Italy Vacations Vol. IV

Transportation FLIGHTS : We can book flights from the U.S. to Italy and domestic flights within Italy. Our preferred carriers are: Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss Air, TAP Air and United Airlines. Why book your flights with us? You can reserve your flights now but pay later with your final payment. TRAIN TICKETS : We are one of only 4 U.S. outlets for Italy’s major rail system - Trenitalia. We can issue 1 st and 2 nd class tickets on high-speed and local trains. You’ll love to travel by rail. Look out at the lovely countryside and even take a nap while you’re whisked from one city to another. All the train stations are centrally located so getting to your hotel is much easier than from the airport. For major city routes, hop-on one of LeFrecce high-speed trains, which will get you where you’re going quickly and in comfort. You might want to pay a little more for a 1st Class ticket for a roomier seat and complimentary drink and snack. SAMPLE TRAVEL TIMES ON HIGH-SPEED TRAINS: VENICE TO FLORENCE 2 HOURS, 13 MINUTES FLORENCE TO ROME 1 HOUR, 35 MINUTES ROME TO NAPLES 1 HOUR, 10 MINUTES ROME TO VENICE 4 HOURS ROME TO MILAN 3 HOURS, 10 MINUTES MILAN TO VENICE 2 HOURS, 27 MINUTES BOLOGNA TO FLORENCE 37 MINUTES How to get there? We are the exper ts on travel ing to I taly and gett ing around. At ItalyVacations.com , we take care of the fol lowing for you: RENTAL CARS : We can book manual or automatic cars from small economy to minivans. If you’re traveling through the Italian countryside or renting a villa, a car is a necessity. For instance, in Tuscany, Puglia or Umbria, train lines don’t run to most of the small towns and buses are few and far between. Without your own wheels, you’ll miss the great scenery along the back roads. A rental car offers the most flexibility since you can come and go without having to adhere to a schedule. PRIVATE CHAUFFEUR DRIVERS : Though more expensive than a rental car, a private car with driver provides ease and comfort. You can hire a car with driver simply to transport you from the airport to hotel, to take you on a day trip or even to be at your disposal each day of your Italian vacation. 4