Italy by train

Duration

7 N / 8 D

Location

Europe

Overview

  • Day 1: ROME – ARRIVAL
  • Day 2: ROME
  • Day 3: ROME
  • Day 4: FLORENCE
  • Day 5: FLORENCE
  • Day 6: VENICE
  • Day 7: VENICE
  • Day 8: VENICE

Itinerary

Day 1: ROME – ARRIVAL
TRANSFER From Airport to the hotel Free time at leisure Overnightstay at the Hotel.
Day 2: ROME
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. IN THE HEART OF ROME St. Peters Basilica (visit inside), Navona Square, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain. Our tour will leave from Piazza San Bernardo, adorned by MosesFountain, heading to Piazza dellaRepubblica, previously known asdellEsedra as its central area also called Esedra of the Diocletian Baths is hidden now by the Fountain of Naiadi. Reaching the Square ofSt. Peter well admire and visit inside the imposant building. Then well start our walk through the centre: the gorgeous Piazza Navona built on the ruins of the Domitians Circus adorned by the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers, masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini realizedin 1651, the Pantheon, a building in Rome which was originally built as a temple to the seven deities of the seven planets in the statereligion of Ancient Rome. Then the guided tour will lead you to the worldwide famous Trevi Fountain. Afternoon: Free time at leisure DINNER IN TRASTEVERE& ROME BY NIGHT BY PANORAMIC TOUR - DINNER IN TRASTEVERE Get on board! Enjoy a relaxing panoramic tour of the city by motor coach and discover the magic charm of the most famous monumentsilluminated at night. A special sight of the most important monuments viewed under another light. Dine on traditional Italiancuisine in atypical local restaurant in Trastevere. Enjoy, the feel of the medieval area full of life at night beloved by romans. A glass of wine to cheers! Overnightstay at the Hotel.
Day 3: ROME
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. VATICAN CITY on SIC basis: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica- (NO Sundays) Take the tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel and Jump the queue! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival your guide willlead you into the museums where you will visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Admire the beautiful spiral stairway thegallery of tapestries and geographical maps, before arriving at the famous Sistine Chapel and the unforgettable Basilica! Afternoon: Free time at leisure. Overnightstay at the Hotel.
Day 4: FLORENCE
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. TransferFrom Hotel in ROME to TERMINI Railway Station. TRAIN to FLORENCE (2nd CLASS Ticket, high speed) Arrive in Florence and TRANSFER from SANTA MARIA NOVELLA Railway Station to Hotel Afternoon: FLORENCE GUIDED CITY TOUR* By crossing the beautiful and green hills of Florence we reach the picturesque Etruscan-Roman village of Fiesole that towers aboveFlorence and the Arno Valley.Heading back to the city by bus, we will ride through the famous Lungarno (way along the Arno River) wewill reach the Basilica di Santa Croce. Our walking tour will continue to Piazza Signoria, heart of the city social life. Here we will admire the architecture of Palazzo Vecchio and the famous statues of Loggia de' Lanzi.Our Guide will finish the tour inside the Uffizi Gallery, where wewill admire without queuing the impressive and magnificent paintings of Leonardo, Giotto, Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raffaello. * Not available on Monday.Overnightstay at the Hotel.
Day 5: FLORENCE
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. EXCURSION TO SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANOMONTERIGGIONI and CHIANTI Full day we will first reach San Gimignano, a picturesque, fascinating medieval town declared a World heritage Site by UNESCO. You will have timeto wind your way through the narrow streets and to admire the relaxing landscape surrounding the village.Our day will continue to Siena,the Medieval town with the suggestive Piazza del Campo. Here stands the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico with its tower Torre delMangia.We will continue on the direction of the Duomo, a fascinating church in Gothic style. We will then proceed to Monteriggioni, a medievaltown and finally we will move to the Chianti area with its impressive landscape and in a famous wine estate we will have the chance totaste the best Chianti red wine along with home-made snacks. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 6: VENICE
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. TransferFrom Hotel in FLORENCE to SANTA MARIA NOVELLA Railway Station. TRAIN to VENICE (2nd CLASS Ticket, high speed) Arrive in Venice and VIP PRIVATE TRANSFER from SANTA LUCIA Railway Station to Hotel (including meet & greet at the train station and portage) Afternoon: EXCURSION TO MURANO - BURANO TORCELLO After sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of SaintElena and the Lido famous beach resort, the boatarrives at Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Here you have 40 minutes for a visit to one of thefactories, and discover the magic of glass. The second stop will be at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace, but also for the fishermen’s houses painted in bright colours. The stop will last about 30 minutes. After a short sail, you will reach Torcello, theearliest centre of civilization in the lagoon. Only the cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the church of Santa Fosca remains astestimony of its former glory. This stop lasts about 30 minutes. Then the boat will make its way back to St. Marks Square. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 7: VENICE
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. WALKING TOUR OF VENICE & DOGE'S PALACE Have a walk outdoors (no entries) through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice. A qualified andexperienced guide will escort you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm of this uniquecity. At the end of the walking tour visit the Doge's Palace. The Palazzo Ducale represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Councilcontrolled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. The ticket for the Palace is included in the tour price and will allow you to entrywithout waiting. Audio-receiver devices for groups of 10 or more people is included. Afternoon: Free time at leisure.Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 8: VENICE
Breakfast at the hotel.Private Transfer from Hotel to the Airport. End of Services

Inclusions

  • Accommodation at the hotel of the chosen category including breakfast.
  • II Class Eurostar train tickets for the connection between Italian cities as per itinerary.
  • Private Transfers: APT Rome/Hotel, Hotel/rail station in Rome, rail station/hotel/rail station in Florence, hotel/APT in Venice.
  • Ciy sightseeing tours and excursions as per itinerary.

Exclusions

  • Rome City Tax: Euro 4,00 per person night in 3*** and 6,00 per person per night in 4**** category to be paid on the spot
  • Florence City Tax: Euro 3,00 per person/night in 3*** category; Euro 4,00 per person/night in 4**** category to be paid on the spot Venice City Tax: Euro 3,50 per person/night in 3*** category; Euro 4,50 per person/night in 4**** category to be paid on the spot

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