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La Dolce Vita
Classic Italy (Venice / Florence / Rome)
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| The tour commences in beautiful Venice, . . . |
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. . . a city known |
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| Our hotel terrace has a fantastic view of Piazza San Marco |
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| Tour the Doges Palace, . . . |
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| . . . walk the narrow passageways between houses lining the canals, . . . |
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| . . . take a gondola ride with musicians, . . . |
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| . . . and see the fabled “Bridge of Sighs” |
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| The entire city is, in many ways, a work of art |
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| Venice is especially beautiful at night, . . . |
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| . . . when we seem to have the place entirely to ourselves |
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| Board a boat for the crossing to the mainland as we continue south . . . |
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| . . . to Bologna for a city tour including lunch |
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| Enjoy four nights in fabulous Florence, one of Italy’s most evocative cities |
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| See the masterpieces at the Academy of Fine Arts and the Uffizi Gallery |
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| Visit the Piazza del Duomo |  |
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| Those with the energy can climb the Duomo for excellent views |
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| Florence has long been the focus of Italian arts and letters |  |
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| Enjoy a day touring the Tuscan countryside beginning at San Gimignano |
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| This town is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural significance |
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| Driving from Florence to Rome, spend a few hours exploring the well-preserved medieval city of Siena |
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| The aperitif for “La Dolce Vita” begins as we sweep into Rome for two days of whirlwind touring |
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| Rome’s Coliseum is now one of the New Seven Wonders of the World |
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| Let your imagination soar as you daydream back to the days of the Gladiators |
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| You might even run into one (at your peril) |
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The archaeological |
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| Magnificent statuary adorns practically every building in sight |
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| One of the greatest repositories of art in the entire world is . . . |
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| . . . the Vatican |  |
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| Its treasures are protected by the colorfully clad Swiss Guard |
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| A renowned philosopher once wrote, “A man who has not been to Italy is always conscious of inferiority.” |
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| Join us for an extravagant taste of “The Sweet Life” in three cities where good living is an art form |
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