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Itineraries
Day 1
Departure Day
Departure from Boston flight AZ615 at 05:05pm arriving at 07:05 am in Rome with the connection to Venice flight AZ1463 departing at 09:20 arriving in Venice at 10:30am, airline Italia Airways.
Day 2
Day 2: Arrival at Venice Airport at 10:30AM
Upon landing at Venice Airport, meet our tour manager, transfer to Venice and check-in at our hotel.
Day 3
Venice
Today we explore the romantic lagoon city of Venice, built on 118 islands, which are connected by more than 400
bridges. During our morning walking tour our guide will bring this remarkable city to life as we discover St. Mark’s
Square with the Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica, the lavish Doge’s Palace, and the famous Bridge of Sighs nearby. We
meander through the Venice of the Venetians along narrow streets, away from the tourist hordes. Venice never
loses its ability to enchant visitors. In the afternoon, we can dive into the history of this romantic city on our own,
off the typical tourist tracks, and explore cobblestone alleyways, marveling at the wonderful attractions or shopping for unique crafts and souvenirs, or simply for a stunning view of the city, we can head to the Ponte dell’Accademia and look out along the Grand Canal.
Day 4
Transfer to Florence by rail
This morning, we check-out of our hotel, and transfer to Venice train station. The easiest and fastest way to reach
Florence is by train, and in just 2h30m we are already in Tuscany! The rest of the day is at leisure for us to admire
this stunning birthplace of the Renaissance at our own pace.
Day 5
Florence walking tour and wine tasting with light lunch in the Chianti area
A guided city walking tour is on the program today. This art and cultural metropolis are a must for all travelers
to Tuscany. Florence’s Cathedral or Duomo dominates the cityscape and together with the Campanile and Baptistery forms one of the most magnificent works of art that can be admired on earth. Florence offers so many unique experiences it will create memories, which will live with you forever. We will also visit the countryside of Tuscany, taking a bus for a panoramic tour and then stopping at a farmhouse where you will taste typical wines and products.
Day 6
Transfer to Rome by rail
This morning transfer to Rome by rail in a journey lasting less than 90 minutes and transfer by coach from the rail
station to your hotel. After checking in at your hotel, the afternoon is at leisure. In the evening, we join a Rome “by night” tour of the city. Rome with its beauty illuminated seems somehow even more magical at night. Our tour includes many of the main “musts”: from the obelisk in Piazza dell’ Esquilino; the elegant, historic hotels and cafés frequented by the Cinecittà celebrities in the 1960s as they lived la Dolce Vita in Via Veneto; Barberini Square with its Bernini fountains; Quirinal Square which affords views of the presidential residence; St. Peter’s Basilica; Castel Sant’Angelo; and Piazza Venezia with its monument to the first king of united Italy, Victor Emmanuel II. The Eternal city is brimming with impressive sites that are awesome during the day and breath taking at night.
Day 7
Rome leisure day
Free day to explore the Italian Capital.
Day 8
Ancient Rome & the Vatican City
After breakfast, we enjoy a visit to the Vatican Museum. Since the collections are so extensive, a few targeted exhibits will be chosen from the overwhelming selection to be viewed and explained during the tour. The Raphael Rooms and the world-famous Sistine Chapel are also included. Afterwards we visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the Christian world and see Michelangelo’s exquisite sculpture, the Pietà. In the afternoon, our tour continues with an insight into Ancient Rome, as we journey back to the time of the gladiators and wander through the ruins of Imperial Rome. TICKETS EXTRA Our ‘journey through antiquity’ begins on Capitoline Hill. We see the remains of the great Roman era up close, before ascending Palatine Hill, to admire the ruins of the imperial palace complex. Next port of call is the incredible Colosseum, before returning to the Piazza Venezia at the foot of Capitoline Hill.
Day 9
Departure from Rome to Boston
We will check out of the hotel after breakfast and transfer to Rome Airport. Flight AZ614 departing at 10:20 am with estimated arrival in Boston at 01:40pm.
End of journey.
Airfare, taxes and fees, in economy class.
Accommodation:
18/10/24 – 20/10/24 at HOTEL BELLE ARTI ***, in VENEZIA
www.hotelbellearti.com
20/10/24 – 22/10/24 at HOTEL DELLE NAZIONI ***, in FIRENZE
www.dellenazioni.it
22/10/24 – 25/10/24 at GRAND HOTEL TIBERIO ****, in ROMA
www.ghtiberio.com
International breakfast buffet,
porterage in/out (Please note that, whenever porterage in/out is listed, the service is to be intended including 1 piece of luggage pp)
For the whole tour: English-speaking tour leader at the group's disposal incl meal and lodge
Headsets throughout your trip
24-hour emergency telephone number of our Head Office
Boat transfer from Venice Airport to dock close to hotel
Luggage transportation from Venice Airport to the hotel (1 bag pp incl)
Venice walking tour
4-hour walking guided tour of Venice
1 entrance to St. Mark's Basilica (interior visit subject to availability)
1 entrance to the Doge’s Palace
1 two course lunch at a restaurant in Venice, drinks extra
Transfer to Florence by rail, **hotel in Florence is located in front of train station, no transfer incl**
Boat transfer from dock close to hotel to Venice SL train station
1 luggage transportation from the hotel in Venice to Venice train station (1 bag pp incl)
2nd class high-speed rail ticket from Venice to Florence
Florence walking tour and wine tasting with light lunch in the Chianti area
3-hour walking guided tour of Florence
Half day coach hire for wine tasting in Chianti area
One visit to a farmhouse and their vineyard followed by taste of 3 wines and light lunch with local products
Transfer to Rome by rail and Rome by night ( **hotel in Florence is located in front of train station, no transfer incl** )
2nd class high-speed rail ticket from Florence to Rome
Transfer from Rome train station to the hotel
Private evening coach provision for “Rome by Night” tour
3-hour walking guided tour of “Rome by Night
Ancient Rome & Vatican City:
Full day coach provision for “Ancient Rome & The Vatican”
8-hour walking guided tour of “Ancient Rome and the Vatican”
Entrance to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel and S. Peter's Basilica
EXTRA Admission to the Coliseum, Palatine Hill and Imperial Forums (interior visit subject to availability) – 18,00€ PER PERSON + 3,00€ MICHELANGELO RESERVATION FEE PER PERSON*
*Please note that tickets go on sale only 1 month in advance and due to high demand,
the admission to the Coliseum cannot be guaranteed for a specific day and time.
1 x 3 course farewell dinner at a restaurant in Rome, drinks extra
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