Small Group Journey: Venice, Florence & Rome

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Experience a once-in-a-lifetime guided small group trip to Italy as you stay in Venice, Florence, and Rome with all transportation, tons of sightseeing tours and more included. You'll start off in charming Venice with a walking tour led by an expert local guide where you'll see the city's iconic landmarks like St. Mark’s Square and more, as well as enjoy a ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    Experience a once-in-a-lifetime guided small group trip to Italy as you stay in Venice, Florence, and Rome with all transportation, tons of sightseeing tours and more included. You'll start off in charming Venice with a walking tour led by an expert local guide where you'll see the city's iconic landmarks like St. Mark’s Square and more, as well as enjoy a fun ride on a motoscafi (water taxi). After Venice you'll depart to Florence, making a stop in the stunning city of Bologna on the way. Here you'll get to indulge in the area's famous local cuisine and wine including ragú and Pignoletto. In Florence, experience a historic walking tour with an expert local guide visiting famous locations like the Duomo and Galleria dell'Accademia. After Florence, you'll depart for Rome, stopping in Montepulciano along the way. This medieval village is world-renowned for its incredible wine production, and you'll get to sample the local flavors with an included tasting! Finally, you'll arrive in Rome, the magical Eternal City. Enjoy a guided tour of Vatican City and the Vatican Museums, as well as free time to explore the highlights of Rome at your leisure. This is truly a bucket list Italy vacation you don't want to miss. With included sightseeing tours and delectable food and wine tastings mixed with plenty of free time to explore on your own, this small group journey is the best of both worlds! 

Details

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

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Rome

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • AIRFARE: Roundtrip economy-class airfare into Venice (VCE) and out of Rome (FCO) HOTELS: You will be in the following 4-star hotels, or similar: 2 nights in Venice at All'Angelo Art Hotel
    • 3 nights in Florence at Grand Hotel Adriatico
    • 3 nights in Rome at Hotel Romanico Palace or Empire Palace Hotel SIGHTSEEING/TOURS as described in the itinerary, including the following: Guided walking tour of Venice with local guide (2 hours)
    • Visit to the Murano glass factory (note €15 per person for water taxi must be paid locally)
    • Guided walking tour of Florence with local guide including entrance to Accademia Gallery (3 hours)
    • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with local guide (4 hours) MEALS/TASTINGS: Breakfast daily
    • Welcome dinner in Venice (fixed menu with 1 glass of wine)
    • Food tasting in Bologna (cheese & charcuterie with 1 glass of wine)
    • Light lunch and wine tasting in Montepulciano
    • Farewell dinner in Rome (fixed menu with 1 glass of wine) TRANSPORTATION/GUIDES: Arrival airport transfer from Venice Airport to hotel
    • Transfer from Venice to Florence with stop in Bologna
    • Transfer from Florence to Rome with stop in Montepulciano
    • Departure airport transfer from hotel to Rome Airport
    • Services of a professional Tour Director throughout your tour
    • Local guides for individual tours as described above OTHER: Wireless headset to hear your tour guides clearly
    • Local city taxes
    • Porterage on arrival and departure from hotels (1 piece of luggage per person)

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Venice!

After arriving in Venice, you’ll be transferred from the airport to your hotel to settle in. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure exploring this historic city built of over 100 small islands connected by 400 bridges!

Later, you’ll attend an orientation ...

Day 2 Venice

Rise and shine, it’s your first full day on vacation in Venice! You’ll meet your expert local guide this morning for a fascinating tour of St. Mark’s Square, the great Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and Palazzo Ducale (not inside).

You can then ...

Day 3 Venice - Bologna - Florence

Refuel with breakfast at the hotel and then get ready to depart for Florence. Your group will stop in Bologna, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in north Italy, for approximately 2.5 hours. This area is world-famous for its traditional cuisine, particula...

Day 4 Florence

Today you’ll get to experience a guided walk through the historic streets of Florence, spotting iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Galleria dell'Accademia. It’s here where you’ll be able to marvel at art masterpieces like the David by Michelangelo and many oth...

Day 5 Florence

Today is a free day to explore as you please, so check out whatever parts of Florence you didn't get to yesterday! Your Tour Director can provide tons of recommendations. You'll want to admire the stunning Ponte Vecchio bridge, take a stroll through the gorgeous Boboli Gardens, and marvel at artwork while walking around the Corridoio Vasariano.

Day 6 Florence - Montepulciano - Rome

Have breakfast at the hotel and then get ready to depart for Rome. Along the way, you’ll stop in the medieval village of Montepulciano, best known for its spectacular wine production and historic wine cellars. You’ll enjoy a light lunch and wine tasting here, t...

Day 7 Rome

Rome is yours to explore today! Enjoy a full free day to see and do whatever you'd like. Grab a delicious coffee granita for a quick pick me up and get moving. Perhaps admire the impressive Colosseum, walk through history at the Roman Forum, or simply indulge i...

Day 8 Rome

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you’ll take a private transfer to Vatican City! Tour the iconic Vatican Museums with the help of an expert local guide as you see huge collections of ancient sculptures, medieval tapestries, and Renaissance paintings. The ...

Day 9 Depart Rome

It's time to say goodbye to Rome! Take your transfer to the airport, board your flight home, and start dreaming about your next getaway.

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Last Updated: 4/19/2024

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