Even among Italy's cities Florence is something special, rising from the beautiful landscape of Tuscany as a living piece of history. Even the most ordinary street or building is a work of art in itself and demonstrates the simple classical beauty that defined the Renaissance. Everywhere you turn you'll see works by Michelangelo, Donatello, Brunelleschi and any number of Masters of Italy's Golden Age.

It is in the museums and galleries of the city that most of Florence's treasures are concentrated. The city's major institutions might not rival museums such as the Louvre in terms of size but in terms of quality they are paralleled by few places in the world. However, rich as Florence's art collections are, one single piece shines above all others - Michelangelo's David.

It's no exaggeration to say that the sculpture is the focus of the entire city, its simple majesty never failing to move even the casual observer. Carved by the artist when he was just 29 years old the statue is among the world's most incredible artworks.

But even amidst this wealth of culture it is impossible to forget that Florence is a living city as well - the piazzas are full of fashionable boutiques and ever more fashionable people, and the café is still central to Florence social life. In the evening the city lights up and its squares and streets are thronged with visitors and locals taking their "passeggiata" as the denizens of the city have done for thousands of years.

Your Trans-Atlantic Flight arrives in Florence 1 day later. Therefore, the package
is 7 Days in Length but includes only 6 Nights hotel accommodations.

Depart anytime October 31, 2008 thru March 13, 2009 from New York or from many other US departure cities of your choice at the additional costs (See click-thru below) to:

FLORENCE, ITALY 

Once there enjoy 6 consecutive Nights at your choice of one of the following hotels in FLORENCE, Italy:

D'Azeglio
Address: Via Della Mattonaia, 43
# of Rooms: 12

For more information about D'Azeglio Hotel in Florence click here.

San Giorgio
Address: Via S. Antonino 3
Area: San Lorenzo
# of Rooms: 60

For more information about San Giorgio Hotel in Florence click here.  

Donatello
For an additional + $25 Per person for 6 Nights
Address: Piazza Indipendenza, 23
# of Rooms: 34 

For more information about Donatello Hotel in Florence click here.

 
De la Pace
For an additional + $55 Per person for 6 Nights
Address: Via Lamarmora, 28
# of Rooms: 42

For more information about De la Pace Hotel in Florence click here.

Corona D'Italia
For an additional + $65 per person for 6 Nights
Address: Via Nazionle 14
# of Rooms: 80

For more information about Corona D'Italia Hotel in Florence click here. 

Le Due Fontane
For an additional + $75 per person for 6 Nights
Address: P.zza SS Annunziata 14
# of Rooms: 57

For more information about Le Due Fontane in Florence click here.

Fenice Palace
For an additional + $85 Per person for 6 Nights
Address: Via Dei Martelli 10
Number of Rooms: 72

For more information about Fenice Palace in Florence click here.

Alba Palace
For an additional + $95 Per person for 6 Nights
Address: Via Della Scala 22
Area: Center (near S.M.Novella train station)
# of Rooms: 24

For more information about Alba Palace in Florence click here. 

Berchielli
For an additional + $275 per person for 6 Nights
Address: Lungarno Acciaiuoli, 14
# of Rooms: 76

For more information about Berchielli Hotel in Florence click here.

Breakfast is Included with Your Hotel Stay. Transfers to/from the hotel are NOT included.

Flights are operated via the a Major U.S. or a Major European Carriers!  

Weekend Surcharge:
Departures from US to Italy on Friday, Saturday or Sunday are surcharged $25 per person. 
Returns from Italy to US on Friday, Saturday or Sunday are surcharged $25 per person.

Extend Your Stay!

Air Only Extension: High bidder may extend their stay in Florence for up to 3 Months at no additional cost (NOT INCLUDING HOTEL). All Travel must be completed by May 20, 2009!

Last day to stay at the hotel is March 20, 2009.

Single Supplement: Offer is based on double occupancy but a single supplement is available for those travelling solo.

Single Supplements are as follows:

• $245 for stay at D'Azeglio 
• $275 for stay at San Giorgio
• $295 for stay at Donatello   
• $325 for stay at De la Pace 
• $335 for stay at Corona D'Italia
• $345 for stay at Le Due Fontane
• $355 for stay at Fenice Palace
• $365 for stay at Alba Palace
• $545 for stay at Berchielli

Note: All passengers traveling solo will be automatically charged the Highest Single Supplement listed above. To adjust your final invoice to the correct amount kindly choose one of the generic options for Single Supplement Discount upon submission of your travel dates.

Seasonal Surcharges and Blackouts may apply - see below details.

U.S. and International taxes, fuel and security surcharges are $475 per person roundtrip!

As with all the auctions reservations are subject to the availability of specific classes of service as contracted with the carrier and not every flight or date may be available.