Venice, Florence & Rome
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Highlights
- See three of Italy’s most popular destinations, along with two bonus cities
- Head to seaside Cinque Terre for the best Instagrams and a quick swim
- Explore ancient Rome, the Vatican and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
- Step into the Renaissance in Florence
- Indulge in Italian food and wine while taking in the Tuscan countryside
- Visit a guy named David and witness the Birth of Venus in Florence
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Trip includes
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers
- Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motorcoach
- 8 nights in hand-picked accommodations
- Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
- Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
- Metro passes in each major city
- Entrance to select attractions
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Itinerary
Board your overnight flight, bound for Europe.
Welcome to Venice! Situated on 118 islands, intersected by 175 canals and spanned by more than 400 bridges, this city has had more praise showered upon it from travelers, writers and artists than any other city in the world.
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Arrive at...
Head to St. Mark’s Square to begin your sightseeing with a local guide.
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Enter St. Mark’s Basilica and bask in the mosaics inlaid in the golden ceiling
See several historic churches and amble through picture-perfect piazzas
...Board your private coach; you’re heading to Florence, the crown jewel of the Italian Renaissance!
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Channel your inner romantic and check out Juliet’s balcony in Verona
See the 2,000 year-old Roman Arena in Verona
Arrive in Florence and begin exploring
Join a local guide for a walking tour of Florence, the compact capital of Tuscany known for its famous Renaissance artwork.
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Cross the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, home to many of Florence’s jewelers and art merchants....
Enjoy a full free day in Florence, or take an excursion to the Italian Riviera & Cinque Terre.
Excursion:
The Italian Riviera & Cinque Terre Extra cost; weather permitting
Spend a full day exploring the Italian Riviera's gem—the tiny seas...
Board your private coach, bound for Rome via Orvieto.
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On the way to Rome, stop in Orvieto, a quaint Italian hill town perched atop a rock cliff
Marvel at the artistry of the facade of Orvieto’s stunning cathedral
Look out at the cypress-dotted plains of Umbria
Benvenuti a Roma!
Skip the line and go back in time with tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Then, do as the Romans do and learn how to make authentic pasta by hand.
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Experience the heart of ancient Rome with visits to the Colosseum and Forum
Peace be with you as you stroll the home of the Pope and capital of Catholicism: Vatican City.
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Get an in-depth look into Papal history and politics with an expert guide
Cross another country of your list (Vatican City is an ind...
It's time to say your goodbyes. Head to the airport for your flight back home.
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