Your last home away from home in Rome, Italy

 Allow us to introduce another home away from home as we continue to share information about the 2014 SBCC Italy Performance Tour. Incantato Tours takes great pride in selecting nice and safe hotels in good locations for our traveling choirs and are very happy to present the new H10 Roma Città Hotel.

This modern 4-star hotel is located in the Marconi neighborhood just a short distance from the district of Trastevere and features all amenities travelers enjoy including comfy beds, solarium, national and international newspaper, ice machines, laundry service and also a rooftop swimming pool.

The hotel has 181 rooms, which are equipped with flat-screen LCD TV with international channels, smart temperature control, pillow top, MP3 (audio) and PC connection, safe box and professional hair dryer.

We don't know yet how the weather will be, but do not forget to bring your bathing suits. Another great perk is free WIFI throughout the hotel - and even in high speed so you can upload all your pictures and videos. Arriverderci!

Hotel Cavour in Rieti, Italy - Your second hotel

Hotel Cavour is situated on the bank of the river Velino. Its strategic position allows to reach the Rieti's historical city center in few minutes walking along its winding streets.

Each of the 34 rooms have LCD satellite TV, mini bar, safe, direct dial phone, hair dryer, air conditioning and internet connection.  Some rooms overlook the river Velino on the historical part of the city with the ancient Roman Bridge, others look out onto Piazza Cavour, that is one of the main points of junction to reach the institutions and the commercial areas of the town.

The hotel also has a restaurant with panoramic view, breakfast room and a gym. 

Your first home away from home in Florence, Italy

 Nilhotel, with its 246 rooms is the third popular hotel in Florence for accommodation and number of beds. The 4-star hotel was built in January 2009 and offers facilities such as meeting rooms, restaurant, American bar, garage and a private parking, high speed internet access, an internet point and the WI-FI connection in all the common areas.

It is located in the business area of Novoli, on the North/West of Florence, nearby the new University district, the Court and Local Authorities. The hotel is well connected to the historic city center, the Congress Palace, the exhibition area of Fortezza da Basso and to Santa Maria Novella train station by public transportation.


It has 246 newly furnished guest rooms. 4 lifts available for 7 floors. All guest rooms are soundproof and equipped with safe, satellite TV, self controlling air conditioning, high speed internet connection and hairdryer.

Your Floating Hotel: MS Amalyra, a four-star boutique vessel

Built in 2009, 360 feet long and 38 feet wide - that could be your home on the Danube river during your performance tour 2011 from Budapest to Vilshofen. The MS Amalyra was designed and built in Holland by Europe's best ship builders and under the watchful eyes of Europe's top Caterers. There are 2 lounges located on the Upper Deck from which you can enjoy panoramic river views, the Panorama Lounge which accommodates up to 150 passengers, and the smaller Adagio Lounge in the Aft of the ship, which can also be reserved for group meetings. A wellness area is located in the aft area of the Violin Deck. This generously designed space includes a glassed-in fitness room, massage and beauty salon. Each ship has an elevator, which very few river cruise ships feature. The onboard culinary staff offers menus comprised of soups, fresh produce, high quality choice cut meats, and fresh fish and seafood. Start your day with a breakfast buffet and choose from a rich assortment of breads, croissants and pastries, a variety of fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, and smoked salmon. In the evening, be the guest for an elegant dinner or a traditional theme night with a feast of regional specialties.

Quire of Voyces home away from home for June 21 & 22: Grand Hotel Oriente in Naples

The four star Grand Hotel Oriente is located in the historic centre of Naples, a few steps from the Stock Exchange, the port, and the shopping area. Its 131 spacious rooms are classic in style, offering comfort and technological convenience. The terraces of the top-floor offers an admirable view of the city’s magnificent panorama: the port, Vesuvius, the majestic Museo di San Martino and Castel Sant'Elmo. The rooms include air conditioning, telephone, radio, satellite television, mini bar and a private safe.

Homes away from Home: Reginna Palace Hotel and Hotel Sole Splendid in Maiori

When the travelers of Quire of Voyces visit Maiori (June 19 & 29), about half of them are going to stay at Reginna Palace Hotel and the other half stays at Hotel Sole Splendid.

The four star Reginna Palace Hotel is located in the heart of Maiori, along the beach, with a beautiful view on the bay. The hotel offers 67 rooms, 2 lifts, 2 congress halls, a restaurant and 2 bars. A large typical Mediterranean garden with tropical vegetation and a sea water pool awaits the guests outside. Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, minibars, televisions and refrigerators. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, bidets and hair dryers. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in April 2008.

The four star Hotel Sole Splendid stands close by the sea in Maiori on the Amalfi coast as well, surrounded by citrus groves. It features a restaurant and also offers a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café. Hotel Sole Splendid offers 49 guestrooms in a 5-story property, equipped with minibars, air conditioning, televisions and hair dryers. All guestrooms also offer balconies.

First home away from home: Casa Domitilla in Rome

The first three nights of their Incantato Italy Performance Tour the travelers of Quire of Voyces will stay at the Casa Domitilla in Rome. The hotel was founded by the Congregation of the Brothers of Mercy of Our Lady of Perpetual Help from Trier, and is open to all visitors, both pilgrims, both those who travel for business or pleasure. The three-stars Hotel offer its guests a stay in a peaceful atmosphere. Every room offers shower/WC, hairdryer, cable TV, minibar, safe and telephone. The hotel is located next to the catacombs of Rome and the appian way (one of the earliest and strategically most important roads).

Home away from Home: Villa Vecchia in Frascati

Incantato Tours proudly presents the QOV hotel in the Frascati area: the Villa Vecchia. The hotel is surrounded by a park which features a swimming pool. The terrace offers a splendid view of Rome and the Roman Castles. All 92 rooms in this four star hotel are elegantly furnished and offer air conditioning, satellite television, minibar, telephone, Wi-Fi connection, electronic safe for valuables and hair dryers.