2011 Adventures by Disney
Italy - 9 Days/8 nights
Viva Italia - Rome, Tuscany and Venice

Experiences

• Tuscan Pasta-Making Class
• Create a Venetian Mask
• The Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
• Private Gondola Ride in Venice
• Coliseum

Junior Adventurer/Family Friendly

• The services of two Adventure Guides
• Family activities and special fun for the kids
• Cultural entertainment with local experts
• VIP access and exclusive activities
• Accommodations
• Scheduled meals, activities & entertainment
• Transportation within your adventure
• Luggage Service

2011 Departure Dates

Age Requirements: Minimum age 4, Recommended age 6+
*Adults Only (18 and older).
**Signature Departures
•  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 or in Tuscany but Borgo dí Aritimino does have apartments that offer two rooms.

•  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.

Day One: Rome

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: Rome

Privately-Guided Tour Rome
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"!

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: Rome

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 at a Local Trattoria 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.

Dinner On Your Own
Dine tonight in one of the culinary capitals of the world! Ask your Adventure Guides to make recommendations for a memorable meal.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Four: Tuscany and Orvieto

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 On Your Own 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 the Hotel Paggeria Medicea in Artimino*
Welcome to the enchanting Tuscan villa that will be your home for the next few days. Explore the grounds and take a swim - there's magic around every turn!

Junior Adventurers' 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 villa.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

*Some departures stay at Appartamenti Nel Borgo Di Artimino

Day Five: Tuscany

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
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 lawn games.

Tuscan Barbeque Dinner
Tonight, celebrate with a traditional Tuscan barbeque dinner overlooking the gorgeous sunset countryside.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day Six: Tuscany

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
Enjoy a pleasant family lunch at a local trattoria in Florence.

Afternoon in Florence
Enjoy a pleasant family lunch at a local trattoria in Florence.

Afternoon and Dinner 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. For dinner, discover tantalizing dishes. Indulge your senses tonight with a fantastic meal on your own in Florence!

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Seven: Venice

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: Venice

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!

Meal Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Nine: Venice

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 Florence airport. Say "arrivederci" to your fellow adventurers until you return again!

Meal Included: Breakfast

• Classic
  • Hotel Bernini Bristol - Nights 1, 2, 3
  • Hotel Paggeria Medicea Borgo di Artimino - Nights 4, 5, 6
  • Hotel Dei Dogi - Nights 7, 8
• Signature
  • Hotel Exedra - Nights 1, 2, 3
  • Villa San Paolo Hotel - Nights 4, 5, 7
  • Bauer L'Hotel - Nights 7, 8