Italy's Classic Three
When we think of Italy many things come to mind, such as food, wine, history, art and friendly people. This tour showcases the three main cities of Italy while allowing enough time to explore what makes them so special. Rome, Florence and Venice house some of the country's most amazing museums, most historic attractions, and all offer great shopping and dining opportunities. With the Travel. Your Way! programs, choose your accommodations, choose your transportation, and choose your activities, and we'll piece it all together for an unforgettable, hassle-free vacation
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Rome: Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, Vatican Museums, Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Florence: Michelangelo’s David, Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, local markets, viewpoint
- Venice: St. Mark’s Square, Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, Doges Palace
Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrive Rome Fiumicino Airport.
- After checking into the hotel, you will have time to explore the amazing cultural, religious and historic treasures that a city so enchanting as Rome has to offer.
- Our recommendations to you for this first day include visiting: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, and Vatican City
Day 2
- Breakfast at hotel.
- This morning, choose between a Rome All-Day Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour to help you get acquainted with the city or a walking tour around the city of Rome with a local guide that speaks your language to get better acquainted with the ins and outs of the city. Visit the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona on this tour through medieval quarters and hidden streets.
- Enjoy one of the city's trattorias or fine restaurants in areas such as Trastevere, the Pantheon, or Piazza del Popolo. Recommendations will be provided.
Day 3
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Make the most of your time, shop for souvenirs, and catch one last glance of this wonderful city.
- The Capuchin Crypt, Castel Sant'Angelo, and the Vatican Museums are some of the must sees.
- Optional skip-the-line tickets to various museums are available upon request to help you make the most of your time in Rome.
Day 4
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart for Florence by high-speed train this morning.
- Walking tour around the city of Florence with a local guide that speaks your language. Visit the Piazza del Duomo, the Piazza della Signoria with the majestic Palazzo Vecchio, the Ponte Vecchio, and other Renaissance gems in the city.
- Ask your guide for suggestions of other places to explore this evening.
Day 5
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Take advantage of a full day of exploration in this magical Renaissance city where outstanding artists, writers, and scientists once lived.
- You may wish to visit the Uffizi Galleries to marvel at Renaissance paintings by Italian masters or the Accademia Museum to get a close view of Michelangelo David.
- Optional skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Galleries or the Accademia Museum are available on request.
- Make sure to stop at the Mercato Centrale for some great food and to browse the many stalls of the adjacent Mercato di San Lorenzo for fun souvenirs
Day 6
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Head to Venice this morning by high-speed train.
- This afternoon, enjoy a walking tour in St. Marks Square, in the heart of the city of Venice with a local guide that speaks your language. Visit the Cathedral of St. Mark and experience the monumental buildings in this square, including the Doges Palace, which you may want to visit during your leisurely afternoon.
- Venice has great osterias where you can enjoy typical seafood dishes and wines from the nearby Veneto region, and finding them is half the fun!
Day 7
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- This morning, get lost in Venice; take the vaporetto along the Grand Canal and admire the elegant palaces and quaint side canals while immersing yourself in this city built on water. You may wish to head over to the colorful island of Burano or to visit the glass factories of Murano today.
- Enjoy your last evening in Italy by sitting at an outdoor cafe overlooking one of the many canals in the city.
Day 8
- Breakfast at the hotel (time permitting).
- Return flight from Venice for your return home.
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