Venice, Florence & Rome
Overview
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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Destinations
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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
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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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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What's excluded
- Rooming upgrades
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- Beverages, lunch, and dinner (except where specified in the itinerary)
- Transportation to free-time activities
- Customary gratuities (for your Tour Director, bus drivers and local guides)
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- Expenses caused by airline rescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad weather or events beyond EF’s control (see Flight Information section for details)
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- Fees associated with Special Travel Arrangements (See Special Travel Arrangements section)
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The full amount paid upon enrollment is refundable if you cancel in writing within 48 hours of booking the tour. After 48 hours, the deposit is non-refundable and the following standard cancellation fees apply.
If you are booking 30 days or less prior to the scheduled departure date for your trip, you are required to pay in full at the time of booking and standard cancellation fees then apply; you are not eligible for the 48 hour risk-free period.
Based on the date EF receives written notification of your cancellation, you will be refunded for monies paid minus the cancellation fee and any non-refundable fees. (See refund and non-refundable Fee description above for more details.) In addition to notifying us of your cancellation in writing, we also recommend you call so that we can best review your options.
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30 days or less is all monies paid
30-60 days will be $2000
61-99 will be $1000
100-364 days is $450
365+ days will be $150
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