Land Cost:  4-6 Travelers – $4,300 per person     double occupancy

   7-8 Travelers – $4,000 per person double occupancy

   Adventureboundmen  and GTA

On this exciting adventure we visit the pristine Alps of Slovenia, the Renaissance city of Florence, the pastoral wine country of Tuscany, and the eternal city of Rome.  The Julian Alps of Slovenia, located between Italy and Austria, are characterized by dramatic limestone mountains up to 9,396 feet in elevation.  From our cozy Tyrolian style lodge, we venture out on three days with our Slovenian guide to explore these beautiful mountains.  We also kayak on a glacial lake, tour medieval castles, and visit Ljubljana, the picturesque capitol of Slovenia.  Next, we travel by train to Florence, Italy to visit Renaissance art galleries, admire Michaelangelo's statue of David, and immerse ourselves in the Renaissance culture.  For four fantastic days, we explore Tuscany from our comfortable lodging on an active vineyard.  We walk amid the vineyards and olive groves, visit historic hilltop towns and monasteries, listen to monks chant, enjoy gourmet food, and of course, sample the local wines.  In Rome we visit the romantic plazas and fountains of the city center and tour the Colosseum, Forum, Palatine, Circus Maximus, and the Vatican with our gay guide who illuminates the gay history of Rome.  We will have the opportunity to meet local gays in Slovenia, Florence and Rome.

Cost Does Not Include:  International airfare, transfer to the airport in Rome, train from Udine to Florence ($123), train from Florence to Rome ($90), beverages with meals (except where noted), entry fee to gay bars, telephone calls, and gratuities to local guides.