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8-Day Venice, Florence & Rome

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Trip Overview

Indulge in the magical cityscapes of Venice, Florence and Rome and uncover Italy like a local, with your specialist guide, sipping wine in the Florentine countryside, being serenaded in a Venetian gondola, or enjoying the tranquillity and quaintness of the Murano, Burano and Torcello islands.

What's more, with guided tours of Venice, Rome, the Vatican and Naples with Pompeii, you cannot help being swept up by this Italian getaway, as you truly immerse yourself in the rich local culture.
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Culture & Arts
Food & Drink

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Venice & Gondola Serenade

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Arrival in Venice & Gondola Serenade

On arrival in Venice, your driver will await you at Venice Marco Polo Airport to take you via private water taxi to your hotel, Hotel Giorgione, where you will spend two nights. Settle yourself in and take in 'The Floating City' in all its glory before ending the day laid back in a gondola while being serenaded down the narrow, picturesque canals of this wonderful city. It's so romantic!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Giorgione4 star

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    Activities

    Gondola Ride with Serenade

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    Transportations

    Boat from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Hotel Giorgione

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 2

Murano, Burano & Torcello

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Murano, Burano & Torcello

Accompanied by a local guide, you will explore the Murano, Burano and Torcello islands starting with a boat tour passing the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the tip of Sant'Elena and the Lido. That's not all, in the afternoon you will be guided through the most prestigious, prominent places that have contributed to the Venice you see today, like Piazza San Marco and the Campanile, all in the hands of your personal guide.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Giorgione4 star

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    Activities

    Murano, Burano and Torcello

    Tour of Venice with Doge's Palace

    Doge's Palace

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 3

Travel to Florence

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Travel to Florence

On check out, a private water taxi will take you to Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station, from which you will catch an onward train to Florence Santa Maria Novella Station, where another driver will greet you to drive you to the Hotel Embassy. You will be immediately immersed in Florence's rich culture and history, as you take a walking tour of Florence led by an expert local guide, seeing treasures like Palazzo Vecchio, Duomo, Pontevecchio Bridge, also with entry into the Uffizi Gallery.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Embassy4 star

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    Activities

    Florence Walking Tour with the Uffizi Gallery

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    Transportations

    Boat from Hotel Giorgione to Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia

    Train from Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia to Santa Maria Novella Station

    Private Driver from Santa Maria Novella Station to Hotel Embassy

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

    Florence

Day 4

Cooking Florentine Style: From the Market to the Table

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Cooking Florentine Style: From the Market to the Table

This enjoyable half-day cooking class with our professional Italian chef starts with a visit to a local market, before returning to a 15th-century residence in the heart of Florence to learn the secrets of preparing authentically Italian dishes. You will prepare a 4-course Italian meal and then celebrate by enjoying lunch with your amazing dishes, as well as local wine (or other beverage as preferred). Eating well in Italy now means eating well at home too! Buon appetito!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Embassy4 star

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    Activities

    Florence Cooking Class Le Baccanti

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Florence

Day 5

Travel to Rome & Tour of Imperial Rome

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Travel to Rome & Tour of Imperial Rome

On check out, a private transfer will take you to Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station from which you will catch a train for Roma Termini, where you will be greeted by another driver to transport you to the Hotel Oxford. In the afternoon, you will embark on a private tour of Imperial Rome, visiting the icons of the Eternal City: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, as well as walking through ancient Rome along the Via Sacra and seeing the famous Roman Temples.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Oxford4 star

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    Activities

    Imperial Rome Tour with the Colosseum

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Embassy to Santa Maria Novella Station

    Train from Santa Maria Novella Station to Roma Termini

    Private Driver from Roma Termini to Hotel Oxford

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Rome

Day 6

The Vatican Museums & Classic Sights of Rome

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The Vatican Museums & Classic Sights of Rome

All in a 4-hour tour you will visit St Peter's Basilica, and its square, with special access to the Borgia Apartments, the Carriages Rooms and Raffaello's Rooms, and of course the Sistine Chapel; as well as Rome's most famous attractions; strolling via the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, the Palazzo di Montecitorio, Palazzo Madama, Piazza Navona, with a special finale at the Spanish Steps. Along the way, your guide will explain the rich history of this iconic city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Oxford4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of the Vatican Museums and Classic Rome Sights

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 7

Naples & Pompeii

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Naples & Pompeii

From the always-bustling city of Naples to the tranquil, rustic atmosphere of Pompeii, you will journey back in time to 79 AD on this incredible half-day sightseeing tour. The historic settlement of Pompeii was lost for nearly 1500 years, following the ancient volcanic eruption of Vesuvius. Then, take in the countryside and ancient fishing villages on your way to Naples. Here you will have a guided tour of the city, before onward Pompeii to learn more about this region's profound history.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Oxford4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Naples and Pompeii

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Naples

Day 8

Arrivederci Italia!

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Arrivederci Italia!

We hope you have enjoyed this Italian getaway. On check out, the driver will pick you up and take you to Rome Fiumicino Airport.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Oxford to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

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What’s included?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 7 breakfasts and 2 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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