| PACKAGE INCLUDES |
Hotel
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Breakfast
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| TRIP OVERVIEW |
| Discover the essence of Italy on a 7-day journey through Rome, Florence, and Venice, featuring Renaissance masterpieces in Florence, the romance of Venice with a scenic boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and a traditional glassblowing visit, the timeless charm of Pisa’s Leaning Tower, the historic atmosphere of Verona’s ancient Roman Arena, and the grandeur of Rome’s majestic landmarks, culminating at the Colosseum, the enduring symbol of the Roman Empire. |
| HIGHTLIGHTS |
✔ Discover Florence with Piazza Santa Croce, Signoria Square, the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the famed Gates of Paradise
✔ Experience Verona with the Roman Arena, cobblestone streets, and Via Mazzini shopping
✔ Enjoy Venice with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square featuring glassblowing workshop
✔ Visit Pisa with a mini-train ride to the Square of Miracles and the iconic Leaning Tower
✔ Explore Rome with St. Peter’s Square, a scenic city drive, and a guided walk from the Arch of Constantine to the Colosseum
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| SKETCH ITINERARY |
D01: Arrive Home
D02: Guided Rome City Tour (B)
D03: Rome > Florence (B)
D04: Guided Florence City Tour (B)
D05: Florence > Verona > Venice (B)
D06: Guided Venice City Tour (B,D)
D07: Depart Venice (B)
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| DETAILED ITINERARY |
| DAY 01: ARRIVE HOME
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Welcome to the Italy! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city. In the evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions. |
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Overnight at hotel. |
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| DAY 02: GUIDED ROME CITY TOUR (B)
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After breakfast at hotel. steeped in history, the “Eternal City” is vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Start the included introduction to Rome’s landmarks from St. Peter’s Square with a Local Guide. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, and the Caracalla Baths. |
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Complete the experience with a walk back in time from the Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and to the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire. |
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Overnight at hotel. |
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| DAY 03: ROME > FLORENCE (B)
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After breakfast at hotel, proceed your journey to the vistas of rolling hills, cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and charming villages form the backdrop as you journey into the heart of Tuscany. |
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Stop in Pisa to enjoy a mini-train ride to the Square of Miracles and see the legendary Leaning Tower. Then, head east to magnificent Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” |
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Today’s Distance: 284 mi/ 457 km |
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Overnight at hotel. |
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| DAY 04: GUIDED FLORENCE CITY TOUR (B)
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After breakfast at hotel, discover the wonders of Florence, starting with a guided walking tour, featuring some of the city’s greatest attractions. See Piazza Santa Croce; world-famous Signoria Square; 13th-century Palazzo Vecchio; Loggia dei Lanzi; the unique Duomo with Giotto’s Gothic Bell Tower and the Baptistry’s ornate bronze door known as the “Gate of Paradise.” |
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Overnight stay at hotel. |
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| DAY 05: FLORENCE > VERONA > VENICE (B)
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After breakfast at hotel, travel north and cross the Po River to Verona, setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Marvel at the ancient Roman Arena, built for gladiator fights but now still used as a popular venue for festivals and concerts; shop in Via Mazzini, or just wander the cobblestone streets of the city centre. |
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Continue journey to Venice. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km |
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| DAY 06: GUIDED VENICE CITY TOUR (B, D)
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After breakfast at hotel, view the delightful crisscrossing canals, the gondolas, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas. Your included orientation features a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and a visit to a Venetian glassblowing workshop. |
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You’ll have time to explore at leisure on your own or join one of our wonderful optional excursions. Otherwise, just relax, sipping a cappuccino or the typical Venetian drink called "spritz" at one of the many bars or cafés. |
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Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. |
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Optional Tour Available |
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Gondola Ride (USD60-100) |
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-When in Rome, do as the Romans -- and when in Venice, head right for the gondolas! Hop aboard a traditional gondola for a ride through the magical Venetian canals |
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Duration: 0h 30m |
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| DAY 07: DEPART VENICE (B)
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After breakfast, free leisure until departure. |
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| TRIP GALLERY |
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| INCLUSION |
- All meals inclusive as specified
- All entrances inclusive as specified
- Hotel accommodation as specified
- All transfers inclusive as specified
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| EXCLUSION |
- Flight Ticket & Taxes
- Airport Transfer USD55 Per Way Per Person
- Currency Rate is Subject to Change
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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