Rome Getaway 3 Nights 2021

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” We guess that means that while you’re in Rome, go ahead and eat sumptuous Italian food (there are no calories on vacation), explore the ancient monuments while enjoying the city’s vibrancy, and have fun! With Monograms, that’s easy to do, as we’ve handled... Read More“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” We guess that means that while you’re in Rome, go ahead and eat sumptuous Italian food (there are no calories on vacation), explore the ancient monuments while enjoying the city’s vibrancy, and have fun! With Monograms, that’s easy to do, as we’ve handled your travel details and given you more time to experience the city. Rome is one of the world's most fascinating and beautiful cities offering ancient structures, historical monuments, fantastic shopping, and mouth-watering cuisine. To ensure you get the most out of your Rome trip, we've arranged your hotel reservations, daily breakfast, and sightseeing. Plus, a-one-of-a-kind feature offered only by Monograms is the service of a Local Host®, someone who is there for you throughout your Rome vacation to answer questions, offer insights, arrange activities, and help ensure your vacation runs smoothly.

Your Italy trip begins the moment you arrive in Rome, where we can pick you up at the airport and take you to your selected hotel. Here, your Local Host will greet you with a warm benvenuto, help you get settled, and give you a set of materials to familiarize you with the city. The next morning, after included breakfast, we’ll pick you up at your hotel for guided sightseeing with an expert local guide. We’ll take you to some of Rome's most historical sites, such as the Colosseum, built in the 1st century to hold 50,000 spectators and most famous for its gladiator fights; the Roman Forum, dating back 2,000 years to the peak of the Roman Empire; and St. Peter's Square and Basilica, built in 313 AD. We’ll also take you to the Vatican Museums, where you’ll see its amazing treasures, and the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll view Michelangelo's The Last Judgment and his famous ceiling paintings. And never fear...we've secured VIP access for you, which means you get to skip the lines. That's over four hours of time saved just at the Vatican, Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. After all, why wait in line like all the other tourists when you can be up close and personal with these iconic landmarks?

You’ll also have time to explore on your own. We know there are endless opportunities, so your Local Host will be on hand to offer suggestions and help you arrange activities. You may want to shop at the designer Italian boutiques along Via Condotti, visit Rome's catacombs, take one of its many walking tours, or maybe take an excursion to Tivoli, where Hadrian built his villa at the height of the Roman Empire. Be sure to toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, which is said to ensure your return to Rome!

At Monograms, our goal is to ensure your vacation is all you want it to be. That's why on this Rome trip we've arranged your hotel reservations, sightseeing, breakfast, and guides. All you have to do is bring your camera, come prepared to have fun, and “do as the Romans do!” Add the comfort of knowing you’ll have a Local Host throughout your stay in Rome, and you've got a vacation of a lifetime!

Starting at: $752

(Not Including Airfare)*

3 Nights Rome, 3 Nights Florence & 3 Nights Venice 2021

Three’s company but four’s a crowd. That’s why we’ve included three of Italy’s most fascinating cities on this exciting trip to Italy. From the ancient ruins of Rome and the fascinating sculptures in Florence to the scenic canals in Venice, this Italy trip is sure to delight. But it’s not... Read MoreThree’s company but four’s a crowd. That’s why we’ve included three of Italy’s most fascinating cities on this exciting trip to Italy. From the ancient ruins of Rome and the fascinating sculptures in Florence to the scenic canals in Venice, this Italy trip is sure to delight. But it’s not just the sights that will delight you; it’s what we’ve included to make sure your vacation runs seamlessly: hotel reservations at centrally located hotels, buffet breakfast daily, sightseeing, and transportation on high-speed trains between each city. Plus, we’ve arranged for you to have a Local Host® in each city. These local experts will be your friend in the cities—taking you to the train stations; getting you on the right train, so you don’t end up in a city you didn’t mean to visit; offering you suggestions on where to eat and where to go; translating for you; and letting you in on little-known secrets, like where to capture the best photo of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Your Italy trip begins in Rome, where Monograms can effortlessly escort you from the airport to your hotel, and you will meet your Local Host and be given materials to familiarize you with the city. The next morning, we’ll pick you up from your hotel for your exclusive sightseeing with a local guide. Among many things, you will see Rome’s must-see sights, including Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment at the Sistine Chapel, the historic Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica—all accompanied by inside stories that only locals know. In Florence, your expert local guide will take you to the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo’s David. But don’t worry—we give you VIP access, so you can skip the lines and spend your time inside the attractions and not bored in line! While hearing the stories and history behind the sights, you’ll also walk through Cathedral Square, Piazza della Signoria, and Santa Croce Square. In Venice, we’ve arranged for you to see a glassblowers’ presentation and enjoy a sightseeing tour once again with a local expert. See St. Mark’s Square and Basilica; visit Doges’ Palace, the symbol of Venice, and the Bridge of Sighs.

In each city, you’ll also have leisure time to enjoy activities you desire. Perhaps visit the Catacombs in Rome, descend the legendary Spanish Steps, learn to cook from an Italian chef, and throw a coin in Trevi Fountain. From Florence, maybe take an excursion into the Chianti countryside or to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Be serenaded by live music on a gondola or savor a drink at a café in Venice’s St. Mark’s Square. Whatever you desire, this vacation to Rome, Florence & Venice gives you the opportunity to discover and experience it! And because we take you from your hotels to the train stations and pick you up at the train stations, you won’t waste time dealing with logistics, giving you more free time to do as you please on your Italy trip!

Starting at: $2,109

(Not Including Airfare)*

Paris Getaway 5 Nights 2021

Starting at: $998

(Not Including Airfare)*

3 Nights Rome & 3 Nights Florence 2021

According to Mark Twain, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.” While Monograms can’t help you write a book, hike up Mount Everest, or swim across the English Channel, we can make sure you do one of your dreams—travel... Read MoreAccording to Mark Twain, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.” While Monograms can’t help you write a book, hike up Mount Everest, or swim across the English Channel, we can make sure you do one of your dreams—travel to Italy! That’s why on this Italy vacation package, we’ve arranged your hotel accommodations, sightseeing, daily breakfast, high-speed train connection between Rome and Florence, and transfers from/to your hotels & train stations. Plus, Rome and Florence have so much to offer that it can be hard knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve arranged the services of a Local Host® in both cities, a local expert to offer suggestions, answer questions, and ensure your vacation is all you want it to be.

Your Italy trip begins as soon as you arrive in Rome, where we can seamlessly whisk you from the airport to your selected hotel. Here, your Local Host will welcome you with a hearty benvenuto and present you with a destination guide to acquaint you with the city. The next morning, after included breakfast, we’ll pick you up at your hotel for guided sightseeing with a local expert, who will share inside stories around the must-see sights such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Sistine Chapel, and more. The VIP access offered by Monograms means you’ll spend more time visiting the sights rather than waiting in long lines! In Florence, where you’ll take an escorted walk with a Certified Local Guide, you’ll stand in awe of Michelangelo’s famous David statue and admire the medieval Ponte Vecchio.

You’ll also have time to explore Rome and Florence on your own. In Rome, you may want to visit the catacombs, throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, shop at the famous fashion boutiques, or take an Italian cooking class. In Florence, sip Chianti wine at a Tuscan restaurant; explore the Uffizi Gallery, with art work collected by the Medici family; take an excursion to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower; or experience Florence by night on a guided walking tour. Your Local Hosts can help arrange excursions and will have plenty of suggestions for shopping, restaurants, and more.

Don’t delay...Rome and Florence are waiting for you. We’ve handled all the stressful parts of travel—making the reservations, purchasing the train tickets, getting you to/from the train stations, finding local experts who can really give you an insider’s view of the cities, and more. All you have to do is cross Rome and Florence off your list of things to do, and enjoy this wonderful Italy trip!

Starting at: $1,279

(Not Including Airfare)*

Paris Getaway 4 Nights 2021

Starting at: $888

(Not Including Airfare)*

Paris Getaway 3 Nights 2021

Coco Chanel. Ernest Hemingway. Vincent van Gogh. Oscar Wilde. They all spent time in Paris, the “City of Light”, and now it’s your turn. That’s why Monograms has made it easy for you with this 4-day getaway. We’ve arranged for your hotel reservations, daily buffet breakfast, and sightseeing.... Read MoreCoco Chanel. Ernest Hemingway. Vincent van Gogh. Oscar Wilde. They all spent time in Paris, the “City of Light”, and now it’s your turn. That’s why Monograms has made it easy for you with this 4-day getaway. We’ve arranged for your hotel reservations, daily buffet breakfast, and sightseeing. Plus, a one-of-a-kind feature is the Monograms Local Host®, who will answer questions, offer you suggestions, arrange activities for you, and be on hand to help make sure your vacation runs smoothly.

Your vacation begins when you arrive. If you desire, Monograms can pick you up at the airport and get you seamlessly to your hotel. Your Local Host will meet you at your hotel with a warm greeting and materials to familiarize you with the city. After all, with only four days in Paris, you don’t want to waste time getting lost or trying to figure out where to go. The next morning, after your included breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel for sightseeing with an expert local guide. You’ll hear inside stories about the must-see sights, like the Opéra and Arc de Triomphe. We’ll take you to visit Notre Dame Cathedral, with a history dating back to 1163, and the Louvre, the most visited art museum in the world (Louvre replaced with Seine cruise on Tuesdays). But don’t worry…we won’t leave you on your own. We give you guided, VIP access to the Louvre, which means you get to go past all of those other tourists waiting in line. There are thousands of pieces of art, so who has time to waste in line? Your time is better off spent enjoying the museum and the city. In your free time, you may choose to cruise down the Seine River, shop along the infamous Champs-Elysées, enjoy a cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge, eat dinner at the Eiffel Tower, or perhaps take an excursion to the Palace of Versailles or Claude Monet’s Giverny. In a city this unique and exciting, the choices are numerous!

To make sure you get the most out of your vacation, we’ve included all the details, from daily breakfasts, VIP access and the services of a Local Hosts. Think about all the time you save by letting us handle the details for you. So all you have to do is pack your bags and go!

Starting at: $776

(Not Including Airfare)*

Florence Getaway 3 Nights 2021

One of Florence’s most notable citizens, Dante Alighieri, was exiled from the city in the 1300s. Unlike Dante, you’ll be welcomed to Florence with open arms! Upon your arrival, you’ll be greeted by your one-of-a-kind Monograms Local Host®, someone who is there for you throughout your stay to answer... Read MoreOne of Florence’s most notable citizens, Dante Alighieri, was exiled from the city in the 1300s. Unlike Dante, you’ll be welcomed to Florence with open arms! Upon your arrival, you’ll be greeted by your one-of-a-kind Monograms Local Host®, someone who is there for you throughout your stay to answer questions, help arrange your activities, offer suggestions, and ensure your Florence trip runs smoothly. Florence has so much to offer—historical landmarks, world-class museums, spectacular cuisine and wine, an abundance of works of art, and much more—that we know it can be overwhelming. That's why we've arranged the services of a Local Host to assist you. Plus, on this Florence trip, we’ve also arranged your hotel reservations, daily breakfast, and sightseeing.

Your Italy trip begins when you arrive in Florence. Your Local Host will greet you with a friendly smile and a set of materials to help familiarize you with the city. You can begin exploring immediately and the next morning, after included breakfast, we’ll pick you up at your hotel for guided sightseeing of the must-see attractions. We’ll take you to the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's David. You’ll hear inside stories as we take you for a walk through the city center to see Cathedral Square; sculpture-studded Piazza della Signoria, the center of the city's political life since the 14th century; and Santa Croce Square. And never fear… your inside visit includes VIP access, which means you get to skip the line! After all, why waste time waiting in line like all the other tourists when you can be up close and personal with the treasures inside the Academy of Fine Arts?

You’ll also have time to explore on your own. You may want to take a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, one of the world’s most famous art museums with works by da Vinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. Perhaps shop at the famous designer houses or browse the shops on the medieval Ponte Vecchio, the arched, stone merchant bridge that has housed stores since the 13th century. You may decide to take an excursion to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower; explore the secret passages of Palazzo Vecchio, constructed in 1299; or take a walking tour to visit some of the sights featured in Dan Brown's book Inferno. Your Local Host will have plenty of suggestions and can help arrange the activities you desire while vacationing in Florence.

Florence is a city with a deep history and artistic heritage. It offers everything from mouth-watering cuisine to exciting museums and beautiful churches. We want to make it easy for you to travel here, which is why we've arranged your hotel reservations, guides, sightseeing, and breakfast. All you have to do is grab your camera and get ready for an exciting adventure. Add the comfort of knowing you'll have someone there throughout your stay, and you've got the perfect Florence vacation!

Starting at: $766

(Not Including Airfare)*

Venice Getaway 3 Nights 2021

Giacomo Casanova, one of Venice’s most famous sons and one of the most famous lovers of all time, wrote “The Story of My Life,” where the reader learns all about his adventures in the 18th century. How about you? What would “The Story of Your Life” include? Fun and adventures? Or stress and... Read MoreGiacomo Casanova, one of Venice’s most famous sons and one of the most famous lovers of all time, wrote “The Story of My Life,” where the reader learns all about his adventures in the 18th century. How about you? What would “The Story of Your Life” include? Fun and adventures? Or stress and frustration? Let Monograms handle your Venice vacation details, and we assure you the Venice portion of your story will be full of fun and enjoyment—not stress and hassles! In fact, on this Venice trip, we’ve arranged your hotel reservations, sightseeing, and daily breakfast. Plus, we’ve arranged the services of a Monograms Local Host®, someone who is there throughout your Venice trip to answer questions, offer suggestions, and help ensure your vacation runs smoothly.

Your Italy trip begins the moment you arrive in Venice, as we can pick you up at the airport and take you to your selected hotel. Here, your Local Host will welcome you with a warm smile and a set of materials to familiarize you with the city. The next morning, after included breakfast, we’ll pick you up at your hotel for guided sightseeing with a local expert. We’ll take you to see St. Mark's Square and Basilica, dating back over 1,000 years. You’ll also visit Doges' Palace, a symbol of Venice built in 1340, and the Bridge of Sighs, built in the 1600s and offering prisoners their last view of Venice before their imprisonment. We have also arranged for you to watch a glassmaking demonstration with skilled glassblowers. Glassmaking has always been important in Venice's history, and you'll learn why during this demonstration.

You’ll also have time to explore on your own. Your Local Host will offer suggestions and help you arrange the activities you desire. Perhaps ride on a traditional gondola as you are serenaded through Venice’s canals. Maybe take a ghost walking tour or visit nearby Murano. You may just want to wander the city's maze of alleys as you shop for the perfect carnival mask or Murano glassware.

Did we mention we've included entrances to Marciana Library, one of the oldest Italian libraries built in the 16th century, and the Correr Museum and Archaeological Museums, which offer interesting insight into Venice’s art and history, a collection of Greek and Roman sculptures, and Italian and Egyptian remains? It's just another added feature included by Monograms! Between those entrances, the hotel we've booked, the sightseeing we've included, and the guides we've arranged, all you have to do is sit back and relax in this car-free, romantic city! Add the comfort of knowing you’ll have a Local Host throughout your stay in Venice to assist you, and you've got the perfect chapter to "The Story of Your Life."

Starting at: $854

(Not Including Airfare)*

3 Nights Rome & 2 Nights Florence in the Off-Season 2021

Get away from it all with an off-season getaway to Rome and Florence! Just try to resist the romance, history, and art of Italy’s iconic cities—without the crowds or higher prices of the busy season. Your Monograms vacation package in Rome and Florence includes guided sightseeing, superior accommodations,... Read MoreGet away from it all with an off-season getaway to Rome and Florence! Just try to resist the romance, history, and art of Italy’s iconic cities—without the crowds or higher prices of the busy season. Your Monograms vacation package in Rome and Florence includes guided sightseeing, superior accommodations, and first-class high-speed train service between cities. Enjoy daily breakfast, optional excursions and experiences, and assistance by your own Local Host® for free-time recommendations.

Begin your off-season getaway in Rome to spend three glorious nights in the Eternal City. Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Vatican Museums to see amazing treasures. Visit the Sistine Chapel within the Apostolic Palace, where the papal conclave has elected new Popes for centuries. Inside the chapel, you’ll see Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment and his magnificent ceiling paintings. Visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, built in 313 AD above St. Peter’s tomb and home to Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà. Walk in the steps of ancient gladiators and Roman senators at the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Your knowledgeable Local Host will share the best spots for pasta, pizza, and gelato in Rome.

Take a high-speed train to spend two nights in Florence—the Cradle of the Renaissance. Guided sightseeing includes the Academy of fine Arts to see Michelangelo’s David (or the Duomo Museum on Mondays or the first Sunday of each month). Stroll the Piazza del Duomo, the sculpture-studded Piazza del Signoria, and Santa Croce Square. Admire Ponte Vecchio—the arched stone bridge spanning the Arno River. Enjoy guided sightseeing and free time in Rome and Florence without the crowds of the busy season!

Starting at: $1,204

(Not Including Airfare)*

3 Nights Rome & 2 Nights Florence & 2 Nights Venice in the Off-Season 2021

Get away from it all with three times the romance, art, and history with an off-season getaway to Rome, Florence, and Venice! Explore Italy’s iconic cities—without the crowds or higher prices of the busy season. Your Monograms vacation package in Rome, Florence, and Venice includes guided sightseeing,... Read MoreGet away from it all with three times the romance, art, and history with an off-season getaway to Rome, Florence, and Venice! Explore Italy’s iconic cities—without the crowds or higher prices of the busy season. Your Monograms vacation package in Rome, Florence, and Venice includes guided sightseeing, superior accommodations, and first-class high-speed train service between cities. Enjoy daily breakfast, optional excursions and experiences, and assistance by your own Local Host® for free-time recommendations.

Begin your off-season Italian getaway in Rome to spend three glorious nights in the Eternal City. Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Vatican Museums to see amazing treasures. Visit the Sistine Chapel within the Apostolic Palace, where the papal conclave has elected new Popes for centuries. Inside the chapel, you’ll see Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment and his magnificent ceiling paintings. Visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, built in 313 AD above St. Peter’s tomb and home to Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece, the Pietà. Walk in the steps of ancient gladiators and Roman senators at the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Your knowledgeable Local Host will share the best spots for pasta, pizza, and gelato in Rome.

Next, spend two nights in Florence—the Cradle of the Renaissance. Guided sightseeing includes the Academy of fine Arts to see Michelangelo’s David (or the Duomo Museum on Mondays or the first Sunday of each month). Stroll the Piazza del Duomo, the sculpture-studded Piazza del Signoria, and Santa Croce Square. Admire Ponte Vecchio—the arched stone bridge spanning the Arno River.

In Venice, guided sightseeing includes a visit to St. Mark’s Square and Basilica with its exceptional gold mosaics; Doges’ Palace and the poignant Bridge of Sighs; and a demonstration of the ancient art of Venetian glassblowing. Browse Marciana Library, and the Correr and Archaeological Museums for a glimpse into the history and culture of Venezia. Your Monograms Local Host is on hand in each fabulous city with tips for free time and optional excursions, entertainment, and dining—all without the crowds of the busy season!

Starting at: $1,757

(Not Including Airfare)*