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 8 days in length, but includes 7 nights hotel accommodations.

Depart anytime thru October 24, 2008 from New York or from one of many other U.S. Departure Cities (see click - thru below) to:

FLORENCE, ITALY

Once there enjoy 7 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.

Alfa 
For an additional + $25 per person for 7 Nights
Address: Via Alfiere 9
# of Rooms: 9

For more information about Alfa Hotel in Florence click here.

Mediterraneo
For an additional + $215 per person for 7 Nights
Address: Lungarno Del Tempio, 44
# of Rooms: 331

For more information about Mediterraneo Hotel in Florence click here.

De la Pace
For an additional + $255 per person for 7 Nights
Address: Via Lamarmora, 28
# of Rooms: 42

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

Lombardia
For an additional + $295 per person for 7 Nights
Address: Via Panzani, 19
# of Rooms: 15

For more information about Lombardia Hotel in Florence click here. 

Machiavelli Palace
For an additional + $310 per person for 7 Nights
Address: Via Nazionale 10
# of Rooms: 90

For more information about Machiavelli Palace in Florence click here.

Corona D'Italia
For an additional + $335 per person for 7 Nights
Address: Via Nazionle 14
# of Rooms: 80

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

Carolus Hotel
For an additional + $425 per person for 7 Nights
Address: Via XXVII No. 3
# of Rooms: 53

For more information about Carolus Hotel in Florence click here.

Berchielli
For an additional + $595 per person for 7 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 a Major U.S. or European Carriers.

Air Only Extension: High bidder may extend their stay in Florence for up to 2 Months at no additional cost (NOT INCLUDING HOTEL). All travel must be completed by November 30, 2008!

Last day to stay at the hotel is October 31, 2008.

Seasonal Surcharges may apply - see below for details.

Weekend Surcharge:
Departures from U.S. to Florence or Florence to U.S. on Friday, Saturday or Sunday are surcharged $25 per person in each direction. 

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

Single Supplements are as follows:

• $365 for stay at D'Azeglio
• $385 for stay at Alfa
• $575 for stay at Mediterraneo
• $620 for stay at De la Pace
• $650 for stay at Lombardia
• $680 for stay at Machiavelli Palace  
• $705 for stay at Corona D'Italia
• $795 for stay at Carolus
• $950 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 for details.

U.S. and International taxes, fuel and security surcharges are $469 per person roundtrip and include carrier imposed fuel surcharges.

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.