Overview:
Independent packages combining hotel accommodation, train connections and city-tours in the main 'Art cities'.
Transfers, excursions and extra nights can be added or removed to create a tailor made itinerary for each client.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Rome
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Florence
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Venice
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Milan
- First class or second class train tickets Rome - Florence - Venice - Milan
- Half day walking tour of Rome
- Half day guided tour of the historical centre of Florence
- Half day guided walking tour of the historical centre of Venice
- All transfers as mentioned
- Daily breakfast
- All taxes
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary
1st day - ROME
Accommodation and overnight at the hotel.
2nd day - ANCIENT ROME & COLOSSEUM HALF DAY (AFTERNOON WALKING TOUR)
A walk through the heart of Ancient Rome, an area rich with historical memories, where the great epic of Rome began. From Venice Square you will walk up the Capitol Hill from where you will enjoy an incredible view of the Forum. Continuing onwards we will first admire Trajan's Column with its gorgeous bas-relief sculptures to then walk through the Roman Forum, center of the public life of ancient Rome, until we finally arrive at the Colosseum (visit inside), where, thanks to a preferred entrance ticket, you will skip the entrance line. DURATION OF THE TOUR: approx. 3 hours.
3rd day - ROME/FLORENCE
Breakfast at the hotel. According to your departure time, you will be transferred the train station. Departure to Florence.
Accommodation and overnight.
4th day - FLORENCE GUIDED TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning guided tour of Florence's historical centre.
The most complete and thrilling guided walking tour starts from the peculiar Central market zone, characterized by workshops and multicolored stalls, where the Medice Chapels, and Basilica di S. Lorenzo, the church of Medici's Family are located. In a short time you can reach Piazza del Duomo, where you can admire the Cathedral (inside visit) and its dome by Brunelleschi, the bell-tower by Giotto, Saint John Baptistery with its Paradise Door. The tour continues by visiting the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice lived. Further on you can find Palazzo del Argello. Not too far you will find Piazza della Signoria, a great "open-air sculpture museum" overlooked by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Net to it the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important museum all over the world. Then you proceed to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia (Straw market), where the famous Piglet Fountain is located. You walk along the street that leads to Ponte Vecchio, the "jewels bridge". By crossing the bridge, you will reach the wonderful Pitti Palace where the tour ends.
Afternoon free for shopping or optional tours. Overnight at hotel.
5th day - FLORENCE/VENICE
Breakfast at the hotel. According to your departure time, you will be transferred the train station. Departure to Venice.
Accommodation and overnight at hotel.
6th day - VENICE GUIDED TOUR
Accommodation and overnight at the hotel.
2nd day - ANCIENT ROME & COLOSSEUM HALF DAY (AFTERNOON WALKING TOUR)
A walk through the heart of Ancient Rome, an area rich with historical memories, where the great epic of Rome began. From Venice Square you will walk up the Capitol Hill from where you will enjoy an incredible view of the Forum. Continuing onwards we will first admire Trajan's Column with its gorgeous bas-relief sculptures to then walk through the Roman Forum, center of the public life of ancient Rome, until we finally arrive at the Colosseum (visit inside), where, thanks to a preferred entrance ticket, you will skip the entrance line. DURATION OF THE TOUR: approx. 3 hours.
3rd day - ROME/FLORENCE
Breakfast at the hotel. According to your departure time, you will be transferred the train station. Departure to Florence.
Accommodation and overnight.
4th day - FLORENCE GUIDED TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning guided tour of Florence's historical centre.
The most complete and thrilling guided walking tour starts from the peculiar Central market zone, characterized by workshops and multicolored stalls, where the Medice Chapels, and Basilica di S. Lorenzo, the church of Medici's Family are located. In a short time you can reach Piazza del Duomo, where you can admire the Cathedral (inside visit) and its dome by Brunelleschi, the bell-tower by Giotto, Saint John Baptistery with its Paradise Door. The tour continues by visiting the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice lived. Further on you can find Palazzo del Argello. Not too far you will find Piazza della Signoria, a great "open-air sculpture museum" overlooked by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Net to it the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important museum all over the world. Then you proceed to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia (Straw market), where the famous Piglet Fountain is located. You walk along the street that leads to Ponte Vecchio, the "jewels bridge". By crossing the bridge, you will reach the wonderful Pitti Palace where the tour ends.
Afternoon free for shopping or optional tours. Overnight at hotel.
5th day - FLORENCE/VENICE
Breakfast at the hotel. According to your departure time, you will be transferred the train station. Departure to Venice.
Accommodation and overnight at hotel.
6th day - VENICE GUIDED TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning guided walking tour of the historical centre of Venice.
Have a walk outdoors (no entries)throught the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice. An essential tour for the understanding of Venice! Route: Piazza San Marco,Origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, clock Tower and Procuratie.Santa Maria Formosa -History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square. Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo,the Pantheon of Venice, the great School of Charity, the Captains of Fortune.Marco Polo's House and Malibran Theatre, anecdotes and past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice.
Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for the city shopping.
Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for the city shopping.
Clients have to go 15m before the tour start to Piazza San Marco inside the tourist information office, near the Correr museumAfternoon at disposal. Overnight at hotel.
7th day - VENICE/MILAN
Breakfast at the hotel. According to your departure time, you will be transferred the train station for your journey to Milan.
Accommodation and overnight.
8th day - MILAN
Breakfast at the hotel. End of services.
Breakfast at the hotel. According to your departure time, you will be transferred the train station for your journey to Milan.
Accommodation and overnight.
8th day - MILAN
Breakfast at the hotel. End of services.
Optional Tours
Venice - Excursion to Murano, Burano and Torcello
Duration 3.30 hrs
Clients should go to Serenissima boat station in St Mark Square in front of the Old prisons, 15 minutes before tour start.
Florence - Medieval and Renaissance Florence Walking Tour
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