Italy for Less
2 Nights in Venice, 2 nights in Florence and 3 nights in Rome. See the sites as the locals do. Enjoy cities rich in history.
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Florence, Italy; Rome, Italy; Venice, Italy
- Trip Length:
- 8 days
- Price Range:
- From $1579 to $3255 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December
- Recommended for:
-
Infants (under 2)
Adults (25 - 29)
Seniors (65+)
Married, Singles
Family Trip, Honeymoon, Spiritual Journey
Detailed Trip Description
2 Nights in Venice, 2 nights in Florence and 3 nights in Rome. See the sites as the locals do. Enjoy cities rich in history.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1-2 - Venice
Spend 2 nights exploring Venice
Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel. The Hotel Plaza in Venice Mestre is located directly opposite the railway station, only a few minutes train journey from Venice Island. Round trip train tickets for two full days are provided at no additional charge should you choose to further explore Venice Island on your own. Rest of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner.
Day 3-4 - Florence
visit this city where Michelangelo's David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery's renowned "Gates of Paradise" by Ghiberti. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Florence. This evening, dine in an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside
Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany to Pisa. On arrival, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. The four monuments of this extraordinary piazza make for a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. En route to Florence, visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a wine tasting with local specialties.
Day 5-7 - Rome
Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter's Square, passing Bernini's famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter's Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo's Pieta.
Vatican City -- Take a tour of the city within a city. See where the Popes have resided over the Catholic world for many generations. Come see Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. And see St. Peter's Basilica in all its glory. You will be best off with a tour guide I can recommend, who will enable you to bypass the long lines.
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