Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Launches Exclusive Partnership with Italy's Finest Lifestyle Management

12 Bespoke Tours Have Been Created for Rome Cavalieri Guests, Offering Private Art Historians, Access to Private Palazzos, Hidden Sights and More. End Quote

New York, NY (1888PressRelease) August 26, 2011 - Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce a new partnership with Italy's Finest (IF) Lifestyle Management to offer 12 bespoke tours of Rome, exclusive to the hotel. The themed tours provide guests with unparalleled access to Rome's art, architecture, culture, neighborhoods and history, led by IF's founder and director Filippo Cosmelli and his team. The new strategic alliance complements the hotel's existing cultural programs, such as its 1,100 piece museum-worthy art collection, summer concerts in its 15-acre Mediterranean park, its gladiator training program and more.

Together with the Rome Cavalieri, IF Lifestyle Management has created three tour categories, with four options each, for guests to explore. The following tours are available:

• ITINERARY
o Egyptian Rome
o The Origin of Christian Faith
o Roman Villas: A Culture of Prosperity And Prominence
o Borromini: The Mystifying Genius of Baroque Rome

• EXPERIENCE
o The Secrets of Via Giulia
o Unlocking Trastevere
o The Evolution of Luxury
o Private Patronage of Rome

• FAMILY
o Treasure Hunt in Villa Borghese
o Haunted Rome
o Buried History
o Roman Safari

Travelers on "The Secrets of Via Giulia" tour are educated on the captivating legends associated with one of the most significant and fascinating streets of Rome. They will be granted access to the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini; the nearby Oratorio del Gonfalone, exclusively opened for the occasion; and the masterful rooms of Palazzo Sacchetti, still in private hands and closed to the public. Those looking to learn more about Rome's nobility may select the "Evolution of Luxury." Guests will see the Opus Sectile from Porta Marina, visit the apartments of Princess Isabelle and the Ditta Medici and conclude with a visit to the workshop of the celebrated Bulgari jewelers. Discerning families may also take part in the "Treasure Hunt in Villa Borghese" to discover gems hidden in the greenery, the legendary lake, and the Fontane dei Cavalli Marini.

Costs for the tours, which last approximately three hours, begin at 600 Euro and range up to 1,500 Euro based on two guests. For a full lists of tours, visit www.romecavalieri.com/luxurytours.php and to book guests may contact the concierge at ROMHI_Concierge ( @ ) hilton dot com or by fax at +39 06 3509 2241 dot Summer rates at the Rome Cavalieri begin at 375 Euro for a Rome-view room, with VAT and breakfast included dot For more information, please visit www dot romecavalieri dot com dot

About the Rome Cavalieri
Situated in a 15-acre private park just minutes from the Vatican, the Rome Cavalieri is hailed as a luxurious resort in the heart of the Eternal City. Featuring 370 guestrooms, including 25 suites all with private balconies overlooking the city's monuments, the hotel is home to a highly prized private collection of furniture, paintings, tapestries, statues and artifacts exhibited throughout its public spaces and suites. The hotel also features six food and beverage outlets including the legendary "La Pergola" restaurant and bar, a Grand Spa, and the most extensive meetings space of any luxury hotel in the heart of Rome. For more information, please visit www.romecavalieri.com.

About IF Lifestyle Management
IF Lifestyle Management is a boutique firm conceived to evolve the understanding of Italian art and culture, providing high-end services to private and corporate clients searching to access Italy efficiently, discretely, and in utmost style. IF offers unparalleled services in the fields of culture, travel, leisure, and event organization, uniting cutting-edge chic with traditional elegance. IF promotes Rome as an ancient and modern world capital, celebrating its unique combination of traditional elegance and contemporary class. With discretion and efficiency, IF shares the art of living Italy's finest via three separate units, serving as reference points in various areas: IF Lifestyle Management, IF Corporate, and IF Gift. www.iflm.it.

About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
WALDORF ASTORIA is Hilton Worldwide's luxury brand of landmark hotels, with each one as singular and timeless as the brand's namesake, The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York. From classic elegance to modern grandeur, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts each represent worldly sophistication and unparalleled guest service. From sumptuous spas and culinary excellence to world-class golf, each hotel and resort offers the exquisite accommodations and signature accoutrements that define refinement and sophistication. Discover Waldorf Astoria by visiting www.waldorfastoria.com. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide's ten market-leading brands.

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