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2015 COLLECTION
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Meet Donna Franca
Donna Franca Franzaroli is the inspiration and name sake for Donna Franca Tours. As a Countess,
born and educated in Rome, she takes great pride in promoting personalized vacations to her
native Italy, and has done so successfully for over the past 50 years.
Once again, Donna Franca’s experience and personal connections in Italy allow us to outshine our
competition and bring to you once-in-a-lifetime itineraries that open the doors of private homes
and explore the traditions of her native Italy.
Since Italy has become the food and wine mecca for gourmet enthusiasts around the world, Donna
Franca would like to share with you some of her native Italy’s hidden culinary secrets by designing
a series of custom vacations for individuals and small groups; many of which include ‘hands-on’
cooking lessons, informative wine tastings and visits to local gourmet shops. All programs can start any day you wish and can
be customized to meet the needs of your ‘Italian wish list’.
For the most memorable vacation to Italy, including all the personalized attention you deserve, please call Donna Franca Tours
for your free consultation with one of our travel specialists offering years of experience, unsurpassed knowledge and passion
for Italy.
What’s New at Donna Franca Tours?
Over the years, the travel industry has changed dramatically, and in order to better meet the needs of the ever-growing new
travel market, Donna Franca Tours is keeping pace by offering total flexibility in planning your vacation to Italy. At Donna Franca
Tours, we put you, the traveler, in charge of your own vacation and assist you in developing innovative and custom designed
itineraries based on your very own interests.
In 2014, Donna Franca announced the partnership with her son Leo Locke, a 39-year veteran of the
industry. Leo has been one of the pillars of the company behind the scenes as Vice President. Due
to his extensive product knowledge about Italy as well as attention to detail, he deserved to become
a partner of this legendary company and to lead Donna Franca Tours into the 21st century. Donna
Franca will continue to be very much involved in the planning and marketing of her product for her
colleagues and clients.
Whether you are experiencing for the first time the unique beauty that Italy offers or are returning to
discover all of Italy’s hidden secrets, the travel specialists at Donna Franca Tours will create an ideal
and personalized vacation based on your interests, time-frame and budget.
In planning your trip to Italy, consider our new 2015 brochure as an introductory guide to the many rich and diverse destinations
within Italy as our packages represent a tiny smattering of possibilities. These programs are designed as ‘jumping points’ from
which you will be inspired to create your very own dream vacation to Italy.
New for 2015, due to great demand from our clients, we have planned four unique culinary vacations paired with wine tasting
with your choice of destination, the Amalfi Coast, Umbria, or Tuscany. For the adventurous, our Aeolian Islands Explorer will
give you the opportunity to visit Lipari, Stromboli, and Vulcano Islands.
For the “luxury travelers,” Donna Franca has created exceptional upscale programs not usually available to the general
public. THE LADY IN RED—a new travel concept—a mythical, legendary 10-day/9-night vacation including deluxe hotel
accommodations for 3 nights at the Villa D’Este in Cernobbio, 3 nights at the Luna Baglioni in Venice, and 3 nights at the
Splendido of Portofino, plus two full days behind the wheel of a self drive Ferrari in the Lake Region and Lugano, Switzerland.
Our team of professionals understand the special treatment which discerning travelers expect, so we go above and beyond to
deliver the very best.
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Italian Fever
The Three Cultural Capitals of Italy
pR
ome (3 nights) p Florence (3 nights) p Venice (2 nights)
with visits to Pompeii, Naples, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa,
and the Chianti District
Included Features
p
Eight nights’ accommodation in select
centrally located hotels
pBuffet breakfast daily, hotel tax and service
From $1,569
Land Only
9 Days, 8 Nights
P. P. Dbl. Occ.
Validity: November 1, 2014 through
October 31, 2015
Over the years, the travel industry has changed dramatically, and in order to
better meet the needs of the ever-growing new travel market, Donna Franca
Tours is keeping pace by offering total flexibility in planning your vacation
to Italy.
pRound trip rail station transfers by private car and driver
Our new 9 days/8 nights Italian Fever itinerary for 2015 will feature the Three Cultural
Capitals of Italy: Rome, Florence and Venice, with visits to Pompeii, Siena, and San
Gimignano. This vacation is offered to groups or individuals. We are not publishing set
departure dates because of our new flexibility policy. You can choose the day and the month
of departure and you can travel independently at your convenience. However, should you
want to travel on a more traditional tour with one of our professional tour managers, we
will be happy to customize a special departure based on a minimum of ten passengers.
pFirst class rail service from Rome to Florence and from Florence to Venice
DAY 1 | ROME
pAirport transfer by private car and driver
pPrivate arrival and departure motor boat
transfers in Venice with assistance and
porterage
pLunch in Pompeii
pTypical lunch and wine tasting at a family-run estate in Chianti
p
Rome collective guided sightseeing includes
Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel,
Pompeii, and Naples
p
Florence collective guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s “David,” Siena, San Gimignano,
Pisa and the Chianti District
p
Venice collective guided sightseeing includes Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale,
Doge’s Palace
Arrival by private car with driver from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Rome Hotel. After checking in
to your centrally-located hotel, you will have ample time to unpack, relax and freshen up prior
to jump starting your visit with an independent stroll through Rome to see the Trevi Fountain,
the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and many other sites of Baroque Rome.
DAY 2 | ROME Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning collective tour of the Vatican Museums
and Sistine Chapel, where you will have a chance to admire Michelangelo’s recently restored
frescoes. After lunch on your own, your exploration of Rome continues with an early afternoon
collective guided tour of Ancient Imperial Rome, highlighting the Circus Maximus, the Arch
of Constantine, Trajan’s Column, the Roman and Imperial Forums and an interior visit to the
Colosseum.
DAY 3 | ROME - POMPEII - NAPLES - ROME
Breakfast and Lunch
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, set out on a collective tour of Pompeii and Naples. The first
stop will be in Pompeii for a guided tour of the excavation site. This once-thriving ancient Roman
seaside resort was buried under molten ash during the 79 AD eruption of nearby Mt. Vesuvius.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue on to Naples for a guided panoramic tour of this
thriving city. Late afternoon return to Rome.
DAY 4 | ROME - FLORENCE
Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy a leisurely buffet breakfast at the hotel before transferring by private car with driver to
Rome’s Termini Rail Station to board a first class train to Florence. Upon arrival in Florence,
transfer by private car with driver to your centrally-located hotel for check-in. Balance of the day
is open to leisurely explore Florence, long considered the Cradle of the Renaissance.
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DAY 5 | FLORENCE
Our Hotels
Rome
Premium Package
First Class Package Deluxe Package
Florence
Premium Package
First Class Package Deluxe Package
Breakfast
Hotel Veneto Palace or similar
Hotel Quirinale or similar
Hotel Stendhal or similar
Hotel Cellai or similar
Hotel Monna Lisa or similar
Hotel Degli Orafi or similar
Venice
Premium Package
First Class Package Deluxe Package
Hotel Da Bruno or similar
Hotel Bonvecchiati or similar
Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli
or similar
Tour Selections
Pricing Per Person, based on Double Occupancy
Valid for travel November 15, 2014 – March 15, 2015
Party
Size
Premium
First Class
Deluxe
2
$1,869.00
$2,269.00
$2,399.00
4
$1,669.00
$2,069.00
$2,199.00
6
$1,609.00
$2,009.00
$2,149.00
8
$1,569.00
$1,969.00
$2,099.00
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, participate in a collective guided tour designed to introduce
you to the genius of the Italian Renaissance. Start at the Accademia to admire Michelangelo’s
imposing statue of David. Continue on to the main Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, crowned
by Brunelleschi’s great dome and flanked by Giotto’s sleek bell tower. At the adjacent Baptistery,
see Ghiberti’s famous Bronze Gates of Paradise, almost lost to the floods of 1966. Stroll through
Piazza della Signoria past the Palazzo Vecchio and eventually on to Piazzale Michelangelo for a
breathtaking panoramic vista of the entire city.
DAY 6 | FLORENCE - SIENA - SAN GIMIGNANO - PISA -
CHIANTI DISTRICT - FLORENCE
Breakfast & Country Lunch with Wine
Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel prior to heading out on a full-day collective excursion in search
of Tuscany’s hidden gems. The first stop will be in Siena, home of the annual Palio Horse Race, to
explore this fortified city as you journey through its winding roads, past tall towers and along the
portico-covered galleries. Enjoy the guided tour of the old town, including the famous Basilica of
San Domenico (inside visit). Stroll through the large Piazza del Campo, dominated by the Torre della
Mangia and the Palazzo Pubblico. Walk up to the stunning Duomo, with its contrasting black and
white marble. Proceed to a family-run wine estate in Chianti for a wine tasting followed by lunch
with wine. Continue on to the heart of the Chianti countryside, the lovely walled town of San
Gimignano, an UNESCO World Heritage site known for its many soaring towers. A local guide will
introduce you to the history and traditions of this onetime Medieval town, such as highly skilled
craftsmen producing handmade traditional Medieval objects. Your last stop will be in Pisa, one
of the four former Italian Maritime Republics. Stop to view the Square of Miracles, including the
Cathedral, Leaning Tower and Baptistery. Return to Florence for overnight.
DAY 7 | FLORENCE - VENICE Breakfast
Valid for travel March 16, 2015 – October 31, 2015
Party
Size
Premium
First Class
Deluxe
2
$2,399.00
$2,749.00
$2,999.00
4
$2,169.00
$2,529.00
$2,799.00
6
$2,109.00
$2,499.00
$2,749.00
8
$2,099.00
$2,449.00
$2,699.00
Larger parties welcome, contact us for a price quote
After buffet breakfast at your hotel, transfer by private car with driver to Florence Rail Station
to board a first-class train to Venice, after which you will be transferred by private motor launch
to downtown Venice. After check-in at a centrally-located hotel, relax and unwind at your own
pace for your first night in Venice.
DAY 8 | VENICE
Breakfast
Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a collective guided walking tour of
Ducal Venice, including such highlights as the Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock
Tower, Santa Maria Formosa, Campo SS Giovanni e Paolo, Marco Polo’s house, and Malibran Theatre.
Finish the tour with an inside visit to the Doge’s Palace. The rest of the afternoon is yours to
leisurely continue your exploration of La Serenissima.
DAY 9 | VENICE / USA
Breakfast
Early morning breakfast at the hotel, followed by your private motor launch transfer to Venice
Tessera Airport to board your return flight to the US, or extend your stay in Italy.
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Sicilian Fever
The Four Pillars of Sicily
p Palermo (2 nights) with visits to Mondello, Monreale
p Agrigento (1 night) with visit to Segesta
p Syracuse (2 nights) with visits to Piazza Armerina, Caltagirone,
p Taormina (3 nights) with visits to Catania, Mount Etna
Included Features
pEight nights’ accommodation in select
centrally located hotels
pBuffet breakfast daily, hotel tax and service
From
$1,499
Land Only
P. P. Dbl. Occ.
9 Days, 8 Nights
Noto, Ragusa
Over the years, the travel industry has changed dramatically, and in order to
better meet the needs of the ever-growing new travel market, Donna Franca
Tours is keeping pace by offering total flexibility in planning your vacation
to Italy.
p
Winery visit, wine tasting of Nero D’Avola,
and olive oil tasting in Noto
Our new 9 days/8 nights Sicilian Fever itinerary for 2015 will feature the cities of Palermo,
Agrigento, Syracuse and Taormina, with visits to Mondello, Monreale, Segesta, Piazza
Armerina, Noto, Ragusa, Catania, and Mount Etna. This vacation is offered to groups or
individuals. We are not publishing set departure dates because of our new flexibility policy.
You can choose the day and the month of departure and you can travel independently at
your convenience. However, should you want to travel on a more traditional tour with one
of our professional tour managers, we will be happy to customize a special departure based
on a minimum of ten passengers.
p
Winery wine tasting, followed by lunch with
wine on the slopes of Mt. Etna
DAY 1 | PALERMO
pArrival and departure transfers by private car and driver
pIntercity transfers as indicated by private car and driver
pPrivate half-day guided tours in Palermo,
Agrigento, Syracuse, Ragusa, and Taormina, including applicable entrance fees
Transfer by private car and driver from the Palermo Falcone & Borsellino Airport to your
centrally-located hotel. After check-in, you will have time to freshen up before jump starting
your visit with a leisurely stroll through the historic center of this lively metropolis.
DAY 2 | PALERMO - MONDELLO - MONREALE - PALERMO
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning private guided tour of Palermo, the synthesis of
“planet Sicily,” a rich hybrid of Baroque, Saracen, Norman and Spanish cultures. See the
Cathedral, the Norman Palace, the Palatine Chapel, the Cappucine Catacombs and the famous
Quattro Canti District. Continue on to Mondello, a quintessential fishing village on the outskirts
of Palermo, for free time to enjoy your surroundings and lunch on your own. Then, journey to
nearby Monreale to view the magnificent Norman Cathedral and adjoining Benedictine Abbey.
Late afternoon return to Palermo.
DAY 3 | PALERMO - ERICE - SEGESTA - AGRIGENTO
Breakfast
Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel before private transfer with English-speaking driver to
Agrigento, located on the southwestern part of the island. Your first stop will be in Erice, a
triangular shaped walled city perched atop Mount Venere. Proceed to Segesta, a once-thriving
Greek port city to view the Acropolis along the coast. Late afternoon arrive at your hotel in
Agrigento.
DAY 4 | AGRIGENTO - PIAZZA ARMERINA - CALTAGIRONE - SYRACUSE
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, depart by private car for the Valley of the Temples. Enjoy a
private guided walking tour of this amazing archaeological site. Marvel at the majestic Temple
of Juno, the Temple of Hercules and the Temple of Concordia, all symbols of this once-thriving
Greek enclave. From there continue to Piazza Armerina for a visit to the famous Villa Casale,
where you will find the world’s most interesting collection of Roman mosaics, a UNESCO World
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Palermo
Premium Package Ambasciatori or similar
First Class Package Excelsior Hilton or similar
Deluxe Package
Grand Hotel Wagner or similar
Heritage Site. Take some time to stroll along the centuries-old narrow streets that lead to the
majestic cathedral. After lunch on your own, proceed to nearby Caltagirone, one of Italy’s most
famous ceramic centers, to admire the impressive “Scala di Santa Maria,” whose 142 steps are
individually decorated with ceramic tiles dating back to the 17th century. The day’s last stop will
be in Syracuse, located on the southeastern tip of the island, for a late afternoon check-in at
your hotel.
Agrigento
DAY 5 | SYRACUSE - RAGUSA - NOTO - SYRACUSE
Our Hotels
Premium Package Colleverde Park or similar
First Class Package Baglio Della Luna or similar
Deluxe Package
Villa Athena or similar
Syracuse
Premium Package
First Class Package Deluxe Package
Alla Giudecca or similar
Grand Hotel Villa Politi
or similar
Des Etrangers or similar
Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel before a private guided tour of Syracuse; highlights
include the Archaeological Park with Greek Amphitheater, the Ear of Dionysius and the Latomie.
Continue on to the tiny island of Ortigia to see the Fountain of Arethusa, the Cordari Grotto
and one of Italy’s most beautiful squares. After lunch on your own, drive to nearby Ragusa for
a private guided tour of this important Baroque city, now an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your
last stop will be in Noto, another Baroque gem, where you will enjoy a winery visit, wine tasting
of Nero D’Avola, and an olive oil tasting. Late afternoon return to Syracuse.
DAY 6 | SYRACUSE - CATANIA - MT. ETNA - TAORMINA
Taormina
Premium Package Isabella or similar
First Class Package Villa Diodoro or similar
Deluxe Package
Metropole or similar
Tour Selections
Pricing Per Person, based on Double Occupancy
Valid for travel November 15, 2014 – March 15, 2015
Party
Size
Premium
First Class
Deluxe
2
$2,979.00
$3,249.00
$3,699.00
4
$1,899.00
$2,149.00
$2,749.00
6
$1,549.00
$1,799.00
$2,249.00
8
$1,499.00
$1,749.00
$2,199.00
Valid for travel March 16, 2015 – October 31, 2015
Breakfast ] Wine Tasting & Lunch at Private Estate on Mt. Etna
Enjoy your buffet breakfast at the hotel before departing by private car for the eastern coast of
Sicily. First stop is a visit to Catania with its colorful fish market, main piazza and stunning cathedral
where famous opera composer Bellini is buried. Continue on to the northeastern slopes of Mt. Etna
to enjoy a specially arranged wine tasting followed by a delicious lunch with wine at one of the
area’s most prestigious wine estates.
Journey onward to Taormina, a resort town perched high on the cliffs of Mount Tauro and
renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty, history and friendly atmosphere. Check-in to your hotel
in Taormina and enjoy the evening on your own.
DAY 7 | TAORMINA Breakfast
Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel prior to a private guided walking tour of Taormina. This
charming seaside resort’s highlights include the Duomo, the Church of San Nicola, Corso
Umberto, Palazzo Corvaja and the Botanical Gardens. The tour culminates with a visit to the
stunning Greco-Roman Amphitheater overlooking the shimmering blue Ionian Sea. Spend the
balance of your day leisurely shopping and exploring the many tiny boutiques along the trendy
Corso Umberto.
DAY 8 | TAORMINA
Party
Size
Premium
First Class
Deluxe
2
$3,149.00
$3,649.00
$4,049.00
4
$2,099.00
$2,549.00
$2,949.00
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, the day is yours to enjoy your beautiful surroundings. Bask
in the sun at the pool or take time for some last-minute shopping—those forgotten postcards,
that special gift for a loved one.
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$1,699.00
$2,199.00
$2,599.00
DAY 9 | DEPARTURE 8
$1,649.00
$2,149.00
$2,549.00
Breakfast
Larger parties welcome, contact us for a price quote.
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Breakfast ] Wine & Olive Oil Tasting at Noto
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Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, transfer by private car and driver to Catania Vincenzo Bellini
Airport to board your return flight back to the US or extend your stay in Italy.
From
$1,479
Land Only
P. P. Dbl. Occ.
7 Days, 6 Nights
Roma Eterna with
the Divina Amalfi Coast
p Rome (3 nights),
p Pompeii, Naples, Amalfi (3 nights)
p Capri, Anacapri, Amalfi Coast Minicruise,
Included Features
p
Six nights’ accommodation in select centrally
located hotels
Positano
Enjoy a week in the Eternal City of Rome combined with the breathtaking Amalfi
Coast featuring daily departures. Combine this offer with our “Sicilian Fever” or
“Italian Fever” for a more in depth exploration of la Bella Italia!
pBuffet breakfast daily, hotel tax and service
DAY 1 | ROME
p
Airport transfers by private car and driver Rome
& Naples
pExcursion to Pompeii and Naples with Lunch
Arrival by private car with driver from Rome FCO Airport to Rome Hotel. After checking in to your
centrally-located hotel, you will have ample time to unpack, relax and freshen up prior to jump
starting your visit with an independent stroll through Rome to see the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish
Steps, Piazza Navona and many other sites of Baroque Rome.
p
Private car transfer from Naples to selected
Amalfi hotel
DAY 2 | ROME
p
Full day excursion to Capri & Anacapri
p
Minicruise along the Amalfi Coast with the
Emerald Grotto and Positano
Our Hotels
First Class Package Rome
Quirinale, Veneto Palace or similar
Amalfi
Excelsior, La Bussola or similar
Deluxe Package
Rome
Barocco, Stendhal or similar
Amalfi
Luna Convento, Miramare or similar
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning collective tour of the Vatican Museums and
Sistine Chapel, where you will have a chance to admire Michelangelo’s recently restored frescoes.
After lunch on your own, your exploration of Rome continues with an early afternoon collective
guided tour of Ancient Imperial Rome, highlighting the Circus Maximus, the Arch of Constantine,
Trajan’s Column, the Roman and Imperial Forums and an interior visit to the Colosseum.
DAY 3 | ROME
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and a full day to explore this cosmopolitan city at your own pace. Perhaps
enjoy a tartufo ice cream in the Piazza Navona or window shop along Il Corso.
DAY 4 | ROME – POMPEII – NAPLES - AMALFI
Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Selections
Pricing Per Person, based on Double Occupancy
Valid for travel April 1, 2015 – October 15, 2015
Party
Size
First Class
Deluxe
2
$1,699.00
$2,299.00
4
$1,599.00
$2,149.00
6
$1,499.00
$2,129.00
8
$1,479.00
$2,099.00
Larger parties welcome, contact us for a price quote
Buffet breakfast at the hotel and check out. Depart on a collective tour of Pompeii and Naples.
The first stop will be in Pompeii for a guided tour of the excavation site. This once-thriving ancient
Roman seaside resort was buried under molten ash during the 79 AD eruption of nearby Mt.
Vesuvius. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue on to Naples for a guided panoramic tour of
this thriving city. Late afternoon transfer to Amalfi. Dinner on own arrangements and overnight.
DAY 5 | AMALFI/CAPRI/ANACAPRI/AMALFI
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and depart for a collective island tour to Capri including motor boat
transportation to the island, local guide service and transportation by mini van to Anacapri. Late
afternoon return to Amalfi for overnight.
DAY 6 | AMALFI/AMALFI COAST MINI CRUISE/POSITANO/AMALFI
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and depart for a collective sightseeing tour of the Amalfi Coast on a mini
cruise to the Emerald Grotto and Positano. Optional visit to the Blue Grotto’s cousin (weather
permitting). Free time for shopping opportunities before returning to Amalfi for overnight.
DAY 7 | AMALFI/NAPLES
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and check out. Private car transfer to Naples Airport or rail station.
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From
$19,859
Land Only
P. P. Dbl. Occ.
10 Days, 9 Nights
A mythical legendary 10
day vacation including the
Italian Lake District, Lugano,
Switzerland, Ferrari Tour,
Venice and the Portofino Coast.
Deluxe Package
April 1 - October 31, 2015
$19,859.00
Per Person, Double Occupancy
The cost of gas will be paid at the end of the two days of Ferrari driving as per refuel bills. A deposit of $10,000.00 by client credit
card is required at the time of the booking.
Donna Franca Tours and Red Travel offer a new travel concept: an
innovative approach to the self-drive tour offering absolute luxury
combined with ultimate Gran Turismo experience. Our journey is
unique, individually created for you to fully experience the Italian
way of life by offering a sublime blend of art, fashion, architecture,
gastronomy and spectacular scenery.
Our clients will feel part of a real Ferrari Team enjoying the
opportunity to personally drive the very latest model: traveling for
Italia in Ferrari, Powered by Red Travel.
Our Deluxe Package Includes:
p
Private car transfer in Mercedes S-Class with English-speaking
driver from Milan Malpensa Airport to Hotel Villa D’Este
in Cernobbio
6
kilometers, accelerating through the winding roads of the Lake
District, putting their driving skills to the ultimate test.
Behind the scenes, our Italian Representative Staff take complete
care of the Ferrari. Every morning our clients will find their car at
the entrance of their hotel, clean and polished, refueled and fully
checked, ready to begin another day of exciting driving through
further dazzling landscapes.
pCar services: parking, cleaning, refueling
p
Private car transfer in Mercedes S-Class with English-speaking driver from Cernobbio Hotel Villa D’Este to Piazzale Roma Venice
pPrivate boat transfer from Piazzale Roma Venice to Grand Hotel
Luna Baglioni
p
Three nights in Cernobbio at five-star Hotel Villa D’Este in a
junior suite with lake view
p
Three nights in Venice at five-star Grand Hotel Luna Baglioni in a
junior suite with lagoon view
p
Two day Italy By Ferrari Tour on the most exciting roads of Italy
and Switzerland around Lake Como and Lake Lugano
p
Private boat transfer from Grand Hotel Luno Baglioni to
Piazzale Roma car rental office
p
Choice of Red Travel Car Portfolio: Ferrari 458 Spider,
Ferrari 458 Italia, Ferrari California, Ferrari 458 Speciale
(upon request with surcharge)
pPick up a 4 door Mercedes E Class automatic car rental car for
four days.
pFull Ferrari briefing
pIndependent visit to the Lamborghini Museum in Santa Agata
Bolognese (entrance fee 20 euro per person to be paid locally)
p
Full-kasko car insurance for all cars and up to 300km
Ferrari driving
pThree nights in Portofino at five-star Hotel Splendido in a
double with sea view
pRed Travel Staff, including a private Tour Director with his car
pIndependent self-drive from Portofino to Malpensa Airport
p
Mobile radio system connected with Red Travel Staff
while driving
pBuffet breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service
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Majestic Vistas
of Tuscany
One of the world’s most photographed landscapes is located
in the heart of Tuscany, where the Crete Senesi and Val d’Orcia
give birth to majestic cypress trees, fragrant olive groves
and breathtaking views. These spectacular vistas are the
inspiration for the background scenes in numerous Renaissance
paintings by great masters such as Leonardo da Vinci.
Experience all the beauty and charm of Tuscany by journeying
along her back roads in search of hidden treasures.
From $1,249
Land Only, P. P., Dbl. Occ.
6 Days, 5 Nights
Included Features
p
Five nights in a double or triple suite at the Villa Nottola,
a lovely country inn situated in the heart of the Vino Nobile
di Montepulciano wine country
p
Welcome basket of fresh fruit in your room
p
Welcome
toand
theChianti
area by your hosts
With visits
to Pompeii,drink
Siena,with
San introduction
Gimignano, Pisa
p
Buffet breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service
p
Three dinners with wine at the Villa
p
Wine, olive oil, and cheese tastings, hosted by a sommelier at
the Villa, followed by lunch
p
Hands-on, 2-hour culinary class with English instruction at the
Villa Nottola Restaurant
p
Visit to Enoteca La Fortezza in Montalcino, including a wine
tasting of the internationally acclaimed Brunello di Montalcino,
Tour Title
Majestic Vistas
of Umbria
From $1,249
Land Only, P. P., Dbl. Occ.
6 Days, 5 Nights
with admission to the fortress ramparts offering spectacular
views of the Val d’Orcia
p
Category EDMR VW Polo 4 door 5 speed manual shift with air
conditioning for six days including the 22% VAT, unlimited free
mileage, insurance coverage with zero deductible and 24-hour
road assistance to explore the surrounding gems of Montalcino,
Pienza, Cortona, Lake Trasimeno, and Citta’ della Pieve.
Hotel Villa Nottola: Pricing Per Person
Valid For Travel November 1, 2014 – January 10, 2015
And March 21– October 31, 2015
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
DOUBLE FOR
SUITE
SUITE
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$1,249.00 $1,149.00$2,099.00
Umbria, better known as Italy’s “Green Heart,” is located in central Italy
and is characterized by rolling hills, fragrant olive groves, and many
natural wonders. While the region is perhaps best known for Perugia,
host to the Annual International Umbria Jazz Festival, Umbria offers a
wide array of diverse destinations. There are the breathtaking hill towns
of Gubbio, Orvieto, and Todi; the art center Spello with paintings by
Pinturicchio; the medieval villages of San Gemini, Foligno, Spoleto, and
of course, Assisi, the contemplative spiritual center of Italy’s beloved
Saint Francis. The Umbria Region is famous for magnificent wines, olive
oil, Italy’s best cured meats, and of course the unique white truffle.
Included Features
p
Five nights in a classic double or triple room at the four-star
Hotel Fonte Cesia, located in the Medieval center of Todi
p
Welcome drink with introduction to the area by your hosts
p
Buffet breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service
p
Welcome dinner with wine in a typical restaurant featuring
fabulous Umbrian Specialties
p
Hands-on 4-hour cooking class with chef Lorena Autori
at the Percorsi Con Gusto Culinary School in nearby town San
Gemini, followed by dinner with typical Umbrian wine
p
Wine tasting with local delicacies of dried cured meats and
cheeses at the renowned Castello delle Regine in San Liberato
di Narni.
Visit includes a walking tour of the vineyards, a visit to the
wine-producing facilities, and the opportunity to purchase
wines at discounted rates
p
Visit to Frantoio Ricci, an olive oil mill located in the town of
Montecchio outside Orvieto. Visit includes virgin olive oil
tasting, explanation of the oil production process, and walking
tour of the olive grove
p
Category EDMR VW Polo 4 door 5 speed manual shift with
air conditioning for six days including the 22% VAT, unlimited
free mileage, insurance coverage with zero deductible and
24-hour road assistance.
Hotel Fonte Cesia: Pricing Per Person
Valid For Travel November 1, 2014 – October 31, 2015
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
DOUBLE FOR
SUITESUITESINGLE OCCUPANCY
$1,249.00$999.00 $2,099.00
A private, chauffeur driven program may also be arranged upon request, Please contact us for details!
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Fabled Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre are five coastal villages in the Province of La Spezia in the Ligurian Region of Italy. Their
names are Monterosso Al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. We have chosen select
hotels situated in Monterosso Al Mare and Portovenere. These packages are based on two people traveling
together.
From
Included Features
p
Five nights accommodation in a sea view room at the
selected hotel
p
Buffet breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service
p
Round trip private airport transfer from Pisa
p
Full day guided walking tour of Le Cinque Terre
p
Special “Le Cinque Terre Card” valid for two days,
includes admission to the National Park and inter-village
rail transportation
p
Wine tasting at a local winery
Land Only
P. P. Dbl. Occ.
6 Days, 5 Nights
Pricing Per Person, Double Occupancy
Deluxe Package
First Class Package
Premium Package
Porta Roca Hotel
March 27 – Oct. 31, 2015
Grand Hotel Portovenere
March 10 – Nov. 5, 2015
Locanda A Ca‘ du Gigante
March 1 – Nov. 30, 2015
$1,999.00
$1,799.00
$1,399.00
From $599
Land Only
P. P. Dbl. Occ.
6 Days, 5 Nights
Amalfi Coast
Culinary Adventure
Explore the spectacular Amalfi Coast at your own pace
on our Premium value packed package!
Included Features
p
Five nights accommodation at the Hotel Margherita eee
in Praiano
pBuffet breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service
p
Hands-on cooking class with English instruction at the
panoramic Ma’Ma Restaurant in Praiano followed by lunch
p
Winery visit, wine tasting accompanied with rustic snacks
at the Vesevus Winery on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius
p
Category MCMR FIAT 500 5 speed manual shift car rental
with unlimited free mileage, VAT taxes, and insurance
Pricing Per Person, Double Occupancy
Daily Departures. Validity Dates
Nov. 1 – Dec. 13, 2014
March 1 - 29, 2015
March 30, 2015 – May 3, 2015
Oct. 5, 2015 – Oct. 31, 2015
$599.00$799.00
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$1,399
May 4, 2015 – Oct. 4, 2015
$899.00
Aeolian Islands Explorer
From
$1,199
Land Only
P. P. Dbl. Occ.
6 Days, 5 Nights
p Island of Lipari (5 nights)
The Aeolian Islands have been a tourist mecca since the Phoenicians settled this volcanic
archipelago. Blessed with white and black sand beaches, thermal waters, natural mud
baths, and favorable climate, these islands will help cleanse your mind and spirit!
Premium Package | Hotel A Pinnata eeee pril 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015 & September 7, 2015 – October 31, 2015
A
$1,199.00 Per person, double occupancy
$260.00 Single Supplement
July 1, 2015 – August 1, 2015 & August 25 - September 9, 2015
$1,449.00 Per person, double occupancy
$285.00 Single Supplement
ugust 2 – 24, 2015 A
$1,699.00 Per person, double occupancy
$360.00 Single Supplement
First Class Package | Hotel Tritone eeee
pril 1, 2015 – June 30, 2015 & September 7, 2015 – October 31, 2015
A
$1,299.00 Per person, double occupancy
$260.00 Single Supplement
Included Features
p
Round trip private car transfer Catania or
Taormina to Milazzo
p
Round trip hydrofoil tickets to Lipari Island
p
Round trip transfers from Lipari port to
your hotel
p
5 night accommodations in a double standard
room with patio at the Hotel Tritone eeee
or Hotel A Pinnata eeee on the Island of Lipari
p
Welcome Drink at hotel
July 1, 2015 – August 1, 2015 & August 25 – September 6, 2015
$1,499.00 Per person, double occupancy
$285.00 Single Supplement
ugust 2 – 24, 2015 A
$1,799.00 Per person, double occupancy
$360.00 Single Supplement
p
Buffet breakfast daily
p
Choice of 4 lunches or dinners at the hotel
p
Gourmet Dinner at the renowned
Fillippino Restaurant
p
Guided excursion to Panarea and
Stromboli Islands
p
Pasta party with malvasia wine served on board
p
Entrance to the Archeological Museum in Lipari
p
Hotel taxes and service charges
OPTION 1 Guided soft trek hike to volcano’s crater
$80.00 per person
OPTION 2 Night Fishing with dinner on board
(minimum 6 participants) $110.00 per person
OPTION 3 Snorkeling Excursion on an inflatable boat,
equipment and assistance by qualified divers
$54.00 per person
OPTION 4 Scuba Diving Excursion on an inflatable boat,
equipment and assistance by qualified divers
$110.00 per person
OPTION 5Cooking class with hands-on English instruction
followed by dinner with wine at the acclaimed
Ristorante Fillipino Restaurant (minimum 4 participants)
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From $899
Land Only, P. P. Dbl. Occ.
6 Days, 5 Nights
Etruscan Culinary Adventure
FEATURING VALDICHIANA & VAL D’ORCIA
Our Premium Package is designed for food and wine enthusiasts exploring the back
roads and hidden gems of the Valdichiana and the Val D’Orcia, two of Tuscany’s most
scenic valleys steeped in tradition. Package includes two hands on cooking lessons,
a visit to a wine estate in Sant’Albino, a visit to a wine estate in Cetona, an olive oil
press in Cetona, and a pecorino cheese tasting in Pienza followed by lunch with wine.
Included Features
pFive nights accommodation at the Locanda del Tiglio ***S Cetona in a junior suite
pBuffet breakfast daily, hotel taxes & service charges
p
One 2-hour “hands-on” cooking classes followed by lunch or dinner with wine served
at the renowned Osteria Vecchia Da Nilo in Cetona
p
One 2 hour “hands on” cooking class followed by lunch or dinner at the Locanda del
Vino Nobile in Sant’Albino
pWinery visit, wine tasting with rustic snacks at the Cantina La Frasca of Cetona
pOlive oil tasting at a local olive oil press at the Cantina La Frasca of Cetona
p Admission to the Etruscan Museum in Chiusi
pPecorino cheese tasting followed by lunch with wine at the Da Falco Ristorante of Pienza
p
Category EDMR Volkswagen Polo four door five speed manual shift for six days,
including the 22% Vat tax, unlimited free mileage, collision damage waiver, mandatory
fire & theft protection, third party liability up to 2 million dollars, personal accident
insurance, zero – 0 – deductible, 24-hour road assistance.
Premium Option
Locanda del Tiglio eee
Validity January 6, 2015 – March 31, 2015
October 2, 2015 – November 30, 2015 &
December 1 - 20, 2015
$899.00 per person, double occupancy
Validity April 1, 2015 – September 30, 2015
$1,049.00 per person, double occupancy
Vacation may be personalized with soft trekking,
biking, fishing, or mushroom hunting when in
season. Contact us for details!
Hidden Culinary Treasures
of Tuscany
From
$1,299
Land Only,
P. P. Dbl. Occ.
6 Days, 5 Nights
Specifically designed for food and wine enthusiasts, our five night program explores the backroads and hidden gems of one
of Italy’s most beautiful regions. All packages include two hands-on cooking lessons, a visit to a wine estate in Chianti, a visit
to an olive oil press in Chianti, and to a local gourmet specialty shop.
Included Features
pFive nights deluxe category accommodation at selected hotels
pBuffet breakfast daily, hotel taxes & service charges
p
Two 2-hour “hands-on” cooking classes at 5PM followed by dinner with wine served in the
magnificent 18th-century kitchen at the Palazzo Leopoldo
pWinery visit, wine tasting with rustic snacks at a local estate in Chianti
pOlive oil tasting at a local olive oil press in Radda in Chianti
pDry-cured meat tasting at a famous gourmet food shop in Greve in Chianti
p
Category EDMR Volkswagen Polo four-door five-speed manual shift for six days, including the 22%
Vat tax, unlimited free mileage, collision damage waiver, mandatory fire & theft protection, third party
liability up to 2 million dollars, personal accident insurance, zero – 0 – deductible, 24-hour road assistance.
Deluxe Option: Palazzo Leopoldo eeee
Validity Dates:
Feb. 12, 2015 – April 1, 2015
& Nov. 1, 2015 – Dec. 25, 2015
$1,349.00
per person, double occupancy
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First Class Option: Palazzo San Niccolò eeee
April 2, 2015 – July 31, 2015
& Sept. 1, 2015 – Oct. 31, 2015
Validity Dates:
April 7, 2015 – June 13, 2015
& Aug. 1, 2015 – Oct. 17, 2015
June 14, 2015 – July 31, 2015
& Oct. 18 – Nov. 1, 2015
$1,449.00
$1,249.00
$1,299.00
per person, double occupancy
per person, double occupancy
per person, double occupancy
The Alluring
Amalfi Coast
From
$2,599
Land Only
P. P. Dbl. Occ.
8 Days, 7 Nights
p Positano (3 nights) p Capri (3 nights) p Naples (1 night)
We have designed a deluxe seven-night package featuring three nights in the charming town of Positano, three nights on
the enchanting Island of Capri, and one night in Naples, all in deluxe and superior first-class properties. Explore the shops
and galleries of Positano, savoring the famous Limoncello (a cordial made from locally grown, mouthwatering lemons);
enjoy an informative guided tour of the Pompeii excavations; visit the outstanding Vesevus Winery located on the slopes
of Mount Vesuvius with breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples.
This independent vacation also includes a private boat transfer
between Positano and Capri, with your own crew and
refreshments served aboard. This package is based on
two people traveling together. You don’t need to be rich
or famous to purchase this delightful vacation
package at our competitive low rates!
Included Features
pPrivate car transfer from Naples Airport to Positano
p
Three nights in Positano at select hotels, double room
with sea view
p
Three nights in Capri at select hotels, double room with
sea view
pOne night in Naples at select hotels, double room
p
Private yacht transfer between Positano and Capri with
refreshments aboard
pBuffet breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service
p
Full day excursion to Pompeii, including private car/driver,
half-day local guide, entrance fee to excavation site
p
Winery visit, wine tasting, followed by lunch with wine
at the Vesevus Wine Estate in Borgo Tre Case on the
slopes of Mt. Vesuvius (pick up at Naples Port and drop
off at Hotel)
p
Round trip shuttle transfers, luggage handling included,
from the Capri pier to the Hotel
p
Hydrofoil tickets Capri to Naples
p
Private car transfer from Naples Hotel to Naples Airport
Our Hotels
Positano
First Class Package Deluxe Package
Hotel Buca di Bacco or similar
Le Agavi Hotel or similar
Capri
First Class Package Deluxe Package
Hotel Weber Ambassador or similar
Hotel Caesar Augustus or similar
Naples
First Class Package Deluxe Package
Grand Hotel Santa Lucia or similar
Grand Hotel Vesuvio or similar
Pricing Per Person Double Occupancy
First Class Packages May 1 – Sept. 30, 2015
$2,799
April 3 – 30 And Oct 1 – 31, 2015
$2,599
Deluxe Packages
May 1 – Sept. 30, 2015
$4,269
April 18 – May 31 & Oct. 1 – 20, 2015
$3,599
Extra nights at any of the included hotels are available upon request
at a supplementary cost based on travel dates. Vacation may be
personalized to suit. Please contact us for details.
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Private Sightseeing
Our independent sightseeing is the best way to explore Italy. Donna Franca offers an extensive list of private sightseeing
venues in any city you may visit, whether you need a full-day service with a private car and driver, the help of an Englishspeaking guide/lecturer, or pre-arranged meals, wine tastings, and entrance fees. Here are the most requested excursions.
English-speaking guide/lecturers are available in any city in both Italy and Sicily.
ROME
SIENA AND SAN GIMIGNANO
AMALFI COAST
Half day private car with English-speaking driver
and three (3) hour private licensed Englishspeaking guide for Ancient and Imperial Rome
with entrance to Colosseum prepaid.
Six (6) hour private car with English-speaking
driver for Siena and San Gimignano excursion.
The package includes two (2) hour private
walking tour of Siena with English-speaking
licensed guide, including the entrance to the
Piccolomini Library and tasting of Cantuccini
cookies. Proceed to San Gimignano. Winery
estate lunch with your choice of the Fattoria di
San Pancrazio or the Tenuta di Torciano.
Private car with English-speaking driver from
Sorrento or Naples for Pompeii or Herculaneum
excursion. The package includes two (2) hour
private walking tour with English-speaking
guide to your choice of the Pompeii or
Herculaneum Excavations with entrance fee to
the Archaeological Park included.
(2) $240 per person
(3/5) $205 per person
(6/8) $126 per person
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter’s
Basilica inside visit (4 hour service). The package
includes private car transfer with Englishspeaking driver from your hotel, private licensed
English-speaking guide, Vatican Museums &
Sistine Chapel prepaid, whisper headsets for St.
Peter’s Basilica.
(2) $365 per person
(3/5) $315 per person
(6/8) $195 per person
Full day Tivoli, Villa D’Este and Roman Castle
Districts excursion. The package includes six (6)
hour private car with English-speaking driver,
four (4) hour private licensed guide to visit
Tivoli Villa D’Este Gardens and Water Park and
Hadrian’s Villa inside visit. Entrance fee prepaid.
(2) $525 per person
(3/5) $389 per person
(6/8) $225 per person
FLORENCE
Three (3) hour private walking tour of Florence
with English-speaking licensed guide. The
package includes prepaid entrance and
reservations to your choice of the Accademia
Gallery, the Uffizi Gallery, the Bargello Museum
or Boboli Gardens.
(2) $170 per person
(3/5) $169 per person
(6/8) $95 per person
CHIANTI REGION (TUSCANY)
Six (6) hour private car with English-speaking
driver for Chianti Region Tour. The package
includes your choice of entrance to the Castello
di Brolio in Gaiole in Chianti or to the Castello di
Volpaia in Radda, winery visit and wine tasting.
(2) $359 per person
(3/5) $315 per person
(6/8) $225 per person
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(2) $449 per person
(3/5) $379 per person
(6/8) $288 per person
SIENA
Four (4) hour private car with English-speaking
driver for Siena excursion. The package includes
two (2) hour private walking tour of Siena with
English-speaking licensed guide, including the
entrance to the Piccolomini Library and tasting
of Ricciarelli cookies.
(2) $402 per person
(3/5) $325 per person
(6/8) $198 per person
VENICE
Two (2) hour private walking tour of Venice
with English-speaking licensed guide, including
St. Mark’s Square Pass with choice of entrance
to the Doge’s Palace, the Correr Museum, the
Archaeological Museum or Marciana Library.
(2) $165 per person
(3/5) $145 per person
(6/8) $95 per person
Private Gondola Serenade along the canals of
Venice with your own musicians (35 minutes
service).
(2) $285 per person
(3/5) $265 per person
(6/8) $135 per person
Private “Cicchetti and Bacari” Tour of Venice. The
package includes two (2) hour English-speaking
guide to visit two wine bars with cicchetti tasting
(Venetian tapas) served with wine or Prosecco.
(2) $128 per person
(3/5) $99 per person
(6/8) $89 per person
(2) $359 per person
(3/5) $305 per person
(6/8) $179 per person
Full day private car with English-speaking driver
from Sorrento or Naples for Pompeii and Mt.
Vesuvius excursion. The package includes two (2)
hour private walking tour with English-speaking
guide to Pompeii Excavations with entrance fee
to the Archaeological Park included. Proceed
to the Vesevus Winery for a winery visit, wine
tasting and lunch.
(2) $419 per person
(3/5) $389 per person
(6/8) $259 per person
Full day Capri/Anacapri excursion. The package
includes round trip transfer Sorrento hotel/
Sorrento Pier, round trip hydrofoil, guided island
tour with local licensed English-speaking guide,
entrance to the Villa San Michele.
(2) $499 per person
(3/5) $375 per person
(6/8) $269 per person
Full day private car with English-speaking driver
from Naples for Amalfi Coast excursion. The
package includes private local licensed Englishspeaking guide for Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi
and Ravello and entrance to the Villa Rufolo in
Ravello and to the Museo della Carta in Amalfi.
(2) $499 per person
(3/5) $409 per person
(6/8) $220 per person
Full day private car with English speaking driver
for Naples excursion. The package includes
private local licensed English-speaking guide and
entrance to Santa Chiara Cloister and San Severo
Chapel.
(2) $469 per person
(3/5) $310 per person
(6/8) $195 per person
Private
Shore Excursions
ROME
Full day shore excursion from
Civitavecchia Port to Rome with an
English speaking guide including a
half day city tour of Ancient and
Imperial Rome with the Colosseum
inside visit. (10 hours car or van, 3
hours guide) $495.00 per person
(2 persons), $350.00 per person
(3 persons), $275.00 (4 persons)
Full day shore excursion from
Civitavecchia Port to Rome with an
English speaking guide including a
guided visit to the Vatican Museums
& Sistine Chapel (closed Sunday) with
entrance and reservations prepaid,
and a guided city tour of Ancient and
Imperial Rome with the Colosseum
inside visit. (10 hours car or van, 4
hours guide) $585.00 per person
(2 persons), $430.00 per person
(3 persons), $345.00 (4 persons)
The more discerning traveler prefers to enjoy personalized private
shore excursions instead of scrambling to reach their designated
motor coach and travel with a string of busses that are offered by
the cruise lines. Donna Franca Tours continues to offer the very
best in custom designed shore excursions for all ports of call in Italy.
Here are a few samples. For further information and to create your
very own private shore excursion based on your personal interests
and port of call, please contact us!
FLORENCE
Full day shore excursion from
Livorno Port to Florence with
English speaking guide for a half
day walking tour of Florence with
Renaissance Highlights including
entrance to the Accademia Gallery
(closed Monday) (10 hours car or
van, 3 hours guide) $588.00 per
person (2 persons) $415.00 per
person (3 persons) $309.00 per
person (4 persons)
PISA & LUCCA
Full day shore excursion from
Livorno Port to Pisa and Lucca with
English speaking guide including
the Square of Miracles in Pisa and
San Michele Church in Lucca (9
hours car or van, 4 hours guide)
$589.00 per person (2 persons),
$400.00 per person (3 persons),
$300.00 per person (4 persons)
Unique
Cultural Experiences
ROME
GLADIATOR SCHOOL - Experience the glories of
the Roman Empire during a two hour visit to a
Roman Cultural Society which preserves ancient
traditions. Enjoy a guided visit to the museum, a
hands on gladiator training session highlighting
both offensive and defensive tactics, rental
of a traditional Roman Toga, and graduation
certificate. Ideal for families and bonding!
$165.00 per person (2 persons) $145.00 per
person (3 persons) $110.00 per person (4 persons)
A COOK FOR A DAY - A hands on 3 hour lesson
with passionate English instruction with a choice
of a pasta making or pastry making class. An
apron and chef’s hat is gifted as a souvenir.
$129.00 per person
ROMAN MOSAICS CLASS - Enjoy an afternoon
learning the ancient art of mosaic-making.
Following an introductive lesson about the
techniques of Roman mosaics, you will practice
the principles of texture, composition, marble tile
cutting, making your own mosaic-piece to take
home. 2½ hour class $90.00 per person
ARTISAN AND HISTORICAL SHOPS - Explore the
hidden side alleys and small squares of the
Eternal City with a local guide and visit some
of the most picturesque artisan shops of the
city. This 3 hour tour will take you to see 4 to 5
“botteghe” where local masters hand craft their
treasures. $120.00 per person (2 persons), $78.00
per person (3 persons), $58.00 per person (4 persons)
CHIANTI
Full day shore excursion from
Livorno Port to the Chianti
Countryside with winery visit, wine
tasting, lunch with wine ( 9 hours
car or van) $515.00 per person
(2 persons), $395.00 per person
(3 persons), $335.00 per person
(4 persons)
VENICE
Private shore excursion from the
Venice Maritime Station to St.
Mark’s Square includes a private
motor launch with assistance to
St. Mark’s Square, a private guided
walking tour of Venice including
entrance and reservations the
Doge’s Palace. (guide service
3 hours) $535.00 per person
(2 persons) $398.00 per person
(3 persons), $336.00 per person
(4 persons)
Full day private shore excursion
from Naples to Pompeii and Mt.
Vesuvius with English speaking
guide including a walking tour
of the Pompeii Excavations for 2
hours, winery visit, wine tasting,
followed by lunch with wine on the
slopes of Mt Vesuvius (8 hours car
or van, 2 hours guide) $415.00 per
person (2 persons), $310.00 per
person (3 persons), $266.00 per
person (4 persons)
Full day private shore excursion from
Naples to the Amalfi Coast with
English speaking guide entrance
fee to Villa Rufolo included (8 hours
car or van, 6 hours guide) $509.00
per person (2 persons), $345.00
per person (3 persons), $285.00
per person (4 persons)
No matter where your travels may take you throughout Italy,
Donna Franca Tours offers wide variety of unique cultural
experiences designed to enhance your vacation with lasting
memories. Here are a few samples of what we can offer.
FLORENCE
TASTING TOUR OF FLORENCE - Enjoy a private
walking tour featuring Florence’s gourmet
highlights, with unique specialty shops, the colorful
Market of San Lorenzo, kitchen utensil shops,
porcelain artisans, while “Tasting” local specialties.
3 Hours $160.00 per person (2 persons), $119.00 per
person (3 persons), $98.00 per person (4 persons)
FLORENTINE HILLS SUNSET BIKING TOUR - A unique
adventure where you will explore the panoramic
and little known spots of Florence on a Bianchi
Bike led by a professional English speaking guide.
2 hours. $79.00 per person
COOKING SCHOOL – Enjoy a morning or afternoon
hands-on cooking class with English instruction
followed by lunch or dinner with wine of the
days preparations (3 hours). $249.00 per person
(2 persons), $229.00 per person (3 persons), $215.00
per person (4 persons).
WINE APPRECIATION CLASS AT A FLORENTINE
PALAZZO – Learn about tasting of DOCG Chianti,
Chianti Classico, and Vernaccia di San Gimignano
with an English speaking sommelier (1½ hours)
$60.00 per person (minimum 2 persons)
VENICE
NAPLES
CANNAREGIO AND THE JEWISH GHETTO - A unique
walk through one of the most ancient quarters
of the city. This tour includes some monuments,
palaces and churches as well as the famous
Jewish Ghetto, the first in Europe. You may join
a visit of the Jewish Synagogues with specialized
guides. Private guide and entrance fees included.
(2 hours) $187.00 per person (2 persons), $139.00 per
person (3 persons), $114.00 per person (4 persons)
HISTORIC GONDOLA YARD - The “Gondola” is
undoubtedly the symbol of Venice. Discover all
the secrets of a gondola by visiting one of the
most ancient and famous “squero” (yard) of
Venice with a private guide. – (2 hours) $290.00
per person (2 persons), $195.00 per person (3
persons), $145.00 per person (4 persons)
COOKING CLASS - Venice is a fabulous experience
that can involve all the senses, its beauty will surprise
your sight, but a cooking lesson will involve all the
rest! A cooking lesson will start from Rialto market,
then the savors and the perfumes of all the products
are transformed into a mouthwatering recipe.
(2 hours) $220.00 per person
SORRENTO
GELATO MAKING CLASS – – Learn the secrets of
delicious Italian gelato during a hands-on lesson
at one of Sorrento’s most prized Gelateria. After
class, savor the gelati you made and receive a
certificate of attendance and special recipe
booklet. $59.00 per person (2 persons), $40.00 per
person (3 persons), $30.00 per person (4 persons)
SUNSET CRUISE – A private cruise along the
magnificent coast on board of a Wellcraft 34
yacht with Prosecco and snacks to take in “La
Dolce Vita” from a different perspective (2 hours)
$439.00 per person (2 persons), $290.00 per person
(3 persons), $220.00 per person (4 persons)
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The Most Acclaimed Resort Hotels
Donna Franca Tours is pleased to offer to you a wide assortment of acclaimed resort properties, castles, villas, noble palaces and
country inns. Our purchasing power as a well-established tour operator with fifty years of collaboration with major hoteliers
has enabled us to negotiate the very best in affordable rates.
Contact our Italy specialists to inquire about current rates and promotions offered to us on a daily basis.
AMALFI COAST & CAPRI 
AMALFI
IL SARACENO eeeee A lovely
deluxe 50 seaview room hotel. The
swimming pool, a lovely garden, two
fine restaurants and a private beach
make this property a gem.
SANTA CATERINA
eeeee
Conveniently located on the outskirts of
Amalfi, this e­ legant early 20th Century
building offers 60 fully appointed
rooms, two restaurants, two bars and
a private beach.
GRAND HOTEL EXCELSIOR eeee
A unique resort hotel perched upon a
hill with unsurpassed views of Amalfi,
this property features a panoramic
swimming pool with an annexed bar
built into a natural cove, private beach
with elevator, a private chapel and
ample parking.
LUNA CONVENTO
eeee
A former
cloister transformed into an exquisite
4-star hotel with a spectacular view.
Many rooms are furnished in a classic
style and overlook the sea. The property
offers a salt water swimming pool,
solarium, sun deck, two panoramic
restaurants and an American bar.
MIRAMALFI
eeee
The Hotel
Miramalfi is a lovely 4-star hotel
featuring fully a­ppointed rooms, a
panoramic restaurant, bar, sea water
swimming pool with deck and private
beach.
POSITANO
eeeee A
lovely deluxe property with 58 fully
appointed seaview rooms. A swimming
pool and a fine terrace restaurant are
on the premises
COVO DEI SARACENI
eeeee This wellknown deluxe property features fully
appointed rooms with breathtaking
views of the sea. Its cantilevered
terraces, sloping gardens, swimming
pool and tennis court at sea level
perfectly compliment the natural line
of the rocky coast. Its restaurant offers
international and regional cuisine.
IL SAN PIETRO
LE AGAVI eeeee Le Agavi offers 63
elegant, spacious rooms and 7 suites,
all of which have a unique style and
either a balcony or terrace overlooking
the clear waters of the Bay of Positano.
A swimming pool, private beach, and
elegant restaurant are on the premises.
eeeee One of the
most acclaimed hotels in Italy, Le
LE SIRENUSE
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Sirenuse offers all of the comforts of
a luxury hotel while maintaining the
atmosphere of a private home. A
private beach, swimming pool and spa
are on the premises, and the hotel’s
La Sponda Restaurant offers elegant
dining and gourmet regional cuisine.
eeee This fourstar hotel offers modern facilities, fine
services, and a fine restaurant, and is
known for its warm atmosphere and
hospitality.
BUCA DI BACCO
EDEN ROC SUITES HOTELeeee
The Eden Roc Suites is a firstclass, family-owned hotel, fully
appointed with a grand terrace
overlooking the “Garden of Eden”.
The hotel is strategically located with
seaview rooms, swimming pool and a
restaurant featuring local specialties.
L'ANCORA HOTELeeee Overlooks
the long beach where you can go for
a pleasant walk, and is very close to
the shopping center within walking
distance. The view from the hotel
suites is unmatched: it takes in the
roofs of Positano between Li Galli and
Torre Fornillo and stretches towards
the horizon. The hotel is equipped with
every comfort.
PALAZZO MURAT
eeee
Palazzo
Murat is an elegant hotel made from
the restoration of a 17th Century
palace situated in the pedestrian
area in the heart of town. The
property features precious decor,
period furniture and an extra­ordinary
restaurant, making it one of the more
unique properties in Positano.
RAVELLO
CARUSO
eeeee
This deluxe property offers a breathtaking range of
54 rooms, of which 36 are suites and
18 are double rooms. This property has
been splendidly restored and enjoys a
stunning sea view with a panoramic
heated pool, fitness center and
gourmet restaurant.
GIORDANO eeee Centrally located
near Villa Rufolo, the hotel features
a garden with private pool and fully
appointed rooms. Complimentary
parking is available.
MARMORATA RAVELLO MARE
eeee
This fine sea front property
has been ­
recently refurbished and
offers fully ­appointed rooms, many
with balconies offering privacy and
tranquility.
CAPRI
eeeee Situated in
Ana Capri, and offering breathtaking
views over the Bay of Naples and
Island of ­Ischia, this spa resort offers 79
luxurious rooms and suites featuring
marble baths, balconies and seaview.
Deluxe rooms offer a sitting area,
patio, private garden and personal
heated pool. The Capri Beauty Farm
is a fully equipped spa which offers
personalized programs and t­ reatments.
CAPRI PALACE
GRAND HOTEL QUISISANA eeeee
LA FLORIDIANA eeee A charming
hotel in a central quiet position five
minutes from the famous Piazzetta,
all rooms are tastefully appointed and
have large balconies with a view of the sea.
LUNA eeee The Hotel Luna is situated
in the center of Capri, bordering the
sea, the Gardens of Cesare Augustus
and the Charterhouse of San Giacomo.
“There is no other spectacle on earth
which can compare with this !” wrote
Alexandre Dumas as he gazed at the
Faraglioni rocks way back in 1816.
As you sit on the sweeping terrace,
watching the setting sun paint the
legendary sea stacks a shade of fiery
red, or stroll through the gardens on a
summer evening, in the silvery light of
the Capri moon. Great amenities and
the perfect location.
WEBER AMBASSADOR eeee This
fine hotel, located in one of the most
beautiful areas of the island, the Bay
of Marina Piccola offers breathtaking
view of the Faraglioni. All rooms
are fully appointed with modern
amenities. Scuba diving, windsurfing
and kayaking activities are available on
the premises.
SICILY 
PALERMO
HILTON VILLA IGIEA eeeee This
deluxe property overlooking the sea
offers a magnificent swimming pool
and gourmet restaurant specializing
in Sicilian cuisine as well as 110
rooms and 6 prestigious suites, all fully
appointed.
POSEIDON eeee 48 rooms and four
suites, all with private terraces, and
elegantly furnished make this property
a hidden gem.
Since 1845 the Grand Hotel Quisisana
has been receiving its guests in an
atmosphere of exclusive elegance.
The resort offers 150 stylish rooms,
delightful gardens, a swimming pool
overlooking the Faraglioni and Augusta
Gardens. There is also an indoor pool,
fitness center, tennis courts and the
“Quisibeauty” Spa.
SAVOIAeee The Hotel Savoia is
LA SCALINATELLA eeeee This fine
One of Taormina’s most luxurious
properties, and offering old world
glamour, the majority of the rooms
have their own panoramic seaview
terrace.
PUNTA TRAGARA eeee An elegant
Famous for its “Literary Terrace”, with
spectacular views of Mount Etna and
the sea, each exquisitely furnished
room has its own balcony.
located in a panoramic position in
the centre of Positano, overlooking
the famous Piazzetta dei Mulini.
The Hotel is family run and has
recently been restored still preserving
its Mediterranean style with vaulted
ceiling and majolica floor, airconditioned rooms. Breakfast is served
on the terrace overlooking Positano.
VILLA FRANCA eeee Located over­
looking the coast, all the property’s
rooms are fully appointed, with
balconies overlooking the sea. This
property offers a swimming pool and
a restaurant specializing in regional
gourmet cuisine.
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five-star hotel located in the center
of the island, offers modern facilities.
The Scalinatella is known for its fine
service and warm atmosphere much
appreciated by all its guests.
building in perfect harmony with
its surroundings reigning over a
dramatically beautiful scenery, the
hotel offers guests splendid rooms
and suites furnished with antiques.
This property features two sea water
swimming pools, a whirlpool, an indoor
restaurant, an outdoor restaurant and
beauty center.
TAORMINA
GRAND HOTEL SAN PIETRO eeeee
GRAND HOTEL TIMEO
eeeee
SAN DOMENICO PALACE eeeee
Formerly a 13th Century monastery,
this internationally acclaimed hotel has
111 fully refurbished rooms, is centrally
located, has a private swimming
pool and is surrounded by a unique
cloistered park.
The Most Acclaimed Resort Hotels
AEOLIAN ISLANDS 
LIPARI
TRITONE eeeee An elegant Mediterranean style property overlooking
the sea featuring a wellness centre,
swimming pool and hydro massage
pool with thermal waters. Only a few
minutes from the centre of town and
the Portinente beach, the hotel offers
fabulous meals in its elegant restaurant, serving typical Mediterranean and
­Aeolian cuisine à la carte.
VILLA MELIGUNIS eeee A historic
18th Century villa located in the
ancient center of Lipari with 32 fully-appointed rooms and breathtaking
seaviews. The terrace restaurant offers
an enchanting view of the coast and
the ancient Acropolis of Lipari.
We will always
remember the trip and
how flawlessly
things went.
—Alana
SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE
IMPERIALE PALACE eeeee
Originally a private villa built in 1889,
this Deluxe property is surrounded
by a large park, and offers 106 fully
appointed seaview rooms, a charming
café with Liberty style furniture, a
panoramic restaurant, a swimming
pool and private beach.
GRAND HOTEL MIRAMARE eeee
This first class property offers the
elegance of classic style combined
with gracious Italian living. Its 84
fully-appointed rooms offer romantic
views of the sea and of the tropical
gardens, sided by an emerald pool
and a private beach.
LIDO PALACE eeee An ideal property for families with children, this
fully renovated hotel is located on the
beautiful Gulf of Santa Margherita
Ligure, and offers 54 rooms and
suites featuring sitting area, bedroom
with balcony over-looking the sea,
bathroom facilities and a small
kitchen.
METROPOLE eeee This first-class
property features fully-appointed
rooms and is situated in a picturesque
and sunny position with a beautiful
park and private beach.
CINQUE TERRE 
SARDINIAEMERALD COAST 
PORTO CERVO
LE GINESTRE eeee This fine 80 room
property is immersed in a private
park and features a swimming pool,
restaurant, tennis courts and private
beach. All rooms are fully appointed.
ITALIAN RIVIERA 
CAMOGLI
CENOBIO DEI DOGI eeee This
enchanting hotel is located on the Gulf
of Paradise and offers fully refurbished
rooms, a 17th Century chapel,
swimming pool, private restaurant and
is surrounded by an ancient park.
PORTOFINO
SPLENDIDO eeeee Perched high in
the cliffs above Portofino, this deluxe
property offers beautifully decorated
rooms and suites. A superb restaurant
specializing in regional cuisine is on the
premises.
SPLENDIDO MARE eeee This sister
property of the Hotel Splendido is
situated in the heart of Portofino and
offers wonderful views of the harbor
and the Castle of San Giorgio. Amenities include a gym, beauty center, and
a courtesy shuttle service to and from
the Splendido.
PORTO ROCA eeee (Monterosso
al Mare) A first class property
overlooking the water with exquisitely
furnished and fully appointed
rooms, this resort features a great
view, charming atmosphere and
fine restaurant to make it an ideal
hideaway for honeymooners.
LA COLONNINA eee (Monterosso
al Mare) This small hotel is located in
the historical center of Monterosso al
Mare just near the main square and
within walking distance of the train
station.
LA SPIAGGIA eee (Monterosso al
Mare) Located where the town’s main
road meets the world class beach; this
family operated property is a fantastic
location to experience “la dolce vita”.
VILLA
ARGENTINA
eee
(Riomaggiore) Located in the heart
of the old village this property is
the perfect location from which to
explore the five panoramic villages
and hills which make up the Cinque
Terre.
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE
eeee Renovated from a 12th Century
monastery, this property is located
just outside of Le Cinque Terre and
offers a fully equipped gym, fitness
room and a large gourmet restaurant
with scenic terrace overlooking
the sea.
LAKE COMO 
BELLAGIO
fully refurbished and offers all modern
amenities and complete comfort.
VILLA SERBELLONI eeeee The only
deluxe property in Bellagio offers
95 fully-appointed rooms and suites
either with lake or park views. All are
elegantly furnished in a traditional
Northern Italian style.
BELVEDERE eee This 65-room
property overlooks Lake Como and
all rooms are fully-appointed. The
gourmet restaurant located on a
panoramic terrace adds an old world
charm to this lovely hotel.
DU LAC eeee This boutique, fullyappointed property is the ideal place to
experience Lake Como. From the roofgarden you can enjoy the beauty of the
lake as far as the slopes of the Alps and
bask in the warm glow of the sun.
COMO
BARCHETTA EXCELSIOR eeee A
beautiful property located in the main
square and offering fully-appointed
rooms with lake view. The gourmet
restaurant specializes in international
and regional cuisine.
PALACE HOTEL eeee A lovely first
class hotel overlooking Lake Como, all
rooms are elegantly decorated.
CERNOBBIO – COMO
VILLA D’ESTE eeeee A marvelous
princely estate from the 16th Century
converted to a hotel in 1873 and
situated on a 10-acre property, the Villa
D’Este offers elegant outdoor dining
and 100 years of tradition. The unique
pool floats on the lake and fine Italian
cuisine is served on the elegant veranda.
This resort is one of the most desirable
in Italy.
TREMEZZO
GRAND HOTEL TREMEZZO PALACE
eeeee A deluxe property overlooking
Lake Como and surrounded by
enchanting terraces, this property
offers a heated swimming pool, tennis
court and fitness center.
LAKE MAGGIORE 
BAVENO
STRESA
GRAND HOTEL DES ILES
BORROMEES eeeee This Deluxe
property is immersed in a park
overlooking Lake Maggiore. It offers
172 fully-appointed rooms, many with
lake view. The two swimming pools,
tennis courts, private heliport, large
parking and health center make this
property a great destination.
HOTEL SIMPLON eeee The hotel
offers 115 cozy rooms and suites
and is linked by an Art Gallery with
the Grand Hotel Dino, offering the
greatest convenience to the guests of
the Zacchera Hotels. The Hotel Simplon
is surrounded by an age-old park, a
few meters from the lake shore.
GRAND HOTEL BRISTOL eeee
This beautiful hotel overlooks Lake
Maggiore, conveniently located only
a short walk from the shops and local
restaurants in downtown Stresa. All
rooms have been renovated and offer
a mix of traditional and contemporary
decor. The onsite restaurant offers
both local and international cuisine.
REGINA PALACE HOTEL eeee A
charming art deco property overlooking the lake and the Islands
of Borromeo, surrounded by
beautiful manicured gardens, this
property offers 175 elegant and
fully-appointed rooms, many over­
looking the lake, a fitness center with
gym, sauna, Jacuzzi and swimming
pool. Its first class restaurant specializes
in regional cuisine.
LAKE GARDA 
GARDONE RIVIERA
VILLA DEL SOGNO eeeee This fin du
sieclè villa retains a charming Liberty
style and has been fully restored with
elegantly furnished rooms overlooking
the lake.
VENICE 
GRAND HOTEL DINO eeee The
largest hotel on Lake Maggiore, this
property is surrounded by a centennial
park with Italian Gardens overlooking
the lake and the Borromeo Islands.
All rooms offer the latest modern
amenities, and the bar and restaurant,
featuring regional cuisine, are located
on a spacious terrace with lake view.
Fitness center is also on the premises.
SIMPLON eeee A lovely four-star
property surrounded by a beautiful
park situated only a few meters from
Lake Maggiore. The hotel has been
CIPRIANI eeeee This deluxe property
located on the Giudecca provides the
most refined of Venetian hospitality
and features fully-appointed and
exquisitely decorated bedrooms and
suites. A private launch shuttle is
available to San Marco Square.
PALAZZO VENDRAMIN eeeee
This deluxe 15th Century residence is
linked to the Hotel Cipriani through
an ancient flowered loggia. The
apartments offer magnificent views
overlooking the lagoon and Piazza San
Marco. All the Cipriani facilities, as well
as butler services, are available to hotel
clients.
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Castles, Villas,
Noble Palaces & Country Inns
TOSCANA/TUSCANY 
CORTONA
eeee A first class Relais
& Chateaux property with 9 frescoed bedrooms,
this property features a classic Tuscan restaurant
personally supervised by the owner. Culinary lessons
and wine tastings can be arranged on the premises.
RELAIS IL FALCONIERE
SAN GIMIGNANO
RELAIS SANTA CHIARA
eeee Located just outside
the medieval walls of San Gimignano this hotel has
41 well-appointed rooms & suites and features a
swimming pool and gardens.
FLORENCE
eeeee Once an
18th century noble palace, Villa Medici is now a
luxurious 90 room hotel in the center of Florence,
complete with lovely private gardens and swimming
pool. The Lorenzo dé Medici Restaurant offers the
best of Italian and international cuisine.
CASOLE D'ELSA
CASTELLO DI CASOLE eeeee In the heart of
Tuscany, near the mythic cities of Florence, Siena and
San Gimignano, is Castello di Casole – A Timbers
Resort. One of the largest private estates in all of Italy,
Castello di Casole is set among 4,200 acres of rolling
hills, sweeping valleys, Tuscan vineyards and olive
groves. Two cypress-lined lanes ascend to a historic
castle that has been carefully restored into an intimate
boutique 5-star hotel in the grand European tradition.
GRAND HOTEL VILLA MEDICI
FIESOLE – FLORENCE
eeeee An ancient monastery
­ esigned by Michelangelo and located in the serene
d
­tranquility of Fiesole, in the hills above Florence,
this property features 28 fully-appointed rooms
and suites. The hotel has a private pool and offers
complimentary transportation to the city.
VILLA SAN MICHELE
VILLA FIESOLE eeee This beautifully restored 19th
century villa is located in the Fiesole hills just 3 km
from the center of Florence, and features frescoed
ceilings and an old, recently restored characteristic
greenhouse. Its 32 rooms are all fully refurbished with
modern comforts.
SIENA
CERTOSA DI MAGGIANO eeee This 14th Century
monastery is today one of the most frequented
gourmet gathering points in Tuscany for local cuisine
and fine wines. The property enjoys panoramic
views of Tuscany and is located only 1km from
downtown Siena.
RADDA IN CHIANTI
PALAZZO LEOPOLDO eeee A lovely 47-room
patrician villa converted to a first class property, this
fine manor house has undergone total restoration,
yet maintains its former splendor and charm. Buffet
breakfast is served in the magnificent 18th Century
kitchen or on the terrace overlooking the vineyards.
VILLA SCACCIAPENSIERI
GROSSETO
L’ANDANA eeeee (Castiglione della Pescaia)
This new deluxe resort features an internationally
acclaimed r­estaurant under the supervision of Alain
Ducasse, spa, golf driving range and a romantic
private chapel. Once a Medici villa where Grand
Duke Leopold II and his court resided, the 33 rooms
and suites merge a natural Tuscan setting with the
hotelier’s fascination of history.
LUCCA
PALAZZO ALEXANDER eeee A charming 16room Liberty-style hotel located in the historical
center of Lucca, this property has been elegantly
refurbished and features a breakfast room and
panoramic terrace over looking the red roofs of
the city.
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Set atop one of
the enchanting Tuscan Hills, only 2 km from Siena,
and surrounded by a park, this lovely villa has a
swimming pool and tennis courts. A typical day starts
with breakfast on the panoramic terrace with a
breathtaking view of Siena.
GAIOLE IN CHIANTI
eeee A medieval
hamlet converted to a country resort surrounded
by vineyards and olive groves, excellent restaurant,
winery, wellness center, outdoor pool, choice
accommodations and apartments.
BORGO CASA AL VENTO
PIENZA
RELAIS IL CHIOSTRO DI PIENZA eeee Situated in
the center of Renaissance Pienza, and overlooking
the Val D’Orcia, this property is a restored 15th
Century convent offering 37-fully appointed rooms,
a swimming pool and a fine restaurant.
SINALUNGA
LOCANDA DELL’AMOROSA eeee This romantic
villa features newly appointed guest rooms with
an attractive combination of traditional country
furnishings, antiques, and period paintings. The
restaurant is famous for ­regional specialties and
local wines. In addition to the large spaces of the
courtyard and the gardens, Locanda dell’Amorosa
has an extensive agricultural estate with vineyards,
olive groves, woods and fields, where guests can take
walks through the countryside.
The hotels you chose were
excellent and the drivers and
guides you provided were
wonderful!
—Lou and Judy
Castles, Villas,
Noble Palaces & Country Inns
AGRIGENTO
BAGLIO DELLA LUNA eeee Foresteria Baglio della
Luna is a small charming 4-star hotel just a few
kilometers from the center of Agrigento. The careful
renovations have enhanced the ancient eighteenth
century buildings, nestled in a verdant and luxuriant
garden where you’ll find the solarium with Jacuzzi
for eight seats. Leave your car at the free parking
lot and step into the castle courtyard, embellished
with wicker couches and Mediterranean plants. The
interior is elegant and decorated in the classic style
with hints of bygone rural Sicilian decor.
Every detail was well-planned,
and we really enjoyed ourselves.
UMBRIA 
GUBBIO
VILLA MONTEGRANELLI eeee An 18th
Century fortified palace which once belonged to
the Counts Guidi di Romena and Montegranelli,
today this villa is a refined and elegant property
with 22 fresco decorated rooms which have been
completely updated with all modern amenities. It
is situated on the hills outside the historical center
of Gubbio, and offers an excellent restaurant
featuring regional and international cuisine.
LAZIO 
LADISPOLI
­ ssisi, the hotel boasts its own private wine and olive
A
oil museum and innovative restaurant featuring ­inter­
nationally acclaimed cuisine in a refined setting
EMILIA – ROMAGNA 
DOZZA – BOLOGNA
MONTE DEL RE eeee A 700-year-old refurbished
monastery situated on a panoramic hill near the
ancient town of Dozza, well known for its painted
walls, this ­luxury property offers 38 rooms, and the
Il Seminario Restaurant, featuring regional cuisine
prepared by the chef/owner. Private culinary lessons
can be arranged on the premises.
ORVIETO
LA BADIA
SORAGNA – PARMA
eeee
Originally an 8th Century
Benedictine monastery, today this fully-restored and
fully-appointed hotel offers exceptional comforts, a
swimming pool, tennis courts, parking facility and
a fine restaurant. Orvieto is also one of the most
dramatically beautiful towns in Umbria.
SPELLO
eeee Located in the old town
center of Spello, a charming medieval town in
Umbria, the Hotel Palazzo Bocci offers 29 rooms and
suites, all fully-appointed and elegantly furnished.
PALAZZO BOCCI
TORGIANO
LE TRE VASELLE eeeee A deluxe Relais & Chateau
country inn, this property combines comfort and
a charming village amidst the nearby vineyards of the
Lungarotti Winery. Convenient to Perugia, Todi, or
—Joanne and Frank
eeee Built in the 18th
Century by the Princess Meli Lupi, the locanda has
been restored with great care and offers 46 charming
bedrooms with antique furniture and wooden ceiling
beams. The restaurant f­eatures aromas and flavours
from international dishes to numerous specialties of
Parma cuisine.
LOCANDA DEL LUPO
SICILY 
CASTELBUONO-PALERMO
LA POSTA VECCHIA eeeee This intimate
Renaissance-built country estate, once the summer
home of J. Paul Getty, is now an award-winning
independent five-star Italian hotel with heartstopping views of the sea, in a splendid and secure
parkland, and boasting an excavated Roman villa
within its foundations, all a mere 40-minute drive
from the centre of Rome.
ROME
PALAZZO AL VELABRO eeee This Roman Palace
has been transformed into a modern residence and
features apartment style rooms for short or long
stays. Located in the artistic and historical center of
Rome near the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill and
Colosseum, all apartments offer private bath, kitchen
and a sitting area.
VENETO 
BEVILAQUA
eeee Family run
14th century castle wine estate with luxurious
accommodations surrounded by vineyards. The old
decorations embrace the modern comfort, so that
guests can truly delight a unique atmosphere. Poster
beds and amazing frescoes decorate the rooms,
where the style of the Renaissance allow combines
with modern details. The fairy tale surrenders to
comfort in the bath ritual, where guests are welcomed
and cuddled by a wide double right-angle Jacuzzi.
CASTELLO DI BEVILACQUA
RELAIS SANTA ANASTASIA eeeee This deluxe
five-star resort is located just outside of Cefalù in the
heart of the Madonie Park. Once a thriving medieval
Benedictine Abbey, the relais has been completely
restored and now offers all the amenities and
services of a luxury resort property and features an
on-site winery.
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Car Rentals
BY DONNA FRANCA AND AUTOEUROPE
Donna Franca offers a full range of car rentals to be used in conjunction with your trip. For your peace of mind, our rentals have a
customized insurance and liability policy, featuring a $0 deductible collision and theft policy, as well as unlimited free mileage, all
insurance, the VAT sales tax, and 24-hour roadside assistance. Luxury cars such as BMW Z400 convertible, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Land Rover,
and Mini Cooper are available upon request. A GPS unit is strongly recommended, and can be arranged for an additional cost. Delivery
and collection services may be arranged upon request and for an additional cost.
Airport fee of 10% is to be added for Airport pick ups. (AUTO) – Automatic transmission, (MAN) – Manual transmission
Valid December 1, 2014 – June 14, 2015 and September 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
DOORS
LUGGAGE
8-13 Days
14-20 Days
21-27 Days
MCMR
CODE
FIAT 500 2DR MAN
CAR MODEL OR SMR
2
1 Med., 1 Sm.
3-4 Day
$48
Weekly
$228
$33
$31
$30
28+ Days
$28
ECMR
FIAT PANDA 2DR MAN
2
1 Lg., 1 Sm.
$51
$255
$37
$35
$33
$31
EDMR
VW POLO 4DR MAN
4
1 Med., 1 Sm.
$54
$273
$39
$38
$35
$34
EDAR
AUDI A1 4 DR AUTO
4
2 Med, 1 Sm.
$93
$467
$66
$64
$59
$57
CDMR
CITROEN C4 4DR MAN
4
2 Lg., 2 Med.
$77
$382
$54
$51
$49
$46
CTMR
CITROEN DS3 CABRIO
2
1 Med., 1 Sm.
$178
$892
$127
$122
$116
$109
CWMR
PEUGEOT 308 MAN WAG
4
3 Lg., 2 Sm.
$93
$467
$66
$63
$59
$57
IDMR
ALFA GIULIETTA 4 DR MAN
4
3 Lg., 2 Sm.
$88
$439
$62
$59
$57
$54
IWMR
OPEL INSIGNIA WAG MAN
4
4 Lg., 2 Sm.
$113
$568
$81
$77
$73
$69
IDAR
AUDI A3 4DR AUTO
4
2 Lg., 2 Sm.
$126
$630
$91
$86
$81
$77
FDAR
VOLVO S60 4DR AUTO
4
3 Lg., 2 Med.
$228
$1142
$163
$155
$147
$140
FVMR
FIAT SCUDO 7 PAX MAN
5
4 Lg., 2 Med.
$160
$798
$113
$108
$103
$97
SVMR
RENAULT TRAFFIC 9 PAX
5
4 Lg., 2 Med.
$180
$895
$128
$122
$116
$111
PVAR
MERCEDES VITO 9 PAX
5
4 Lg., 2 Med.
$353
$1759
$251
$239
$227
$216
PWAR
AUDI A6 WAGON AUTO
4
4 Lg., 2 Med.
$240
$1200
$172
$163
$155
$147
LXAR
MERCEDES E 4 DR AUTO
4
3 Lg., 3 Med.
$320
$1601
$228
$217
$207
$196
8-13 Days
14-20 Days
21-27 Days
$42
$41
$38
Valid June 15, 2015 – August 31, 2015
CODE
MCMR
18
CAR MODEL OR SMR
FIAT 500 2DR MAN
DOORS
LUGGAGE
2
1 Med., 1 Sm.
3-4 Day
$60
Weekly
$298
28+ Days
$37
ECMR
FIAT PANDA 2DR MAN
2
1 Lg., 1 Sm.
$71
$349
$50
$48
$45
$44
EDMR
VW POLO 4DR MAN
4
1 Med., 1 Sm.
$76
$379
$55
$52
$49
$46
EDAR
AUDI A1 4DR AUTO
4
2 Med, 1 Sm.
$96
$481
$69
$65
$63
$60
CDMR
CITROEN C4 4DR MAN
4
2 Lg., 2 Med.
$90
$447
$64
$61
$59
$56
CTMR
CITROEN DS3 CABRIO
2
1 Med., 1 Sm.
$185
$928
$133
$126
$121
$114
CWMR
PEUGEOT 308 MAN WAG
4
3 Lg., 2 Sm.
$103
$515
$73
$71
$67
$64
IDMR
ALFA GIULIETTA 4 DR MAN
4
3 Lg., 2 Sm.
$106
$527
$76
$72
$68
$65
IWMR
OPEL INSIGNIA WAG MAN
4
4 Lg., 2 Sm.
$131
$658
$95
$90
$86
$81
IDAR
AUDI A3 4DR AUTO
4
2 Lg., 2 Sm.
$137
$680
$98
$92
$88
$84
FDAR
VOLVO S60 4DR AUTO
4
3 Lg., 2 Med.
$238
$1188
$171
$161
$153
$146
FVMR
FIAT SCUDO 7 PAX MAN
5
4 Lg., 2 Med.
$175
$874
$125
$119
$113
$107
SVMR
RENAULT TRAFFIC 9 PAX
5
4 Lg., 2 Med.
$194
$968
$138
$131
$237
$224
PVAR
MERCEDES VITO 9 PAX
5
4 Lg., 2 Med.
$366
$1829
$261
$249
$237
$225
PWAR
AUDI A6 WAGON AUTO
4
4 Lg., 2 Med.
$257
$1283
$184
$175
$165
$157
LXAR
MERCEDES E 4 DR AUTO
4
3 Lg., 3 Med.
$388
$1935
$277
$262
$250
$238
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Recommended Hotels
Donna Franca Tours offers a wide variety of quality accommodation throughout Italy, from family run three star properties, fine four
star centrally located hotels, to renowned deluxe resort hotels. We are pleased to present a selection of the most frequently requested
destinations. Please visit our new web site donnafranca.com and click on “Our Hotels” for more information.
ACIREALE
CAVION VERONESE
Grand Albergo Maugeri Villa Cordivigo
Sheraton Catania
CERNOBBIO – LAKE COMO
AGRIGENTO
Albergo Cernobbio
Baglio Della Luna 
Villa D’Este
Colleverde Park 
CETONA
Villa Athena 
Locanda Di Cetona
AMALFI
CHIUSI
Grand Hotel Excelsior 
Patrirarca
La Bussola 
Miramalfi 
COMO
Santa Caterina 
Barchetta Excelsior
Palace
ASSISI
Fontebella 
CORTONA
Casa Leonori 
Relais Il Falconiere
Villa Marsili
BARBERINO VAL D’ELSA
Villa San Filippo
EGADI ISLAND TRAPANI
Il Nido del Pellegrino 
BAVENO – LAKE
MAGGIORE
ERBUSCO - BRESCIA
Grand Hotel Dino
L’Albereta
Simplon
FIESOLE
Splendid
BELGIRATE - LAKE
MAGGIORE
Villa Carlotta
Fattoria di Maiano
Villa Fiesole
Villa San Michele
BELAGGIO
Belaggio
Du Lac
Fiorence
Grand Hotel Villa
Serbelloni
FIUGGI
Grand Hotel Palazzo Della
Fonte
FLORENCE
Albergo Firenze
Ambasciatori
Astoria
BERNALDA MATERA
Cellai
Villa Margherita
Club
BEVILACQUA VERONA
Degli Orafi
Castello di Bevilacqua  Four Seasons
Grand Hotel Cavour
BITONTO
Helvetia & Bristol
Park Hotel Elizabeth
Monna Lisa
BOLOGNA
NH Porta Rossa
Commercianti
Relais Santa Croce Relais
Corona D’Oro
et Chateau
Novecento
River
NJ Bologna
Roma
Orologio
Silla
Westin Excelsior
CAMPOGRANDE MESSINA Westin Grand
La Rosa Dei Venti
GAIOLE IN CHIANTI
CANALE D’ALBA CUNEO
Borgo Casa al Vento
Le Quercie del Vareglio 
Ultimo Mulino
CAPRI ISLAND
GIOVINAZZO
Casa Morgano
Riva Del Sole
Caesar Augustus Relais et
San Martin
Chateau
Excelsior Parco
IMPRUNETA
La Floridiana
Residenza Il Colle
Luna
ISCHIA ISLAND
Regina Cristina
La Reginella
Weber Ambassador
Regina Isabella
CASOLE D’ELSA
Miramare Sea Resort 
Castello di Casole
Poggio del Sole
San Montano
CASTELLINA IN CHIANTI
Borgo di Pietrafitta Relais
LECCE

Delle Palme
Relais Riserva del Fizzano
Patria Palace

LIPARI – AEOLIAN
CASTIGLION FIORENTINO ISLANDS
Buccelletti Family Estate  A Pinnata
Amarea
CASTIGLIONE DELLA
Cutimare
PESCAIA
Mea
L’Andana
Park Hotel Zibellino
Tritone
Villa Enrica
LUGANO, SWITZERLAND
Splendide Royal
Villa Principe Leopoldo

Walter Au Lac
MAIORI
San Francesco
MANZANA – LAKE
BRACCIANO
Villa Clodia
ORVIETO
Corso
Villa Ciconia
PADUA
Majestic Toscanelli
PALERMO
Ambasciatori
Excelsior Hilton
Grand Hotel Villa Igea
Hilton
Grand Hotel Wagner 
Massimo Plaza
Plaza Opera
Principe di Villafranca
MARINA DI
CASTAGNETO – GROSSETO
Tombolo Talasso Resort
PALINURO – CILENTO

Baia
MARSALA
Baglio Donna Franca
Baglio Oneto
MASSA LUBRENSE
Relais Blu Belvedere
MILAN
Armani
Boscolo Exedra
Doria Grand
De La Ville
Four Seasons
NH President
Napoleon
Petit Palais
Spadari al Duomo
Sheraton Malpensa
MILAZZO
Esperia
MINORI
Villa Romana
PANTELLERIA ISLAND
Acropoli Resort
PARMA
Locanda del Lupo
Palace Hotel Maria Luigia

PASIANO DI PORDENONE
Villa Lupis
PERUGIA
San Gallo Palace
PESARO
Savoy
Vittoria
PIENZA
Chiostro di Pienza
PILSONE D’ISEO –
LAKE ISEO
Araba Fenice
ROME
Aleph
Ambasciatori Palace 
Barocco
Bernini Bristol
Boutique Trevi
Centrale
Cicerone
Club House
D’Inghilterra
Exedra Marriot
Genio
Grand Hotel
Flora Marriot 
Hilton Garden Inn FCO
Airport
Imperiale
Modigliani
NH Leonardo Da Vinci
NH Vittorio Veneto
Pace Helvezia
Palazzo Montemartini 
Quirinale
Romanico Palace
Rome Airport Hilton
Siena
Sistina
Stendhal
Valadier
Veneto Palace
Viminale
XX Settembre
SANTA MARGHERITA
LIGURE
Jolanda
Lido Palace
Grand Hotel Miramare
Imperiale
Metropole
Santa Margherita Palace

PORTOVENERE
Grand Hotel Portovenere SARZANA
MOGLIANO VENETO
Tenuta La Ghiaia
Villa Condulmer
POSITANO
SELLANO – PERUGIA
MOLTRASIO LAKE COMO Buca di Bacco
Convento di Acqua Premula
Grand Hotel Imperiale  Casa Albertina

Covo dei Saraceni
MONOPOLI
Il San Pietro
SESTRI LEVANTE
Tenuta Monacelle
L’Ancora
Grande Albergo
Le Agavi
Miramare
MONTALBANO ELICONA Le Sirenuse
Federico II
SIENA
Miramare
Chiostro del Carmine
Palazzo Murat
MONTALCINO
Grand
Hotel
Al Brunello di Montalcino Poseidon
Continentale
Savoia
Castello di Velona
NH Excelsior
Villa Franca
Santa Caterina
MONTECATINI TERME
PRAIANO
Plaza e Locanda Maggiore
SYRACUSE
Casa Angelina

Alla Giudecca
Margherita
Grand Hotel Tamerici e
Des Etrangers Hotel & Spa
Treamonto D’Oro
Principe
e
Grand Hotel La Pace RADDA IN CHIANTI
Grand Hotel Villa Politi
Palazzo Leopoldo
Il Minarettoe
MONTEPULCIANO
Palazzo San Niccolo’
Principe Di Fitalia
Borgo Tre Rose
San Biagio
RAGUSA
SORRENTO
Villa Nottola
Antica Badia Relais
Antiche Mura
Il Barocco
Bellevue Syrenee
NAPLES
Eremo della Giubiliana Central
Chiaja Maison De Charme
Miramare
Corallo

Cristina
Excelsior
RAITO – AMALFI COAST
Gardenia
Grand Hotel Parkers
Raito
GH Ambasciatori
Grand Hotel Santa Lucia Relais Paradiso
GH Capodimonte
Grand Hotel Vesuvio
GH De La Ville
Majestic
RAVELLO
Grand Hotel Excelsior
NH Ambassador
Caruso
Vittoria e
Renaissance
La Marmorata
GH President
Mediterraneo
Palumbo
GH Royal
Villa Cimbrone
Grand Hotel La
Favoritae
Maison La Minervetta
Minerva
Parco dei Principie
Villa di Sorrento
STRESA – LAKE
MAGGIORE
Grand Hotel Bristol
Regina Palace
Villa Aminta/Palazzo Aminta
e
GH Et Des Isles
Borromeese
TAORMINA
Caparena
Grand Hotel San Pietro Relais
et Chateaue
Grand Hotel Timeoe
Isabella
La Plagee
Mazzaro’ Sea Palacee
Metropolee
Monte Tauro
Residenze Villa Giulia
San Domenico Palacee
Villa Sant’Andreae
Villa Diodoro
TAVARNELLE VAL DI PESA
Park Hotel Chianti
TODI
Fonte Cesia
Relais Todinie
TURIN
Conte Biancamano
Grand Hotel Sitea
Majestic
URBINO
Bonconte
Dei Duchi
San Domenico
VENICE
Acqua Palace
Airport Courtyard
by Marriott 
Bauer, Bauer Il Palazzoe
Bonvecchiati
Boscolo Venice
Da Bruno
Centurion Palacee
Danielie
Europa e Reginae
Gritti Palacee
Hilton Mulino Stuckye
Luna Baglionie
Montecarlo
Palace Bonvecchiati
Palazzo Giovanelli e
Gran Canal 
Palazzo Sant’Angeloe
Savoia e Jolanda
Villa Igea
VEROLI
Palazzo Marchesi
Campanari 
VERONA
Due Torrie
Sogno di Giulietta
San Luca
Villa del Quare
VICENZA
Villa Michelangelo
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Collective Sightseeing
Collective sightseeing offers the perfect solution to getting the most out of your vacation. All rates are per person and are operated as
larger groups on a scheduled daily or weekly basis. These tours are but a sampling of what we can offer you, please visit our web site or
call us for more touring options.
ROME
#1 | CLASSIC WALKING TOUR The Spanish
Steps, Piazza della Repubblica, Trevi Fountain,
Pantheon, Piazza Navona, St. Peter’s Square
(headphones included) | $49.00
#2 | IMPERIAL ROME Circus Maximus,
Piazza Venezia, Capitoline Hill, Roman Forum,
Colosseum (entrance fee included), St. Peter in
Chains (headphones included) | $73.00
#3 | THE VATICAN MUSEUMS
Sistine Chapel, Spiral Staircase, Gallery
of the Tapestries, Cartography Gallery
| $88.00
#4 | CHRISTIAN ROME Basilica of St. John
in Lateran and the Holy Stairs, Basilica of Santa
Maria Maggiore, Catacombs of St. Sebastian
(entrance fee included), Old Appian Way, Tomb
of Cecilia Metella (headphones included) |
$61.00
#5 | PAPAL AUDIENCE - Public audience held
in St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica or in the
Audience Hall | $43.00
#6 | ROMAN CASTLES - Visit to the Lake of
Castel Gandolfo and Frascati including a wine
tasting | $64.00
#7 | TIVOLI Villa Adriana, Villa D’Este and its
fountains (entrance fee included) | $88.00
#9 | ANCIENT OSTIA Visit to this Roman port
city & archaeological excavations (entrance fee
included | $76.00
#10 | ROME BY NIGHT Panoramic tour of
Rome | $52.00
#13 | ASSISI & ORVIETO - Visit to the
medieval town of Orvieto for a wine tasting
and lunch, visit to Assisi and St. Francis’ Basilica
(headphones included) | $135.00
# 14 | CAPRI AND ANA CAPRI Hydrofoil to
the Island of Capri, minibus to Ana Capri (lunch
included) and optional excursion to the Blue
Grotto (additional cost/weather permitting) |
$126.00
#15 | NAPLES & POMPEII Guided tour of
Naples (lunch included), guided tour of Pompeii
(headphones and entrance fees included) |
$146.00
#16A | SORRENTO, POMPEII & CAPRI Three
(3) days with one (1) overnight in Capri and one
(1) in Sorrento, guided tour of Naples (lunch
included), guided tour of Pompeii (headphones
and entrance fees included), hydrofoil to the
Island of Capri, minibus to Ana Capri (lunch
included) & included excursion to the Blue Grotto
(weather permitting) | $675.00 per person
double or triple, $879.00 single
#16B | SORRENTO, POMPEII & CAPRI Three
(3) days with two (2) overnight in Sorrento,
guided tour of Naples (lunch included), guided
tour of Pompeii (headphones and entrance
fees included), hydrofoil to the Island of Capri,
minibus to Ana Capri (lunch included) & included
excursion to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting)
| $625.00 per person double or triple,
$811.00 single
#17 | FLORENCE Guided tour of Florence,
including the Accademia (lunch included) and
visit to a leather workshop | $197.00
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FLORENCE AND
TUSCANY REGION
#1A | FLORENCE MORNING WALKING
TOUR Guided sightseeing, with Accademia,
Duomo, the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Giotto’s
Bell Tower, Piazzale Michelangelo | $75.00 per
person
#1B | FLORENCE MORNING WALKING
TOUR Guided sightseeing, with Uffizi Gallery,
Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Croce, Fiesole | $75.00
per person
#3 | SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO & CHIANTI
LANDSCAPES A full day visit to the Chianti
Region, guided tour of Siena and San Gimignano
| $79.00 per person
#4LT | PISA A four-hour visit to the town of
Pisa, including the Leaning Tower (entrance fee
included), the Cathedral and the Baptistery |
$94.00 per person
#5A | DISCOVERING CHIANTI WITH WINE
TASTING A four-hour visit to a wine hamlet
in Chianti (wine tasting with snack included) |
$65.00 per person
#W1 | SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO, CHIANTI
REGION AND PISA Guided visit of these
towns, including a walking tour of Pisa and
entrance fee to the cathedral and a typical lunch
with wine tasting in the Tuscan countryside |
$130.00 per person
#W2 | BEST OF 5 TERRE HIKING TOUR
WITH LUNCH Full day walk through all five
seaside villages of Cinque Terre and lunch in
Corniglia | $130.00 per person
#M1+2G+M2 | FULL DAY FLORENCE
WITH ACCADEMIA & UFFIZI GALLERIES
Guided sightseeing, with Accademia and Uffizi
Galleries, Duomo, the Baptistery, Giotto’s Bell
Tower, Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Croce, Fiesole |
$145.00 per person
#0D1 | DUOMO COMPLEX WITH VIEW
FROM TOP: Guided tour of the Baptistery,
the Cathedral and the Bell Tower, enjoying
the amazing view of the city from the top
of Dome of Brunelleschi and the Bell Tower
| $70.00 per person
#E6 | FOOTSTEPS OF MICHELANGELO
IN FLORENCE Guided tour with entrance fee
included to the Casa Buonarroti Museum, Santa
Croce Church Complex and Bargello Museum |
$99.00 per person
#E4 | FOOTSTEPS OF DAN BROWNS
INFERNO IN FLORENCE Guided tour of
Palazzo Vecchio, the home of Dante Alighieri
and the Baptistery, including the climbing on top
of the Cupola and the Campanile | $85.00 per
person
#5B | BEST OF CHIANTI WITH WINE
TASTING AND DINNER Afternoon excursion
to the Chianti Region, including a visit to a castle
with a snack-wine tasting, Greve, Castellina
and San Donato with a typical Chianti dinner |
$114.00 per person
#6 | PISA & LUCCA Guided visit of Lucca with
a typical pastry tasting and guided visit of Pisa,
including Piazza dei Miracoli, the Cathedral
and the Leaning Tower (exterior) | $86.00
per person
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#C7 | FLORENCE PALAZZO PITTI, VASSARI
CORRIDOR & UFFIZI GALLERY MORNING
WALKING TOUR Start the tour at the Palazzo
Pitti with an external visit and follow the "Prince's
Itinerary" through the suggestive and elevated
passageway of the Vassari Corridor that connects
the Pitti Palace to Palazzo Vecchio through the Uffizi
Gallery, one of the most magnificent examples of
16th century architecture. | $114.00 per person
VENICE
#LI LAGOON ISLANDS Panoramic cruise of
the Venetian Lagoon with stops on the islands
of Murano, Burano and Torcello (weather
permitting) | $45.00 per person
#T2 WALKING TOUR OF ABSOLUTE
VENICE Guided visit, including St. Mark’s
Square, the Doge’s Palace, Byzantine St. Mark’s
Basilica and optional two-hour visit to Murano
glass factory | $100.00 per person
#T3 GONDOLA SERENADE A romantic
gondola ride with serenade (weather permitting)
| $61.00 per person
#T1 WALKING TOUR OF VENICE Guided
tour, including St Mark’s Square with St. Mark’s
Basilica, the Ducal palace, Bell Tower and Clock
Tower (no entries) | $32.00
#T1+T2 WALKING TOUR OF DUCAL
VENICE Guided tour, including St Mark’s Square
with St. Mark’s guided tour, including St Mark’s
Square with St. Mark’s Basilica, the Ducal palace,
Bell Tower and Clock Tower (no entries) and the
Doge’s Palace (inside visit) | $73.00
#T2+T3 WALKING TOUR OF INSIDE
VENICE Guided visit, including the Doge’s
Palace, Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica and
optional two-hour visit to Murano glass factory
| $69.00
#T1+T3 WALKING TOUR OF BYZANTINE
VENICE Guided tour, including St Mark’s
Square, the Ducal palace, Bell Tower and Clock
Tower (no entries) and St. Mark’s Basilica (inside
visit) | $55.00
#T7 SAVORY VENICE An expert guide will
take you through the Venetian streets where
you will discover the local Venetian "Bacari"
(bars) and sample "Cicchetti" (snacks) | $63.00
per person
SORRENTO
POMPEII Four-hour visit to the Roman
excavations | $70.00 per person
POMPEII & VESUVIUS Full day visit to the
Roman excavations with a stop at the summit of
Mt. Vesuvius | $90.00 per person
CAPRI & ANA CAPRI Full day to the towns of
Capri and Ana Capri (Blue Grotto entrance fee
extra | $144.00 per person
AMALFI DRIVE Full day panoramic excursion
with stops in Positano, Amalfi and Ravello
(entrance fees extra) | $68.00 per person
AMALFI COAST
POMPEII & VESUVIUS Departure from your
hotel for a full day visit to the Roman excavations
with a stop at the summit of Mt. Vesuvius with
a specialized guide. Entrance fee and lunch not
included | $90.00 per person
SORRENTO & HERCOLANEUM Guided
visit to the Archaeological Excavations of
Herculaneum, then depart for Sorrento, free time
for lunch (not included). Visit of the historical
center | $77.00 per person
POMPEII & HERCULANEUM Guided visit
to the Archaeological Excavations of Pompeii
and Herculaneum. Lunch and entrance fee not
included | $88.00 per person
PAESTUM Guided visit to the Archaeological
site, including the Museum. Lunch and entrance
fee not included. | $77.00 per person
CAPRI & ANA CAPRI Full day guided tour
of the Island by minibus, including Villa San
Michele in Ana Capri. Entrance fee and lunch not
included. Departs from Amalfi Pier | $125.00
per person
MINICRUISE & GROTTO Half day discovering
the Amalfi Coast from the sea, including the
Emerald Grotto (optional/entrance fee not
included), disembark in Positano. Lunch not
included | $54.00 per person
CAPRI AT LEISURE Discovering the island on
a boat with free time at leisure | $108.00 per
person
LET’S COOK Learn how to prepare simple
recipes hands on with English instruction |
$198.00 per person
LE CINQUE TERRE
PESTO MAKING COURSE IN MANAROLA
We will show you how to make the traditional
pesto sauce. At the end you will taste your own
creation on bruschetta (toasted bread) together
with a glass of Cinque Terre wine | $145.00 per
person
COOKING LESSON LIGURIAN FISH
SPECIALTIES WITH VISIT TO THE MARKET
Visit to the local market, hands-on cooking
experience with English speaking instruction,
printed recipes, lunch with wine every day except
on Mon | $167.00 per person
WINE TASTING IN MONTEROSSO Wine
tasting of 3 different wines, some local snacks
like crostini and cantucci at a local enoteca, daily
| $23.00 per person
HIKING AND WINE Guided walk through the
famous terraced vineyards, followed by a wine
cellar visit and wine tasting every Sat. | $112.00
per person
WINE TASTING IN A SCENIC LOCATION
IN RIOMAGGIORE Wine tasting with four
(4) different Cinque Terre DOC wines, olive oil
tasting and some local snacks like focaccia,
olives, pesto | $31.00 per person
WINE TASTING IN AN ANCIENT WINE
CELLAR IN MANAROLA Wine tasting with
three (3) different wines, some local snacks like
crostini with pesto and with salted anchovies and
cheese | $31.00 per person
SAILING ALONG THE CINQUE TERRE
COAST MINI COURSE Tour with a sailing
boat with English-speaking skipper, light lunch
on board with wine, insurance and mini sailing
course… every Mon +Thu | $167.00 per
person
Transfers by
Private Car & Driver
ROME (RPC)
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8 pax
Airport/Hotel
81 81108108 108144 144 144
Rail/Rome Hotel 54 547272 7290 90 90
Roma/Civitavecchia 252 252270270 270306 306 306
Rome/Florence
756 756792792 792846 846 846
Rome/Siena
702 702738738 738792 792 792
Rome/Assisi
504 504540540 540594 594 594
Rome/Naples 666 666702702 702756 756 756
Rome/Pompeii
666 666702702 702756 756 756
Rome/Sorrento
738 738774774 774828 828 828
Rome/Positano
756 756792792 792846 846 846
PALERMO (RPC)
Airport/Palermo
Palermo/Taormina
Palermo/Messina
Palermo/Agrigento
Palermo/Siracusa
Palermo/Sciacca
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8 pax
90 90 90108 108108 108 180
576 576648648 648648 648 738
648 648720720 720720 720 990
900 900 9001080 10801080 1080 1350
900 900 9001080 10801080 1080 1350
360 360360450 450450 450 594
AGRIGENTO (RPC)
Agrigento/Taormina
Agrigento/Catania
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8 pax
900 900 9001080 10801080 1080 1350
468 468468540 540540 540 900
FLORENCE (RPC) 1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8 pax
Airport/Hotel
79 799999 9999 99 99
Rail/Hotel
59 598989 8989 89 89
Florence/Pisa
287 287337337 337337 337 337
Florence/Siena
287 287337337 337337 337 337
Florence/Genova 772 772832832 832832 832 832
Florence/Monterosso653 653693693 693693 693 693
Florence/Venice 851 851891891 891891 891 891
Florence/Rome center
871 871911911 911911 911 911
Florence/Milan center
911 911950950 950950 950 950
Florence/Montecatini188 188238238 238238 238 238
Florence/Bologna Apt.
376 376416416 416416 416 416
Florence/Rome Apt. 911 911950950 950950 950 950
Florence/Milan Apt. 1109 110911681168 11681168 1168 1168
Pisa Airport/Florence288 288337337 337337 337 337
Pisa Airport/Siena 436 436475475 475475 475 475
CATANIA (RPC) Airport/Catania
Catania/Siracusa
Catania/Taormina
Catania/Palermo
Catania/Milazzo
Catania/Ragusa
Catania/Agrigento
Catania/Messina
Catania/Acireale
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8 pax
63 63108108 108108 108 108
144 144225225 225225 225 225
135 135216216 216216 216 216
477 477648648 648648 648 648
279 279414414 414414 414 414
279 279414414 414414 414 414
450 450612612 612612 612 612
243 243378378 378378 378 378
99 99135135 135135 135 135
VENICE (RPP) * 1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8 pax
Airport/Hotel
414 212155119 109103 94 79
Hotel/Port
285 161121105 96 87 79 75
Hotel/Rail
30815310280 7670 65 62
Port/Rail
285 161121105 96 87 79 75
VENICE (RPP) ** 1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8 pax
Rail/Hotel
2701359068 5552 43 39
Airport/Port
31115510586 6958 53 52
VENICE (RPC)
Airport/Verona
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8 pax
472 236178134 107 99 85 74
MILAN (RPC)
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8 pax
Malpensa Apt/Hotel221 221221272 272272 272 272
Linate Apt/Hotel 160 160160193 193193 193 193
Hotel/Rail
160 160160193 193193 193 193
Como/Cernobbio 306 306306324 324324 324 324
Bellagio
340 340340394 394394 394 394
Stresa/Baveno
360 360360412 412412 412 412
Venice
1462 146214621606 16061606 1606 1606
Cinque Terre or
Portovenere
1356 135613561557 15571557 1557 1557
Rapallo/Portofino/
S.M. Ligure
1174 117411741517 15171517 1517 1517
NAPLES (RPC) 1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8 pax
Airport/Hotel/Rail/Port90 90 90108 108108 108 108
Naples/Sorrento 162 162162198 198198 198 198
Naples/AmalfiPositano-Ravello
216 216 216 234 234 234 234 234
Naples/Rome
612 612612711 711711 711 711
Naples/Avellino 216 216216234 234234 234 234
Naples/Benevento 279 279279315 315315 315 315
Naples/Caserta
126 126126171 171171 171 171
Naples/Salerno
216 216216234 234234 234 234
Naples/Pompeii
117 117117162 162162 162 162
Naples/Paestum 414 414414495 495495 495 495
AMALFI COAST (RPC)1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8 pax
Naples/Positano or Praiano
185 185185270 270270 270 270
Naples/Amalfi or Ravello 198 198198297 297297 297 297
Naples/Salerno
171 171171243 243243 243 243
Rome/Positano or Praiano684 684684918 918918 918 918
Rome/Amalfi or Ravello 684 684684918 918918 918 918
Rome/Salerno
684 684684918 918918 918 918
Salerno/Positano or Praiano
162 162162234 234234 234 234
Salerno/Amalfi or Ravello135 135135207 207207 207 207
Sorrento/Amalfi or Ravello144 144144207 207207 207 207
Sorrento/Positano or Praiano
126 126126180 180180 180 180
Positano/Amalfi or Ravello117 117117171 171171 171 171
Naples/Sorrento
153 153153207 207207 207 207
Rome/Sorrento
648 648648882 882882 882 882
Salerno/Sorrento
180 180180252 252252 252 252
CAPRI (RPP)
(Car & Hydrofoil)
Capri/Naples
Capri/Positano
Capri/Sorrento
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax
14412610890 7767
15313511799 8676
14412610890 7767
SORRENTO (RPC)
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8 pax
Sorrento hotel/port
45
45 45 63
63 63
63
63
Sorrento/Positano
114 114114199 199199 199 199
Sorrento/Amalfi
155 155155240 240240 240 240
Sorrento/Praiano
153 153153238 238238 238 238
Sorrento/Ravello
193 193193265 265265 265 265
Sorrento/Salerno
238 238238324 324324 324 324
Salerno/Positano or Praiano
162 162162234 234234 234 234
Sorrento/Rome
684 684684751 751751 751 751
RPC = Rate per car
RPP = Rate Per person
* Motor launch with assistance & 1 suitcase per person porterage included
** Motor launch with meet & greet - no luggage handling included
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General Conditions
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FRANCA TOURS.
RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS FOR ALL LAND PACKAGES: As space is limited, early reservations are
advised. No reservation will be confirmed without a $400.00 per person deposit. For any bookings within 50
days prior to departure, full payment is due immediately. Late reservations may be accepted within 30 days prior
to departure; however, they are subject to availability and will incur a late booking fee of $50.00 per person,
plus applicable express mail charges. All payments for ‘land only’ bookings are payable by check, cash, credit
card and/or electronic transfer.
RESERVATIONS & PAYMENT FOR FIT/INDEPENDENT & HOTEL PACKAGES: To confirm hotel packages
and/or any other independent travel arrangements, a deposit of $400.00 per person is required. For independent
and hotel packages, payment is due within 50 days prior to departure. Late reservations may be accepted
within 30 days prior to departure; however, they are subject to availability and will incur a late booking fee of
$50.00 per person, plus applicable express mail charges. All payments for ‘land only’ bookings are payable by
check, cash, credit card and/or electronic transfer. Passengers traveling on frequent flyer tickets or any tickets
not issued by Donna Franca Tours are subject to a land surcharge of $25.00 per person on bookings for hotel
and independent packages.
CANCELLATIONS FOR FIRST CLASS LAND PACKAGES: Cancellations for an first class land packages must
be received in writing during normal business hours. Cancellations received within 60 days prior to departure
will be refunded in full, less $200.00 per person, plus any incurred expenses; cancellations received within 59
days and 31 days are subject to a charge of $300.00 per person, plus any incurred expenses; cancellations
received with 30 days to 8 days prior to departure are subject to 50% of the applicable package price plus any
incurred expenses; cancellations received within 7 days prior to departure are non-refundable. Cancellations due
to force majeure causes are subject to a fee of $250.00 per person, plus any incurred expenses. We strongly
recommend that participants purchase travel protection insurance.
CANCELLATION AND/OR CHANGES TO INDEPENDENT/FIT/HOTEL PACKAGES: Cancellations and/or
changes must be advised in writing during normal business hours. An administrative charge of $25.00 per
person will be levied in the event of changes made to an already confirmed reservation. Cancellations received
in writing up to 60 days prior to departure will be refunded in full less $200.00 per person, plus any incurred
expenses; cancellations received within 59 days and 31 days are refundable in full less $300.00 per person,
plus any incurred expenses; cancellations received within 30 days and 8 days prior to departure are subject to
a 50% penalty charge of the applicable package price, plus any incurred expenses; cancellations within 7 days
prior to departure are non-refundable. Cancellations due to force majeure causes are subject to a fee of $250.00
per person. We strongly recommend that participants purchase travel protection insurance.
CANCELLATION ON AIR TRANSPORTATION: For any tour participants purchasing air transportation through
Donna Franca Tours, please be advised that, once tickets are issued, travelers are subject to applicable air
carrier penalties as assessed by the respective air carrier(s). We strongly recommend that participants purchase
travel protection insurance.
VILLA & APARTMENT RENTALS: A non-refundable deposit equal to 35% of the rental is required at time of
booking. All cancellations are subject to policies as imposed by the respective vendors, however, Donna Franca
Tours, will advise you of said policies at time of booking. Please note that on-site security deposit is not included
in rental price. Also some villas and/or apartments charge for electrical and/or gas consumption and/or heating
as they are considered extra and payable on site.
FERRARI VACATION RULES AND CONDITIONS: Only clients of 26 yrs. old, holding a valid driving license
for an uninterrupted period of at least three years are authorized to drive the cars. The driver must behave in a
careful and responsible manner and must not deviate from the normal use for which the vehicle is intended. The
client must comply with all applicable highway codes and rules. The client is liable under civil law for all offenses.
The client has to pay a security deposit of Euro 10.000.00 in Italy at the time of picking up the Ferrari car. The
deposit will be returned as soon as the client hands the vehicle back at the end of his vacation. A detailed RED
TRAVEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND CANCELLATION POLICY WILL BE SENT TO THE CLIENT at the time of
reservation. At that time, the client will have to pay a reservation deposit of $10.000.00 for his official request.
CREDIT CARDS: For your convenience, Donna Franca Tours accepts all major credit cards.
CITY TAXES: Please note that City Occupancy taxes are not included in our land only rates.
CLAIMS: Upon the client and tour operator entering into an agreement, said agreement is intended to take
effect as a contract which has been executed or completed in Massachusetts and all transactions there under or
pursuant thereto shall be governed as to interpretation validity, effects, rights, duties and remedies of the parties
there under and in all respects by the domestic laws of Massachusetts. All claims must be fi in writing within 30
days of completion of services with Donna Franca Tours. Upon entering into contract with the tour operator, the
client irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent possible, any right that it may have or hereinafter acquire to bring
suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to this agreement in any legal forum of the United States of
America other than in Federal or State Court sitting in Boston, Massachusetts. Additionally, the client irrevocably
agrees that any suit, action or proceeding commenced by the client against the tour operator will be brought in
the Federal or State Courts sitting in Boston, Massachusetts.
REFUNDS: No refunds are allowed for any unused portions of any escorted tour. No refunds will be made in the
event of ‘no show’, therefore, we strongly recommend that participants purchase travel protection insurance.
Requests for refunds for any other reason must be made in writing within 30 days after date of last service
provide by Donna Franca Tours.
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CURRENCY FLUCTUATION: All land rates and tariffs in this brochure are subject to change as a result of the
fluctuation of the US dollar vis-à-vis the respective foreign currency.
SINGLE ROOMS: Please note that a limited number of single rooms are available at the supplementary rate
as indicated for each tour. While single rooms afford privacy, they are often much smaller than double rooms
and tend to be poorly located, especially in older hotels. As an alternative, Donna Franca Tours can arrange for
upgrade to a “double room for single use” at additional cost.
TRIPLE ROOMS: Most hotels offer triple accommodations, however, they usually consist of a twin-bedded room
with the addition of a folding and/or roll-away bed. In most cases, triple rooms may not be suited for three adults.
PARTICIPANTS REQUIRING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: Unfortunately, Donna Franca Tours cannot provide and/
or offer any special individual assistance to tour participants such as, and not limited to, walking, getting on and
off motor coaches or any other means of transport such as ferries, hydro-foils, motor launches or similar and
any other personal assistance. For any participant requiring special assistance, travelers must be accompanied
by a responsible companion. We can however make the necessary arrangements for special dietary requests
such as vegetarian or diabetic meals and for rooms with handicap facilities, where available.
SMOKING: Smoking is not allowed on the motor coach or during any transfer and/or excursion with a private car
and driver. Smoking in public places such as airports and other venues may be restricted based on destination.
BAGGAGE: On all escorted tours, baggage is limited to one suitcase per person, along with one piece of carry-on
luggage not to exceed 39 inches in total dimensions. Additional luggage can be accepted subject to space
availability on the motor coach at a supplementary charge.
NOT INCLUDED: Rates do not include items of a personal nature such as wine, liquor beverages, valet service,
optional tours and gratuities to tour director and coach driver. Rates do not include air departure taxes, security
fees, custom fees and supplementary fuel surcharges in the event traveler has purchased air transportation
through Donna Franca Tours. Furthermore, please note that the use of the word ‘optional’ in any itinerary
denotes that said feature is not included in the package price. It is, however, available at a supplementary cost.
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Donna Franca Tours and its employees, subsidiaries, all successors, agents and assignees do not own or
operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip including, for example, lodging
facilities, airline, vessel, motor coach, or other transportation companies, local guides or guide service, local
ground operators, suppliers and/or organizers of any optional excursion, food service providers, etc. All such
persons and entities are independent contractors; therefore, Donna Franca Tours is not liable for any negligent
or willful act of failure to act of any such person or entity or of any third party. Travelers are also subject to the
Terms and Conditions as set forth by their respective airline, rail, and/or cruise line ticket. Car rentals and any
program featuring a car rental are subject to the Terms and Conditions as imposed by the respective car rental
agency and/or terms as set forth in the country of rental. In addition and without limitation Donna Franca Tours
cannot be held responsible for any injury, loss, death, inconvenience, delay, or damage to person or property in
conjunction with our providing any goods or services whether resulting from, but not limited to, acts of God or
force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war or civil unrest, political insurrection or revolt, strikes or other labor
disputes, criminal or terrorist activities of any type, injuries from animals, overbooking or downgrading of hotel
accommodations, mechanical or any other failure of aircraft, or any other means of transportation, or for any
failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive and/or depart on time. Furthermore, Donna Franca Tours
reserves the right to change and/or modify the itinerary at any time and for any reason with or without notice
and/or to substitute hotels of a similar standard for those indicated in the brochure. Donna Franca Tours shall
not be liable for any such changes and/or modifications.
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provided by Allianz Global Assistance. For further details please refer to our website www.donnafranca.com/
custom-travel-services/airfare or call us at 1-800-225-6290.
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