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Viva Italia
9 Days / 8 Nights

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Travel through time on a Disney-planned adventure as you explore the glorious culture of Italy from ancient Rome to Medieval villages and the Venetian Renaissance. Get the family together and float on a gondola along the Venice canals, learn about mythic warriors at the Coliseum and take a Tuscan pasta-making class in a real Italian kitchen. It's an adventure for the ages!

 

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Italy — Vacation Highlights

Vacation Highlights

Italy — Vacation Highlights

 
     
 
  • Tour ancient Rome
  • Vatican City and Sistine Chapel
  • Etruscan city of Orvieto in Umbria
  • Day trip to Florence
  • The Academy and Michelangelo's "David"
  • Private Roman feast
  • Pasta-making lessons
  • Three-night stay in a Tuscan villa
  • Authentic Tuscan BBQ
  • Adults' wine tasting
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Daily Adventure Itinerary

 
 

Day 1 — Benvenuto

 
 

Arrive in Rome
After you pass through customs, meet an Adventures by Disney representative who will handle your luggage. Relax as a driver whisks your family away to the hotel.

Check into Hotel Exedra
This enchanting hotel is housed within a white marble 19th-century palazzo! Surround yourself with the beauty of Roman architecture and relax in the lap of luxury.

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 2 — All Roads Lead to Rome

 
 

Highlights of Rome Guided Tour
Learn the legends and relive the majesty of Rome's glorious past! Walk through history at the ancient Colosseum, 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"!

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 3 — Let's Be Civilized

 
  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 4 — Etruscan Roots

 
  Travel to Orvieto, Umbria
After breakfast, board a luxury motor coach to the glorious 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.

Arrive at Borgo San Luigi, Tuscany
Welcome to the enchanting Tuscan villa that will be your home for the next few days. Explore the grounds, take a swim or learn to play bocce ball — there's magic around every turn!

Kids Only and Adults Only Dinner
At the villa, kids cut loose at their own dinner party with their favorite foods. In the meantime, adults can enjoy a quiet evening dining at the resort restaurant.

Disney Movie Night
Cuddle up and catch a classic Disney film in a storybook setting.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
 
 
 
 

Day 5 — Tuscan Holiday

 
  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 your final evening as you travel to a hillside villa for a traditional Tuscan barbeque dinner with entertainment for the whole family!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
 
 
 
 

Day 6 — Romance and Renaissance

 
  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 cafι 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 7 — Venetian Fantasy

 
  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!

Lunch on the Train
Gather everyone together and enjoy a leisurely lunch as the pastoral countryside sweeps by.

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 that overlooks a magical lagoon!

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 8 — Carnevale!

 
  Explore Venice
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, you are invited to take a morning stroll through the Streets of Venice.

Carnevale Mask Making
Take part in the Venetian tradition of Carnevale! Each year, the citizens of Venice dress in bright custumes and wear exotic and creative masks. You will learn more about this unique custom with a visit to a mask making shops where you will make your own disguise.

Meet a Glassblower
For lunch, you will travel to the island of Murano for  private meal in a trattoria. You will also visit the studio of one of the famous Murano glassblowers for a private demonstration.

Private Ship Farewell Dinner
At night you will board a replica 16th-century galleon for a Farewell Dinner — where anyone might show up! This evening is sure to also include stories of your own about the great adventure you've shared. Viva Italia!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 
 
 
 

Day 9 — Arrivederci

 
  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 private transportation to the airport. Say "arrivederci" to your fellow adventurers until you return again!

Meal Included: Breakfast
 
     
 
 
 

Rates & Dates

 
 

Pricing (US$) (1)

 

Value

Standard

Peak
Early Booking Rates(2,3)      
Adult $2,639 $2,959 $3,199
Child(4) $2,379 $2,669 $2,879
       
Regular Rates(3)      
Adult $3,299 $3,699 $3,999
Child(4) $2,969 $3,329 $3,599
 
     
  (1) Value, Standard and Peak dates are identified in the Travel Dates table below.
(2) Valid for bookings made more than 120 days prior to departure. The number of land packages available at these rates is limited.
(3) Based on double, triple or quad occupancy. Single supplement applies - call for details. Subject to availability, eligible parties of 4 may be booked as a quad or two doubles. See "Note on accommodations" below. AIRFARE TO AND FROM DESTINATION IS NOT INCLUDED. Call a Concierge Agent at (866) 972-6244 for assistance booking your flights.
(4) 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. In Venice, quads are accommodated in two connecting rooms, each having either one queen bed or two twin beds.
  • 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.

Pre- and post-dates are available. Please contact us for more details.

 
     
 

Travel Dates in 2008

Departure Date Return Date
Value Season  
Apr 13, 2008 Apr 21, 2008
Apr 27, 2008 May 5, 2008
May 4, 2008 May 12, 2008
May 8, 2008 May 16, 2008
Aug 28, 2008 Sep 5, 2008
Sep 4, 2008 Sep 12, 2008
Sep 11, 2008 * Sep 19, 2008 *
Sep 14, 2008 Sep 22, 2008
Sep 21, 2008 Sep 29, 2008
   
Standard Season  
May 15, 2008 May 23, 2008
May 22, 2008 May 30, 2008
May 29, 2008 Jun 6, 2008
Aug 3, 2008 Aug 11, 2008
Aug 7, 2008 Aug 15, 2008
Aug 14, 2008 Aug 22, 2008
Aug 24, 2008 Sep 1, 2008
Sep 25, 2008 Oct 3, 2008
Oct 2, 2008 Oct 10, 2008
Oct 9, 2008 * Oct 17, 2008 *
Oct 16, 2008 Oct 24, 2008
Oct 19, 2008 Oct 27, 2008
   
Peak Season  
Jun 1, 2008 Jun 9, 2008
Jun 8, 2008 Jun 16, 2008
Jun 15, 2008 Jun 23, 2008
Jun 19, 2008 Jun 27, 2008
Jun 22, 2008 Jun 30, 2008
Jun 26, 2008 Jul 4, 2008
Jun 29, 2008 Jul 7, 2008
Jul 6, 2008 Jul 14, 2008
Jul 10, 2008 Jul 18, 2008
Jul 13, 2008 Jul 21, 2008
Jul 17, 2008 Jul 25, 2008
Jul 24, 2008 Aug 1, 2008
Jul 27, 2008 Aug 4, 2008
Jul 31, 2008 Aug 8, 2008
 
     
 

* Adult Only (18 and over).

 
     
 
 
 

Just for Kids

 
 
  • Family gondola ride
  • Disney movie
  • Bocce ball and swimming at the villa
  • Venetian mask making
  • Meet Marco Polo
  • Gelato tasting
 
 
 
 

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