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Italy2016 - 2017

Be a group traveler not a group tourist.

Recommended by:

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PER PERSON SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS

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CONTENTS

News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

Tour Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

Italian Vistas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

Vineyard Trail to Rome . . . . . . 09

La Dolce Vita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Best of Sicily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Religious Italy: Jubilee 16’. . . . 15

Booking & Contact . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . 18

Group Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The Roman Guy are local Italy Travel Experts who offer

hand-crafted Italy vacations with American-style customer service.

Turn the page to find out more!

www.TheRomanGuy.com

The ROMAN Guy’s mission is to give people the Italy they’ve

always seen in their dreams. Our Italy Vacation Experts in

Rome and the USA have worked together to hand-craft a

series of small-group Italian vacations to make those dreams

comes true.

With The ROMAN Guy, you’ll touch thousands of years worth

of history, stand just a couple of feet from some of the most

famous works of art mankind has ever created, taste the

depth of the culture through the food & wine, and retrace

the steps of famous icons like Leonardo Da Vinci.

Sometimes we forget all the amazing things the world has to

offer us but The ROMAN Guy is here to show you what you’ve

been missing out on, before experiencing #ItalyOurWay.

• 4 Star Accommodation Minimum

• VIP Experiences at Sights

• The Smallest Group Sizes (14-18)

• Luxury Transportation

• Plenty of Authentic Regional Cuisine & Wine

• Cultural, Historical & Foodie Experiences

• Local Enthusiastic Guides

• Regular Access to Wi-Fi

• Perfect balance of experiences & free time

WHAT TO EXPECT ON A THE ROMAN GUY VACATION

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THE ROMAN GUY VIP EXPERIENCESThe ROMAN Guy’s guided vacations are designed in a way that will make anyone envious of your Italian vacation. You may find yourself in special areas of major sights that other travelers won’t have access to, like the arena of the colosseum, or entering a museum prior to it opening to the general public. This way you can see the sites ‘everyone’ wants to see like the VIP you are and without the crowds.

“The Roman Guy Tours are all about pampering.”-

Colosseum Underground, Arena Floor & 3rd Level Tour

Available on Italian Vistas, Dolce Vita & Vineyard Trail to

Rome Packages (See pp. 07, 09, & 11)

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THE ROMAN GUY VIP EXPERIENCES

NEWS: ITALY 2016

St Peter’s Square Vatican Chianti Vineyard Tuscany Brunello Vines Montalcino Vatican Museums Vatican

Cornetti, Rome

Pope Francis

A Jubilee year takes place every twenty-five years, but can be

mandated by the Holy See in years of need. Christian Jubilees

were first introduced by Pope Boniface VIII in the year 1300,

based on tradition that stems from the Book of Leviticus in the

Old Testament of the Holy Bible.

Pope Francis has mandated that 2016 will be an Extraordinary

Jubilee of Mercy! Pilgrims from around the world will come to

the holy epicenter, Rome, in observance. Rome & the Vatican

will come alive in 2016 with pilgrims traveling from across the

world to visit all four papal basilicas in Rome and walk through

the Holy door (porta sancta) of each one, which are normally

sealed shut with cement and only opened during years of Jubi-

lee.

In 2016, we will commemorate this extraordinary year by cele-

brating with pilgrims who are coming to Rome. Our special edi-

tion Jubilee guided vacation was created in honor of the special

year, including tours of religious sights in Rome, the Vatican &

Assisi!

See Religious Italy: Jubilee 2016 on page 15 for more details.

Carlo Petrini founded the Slow Food Intl.

Movement in 1986. Italy is the epicenter

for the fight against fast food takeovers &

commercial food chains. Keeping it local,

authentic and traditional, The ROMAN Guy

vacations support slow food in all of our

Italy guided vacations.

Buon appetito!

Brunello di Montalcino, a Sangiovese

wine, takes 5 years minimum to go

from the vines to your glass. Talk about

patience! The most recently opened

vintage, 2010, received a 98/100 rating

by Robert Parker which is considered

extraordinary. The 2011 won’t be opened

until 2016 and you could be one of the

first to try it! See Vineyard Trail to Rome

on page 9 for more details.

THE CHRISTIAN JUBILEE

SCRUMPTIOUS ITALY

2016 NEW VINTAGE

HOTEL STANDARDSThe ROMAN Guy loves a good night sleep and

some luxury, but we also appreciate character and

we seek it out when selecting hotels for

our groups.

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Hotel des Palmes, Palermo

Hotel Dei Borgia, Rome

Hotel Giorgione, Venice

Hotel Miramare, Taormina

THE ROMAN GUY ACCOMMODATION

Our Italy vacations are not just focused on the best things to do and see, but also the best places to lay your head at the end of the day. Making the most of the history of Italy, you’ll discover several of our accommodations are villas owned by Italian nobility, former con-vents or even the former residence of a Vatican Bishop! We call it character.

MORE THAN JUST A BED

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IN SAFE HANDS WITH THE ROMAN GUY TEAMThe ROMAN Guy’s individual group tours are designed to give you exclusive access to sights while ensuring you enjoy an interactive tour with your guide and other fellow travelers. The ROMAN Guy has the smallest group sizes (14-18) possible.

MATTEO “MATT”

GIUSEPPE “BACKPACKER”

I’m Roman born and raised and have been showing adventurous souls like you around Italy for 10 years now! Having traveled extensively, learnt 5 languages and met people from all walks of life, it is my job that always reminds me that “no place on earth can continue to fas-cinate me like Italy does”. My role during your vacation in Italy is to make sure you have fun. I’ll travel with you, be there to assist you with your queries and help you experience the culture, history and, of course, the cuisine of Italia.

Known to my friends as “The Backpacker” because my surname translates to backpacks from the Italian word Zainni, I was born with a passion for travel. When I was young my mother used to tell me that I couldn’t sit in one place for too long, always looking for new places to ex-plore and new people to meet. That’s why I do what I do, apart from being able to show the best of Italy to visitors, I get to make friends from all corners of the earth. As a Tour Director, I travel by your side, making sure your vacation goes smoothly and being your best-friend in Italy.

Roman Guy Italy Tour DirectorFrom: RomeExpertise: Everything Italian

Roman Guy Italy Tour DirectorFrom: RomeExpertise: Making people smileFavorite Gelato: Come on! All of them!

ELENA “ELE”

Ciao!A client once told me that I am as Florentine as the Ponte Vecchio bridge. For me, although that is a very old bridge I was compared to, I was absolutely flattered. I’m very proud of my Florentine heritage and the fact that I can call the Renaissance capital of the world my home. My love for my city is a major reason as to why I became a guide in the first place, to show visitors to my city the incredible treasures of Florence that have captured the hearts of artists, writers and poets for centuries.

Official Florence GuideFrom: FlorenceExpertise: Reliving the RenaissanceFavorite Gelato: Pistacchio!

LOCAL GUIDESEach guided tour during your vacation will be led by our licensed local guides. Your tour director will deliver you to the tour meeting point and be there to meet you at the end of each tour, but with a local guide at each destination you can be sure that each tour is led by an enthusiastic expert who won’t only teach you about the history and art at each site, but also introduce you to the local culture.This way, The ROMAN Guy tours are not just tours, they are also cultural experiences.

TOUR DIRECTORSOn every Guided Vacation offered by The ROMAN Guy, you’ll be accompanied by one of our experienced & bi-lingual English-Italian tour directors for the duration of your vacation. Their job is to make sure your vacation is full of smiles and laughter, taking care of everything for you and being there for you should you need assistance at any point during your vacation.

THE ROMAN GUY ACCOMMODATION

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MENU DEL GIORNODid you know that the pasta dish “La Carbonara”is made differently in Rome than anywhere else in Italy? Or that you normally won’t find fish on the menu in towns that are more than an hour from the Mediterranean Sea? You could drive 20 minutes from Rome and receive a com-pletely different pasta dish called by the same name, but it is not the authentic Roman dish! And fish? Well, when you think about it, it makes sense that traditional regional cuisine is made from what is cultivated on the land of that region!

You’ll find yourself eating local cuisine in each destination you go to, from Carbonara in Rome to wild boar meat in Tuscany and, of course, there is plenty of seafood in Sicily! Meals may also be longer than what you are used to in your home country. A quick lunch is probably 45 mins and din-ners are a leisurely experience, lasting from 2 to 3 hours! At the restaurants and trattorias we have hand selected for each of our guided vacations, there will be no need to ask if the ingredients are “all-natural” either. We support the Slow Food movement which means local suppliers and often wine served straight from the barrel!

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TAKING YOU OFF THE BEATEN PATHWe create tours with the traveler in mind, not just by removing you from the crowds at famous ‘must-see’ attractions, but also by introducing you to some of Italy’s most spec-tacular hidden treasures. This way you can check everything off your Italy bucket list and visit some lesser known places that you didn’t know should be on your list to begin with!

Civita di Bagnoregio Tour

Available on Vineyard Trail to Rome Package (See p. 9)

CULTURAL IMMERSIONGiving you the chance

to experience Italy

the Italian way.

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ITALIAN VISTAS | 10 DAYS, 9 NIGHTSVENICE, FLORENCE, ROME & MORE

DAY 1: VENICE ARRIVALBenvenuti! Meet your The ROMAN Guy representative as you exit the airport before taking a private boat that will cruise you over to our 4 star hotel in the heart of Venice! Learn about Venice & St. Mark’s Square during a Guided Stroll. After, add-on the famed gondola ride! ($69 pp). Com-plete your first day in the Bel Paese with a dinner at a local trattoria! D

DAY 2: AN ISLAND ADVENTURELet’s go island hopping! A private boat and a local guide await you as we explore the beautiful colors of Burano and experience a glass blow-ing spectacle in Murano. B

DAY 3: FLORENCE: MICHELANGELO & DAVIDToday we head south to Florence by luxury coach! We will first check into our 4 star hotel converted from a 16th century palace. Later, we’ll get acquainted with the Renaissance Capital on a Guided Stroll that will include Michelangelo’s David, before sitting down over our first Florentine dinner. B, D

DAY 4: FLORENCE LEISURE DAYSee Florence on your own or join our “Pisa & Vinci Day Trip,” ($149 pp) to climb the tower and visit the town where Da Vinci was born! B

DAY 5: CHIANTI WINE DAY!We’ll visit San Gimignano which is known as the “Manhattan” of Tusca-ny due to it’s many medieval towers. Next, off to a local vineyard where we’ll indulge in the wines and other delicacies produced on site over an amazing lunch. B, L

DAY 6: ORVIETO TO ROMEVia Roma! We’ll depart Florence early and start our journey to the Eternal City but first, a stop in Orvie-to to see this majestic city perched high above Umbria. After checking-in to our beautiful 4 star hotel in the heart of Rome, we’ll take you on a Guided Evening Stroll to hit the main sites like Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona! B, D

DAY 7: THE POPE & COLOSSEUM DUNGEONS!On Wednesdays the Pope blesses the world from St. Peter’s Square. and you can see the Holy Father live with our Papal Audience add-on ($29). Later we’ll head over to the Colosseum for a truly VIP experience of its restricted areas - not accessi-ble to regular visitors, as our guide helps you relive the stories inside the dungeons, on the arena floor and above the third top tier! B

DAY 8: ROME LEISURE DAYEnjoy a lazy day or join either of our optional trips. See the famous city destroyed by ash on our Pompeii & Sorrento Full Day Trip ($195 pp). Or get some local eats on our Trastevere “Locals” Evening Food Tour ($74). B

DAY 9: SISTINE CHAPEL, VATICAN & ST. PETER’S BASILICA VIP DAYToday we beat the crowds and enter the Vatican a full hour before it’s official opening to the public. We’ll see the Sistine Chapel almost empty before touring the exquisite Muse-ums and beautiful St. Peters Basilica. In the evening, we will meet for our group Farewell Dinner! B, D

DAY 10: ARRIVEDERCI! We don’t want to say bye forever, so we’ll say goodbye just for now! Add a Rome to FCO Transfer ($35 pp) and leave Rome in comfort. Ciao for now! B

This Tour Includes a “Prosecco Experience” in Roma with

Professional Photo keepsakes!

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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10 Days, 9 Nights $3,299 PP

THE ROMAN GUY STANDARDS: • Group Size: 10 - 18 travelers.• Arrival Transfer: Water Taxi from Venice airport (VCE)

to central Venice hotel• Included Meals: 9 breakfasts (all), 4 Dinners & 1 Lunch

INCLUDED TOURS & EXPERIENCES: • Venice & St. Mark’s Evening Guided Stroll

• Venice Island Adventure (Murano & Burano)

• Florence Evening Guided Stroll with David

• San Gimignano & Chianti Vineyard Lunch

• Orvieto Day Trip in Umbria

• Rome Evening Guided Stroll

• Colosseum Underground Tour (Restricted Access)

• Pre-Opening Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour

DATES Price $3299 per person double occupancy

2016 Dates 2017 DatesMay 19th April 19th June 16th May 24th Sept 15th June 14 Oct 13th July 5th Sept 6th & 2oth Oct 11th

Single Occupancy: Surplus: $695

Triple Occupancy Discount: $155 per person**All rates are based off double occupancy

HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS: Night 1 - 2: Hotel Giorgione, Venice HHHH

Located centrally in the heart of Venice with beauti-ful internal courtyard and Venetian style rooms!

Night 3 - 5: Hotel Ricasoli, Florence HHHH 16th Century palace converted to 4 star hotel located in the historical center.

Night 6 - 9: Hotel Dei Borgia , Rome HHHH

Amazing Neoclassical Palazzo located in the hip Monti district near lots of beautiful wine bars and authentic restaurants.

Contact us for Pre & Post-Journey hotel stays*This trip requires a passport.

**If there is a hotel change it will be of equal or better quality.

ITALIAN VISTAS

“Trip of a lifetime…Thanks to The Roman Guy.” - J Wills, Alabama

BOOK BY APRIL 1ST TO SAVE

$350 PP

www.TheRomanGuy.com

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VINEYARD TRAIL TO ROME | 10 DAYS, 9 NIGHTSFLORENCE, TUSCANY, CHIANTI, ROME & MORE

DAY 1: FLORENCE ARRIVALBenvenuti! Upon arrival you’ll meet The ROMAN Guy rep who will take you by private transfer to a 16th century palace converted to a 4 star hotel for check-in. You’ll meet the rest of the group later on a guided stroll of the Florence historical center including Michelangelo’s David. Our first day will end with a Welcome Dinner! D

DAY 2: FLORENCE LEISURE DAYYou can spend a lazy day in the city or join our add-on adventure to see the Pisa tower and the city Leonardo came from. “The Pisa & Vinci Day Trip”! ($149 pp) B

DAY 3: UNDER THE TUSCAN SUNToday we head to the Chianti wine region, where we’ll indulge in the wines and other on site produced delicacies over an amazing lunch at a local vineyard. We then proceed to the scenic Tuscan villa nestled in the hills of wine country, our home for the next four nights. B, L, D

DAY 4: SAN GIMIGNANO & SIENA!We’ll head to San Gimignano, known as the “Manhattan” of Tuscany due to it’s many medieval towers. Next in Siena we’ll visit it’s stunning cathedral as well as the piazza del Campo that converts to a horse racing track twice a year! B, D

DAY 5: TUSCANY LEISURE DAYToday, take in the beautiful views of the vineyard and olive groves beside the pool at our villa in Tuscany. Cook-ing classes and other fun activities available on request. B, D

DAY 6: MONTALCINO WINE DAY!Brunello is the wine produced in the Montalcino region and it rates among the top wines on Earth. Not only will you taste this wine on our Montalcino Wine Day, but you’ll enjoy an organic lunch at the winery. B, L, D

DAY 7: CIVITA DI BAGNOREGGIO EN ROUTE TO THE ETERNAL CITYToday we conquer Rome! Before setting foot in the Eternal City, we’ll stop to visit the ‘dying town’ of Civita di Bagnoregio. Once in Rome, we’ll settle into a luxurious 4 star hotel right in the center. In the evening we’ll dive right in with a Rome Guided Stroll of Spanish Steps, Piazza Navo-na and other main attractions! B, D

DAY 8: VATICAN, SISTINE CHAPEL & ST PETER’S BASILICA VIP DAYToday we beat the crowds and enter the Vatican a full hour before it’s offi-cial opening to the public. We’ll head straight to the Sistine Chapel first be-fore touring the exquisite Museums

and beautiful St. Peters Basilica. Enjoy the rest of the day free to ex-plore the city or add-on a local expe-rience with our Trastevere “Locals” Food Tour ($74). B

DAY 9: COLOSSEUM DUNGEONS!Today we will see the Colosseum like you’ve always imagined it, as our expert guide takes you straight to the arena floor and dungeons where other visitors are not allowed! You’ll not only stand in the center of the arena, but also visit the Dungeons below and 3rd tier high above - all areas reserved specially for our group! In the evening we will cel-ebrate our amazing journey with a group Farewell Dinner! B, D

DAY 10: ARRIVEDERCI! It’s a sad sad day to leave Italy, but now you have a reason to come back! Add a Rome to FCO transfer ($35 pp), Ciao for now! B

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

This Tour Includes a “Prosecco Experience”

in Roma with Professional Photo keepsakes!

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10 Days, 9 Nights $3,495 PP

THE ROMAN GUY STANDARDS: • Group Size: 10 - 18 travelers.• Arrival Transfer: Transfer from Florence airport to

Florence Hotel.• Included Meals: 9 breakfasts (all), 7 Dinners

& 2 Lunches

INCLUDED TOURS & EXPERIENCES: • Florence Evening Guided Stroll with David

• Chianti Wine Day with Vineyard Lunch

• San Gimignano & Siena Day Trip

• Montalcino Wine Day with Vineyard Lunch

• Civita di Bagnoregio Enchanting Day Trip

• Rome Evening Guided Stroll

• Colosseum Dungeons, Arena Floor & Third Level

• Privileged Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour

DATES Price $3495 per person double occupancy

2016 Dates 2017 DatesMay 26th May 4th & 18th Sept 29th Sept. 14th & 28thOct 20th Oct. 5th & 19th

Single Occupancy: Surplus: $635

Triple Occupancy Discount: $155 per person**All rates are based off double

occupancy

HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS: Night 1 - 2: Hotel Ricasoli, Florence HHHH

16th Century palace converted to a 4 star hotel locat-ed in the historical center.

Night 3 - 6: Borgo Casa al Vento, Tuscany HHHH 12th century Hamlet converted to Tuscan Villa on a vineyard with pool & unbelievable countryside views.

Night 7 - 9: Hotel Dei Borgia , Rome HHHH

Amazing Neoclassical Palazzo located in the Monti district near lots of beautiful wine bars and authentic restaurants.

Contact us for Pre & Post-Journey hotel stays*This trip requires a passport.

**If there is a hotel change it will be of equal or better quality.

VINEYARD TRAIL TO ROME

BOOK BY APRIL 1ST TO SAVE

$350 PP

“Small tour group - big payoff!”- C Brian , Georgia www.TheRomanGuy.com

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LA DOLCE VITA | 12 DAYS, 11 NIGHTSVENICE, FLORENCE, ROME, AMALFI COAST & MORE

DAY 1: VENICE ARRIVALBenvenuti! Meet your The ROMAN Guy rep as you exit the airport before taking a private boat that will cruise you over to our 4 star hotel in the heart of Venice! Discover Venice and St. Mark’s square with a Guided Stroll through the city center. Add on a famed Gondola Ride! ($69 pp) before enjoying your first dinner in the Bel Paese in a local trattoria! D

DAY 2: VENETIAN ISLANDSLet’s go island hopping! A private boat and a local guide await you as we explore the beautiful colors of Burano and experience a glass blow-ing spectacle in Murano. B

DAY 3: RENAISSANCE & DAVIDToday we head south to Florence by luxury coach! We will first check into our 4 star hotel converted from a 16th century palace. Later, we’ll get acquainted with the Renaissance Capital on a Guided Stroll that will include Michelangelo’s David, before sitting down over our first Florentine dinner. B, D

DAY 4: FLORENCE LEISURE DAYSee Florence on your own or join our “Pisa & Vinci Day Trip,” ($149 pp) to climb the tower and visit the town where Da Vinci was born! B

DAY 5: CHIANTI WINE DAY!We’ll visit San Gimignano which is known as the “Manhattan” of Tusca-ny due to it’s many medieval towers. Next, off to a local vineyard where we’ll indulge in the wines and other delicacies produced on site over an amazing lunch! B, L

DAY 6: ROME BY WAY OF ORVIETOToday we conquer Rome! Before set-ting foot in the Eternal City, we’ll visit the ‘dying town’ of Civita di Bagnore-gio. Once in Rome, we’ll settle into a luxurious 4 star hotel right in the center. In the evening we’ll dive right in with a Guided stroll of Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and other main attractions! B, D

DAY 7: VATICAN VIP DAYLong lines and crowds? Not for us! We’ll enter the Vatican an hour be-fore it opens to the public and head to the Sistine Chapel first! Later, combine a great meal with an immer-sive experience with our Trastevere “Locals” Food Tour add-on. ($74pp) B

DAY 8: COLOSSEUM DUNGEONS!On Wednesdays the Pope blesses the world from St. Peter’s Square and you can see the Holy Father live with our Papal Audience add-on ($29pp). Later we will explore the Colosseum and its restricted areas - reserved

only for us! Visit the dungeons, stand on the arena floor and climb up to the top tier with our local guide! B

DAY 9: POMPEII THE BURIED CITYToday we head to the Amalfi Coast-town of Sorrento! On the way we will stop to explore the worldly renowned ruins of Pompeii with our local guide. After your tour, we will head to a local farm in the Sorrento Peninsula for a Limoncello & wine tasting with a light lunch! Then its off to our 4 star hotel in Sorrento for relaxation and a free evening. B, L

DAY 10: AMALFI COAST DAY! We’ll cruise the winding roads of the Amalfi Coast in our luxury air-con vehicles, and stop in towns like Positano and Ravello for some truly amazing seascapes and villas! B

DAY 11: SORRENTO LEISURE DAYFeel like you should be on a boat cruising around like a celebrity? Join our “Capri Boat Day” add-on ($109 pp) for some fun in the sun! Tonight we sit down to celebrate the trip’s end with a Farewell Dinner. B, D

DAY 12: ARRIVEDERCI!Arrividerci! Transfer add-on available to Naples Airport ($65pp) B

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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12 Days, 11 Nights $3,995 PP

THE ROMAN GUY STANDARDS: • Group Size: 10 - 18 travelers.• Arrival Transfer: Water Taxi transfer from Venice

(Marco Polo) airport to Venice Hotel.• Included Meals: 11 breakfasts (all), 4 Dinners & 2

Lunch included.

INCLUDED TOURS & EXPERIENCES: • Venice & St. Mark’s Evening Guided Stroll

• Venice Island Adventure (Murano & Burano)

• Florence Evening Guided Stroll with David

• San Gimignano & Chianti Day Trip

• Orvieto Day Trip

• Rome Evening Guided Stroll

• Privileged Entrance Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour

• Colosseum Underground Tour (Restricted Access)

• Ruins of Pompeii Tour

• Amalfi Coast Day Trip

DATES Price $3995 per person double occupancy

2016 Dates 2017 DatesJune 8th May 10th & 31stJuly 13 June 21st July 12th

Single Occupancy: $765

Triple Occupancy Discount: $155 per person**All rates are based off double

occupancy

HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS: Night 1 - 2: Hotel Giorgione, Venice HHHH

Located centrally in the heart of Venice with beauti-ful internal courtyard and Venetian style rooms!

Night 3 - 5: Hotel Ricasoli, Florence HHHH 16th Century palace converted to 4 star hotel located in the historical center.

Night 6 - 8: Hotel Dei Borgia , Rome HHHH

Amazing Neoclassical Palazzo located in the Monti district near lots of beautiful wine bars and authentic restaurants.

Night 9 - 11: Grand Hotel Flora, SorrentoHHHH Beautiful century located 4 star hotel charateristic of Sorrento with an unforgettable pool.

Contact us for Pre & Post-Journey hotel stays

*This trip requires a passport.

**If there is a hotel change it will be of equal or better quality.

LA DOLCE VITA

“The Roman Guy is fantastic!”- K Mandela, California

BOOK BY APRIL 1ST TO SAVE

$300 PP

This Tour Includes a “Prosecco Experience” in Roma with Professional Photo keepsakes! www.TheRomanGuy.com

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PALERMO, PIAZZA ARMERINA, AGRIGENTO, SYRACUSE, TAORMINA AND MORE

DAY 1: SICILY ARRIVALExit the airport to meet your The ROMAN Guy rep who will be waiting to take you to our 4 star hotel in the heart of Palermo by private transfer. Later you’ll meet the group during our welcome dinner at a traditional Sicilian Trattoria! Let the magical tour of this splendid island begin! D

DAY 2: ERICE & SICILY VINEYARDOn our first full-day in Sicily, we’ll head to see the enchanting hilltop town of Erice - A true epitome of the middle ages, and a town that was according to the legend founded by a son of the Goddess Venus! On our way back to Palermo we’ll stop at a Sicilian vineyard for a wine tasting and delicious lunch, to get your first real taste of Sicily! B, L

DAY 3: PALERMO INTROWe will experience the flavorful culture of the Sicilian capital city on a morning Palermo Walking Tour of the center. We’ll visit the local market and have a typical “street food” style Sicilian light lunch! In the afternoon join us for a trip to Monreale where we will surround ourselves with citrus groves & olive trees, as the locals like to do on this island. B, L

DAY 4: AGRIGENTO DAYHeading into the heart of Sicily,

we’ll stop at a UNESCO site ‘Valley of Temples’ for a guided tour you’ll never forget. Afterwards, an abundant lunch will await us in Agrigento at a local trattoria. Later we’ll head to the hills of Piazza Armerina where you’ll stay in the former residence of an 18th century Bishop. B, L, D

DAY 5: ARMERINA & MODICAToday is the sweetest day of our trip! A local guide will take us to Villa Romana del Casale where we’ll see some of the best preserved ancient Roman mosaics in the world! Next stop is Modica to taste its famed chocolate! Visit a chocolatier and see how they make the renown Sicilian chocolate before sampling the fin-ished product. Our day will end near Syracuse where we’ll enjoy beautiful views from our seaside accommo-dation and eat an amazing locally farmed dinner together. B, D

DAY 6: LEISURE DAY!Today you can either relax at the isolated beaches on a natural reserve footsteps away from your room or use the included transportation to visit the historical center of Syracuse or nearby Greek style archeological sites (12€). B, D

DAY 7: TAORMINA & CANNOLINorthbound, we head to the town of Taormina to discover its deep

history. You’ll enjoy the clear blue water from your sea-view balcony at our 4 star hotel. In the evening, we’ll stroll around the town center and you’ll get to taste the best cannoli you’ll ever have in your life. B

DAY 8: MT. ETNA, WINE & THE BEE WHISPERERA day of fire and wine awaits us as we take a trip to the most active volcano in Europe - Mount Etna, where we will walk the Silvestri craters, 2,000 mt high! After you’ll get the chance to taste wine produced on volcanic soil at a picturesque winery on the slopes of Mt Etna. Next is a visit to our friend ‘The Bee Whisperer’. We’ll learn how local honey is made and taste some of the purest in all of Italy! B, L

DAY 9: TAORMINA LEISURE DAYSpend today relaxing on the beach or join us for an add-on Cooking Class ($99 pp) to learn the tricks of the famed Sicilian cuisine! Rounding off your trip is a farewell dinner to share laughs, smiles and memories from your Sicily Vacation with new friends and fellow travelers. B, D

DAY 10: ARRIVEDERCI! See you later Sicily! Add on a Transfer to Catania Airport ($45 pp) or Palermo Airport ($145 pp) B

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

THE BEST OF SICILY | 10 DAYS, 9 NIGHTS

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10 Days, 9 Nights $2,950 PP

THE ROMAN GUY STANDARDS: • Group Size: 10 - 18 travelers.• Arrival Transfer: Transfer from Palermo airport to

Palermo Hotel.• Included Meals: 9 breakfasts (all), 5 dinners & 4

lunches included.

INCLUDED TOURS & EXPERIENCES: • Erice Day Trip

• Sicilian Vineyard with Local Wine Tasting

• Palermo Walking & Market Tour

• Monreale Panoramic Visit

• Agrigento “Valley of Temples” Walking Tour

• Piazza Armerina Unesco Mosaic Tour

• Modica Sicilian Chocolate tasting

• Taormina Introductory Stroll

• Etna Volcano Excursion & Wine Tasting

• Bee Whisperer & Honey Experience

DATES Price $2950 per person double occupancy

2016 Dates 2017 DatesMay 25th May 4th & 25thSept 7th Sept 7th & 21st Oct 5th Oct 5th & 19th

Single Occupancy: $650

Triple Occupancy Discount: $155 per person**All rates are based off double occupancy

HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS: Night 1 - 3 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes HHHH Perfect mix of ancient charm and modern decor grace this historical venue int he heart of Palermo!

Night 4 Agriturismo Torre di RendaAmazing ‘agriturismo’ located in an estate belonging to a 16th century bishop.

Night 5 - 6 Masseria sul Mare

AgriturismoYour perfect oasis of nature, nestled between the beautiful blue of the Mediterranean and the green of the Sicilian Coast.

Night 7 - 10 Mira Mare Taormina HHHH

Outstanding hotel in the historical heart of Taormina in a transformed palace of the Sicilian nobility!

Contact us for Pre & Post-Journey hotel stays

*This trip requires a passport.

**If there is a hotel change it will be of equal or better quality.

THE BEST OF SICILY

“Can’t imagine doing this trip without the Roman Guy.” - D Malloy , Texas www.TheRomanGuy.com

BOOK BY APRIL 1ST TO SAVE

$400 PP

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EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE | 7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTSROME, ASSISI, CHURCHES, ART & RELIGION

DAY 1: ROME ARRIVALWelcome to the Eternal City! Exit the airport to meet your The ROMAN Guy rep who will be waiting to take you by private luxury vehicle to our 4 star hotel in the heart of Rome! You’ll have time to relax before you get acquainted with the rest of the group and Rome’s historical center on our evening Guided Stroll, covering sites like the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain & Pantheon. A Welcome Dinner will follow to celebrate your first night in Italy! D

DAY 2: PAPAL AUDIENCE & JUBILEE TOUR!Rise and shine! Today we have the opportunity to receive a blessing by the Holy Father himself during his Papal Audience held in St. Peter’s Square - a truly magical experience! We will enjoy a light lunch nearby before rejoicing in the Jubliee Tour which will show you 3 of the 4 major Papal Basilicas of Rome! You can use an enjoyable evening off to explore more of the city. B, L

DAY 3: THE VATICAN & ASSISIToday is a very special day as we enter the Vatican a full hour before the doors open to the public. We’ll visit the Sistine Chapel before most tourists even enter the Vatican which will give you a chance to truly appre-

ciate Michelangelo’s masterpiece. We will then head back through the museums to learn about their unique history. Our journey through the Vatican will finish inside the St. Pe-ter’s Basilica where we can marvel its grandeur, and visit the grottos un-derneath the church to see tombs of various kings, queens and Popes. After some free time in Rome for lunch we’re off to Assisi! Assisi is an amazing village nestled into the hills of Umbria. We’ll be staying at a clas-sical 4 star hotel with beautiful rooms and stunning views. After check-in you can visit a local church for a mass or sit at a cafe and have a drink before dinner with the group. B, D

DAY 4: ASSISI FULL DAYThis morning we begin with an Assisi Discovery Walking Tour of the city center, which will get you familiar with this unique city and start at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi - a truly special and important stop on our journey. Walk through the medi-eval streets to get to the Basilica of Saint Clare where your tour will end. B

DAY 5: ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE COLOSSEUM & ROMAN FORUMWe will return to Rome (via luxury coach) and continue exploring the Eternal city with a trip to the Colos-seum & Roman Forum to hear tales

about mad Emperors, heroic gladi-ators, and Christian martyrs. Let the games begin! Take the evening off or join our Trastevere “locals” Food Tour ($74). B

DAY 6: ROME LEISURE DAYAttend a local mass, take in more of the city’s sites or get some last minute souvenir hunting out of the way. You’ll also have the option to add on an amazing visit to the Rome Christian Catacombs & San Clem-ente Church ($69) a truly memorable experience. B, D

DAY 7: ARRIVEDERCI! It’s been a trip to remember! Add on a Rome Transfer for $35 pp. Grazie a tutti! B

This Tour Includes a “Prosecco Experience”

in Roma with Professional Photo keepsakes!

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE | 7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS7 Days, 6 Nights from $2595 PP

THE ROMAN GUY STANDARDS: • Group Size: 10 - 18 travelers.• Arrival Transfer: Transfer from Rome airport to• Rome Hotel.• Included Meals: 6 breakfasts (all), 3 Dinners & • 1 Lunch included.

INCLUDED TOURS & EXPERIENCES: • Rome Evening Guided Stroll

• Papal Audience & Blessing

• Jubilee Churches Driving Tour of Rome

• Vatican Privileged Entrance Tour + Crypts

• Assisi Discovery Walking Tour

• Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour

DATES Price $2595 per person double occupancy

Dates May 31 2016 July 26 2016

Sept 20 2016

Single Occupancy: Surplus: $450

Triple Occupancy Discount: $155 per person**All rates are based off double

occupancy

HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS: Night 1 - 2, 5 - 6: Hotel Dei Borgia,

Rome HHHH

Amazing Neoclassical Palazzo located in the hip Monti district near lots of beautiful wine bars and authentic restaurants.

Night 3 - 4 Hotel Giotto , Assisi HHHH Central 4 star hotel with stunning views and gorgeous classical Italian design.

Contact us for Pre & Post-Journey hotel stays*This trip requires a passport.

**If there is a hotel change it will be of equal or better quality.

JUBILEE CELEBRATION

BOOK BY APRIL 1ST TO SAVE

$300 PP

“Well worth the money”- Mark S, Washington www.TheRomanGuy.com

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BOOKING YOUR GUIDED VACATION WITH THE ROMAN GUY

STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR VACATION POSSIBLE ADD-ON EXPERIENCES

STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR DATE

STEP 3: SECURE YOUR SPOT

STEP 4: SET UP YOUR PAYMENT PLAN

See our catalogue or even on www.theromanguy.com to find aThe ROMAN Guy guided Italy vacation that is right for you.

Pompeii & Sorrento Day Trip from RomeAvailable on: Italian Vistas Price: $195 per personDuration: 12 hoursLunch Included

Gondola RideAvailable on: Italian Vistas & La Dolce VitaPrice: $69 per personDuration: 30 minutes

Pisa Day Trip from Florence with stop in VinciAvailable on: Italian Vistas, La Dolce Vita & Vineyard Trail to RomePrice: $149 per personDuration: 7 hours

Boat Trip to Capri from AmalfiAvailable on: La Dolce VitaPrice: $109 per personDuration: 8 hours

Trastevere “Locals” Food TourAvailable on: Italian Vistas, La Dolce Vita, Extraordi-nary Jubilee & Vineyard Trail to RomePrice: $74 per personDuration: 3.5 hours

Rome Christian Catacombs & San Clemente ChurchAvailable On: Extraordinary JubileePrice: $69 per personDuration: 3 hours

Papal Audience Available On: La Dolce Vita & Italian VistasPrice: $29 per personDuration: 2.5 hours

Choose one of the dates listed for 2016 or 2017. Dates can be found within this catalogue and on:www.theromanguy.com.

We don’t require 100% payment upfront. All you need to do to secure your place on a The ROMAN Guy guide vaca-tion is pay a 10% deposit per person.

How?

Online - Book your vacation on www.theromanguy.com Checkout & pay your 10% deposit by credit card.

Phone - Call our representatives at +1 888 290 5595 to pay your deposit over the phone by credit card.

Email - Email our team at [email protected].

Once your deposit has been paid, we will contact you with a receipt and to arrange your preferred payment plan.

Regardless of the method you chose to pay your deposit, you will have a number of payment plans and easy-pay methods to choose from when coming to pay your final outstanding balance. Once your deposit has been paid, one of our representatives will contact you to set up the plan that is right for you.

Payment Options:

1. Recurring Payments: Credit Card2. Payment in Full: Credit Card3. Payment in Full: Check Every payment made in full by check will receive a $100 discount per person.

BEEN GIVEN A PROMOTIONAL OFFER?

To make the most of a promotional offer, book your vacation within the prescribed time

frame and bring the promotional offer and promotional code to the attention of one of

our sales team when booking.

YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE INFO ABOUT OUR TOURS OR BOOK ANY TOURS OR TRIPS ON OUR WEBSITE.

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Your Guided Vacation BookingThe Roman Guy, Inc. is a US based travel agency and the “Sales Company”. The Roman Guy Srl. is an Italian based Tour Operator. When you make a booking with us it is collectively referred to as The Roman Guy. Your agreement is with The Roman Guy and a contract is formed when you make a reser-vation with us that we accept. In forming that contract you must acknowledge the following:Disclaimer The Roman Guy Tours are sold mainly by The Roman Guy, but also by 3rd party travel professionals. The Roman Guy is not bound by, or liable for, any description, photograph, representation or warranty made by or provided by any independent 3rd party sales representative, Travel Agent, or other person / entity relating to any vacation offered by The Roman Guy. If you have pur-chased a The Roman Guy Tour from a 3rd party we recommend contacting us directly to ensure accuracy. Arrival Date Departure dates from your home country may vary based on your global location and time-zones. Many international flights are over-night and for this reason we will provide an arrival date. If you are unsure we recommend contacting us prior to booking airfare, or booking your airfare through us, to ensure you arrive on the correct date. FORCE MAJEURE In the case of force majeure clients accept the full responsibility of their trip as a risk of travel.Hotel Accommodation Prices are per person, based on two

person sharing a double room with private bath or shower. Single rooms may be available on select vacations in limited numbers. Single rooms are sub-ject to a surplus fee per itinerary. Triple rooms may be available on select vacations in limited num-bers. Triple rooms are subject to a discount which varies per itinerary. Triple rooms will often feature a fold away bed with plus one double bed. Three adults may find these rooms small and suitcase space restricted. They are generally more suitable for 2 adult and 1 child. Double rooms often feature two double beds, but are not always available. These will be handed out on a first come first serve basis. Special room requests are accepted by not guaranteed. Free WIFI is available on most motor-coaches as well as in guest rooms and common areas of most hotels. The Roman Guy is not responsible for gaps in wifi service in hotels or on busses. Inter-City Transit by private motor-coach, train, ferry or boatis included, when necessary, during all included itineraries. Air Transportation is not includ-ed in any listed prices, but can be added and reserved by us at market price. Guided Vacation Due to our smaller group sizes we often use smaller coaches, that are still luxury with air-conditioning and often wifi, but often do not have bathroom facilities. Stops will be made frequently at rest areas, but tour leaders are advised to accommodate to anyone with in need of more frequent attention. Travel Director Guided vaca-tions are conducted in English by a professional Travel Director who is licensed and certified to conduct that specific job. The job of a Travel Director pertains to carrying out the set itinerary and explaining day to day duties. Although they may be a wealth of knowledge, Travel Directors are not tour guides and may not be able to answer specific ques-tions about history or the sites. Admissions site-seeing admis-sions are included in the price of the tour as described in each itinerary. While ‘add-on’ tours

are optional and additional, admissions are included in the additional purchase price as detailed in the description. Tour Guides are locally licensed and highly educated on history and culture of each individual destination. All tour guides have proper licensing. Included Meals Meals are included as detailed in every tour description and include at least 2 courses at lunch with a non-al-coholic beverage and at least 3 courses at dinner with at least one glass of wine and at times other alcoholic beverages. Transfers Between airports, hotels and railway stations and piers are included as indicated each guided itinerary. If you did not purchase your flight from The Roman Guy you will need to provide your arrival and de-parture information at the time of booking. It is your responsibility to update The Roman Guy with any changes in flight status or schedule. Failure to do so may result in missing services and no refund will be given for missed arrivals / departures due to out-dated flight information.Porterage One large bag, dimensions not exceeding 30”x18X10” and weight not ex-ceeding 50 lbs (23kg). Airlines may impose stricter weight / size restrictions on bags. Please check with your airline(s) directly for their most current baggage regulations. Each guest is also allowed a carry-on and personal bag such as a purse. Carry-on/hand luggage handling is the responsibility of each guest and must be taken on and off the motor coach personally. Tips/Gratuities are included to cover all dining-room waiters, housekeeping staff, and porters at hotels. Tips or gratuities for your Motor-coach Driver, Travel Director, Local Tour Guides are to be extended on a voluntary basis at the end of your vacation.Cancellation Policy as stated above. $250 minimum deposit to reserve your seat and trip must be paid in full by 60 days prior to date unless you’ve opted to use reoccurring billing. It is recommended that you purchase travel insurance to cover your

costs in the case of cancellation or purchase our trip cancella-tion waiver which allows you to cancel up to the day of departure for a loss of only the cancellation waiver fee. Unused Tour Elements cannot be refunded if a traveller opts out nor exchanged for an add-on. Errors In the case of printing, typographical error, verbal or human billing error we reserve the right to invoice or re-invoice participants with correct billing. Participants do have the option to cancel for a full refund in the case of a billing error, but can-cellation must be made within 24 hours of acknowledgement of the error. Guests needing Special As-sistance Special needs must be communicated in writing within 90 days of your departure date. The Roman Guy will make rea-sonable effort to accommodate to guests needing special assis-tance, but The Roman Guy nor its travel directors, tour guides, bus drivers or any associated persons may physically lift or assist clients into transportation vehicles. Guests with mobility issues must be accompanied by a support person to aid them. The Roman Guy will make a reasonable effort to accommo-dation those with dietary needs or allergies, but cannot take responsibility in the case of sick-ness or death. Travel insurance is recommended for those with allergies or special needs. Par-ticipants should be aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act is inapplicable outside of the United States and facilities outside of the United States for disabled individuals are limited.

BOOKING YOUR GUIDED VACATION WITH THE ROMAN GUY BOOKING CONDITIONS AND IMPORTANT INFOPardon our fine print. Call or email for a larger copy.

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Land Only Guided Vacations

Deposit $250Final Payment 60 days priorNo* of days Penalty60 - 15 days 50%14 - 1 day prior 75%Departure 100%

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ALREADY VISITING ITALY INDEPENDENTLY?

SMALL GROUP TOURS

YOU CAN STILL ENJOY ROME WITH INDIVIDUAL GUIDED TOURS.

The Roman Guy’s individual small group tours are designed to give you exclu-sive access to sights while ensuring you enjoy an interactive tour with your guide and other fellow travelers.

• Skip the lines• Perfect for families, couples,

groups, and solo travelers!• Exclusive experiences• Maximum 13 people per tour

MOST POPULAR TOUR!

COLOSSEUM UNDERGROUND

VIP: VENICE DISCOVERY TOUR VIP: ROME CITY DRIVING TOUR

EARLY ACCESS TOUR RESTRICTED AREAS TOUR: Dungeons, Arena Floor, 3rd Level, Forum & Palatine Hill TourGroup Size: Maximum 13Duration: 3 hoursRetrace the footsteps of a gladiator. Get access to areas of the colosseum that are restricted to the general public. Go underground into the colosseum dungeons, walk out onto the arena floor and take in the views from the 3rd Level. From $95

Dungeons, Arena Floor, 3rd Level, Forum & Palatine Hill TourGroup Size: Maximum 12Duration: 3 hoursBy foot & by boat, this Venice tour takes you to see the island’s top sights and hidden gems! From $99

Group Size: Maximum 7Duration: 3 hoursTour Rome from the comfort of a climate controlled luxury vehicle. Hop out at certain sights & enjoy the best gelato in town! From $95

Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums & St Peter’s Basilica TourGroup Size: Maximum 13Duration: 3.5 hoursEnter the Vatican museums one hour before they open to the general public so you can see Michelan-gelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel before the crowds! From $89

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ALREADY VISITING ITALY INDEPENDENTLY?

SMALL GROUP TOURS PRIVATE TOURS

“While you’ll still see the top sights in Rome, their tours have a unique edge.”

The Roman Guy’s individual private tours give you and your party your own local private guide. Private tour experi-ences include city tours, day trips and shore excursions!

The Roman Guy Trip Planning services help you to build your own dream Italy vacation. For a daily fee, we can help you with:

• Hotel Bookings• On-Land Transfers• HotelPickUpandDropOff• Tour Bookings• Restaurant Reservations Start From: $79/day

• Skip the lines• VIP privileges• Group size customizable• Built for luxury adventurers!

PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSION: ROME IN A DAYGroup Size: CustomizableDuration: 8 hoursSee the best that Rome has to offer & some extraor-dinary hidden gems in a complete ‘Rome in a Day’ tour. Enjoy pick up and drop off from your port, in-city transfers, colosseum tour, vatican tour & city driving tour! Starting at $1139

PRIVATE VIP TOUR: AFTER HOURS VATICAN VIP TOURGroup Size: CustomizableDuration: 2 hoursGet the Vatican Museums all to yourself! After the museums close, we reopen them just for you and give you a private 2 hour tour! Starting at $3,215

FAMILY FRIENDLY TUSCANY WINE DAY & FARM VISIT

Group Size: CustomizableDuration: 9 hoursAn amazing day spent in the countryside of Tuscany. Enjoy the famous wine of the region and a delicious organic lunch surrounded with the spectactular hills of Chianti. Starting at $840

3 TOUR COMBO DISCOUNT! Purchase 3 Small Group Tours OR 3 Private Tours

and receive our 3 Tour Combo % Discount

TRIP PLANNING

YOU COULD TAKE THIS SELFIE IN 2016!

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