Journey to Italy

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Discover history, culture and romance throughout Italy. Come to Italy and feel the history of Rome pulsating through the cobblestone roads; see the masterpieces of Da Vinci and Michelangelo come alive in Florence and experience the endless romance and winding canals that define Venice.

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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.

What's this trip about?

    Discover history, culture and romance throughout Italy. Come to Italy and feel the history of Rome pulsating through the cobblestone roads; see the masterpieces of Da Vinci and Michelangelo come alive in Florence and experience the endless romance and winding canals that define Venice.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityRome
End CityVenice

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Colosseum
  • Doge’s Palace
  • Florence
  • Rome
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • Tuscany
  • Vatican City
  • Venice

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Ruins & Archaeology

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.

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome to Rome!

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...

Day 2: Rome

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...

Day 3: Rome - Assisi - Figline

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...

Day 4: Florence

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...

Day 5: Florence - Bologna – Venice

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...

Day 6: Venice

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...

Day 7: Depart Venice

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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Price From $4,128
Price per day$590
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Accommodation

,Check In - Hotel Principe Venice, Italy The services are the best among those proposed by hotels in Venice and are up to international standards: fax, internet point and wi-fi connection, laundry and ironing service, room service, restaurant and conference room, visitor information and organization of guided tours and trips, special rate garage and much more, for the most pleasant and comfortable stay in a hotel in Venice. Check In – Accommodation: Villa Casagrande Figline Valdarno, Italy This elegant hotel represents pure Tuscan style, true to its artistic heritage, and set in the context of absolute tranquility. Recently renovated, Villa Casagrande is furnished with warm elegance and equipped with every comfort. Located at the bottom of the castle walls, the hotel's wellness center includes an indoor pool, outdoor pool (seasonal), sauna, hydro-massage tub, hammam, sensory showers and relaxation areas. The restaurant, located in the antique halls of arms during the winter, and in the courtyard during the summer months, specializes in the delicate flavors of Tuscany, woven into a cuisine that is both light and international. Check In - Hotel Donna Laura Palace Rome, Italy This charming and recently renovated boutique hotel provides a warm and hospitable atmosphere in the city's prestigious and centrally located Prati district, offering wonderful views over the Tiber River. It features 64 finely furnished guestrooms with all the modern conveniences including free Wi-Fi, a comfortable lobby bar, memorable restaurant and on-site wellness area with small fitness center, Turkish Bath and Jacuzzi.
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Daily Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner

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