Italy Tour

Summary of The Day: Welcome to Rome! 

Upon arrival at the airport (FCO or CIA), a driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Our guide will greet you at the hotel and provide all the necessary information. 

In the evening we'll arrange a transfer to the Esquilino area - a great introduction to Rome. Situated between marvelous basilicas and the Colosseum, many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the spirit of Italia will be ready to serve you scrumptious local dishes (own expense).

Summary of The Day: In the morning, we'll have a scenic tour of the Eternal City of Rome! First we'll visit the tiny state of the Vatican, the principal center of the Catholic church. Here we'll see the world famous St. Peter’s Basilica. 

Next up, we'll travel to the Roman Colosseum, the iconic symbol of Rome. This impressive construction dates back 2,000 years and will transport us back in time to learn about ancient society in the Roman Empire.

In the evening we'll head to the Via Cavour area, where you'll find dozens of cuisines to choose from for a romantic evening dinner in Rome.

Summary of The Day: Todya we'll say farewell to Rome and head north. Our journey is graced with beautiful landscapes as we arrive in Florence, where we'll head straight to Piazzale Michelangelo, one of the most impressive sites in the city. 

In the evening we take a tour with a local expert and walk through the historic center, taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. We'll have free time here to explore on our own and a stunning collection of restaurants to choose from.

Summary of The Day: Today we'll enjoy stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains before arriving in Venice.

Here we will board a Vapporetto to travel around on the canals in the historic center. With a local guide, we will visit the marvelous Plaza de San Marcos and enter the marvelous basilica. Afterwards, we we'll visit the island city of Murano, which is known for its marvelous glass blowing industry.

In the late afternoon, you will have the chance to eat dinner in the Mestre area, where you can choose the from a wide selection of fine restaurants (own expense).

Summary of The Day: Your incredible 5-day tour of Italy ends at checkout. Have a safe journey home and we hope to see you again very soon!