An Italian Thanksgiving

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Ciao a tutti,

In 2009, I started Escape Artists to provide authentic and stress-free travel throughout Italy to those who desired to discover the most important and untraveled provinces in the "Bel Paese.”

The model called "Experiential Travel” is the standard for those who appreciate a more intimate visit to Italy, engaging with its history, people, culture and food. Our fully planned itineraries are tailor made for you and your unique lifestyle.

To provide the best service and knowledge of everything Italian, my daughter Blaine Brown joined Escape Artists and agreed to move to Italy where she lives and provides 24-hour service to our guests. A few years later, Nani Bush came abroad bringing style and beauty to our small group tours. We all want you to start traveling again. Our method provides for a stress free and relaxing visit to Italy and we hope you will join us soon. If you can’t make it in November, December is all about Sicily.

Italy is Waiting for You! A presto, Elizabeth Condelli

#ROMEISWAITINGFORYOU

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Los Angeles: +1-310-850-4683

Rome: +39 -366-732-8119

A N I TA L I A N T H A N K S G I V I N G Nov 23 - Dec 3, 2021 | 10 Days/9 Nights | Starting at €3,190 | 8 people traveling together, double occupancy

DAY 1

Nov 24 - Wednesday - Frascati

R O M E A R R I VA L Welcome to Rome! After your overnight flight from the USA, you’ll be met outside baggage claim by Elizabeth and our driver. We’ll take you to the countryside of Rome, to the wine making region of Frascati. Here you’ll stay in a charming country house where Maria Regina will be your host for the next three nights. Have dinner, sleep well, and relax into your adventure tonight.

Included:

Airport Transfer in a luxury van Double room at the agriturismo Dinner at the agriturismo VAT, city tax, tips

DAY 2

Nov 25 - Thursday - Frascati

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Celebrate Thanksgiving with our Italian family! After a leisurely morning, our in house sommelier Blaine will meet you in the afternoon. Together, you’ll explore the wines of Lazio and taste the some of the delightful wines of the region. It’s the season for chestnuts, artichokes and white truffles, so let's enjoy a Thanksgiving meal the Italian way!

We all have a lot to be thankful for this year.

Included:

Transfer in luxury van Wine tasting with Blaine Double room at the agriturismo Meals: Breakfast, Thanksgiving Dinner VAT, city tax, tips

DAY 3

Nov 26 - Friday - Castelli Romani

CASTELLI ROMANI To get away from the heat of Rome during the summer months, the Roman aristocracy and cardinals built sumptuous country villas surrounding the volcanic lakes.

The area is known as the Castelli Romani, and your home base of Frascati is one of these fantastic towns! Enjoy the local culture and food of the little villages of Nemi and Rocca di Papa on this very relaxing Roman day.

Included:

Double room at the agriturismo Luxury van transfer Guided walking tours of the villages Meals: Breakfast, Lunch VAT, city tax, tips

DAY 4

Nov 27 - Saturday _Castel Gandolfo - Rome

CASTEL GANDOLFO After breakfast and check-out, our guide will meet you at the agriturismo to take you to the Papal Villa in Castel Gandolfo. Now home to Pope Benedict VI, the villa has only been open to the public since 2019.

You will visit the rooms of Popes and the Bernini Papal Gardens before having a cooking class and lunch at the Papal Farm, using the products of the Popes' private garden. Then, to conclude this fabulous day, you'll be escorted to your hotel in the heart of Rome.

Included: Transfer in luxury van to the Papal Villa Private tour of Castel Gandolfo Double room at 5* historical city center hotel Entrance tickets Meals: Breakfast, Cooking Class, Lunch

VAT, city tax, tips

DAY 5

Nov 28 - Sunday - Rome

D AY O F R E S T There is nothing more lovely than Sunday in Rome. A taxi will take you to the Pantheon for one of the most wonderful Masses you will ever attend. Few know that the Pantheon is a Catholic Church and during Mass, it is closed to the public. This means you are nearly alone in this historic building and resting place of the great Raphael, with about 25 other people. Just imagine music, incense, light, history, and sacred tradition.

Now it is time to eat and Sunday lunch in Rome is quite a tradition. After a full meal, you’ll want to relax or just take a Sunday stroll in one of Rome’s famous piazzas.

This evening, we suggest a luxurious treatment at the Hammam, a Greco-Roman tradition of wellness, to fully unwind from your travels.

Double room at 5* historical city center hotel Taxi to the Pantheon Hamman entry Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

VAT, city tax, tips

Included:

DAY 6

Nov 29 - Monday - Rome

TA S T E R O M E

Take an introductory walking and tasting tour of Rome with Blaine. See the highlights of the city while tasting our favorite street food, caffe, and of course wine, in some of the most classic piazzas. Get ready for some serious people watching!

Included: Double room at 5* historical city center hotel Introductory Tasting Tour Meals: Breakfast, Tastings, Lunch

VAT, city tax, tips

DAY 7

N o v 3 0 - Tu e s d a y - R o m e

D AY O F B E A U T Y Time to meet some of the people who keep Romans looking so glamorous, chic, and healthy.

Get your hair done by the stylist to the most fashionable people in Rome. He'll trim, color, or even just give you a blow dry and you'll learn his whole life story in the meantime!

Any fellas with us? How about a nice shave at Barberia Condelli?

Our cousin from Calabria.

Then, meet our makeover genius and have a Sephora beauty day, where there are specialized discounts and nearly everything is less expensive than in America!

Finally, we'll have a perfume 'tasting' with our scent guru. She’s always got your flavor.

Double room at 5* historical city center hotel Arrange appointments Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

VAT, city tax

Included:

DAY 8

Dec 1 - Wednesday - Rome

GHOST AND LEGENDS TOUR Today, you'll have the entire day to yourself.

In the evening, meet Benjamin at Castel Sant’Angelo and begin a fascinating look at the Ghosts and Legends tour. You’ll learn about the emperor Hadrian’s Mausoleum, St Michael and Bernini’s Bridge of Angels before hearing about the darker side of Rome’s history. Then let’s have dinner together is another one of our favorite restaurants.

Included:

Double room at 5* historical city center hotel Ghost & Legends Tour Taxi service to hotel Meals: Breakfast, Dinner VAT, city tax, tips

Dec 2 - Thursday - Rome

DAY 9

LOCAL ARTISANS

Let's finish with a shopping day with Elizabeth and Blaine, who will take you to their favorite boutiques in the quiet alleys and piazzas of Rome. We can look for anything, including bags, shoes, scarves, eyewear as well as Roman-made products to bring home, all made in Italy. Drop off your purchases and meet for lunch at the hotel.

Take the rest of the day to soak in Rome as you choose.

Double room at 5* historical city center hotel Local Artisan Tour Taxi service to hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch VAT, city tax

Included:

Dec 3 - Friday

DAY 10

R O M E D E PA R T U R E

Departure day!

Your driver will bring you to the airport and make sure you’re ready for takeoff in true Roman style.

Grazie e Buon Viaggio!

Included:

Private Transfer to FCO

We hope you’ve enjoyed this trip as much as we enjoyed planning and testing it for you.

Every month we will be doing similar types of vacations in different regions of Italy and we hope you and your loved ones will join us.