Highlights

• Eight Day Independent Journey by Rail
• Rome, Florence, Pisa, Venice
• Vatican Museum , Coloseum
• Classical Rome City Tour
• Florence Academia David
• Venice St. Mark's and islands Murano, Burano & Torcello
• Tour Code: ITRA121

Spend eight days traveling around Italy in an independent journey where you enjoy  an organized itinerary with the freedom to discover the best  these three iconic cities Rome, Florence and Magical floating Venice.   Italy is a destination with a fascinating mix of  Culture,  Renaissance Art and Roman history.  If food and wine are your  passion, delight yourself with a cooking lesson in Rome and  taste some great Tuscan wines.  Leave the roads behind and wander along canals or ride a gondola down the Grand Canal.  Explore the rich culture and wonders of Italy as you create memorable memories.

• Itinerary - click for more

  Day 1:  Rome 
  Arrival at Rome airport exit baggage area meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in city centre. Balance of day at leisure. Overnight Rome.

  Day 2: Rome and Vatican Museums
  Breakfast at the hotel. Regular tour (join-in group tour) to the Vatican Museums. Transfer to the meeting point by your own. We begin the tour of Piazza della Repubblica with the Naiads Fountain. From Piazzale Flaminio we can see Piazza del Popolo, the old northern entrance of the Capital, with the Egyptian obelisk of Ramses II in the center. Then we will have a walk along the walls of Vatican City to reach the entrance of the Vatican Museums. Our guide will lead us to the Arazzi Gallery, the Geographic Gallery, before finally reaching the famous Sistine Chapel with the wonderful fresco of the Universal Judgment of Michelangelo. At the end of the excursion, free time at your disposal to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. Overnight Rome

  Day 3:  Classical Rome & Imperial Rome
  Breakfast at the hotel. Regular tour (join-in group tour) of the Classical Rome. Transfer to the meeting point by your own. Crossing Piazza della Repubblica with the Naiads Fountain, the guided tour will start with a pleasant walk through the historic center of the “Eternal City”, which will lead us to the Trevi Fountain, the Marco Aurelio Column, Palazzo di Montecitorio (designed by Bernini), the Pantheon, Palazzo Madama (seat of the Senate of the Republic) and Piazza Navona. We will then board the coach, and after passing through Castel Sant’Angelo, we will arrive St. Peter’s Square, where we will have an explanation of the Basilica from the outside.  Time a break for your lunch.  In the afternoon, Regular tour (join-in group tour) of the Imperial Rome. We will arrive Piazza Venezia by bus and the walking guided tour will begin from here, heading to Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by the great Michelangelo, where we can enjoy a wonderful view of the Roman Forum. Continue the sightseeing tour by coach, reaching the Circus Maximus and Colle Aventino. Stop to admire the Statue of Moses by Michelangelo located in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli, at a very short distance from here, you will reach the symbol of the eternal city: The Colosseum (internal visit, entry fee s included in the price). Overnight Rome

  Day 4: Rome – Florence
  Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer on your own to the train station. High speed train to Florence ( travel time 1 hour 15 mins). Arrive Florence and transfer on your own to your hotel.  Free time at your disposal to get to know Florence.  Overnight Florence

  Day 5: Florence
  Breakfast at the hotel. Walking Regular tour (join-in group tour) of the city of Florence. There won’t be pick-up at the hotel, you will have to reach the meeting point in Florence where the excursions begin, by your own.  The morning city tour will be through art, landscapes and Renaissance masterpieces. This discovery tour starts from two of the most beautiful and romantic places in the world: Piazzale Michelangelo and Fiesole  two must-see destinations for landscapes lovers! Here you can enjoy the sights and historical panorama of Florence. Your local guide will be at your disposal throughout the morning, pointing out the main monuments of the city from these magnificent panoramic terraces: the unmistakable Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Palazzo Vecchio and the innumerable Romanesque churches, as well as Florence hills. You will then enter the heart of the city center: the first stop will be the Gallerria dell’Accademia famous for its David by Michelangelo, the unfinished art works of Prigioni, San Matteo, Pietà di Palestrina and other masterpieces of the great artist. You will learn some interesting facts about the tormented life of Michelangelo and why his masterpiece has become the symbol of Florence over the centuries. The tour ends with a walk through the historic streets of the city to reach Piazza Duomo, where you will learn the secrets of the Giotto bell tower and discover the beauty of the baptistery with its golden and bronze doors (including the famous Porta del Paradiso.). Last but not least, there is the impressive Cathedral itself. Rest of the day with free time at your disposal to know more about the city. Overnight Florence

  Day 6:  Florence-Pisa-Florence
  Breakfast at the hotel. Regular excursion (join-in group tour) to Pisa (without hotel pick-up). You will have to reach the meeting point from where the excursion will leave, on your own.
  The tour begins with a walk along the old medieval walls that take us to the Porta di Santa Maria, where you can admire the spectacular Piazza dei Miracoli with its architectural wonders; here, our local guide will lead us through the visit of the majestic Cathedral, masterpiece of Romanesque art. Return to Florence. Rest of the day off. Overnight Venice

  Day 7:  Venice Murao Burano & Torcello
  Breakfast at the hotel. Reach meeting point and join a group walking tour of Venice). Head for St. Mark’s square as your guide explains details of the main monuments: St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower, the Clock Tower and Procuratie. Proceed then to Santa Maria Formosa and from here to San Giovanni e Paolo, where the guide will talk about the Venice Pantheon, the Charity Place Schools and the Adventure Captains. During the tour you walk around the neighborhoods where Marco Polo lived. Back to St. Mark’s square through Mercerie Street, an artery that connects Rialto and St. Mark, the main place for shopping, accordingly to the Venetians. In the afternoon, join a regular excursion tour to the Laguna’s Islands: Murano, Burano & Torcello.   Starting next to St. Mark’s square, we will board a traditional Venetian ferry to cross the lagoon towards north, passing next to San Giorgio Maggiore and the Lido. Arrive Torcello: the oldest island in the Venetian lagoon and touring will be like returning to the past. Here we will see the Throne of Attila and the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta. Next stop will be Burano, with its small canals, colorful houses and thread lace craftsmen which characterize the Island, our favorite island in the Venetian lagoon. The final stop, before getting back to Venice, will be Murano: famous for the glass that bears his name, here we will see how the glassmakers of one of its artisan factories work.  The tour ends next to St. Mark’s square.  Overnight Venice

  Day 8:  Venice
  Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the closest point of your hotel to Venice airport or train station.  ***end of services***

Included

• Seven night accommodation centrally located hotel with daily breakfast
• Arrival Rome transfers airport to hotel
• Venice departure transfer closest point hotel to airport / train station (includes transport one piece of luggage each)
• Accommodation in 3* Superior or 4* First Class hotels near Central Rail Station area
• Rail 2nd class Rome-Florence - Venice including transport of one piece of luggage each
• Regular group excursion half day:
• Vatican Museums (04 hours) reserved entry
• Classical Rome (03 hours)
• Imperial Rome (03 hours) including reserved entry to Colosseum
• Florence: Florence walking tour (max 03 hours) including Accademia Gallery
• Group Tour Pisa (max 05 hours) - DOES NOT include the entrance to the Leaning Tower
• Venice walking tour (half day - max 02 hours)
• Tour of the Islands Murano, Burano & Torcello (max04 hours)
• Vat Taxes

Not Included

• International Air Travel
• Meals not mentioned in itinerary
• Transfers from / to train stations
• Entrance tickets to monuments and activities not mentioned as included
• Porterage
• Items of personal nature and any other extra services not mentioned in the itinerary
• Travel Insurnace
• Applicable city tourist taxes

Hotels or Similar

• Rome 4* Hotel Atlantico - 3* Hotel Smooth Termini
• Florence 4* Hotel Adler - 3* Hotel Corona D'Italia
• Venice 4* Hotel Amadeus - 3*: Hotel Spagna

• City Tour Details - click for more

  1. Vatican Museums
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport / headphones / entrance to the Vatican Museums with reservation
  Departure point of the excursion 09.00 hours for city centre. Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel Drop-off

  2.  Classical Rome
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport
  Departure point of the excursion:  09.00 hours. Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  3. Imperial Rome & Colosseum
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport / headphones / reserved entry time the Colosseum.
  Departure point of the excursion:  14:30.  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  4. Florence walking tour
  Includes: Multilingual local guide / transport to Piazzale Michelangelo / entrance to Accademia Gallery
  Meeting point (clients will have to reach the meeting point on their own). Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  5. Pisa Half Day Excursion
  Includes: Multilingual accompanying guide / local guide of multilingual Pisa / transport / entrance to the Cathedral of Pisa, Entrance to Leaning Tower of Pisa not included.
  Meeting point (clients will have to reach the meeting point on their own):
  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  6. Venice Walking Tour
  Includes: Multilingual local guide.
  Meeting point (clients will have to reach the meeting point on their own):
  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

  7.  Murano, Burano & Torcello
  Includes: Multilingual Assistant / Transportation
  Meeting point (clients will have to reach the meeting point on their own):
  Client will receive at their hotel  one day prior reconfirmation and location of meeting point.  No Hotel drop-off

   Tours do not include meals / other entrances to monuments

The scheduled hotel for each departure will be one of the above listed hotels. The final hotel notice will be sent 15 days prior to each departure.

2022-2022 Rates Each

The CAD ($) rate is indicative of Euro price and subject to change.
Price per person in CAD $ Dollars.