8-Days Best of Italy Trip from Rome with Florence and Venice

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Duration
8 days
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Ages
0 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

Discover the highlights of Italy in 8 days on an escorted deluxe coach tour from Rome to Venice. Experience the charm of medieval towns, Renaissance art, and the romantic canals of Venice, all while enjoying the comfort of centrally located 4-star hotels. With expert guides and curated meals, this tour is perfect for those who want a comprehensive Italian experience with a blend of guided tours and free time. * Visit Italy’s top art cities: Rome, Florence, Venice * Travel in a deluxe air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi * Expert Tour Director and local guides * Stay in 4-star centrally located hotels * Special Spritz and "Cicchetti" experience in Venice

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that this escorted tour operates in English (monolingual from April to October), Spanish (bilingual), Portuguese (bilingual) and French (bilingual)
  • In Rome overnight hotel St. Martin (4-star) or similar
  • In Florence overnight Hotel Raffaello (4-star) or similar
  • In Venice overnight at Hotel Delfino in Venice Mestre (4-star) or similar
  • Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Extensive walking, fast pace; not suitable for mobility issues.
  • Please note that this itinerary has a very strict schedule and it is not suitable for travellers with mobility issues. For this reason, we do not encourage to book a group tour, rather an FIT package or a private tour (ask our team for a quotation!) to meet the travellers special needs
  • Extensive walking, fast pace; not suitable for mobility issues.

Pickup

Local supplier telephone number: +39 06 474 2501 • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable • If you do not indicate your hotel details at the time of booking, you must call the supplier at least 48 hours prior to tour departure to advise them directly • Departure point: your hotel in Rome centrally located • Departure Time: no later than 7:15 am

What's included

Seven nights of hotel accommodation
Rome: Hop On Hop off panoramic Bus Daily Ticket.
Professional guide
Lunch: 3
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast: 7
Onboard WiFi
Transfer from Rome Airport to Rome hotel and vice-versa
Spritz & “Cicchetti” Experience in Venice ( Light Lunch)
Gratuities
Other
Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Rome
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Evening guided walking tour of the city center, including the Jewish Ghetto, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. Note: From Low Season 2024-25, the walking tour will be replaced by a Daily Hop On Hop Off bus ticket.

Overnight stay at centrally located hotel (TBA). Arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel included

Day 2: Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence
Explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will admire Giotto's and Cimabue's works. Free time for lunch (meal not included).

Overnight in Rome and check in in Florence hotel later the same day. Breakfast in Rome, dinner in Florence.

Breakfast:

Dinner:

Day 3: Florence
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Florence. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa's symbol "the Leaning Tower" and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence.

Overnight in Florence.

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Day 4: Florence - Bologna - Padua - Venice
Breakfast in Florence

Overnight in Florence and check in in Venice (Mestre) hotel later the same day. Breakfast in Florence, dinner in Venice.

Breakfast:

Day 5: Venice
After breakfast, enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco. Check out the most iconic places of the "Floating City": the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice's glorious past, the legendary "Bridge of Sighs". Let us offer you a spritz or a prosecco to crown your visit to Venice highlights with the company of your tour leader. While you sit comfortably and savor your drink, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the famous "cicchetti," a Venetian variation of tapas. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel and overnightthen return to the hotel and overnight.

Overnight in Venice (Mestre).

Breakfast:

Lunch: Light lunch

Day 6: Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome
After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines.

Overnight in Venice (Mestre) and check in in Rome hotel later the same day. Breakfast in Venice, lunch in Montepulciano.

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Day 7: Rome
After breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! Upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and the amazing Sistine Chapel. After this incredible experience, the tour ends in St. Peter’s Square where you can admire the incredible masterpiece St. Peter’s Basilica: the biggest church in the world! You will be able to enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at leisure or maybe choose any of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night!

Overnight in Rome.

Breakfast:

Day 8: Rome > Departure Home
Breakfast in hotel and transfer to the airport.

Breakfast:

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Min 6 days: 100%
  • From 2 to 6 days: 50%
  • From 0 to 2 days: 0%
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