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9-Day Venice, Tuscany & Rome

Customisable Itinerary
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Trip Overview

Travel to Italy and treat yourself to a relaxing break during which you'll indulge in activities such as gliding along in a Venetian gondola or channelling your inner wine connoisseur, being swept up in the undulating landscape of the Tuscan countryside or the Castelli Romani with a glass of local wine in hand.

You'll also enjoy tours of Florence, walking in the footsteps of Italian greats, as well as Pisa, where you'll capture that momentous photo by the Leaning Tower. In Venice, you'll spend your days admiring the architectural beauty and significance of the Doge's Palace, and in Rome, you'll see first hand the work of the Roman Empire and the home of the Pope in Vatican City.
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Food & Drink
Culture & Arts

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Venice & Gondola Ride with Serenading

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Arrival in Venice & Gondola Ride with Serenading

Travel to Italy and once you arrive in Venice, your private 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 by local musicians down the narrow, picturesque canals of this wonderful city. It's so romantic!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel San Cassiano Cà Favretto4 star

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    Activities

    VeniceOptional Activity

    Gondola and Serenade

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    Transportations

    Boat from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Hotel San Cassiano Cà Favretto

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 2

Tour of Venice & Doge's Palace

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Tour of Venice & Doge's Palace

This fascinating day tour takes you on an enjoyable journey through the most characteristic and important places that have contributed to the Venice you see today. Although Venice is widely known as The Floating City, it has many landmarks that are best reached on foot, such as Piazza San Marco and the Campanile (Bell Tower), as well as learning about many other Venetian treasures with your private tour guide. The rest of the day and evening will then be free for you to enjoy.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel San Cassiano Cà Favretto4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Venice with Doge's Palace

    Piazza San Marco

    Doge's Palace

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 3

Arrival in Florence

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Arrival in 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 Adler Cavalieri where you will spend the next three nights. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day to explore Florence at your own pace or simply relax in the hotel, the choice is yours!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Adler Cavalieri4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in FlorenceOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Boat from Hotel San Cassiano Cà Favretto 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 Adler Cavalieri

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

    Florence

Day 4

Tour of Pisa & the Leaning Tower

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Tour of Pisa & the Leaning Tower

This day trip begins with a tour of Pisa's medieval walls, where you can take in extraordinary views of Piazza dei Miracoli. Here, you will be treated to a tour inside the Cathedral, the Baptistery and Monumental Graveyard. After taking the obligatory photo next to the Leaning Tower, you will head inside and climb up to the bell tower, where you can take in breathtaking views of the cityscape. There will also be free time after the visit to browse souvenir shops or stop for an ice-cream.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Adler Cavalieri4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Pisa and the Leaning Tower

    Pisa Cathedral

    Pisa Baptistery

    Leaning Tower of Pisa

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Pisa

Day 5

Monteriggioni, Siena, San Gimignano & Wine Tasting in the Tuscan Countryside

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Monteriggioni, Siena, San Gimignano & Wine Tasting in the Tuscan Countryside

All in one day you will visit Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, as well as enjoying the local 'vino' and lunchtime delicacies in the glorious Chianti hills. You'll begin the day in the medieval hilltop village of Monteriggioni before moving onto Siena where you'll explore the Siena Cathedral and Piazza del Campo. After visiting San Gimignano, you'll head to the famous Chianti region in the Tuscan countryside to enjoy a wine tasting in a vineyard.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Adler Cavalieri4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Tuscany with Wine Tasting

    Monteriggioni

    Half-Day Tour to Siena and San Gimignano

    Piazza del Campo

    Siena Cathedral

    San Gimignano

    Chianti

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Monteriggioni

    Siena

    San Gimignano

    Tuscany

Day 6

Arrival in Rome & Tour of its Classic Sights

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Arrival in Rome & Tour of its Classic Sights

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 Villa Pinciana. In the afternoon, you will find yourself strolling via the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, the Palazzo di Montecitorio, Palazzo Madama and Piazza Navona, with a special finale at the Spanish Steps on a private guided tour of this iconic city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Pinciana4 star

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    Activities

    Trevi Fountain

    Tour of Classic Rome

    Spanish Steps

    Pantheon

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Adler Cavalieri to Santa Maria Novella Station

    Train from Santa Maria Novella Station to Roma Termini

    Private Driver from Roma Termini to Hotel Villa Pinciana

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Rome

Day 7

Explore the Vatican Museums & Imperial Rome

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Explore the Vatican Museums & Imperial Rome

Your tour guide will treat you first to an exceptional private tour of Vatican City, where you will be able to enter and admire the most important rooms of the Vatican Museums, like the Borgia Apartments, the Carriages Rooms, Raffaello’s Rooms, the magnificent Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica and St Peter's Square. After lunch authentically roman-style, you will visit the iconic Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You'll also enjoy a walk through ancient Rome along the Via Sacra.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Pinciana4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of the Vatican Museums & Imperial Rome

    Vatican Museums

    Sistine Chapel

    St. Peter's Basilica

    The Colosseum

    Roman Forum

    Palatine Hill

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Holy See (Vatican City State)

Day 8

Visit to the Castelli Romani

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Visit to the Castelli Romani

Just a few miles outside of Rome, you'll discover another world on this private tour to the famously charming Castelli Romani which will spoil you with the local wine and gastronomic delicacies in the stunning towns of Frascati and Marino. Also on the tour, you can admire the vistas of Lake Albano and Lake Nemi, before visiting the towns of Ariccia and Grottaferrata, as well as Castel Gandolfo. It will be a day in the Italian countryside that you won't forget!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Pinciana4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of the Castelli Romani & Wine-Tasting

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Genzano di Roma

Day 9

Arrivederci Italia!

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Arrivederci Italia!

On check out, a private transfer will take you to Roma Fiumicino Airport where you will catch your onward flight!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Villa Pinciana 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?

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 27 activities
  • 8 breakfasts and 3 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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