During your 5-day tour of Italy, you'll take a whistle-stop tour through the country's most iconic cities: Rome, Florence and Venice.
Beginning in the capital and the 'eternal city', the rich history of the Roman Empire and the Catholic church will amaze you. Travelling by fast train to Florence, Renaissance architecture and arts will ravish your eyes on a tour of the city's major landmarks. Finally, finish your tour around Italy by train in Venice, you will find an atmosphere so unique that you will never forget it. During your 5-day tour of Italy, you'll take a whistle-stop tour through the country's most iconic cities: Rome, Florence and Venice.
Beginning in the capital and the 'eternal city', the rich history of the Roman Empire and the Catholic church will amaze you. Travelling by fast train to Florence, Renaissance architecture and arts will ravish your eyes on a tour of the city's major landmarks. Finally, finish your tour around Italy by train in Venice, you will find an atmosphere so unique that you will never forget it.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your 5-Day Tour of Italy!
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Upon arrival in Rome, you'll hop in a taxi and head to your city centre accommodation. The rest of the afternoon will then be free for you to explore or get acquainted with the 'Eternal City' before heading to dinner in the evening to a wine bar that boasts more than 300 labels in its wine cellar. The Wine Bar has a small menu that is packed full of flavours that are delicately paired with some of the finest wines in the region, a meal here will change the way you think about Italian food.
Accommodation
Residenza Crescenzio
Activities
Free Time in Rome
Restaurants
Wine Bar De' Penitenzieri
Transportations
Taxi from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Residenza Crescenzio
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Rome
Day 2
Vatican Museums & The Colosseum
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You'll begin the day by walking to the Vatican Museums where you'll meet your guide for a tour of this fascinating landmark. The museums are a labyrinth of artworks, guiding visitors through building after building; masterpiece after masterpiece. After your tour at the Vatican museum, you'll enjoy lunch in one of the many local restaurants before getting in the taxi to the Colosseum. You'll be taken on a guided tour of the symbol of the city, the Colosseum.
Accommodation
Residenza Crescenzio
Activities
Vatican Museums
The Colosseum
Transportations
Walking from Rome to Vatican Museums
Taxi from Vatican City to Colosseo
Taxi from Colosseo to Residenza Crescenzio
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Rome
Day 3
Travel to Florence
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This morning after breakfast, you'll check out and make your way to the train station in Rome to catch your fast train to Florence. Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel then head out on a guided tour of some of Florence's key landmarks. The longest-standing symbol of Florence, up until 1218 Ponte Vecchio was the only bridge that crossed the Arno River. In the evening, you'll have dinner in a historic restaurant that serves the best of traditional Tuscan cuisine.
Accommodation
Alfieri9★3 star
Activities
Ponte Vecchio
Restaurants
Trattoria Cesarino
Transportations
Taxi from Residenza Crescenzio to Roma Termini
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
Taxi from Firenze S.M.N. to Alfieri9
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Rome
Florence
Day 4
Travel to Venice
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This morning, you'll have some free time to visit any of the landmarks or iconic sights of Florence that you have not had a chance to see yet. You'll then take a taxi to the train station to catch your fast train to Venice. Upon arrival, you'll catch a water taxi to your hotel and check-in. The afternoon will be spent getting to know Venice and learning all about its history and famous landmarks with a guide. You'll begin in the famous square, Piazza San Marco.
Accommodation
Hotel Ca Zusto Venice★4 star
Activities
Free Time in Florence
Piazza San Marco
Transportations
Taxi from Alfieri9 to Santa Maria Novella Station
Train from Santa Maria Novella Station to Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia
Boat from Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia to Hotel Ca Zusto Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Florence
Venice
Day 5
Goodbye Italy!
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After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, your trip will come to an end. If you require it, a private driver can be arranged to take you to the airport.
Transportations
Boat from Venice to Airport marco poloOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Venice
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What’s included?
4 nights accommodation
4 activities
4 breakfasts and 2 dinners
Airport transfer
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
Ground transportation
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 2,320/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Italy in 5 days
4-star, 3-star accommodation
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