VENICE – FLORENCE – ROME

• Memorable touring in Venice, Florence and Rome

• Visiting in small group

• No-stand in line booking to museums and sites

• Hassle-free transfers

• Centrally and conveniently located accommodation

• Free time on your own

• Customizable Itinerary

• Local Travel assistance

Day 1 – Venice

Upon arrival at the Venice International Airport you will be transferred, by private boat, to your centrally located hotel in the heart of Venice. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring on your own or you may also wish to experience the intimacy of the Venice Canals with an optional gondola ride.

Day 2 -Venice

In the morning, meet with your private guide tour to visit the highlights of Venice; San Mark’s square, San Mark’s Basilica, Bridge of Sighs. The tour might be optionally extended to visit the gorgeous rooms of the of Doge’s Palace or with a private cruise along the Grand Canal for a sightseeing of the greatest Palaces built by of the Venetian aristocracy over many centuries . In the afternoon, we encourage you to visit to the island of Murano, easily done on your own, with its many glassblowing factories and museums.

Day 3 – Florence

Traveling by Italy high speed train is by far the most enjoyable and fastest way to travel between Venice and Florence. You might choose to travel in comfortable coach class or upgrade to higher class. Upon your arrival at Florence train station, a private chauffeur will transfer you to your hotel, located in the heart of Florence. In the afternoon, short tour to visit  Accademia Gallery (David by Michelangelo) with a no-stand in line reservation. Balance of the day at leisure.

Day 4 – Florence

In the morning, visit the highlights of Florence with a small group walking tour; The Duomo by Brunelleschi, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John or the Piazza della Signoria with its surrounding Renaissance buildings; the Loggia dei Lanzi, Palazzo Uguccione and Tribunale della Mercanzia, and the Ponte Vecchio (the Old Bridge). Afternoon at leisure or optional acivity.

Day 5 – Rome

Easy start today. You will get to Rome by high speed train in less than 1,5 hrs, where a private chauffeur will meet you at the train station and transfer to your hotel in downtown Rome. Late afternoon, immerse yourself in downtown less touristy roman quarter to experience a local lifestyle by joining a small group tour to savor over 20 wine & food tasting. You will visit several quaint, well praised by local, shops, to enjoy top quality ingredients, rarely offered in most touristy areas.

Day 6 – Rome

Today, you will join a small group walking tour to visit Ancient Rome and the best places in downtown Rome: The Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum, Temple of Hadrian, the Pantheon, and Baroque Rome: Capitoline Hill, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona. Balance of the day at leisure or optional activity.

Day 7 – Rome

Today, join a small group walking tour to visit the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter Basilica with the Pieta’ by Michelangelo and St. Peter Square.

Day 8 – Departure

Private transfer to airport and departure.

LODGING

Charming 3-star (Comfortable) or 4-star (First class) centrally located accommodation, breakfast and hotel tax included

• 2 nights in Venice
• 2 nights in Florence
• 3 nights in Rome

EXCURSIONS  AND ACTIVITIES:

• Private guide to visit Venice (2 hrs.).
• Small escorted group tour to visit Florence (3 hrs.)
• Small escorted group tour to visit Accademia Gallery (1 hr.).
• Small escorted group Food & Wine. Dinner included. (4-5 hrs.).
• Small escorted group tour to visit Rome (3 hrs.).
• Small escorted group tour to visit the Vatican and St. Peter Basilica (3 hrs.)

No-stand-in-line reservation and entry fees:

• Accademia Gallery
• Coliseum, Forum and Palatinum
• Vatican Museums

TRANSPORTATION:

Private transfer:

• From and to airports in Italy
• From Florence train station to hotel in Florence
• From Rome train station to hotel in Rome

High Speed train with seat reservation:

• Venice to Florence
• Florence to Rome

OPTIONAL & UPGRADES (prices p.p. ):

• First Class or Luxury Hotel package. (prices upon request)
• Additional day/s in Rome, Florence and Venice. (prices upon request)
• Additional escorted tours/activities (prices upon request)
• 1st Class train tickets. $90