Journey to Italy
Overview
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in each destination with exciting tours and activities throughout your journey, plus plenty of free time to discover even more!
- This small group tour never exceeds 16 people, so you’re sure to get the most out of each day.
- See an impressive glass blowing demonstration by local artists on an island off Venice.
- In Venice, your 4-star accommodations at the Hotel Principe overlooks the Grand Canal!
- Italy is known for its incredible cuisine, and during your time in Rome you’ll be treated to a gelato tasting at a local artisan shop.
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Trip includes
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO) and from Venice (VCE)
- Private round-trip airport transfers
- Welcome drink and introductions Accommodations as listed or similar: 2 nights in Rome at the Hotel Donna Laura Palace
- 2 nights in Figline at Villa Casagrande
- 2 nights in Venice at the Hotel Principe Sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including: Private tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums
- Italian Gelato Tasting
- Tour of Basilica of San Francesca d’Assisi
- Private Tour of Wine Cellars and Tasting at Villa Casagrande
- Guided Tour of Florence
- Entrance to the Accademia Gallery
- Guided Tour of Bologna
- Guided Tour of Venice
- Glass Blowing Demonstration
- Daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Services of a professional driver/guide throughout
- Private luxury transportation with air conditioning
- All local taxes, hotel service charges and porterage for one suitcase per person.
Itinerary
Accommodation: - Hotel Donna Laura Palace
Enjoy a private transfer from Rome Airport to your hotel in the city center, the 4-star Hotel Donna Laura Palace. You’ll have the rest of the day at your leisure. You can peruse the magical streets of Rome; make your wa...
This morning you will be transferred to the Vatican for a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica and Square. After the tour, you’ll have a private transfer to Rome’s city center where you will have a few hours on your own. Admire the famous Coloss...
Accommodation: Villa Casagrande
After breakfast you’ll depart for Tuscany. Along the way you’ll stop in Assisi, a town full of history and art, and the birthplace of St. Francis. Visit the Basilica dedicated to the Saint as well as Santa Maria degli Angeli with...
After breakfast you’ll be transferred to Florence. Stop at the Piazzale Michelangelo where you will be able to admire the wonderful panorama of this renaissance city. Take a guided walking tour of Florence, with entrance to the Accademia Gallery. Visit the Duomo Compl...
Accommodation: Hotel Principe
After breakfast you will head towards Venice, stopping in Bologna first. Not yet contaminated by mass tourism, Bologna is the ideal choice for cultural interludes as well as relaxation. Bologna has a number of nicknames including l...
This morning you will meet your guide and get ready to explore the romantic floating city of Venice. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Camera buffs will want to capture the many sites throughout this intriguing city, including the Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy...
After breakfast your journey to Italy comes to an end. Your transfer will escort you from the hotel to the airport in Venice.
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