TUSCANY – CINQUE TERRE – VENICE – FLORENCE – ROME

• Memorable touring in Venice, Florence and Rome

• Popular countryside destinations: Tuscany and Cinque Terre

• Visiting in small group

• No-stand in line booking to museums and sites

• Food & Wine experience

• Hassle-free transfers

• Centrally and conveniently located accommodation

• Free time on your own

• Customizable Itinerary

• Local Travel assistance

Day 1  VENICE

Upon arrival at the Venice International Airport you will be transferred, by private boat, to your centrally located hotel in the heart of Venice. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring on your own or you may also wish to experience the intimacy of the Venice Canals with an optional gondola ride.

Day 2 VENICE

In the morning, meet with your private guide tour to visit the highlights of Venice; San Mark’s square, San Mark’s Basilica, Bridge of Sighs.The tour might be optionally extended to visit the gorgeous rooms of the of Doge’s Palace. In the afternoon, we encourage you to visit to the island of Murano, easily done on your own, with its many glassblowing factories and museums.

Day 3  FLORENCE

Traveling by Italy high speed train is by far the most enjoyable and fastest way to travel between Venice and Florence. You might choose to travel in comfortable coach class or upgrade to higher class. Upon your arrival at Florence train station, a private chauffeur will transfer you to your hotel, located in the heart of Florence. In the afternoon, short tour to visit Accademia Gallery (David by Michelangelo) with a no-stand in line reservation.

Day 4  FLORENCE

In the morning, visit the highlights of Florence with a small group walking tour; The Duomo by Brunelleschi, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John or the Piazza della Signoria with its surrounding Renaissance buildings; the Loggia dei Lanzi, Palazzo Uguccione and Tribunale della Mercanzia, and the Ponte Vecchio (the Old Bridge). Afternoon at leisure or optional activity.

Day 5  CINQUE TERRE

Full day excursion to visit the Cinque Terre coast. After a bus transfer to the region, you can enjoy time at leisure to hike along one the most scenic stretches of Italian coastline and some of the most famous villages nested along the popular trail: Riomaggiore, Corniglia and Vernazza.

Day 6  TUSCANY

Today, you will join one of our trips to Tuscany. At you choice,  you either visit the Tuscany towns of Siena  San Gimignano and leaning Tower of Pisa (12 hrs. long) in a regular size tour, or a wine tour to enjoy Chiantis and Super Tuscans at Chianti vineyards (8 hrs. long) in a small group tour

Day 7  ROME

In the morning, you will transfer by high speed train to Rome, where a private chauffeur will meet you at the train station and take you to your hotel in downtown Rome. In the evening, small group easy going walking tour, sightseeing some of the Rome top attractions in downtown: Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and enjoy a typical Italian Aperitivo.

Day 8  ROME

In the morning, visit Ancient Rome in small group tour: in-depth visit of Colosseum (Arena floor, third tier and underground level), Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Balance of the day at leisure or optional activity.

Day 9  ROMA

In the morning, a small group walking tour to visit the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter Basilica with the Pieta’ by Michelangelo and St. Peter Square. Balance of the day at leisure.

Day 10  ROME

Private transfer to airport and departure.

LODGING

Charming 3-star (Comfortable) or 4-star (First class) centrally located accommodation, breakfast and hotel tax included

• 2 nights in Venice
• 4 nights in Florence
• 3 nights in Rome

EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES:

• Private licensed guide on day 2 (2 hrs.)
• Small escorted group tour on day 3 (1 hr.)
• Small escorted group on day 4 (3 hrs.)
• Escorted group on day 5 (12½ hrs.)
• Escorted escorted group lunch included on day 6 (8 or 12 hrs.)
• Small escorted group on day 7 (2½ hrs.)
• Small escorted group on day 8 (3 hrs.)
• Small escorted group on day 9 (3 hrs.)

No-stand-in-line reservation and entry fees:

• Accademia Gallery
• Coliseum, Roman Forum and Palatinum
• Vatican Museums

TRANSPORTATION:

Private transfer:

• From and to airports in Italy
• From Florence train station to hotel in Florence
• From Rome train station to hotel in Rome

High-Speed train tickets with seat reservation:

• Venice – Florence
• Florence – Rome

No-stand-in-line reservation and entry fees:

• Accademia Gallery
• Coliseum, Roman Forum and Palatinum
• Vatican Museums

OPTIONAL & UPGRADES (prices p.p. ):

• Additional day/s in Rome, Florence, Venice (prices upon request)
• First class or luxury hotel package. (prices upon request)
• Additional escorted tours/activities (prices upon request)
• Upgrade high speed train tickets to 1st class. $90