nice - florence - VENICE - rome              February 27 - March 11,  2019

*** SOLD OUT  ***   SOLD OUT ***  SOLD OUT  ***
YOU'RE INVITED TO THE BIGGEST PARTY ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA!
The tour begins in Nice on Feb. 27 for 6 glorious days on the Cote d'Azur as we celebrate Carnaval 2019!
                                 Act fast - space is limited!!
Package includes:
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation in the center of Nice, beginning February 27
  •  5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, group dinner
  •  3 hour Taste of Nice walking tour
  •  Reserved seats for 3 parades:
                           Nice Carnival Parade of Lights    
                           Nice Battle of the Flowers Parade
                           Fete du Citron Lemon Festival Parade
  • Full day touring the glorious Riviera including Monaco, St. Jean Cap Ferrat, Eze and Villefranche by private mini-van with guide
  • Tour of fabulous Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
  •  2 day French Riviera pass, with loads of sightseeing options, free admissions, etc
  • Free day for shopping, sightseeing at your leisure
  • Optional visit to Matisse & Chagall museums
  • Round-trip transfers from airport
  • Round-trip train tickets to Menton for the Fete du Citron parade
  • Casino Ruhl welcome chips and champagne
  • Small group size guaranteed, 16 max incl. guides
  • All taxes and gratuities
  • Personally escorted throughout so you are never on your own, unless you want to be!
 
 YOUR HOTEL IN NICE - Hotel Mercure Nice Promenade des Anglais
Situated in the very heart of ocean-front Nice, the exceptional location of the Hotel Mecure Promenade des Anglais will take your breath away.  Hotel Mecure is a solid 3-star hotel and your comfortable room includes either 2 twins or 1 double bed with duvet, free wi-fi, LCD TV, individual safe, mini-bar, complimentary coffee & tea, private bath, air conditioning & double glazed windows for a good night's sleep.
Stroll the charming cobblestone streets of Vieux Nice.  Sample the delicious Nicoise specialties.  Try your luck in the Casino.  Walk in the footsteps of artistic masters.  Marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors, sights and sounds as you experience the trip of a lifetime.

And Nice is just the beginning!   Stay with us for our next stop....Italy!!
Price for the Nice portion - 970 Euros per person, based on 2 people sharing.
50% deposit due by October 15, 2018 to confirm your spot;  balance due Dec. 15, 2015.  See Terms & Conditions.
ACT  FAST!  Hotel rooms are blocked for us until  October 15.  After this date, rooms are subject to availability and alternate hotels may be required.

March 4 - Nice to Florence
We hope you'll stay with us for our next stop!  We travel by train this morning from Nice to Florence, Italy the birthplace of the Renaissance for 4 unforgettable nights.  Tour components include:
  • Transfer from Nice hotel to train station
  • Train tickets (2nd class) from Nice to Florence
  • Transfer to Florence hotel
  • 4 nights at the Hotel Pendini, in the heart of historic Florence, incl. 4 breakfasts
  • Guided walking tour of historic Florence to see Michelangelo's stunning masterpiece, the David, and the Duomo cathedral.
  • Full day trip to Venice, including:
                    Round-trip train tickets to Venice
                         Vaporetto tickets to cruise down the Grand Canal
                         Admission to St. Mark's Cathedral
  • Day trip to Tuscany with guides, including transportation and lunch (several options to choose from, including hill towns, wine-tasting, olive farms, a drive through the Tuscan hills in a vintage Fiat 500
  • Group dinner of Florentine specialties
  • Taxi from Florence hotel to train station
  • Train ticket from Florence to Rome.
  • All taxes and gratuities
  • Personally escorted throughout
YOUR HOTEL IN FLORENCE - Hotel Pendini
Situated under the grand arch of the historic Piazza della Repubblica, Hotel Pendini is built in the traditional Belle Epoch style.  Classic rooms include free wi-fi, air conditioning, private bath, satellite TV, safe  Breakfast is included daily.
Price for the Florence portion - 1,125 Euros per person, based on 2 people sharing.
50% deposit due by October 15, 2018 to confirm your spot;  balance due Dec. 15, 2015.  See Terms & Conditions.
ACT  FAST!  Hotel rooms are blocked for us until  October 15.  After this date, rooms are subject to availability and alternate hotels may be required.
March 8 - depart Florence for Rome - the Eternal City!
The last stop on our tour is Rome...the bustling, magnificently chaotic showcase of Western civilization.
Tour components include:
  • Train tickets from Florence to Rome
  • Transfers from Rome train station to hotel
  • 3 nights at centrally located Hotel Cosmopolita, incl. daily breakfast
  • Central Rome walking tour including the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Pantheon
  • Guided small group tour of Vatican, including Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica & Square and Vatican museums
  • Guided tour of Ancient Rome, including the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Farewell Dinner
  • Optional Pasta-making class
  • Transfers from hotel to Rome airport
  • All taxes and gratuities
  • Fully escorted throughout
YOUR HOTEL IN ROME - Hotel Cosmopolita
Hotel Cosmopolita is located in the heart of the historic center of Rome.  Your classic room has comes equipped with desk, satellite tv, safe, mini-bar, air conditioning, free wi-fi, internet access, private bath with shower.
Price for the Rome portion - 765 Euros per person, based on 2 people sharing.
50% deposit due by October 15, 2018 to confirm your spot;  balance due Dec. 15, 2015.  See Terms & Conditions.
ACT  FAST!  Hotel rooms are blocked for us until  October 15.  After this date, rooms are subject to availability and alternate hotels may be required.
Not included - airfare, meals not mentioned, items of a personal nature, and any other items not specified above.

All charges are quoted in Euros, and will be billed in US Dollars, based on current exchange rate in effect on XE.com at time of deposit and final payment.  Enchanted Traveler reserves the right to adjust tour prices (up or down) if the currency fluctuation is greater than 10% from the current exchange ratio of $1.1613 USD per Euro (based on 30 day average on XE.com)
* We reserve the right to swap tour components for items of equal or greater value, based on availability.