Italy Signature Family Vacation

Disney Difference

The services of two Adventure Guides

Family Activities and special fun for the kids

Hotel Accommodations

Hotel Bernini Bristol or Hotel Exedra

Borgo di Artimino or Villa Belvedere Campoli

Hotel Dei Dogi or Hilton Molino Stucky

Meals

8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Scheduled meals, activities & entertainment

Luggage service

Transportation within your adventure

Cultural entertainment with local experts

VIP access and exclusive activities

Day One - Arrive in Rome
Upon exiting customs, you will be met by an Adventures by Disney representative who will escort you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as the driver assists with your luggage and escorts you to the Hotel Bernini Bristol.

Check into Hotel Bernini Bristol: Located in the heart of Rome, this gracious hotel was once visited by European royalty! Across the way is the Triton Fountain, created by the sculptor Bernini, and you are just steps away from the world-famous Via Veneto.

Welcome Reception and Dinner at Hotel: Meet the other families that will share the adventure! After a festive cocktail reception, gather together and enjoy your first of many mouthwatering Italian feasts.
Meal Included: Dinner

Day Two - Privately-Guided Tour of Rome
Learn the legends and relive the majesty of Rome's glorious past! Walk through history at the ancient Coliseum, the Forum and the Pantheon on a timeless journey your family will treasure forever.

Lunch at Rei degli Amici: Enjoy a leisurely lunch like the locals do. Break bread with your family and fellow travelers at an authentic Roman trattoria! Cap off your tour with a taste of heaven — Italian ice cream, called "gelato"!

Privately-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Rome: Follow an ancient road to the dazzling destinations in the city, from the famed Spanish Steps to the twinkling Trevi Fountain.

Dinner on Your Own: A marvelous meal is never far in Rome. Our Adventure Guides will be happy to make suggestions for a family feast to remember.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Three - Vatican City Museum and Sistine Chapel
Guided by an entertaining expert, travel through 50 generations of art and civilization at the Vatican City Museum. Our privately-guided visit includes the wondrous Sistine Chapel — a sight your family will never forget.

Lunch and Afternoon in Rome: It's your Roman holiday! Browse chic shops along the Via Corso, discover priceless treasures in a museum or trek through time in the ancient city. This afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish.

Group Dinner: Gather together with your fellow adventurers and share the stories of your day in the Eternal City! Enjoy this hearty feast, because tomorrow, you are off to the countryside!
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Four - Travel to Orvieto, Umbria
Travel to Orvieto, Umbria: Travel in a motor coach to the glorious Umbrian and Tuscan countryside. Along the way, take an illuminating excursion to Orvieto, a medieval settlement crowned with a glorious Gothic cathedral!

Lunch and Shopping in Orvieto: Explore this charming village that seems frozen in time! Your Adventure Guides will be happy to make recommendations for a fabulous family afternoon.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

*Some departures stay at Appartamenti Nel Borgo Di Artimino

Day Five - Pasta-Making Class
Learn the long-held secrets of this mouth-watering region. Get the family together for a private pasta-making lesson in a real Italian kitchen!

Al Fresco Lunch at Cooking School: After your lesson, feast on the fruits of your labor at a delicious picnic in the heart of Tuscany!

Afternoon at the Villa: Live "la dolce vita" at your villa's estate! Get the family together for a swim or a game of bocce ball! Gather with your fellow adventurers and taste handcrafted olive oils, or just bask in the Tuscan sun.

Tuscan Barbeque Dinner: Tonight, celebrate with a traditional Tuscan barbeque dinner overlooking the gorgeous sunset countryside.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day Six - Travel to Florence
After breakfast at the villa, board a luxury motor coach for a picturesque ride to the breathtaking city of Florence.

Florence Exploration: Share the timeless treasures of the Renaissance on a privately-guided exploration designed to enchant travelers of all ages. Marvel at Michelangelo's "David" and the city's famed Duomo.

Lunch in Florence: With the assistance of your Adventure Guides, enjoy a pleasant family lunch at a sidewalk café or an authentic pizzeria on your own.

Afternoon in Florence: Walk through the pages of history and discover the beauty of this magical metropolis. Shop for treasures at a bustling marketplace or marvel at great works of art in magnificent museums. The afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish!

Dinner at the Villa: Tonight, celebrate your family's travels with dinner at the Borgo's incredible restaurant.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Seven - Eurostar Train to Venice
After a delightful breakfast at the villa, bid farewell to the countryside. Climb aboard the Eurostar train, recline in a first-class cabin and relax on your way to dazzling Venice!

Gondola Tour: Upon your arrival in Venice, explore this "sinking" city where you travel by boat instead of car! You and your family are treated to an enchanting experience of exploring the canals from a gondola.

Piazza San Marco and Basilica: Bring history to life on a privately-guided, story-filled walking tour that illuminate the city's architectural treasures. Plus, you'll find a few surprises along the way!

Arrive at Hotel Dei Dogi: This five-star hotel has majestic chandeliers, enchanting frescoes and an internal garden!

Dinner on Your Own: Tonight, decide how your family would like to share a Venetian dinner choose between gourmet restaurants, tempting trattorias or local favorites.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Eight - Walking Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, journey through this labyrinthine landscape on foot. Learn all the enchanting secrets and discover timeless treasures around every corner.

Venetian Carnevale Mask-Making: Meet a renowned mask-maker who showcases her dazzling disguises in a special experience for Adventures by Disney Guests! Then, get in touch with your creative side and construct a masquerade masterpiece of your own!

Afternoon in Venice: Now is the time to share a Venetian afternoon with your family. Shop in dazzling boutiques, browse through treasures at a museum or just delight in getting lost in the charming winding streets of this enchanting city.

Farewell Dinner: Toast to the magnificent adventure you've shared with your family and newfound friends. With delectable Italian dishes, lively entertainment and a few Disney surprises, this party celebrates the adventure of a lifetime!
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Nine - Breakfast at the Hotel
Bid farewell to all your fellow adventurers, and enjoy one last meal on the shores of Venice.

Transfers to Airport or Train Station: Relax and enjoy your final moments in Italy, as we handle your luggage and arrange for transportation to the airport. Say "arrivederci" to your fellow adventurers until you return again!
Meal Included: Breakfast

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/23/2010 - 10/1/2010	$3,859
9/27/2010 - 10/5/2010	$3,859
10/11/2010 - 10/19/2010	$4,049
10/21/2010 - 10/29/2010	$3,859
12/20/2010 - 12/28/2010	$4,239
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel This privately guided visit of the Vatican City Museum includes the wondrous Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's great masterpiece rises heavenward.

Visit Murano Glass Blowing Factory Take private water taxi to Marano for a tour of the city and visit a working factory for a amazing glass blowing demonstration.

Roman Coliseum and Forum Learn the legends and relive the majesty of Rome's glorious past! Walk through history at the ancient Coliseum, the Forum and the Pantheon on a timeless journey.

Pasta Making Activity at Fattoria Poggio Alloro Learn the art of pasta making first hand from a chef  then feast on the fruits of your efforts.

Private Gondola Ride in Venice Explore the "sinking" city as you and your family are treated to an enchanting experience of exploring the canals from a gondola. Plus, enjoy a special Bellini toast on board.

Trip Price

Adult: $3,699 - $4,619

Child: $3,329 - $4,159

2010 Trip Price

Adult: $5,419 - $6,669

Child: $4,879 - $6,019

Ages

Minimum age: 4

Suggested age: 6+

All tour prices are per person, in US dollars

Adult Only Departure:
Apr 30,2009
Sep 10, 2009
Sep 21, 2009
Oct 08, 2009
Oct 19, 2009

Your land package pricing, which will be confirmed once we receive your USD$300 per person deposit, is guaranteed at the time of booking for your party.

Government fees or taxes are subject to change. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.

The child rate applies to Guests under 12 at the time of travel when accompanied by an adult in the same room. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Note on Accommodations: Subject to availability:

Parties of three in Rome and Tuscany are accommodated in one room with one queen bed and one twin bed. Parties of three in Venice are accommodated in one room with a rollaway and either one queen bed or two twin beds.

Parties of four booked as a quad: In Rome, quads are accommodated in two connecting rooms, each having either two twin beds or one queen bed. In Tuscany, quads are accommodated in one room with one queen bed, one day bed and one rollaway or two adjoining rooms, each having either two twin beds or one queen bed. In Venice, quads are accommodated in two adjoining rooms, each having either one queen bed or two twin beds. There are no connecting rooms in Venice.

Parties of four booked as two doubles are accommodated in two rooms, each having either two twin beds or one queen bed. Connecting rooms may be requested in Rome only.

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