9 Day Venice, Florence & Rome by Rail (New York)

Accademia Gallery 11:15 AM During your vacation in Florence don't miss out on meeting one of the most famous and eclectic artists in the world: Michelangelo. Your personal guide will reveal the secrets of the Accademia Gallery and the creation of Michelangelo's world renowned masterpieces, such as the original version of David, I Prigioni and San Matteo. This is a must and will be a discovery for anyone interested in Michelangelo. It really is a once-in-the-life experience to stand in front of David. At the end of the guided tour you will have the possibility to stay in the museum for as long as you like. Departs at 11:15 am from meeting point: Ciao Florence Office, Via Cavour 12, Black. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time. Approximate tour duration is 1 hour. OnDay : 6 Price : $51 Half Day Chianti Tour 2:30 PM Enjoy a half day excursion into Tuscany's Chianti region famous for is quaint villages, rolling hills, and vineyards. Take part in two wine tastings at two rustic wineries expertly paired with light Tuscan delicacies and afterward travel to Greve in Chianti, one of the most renowned Chianti Villages. Departs from Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, next to Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop-off at city center. OnDay : 6 Price : $56 #2B Ancient Rome 1:30 PM Take a tour of Ancient Rome's major sights and skip the long lines for the Archaeological Area with a professional guide. Gain special access to the Colosseum, the giant amphitheater used for gladiator fights and public spectacles, and the largest building ever built in the Roman Empire. Walk along the pavement of the original Roman grid, which crosses the ruins of the Roman Forum. Departs 1:30 pm from Arch of Constantine, look for the "I Love Rome" pink flags. Please arrive 15 minutes prior. Tour ends in the Archaeological area. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. Important: Due to security restrictions no backpacks, large bags, electronic devices, or knives are allowed inside of the sights. OnDay : 4 Price : $68 Pompeii & its Ruins with lunch from Rome 7:30 AM Visit the world-famous city of Pompeii and explore the ruins of this city trapped in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Depart Rome in the early morning for a drive along the Highway of the Sun, past the Roman countryside and the scenic regions of Lazio and Campania. Enjoy views of the Mediterranean and the still active volcano Vesuvius, as you learn how people lived in ancient times, before reaching the UNESCO Archaeological Site of Pompeii. Explore this once thriving city, frozen in time by layers of volcanic ash. The city's sudden burial served to protect it for the next 17 centuries, when it was finally dug by experts and brought back to its ancient splendor. After lunch, enjoy the scenery on the drive back to Rome, returning in time to enjoy an evening in Rome. OnDay : 3 Price : $155 Gondola Ride 3:00 PM One of the experiences of any Italian holiday is a Venetian gondola ride. For centuries, the traditional flat bottom boat has been a major means of transportation in Venice though its primary role today is to take tourists on rides. Gondoliers may seem like "rough-and-ready" characters, however they are actually highly skilled operators constantly working on the perfect balance of this watercraft. The profession, handed down from generation to generation, is regulated by a guild which issues a limited number of licenses to highly trained gondoliers to navigate the narrow spaces of the Venetian Canals. Explore part of the Grand Canal as well as some other hidden minor waterways. The gondola holds a maximum of five passengers. Please note that this is not a private gondola ride. Departs at 3:00 pm. Pick-up 20 minutes prior to departure time from Biglietteria Alilaguna in front of Giardinetti Reali (S.Marco). Drop-off at city center. Approximate tour duration is 30 minutes. OnDay : 8 Price : $48 Accademia Gallery 11:15 AM During your vacation in Florence don't miss out on meeting one of the most famous and eclectic artists in the world: Michelangelo. Your personal guide will reveal the secrets of the Accademia Gallery and the creation of Michelangelo's world renowned masterpieces, such as the original version of David, I Prigioni and San Matteo. This is a must and will be a discovery for anyone interested in Michelangelo. It really is a once-in-the-life experience to stand in front of David. At the end of the guided tour you will have the possibility to stay in the museum for as long as you like. Departs at 11:15 am from meeting point: Ciao Florence Office, Via Cavour 12, Black. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time. Approximate tour duration is 1 hour. OnDay : 5 Price : $51 #2B Ancient Rome 1:30 PM Take a tour of Ancient Rome's major sights and skip the long lines for the Archaeological Area with a professional guide. Gain special access to the Colosseum, the giant amphitheater used for gladiator fights and public spectacles, and the largest building ever built in the Roman Empire. Walk along the pavement of the original Roman grid, which crosses the ruins of the Roman Forum. Departs 1:30 pm from Arch of Constantine, look for the "I Love Rome" pink flags. Please arrive 15 minutes prior. Tour ends in the Archaeological area. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. Important: Due to security restrictions no backpacks, large bags, electronic devices, or knives are allowed inside of the sights. OnDay : 8 Price : $68 Pompeii & its Ruins with lunch from Rome 7:30 AM Visit the world-famous city of Pompeii and explore the ruins of this city trapped in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Depart Rome in the early morning for a drive along the Highway of the Sun, past the Roman countryside and the scenic regions of Lazio and Campania. Enjoy views of the Mediterranean and the still active volcano Vesuvius, as you learn how people lived in ancient times, before reaching the UNESCO Archaeological Site of Pompeii. Explore this once thriving city, frozen in time by layers of volcanic ash. The city's sudden burial served to protect it for the next 17 centuries, when it was finally dug by experts and brought back to its ancient splendor. After lunch, enjoy the scenery on the drive back to Rome, returning in time to enjoy an evening in Rome. OnDay : 7 Price : $155 Gondola Ride 3:00 PM One of the experiences of any Italian holiday is a Venetian gondola ride. For centuries, the traditional flat bottom boat has been a major means of transportation in Venice though its primary role today is to take tourists on rides. Gondoliers may seem like "rough-and-ready" characters, however they are actually highly skilled operators constantly working on the perfect balance of this watercraft. The profession, handed down from generation to generation, is regulated by a guild which issues a limited number of licenses to highly trained gondoliers to navigate the narrow spaces of the Venetian Canals. Explore part of the Grand Canal as well as some other hidden minor waterways. The gondola holds a maximum of five passengers. Please note that this is not a private gondola ride. Departs at 3:00 pm. Pick-up 20 minutes prior to departure time from Biglietteria Alilaguna in front of Giardinetti Reali (S.Marco). Drop-off at city center. Approximate tour duration is 30 minutes. OnDay : 3 Price : $48 Accademia Gallery 11:15 AM During your vacation in Florence don't miss out on meeting one of the most famous and eclectic artists in the world: Michelangelo. Your personal guide will reveal the secrets of the Accademia Gallery and the creation of Michelangelo's world renowned masterpieces, such as the original version of David, I Prigioni and San Matteo. This is a must and will be a discovery for anyone interested in Michelangelo. It really is a once-in-the-life experience to stand in front of David. At the end of the guided tour you will have the possibility to stay in the museum for as long as you like. Departs at 11:15 am from meeting point: Ciao Florence Office, Via Cavour 12, Black. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time. Approximate tour duration is 1 hour. OnDay : 5 Price : $51 Half Day Chianti Tour 2:30 PM Enjoy a half day excursion into Tuscany's Chianti region famous for is quaint villages, rolling hills, and vineyards. Take part in two wine tastings at two rustic wineries expertly paired with light Tuscan delicacies and afterward travel to Greve in Chianti, one of the most renowned Chianti Villages. Departs from Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, next to Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop-off at city center. OnDay : 5 Price : $56 #2B Ancient Rome 1:30 PM Take a tour of Ancient Rome's major sights and skip the long lines for the Archaeological Area with a professional guide. Gain special access to the Colosseum, the giant amphitheater used for gladiator fights and public spectacles, and the largest building ever built in the Roman Empire. Walk along the pavement of the original Roman grid, which crosses the ruins of the Roman Forum. Departs 1:30 pm from Arch of Constantine, look for the "I Love Rome" pink flags. Please arrive 15 minutes prior. Tour ends in the Archaeological area. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. Important: Due to security restrictions no backpacks, large bags, electronic devices, or knives are allowed inside of the sights. OnDay : 7 Price : $68 Pompeii & its Ruins with lunch from Rome 7:30 AM Visit the world-famous city of Pompeii and explore the ruins of this city trapped in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Depart Rome in the early morning for a drive along the Highway of the Sun, past the Roman countryside and the scenic regions of Lazio and Campania. Enjoy views of the Mediterranean and the still active volcano Vesuvius, as you learn how people lived in ancient times, before reaching the UNESCO Archaeological Site of Pompeii. Explore this once thriving city, frozen in time by layers of volcanic ash. The city's sudden burial served to protect it for the next 17 centuries, when it was finally dug by experts and brought back to its ancient splendor. After lunch, enjoy the scenery on the drive back to Rome, returning in time to enjoy an evening in Rome. OnDay : 8 Price : $155 Gondola Ride 3:00 PM One of the experiences of any Italian holiday is a Venetian gondola ride. For centuries, the traditional flat bottom boat has been a major means of transportation in Venice though its primary role today is to take tourists on rides. Gondoliers may seem like "rough-and-ready" characters, however they are actually highly skilled operators constantly working on the perfect balance of this watercraft. The profession, handed down from generation to generation, is regulated by a guild which issues a limited number of licenses to highly trained gondoliers to navigate the narrow spaces of the Venetian Canals. Explore part of the Grand Canal as well as some other hidden minor waterways. The gondola holds a maximum of five passengers. Please note that this is not a private gondola ride. Departs at 3:00 pm. Pick-up 20 minutes prior to departure time from Biglietteria Alilaguna in front of Giardinetti Reali (S.Marco). Drop-off at city center. Approximate tour duration is 30 minutes. OnDay : 3 Price : $48 Half Day Chianti Tour 2:30 PM Enjoy a half day excursion into Tuscany's Chianti region famous for is quaint villages, rolling hills, and vineyards. Take part in two wine tastings at two rustic wineries expertly paired with light Tuscan delicacies and afterward travel to Greve in Chianti, one of the most renowned Chianti Villages. Departs from Piazzale Montelungo Bus Terminal, next to Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. Drop-off at city center. OnDay : 6 Price : $56 #2B Ancient Rome 1:30 PM Take a tour of Ancient Rome's major sights and skip the long lines for the Archaeological Area with a professional guide. Gain special access to the Colosseum, the giant amphitheater used for gladiator fights and public spectacles, and the largest building ever built in the Roman Empire. Walk along the pavement of the original Roman grid, which crosses the ruins of the Roman Forum. Departs 1:30 pm from Arch of Constantine, look for the "I Love Rome" pink flags. Please arrive 15 minutes prior. Tour ends in the Archaeological area. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. Important: Due to security restrictions no backpacks, large bags, electronic devices, or knives are allowed inside of the sights. OnDay : 3 Price : $68 Pompeii & its Ruins with lunch from Rome 7:30 AM Visit the world-famous city of Pompeii and explore the ruins of this city trapped in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Depart Rome in the early morning for a drive along the Highway of the Sun, past the Roman countryside and the scenic regions of Lazio and Campania. Enjoy views of the Mediterranean and the still active volcano Vesuvius, as you learn how people lived in ancient times, before reaching the UNESCO Archaeological Site of Pompeii. Explore this once thriving city, frozen in time by layers of volcanic ash. The city's sudden burial served to protect it for the next 17 centuries, when it was finally dug by experts and brought back to its ancient splendor. After lunch, enjoy the scenery on the drive back to Rome, returning in time to enjoy an evening in Rome. OnDay : 4 Price : $155 Gondola Ride 3:00 PM One of the experiences of any Italian holiday is a Venetian gondola ride. For centuries, the traditional flat bottom boat has been a major means of transportation in Venice though its primary role today is to take tourists on rides. Gondoliers may seem like "rough-and-ready" characters, however they are actually highly skilled operators constantly working on the perfect balance of this watercraft. The profession, handed down from generation to generation, is regulated by a guild which issues a limited number of licenses to highly trained gondoliers to navigate the narrow spaces of the Venetian Canals. Explore part of the Grand Canal as well as some other hidden minor waterways. The gondola holds a maximum of five passengers. Please note that this is not a private gondola ride. Departs at 3:00 pm. Pick-up 20 minutes prior to departure time from Biglietteria Alilaguna in front of Giardinetti Reali (S.Marco). Drop-off at city center. Approximate tour duration is 30 minutes. OnDay : 8 Price : $48

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