Rome & Florence

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Experience the gems of Italy with this 6-night adventure! You'll start in the capital city of Rome, where each step, corner, and even alleyway is overflowing with history. Walk through 2,000 year old monuments one day, then gaze at the majestic ceiling of the Sistine Chapel the next.  Next you'll head to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. The magnetic ...

Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 9 days!
    • Rome Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (Green Line) - 48 hours

What's this trip about?

    Experience the gems of Italy with this 6-night adventure! You'll start in the capital city of Rome, where each step, corner, and even alleyway is overflowing with history. Walk through 2,000 year old monuments one day, then gaze at the majestic ceiling of the Sistine Chapel the next.  Next you'll head to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. The magnetic energy and beauty of this city can be felt in the air, and each alleyway and street corner unveils a new masterpiece to behold.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityRome
End CityItaly

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Rome (FCO) and out of Florence (FLR)
    • Private round-trip airport transfers
    • 3 nights in Rome at the UNAWAY Hotel Empire Rome, or similar
    • Rome City 48-hour Sightseeing Hop-On/Hop-Off Pass
    • One-way rail ticket from Rome to Florence (standard class)
    • 3 nights in Florence at the San Gallo Palace or similar
    • Florence guided city tour with Accademia Gallery
    • Breakfast Daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Rome!

Arrive in Rome airport and enjoy a private transfer to your first hotel. After you get settled in, consider taking a short trip over to the Trevi Fountain to see it illuminated in the twilight - the perfect way to spend your first night in Italy! 

Day 2 Rome

Begin using your hop-on/hop-off bus pass and discovering all the Eternal City has to offer! Hop off at the Colosseum and explore the world's largest and most iconic amphitheater, built almost 2,000 years ago. You'll also want to explore the 2,000 year old Pantheon, Rome's most well-preserved ancient monuments. 

Day 3 Rome

Continue using your pass today and take ride over to Vatican City! Experience the vast beauty of St. Peter's Basilica, then consider paying a visit to the Vatican Museums, where you can look upon Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel ceiling. 

Day 4 Rome - Florence

Take the train from Rome to Florence, admiring the breathtaking Italian landscape on your way. Tonight, consider treating yourself to an authentic Florentine dish, such as bistecca alla fiorentina (Florentine Steak). 

Day 5 Florence

Enjoy a Florence guided city tour with Accademia Gallery today!

Day 6 Florence

No trip to Florence is complete without experiencing the art and breathtaking architecture that define the city. If you'd like, pay a visit to the Uffizi Gallery and gaze at the works of Botticelli and Da Vinci. You'll also want to take a photo with the Ponte Vecchio as your backdrop, the perfect memory to immortalize your trip to Firenze! 

Day 7 Depart Italy

Enjoy a private transfer to Florence Airport (FLR) in accordance with your departure flight today.

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Price per day$251
Last Updated: 11/8/2024

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