The trip will be fully escorted and guided by Ms. Judith Chatfield and Mr. Thomas Hayes. Admission fees are included for all sightseeing as described in the itinerary. Tour members are accommodated in 1st class hotels with basic twin-bedded rooms with private bath as outlined in the itinerary. A limited number of single rooms is available at a supplement. Double beds may be requested but cannot be guaranteed.
Continental breakfast is included daily.
One get-acquainted cocktail reception and lunch or dinner daily are included. Included are service charges on baggage handling, hotels, and restaurants as well as taxes levied by local governments and authorities. Tips to drivers and local guides are not included. Ms Judith Chatfield, an expert garden historian and lecturer, author of four books on the gardens of Italy, and past resident of Italy, will serve as guest lecturer on this trip. Mr. Thomas Hayes, former president of Edith Wharton Restoration and veteran lecturer and tour guide, is a leading Edith Wharton and architectural expert.