Highlights
Venice: Travel by boat along the Giudecca Canal as your Travel Director gives an orientation to Venice. Pass 13th to 18th-century palazzi, the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square, an iconic introduction to the city from the water.
Venice: Glide through Venice’s canals on an iconic gondola ride, passing beneath historic bridges and past elegant palaces. Soak up the city’s romantic atmosphere as your gondolier navigates the tranquil waterways, offering a unique perspective of this timeless floating city.
Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's artisans teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century.
Pisa: During your orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, and the colonnaded bell tower lurching behind the 11th-century cathedral - the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Florence: See the historic neighbourhood of the Santa Croce Basilica and witness local craftspersons at work during a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
Orvieto: During your orientation of this Umbrian hilltop town with your Travel Director, visit Piazza del Duomo to admire the cathedral.
Rome: Explore Rome’s storied past as you see the sweeping Circus Maximus, once the largest stadium in ancient Rome and host to thrilling chariot races. Admire the Arch of Constantine, a triumphal monument built to celebrate Emperor Constantine’s victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge and gaze up at the Palatine Hill, the most central of Rome’s seven hills and the site where, according to legend, Romulus founded the city.
Orvieto: During your orientation of this Umbrian hilltop town with your Travel Director, visit Piazza del Duomo to admire the cathedral.
Rome: Explore Rome’s storied past as you see the sweeping Circus Maximus, once the largest stadium in ancient Rome and host to thrilling chariot races. Admire the Arch of Constantine, a triumphal monument built to celebrate Emperor Constantine’s victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge and gaze up at the Palatine Hill, the most central of Rome’s seven hills and the site where, according to legend, Romulus founded the city.
Itinerary
Travel from the shores of Venice to the ancient city of Rome on this 8-day guided tour of Italy. Begin your journey in Milan, where a festive feast complete with decadent Italian wines await you. In Venice, relax on a private boat as you pass by the iconic city to St Mark's Square, where you will see a gilded basilica anchoring the bustling piazza. Embark on a traditional gondola ride with your skilled Venetian gondolier, gliding along the canals while enjoying music. See the legendary Colosseum in Rome, then travel to the Vatican Museums, where a Local Expert will lead you through the papal art collection and to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Celebrate a fantastic trip over dinner in a local restaurant.
day 1Welcome to Milan
Greet your Travel Director at Milans Malpensa Airport. Later, head to a traditional restaurant known for its delicious Milanese dishes. Tonights dinner is a chance to mingle and get to know your fellow travellers over a pleasant evening.
day 2Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic
day 3Venice and the Magic of La Serenissima
day 4Tranquil Tuscany, Pisa and Florence
day 5Free Time in Renaissance Florence
day 6Chianti Country to Orvieto and on to Rome
day 7Rome Sightseeing and the Vatican
day 8Arrivederci Roma
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Customer Reviews
Cities visited are a fantastic introduction to Italy. Venice was a standout hotel and location. Rome hotel while fantastic was a long way from the centre of Rome. The optional tours varied in quality. The Hidden Gems and fast boat tour through Venice were exceptional. The optional dinner in Rome was ordinary and I would have far preferred to eat at the Michelin Star restaurant if I had realised. Overall I loved the two night stays in each place but more detail around optional and included tour timings would have allowed me to further customise my time in Italy. I highly value food experiences while travelling and may consider looking to a more food based tour next time
We had the best tour guide!! She as funny and informative and everything ran so smoothly. The only suggestion I would have would be to give us two options for dinner.
Great tours and our tour guide was the best. We were always on the go but we also saw a lot more than we would have if we had done this on our own. Money well spent, but like I said not much free time for yourself.
This tour hits all the main items of interest in the cities you go to. It allows you value for your money along with opening your eyes to additional places you’d like to return and see.
Well organized, safe driver and our travel guide was fabulous, we have already recommended the trip to our cousin
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