Spend 5 days being charmed by Italian culture, art and heritage on this Florence to Rome tour.
Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance with immense political and economic power wielded during the rule of the Medici Dynasty. It is a place with narrow cobbled streets and elegant palazzos, medieval chapels, fresco-decorated churches, marble basilicas, world-class museums and art. The entire city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Here you find generations of Florentine fashion, goldsmiths, shoemakers and artisan scents at work. The city is surrounded by wine-rich hills and is a gourmet paradise with culinary tradition.
Rome, Italy's hot-blooded capital is an exhilarating sight of 3000-year-old ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life. Its history recalls the golden age with ancient icons such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Pantheon. The extraordinary basilicas tell of Rome's Renaissance popes ambitions as the seat of the Catholic Church.
Few cities in the world can rival Rome's astonishing artistic heritage. Stroll through the centre and see priceless treasures, ancient statues, world-class museums, Byzantine mosaics, Renaissance frescoes dazzle in churches and Baroque facades in medieval piazzas. Finish your experience in a romantic alfresco setting with a cool white wine from the nearby Castelli Romani hills. Spend 5 days being charmed by Italian culture, art and heritage on this Florence to Rome tour.
Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance with immense political and economic power wielded during the rule of the Medici Dynasty. It is a place with narrow cobbled streets and elegant palazzos, medieval chapels, fresco-decorated churches, marble basilicas, world-class museums and art. The entire city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Here you find generations of Florentine fashion, goldsmiths, shoemakers and artisan scents at work. The city is surrounded by wine-rich hills and is a gourmet paradise with culinary tradition.
Rome, Italy's hot-blooded capital is an exhilarating sight of 3000-year-old ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life. Its history recalls the golden age with ancient icons such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Pantheon. The extraordinary basilicas tell of Rome's Renaissance popes ambitions as the seat of the Catholic Church.
Few cities in the world can rival Rome's astonishing artistic heritage. Stroll through the centre and see priceless treasures, ancient statues, world-class museums, Byzantine mosaics, Renaissance frescoes dazzle in churches and Baroque facades in medieval piazzas. Finish your experience in a romantic alfresco setting with a cool white wine from the nearby Castelli Romani hills.
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Highlights of this Trip
Fly a hot air balloon ride over the beautiful hills of Chianti
Enjoy an exclusive special entry from 7:15 am at the Vatican Museums.
Discover how the real Italian gelato is made and make your own gelato the traditional way
Itinerary
Day 1
The First Day of Your Florence to Rome Tour
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Upon arrival, your private Mercedes will wait for you outside the airport to drive you to your hotel. Florence is renowned as one of the most cultural and historical cities in the world and is packed full of amazing architecture and places of significance. During your free time, you can visit the San Lorenzo Market, one of the closed food markets, the largest and oldest in the city. Here you will see the freshest products and homemade delights from local vendors - and be invited to taste them.
Accommodation
Hotel Home Florence★4 star
Activities
Free Time in Florence
Transportations
Private Driver from Florence Airport, Peretola to Hotel Home Florence
Destinations
Florence
Day 2
Florence Sightseeing
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Today, start your guided walking journey in Florence. From Repubblica square stroll to the medieval quarter to Palazzo del Bargello, Piazza Della Signoria, the gorgeous Santa Croce Church and Accademia Gallery, with The David. In the afternoon, visit the Uffizi Gallery. There are many additional tours available that will fill up your day.
Accommodation
Hotel Home Florence★4 star
Activities
Florence Walking Tour
Basilica of Santa Croce
Galleria dell’Accademia
Uffizi Gallery
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Florence
Day 3
Travel by Train to Rome
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Your morning in Florence is free. After lunch, you will continue your Florence to Rome tour and depart for Rome, travelling by high-speed train. In the afternoon you have time to explore Rome on your own. Start from the city centre to discover the monuments and the palaces of the Baroque period: Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna.
Accommodation
Hotel Londra & Cargill★4 star
Activities
Hot Air Balloon Experience over ChiantiOptional Activity
Free Time in Rome
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Home Florence to Florence Train Station S. M. Novella
High-Speed Rail from Florence Train Station S. M. Novella to Rome Train Station
Private Driver from Rome Train Station to Hotel Londra & Cargill
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Florence
Rome
Day 4
Rome Sightseeing
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This morning meet your guide at the hotel lobby to visit the world’s smallest country and the centre of the Catholic World – Vatican City. Visit the impressive St. Peter’s Square and Church, and explore the Vatican Museums, Raffaello’s rooms and the Sistine Chapel. In the afternoon your guide will take you to tour Michelangelo’s Campidoglio (Capitoline Hill) where you can look out over the Roman Forum area, then continue to Imperial Forums and the ruins of Colosseum.
Accommodation
Hotel Londra & Cargill★4 star
Activities
Vatican Museums
Vatican Museum BreakfastOptional Activity
Villa BorgheseOptional Activity
Catacombs of St. CallixtusOptional Activity
Piazza del Campidoglio
Gelato MakingOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Rome
Day 5
End of Your Florence to Rome Tour
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If you have time, you can sign up for an optional tour in the morning, otherwise, when you are ready, you will be collected from the hotel and transferred to the airport.
Activities
Tivoli TourOptional Activity
Castelli Romani TourOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Rome to Rome Fiumicino Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Rome
Tivoli
Marino
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What’s included?
4 nights accommodation
6 activities
4 breakfasts
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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AU$ 6,943/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Italy in 5 days
4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
