Over six wonderful days, you'll take a whistle-stop tour through Italy'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 impress you on a tour of the city's major landmarks.
Finally, in Venice, you will find an atmosphere so unique that you will never forget it. Spend your last days soaking up the Venetian charm on a boat trip along Venice's canals and learn the history behind the famed Piazza San Marco.Over six wonderful days, you'll take a whistle-stop tour through Italy'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 impress you on a tour of the city's major landmarks.
Finally, in Venice, you will find an atmosphere so unique that you will never forget it. Spend your last days soaking up the Venetian charm on a boat trip along Venice's canals and learn the history behind the famed Piazza San Marco.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your Tour from Rome to Venice
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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
Hotel Aberdeen★3 star
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 and admiring all of the masterpieces here. After your tour at the Vatican museum, you can enjoy lunch in one of the many local restaurants before getting in the taxi to the Colosseum. After lunch, you'll be taken on a guided tour of the iconic symbol of the city, the Colosseum.
Accommodation
Hotel Aberdeen★3 star
Activities
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
Colosseo, Forum and Palatine hill with a guide
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 the 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. Upon others, you will see the longest-standing symbol of Florence, the Ponte Vecchio, which was the only bridge that crossed the Arno River.
Accommodation
Alfieri9★3 star
Activities
Florence on Foot
Ponte Vecchio
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
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.
Accommodation
Hotel Abbazia★3 star
Activities
Free Time in Florence
Venice Sightseeing Tour: Doge's palace and St Mark Basilica
Piazza San Marco
Palazzo Ducale
Saint Mark's Basilica
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 Abbazia
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Florence
Venice
Urbania
Day 5
Murano, Torcello and Burano Islands Tour
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Today you will embark on a magical tour of some of Venice's most history-filled islands. Your tour will start in Murano, famous for its glass-blowing factories. Then, head to Torcello to discover the abundance of palaces and churches here as it was where the first Venetian civilisation settled. Finally, you'll finish your tour in Burano to admire the lacemaking techniques that have been ongoing since the 16th century.
Accommodation
Hotel Abbazia★3 star
Activities
Venice Islands Tour of Murano, Burano & Torcello
Murano
Burano
Torcello
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Venice
Day 6
Goodbye Italy!
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After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, your tour from Rome to Venice will come to an end. If you require it, a private driver can be arranged to take you to the airport in time to catch your departing flight home.
Transportations
Boat from Venice to Airport marco poloOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Venice
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What’s included?
5 nights accommodation
12 activities
5 breakfasts and 1 dinner
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
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Benefits of this trip
Italy in 6 days
3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
