the

W orlds most celebrated destination

ome experience a country that

is steeped in over 2,000 years of
fascinating history, a place that is
admired as much for its legendary cuisine
as for its bevy of cultural treasures. Teeming with sensual
beauty, Italy has rightfully become the worlds most
celebrated and iconic tourist destination, a place that
travelers dream about visiting beforehand, and boast
about seeing afterwards.

acts

61.3 million
CAPITAL Rome
CURRENCY Euro
FAMOUS FOODS Pizza, pasta, cheese, wine, risotto,
minestrone, caprese salads, tiramisu, and gelato
POPUL ATION

Highlights

Coliseum, The Roman Forum,

Trevi Fountain, Sistine Chapel
NAPLES Pompeii
VENICE Piazza San Marco
FLORENCE The Duomo, Statue of David
AMALFI COAST Sorrento
ROME

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Resorts & Hotels

ROME

Westin Excelsior HHHHH

Rome Cavalieri HHHHH

FLORENCE

Westin Excelsior HHHHH

St. Regis HHHHH
Four Seasons HHHHH
Hotel Baglioni HHHH
Belmond Villa
San Michele HHHHH
located in the countryside and
suitable for smaller groups

VENICE

Hotel Danieli HHHHH

Gritti Palace HHHHH
Belmond Hotel
Cipriani HHHHH
suitable for smaller groups

Westin Europa
& Regina HHHH
Very good 4-Star and 3-Star hotels are
also available for a lower budget.

HMIRecommended Itinerary
(one of many options):

TWO NIGHTS IN ROME

Highlight tour of Rome Trevi Fountain/
Spanish Steps/Piazza Navona/Colosseum,
and Roman Forum
Private tour of the Vatican Museum,
including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peters
Basilica
Streets of Rome themed welcome party
Gala dinner in Villa Miani, a lavish
neoclassical villa that overlooks all of Rome
Dine arounds

ONE NIGHT IN FLORENCE

Walking tour of Florence Duomo,
Accademia Gallery, Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte
Vecchio
Day trips to Lucca and Pisa in the Chianti
wine region
Dine arounds

TWO NIGHTS IN VENICE

Walking tour of Venice St. Marks Square,
Bell Tower, Doges Palace, and Bridge of Sighs
Gondola ride through the canals of Venice
Explore the lagoon islands of Murano to see
the art of blown glass making and Burano for
exquisite handmade lace creations
Dine arounds

ogistical Factors

Best months for travel to Italy are from April to June

and September to October, when temperatures are
usually more comfortable at around 75F (in Rome).
However, airfare and hotel rates are at their highest during these months
February, March, and November weather is typically around 60F (in
Rome) during the day, and hotel rates and airfare are much lower
February, March, or November trip with airfare is approximately $3,000
per person for five nights / More expensive for April through October
dates
Many direct flights from major US cities, 9 hours from the East Coast
Highly sophisticated tourism infrastructure to support the level of service
required for incentive travel programs

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES

Cost
Traveling distance
Language barrier
Expensive airfare
Smaller venues and hotels

For more information,

contact HMI at:

800.343.4034

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