Flights Not IncludedGrand Tour Of Italy
8 Days · 7 Nights
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Rome+ 5 More
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Grand Tour Italy - Covers various landscapes of Italy like the History, Tuscan Highlands, The Venitian Backwaters and the High Street Shopping of Milan.
Hotel Details
- 3 Star: Rome: Hotel Siviglia OR Similar;
- Florence: Hotel Corona d’Italia OR Similar;
- Venice: Hotel Carlton Capri OR Similar;
- Milan: Hotel Ibis Centro OR Similar
Itinerary
Day 1
- Transfer from airport to the hotel, free time at leisure
- Overnight in Rome
Day 2
- After breakfast, departure to visit the Vatican city
- Guided excursion to visit Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica without queue. Upon arrival your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collection of the world
- Admire the beautiful spiral stairway the gallery of tapestries and geographical maps, before arriving at the famous Sistine Chapel and the unforgettable Basilica! Afternoon, free time at leisure
- Overnight in Rome
Day 3
- Breakfast at hotel. Morning is free at leisure
- In the afternoon departure from hotel to the Archaeological Area, to have a complete guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Access the Palatine hill with no line and discover the hill where Rome was founded at the beginning
- Then reach the Colosseum and be amazed by this monument that is the symbol of Rome in the world. Then, walk on the original path of ancient Rome along the Via Sacra and see the Temples of Vesta, Antonino and Faustina, the ancient Basilica Julia and Aemilia and dream about the glorious past of the Roman Empire
- Overnight in Rome
Day 4
- After breakfast, transfer from hotel to Termini railway station and transfer by train (2nd class ticket, high speed) to Florence
- Upon arrival, transfer from Santa Maria Novella railway station to the hotel. In the afternoon Florence guided city tour. Crossing the beautiful and green hills of Florence we reach the picturesque Etruscan-Roman village of Fiesole that towers above Florence and the Arno Valley
- Heading back to the city by bus, we will ride through the famous Lungarno (way along the Arno River) you will reach the Basilica di Santa Croce. Your walking tour will continue to Piazza Signoria, heart of the city social life. Here you will admire the architecture of Palazzo Vecchio and the famous statues of Loggia de’ Lanzi
- Your guide will finish the tour inside the Uffizi Gallery, where you will admire without queuing the impressive and magnificent paintings of Leonardo, Giotto, Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raffaello
- Overnight in Florence
Day 5
- After breakfast, transfer from hotel to Santa Maria Novella Station and transfer by train (2nd class ticket, high speed) to Venice
- Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon excursion to discover the Murano island, to watch the antique art of making glasses
- Then proceeds to the characteristic Island of Burano renowned for lace making and Torcello with its old Cathedral and its atmosphere of remote Venetian past. Return to St Mark’s Square
- Overnight in Venice
Day 6
- After breakfast, walking tour of Venice and Doge’s Palace
- Have a walk outdoors (no entries) through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice. A qualified and experienced guide will escort you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm of this unique city
- At the end of the walking tour, visit of the Doge’s Palace. 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 Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic
- Overnight in Venice
Day 7
- After breakfast, transfer from hotel to Venice railway station and transfer by train (2nd class ticket, high speed) to Milan
- Upon arrival, transfer from Milan railway station to the hotel. In the afternoon join one of the famous sightseeing double deckers. Now part of the Milanese scene, they are increasingly appreciated by foreign tourists and those who want to see Milan from another point of view. 3 lines, 7 buses and commentary in 8 languages allow you to discover and visit the most important attraction of this incredible city
- At the end of the excursion, back to the hotel and overnight in Milan
Day 8
- After breakfast, transfer from hotel to Milan airport
Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Transfer from Rome airport to Rome hotel on private basis
- Transfer from Rome hotel to Rome railway station on private basis
- Return transfer from Florence Railway Station to Florence Hotel on private basis
- Return transfer from Venice railway station to Venice hotel on private basis
- Transfer from Milan Railway Station to Milan Hotel on Private basis
- Transfer from Milan Hotel to Milan airport on Private basis
- Train ticket from Rome to Florence (2nd Class Ticket, High Speed Train)
- Train ticket from Florence to Venice (2nd Class Ticket, High Speed Train)
- Train ticket from Venice to Milan (2nd Class Ticket, High Speed Train)
- Half day Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peters Basilica on SIC
- Half day Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine hill on SIC
- Florence City tour on SIC
- Visit to Murano, Burano, Torcello island on SIC
- Walking tour of Venice & Doge’s Palace
- Hop on Hop off City Sightseeing tour (24 hour Ticket), Milan
Exclusions
- Flights
- Visa Fees
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Personal expenses
- City tax
- Drinks at meals, entrance tickets, tips and any services not mentioned in the inclusions
Terms and Conditions
Please note that once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an e-mail as well as an SMS on your registered mobile number confirming your booking.
Please note that these packages are customizable, which means that you will be able to make changes to the itinerary/activity if you so desire. The final payment will be calculated as per the activities reflecting on the website which will be outlined in the confirmatory e-mail sent to you.
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar etc., are not included
Cancellation Policy
To be advised at the time of booking
