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      6 Night Historical Italian Getaway

      6 Night Historical Italian Getaway

          • Journey into Italy through the eyes of history. Beginning your travels in Rome, The Eternal City, notorious for its rich history, ancient architecture, and of course, pasta! With so many historical monuments to visit mere blocks from each other, you can make a wish by the Trevi Fountain, stroll to the Pantheon, and wander the Roman Forum all in a day.

            This experience includes:

            • 3-night, double-occupancy accommodations in a 4-star hotel in Rome’s city center
            • Daily breakfast for two during your stay in Rome
            • Private tour for two of the Vatican with skip-the-line access 
            • Private tour for two of the Colosseum and Arena Floor with entry fees included
            • 3-night, double-occupancy accommodations in a one-bedroom apartment* in Cortona
            • Private half-day walking tour of Assisi, including the Basilica and Tomb of St. Francis with transportation included
            • Private walking tour of Cortona, including a visit to the stunning Hermitage of St. Francis, le Celle
            • All room-related taxes, including VAT

            Beginning with your three-night stay in a four-star hotel in Rome’s city center, you will have the opportunity to explore the culture and history surrounding you while basking in luxury. Home to one of the world’s most renowned landmarks, the Colosseum, experience the sheer magnitude of the ancient amphitheater with a private tour of the Colosseum and Arena Floor, exploring the epicenter of entertainment and competition in the time of Titus.

            Within the Roman borders, step into the city-state of Vatican City and witness the strength of the Christian Empire within its homestead. A private guide will be by your side to highlight and expand on the Vatican's vast collection and museums, you will have the opportunity to view first-hand the Raphael Rooms, Laocoon Statue, and Michelangelo's masterpiece: the Sistine Chapel.

            With your time in Rome coming to a close, we welcome you to Cortona- a medieval hilltop town said to be the birthplace of the founder of Troy, Dardano. From here, you will delve into the legacy of the beloved St.Francis. Francis of Assisi was a Catholic friar known for his kindness towards the poor and his love of nature and animals; Later, founding the Franciscans, St.Francis is one of the most revered figures within Christianity. Beginning with a half-day walking tour of Assisi, the home of St.Francis, you will walk the steps he once walked as you witness the marks he made on the world. The tour will feature Piazza della Repubblica, the stunning Eremo le Celle, the first hermitage founded by the Saint, the Basilica, and Tomb of St. Francis – one of the most renowned artistic and religious highlights of Europe.

            This trip will be one to remember. From the captivating history to cultural immersion, you will leave Italy with a strengthened connection between past and present.

          • Dates
            • Experience expires on Apr 30, 2025.
            • Experience blackout dates: Not valid the week of Easter, and from December 20 to January 6. Subject to availability. To secure the best available dates, book your experience as soon as possible.
            • Experience expires on Apr 30, 2025.
            • Experience blackout dates: Not valid the week of Easter, and from December 20 to January 6. Subject to availability. To secure the best available dates, book your experience as soon as possible.

            Details
            • Valid for 2 people.
            • Length of total stay: 6 nights.
            • Room types: 4-star hotel & private apartment.
            • Room taxes are included.
            • *The apartment pictured is an example of the accommodations guests may stay in. All apartments are subject to availability and may vary according to the guests' dates. All apartments used are of equal or higher value than the apartment displayed in the photos.
            • You must book your experience a minimum of 60 days before the date you travel for your experience, and within one year of the date you won your experience.
            • Further, you must travel for or otherwise take your experience within 18 months of the date you won your experience.
            • Experience cannot be resold or re-auctioned.
            • Cannot be transferred.
            • We expect all winning bidders and their guests to conduct themselves appropriately when attending an experience won at Charitybuzz. Decorum and adherence to all rules and guidelines are a must.
            • Travel is not included.
            • Additional blackout dates may apply.
            • To be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon date, based on the experience provider's availability.
            • All Charitybuzz patrons are required to comply with current government, venue, and event requirements associated with the redemption of this lot. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the experience and final purchase price.
            • Should redemption of all or a portion of this lot be prevented or postponed beyond the dates of redemption explicitly stated on this lot page due to force majeure (i.e. weather, act of God, state of war, terrorism, strike, pandemic, etc.) or any other condition beyond reasonable control, the winner may be eligible for a refund of the total purchase price.
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          • About the Charity

            WhyHunger
            Ending hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots solutions.

            100% of Net Proceeds (as defined in our Terms and FAQs) of the Hammer Price will go to Pledgeling Foundation, a nationally registered 501(c)(3) public charity, who will then grant a minimum of 10% of Charitybuzz’s proceeds for this purchase to WhyHunger
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