Small Group Journey: Venice, Florence & Rome
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- 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
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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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