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15-Day Rome, Florence & Venice

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Overview

Ever dreamed of travelling around Italy for 2 weeks?

On this trip, you will embark on an adventure to some of Italy’s most captivating cities: Rome, Florence and Venice.

Discover the ancient history and architecture that is apparent in every corner of Rome, as you visit the most important sights of the capital such as the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums.

Step back in time at the Roman villas of Tivoli, admire the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa from up close and be awed by the breathtaking Renaissance art in Florence’s Gallerie dell'Accademia.

End your trip in the charming city of Venice, where you will explore the beautiful islands of Murano and Burano and have a taste of Venetian local delicacies in Venice’s very own “bacari” or bars.
Sightseeing
Food & Drink
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Rome and Begin your Rome, Florence & Venice Trip!

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Arrive in Rome and Begin your Rome, Florence & Venice Trip!

Your private driver will collect you from the airport and take you to the city centre. Your accommodation is close to the Vatican so you can explore the area then go on a tour of St Peter's Basilica. This is the heart of the Catholic world where St. Peter's tomb lies in the tiny state of the Vatican. The huge basilica faces the circular St Peter's square. Inside are some major art pieces like the Pieta from Michelangelo.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Mozart4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    St. Peter's Basilica

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Residenza Crescenzio

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Holy See (Vatican City State)

Day 2

Colosseum and the Roman Squares

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Colosseum and the Roman Squares

This morning, you'll venture out on a tour of some of Rome's most iconic sights including famous squares such as Piazza Navona and the famed Trevi Fountain where, if you throw a coin into the fountain, you'll be granted your wish to return to Rome. You'll also visit the Pantheon, an iconic landmark of Rome and of Italy. Then, you'll head out on a guided tour of the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Mozart4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pantheon

    Piazza Navona

    Trevi Fountain

    Colosseo, Forum and Palatine hill with a guide

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 3

Vatican and Pizza Making

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Vatican and Pizza Making

This morning, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the splendid Sistine Chapel, home of a beautiful ceiling painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, a masterpiece of High Renaissance art. Then for lunch, you'll learn how to make your own pizza. In the afternoon, you can take a walk in one of the most vibrant areas of Rome, Trastevere, a maze of small streets and squares dotted with bars and restaurants to have a nice break.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Mozart4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel

    Trastevere

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    Restaurants

    Cooking Lesson in a Pizza Restaurant

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 4

Roman Villas in Tivoli

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Roman Villas in Tivoli

Close to Rome, Tivoli is the resort that attracted Romans to build their villas for their rest. On this day you will take a guided tour to visit these villas and learn about their history in shaping Rome today. Founded in 1215 BC, the archaeological complex hosts two famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Mozart4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tivoli Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Tivoli

Day 5

Train to Florence from Rome

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Train to Florence from Rome

After breakfast, take a train to Florence and join a tour of the city in the afternoon. Immerse yourself in Florentine history that dates back two thousand years. On this tour, you will visit the city's Roman ruins, admire the wonderful architecture of Brunelleschi’s Dome and take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, the medieval stone bridge on the Arno River.

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    Accommodation

    Ambasciatori Hotel Florence4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Florence on Foot

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    Transportations

    Train from Roma Termini to Santa Maria Novella Station

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Florence

Day 6

Lucca and Pisa Tour

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Lucca and Pisa Tour

Today you will discover the deep artistic background and stunning architecture found amongst Tuscany on a tour that visits Lucca and Pisa. You will visit Pisa first, of course stopping at the famous Leaning Tower and then visiting the majestic Pisa Cathedral. In the afternoon you will head to Lucca, where you will stroll around the enchanting old town and stop at the main sights here such as the San Martino Cathedral and the Anfiteatro Square.

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    Accommodation

    Ambasciatori Hotel Florence4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lucca and Pisa Tour with Buccellato Tasting

    Pisa Baptistery

    Pisa Cathedral

    Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Lucca

    Piazza Anfiteatro

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Pisa

    Lucca

Day 7

Florence City Tour

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Florence City Tour

Today you will have an entire day in Florence to explore the city at your leisure. You can start your day at the Boboli Gardens, which are stunning Italian-style grounds and an important landmark in the city. A trip to Florence wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Gallerie dell'Accademia Florence, hosting a plethora of statues and Renaissance art, including the renowned sculpture of David by Michelangelo. End your day at the Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views over the entire city.

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    Accommodation

    Ambasciatori Hotel Florence4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Boboli Gardens

    Gallerie dell'Accademia FlorenceOptional Activity

    Piazzale Michelangelo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

Day 8

Transfer to Siena and City Tour

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Transfer to Siena and City Tour

This morning you will leave Florence behind as you will drive 1.5 hours to your new destination: Siena. After checking into your hotel here, you will embark on a guided tour of Siena, a city distinguished for its medieval brick buildings. Start in San Domenico Church before heading to the oldest bank in the world, Palazzo del Monte dei Paschi di Siena and the magnificent Duomo di Siena.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Chiusarelli3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Siena Tour

    Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico

    Piazza del Campo

    Siena CathedralOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Alfieri9 to Hotel Chiusarelli

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Siena

Day 9

San Gimignano and the Chianti area

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San Gimignano and the Chianti area

Today you will take a day trip from Siena to Chianti, a region famous for its wines and vineyards, and San Gimignano, a stunning medieval city also declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will make a stop at a local winery for some wine-tasting and traditional Tuscan eats, before strolling amongst ancient churches, medieval castles and picturesque villages.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Chiusarelli3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Chianti and San Gimignano Tour from Siena

    Chianti and San Gimignano Tour from Siena

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siena

    San Gimignano

Day 10

Train from Florence to Verona

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Train from Florence to Verona

Today is a travel day. You will have a private transfer to Florence, from where you will catch a 2.5-hour train to your next destination: Verona. Nestled in northern Italy's Veneto region, this charming medieval town is home to a large Roman amphitheatre and was the setting for Shakespeare's famous play: "Romeo & Juliet". After checking into your hotel you can go for dinner at any of the local haunts in the city centre.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Siena Verona2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Province of Siena to Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

    Train from Florence to Verona

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Siena

    Verona

Day 11

Visit Verona

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Visit Verona

Today you will have the day free to explore Verona in your own time. One of the most important landmarks in the city is the Verona Arena, where opera performances still continue to this day. Enjoy some shopping on the popular street of Via Mazzini, admire the crystal-clear waters of Lake Garda or visit the Gothic-style 1300s house that inspired Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Siena Verona2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Verona

    Arena di Verona

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Verona

Day 12

Train to Venice and Bacari Tour

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Train to Venice and Bacari Tour

Today, you'll take a short train from Verona to Venice in the morning. The journey will take around two hours. After checking into your hotel in the afternoon, you will go on a walking food tour in the city of Venice. Here a guide will accompany you to the Bacari of Venice (Venetian wine bars) to taste some delicious local specialities, such as "cicchetti" and traditional Italian wines.

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    Accommodation

    Splendid Venice Starhotels Collezione4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Walking Food Tour of Venice

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    Transportations

    Train from Verona to Venice

    Boat from Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia to Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Verona

    Venice

Day 13

The Islands of Venice

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The Islands of Venice

In the morning, you'll take a relaxing Venice boat tour towards the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. Beginning in Murano, you'll learn about the long and thriving tradition dating back to 1291 of glass blowing. You'll then move onto the colourful streets and pastel-coloured houses of Burano, before finishing in Torcello, the centre of the first Venetian civilization founded between the 5th and 6th centuries.

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    Accommodation

    Splendid Venice Starhotels Collezione4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Venice Islands Tour of Murano, Burano & Torcello

    MuranoOptional Activity

    BuranoOptional Activity

    TorcelloOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 14

Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica

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Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica

Today, during a guided Venice tour, you'll visit the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. A palace that has been built and rebuilt many times due to its turbulent past, Doge's Palace is a grand and beautiful building that will be exciting to explore. You'll then head to St. Mark's Basilica, an icon of Venice and a 9th-century church, renowned for its mosaics totalling 8000 square-metres.

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    Accommodation

    Splendid Venice Starhotels Collezione4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Doge's Palace

    Saint Mark's Basilica

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 15

Travelling Around Italy for 2 Weeks Comes to an End!

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Travelling Around Italy for 2 Weeks Comes to an End!

After breakfast at your hotel this morning, you will take the shuttle boat to the international airport of Venice in time for your departure from Italy.

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    Transportations

    Boat from Venice to Venice Marco Polo AirportRequest to Book

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 28 activities
  • 14 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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