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Venice, Florence and Rome

8 Days / 4 locations in Italy

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Venice
Accommodation: Carlton Hotel
Meals: Dinner

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight.

 
Day 2     Venice
Accommodation: Carlton Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Today begins with a sightseeing tour Venice. Start your walking tour in St. Mark's Square, visit St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and view the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing factory where you will see the domonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride.

 
Day 3     Venice - Pisa - Florence
Accommodation: Croce Di Malta Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna region standing on the banks of the Po River. Orientation tour with your Tour Dircetor. Continue to Pisa to view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and Duomo. End your day in Florence with dinner in your hotel.

 
Day 4     Florence
Accommodation: Croce Di Malta Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Todays morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza Del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi's Dome, the Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti's bronze "Gate of Paradise". Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is displayed. Tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view over Florence. Remainder of the day is leisure to independently savor the renaissance splender of the Tuscan capital.

 
Day 5     Florence - Rome
Accommodation: Eurostars International Palace Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Traveling towards Rome through the stunning panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main square and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight.

 
Day 6     Rome
Accommodation: Eurostars International Palace Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Then continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking the Cirus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum.

 
Day 7     Rome
Accommodation: Eurostars International Palace Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

A full day free in spectacular Rome. Your Tour Director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe. An optional excursion to Pompei is available. Once a prosperous port city, it was buried under volcanic ash when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in late August of 79 A.D. Your excursion will bring to life the sights and history of this fascinating town. Tonight, a farewell dinner in a local restaurant, complete with wine and music, is the perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy.

 
Day 8     Rome
Meals: Breakfast

Morning transfer to Rome airport. Your homebound flight arrives the same day.

 
Price Includes
Hotel Accommodation As in Itinerary With Daily Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
Transportation by Deluxe Touring Coach With Wifi
Airport Transfers Kirkenes
Tours With Local English Speaking Guide
Tour Escort
Price Does Not Include
 Air
VWT-1269
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