Find out why ‘La vita è bella’ in Italy in a one-week tour exploring the masterpieces of Italy. We’ll take you to the eternal city on tours to the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum in Rome. We’ll then travel north to Florence in Tuscany, a city rich in architecture, culture and art. We continue our tour to the unforgettable city of Venice, which is sure to capture your heart.

• Rome: Sightseeing with a local guide including the Colosseum, Trevi fountain and the Forum.
• Marvel at the Vatican with a guided tour of: St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel
• Florence: Enjoy a guided tour of Florence including a visit to Michelangelo's David
• Tuscan Countryside: We enjoy a full day excursion to the Tuscan countryside including a visit to Siena and a visit to a renowned vineyard
• Plenty of free time to explore Italy as you like
• Extend your trip to Venice!
• Relax in 3 star very centrally located hotels in all cities
• Watch the countryside as we travel by train from Rome to Florence and then onwards to Venice (extension)
• Locally Guided tours in all cities included!

All of our hotels will be 3 star very centrally located in the centre of Rome, Florence and Venice. Contact us for more information and rates to extend your stay.

Rome: Hotel Colosseum: The Hotel Colosseum is located in the centre of Ancient Rome in a quite street, between the Cathedral of St. Mary Major and the Coliseum, near the main train station Termini and the Domus Aurea. The hotel is located in one of the highest points of the Esquilino Hill and thanks to it's very pleasent terrace gives to it's clients an unic opportunity to join a wonderful panoramic view of 360° of all Rome and environs.

Florence: Hotel Torre Guelfa: The building, constructed out of rustic hewn stone, has a severe fortress-like apperance. To the right of the entrance is the famous 13th century tower, erected in 1280 by the Buondelmonte family, former owners of the site. In the 14th century, the tower became part of the Acciaiuoli palace and has survived many conflicts from medieval time to after the second World War, making it one of the last and highest historical towers still standing. From its terraces guests can admire a superb view of the town and enjoy dreaming sunsets while having a drink in a medieval atmosphere. The Torre Guelfa once protected the fabulously wealthy Acciaiuoli family and is now one of the best-located small hotels in Florence. Each guest room is different, some with canopied beds, some with balconies.

Venice:To Be determined

Included:
Please note that the above cost includes all accommodation in 3 star, gay friendly hotels, with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges. All activities as outlined in the itinerary; all meals as per itinerary; second class rail tickets between cities, the services of a Hermes Tours Escort throughout the trip; all ground transportation as per itinerary; second class trains between cities; Entrance fees to all sites on itinerary.

Not Included:
International airfare to/from Italy; airport transfers, passport & visa fees if applicable; personal travel and cancellation insurance; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; services of a personal nature like alcohol; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; faxes as well as customary tips to drivers and guides.

Visas:
Canadian and American passport holders are NOT required to have visas to enter the Italy for tourism purposes.

Shots and Immunizations:
There are no shots that are required for travel to Italy but Hermes Tours does recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date.

Currency and Money Issues:
It is very easy to withdraw money from ATMs located throughout the country as well as to use your Visa or MasterCard. The American Express card is less widely accepted. Travelers checks are also accepted however can carry a heavy commission fee. We recommend to travelers to bring only a small amount of cash and/or travelers checks and to rather use their ATM and credit cards while traveling.

Making a reservation with a deposit will be considered to be consent to the following conditions:
Hermes Tours reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 8 participants.

Hermes Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure. Travel cancellation insurance would cover these costs should the tour be cancelled.

Hermes Tours does not accept responsibility in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, or property damage occasioned by fault of any person from whatever cause. All participants are required to sign a standard liability form.