andmeet many wonderful Sicilians. Enjoy superioraccommodations, private transportation and tours.

6 3 nights in a 5-Star hotel in Palermo

6 3 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Taormina

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 Round-trip airport transfers and between cities

6 Palermo & Monreale Private Tour

6 Agrigento’s Valley of Temples Private Tour

6 Classic Mt. Etna Experience Private Tour

6 All transportation during the excursions

SUGGESTION : Add a tour to Erice & Segesta from

Palermo or a full day tour to Siracusa from Taormina!

Two of Italy’s most enchanting cities are in the north– Milan and Verona. See the best of Milan, from theiconic Duomo to La Scala opera house and the mostfamous shopping and dining areas of the city. Plus, getan intimate view of da Vinci’s Last Supper. Then travelto Verona and explore the UNESCO-protected historicalcenter where you will see Juliet’s balcony, elegantpalaces and ancient ruins. Then you’ll have the optionto visit the Verona Arena, one of Italy’s best-preservedamphitheaters and home to a world-famous annualopera festival.

6 3 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Milan

6 3 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Verona

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 Round-trip airport transfers and transfers from/totrain station

6 1st class train tickets: Milan-Verona

6 Best of Milan with Last Supper Tour

6 Best of Verona with the Arena Tour

SUGGESTION : Add a tour to Lake Como from Milan or a

wine tour in Valpolicella from Verona!

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ROME & THECHARMING SOUTHR O M E ( 3 N I G H T S ) S O R R E N T O ( 4 )

Rome and the Amalfi Coast aren’t just about ancientruins and beautiful coastlines, though you willexperience both. This tour focuses on the incredibleculinary heritage of these areas. You’ll have thechance to taste some local wines, pizza and cheeses.Buon Appetito!

6 3 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Rome

6 4 nights in a 5-Star hotel in Sorrento

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 Round-trip airport transfers and transfers from/totrain station

6 1st class train tickets: Rome-Naples

6 Rome Pizza Walking Tour

6 Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour

6 Capri & Anacapri Tour

6 Southern Gourmet Tour with guided tasting of threewines and two local food products

6 All transportation during the excursions

CHECK OUT MORE activities on ItalyVacations.com and

maybe add a Crypts and Catacombs tour in Rome or Amalfi

Coast Drive from Sorrento!

Antica Corte Pallavicina is a foodie’s dreamdestination where guests cannot only eat gourmetmeals prepared by Michelin star chef MassimoSpigaroli but also overnight at a Renaissance castle.This package includes a visit to the castle’s ancientcellars, a special cooking class together with aMichelin Chef, a visit to the producers of ParmigianoReggiano, Culatello di Zibello and DOC Colli Piacentiniwines, a discovery tour of the place where GiuseppeVerdi was born and lived, and a visit to the wonderfulcastles of the Dukedom of Parma and Piacenza.

6 3 nights at Antica Corte Pallavicina Relais in PolesineParmense

6 Breakfast daily at hotel prepared by Chef Spigaroli

6 3 gourmet dinners paired with selected wines

6 1 cooking class at Corte Pallavicina

6 Guided visits to two wineries with tasting

6 Guided visits to Villa Verdi, Castel d’Arquato,Fontanellato Castle

6 All transportation during the excursions

MICHELIN CULINARYEXPERIENCE IN THELAND OF VERDIP O L E S I N E P A R M E N S E ( 3 N I G H T S )

CHECK OUT MORE activities on ItalyVacations.com and

maybe add a Gourmet walking tour in Bolog na!

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LANGHE FOOD ANDWINE TOURT U R I N ( 3 N I G H T S )

Become intimately acquainted with thePiedmont region as you spend two whole daystraversing the region with a private driver. Toura beautiful estate in Barbaresco, then tastethree of their top wines. Enjoy lunch in Alba anda wine tasting of Barolo, “the King of Wines.”A visit to an artisanal butcher will introduceyou to the famous Piedmontese meats includingbattuta al coltello (raw meat), sausages of Braserved on fresh warm artisanal bread, andother delicious cold cuts. Stop in at another wineestate for a tasting of Moscato and Barbera.

6 3 nights at a 4-Star hotel in Turin

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 Private Wine Tour with Barolo and Barbarescowine tastings

6 Private Langhe Meat Experience with cold cuttastings

6 Two lunches at local trattorias

6 All transportation during the excursions

Castles, unique landscapes, rolling hills, andwinding roads are just a few of the magnificentviews you will admire along the way toMontalcino from Siena. While crossing theheart of Crete Senesi you will have the chanceto stop and take pictures of the dune-likehills which have the appearance of a “lunarlandscape” due to the grey coloration of its soil,and the small village of Chiusure. This packagealso includes visits to Pienza and Montepulciano,tastings of cheese, wine and olive oil and acooking class.

6 3 nights at a 4-Star hotel in Siena

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 Private cooking class in Siena

6 Pienza and Montepuciano tour with wineand cheese tastings

6 Montalcino and Crete Senese tour with wineand olive oil tasting

6 All transportation during the excursions

CHECK OUT MORE activities on ItalyVacations.com and

maybe add a city tour in Turin to visit the Mole Antonelliana

and taste some delicious chocolate!

A TASTE OF SIENAAND ORCIA VALLEYS I E N A ( 3 N I G H T S )

CHECK OUT MORE activities on ItalyVacations.com and

maybe add a tour to San Gimig nano and Volterra or learn how

to make your own wine and Become a Wine Maker for a day.

Siena is also famous for the Palio horse race – don’t forget to

check out our Palio package!

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LAKE MAGGIOREDISCOVERYS T R E S A ( 3 N I G H T S )

FOOD & WINE BIKINGTOUR IN PUGLIAP U G L I A ( 8 N I G H T S )

The Borromean Islands are the highlightof a stay at Lago Maggiore. Isola Bellawill surprise you: its sumptuous baroquepalace is completely furnished andits elegant rooms are full of paintingsand works of art. On Isola Madre theatmosphere is even more authentic: youwill learn how the Borromeo familycreated a luxuriant English-style botanicalgarden full of tropical and rare plants.Isola Pescatori is the most lively, with itsmany little shops and cafés. You will visitthe gem of Lake Orta and the small townof Orta San Giulio with its 20 chapelswhose frescoes tell the story of St.Francis of Assisi.

6 3 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Stresa

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 Private Borromean Islands boat tour withEnglish-speaking guide

6 Private tour to Lake Orta with privatedriver and English-speaking guide

CHECK OUT MORE activities on

ItalyVacations.com and maybe add a tour to

medieval villages and Mt. Rosa or a wine and

cheese tasting in Arona!

One of the most magical areas of Italy is the Salento, the so-called “heel of the boot” in the region of Puglia. Blessed bynatural beauty as well as cultural treasures, the Salento is filledwith layers of history from all of the civilizations who lived here,from the Messapii to the Greeks, followed by the Romans andthen the Normans. The best way to explore the Salento – whichis relatively flat and uncrowded - is by bicycle. It is like cyclingthrough an open-air museum filled with natural wonders,Byzantine shrines hidden in the caves, Baroque cathedrals,secluded coastal corners. On this 9-day self-guided food and winebiking tour, you will cycle up to 30 miles per day (about 3 hoursof leisurely cycling), mainly crossing secondary roads, with seabreaks. Stay in charming B & Bs and farmhouses along the way.

6 8 nights in B & B’s and farmhouses

6 Breakfast daily

6 Round-trip airport transfers (Bari / Lecce)

6 5 dinners (drinks included)

6 4 tastings of wine, cheese and local products

6 Bike rental for 7 days

6 Baggage transportation

6 GPS navigator with tracks included

6 Road book with cultural information and tips about the route

6 24-hour assistance

CHECK OUT MORE activities like this on ItalyVacations.com.

You could also enjoy our Postcards of Tuscany biking tour or full-day

biking tours from Florence or Verona!

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ITALIAN RIVIERAAND LAKE COMOS A N T A M A R G H E R I T A ( 3 N I G H T S )C O M O ( 3 )

While traveling by boat, enjoy the authenticityof Santa Margherita, the elegance of Portofinoand the stunning abbey at San Fruttoso. Thenit is off to another natural water wonder –Lake Como. Learn about how the silk makingindustry made Como famous as you explore thecity by foot and the lake by boat along with aknowledgeable local guide.

6 3 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Santa MargheritaLigure

6 3 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Como

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 Round-trip airport transfers and between cities

6 Private Best of the Italian Riviera Tour

6 Private Best of Como Tour

CHECK OUT MORE activities on ItalyVacations.

com and maybe add a kayak excursion or a Cinque

Terre tour from Santa Margherita or a tour to Lake

Mag g iore from Como!

EMILIA ROMAGNACASTLES AND PILGRIMSWALKING TOURE M I L I A R O M A G N A ( 7 N I G H T S )

CHECK OUT MORE activities like this on ItalyVacations.

com. You could also enjoy our Tuscany walking and food

adventure along the via Francigena or one day hiking tours

such as the Devil’s Bridge hike near Piacenza!

Walk your way through the wonders of EmiliaRomagna – and get a taste of this gloriousregion. You will follow a delightful history-themed route, offering the chance to admiremedieval castles, Romanesque churches datingback over a thousand years, and a marvelousmid-mountain landscape. You will walk abouteight miles per day for four hours. All of thatexploring works up your appetite! Fortunately,Emilia Romagna offers some of Italy’s best mostdelicious, fresh cuisine and celebrated wines.One of the region’s most famous products isbalsamic vinegar from Modena. You will visit afactory to taste it! When you want a break fromwalking, you will have the chance to relax in apicturesque spa resort or in a hotel completewith wellness center.

6 7 nights at 3-Star and 4-Star hotels and

farmhouses

6 Breakfast daily

6 6 picnic lunches

6 7 dinners

6 Private English-speaking guide for 6 days

6 Round-trip airport transfers

6 Transfer from Bologna to Vignola

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TUSCANGOLFTREASURESS I E N A ( 2 N I G H T S),FLO R E N C E (5)

GOLFHIGHLIGHTS OFLAKE REGIONL A K E M AG G I O R E(3 N I G H T S) A N DL A K E CO M O (4)

SICILIANGOLFHIGHLIGHTSS C I AC C A ( 2 N I G H T S),R AG U SA (3),TAO R M I N A ( 2 )

While it’s far more common to

see travelers hauling cases of

wine at the international airports

in Tuscany – don’t be surprised

to see some with their golf clubs

too! This land of the Renaissance,

the Medicis, amazing art and

architecture around practically

every corner, fabulous wine and

food, among its many charms,

also has great golf in close

proximity to Florence, Siena and

Montecatini.

6 2 nights in a 4-Star hotelnear Siena

6 5 nights in a 5-Star hotelnear Florence

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 5 rounds of golf: Ugolino, LePavoniere, Poggio de’ Medici,Royal La Bagnaia, Montecatini

6 Transportation(7 day car rental - or privatetransfers from/to airportand between cities)

Enjoy Italy’s scenic northern

lakes and play some of the

country’s finest courses. The

lakes are nestled between majestic

mountains, and the resulting mild

climate allows rare and exotic

tropical plants to flourish in

serene gardens. For hundreds of

years, travelers have flocked here

to enjoy the enchanting towns,

picturesque villages, and imposing

villas that dot the shores.

6 3 nights in a 4-Star hotelin Stresa

6 4 nights in a 4-Star hotelin Como

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 6 rounds of golf:Castelconturbia, Bogogno, LaPinetina, Menaggio, Carimate,Villa D’Este

6 Transportation(7 day car rental - or privatetransfers from/to airportand between cities)

Sicily is one of the most beautiful

places on the planet: a mix of

rugged coastline, sun-baked hills

dotted with ruins, lovely towns

and villages and some very good

golf. When you’re not on the links

you will enjoy some of the finest

food and wine in all of Italy.

6 2 nights in a 5-Star hotelin Sciacca

6 3 nights in a 4-Star hotelin Ragusa

6 2 nights in a 4-Star hotelin Taormina

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 5 rounds of golf: Verdura (2),Donnafugata (2), Il Picciolo

6 Transportation(7 day car rental - or privatetransfers from/to airport

and between cities)

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Bologna and the region of Emilia-Romagna are famous for their cars and their

food. This area is home to luxury car producers Lamborghini, Ferrari and

Maserati. You will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to take one of these cars for

a spin. How cool! While you’re in the area, you can’t miss out on some of the area’s

best - Prosciutto, Parmigiano and Balsamic Vinegar!

6 3 nights in a 5-Star hotel in Bologna

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 Super Car Test Drive - 30 minutesroad experience in a Ferrari orLamborghini

6 Private Gourmet Tour withfood tastings

6 All transportation during theexcursions

DRIVE THEDREAMITALIAB O LO G N A (3 N I G H T S)

CHECK OUT MORE activities on ItalyVacations.com and maybe add a private tour to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello

or to the Lamborghini Museum in Sant’Agata Bolog nese!

We’ve selected wonderful 5-Star hotels and a private driver between cities. Enjoy

yourself as you visit the must-sees sites on our hand-selected private day tours.

There’s plenty of free time to explore on your own.

Can’t choose between a city vacation and a seaside break – you don’t have to.

You can experience both with a visit to Rome where you will receive a private tour

of the highlights of ancient Rome. Enjoy time on your own to explore the Eternal

City. Then head to the Amalfi Coast, the most enchanting coastline in the world

where you can dine on fresh seafood, enjoy oceans views from your hotel room

and take day trips to neighboring towns and the famed island of Capri.

6 3 nights in a 5-Star hotel in Rome

6 3 nights in a 5-Star hotel in Florence

6 2 nights in a 5-Star hotel in Venice

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 Round-trip airport transfers andbetween cities

6 3 nights in a 5-Star hotel in Rome

6 3 nights in a 5-Star hotel in Positano

6 Breakfast daily at hotel

6 Private airport transfers andbetween cities

6 Private Colosseum & AncientRome Tour

6 Private Best of Florence withAcademia & Duomo Tour

6 Private Best of Venice with Doge’sPalace Tour

6 Private Colosseum & AncientRome Tour

6 Private tour to Capri by privatemotor boat

PRIVATE 3CROWNS OFITALYR O M E (3 N I G H T S),FLO R E N C E (3),V E N I C E ( 2 )

ROME &POSITANOR O M E (3 N I G H T S) A N DP O S I TA N O (3)

CHECK OUT MORE activities on ItalyVacations.com and maybe add a private skip the line Vatican Museums tour in

Rome, a private Tuscany countryside wine tour from Florence or a private g uided gondola ride in Venice!

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H E R E A R E S O M E I D E A S :

Do you and your family and friends want to truly live

as Italians when you’re on your next vacation? Then

rent a villa. It is the closest you can experience to living

like a local. A villa rental is the perfect choice if you are

traveling with multiple generations as there is something

for everyone and room for everyone to spread out.

Most villa rentals include a private pool, gourmet kitchen

and complete privacy for your family and friends. Save

money by preparing your own meals or hire a private

chef to prepare meals using fresh local ingredients. Daily

maid service is also available at most rentals.

While luxury villas are the most popular type of rentals,

there are many other choices as well including 3-Star and

4-Star properties. There are also multi-unit villas which

are large homes that have been divided into individual

apartments. Each apartment includes a kitchen, living

area, bedrooms and bathrooms. The outdoor area, like the

swimming pool, is shared with all the guests. This is a

great alternative for a couple or small group to experience

a villa rental without the cost of a private villa.

We can create a vacation package that includes the villa

rental, transportation, day trips, chef and much more.

Spend a week driving in Tuscany with an incredible castle as your home base.You will never be more than an hour’s drive from any of Tuscany’s towns,vineyards and must-see sites. Visit as much of the region as you like, orspend as much time as you like simply enjoying the beautiful grounds of thismedieval castle, your own Tuscan wonderland.

6 7 nights at the Castle in a private apartment

6 7 day rental car

Here are some side trips you can take from the Castle:

6 Florence, the most famous Renaissance town in Tuscany and home of theStatue of David.

6 Pisa with its Leaning Tower and San Miniato recognized as a Slow Foodtown and home to the white truffle.

6 Siena and Volterra, a city dating back to the 8th Century BC.

6 San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, and Certaldofamous for its onions.

6 Chianti Classico area, one of the Italy’s foremost wine-producing regionwith its charming views of the Tuscan hills.

A WEEK INA TUSCANCASTLEM O N T E S P E R T O L I( 7 N I G H T S )

FYI : We can provide you with g uides

in each city and museum tickets.

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VILLA CALCINAIO (CORTONA ARE A)

3 B E D R O O M S A N D 2 B AT H R O O M S

This villa is the perfect choice to spend beautiful days with family and

friends, relaxing and visiting all the gorgeous sites around Cortona and the

Valdichiana. Enjoy the pool, big garden, barbecue and fireplace. It’s close to

the center of Cortona, a beautiful medieval Tuscan town dating back to the

Etruscan period and made famous in the book and movie ‘Under The Tuscan

Sun’. The villa has been recently restored but it still preserves many of its

original details like the ancient terracotta-tiled floors and the beamed ceilings.

AMENITIES:

VILLA LETIZIA (ORVIE TO ARE A)

3 B E D R O O M S A N D 2 B AT H R O O M S

Tuscany isn’t the only place to rent a villa. Enjoy neighboring Umbria! A

welcoming country villa a short distance away from the beautiful town of

Orvieto. This house offers an entirely fenced-in garden and a small lake with

fishing facilities. Outside, guests can enjoy a private pool and a furnished

loggia at the house entrance.

AMENITIES:

VILLA SABRINA (SAN GIMIGNANO AREA)

3 B E D R O O M S A N D 2 B AT H R O O M S

This villa is nearby San Gimignano, the city of towers, a must-see when you

visit Tuscany. The owners are right next door if you need anything. Guests

also enjoy use of a private patio ideal for al-fresco dining.

AMENITIES:

6 Internet WiFi6 Air conditioning6 Swimming pool

6 Washing machine6 Dish washer6 Jacuzzi bathtub

6 Satellite TV6 Maid service

6 Internet wifi6 Swimming pool

6 Washing machine6 Dish washer

6 Satellite TV

6 Internet wifi6 Swimming pool

6 Washing machine6 Dish washer

6 Satellite TV6 Window screens

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