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Your tour begins in Rome at the Vatican Museum including the sacred Sistine Chapel. Continue to visit the Pantheon and Spanish Steps. Travel to the picturesque region of Tuscany, home to vineyards and enchanting villages. Stop in the walled city of Siena. Experience the culture, food, architecture, and art of the Renaissance period in the amazing city of Flor...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Your tour begins in Rome at the Vatican Museum including the sacred Sistine Chapel. Continue to visit the Pantheon and Spanish Steps. Travel to the picturesque region of Tuscany, home to vineyards and enchanting villages. Stop in the walled city of Siena. Experience the culture, food, architecture, and art of the Renaissance period in the amazing city of Florence. Travel on the canals to explore the city of Venice and end the trip with an authentic Venetian dinner.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 36 people
Age range6 to 64 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityItaly
End CityOperator does not provide

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 36

Trip includes

    • Inclusions: 3 nights in Rome
    • 3 nights in Florence
    • 2 nights in Venice
    • Daily Breakfast
    • Arrival & Departure airport private transfer
    • Welcome briefing & Tour Escort service
    • Walking along the heart of Rome
    • Welcome dinner in Rome
    • Guided visit of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St.Peter Basilica
    • Skip the line tickets to Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
    • Cooking Experience followed by dinner in Trastevere, Roma
    • Transfer from Rome to Florence via Montepulciano and Montalcino by luxury minicoach
    • Guided visit of Montepulciano followed by lunch and wine tasting in Montalcino
    • Guided Visit of the heart of Florence, including Accademia with Michelangelo’s David
    • Skip the line tickets to Accademia
    • 1st Class High-speed Train Tickets from Florence to Venice, transfer from/to hotel included
    • Guided visit of Venice with Gondola, St.Mark Basilica and Doge Palace
    • Skip the line tickets to St.Mark Basilica & Doge Palace
    • Farewell Dinner in Venice Exclusions: City Tax to be paid locally
    • Drinks on meals
    • Porterage in the stations

Itinerary

Day 1: Italy

Meet your private driver upon arrival in Rome and transfer to your hotel in Rome. Early afternoon meeting with your Tour Host in the hotel. You will learn more about your tour and familiarize yourself with travel companions. Later enjoy a walking tour of the Ba...

Day 2: Italy

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the Vatican Museum to meet your guide. Access the Museum easily with your skip the line tickets. Your visit will be memorable: our guides have drawn up a route to include all the major sights as well as some unexpect...

Day 3: Italy

Today it will be free at leisure. Overnight in Rome. (B)

Day 4: Italy

Private transfer to your hotel to Florence passing along Montepulciano and Montalciano. In Montepulciano, you will meet your guide for a walking tour of the town. Later, move to Montalcino for a wine tasting and lunch. Arrive in Florence late. Overnight in Florence. (B,L)

Day 5: Italy

Start your exploration of Florence from the unknown and most picturesque sides of the city: visit the market of San Lorenzo, where it’s possible to see the food arriving from the Tuscan countryside. It’s a chance to taste many local cheeses, fruits, vegetables,...

Siena & San Gimignano with dinner in a boutique winery.

Leaving Florence in the afternoon, enjoy the drive to Siena, the first stop on tour. Enjoy a guided tour of its UNESCO-listed historic center, which includes the unique shell-shaped square where the legendary Palio race takes place twice a year. Next, reach San Gimign...

Day 6: Italy

Today is free at leisure. Overnight in Florence. (B)

Optional CinqueTerre Tour

Spend a day exploring the enchanting fishing villages along UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre coastline, amid breathtaking scenery and authentic local flavours. After me...

Day 7: Italy

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Florence train station. Board your train to Venice. Enjoy the ride by high-speed train to Venice.

The city does not have roads and cars but only boats and canals. It is built on several small islands linked...

Day 8: Italy

Start your day early in the morning near the Rialto Bridge, where you’ll learn how the city grew from the lagoon mud. You’ll learn to identify how its sea-borne origins have impacted its history and culture. Begin your stroll from the bustling Rialto Fish Marke...

Day 9: Italy

Transfer to the Airport or Railways Station. (B)

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Price From $3,750
Price per day$375
Last Updated: 5/14/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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SITA World Tours has a reputation spanning more than 80 years of excellence in luxury travel. With popular itineraries to Africa, Asia, Europe, South Pacific and South & Central America, SITA has thrived in the highly competitive travel industry by offering customized opportunities and by partnering with travel agents to deliver the comprehensive services and value luxury travelers appreciate.

Founded in 1933 and restructured under new ownership in 1982, SITA World Tours has retained an edge in the Tourism Industry by tapping into various niche markets.

Under the leadership and entrepreneurial expertise of Roger Mahal and Mok Singh, the company’s Chairman and President, SITA has steadily increased its market value since early 1980. The annual expansion of a unique product line and the increasing number of partnerships made with various organizations and associations nationwide, have played instrumental roles in the development of a brand that is sure to bring SITA success for years to come.

SITA provides unparalleled quality service, as a preferred Tour Operator for exotic destinations. With internationally certified specialists ready to serve clients daily, customer care is elegantly handled from the peaks of Patagonia to the palaces of India.

SITA’s expertise and creativity is not limited to the published itineraries in its brochures. Should these itineraries or dates of travel be unsuitable, remember that flexibility is our forte and we also specialize in custom programs for independent travelers and groups. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, in a small party or as part of a large group, one of our SITA travel specialists will assist you in creating an itinerary for your unique travel preferences and budget.

Why we love this operator
Their experienced team of international specialists crafts journeys combining authentic experience with high standards of comfort.
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This 85-year-old Tour Operator offers proven expertise in travel to exotic destinations and delivers travelers a service-focused experience.

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Age Requirements
6 to 64 years
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