Italy: Rome, Florence & Venice Escapade 7 days

rome - Pisa - Florence - VEnice

Seven days. Three iconic cities. The classic Italy experience. This escorted tour covers Rome, Florence, and Venice — Italy's three greatest cities — in one seamless week. Two high-speed trains are included, so you travel like Italians do. In Rome, a 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off pass gives you the full picture of the Eternal City. In Florence, a guided walk through the Accademia Gallery (home to Michelangelo's David) and a Pisa excursion fill your two days. In Venice, a private gondola ride through the Grand Canal and minor canals is the perfect finale. 4-star hotels throughout. Airport transfer on arrival in Rome. Daily departures (except Fridays) from $1,679 per person.

itinerary & prices

DAY 1 Arrive Rome
Benvenuti a Roma! After you touch down at the airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy your first day in Italy. NH COLLECTION ROMA CENTRO 4* or similar. 

DAY 2 Rome
After breakfast at your hotel, spend a leisurely day exploring the wonders of Rome at your own pace. The package includes our I Love Rome City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off 24 hours (I love Rome City Tour - all the main sights of the Eternal City in 8 stops). Opportunity to book our regular tours in Rome, for example Vatican Museums or Colosseum. At the end of the day make your way back to the hotel. Overnight. 

DAY 3 Rome - Florence (train) - Pisa - Florence
Arrival in Florence on your own. Check in at the hotel. In the afternoon meeting point at Piazzale Montelungo at 1:15 pm (Montelungo Square), at the end of the ramp connecting with the railway station (on your own) to join the group before departing to Pisa at 1:30 pm. Upon arrival in Pisa, you will visit Piazza dei Miracoli, the Baptistery (outside), the Cathedral (inside*) and the Leaning Tower (outside). Return to Florence and overnight (*) In case of long queue, if you cannot visit the interior of the Cathedral, you will be offered a guided visit of Piazza dei Cavalieri. FLORENCE CELLAI 4*  or similar

DAY 4 Florence 
After breakfast at your hotel, reach the meeting point at at 08:15 am At the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggiato of Accademia delle Belle Arti (on your own) to join the group before departing (at 8.30 am). Start your Tour from the very heart of Florence, with the Guided Visit of Accademia Gallery, with a total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned works, the "David", and other important masterpieces such as ''I Prigioni'', "San Matteo" and the "Palestrina Pietà". The young Michelangelo carved the David from a huge block of rough marble in three years, creating an imposing sculpture of absolute beauty, an icon of the renaissance model. Then you will proceed with a walking Tour which will include the outdoor guided visit of San Lorenzo Church and the Duomo complex: San Giovanni Baptistery with its bronze doors as the famous Porta del Paradiso and the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi and Giotto’s bell tower. The walk continues along lively Via Calzaiuoli in the heart of the city, where you can admire the imposing and singular Orsanmichele Church, a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic art, decorated with shrines with statues of the patron saints of the powerful medieval trade guilds. Then you reach the bustling Mercato della Paglia (Straw Market): don’t forget to rub the nose of the famous "porcellino" (pig) and toss a coin into the fountain to bring you good luck! Going on, you can admire the romantic, picturesque Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, with its renowned jewelery shops. Your lovely blast from the past will end in Piazza Signoria, one of the most beautiful squares in the world and the political center of the city. In this true "outdoor museum", you’ll be amazed as you admire the beautiful Fountain of Neptune with the marvelous and imposing marble statue by Ammannati and then, looking around, the sculptural masterpieces of the Loggia dei Lanzi, including the Cellini’s Perseus and the Gianbologna’s Rape of the Sabines. Dominating all this is the majestic Palazzo Vecchio with its crenelated Arnolfo tower, one of the most famous symbols of Florence that you will be able to admire in all its magnificence. End this amazing tour with a delicious Tuscan lunch in a restaurant located in the old town. Overnight.

DAY 5 Florence - Venice
After breakfast at your hotel, at the time indicated, head to Florence train station to reach Venice. Once there, make your own way to your hotel, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay. VENICE PRINCIPE or AMADEUS 4* or similar

DAY 6 Venice
After breakfast at your hotel, discover Venice on board of a gondola! Reach the meeting point at 10:45 AM on your own, located in Calle Larga Ascensione in front of post office in St. Mark’s Square, close to Correr Museum. The gondola ride starts at 11:00 AM It’s the best way to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of a city built on water is on board a gondola. Gliding through Venice’s Grand Canal and minor canals, you’ll be introduced to the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses lining the city’s liquid streets. Embark on a gondola (up to 5 people per gondola) and enjoy a 30 minutes ride on the Grand Canal (St. Maria della Salute’s area) and minor canals (Fenice area). The tour ends with the landing at the station Bauer. Ideal for photographers! Rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay

DAY 7 Depart Venice
Breakfast at the hotel. End of our services

Blackout dates - December 22, 23, 29, 30, 31 January 01, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13

INCLUSIONS

• Arrival transfer apt. or Rome railway station to hotel in Rome.

• 2 night in Rome BB.

• I Love Rome City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off 24 hours.

• High-Speed train tickets Rome /Florence in 2nd class.

• 2 nights in Florence BB.

• Regular excursion to Pisa (6 hours approx.) with English and Spanish local guide

• Regular Florence walking tour with Accademia lunch (drinks not included) 2,45 hours approx. + lunch time.

• High-Speed train tickets Florence/Venice in 2nd class.

• 2 nights in Venice BB.

• Regular tour gondola ride daily at 11:00 AM (TA AM does not operate on 18 Jul, 20 Sep and in case of bad weather conditions. No explanation during the ride).

Note- Day 4 languages for the Florence walking tour with Accademia Museum: 29 Mar departure and departures from 30 Oct to 08 Nov: English: daily - min.2 pax. Spanish: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays - min 4 pax. Departures from 30 Mar to 29 Oct: Monolingual tour - English and Spanish - min 2 pax. (The guided service may be exceptionally provided in two languages due to operational reasons).

EXCLUSIONS
• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned
• City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules)
• Personal expenses, international airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver

City Tax - Please note that rates do not includes city taxes when needed. City tax will be paid directly at the reception hotel desk upon arrival or at the check-out according to the local city board procedure. The city tax will change according to hotel category.