This vacation has been carefully crafted for a great independent travel experience. This isn’t a bus, group, or tour guide vacation but one where you can set your own pace of discovery every day. However, you’re not alone – if you need any help during your trip, we’ re just a phone call or an email away. Your Italian adventure awaits! You'll start in the floating city of Venice, where your days will be spent exploring Gothic palaces and navigating the water-laden streets. You'll enjoy a guided walking tour which will take you to some of the city's most iconic sights, from the famous San Marco Piazza to Marco Polo's house! After a comfortable train ride, you'll then arrive in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Your special Florence Walk and Talk Tour will take you through some of Florence's top attractions while you learn about the interesting history of the area. Just one more rail ride and you'll arrive in a city filled with ancient ruins and some of the world's most iconic works of art: Rome. Pay a visit to the Colosseum or experience the Sistine Chapel and its famous ceiling for yourself - the choice is yours!