Contact Info
Name: Kaushal Trivedi and Nimisha (wife)
Email: ktrivedi2@yahoo.com; nimisha.trivedi@sanofi.com
FS; 229544
Group Size: 2 familes, 8 adults ( 2 are 18yo)
COST OF PACKAGE: EUR 785 per person (about UDS $ 881 at current exchange rate).
Possible variations:
- add 21 Eur per person if you wish to enter the Accademia in Florence (whwre the original David is located)
- subtract EUR 50 per person if you wish to visit only Pisa and not Cinque Terre
This package does not include
- accommodation costs (see suggestions at the bottom of the page) - Estimatesd cost is about USD $ 380 per person
- the short transfers to and from train station and accommodation (unless specified in the itinerary). I did not include the shot transfers as they are less expensive by taxi. I can provide the cost of Private Chauffeur if needed.
- meals and gratuities
NOTE: Vouchers with instructions, meeting times, local contact numbers, train tickets, etc. will be provided at booking time.
CUSTOM 10 DAYS PACKAGE - SELECTED OPTION
Day 1 (July 19) Overnight Rome: Land in Rome, transfer to accommodation. Afternoon at leisure and rest.
Private Transfer From FCO Airport to your Accommodation in Rome:
ONE WAY TRANSFER
TRAVEL TIME: Approximately 30 minutes depending on location in Rome and traffic.
PICK UP: driver will meet you directly at the Airport (FCO) (holding a sign with your name)
Free baggage allowance: 1 large suitcase + 1 carry on + hand baggage per person. Additional large pieces may incur a surcharge.
Afternoon at leisure and rest
Evening at leisure in Rome
Day 2 (20) Overnight Rome: 1/2 day Highlights of Rome with driver, drop off at Colosseum. Evening at leisure
Private 5 Hours Custom Rome Tour with Professional Driver (drop off at the Colosseum - No Interior visit)
Your driver will pick you up and take you on a highlights of Rome tour showing all the major sites. He will provide you with basic information about the sites and general information or suggestions. Please note that a driver is not a walk along guide.
Travel in modern, air conditioned vehicle, ideal to reach historical sites and reduce walking.
Evening at leisure in Rome
Day 3 (21) Overnight Rome: meet guide at Vatican for 3h guided tour. Afternoon at leisure.
3 Hours Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica private guided tour at 10:00 AM
Meet your private professional guide a for 3 hours private tour (includes skip the lines entrance tickets)
Not Included: transfer to and from the Vatican
Afternoon leisure in Rome
Day 4 (22) Overnight Venice: transfer from Rome to Venice, afternoon guided tour. Evening at leisure in Venice.
Train from Rome to Venice at 8:50 AM (arrive at 12:35 pm)
2h private Guided Walking Tour to learn about Venice at 3:30 PM
Meet your Venice private professional guide for a 2h highlights of Venice tour, Includes Basilica of St Mark skip the lines tickets
Meeting point will be near Piazza San Marco. You can reach this point walking which can take up to 2 h as people would want to stop along the way. Or you can reach it by public ferry (about 30 min).
Not Included: transfer from accommodations in Rome to Termini train station, assistant to walk you from Venice train station to accommodations, transportation inside Venice (you may purchase a public ferry pass or walk everywhere).
Evening at leisure in Venice
Day 5 (23) Overnight Venice: 3 island boat tour, private gondola ride, night at leisure in Venice
VENICE Three Islands of the Lagoon Guided Tour
Large boat tour visit to Murano, Burano and Torcello. Boat departs from St Marks square area.
Guide and commentary with loudspeaker system on motor launches or coaches.
Free time at each island for independent sightseeing.
Private Gondola Ride for 8 people - Reservation for a Gondola Ride tour (gondola ride last 30 minutes.) Each gondola seats 6 people, you will have 2 Gondolas for your party.
Evening at leisure in Venice
Day 6 (24) Overnight Florence: transfer from Venice to Florence by train, afternoon guide to see Florence, Evening at leisure
Train from Venice to Florence at 9:25 AM (arrive at 11:30 AM)
3 Hours Highlights of Florence Private Guided walking tour at 3:00 PM
Meet your private professional guide at your accommodations for 3 hours walking tour of Florence highlights.
Not Included: Skip the lines Accademia Gallery (I am not sure if you wish to enter. If so add EUR 21 per person to the package)
Not Included: transfer from train station to accommodation in Florence
Evening at leisure in Florence
Day 7 (25) Overnight Florence: full day guided walking tour of Pisa and Cinque Terre by train
Full Day Guide Service for Pisa and Le Cinque Terre
Train from Florence at 8:28 AM arrive in Pisa at 9:28 AM
Meet guide in Pisa at the train station and proceed for a 2h private guided tour of Pisa
Take train from Pisa at 12:05 pm and reach La Spezia at 1:19 PM
Use local train for a private guided tour of the villages (visit 2 to 3 villages at Cinque Terre). Transfer time by train between the villages is 5 to 8 min.
Return to La Spezia and take the train at 4:41 PM that will reach Florence at 7:07 PM
Not Included: transfer from/to accommodation in Florence and train station (without the luggage it will not be necessary to take a taxi).
Evening at leisure in Florence
Day 8 (26) Overnight Sorrento: transfer from Florence to Naples (about 3h), drive to Pompeii for a Guided Visit, then drive to Sorrento.
Train from Florence to Naples at 9:08 AM (arrive at 12:00 PM)
Private Excursion to Pompeii Archaeological Site includes:
Professional licensed driver will meet you at the Naples train station and will tansfer you from Naples train station to Pompeii Archaeological site.
In Pompeii you will have time for a snack or quick lunch (not included). You will then meet your guided for a 2h private guided tour of Pompeii Archaeological Site at 1:30 PM (skip the lines tickets to Pompeii are included).
Your driver will then transfer you to to Sorrento. Drop off at your accommodation at 3:30 PM approx. Before dropping you off, the driver will first showing where to go for shopping, gelato and pizza.
Evening at leisure in Sorrento
Day9 (27) Overnight Rome: meet driver in Sorrento (pick up at hotel at 9:00 am, drop off at train station at 5:00). Full day chauffeured tour of Positano, Amalfi, and possibly Ravello and return to Rome by train (1h10m train travel time)
Private Chauffeured Excursion to Positano, Amalfi and possibly Ravello
Driver will pick you up from your accommodations at 9:00 AM and he will take you to a chauffeured tour to see Positano, Amalfi and Ravello time permitting
The driver will drop you off at the train station in Naples
Take the 5:00 PM train to Rome and arrive at 6:10 PM
Not Included: transfer from train station to accommodation in Rome
Evening at leisure in Rome
Day 10 (28) transfer to FCO airport and depart for NY
Private Transfer From your Accommodation in Rome to FCO Airport:
Your driver will pick you up at your accommodations.
TRAVEL TIME: Approximately 30 minutes depending on location in Rome and traffic.
PICK UP: driver will meet you directly at the Airport (FCO) (holding a sign with your name)
Free baggage allowance: 1 large suitcase + 1 carry on + hand baggage per person. Additional large pieces may incur a surcharge.
ACCOMMODATIONS SUGGESTIONS
The hotels or apartments are not included in the package price. Below are my suggestions according to our conversations. Please choose the ones you like and book them as soon as possible. I cannot book these myself as I do not work with these structures. I have just done a research for you, free of charge to complete your package.
The apartments we work with unfortunately where not big enough for your needs.
If you are able to book these, if they are still available, your per person cost for accommodations will be about USD $ 380 per person + city taxes (usually EUR 3 per person per day)
ROME check in 19 check out 22
Apartment Sample for Rome that will keep us in budget cost USD $ 912 + city tax read description
VENICE check in 22 check out 24
I suggest to BOOK IMMEDIATELY , you can cancel later, but this is super hard to find near the train station and with Air conditioning:
Apartment cost ($921) + city tax see description
Othe Apartment near the train station that has air conditioning cost USD $ 997 + city tax read in description
FLORENCE check in 24 check out 26
Apartment has some bunk beds, location is good, has AC USD $ 563 = city tax (3 EUR per person per day)
This one is not as close to the train station, but is in a very nice location (may need a taxi when you have luggage) USD $ 582 + city tax see description
SORRENTO check in 26 check out 27
Two apartments next to each other, each sleeps 4, great position. Total cost for 1 night for 2 apartments USD $ 382 + city tax
Has swimming pool, 2 apartments next to each other, each sleeps 4, 15 min walk from shopping area and restaurants. USD $ 309 + city tax
It is very hard to find this price in Sorrento. I suggest you book asap.
ROME check in 27 check out 28
Apartment great price and great location but does not have air conditioning cost USD $ 202+ city tax read description
This is a very nice apartment for the price and location cost USD $ 356 + city tax read description
Other good apartment for price and location cost USD $ 306 + city tax read description
3* hotel Sole Roma 2 rooms with beds for 4 people each USD $ 327 + city tax read description