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New Zealand Self-Drive Option
Mendal 10th Anniversary Trip
Italy Itinerary
Proposed Itinerary Outline
29 August 2015 Depart US
30 August 2015 Arrive at Naples, driver set for transfer to Amalfi Coast to hotel or ferry to Capri *private boats
available
31 August 2015 Amalfi/Capri
01 September 2015 Amalfi/Capri
02 September 2015 Depart for Rome, via private driver
03 September 2015 Rome
04 September 2015 Rome
05 September 2015 Depart Rome for Florence via private driver/guide or train
06 September 2015 Florence
07 September 2015 Florence
08 September 2015 Florence
09 September 2015 Depart Florence for Venice via private driver/guide or train
10 September 2015 Venice
11 September 2015 Depart Venice for Home
All Prices Subject To Change
Amalfi Coast/Capri Activities
Private Capri Tour Including Blue Grotto
from Capri – Spend a half day with one
of the local guides who will show you
the best of Capri and Anicapri by car
and the half day tour will be
customized to you. 400 Euros
Amalfi Coast by Private Boat– Whether
from Capri or Amalfi your private boat
will take you along the coast with its
blue grottos and to destinations only
available by boat. 1200 Euros
Santa Caterina Capri
A late 19th century liberty style villa
immersed in the beautiful scenery of the
Amalfi Coast, an elegant seaside
residence surrounded by the perennial
blue of the Mediterranean sea and sky.
The Santa Caterina has two restaurants:
Restaurant Santa Caterina in the main
building and Restaurant Al Mare at sea
level. The cuisine is so famous that it has
been hosted in New York's Hotel Plaza
on more than one occasion. Our award-
winning cuisine is part of the enjoyment
of the Santa Caterina. The fame of our
two restaurants is recognized by the
most authoritative guidebooks
worldwide. The hotel also has two bars.
Two elevators cut into the rock lead
directly to the private beach and sea-
water swimming pool open from 8.00
a.m. to 7 p.m. from April to October,
weather permitting. The gym with its
sophisticated equipment is at the guests'
disposal without the supervision of an
instructor and is open from 8.00 a.m. to
10 p.m.
Standard Double room with Sea View
Balcony from 570 Euros per night.
Hotel Punta Tragera
A unique luxury hotel in Capri and daring
design, sculpted out of the rock face, where
no two rooms are the same and where
nature reigns supreme in a natural setting
where space has created a stronghold of
incomparable beauty where emotions
constantly surprise and delight. Everything at
the Hotel Punta Tragara has been studied
and created to serve guests in the most
impeccable manner and make them feel at
their ease.
Your room will be in the swimming pool area
of the Hotel and is comfortably furnished, has
beautiful marble bathrooms with large
shower stalls and balconies or small terraces
with a sea view and view on the bay of
Marina Piccola.
Double Superior Sea View room: 270-290 sq.
ft. from 720 Euros per night/ non-refundable
rate from 612 Euros per night
Rome Activities
Private Vatican Guide and No Line Entry–
Experience the Sistine Chapel and Vatican
with a tour tailor made to you to see the
areas of the Vatican that represent your
interests. 350 Euros per person
Ancient Rome and Coloseum Special Tour –
Leave the crowds behind with our priority
entrance ticket, booking an exciting private
guided tour of the Colosseum’s
underground dungeons, arena, and third
tier. 350 Euros per person
Segway Tour of Ancient Rome – This is a
highlights tour of all the ancient sites, except
via Segway. 130 Euros per person
The Portrait Roma
Delight in the ‘Dolce Vita’ at the breathtaking
Portrait Roma in the heart of Via Condotti, a stone
throw away from the Spanish Steps. The magical
feeling of these luxury suites in Rome resembles the
divine spirit of a fashion studio or film set and is
carried on in the splendid bedrooms comprised of
the finest materials, the bathrooms of superb
beauty, the delightful living rooms, and the
comfort of the hidden kitchen area. The Portrait
Roma concept was developed to provide a luxury
Italian style town house, where the warm and
welcoming atmosphere, the accent on one-to-
one relationships and the customization of service
make guests feel they’re in their own pied à terre
in the capital. The project has strong affinities with
the concept of a fashion atelier, so it’s no great
coincidence that it’s located over the new
Salvatore Ferragamo Man’s Store in Rome.
Portrait Studio: 355 sq. ft. from 590 Euros per night/
Non-refundable rate from 496 Euros per night
Grand Hotel Via Veneto
Located in the heart of historic Rome
on the exclusive Via Veneto, Jumeirah
Grand Hotel Via Veneto in Rome is
housed in two renovated and restored
19th century villas, masterfully
combined to create a modern
masterpiece.
With two fine dining restaurants, a
rooftop solarium, the state-of-the-art
Agva City Spa, and a Technogym
Fitness Center, the Jumeirah Grand
Hotel Via Veneto is the perfect luxury
hotel in Rome for a city break. With a
legendary art collection including
works by Picasso, Dali, and Guttuso,
and the grand marble bathrooms in
every suite, this five-star hotel in Rome
exemplifies luxury. Yet it’s the warmth of
their welcome that will make you want
to return.
Superior Room: 280 – 365 sq. ft. from 365
Euros per night
Florence Activities
Florence Highlights Walking Tour- Explore one of the
world’s oldest and most fascinating cities with a local
guide to give you the lay of land. 350 Euros
Florence Museums w/Private Guide– See the very best
of one of Italy’s most enchanting cities on this 3 hour
walking tour. 350 Euros
Vasari Corridor The Vasari Corridor and Uffizi Gallery is
definitely the highest cultural and exclusive experience
in Florence. This passageway is dated back to 1564
when the Grand Duke of Florence Cosimo I de' Medici,
ordered his favorite architect Giorgio Vasari, to built a
path that would allow him and the Royal family to
move freely and privately from their residence (Palazzo
Pitti) to the government palace (Palazzo della
Signoria) on the other side of the river Arno. Hidden
between city houses and even passing through a
church, the Vasari Corridor has evolved as one of the
most astounding architectural masterpieces of the
Renaissance. Priced small group or by reservation.
Florence Bike Tour With Guide: Enjoy Florence by
covering more ground than walking but still enjoy the
non-motorized vehicle streets. The bets way to see
Florence! 260 Euros
Hotel Lungarno
Your charming home away from
home, a stone throw away from
Ponte Vecchio. Florence and Tuscan
hospitality are experienced at its
finest in this splendid setting offering
stunning views on the master works of
the Renaissance. The exclusive and
stylish Hotel Lungarno was designed
by the Florentine architect Michele
Bönan and invites you to spend
magical days surrounded by luxury,
glamorous art and culture. This luxury
hotel in Florence offers a precious art
collection from the 900’s, such as
works by Picasso and Cocteau,
Tuscan and Italian world-class
temptations at its gourmet restaurant
Borgo San Jacopo, and a
breathtaking view onto the River
Arno.
Studio: 398 sq. ft. from 549 Euros per
night/ Non-refundable rate from 383
Euros per night
J.K. Place Firenze
J.K. Place Firenze is more like a
sophisticated home than a hotel, with
working fireplaces, antiques and
collectables reminiscent of the items a
family would accumulate over several
generations. The Chinese prints, brass-
framed photographs, neo-classical
furniture and lamps from the 50s and
60s fit perfectly with the sleek masculine
soft-coloured décor.
J.K. Lounge Bar and Restaurant is a
kind of multifaceted and charming
club which attracts a cross range of
society, from businessmen to ineffable
beauties, glamorous international stars
and elegantly dressed local ladies. One
can stop by for a quick luncheon, take
tea in the afternoon, or enjoy the
decadent pleasures of an aperitif
followed by a delightful dinner. Quite
often many choose to reserve the
Lounge for a private dinner evening, or
a working lunch, as well as for
celebrating a special birthday in the
magical “townhouse” atmosphere…
Superior Double Room: 300 sq. ft. from
450 Euros per night
The Westin Excelsior
The Westin Excelsior is an undisputed
masterpiece in it’s own right: a
stunning renaissance Palace with
cutting edge contemporary interiors
however flawlessly paired with
unique renaissance features.
Centrally located on the banks of
the Arno River, in the heart of the
historic center, nearby the most
famous works of art and elegant
shopping streets, the Hotel Excelsior
is just a few minutes from the main
railway station and conveniently
accessible from all parts of he city.
The new Rooftop Restaurant of the
Westin Excelsior Florence, almost
entirely made of glass, reopens its
doors to Florence and its
international crowd after twenty
years. Its unique location provides
the most breathtaking 360 degree
view of the whole city over the
rooftops, the churches and the bell
towers with the River Arno and the
Ponte Vecchio as background, all
embraced by the picturesque hills of
Tuscany.
Premium Deluxe Room – Premium
Deluxe Room: 269–323 sq. ft. from
523 Euros per night
Venice Activities
Venice City – Rising dream-like from the waters
of the lagoon, Venice has enchanted
travellers for centuries. Don’t miss the
opportunity to discover one of the world’s
most fascinating cities on this inspirational 4
hour tour – an absolute must for first-time
visitors! 400 Euros
Grand Canal by Private Water Taxi– Plunge
into the history that spans centuries and
breathe the animated, vibrant atmosphere
from the citiy’s main vein of transportation. 650
Euros per person
Murano, Burano, Torcello – Leave the tourist
bustle of the city center and enjoy an exciting
boat trip to 3 of the best-loved Venetian
islands. 120 Euros per hour
The Westin Europa & Regina
The Europa & Regina is ideally located
on the Grand Canal, only a few steps
away from St. Mark's square and all
famous sights. Located just in front of
the most beautiful church of the Italian
Barocco, the "Salute", built in 1631 by
Baldassare Longhena, the Europa &
Regina Hotel is considered as one of
the most pleasant places in
Venice. The hotel is the result of the
joining of five buildings from the 16th to
the 18th centuries. The main one has
belonged to the Tiepolo's, one of the
most influential Venetian families, who
gave the "Serenissima" Republic one
"Doge" and the great rococo painter,
Giambattista. The French Impressionist
Claude Monet, who used to stay at the
hotel, painted scenes of Venice from
his room. A selection of terraces that sit
on the Grand Canal offer around the
clock gastronomic experiences and
unparalleled views.
Deluxe Room: 226-338 sq. ft. From 490
Euros per night/ Non-refundable rate of
471 Euros per night
The Gritti Palace
The Gritti Palace is where history and
culture meet with renewed Venetian
style. A place of exceptional art and
elegance, reassuringly intimate with
a homely feel. The Gritti Palace is
where multiple generations of elite
global influencers gather to socialise,
draw inspiration, and celebrate. The
reference point for the world's elite at
international city events such as the
Biennale of Contemporary Art and
the Venice Film Festival. After a meticulous restoration, explore the
hotel's original wooden ceilings,
original entrance flooring, dressing-
table mirrors and 18th century wall
lamps, hand-made in Murano, and
more.
Venetian 700-style Room: 289-447 sq.
ft. from 990 Euros per night/ Non-
refundable rate of 866 Euros per night
Travel Times
Capri to Rome: Approximately 40 minute ferry ride to Naples; 2 hours 30 minutes
drive to Rome
Rome to Florence: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes by train; Approximately 3
hours by car
Florence to Venice: Approximately 2 hours 5 minutes by train; Approximately 2
hours 47 minutes by car
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