Luxury Mediterranean Tour
Rome and Sardinia - Made To Measure
A 10-Day Private Tour of Rome and Sardinia - Start any day - Year Round
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Whatever
it is about Rome that intrigues you, fascinates you, tempts you, or
entertains you, you'll find it exactly, because your visit will be tailored
exactly to your desires. Fascinated by the tastes of Roman cuisine?
Your private guide will suggest the best restaurants. Drawn to the masterpieces
of Michelangelo? We'll whisk you to the Vatican at the best time. Have
your heart set on Italian footwear or daring designs in clothing? Talk
it over with your guide-in your own language-and find out where to shop.
Not
sure what to do? Here's our suggested four-day, three-night itinerary
to see Rome at its most intimate, on foot. Your private guide will be
open to following up on what catches your fancy, and adding the options
of your choosing. Let your dreams, whimsy, and desires rule. This is
Rome Made to Measure.
DAY
1 ROME
You'll arrive today at Rome's Fiumicino Airport, where your Roman host
will be waiting to greet you in your preferred language, be it Spanish,
Japanese, French, or English. After introductions, you'll be escorted
in a private car to the hotel you've selected. You'll have a chance
to discuss what you'll be doing over the next few days. Your host will
make sure that you're settled in for the evening, after which you'll
have a chance to make your own acquaintance with the Eternal City.
DAY
2 - IMPERIAL ROME WALKING TOUR (B)
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, until your guide calls for
you to begin your walking visit to glorious Rome of the empire. In just
a few hours, you'll pass through centuries of history. You'll take in
the Colosseum, completed in 72 A.D. by Emperor Vespasian, once the site
of gladiatorial bouts and chariot races, and so solidly constructed
that it still is largely intact. You'll continue to the Forum, the main
public square of the ancient city, site of markets, public ceremonies,
and religious rituals. You'll take in the Monument to the Unknown Soldier
in the Piazza Venezia, and journey back across centuries again to the
Piazza del Campidoglio, the masterpiece city hall square designed by
Michelangelo. And you'll appreciate unforgettable hilltop views of all
of Rome. Spend your afternoon as you choose. Your host will be pleased
to call a taxi to take you to your hotel, or recommend a restaurant
for lunch. Rome offers an endless array of temptations, and your only
problem will be choosing among them: a stroll on the Via del Corso,
shopping on the Via Condotti, browsing the Via delle Carrozze and the
Via della Croce. Of course, there's nothing as Roman as stopping for
a cappuccino at the Antico Caffč Greco in the heart of the Via Condotti.
Indulge yourself! For dinner, we can recommend typically Roman restaurants
near the Forum, the Colosseum, or in other parts of Rome. Your host
will be happy to discuss your preferences and write down some suggestions,
with full directions.
DAY
3 TREASURES OF THE VATICAN (B)
Your Roman host will once again call for you after breakfast at your
lodgings, to take you on a walking visit (or, as an option, by private
car) to Rome's universal masterpieces of religious art and architecture.
You'll travel together to the Vatican, and on the way, discuss the background
of this unique city-state as patron of the arts, temporal power, and
beacon of faith for millions worldwide. Your morning-and more, for there's
so much to see-will be devoted to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's
Basilica. Count on four hours for the visit. Of course, you'll see the
absolute musts for anyone visiting the Holy See, including Michelangelo's
ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, his Last Judgment over the altar,
and masterpieces by Raphael. You'll continue to St. Peter's Basilica,
the greatest church in the world by any measure, to view its grandeur
as a whole, and its individual treasures, from the Pietą by Michelangelo
to the Papal altar and Throne of St. Peter by Bernini. Afterward, a
horse-drawn carriage will convey you into the heart of Rome, to view
monuments and treasures from all eras, including Castle Sant'Angelo
and the Pantheon of the ancient empire, and the beloved Fontana de Trevi
and the Piazza di Spagna of more recent times. Once again, the remainder
of the day will be yours to spend as you choose, shopping or enjoying
the cuisine and street life of one of the world's most lively cities,
with recommendations by your guide.
DAY
4 Rome/ Sardinia (B)
Your host will call for you after breakfast , you'll be accompanied
to Fiumicino Airport to catch your flight to Sardinia, air fare included
, in economy class, tax included .
In
Sardinia arrival to Olbia's airport and transfer in hotel
to S. Teresa di Gallura or Palau: visit of Costa Smeralda. Hotel***
DAY
5 - Sardinia: (BL)
After breakfast excursion in the heart of the Gallura, Luras and Aggius,
visit of ethnographic museum, visit to the Valle della luna, tasting
of wines in Tempio's wine cellar. Gallurese typical lunch with the shepherds.
Hotel to Tempio Pausania/Palau. Hotel***
DAY
6 - Sardinia (BL)
Departure for Castelsardo, visit and continuation for Alghero; lunch
in hotel. In the afternoon visit of the town and of Capo Caccia. Hotel***
DAY
7 - Sardinia (BL)
Departure for Bosa, tasting of Malvasia in wine cellar, lunch in
restaurant. In the afternoon visit of Sinis's peninsula and ruins of
Tharros. Hotel in Oristano or Arborea. Hotel***
DAY
8 - - Sardinia (BLD)
Departure
for the visit of nuraghe Losa. Arrival in Barbagia and visit of Domus
de Janas. Lunch and in the evening tasting of typical torrone and visit
to the chest's laboratory. Typical dinner in traditional restaurant
with live Sardinian music. Hotel***
DAY
9 - Today we have a full day
excursion on the Gennargentu in cross-country vehicle and lunch on the
mountain with the shepherds. In the evening departure for Cagliari .
Hotel***
DAY
10 - Sardinia (BL)
Departure for the visit at nuragic park of Barumini. After lunch visit
of Cagliari. In afternoon transfer in Cagliari's airport . End of our
service. Bon Voyage
RATES per person in US $ , (
Sundays : Add 15 % supplement to the rates )
| Hotel
Category |
|
| In
Triple Occupancy |
US
$ 3940 |
| Double
Occupancy |
US
$ 4070 |
| Single
Occupancy |
US
$ 6070 |
Prices
include:
- Hotel
accommodation . Three stars Hotels with continental breakfast and
tax, sample three-star hotels in Rome include the Palladium
Palace, Isa, Visconti Palace, and similar establishments.
You
may upgrade your hotel in Rome for additional $$$
- Four-star
hotels include the Capo D'Africa and Sofitel Roma.
- Four-star
deluxe hotels include the InterContinental De La Ville or comparable
hotels.
-
Tour starts : Daily in Rome
- All
airport or train station transfers
- Airport
arrival transfer will allow for up to two hours delay , then an additional
$ 40 per hour will be charged ( PER PERSON - minimum 2 guests )
- Services
of a private guide during the visits described.
- The
itinerary my change upon consultation with your guide or by prior
arrangement, in which case the rate will be adjusted. Tour and entry
fees on the described itinerary
Not
Included:
- Personal
expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically included.
- Gratuities
for local personnel
- Drinks/beverages
.
- Travel
insurance
- Italian
airport taxes
- International
air fare
Hotels
are subject to change ( without notice and subject to availability)
Useful
traveler's links for Rome
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