Follow the footsteps of some of the greatest thinkers in history: from Dante to Michelangelo to Caravaggio, from Titian to Byron.

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Venice to Florence to Rome: A Classic Tour

Italian Magic follows the footsteps of some of the greatest artists and thinkers in history, starting with a three-day pre-tour extension in Venice. Then we meet the rest of the group in Florence where we pay our respects to Michelangelo and his archetypal work David. We proceed to Assisi and the private hermitage of St. Francis, and we end at Caesar’s doorstep, Rome. Along the way we witness the legacies of accompolished artists and writers of this land, from Dante to Caravaggio, from Titian to Byron, and enjoy nights in lovely hillside villages in Tuscany and Umbria. For those with more time, we offer a three-day extension in Rome at the end of the tour.

Highlights of this trip include:

• See the great art treasures of Italy with a learned Renaissance art historian.
  
• Enjoy two full days in Florence and witness its Renaissance splendor, including Michelangelo's David.
  
• Stroll the streets of Siena, a beautiful walled medieval city.
  
• Feast on fabulous food and enjoy wine from the neighboring vineyards.
  
• Contemplate the life of St. Francis of Assisi in his city, his hermitage and his namesake Basilica.
  
• Tour the traditional hilltowns of Tuscany and Umbria.
  
• Explore Rome, the center of Western civilization.
  
• On a three day pre-tour extension, explore the sights of Venice with our elegant guide.
  
• On a three day post-tour extension, experience Rome in depth and visit Hadrian's villa.
  

Dates:
Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, 2012: $4,398: A trip for gay men, lesbians & friends.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself. For selected trips, especially if the trip includes a cruise, we charge half the single supplement if you request a roommate, but we are not able to match you with someone.

Location: Starts in Florence (or extension in Venice) and ends in Rome.

Price includes: Group transportation between Florence and Rome and for local sightseeing; Accommodations each night in accordance with the tour itinerary; Breakfast each day, 4 special dinners and 2 lunches; Entrance fees for sightseeing, accompanied by knowledgeable guides; Transfers from hotel in Rome to Rome airport for those departing on the final day of tour or extension; Venice pre-tour extension includes hotel for three nights, breakfast, one dinner, two guided half-day tours of Venice, and train ticket from Venice to Florence; Rome post-tour extension includes hotel for three nights including breakfast, and guided tours of Rome; All hotel services charges, government taxes, porterage, and gratuities for included meals.

Not included: Transportation to and from starting and ending points; Individual transfer to hotel upon arrival in Italy; Meals not shown as being included; Personal items including: alcoholic beverages, snacks, laundry, and telephone calls; Gratuities for guides.

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