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Italian Automotive Style Tour
*- Ferrari, Lamborghini, Masarati, Alfa Romeo*	*10 Days*	Book Now: $6,995

Take the trip you've always told yourself you'd take one day. Drive from Milan to Rome and visit some of the most scenic desinations in Europe.

ITALIA...

"Everywhere you go in Italy there is always something fun and fascinating to see or do."

Bring your digital camera, there will be plenty to shoot on this trip!

Day 1 - Overnight flight to Milan. Flights arrive in the morning.

After dinner, we'll spend some time meeting and prepare for the driving tour. You'll receive your Tour Pack, along with instructions and some final preparation. In the evening, you'll have plenty of time to yourself to relax or check out the nightlife in Milan.

After picking up your car...
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Take a short drive on the Autostrada to the Cosmo Palace Hotel, one of Milan's newest and most modern luxury hotels. After an early check-in, you can relax from your flight at this great brand new hotel! In the afternoon, we host an evening dinner gathering in one of the hotel's meeting rooms.

The Cosmo Palace has 201 soundproofed deluxe rooms and suites, all equipped with A/C, Internet access, satellite TV, etc.. and plenty of space to stretch out.

Day 2 - In the morning, we'll visit the Alpha Romeo Factory and the Alpha Romeo Museum.
After lunch, we'll take a short drive to visit the Monza F1 Raceway, home of the Italian Grand Prix.

Drive an Alfa through the streets of Milan, around the city on the Autostrada, and through the villages. You'll love it!

When you return to the US from this fantastic trip to Italy, you will find yourself trying to adjust to driving under 100 mph.

Day 3 - We drive to Venice for a one-day visit. After check-in, you'll want to explore Venice. A boat will take you to from the hotel to the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, and of course, Piazza St. Marco.

Check into the NH Laguna Palace in Venezia-Mestre.

The NH Laguna Palace is situated 10 minutes from Venice. The hotel's two buildings are linked together by a glass roof which stretches over a marina which connects with all canals, enabling you to reach the city of Venice by boat. Includes satellite TV, high speed wireless internet access, mini bar, air conditioning and more.


*Day 4* - In the morning, drive south to Marenello, where we'll visit the Galleria Ferrari. Afternoon check-in at the Planet Hotel. Dinner will be at one of the great nearby restaraunts.
The Galleria is open daily except on Mondays between 10:30am to 19:30pm.. Open on Sundays.		The Planet Hotel is a newly constructed, accomodating structure situated in Maranello in front of the Ferrari factory. The Hotel has five floors of an elegant, with a Cafe, grocery store, and a Ferrari store.
		Situated just down the street from Galleria Ferrari. This hotel is where many of the Ferrari F1 drivers stay.
Maranello has many excellent Italian restaurants. The Il Cavallino, located across the street from the Ferrari factory and famed as the spot where Enzo Ferrari would eat lunch. Not far away is Da William, another great Italian eatery where the service is excellent.


*Day 5* - Checking out after breakfast, take a short drive south to visit the Lamborghini Factory Museum, later, we'll visit the Masarati Museum.
The Lamborghini Factory Museum is on the factory grounds.
	This museum features many special cars including the last made of several models and several Formula 1 cars. Museum is located in Sant'Agata, near Bologna.
*After lunch, we'll drive south to Florence and check into the Hotel Berchielli.*
The Hotel is located in the historical centre of the city. It stands on the right bank of the River Arno just moments walk away from the Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, Piazza Signoria and the famous Brunelleschi Dome. Elegantly furnishings thick pile carpets combined with soft neutral tones and precious marble. The rooms are sound proofed and have direct control air conditioning, Satellite TV, internet access, and more...


*Day 6* - *In the morning, we'll visit the city center, home of the Renaissance Uffizi Museum, Explore Florence - Lunch on your own in City...*
		Florence. A city full of history. Visit any of the many Museums within walking distance from the hotel. Or take a drive through the hills just outside of the city. You'll find many of the Autostradas lead through the hill tunnels and the valleys of the Tuscan wine country.

Day 7 - In the morning, we'll drive west to Pisa, visit leaning Tower of Pisa. PISA, on the Arno, near its mouth, was once the rival of Florence in wealth and population. Afterwards, we'll take a short drive to the coast and have a sea-side lunch in Marina di Pisa.

Next, we take an afternoon drive just north of Pisa to Viareggio. The town is situated along the northern reaches of the Tuscan coast, just east of Lucca, it gained fame as a popular resort in the 1860s.

We'll check into the Best Western Grand Hotel Royal.
Dinner at a great restaurant in town.

The tower has 294 steps up a spiral staircase to the top, and is accessible today. GALILEO GALILEI carried out famous experiments regarding the effects of gravity from the top of the Tower of Pisa.


*Day 8* - We prepare for our drive to Rome. This will be about a 4-hour drive down the coastline, so we'll depart at around 10am.
*The drive will be along the scenic Mediteranean coast. You can stop for photos along the way.*	We'll check into the Boscolo Palace Hotel in the city's center. You'll have free time to Explore Rome - afternoon/evening. The Grand Palace Hotel, a Boscolo First Class Hotel. Located just a short distance from the Spanish Steps, this stately hotel built in the Twenties by prominent architect Marcello Piacentini sits on Via Veneto, the celebrated playground for movie stars, the glitterati and paparazzi in the Sixties. Completely remodeled interior will make your stay truly memorable at the Grand Palace Hotel.


*Day 9* - In the morning, we'll visit the Roman Forum, Colloseum, and the Palatine. Lunch at the Museum. You may also want to visit the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
When you tour Rome in a car, you can see it all at your own pace and have the freedom to see more. Parking is not as tough as it's made out to be. Just be patient and use the paid short-term parking.


*Day 10* - Car turn-in and flights out during the day.
*Flights depart Fumicino International Airport in Rome.*