🇮🇹 Italy 2026

August 8 – 19  ·  Rome · Cinque Terre · Florence · Tuscany
Tim & Bonnie Boyle Lisanne & Joel Dunkel Kim & Jim Cody Suzy & Phil Tamallanca
Flight
Tour / Activity
Dining
Train / Transit
Arrival / Milestone
Note / TBD
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Rome
August 8 – 11, 2026
🏨 Hyatt Regency Rome Central  ·  Via Filippo Turati 171, 00185 Rome
August 7 Friday
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Flight — Dunkels, Tamallancas & Codys
JFK → Rome Fiumicino (FCO) — ITA Airways
Departs 5:35 PM
Arrives Rome 8:15 AM on August 8
August 8 Saturday — Arrival Day!
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Flight — Tim & Bonnie
JFK → Rome Fiumicino (FCO) — Norse Atlantic N0 402
Departs 12:30 AM · Arrives 2:30 PM (local)
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner · Biz Premium Classic · Seats 4G & 4J
Check-in online 48 hrs before departure
Ref: Y6RZ2Z
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Milestone
All 8 travelers arrive in Rome!
Check in: Hyatt Regency Rome Central
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Evening — Cocktails
Stravinskij Bar — Rooftop Sunset Cocktails
Sunset (recommended by Mark)
Hotel de Russie · Go at sunset per Mark
August 9 Sunday
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Morning Tour
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour
8:45 AM – 11:45 AM  (Arrive by 8:30 AM)
Meeting point: Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma — the little square above Metro Line B (Blue) "Colosseo" stop. Look for guide in blue City Wonders polo.
End point: Via di S Gregoria 30, 00186 Roma (Palatine Hill)
⚠️ Small bags only · Bring passport
📱 Download "Pop Guide" app (Google or Apple) beforehand
8 Adults
Conf #1372706811 Booking #1755474367
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Dinner — 8:00 PM
Pierluigi Roma
Piazza De' Ricci 144, 00186 Rome · www.pierluigi.it
August 10 Monday
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Morning Tour
Skip-the-Line: Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
8:45 AM  (Arrive by 8:25 AM)
Meeting point: Via Plauto 17A, 00193 Roma (Borgo Pio, near St. Peter's Square)
📱 Mobile ticket — add to wallet
✅ Hotel pickup can be requested
8 Adults · $921.52 USD
Conf #1755473265 Booking #1372705707 ⚠️ Cancel by Aug 9 at 8:45 AM CEST for full refund
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Possible — Morning
Pantheon Tour (TBD)
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Possible Lunch — Sam's Rec
Antica Salumeria
Piazza della Rotonda 4, 00186 Rome (near Pantheon)
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Dinner — TBD
Dinner reservation needed
Note: Trattoria Al Moro is closed for holidays — new reservation needed
⚠️ Action Required
August 11 Tuesday — Travel to Cinque Terre
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Train — Afternoon
Rome Termini → La Spezia Centrale → Corniglia
Departs 3:47 PM
Intercity 518 to La Spezia Centrale, then train at 8:26 PM to Corniglia
Arrives Cinque Terre ~8:26 PM
📱 Lisanne has tickets in the Omio App
Booking #JUJM8N
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Cinque Terre
August 11 – 14, 2026
🏨 Hotel Porto Roca  ·  Via Corone 1, 19016 Monterosso al Mare · +39 0187 817502
August 11 Tuesday — Arrival Evening
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Arrival
Arrive in Cinque Terre — Monterosso al Mare
~8:26 PM
Check in: Hotel Porto Roca
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Hotel — Tim & Bonnie
Hotel Porto Roca ★★★★
Check-in: Aug 11 · Check-out: Aug 14 (3 nights)
Room: Double Room with Seaview & Terrace — Top Floor
Via Corone 1, 19016 Monterosso al Mare · +39 0187 817502
Total: €1,590.00 + City Tax (€3.00/person/day for first 3 days)
Includes: Buffet breakfast · Beach umbrella & sunbeds (Jun 1–Sep 30)
Cancellation: Free up to 7 days before arrival; 1-night penalty within 7 days of arrival; 100% charge day-of or no-show
Reservation #8138
Source: Confirmation Hotel Porto Roca**** - Boyle
August 12 Wednesday
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Evening Activity
Cinque Terre Sunset Cruise with Aperitif from Monterosso
6:00 PM departure  (Be there by 5:50 PM)
Meeting point: Molo dei Pescatori (ferry dock), 19016 Monterosso al Mare
🚢 Hotel pickup & drop-off available — confirm logistics
8 Adults · $1,107.76 USD
📱 Mobile ticket — add to wallet
Ref #1372736157 ⚠️ Cancel 24 hrs in advance for full refund
August 13 Thursday
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Free Day
Explore Cinque Terre
Hike the coastal trails, village hop, swim, relax
August 14 Friday — Travel to Florence
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Train — Midday
Monterosso → Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Departs 12:43 PM · Arrives ~3:00 PM
📱 Lisanne has tickets in the Trainline App
PNR #2774548843
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Florence
August 14 – 17, 2026
🏨 Via dell'Oriuolo 10, Firenze, 50122
August 14 Friday — Arrival
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Arrival
Arrive in Florence ~3:00 PM
Check in and settle in — evening at leisure
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Dinner — 7:30 PM
Trattoria ZaZa (reservation being changed)
Trattoria Zà Zà — Restaurant in Florence since 1977
⚠️ Reservation being updated — confirm
August 15 Saturday
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Morning Tour
Michelangelo's David, Accademia & Uffizi Small Group Tour
9:30 AM
See ticket for exact meeting location
📱 Mobile ticket — add to wallet (booked by Kim)
📞 Tour operator: +390683360561
8 Adults
Conf #1372729859 Booking #1755497329
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Dinner — 7:30 PM
Acqua al 2
Via della Vigna Vecchia 40r, 50122 Firenze
Bring email confirmation to restaurant
August 16 Sunday
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Possible — Daytime
Italian Market (TBD)
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Local Favorites (Anna V & Danella Recs)
Cafés, Gelato & Restaurants
• Gusto Pizza
• Sandwichic
• La Menagere (cool café)
• La Carraia (gelato)
• Osteria Chingale Bianca (Stanley Tucci favorite)
• Trattoria Gobbe 13 · Bucca Mario · Tattoria Marione
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Dessert Recommendation — Daniela's Rec
Vivoli — Affogato Dessert
Historic gelateria in Florence, famous for affogato and traditional gelato
Via Isola delle Stinche 7r, 50122 Firenze
Source: Italy restaurant
August 17 Monday — Travel to Tuscany
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Departure
Leave Florence for Tuscany
Possible stop: Siena on the way 🏰
Host will pick up the group — confirm time and plans
⚠️ Confirm pickup time
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Tuscany
August 17 – 19, 2026
🏰 Castello delle Serre — majestic castle B&B in Tuscany
August 17 Monday — Arrival
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Arrival
Arrive at Castello delle Serre
Unwind at a majestic castle B&B in the Tuscan hills
August 18 Tuesday
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Free Day
Tuscany — Explore, Wine & Relax
Day at leisure in the Italian countryside
August 19 Wednesday
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Train — Morning · Tim & Bonnie + Kim & Jim Cody
Siena → Milan
Departs 8:28 AM
Depart from Siena to reach Milan in time for afternoon Emirates flight
Note: Kim & Jim Cody will join Tim & Bonnie on this train — Dunkels & Tamallancas have different plans
Res #12345
Source: Italy train · Updated: Update #2 on Italy train from Siena to Milan
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Flight Home — Tim & Bonnie
Milan (MXP) → New York JFK — Emirates EK205
Departs 4:10 PM · Arrives 6:55 PM (JFK)
Airbus A380-800 · Economy/Flex Plus · 8 hr 45 min nonstop
Tim: Seat 058H  ·  Bonnie: Seat 058J
✅ Check in online 48 hrs before departure
Ref: J48CY6
August 20 Thursday
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Flight Home — Dunkels, Tamallancas & Codys
Rome Fiumicino (FCO) → New York JFK — ITA Airways
Departs 9:30 AM · Arrives 1:15 PM (JFK)
📋 Booking Reference Quick Guide
Activity Date Confirmation #
Norse Atlantic JFK→Rome (Tim & Bonnie) Aug 8 Y6RZ2Z
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour Aug 9, 8:45 AM 1372706811 / 1755474367
Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Tour Aug 10, 8:45 AM 1755473265 / 1372705707
Rome → Cinque Terre Train Aug 11, 3:47 PM JUJM8N
Hotel Porto Roca (Tim & Bonnie) Aug 11–14 Reservation #8138
Cinque Terre Sunset Cruise Aug 12, 6:00 PM 1372736157
Monterosso → Florence Train Aug 14, 12:43 PM PNR 2774548843
David, Accademia & Uffizi Tour Aug 15, 9:30 AM 1372729859 / 1755497329
Siena → Milan Train (Tim & Bonnie + Kim & Jim Cody) Aug 19, 8:28 AM Res #12345
Emirates Milan→JFK (Tim & Bonnie) Aug 19, 4:10 PM J48CY6
Generated from booking documents · Italy Trip 2026 · Tim & Bonnie Boyle + 3 Couples · August 2026 · Last updated: April 4, 2026 (auto-update) · Added: Vivoli affogato rec (Florence, from Daniela)