Italy Travel Tour 306

1. Arrival in Venice. || 45.43780577298677, 12.327545239558683

Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs.

2. Transfer from airport to hotel (included). || 45.43599938394068, 12.344574019050985

3. Hotel check in. || 45.432163948096665, 12.327052632509817

4. Free day

Spend the day relaxing at the hotel or exploring on your own.

5. Night in Venice

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 45.432163948096665, 12.327052632509817

2. Arrive to meeting point on own. || 45.4417580459778, 12.305128548188813

To join your tour please go to: Tronchetto, Venice, where you will find your driver-guide
waiting for you next to the platform of the water-bus line nr 2 station holding a sign with
the Dolomites Day

3. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Group Dolomites and Cortina Tour

On our small group Venice day tours of the Dolomite mountains enjoy a memorable day exploring what many people believe to be Europe's most beautiful range of mountains. During the day we make numerous stops at scenic viewpoints, walk around lakes, visit the home town of the famous Renaissance painter Titian, spend some time in Cortina and enjoy a walk on a level terrain up in the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, from where you can enjoy a splendid view over this majestic mountain range. The beauty of the Dolomites is in their diversity. Throughout these excursions from Venice, we make frequent photo-stops, it will feel as if you have travelled from one mountain range to another such is the stark variation in scenery. During your day, you'll be able to see glaciers in the distance, soaring peaks, emerald green lakes surrounded by forests of pine and larch with reflections of the mountains mirrored on their calm waters, and typical Tyrolean villages clinging to the mountainsides. Spend plenty of time at Lake Misurina, where you’ll have the opportunity to walk around the lake, stop at one of the nice restaurants around the lake or in summer take a cable lift to Col De Varda mountain hut for walking opportunities offering enchanting views over Lake Misurina and the famous Dolomites mountain ranges, such as Sorapis and Mount Cristallo (Cable car tickets are not included). These excursions from Venice also include visiting the cosmopolitan Cortina and a delightful alpine village that was the birthplace of Titian. And after a fulfilling day spent in the Dolomites, sit back and relax as we return to Venice through the ever-changing scenery of the mountains illuminated by the late afternoon sun.

4. Meeting point may vary.

5. Free time

6. Night in Venice

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 45.432163948096665, 12.327052632509817

2. Arrive to meeting point on own. || 45.43490254387274, 12.336722716996949

Venice Tours office - Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B

3. 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM - Group Venice Walking Tour

Arrive at meeting point on your own. Walking tour in the heart of Venice! Discover the main monuments of the historical center of Venice. The expert and local guide will escort in the labyrinth of Venetian “Calli” until Rialto Bridge! You'll leave from Piazza San Marco with your specialized guide, which will explain to you the history and legends of the most beautiful square in the world: you will admire the Palazzo Ducale, The St.Mark'S Basilica, the Clock- tower, Bridge of Sighs and many others! Then you will enter in the labyrinth of “calli” (Venetian narrow streets) to discover some of the most important historical highlights as Campo Santa Maria Formosa; the Marco Polo's House; the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, known as the Venetian Pantheon, and the famous “Mercerie” (shopping street). The last point (but not the least) is Rialto Bridge with its traditional markets and San Giacometto Church: the first one built in Venice (dates about 1000 A.D.). The Rialto area was the main commercial center of the Venice Republic where merchants from all over the world, traded their exotic goods. The guide will narrate the amazing history and curiosities of the city and the monuments around you. An unforgeable experience to learn history and legends about this incredible and unique city.

4. Hotel to train station (transportation not included, on your own by taxi)

5. 1:57 PM - 4:25 PM - Train from Venice to Milan

6. Arrival in Milan. || 45.47128340607709, 9.177376462847583

Milan, a metropolis in Italy's northern Lombardy region, is a global capital of fashion and design. Home to the national stock exchange, it’s a financial hub also known for its high-end restaurants and shops. The Gothic Duomo di Milano cathedral and the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent, housing Leonardo da Vinci’s mural “The Last Supper,” testify to centuries of art and culture.

7. Transfer to hotel (transportation not included)

8. Hotel check in. || 45.46349441723717, 9.18837055272038

9. Free time

10. Night in Milan

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 45.46349441723717, 9.18837055272038

2. Transfer to meeting point on your own. || 45.46882183627262, 9.183122918846301

Meeting point: Zani Viaggi office - Milan Visitor Center, Largo Cairoli - corner Via Cusani 18

3. 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Group Milan Walking Tour

Arrive at meeting on your own. No visit to the fashion capital of the world would be complete without a visit to the Santa Maria della Grazie, home to one of the most famous works of art in the world, Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'. Reservations to see this legendary painting are limited and sell out quickly, sometimes months in advance. Choose this best-selling tour and be guaranteed advance booking and “skip the line” tickets. But there is plenty more to Milan than just Leonardo's masterpiece! Your half-day sightseeing tour of Milan also includes a walking tour, introducing you to Italy’s most stylish city. Take a look at the medieval Sforza Castle. A grand medieval Castle and fortress, the Sforzesco was once residence for the ruling family of Milan and now houses several of the city's museums and art collections. Visit the splendid Duomo, one of the world's largest, most striking Gothic cathedrals. Some 135 spires and 3,200 statues are crammed onto the roof and facade of the building.

4. Transfer from hotel to train station (not included. On own via Taxi)

5. 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM - Train from Milan to Torino

6. Arrival in Torino. || 45.071931639081114, 7.688281586422288

Transfer from train station to hotel on won (transportation not included). Turin is the capital city of Piedmont in northern Italy, known for its refined architecture and cuisine. The Alps rise to the northwest of the city. Stately baroque buildings and old cafes line Turin's boulevards and grand squares such as Piazza Castello and Piazza San Carlo. Nearby is the soaring spire of the Mole Antonelliana, a 19th-century tower housing the interactive National Cinema Museum.

7. Transfer from train station to hotel on your own (not included) for hotel check in

8. Arrive on your own to meeting point. || 45.06708114395812, 7.663392855140383

Meeting point: Piazza C.L.N., Torino TO, Italy

9. 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Group Walking Tour in Torino

Welcome to Turin, the car capital of the Italian peninsula. Sports cars and chocolates are a matter of pride in Turin, with names like Fiat, Lancia, Iveco, Pininfarina and Abarth under the hood. This city is well-known for its Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, and Art Nouveau architecture. Admire Piazza San Carlo, one of the vibrant and lively squares of the city. Discover Mole Antonelliana, the most iconic landmarks of the city. Explore its elegant palaces and squares, booming contemporary art, live-music scene and innovative food and wine culture. You will learn about: *Ancient Celto-Ligurian Alpine people *Roman Republic *Western Roman Empire *Battle of Turin *Treaty of Utrecht *French Empire *Kingdom of Italy *Destruction during World War II *Automobile Capital of Italy. You will see: *Piazza C.L.N., Torino TO, Italy *Piazza San Carlo *View of Egyptian Museum *Piazza Carignano *Mole Antonelliana *Piazza Castello *View of Royal Palace of Turin *Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist *Cappella Della Sacra Sindone.

10. Transfer to hotel (not included, on your own via Taxi). || 45.07424032012605, 7.683718830513485

11. Free time

12. Night in Torino

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 45.07424032012605, 7.683718830513485

2. Transfer to train station on own (not included)

8:00 AM - 11:04 AM - Train from Torino to Florence

3. Arrival in Florence. || 43.771411218197485, 11.2488514687922

Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell'Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.”

4. Taxi to hotel for check in (transportation not included). || 43.77295857847287, 11.249641445944508

5. Meet at meeting point on your own. || 43.7682164399075, 11.255320947590267

Meeting point: Piazzale degli Uffizi, 418, 50122 Firenze FI, Italia // Meeting point instructions: at the base of the Galileo Galilei statue, near the Uffizi Gallery

6. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Group Florence Walking Tour

It is hard not to be captivated by the Renaissance Architecture and Middle Age History of this enchanting city. With an expert, English-speaking guide and audio headset so you can always hear your guide, listen in awe as the city comes to life before you with fun and interesting commentary about the intriguing history, art and architecture found throughout the city of Florence. We’ll visit the Duomo Square, where the magnificent Florence Cathedral is, known locally as Il Duomo, for the stunning dome that crowns it. This incredible feat of engineering required a whole new process for its construction, which your guide will describe as you view it from the outside. The entrance to the Duomo is free and you can visit independently if you wish, as the guide provides you with a full explanation of it's inside and outside features. We’ll see the gold doors of the Baptistery here before setting off on our tour around the city. With your guide leading the way you’ll visit all the most important sights, including the iconic Uffizi Courtyard and the sculptures at Piazza Signoria. You’ll also see some less-visited gems of the city and hear some incredible stories from your expert local guide, a trained storyteller who will bring Florence to life for you throughout the ages – from the terrible Medieval era to the glorious Renaissance years. We’ll admire the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge where colourful jewellery stores line the cobbled street. We’ll visit the leather market and rub the nose of Il Porcellino for good luck. With an expert, English-speaking guide to tell you the stories behind the sights, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of Florence, bringing the city to life right in front of your eyes. For most visitors to Florence, seeing Michelangelo’s ‘David’ is at the top of the to-do list, and with skip the line access and a pre-reserved entry time at the Accademia Gallery, you will beat the long queues allowing you more time inside to explore the halls at your own pace. With your guide on hand during the tour as well as a full explanation given from outside, you’ll be able to spot the sculptures as well as learn about Michelangelo’s technique in sculpting – an art form he considered far above painting. Viewing ‘David’ for the first time is an unforgettable experience, not only will you admire ‘David’ but Michelangelo’s unfinished ‘Slaves’ sculptures too. Your guide will suggest you the best angles from which to view him and explain why this statue of the youth who slew Goliath is so different from thousands of others. Important information - There may be restrictions Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. These measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. The Accademia Gallery is one of the most popular tourist destinations and sometimes delays can occur due to increased security measures or unexpectedly large crowds during holidays and festivities. As always, your guide will make sure any delays are minimised and that you get access as quickly as possible. The supplier reserves the right to refuse participation on this tour to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly, or poses a threat to other guests or members of staff.

7. Free time

8. Night in Florence

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.77299731421475, 11.249738005219564

2. Arrive to meeting point on own. || 43.75645016286173, 11.171890683280864

Meeting point: Villa Costanza, Florence Coach Station

3. 7:45 AM - 7:30 PM - Full day in Tuscany. || 43.77075013275135, 11.262270617512593

Transfer from hotel to meeting point on your own. Start your Tuscany day trip from Florence by meeting at 7:45 AM at the front of Santa Maria Novella train station, where you’ll board an air-conditioned coach for a scenic 1-hour and 15-minute drive to Siena, one of Tuscany’s most beautiful and famous medieval hilltop towns. In Siena, you'll enjoy a 1-hour guided walking tour through its historic streets, starting at Piazza Salimbeni, home to Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world's oldest surviving bank, and learning about the city's rich history as a banking town. Then, you’ll stroll through the Contrada della Torre, one of Siena’s 17 districts, or “contrade,” each with its own animal symbol and strong sense of local identity. You’ll also visit the famous Piazza del Campo, the sloping, sea-shell-shaped square where the renowned Palio horse race is held twice a year, and end your walking tour inside the Duomo di Siena, a cathedral known for its intricate marble floor, a masterpiece of over 50 images created over two centuries. After the guided tour, enjoy free time to explore the city at your own pace, whether shopping or relaxing at a café. From Siena, travel for 45 minutes to Fattoria Poggio Alloro, an organic, family-run winery in the Chianti region, where you’ll enjoy a wine-tasting lesson and a traditional Tuscan lunch with homemade pasta, cured meats (prosciutto and salami), local cheeses, a garden salad, and Tuscan biscotti, all paired with wines from the estate while soaking in panoramic views of the rolling Tuscan countryside. Next, head to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a smaller hilltop town, known for its medieval towers, 14 of which remain from an original 72. Here, you’ll have free time to explore the charming streets, including Piazza della Cisterna (where you can try the world-famous gelato from Gelateria della Piazza), and then visit the Piazza del Duomo, home to the Collegiata Cathedral, which boasts colorful 14th-century frescoes, or climb the Torre Grossa for a bird’s-eye view of the town. Afterward, head to the Rocca of Montestaffoli, a peaceful fortress with olive trees and breathtaking views of San Gimignano’s towers. Finally, make your way to Pisa for a 1-hour and 30-minute scenic drive through the Tuscan countryside, where you'll arrive at the iconic Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the Leaning Tower, the cathedral, baptistry, and monumental cemetery. You’ll have about an hour to explore these monuments and, if you choose, climb the Leaning Tower for stunning views of the square and beyond (strongly recommended to pre-book tickets for this to skip the line). The tour concludes with a 1-hour drive back to Florence, leaving you with a camera full of pictures, a belly full of delicious Tuscan food and wine, and memories of one of the most scenic and historic regions of Italy.

4. Free time

5. Night in Florence

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.77305929134958, 11.249748734054743

2. 11:14 AM - 12:49 PM - Train from Florence to Rome (transportation to train station not included)

6. Arrival in Rome. || 41.897334505714205, 12.480326807376771

Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is also the capital of the Lazio region, the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, and a special comune named Comune di Roma Capitale.

7. Hotel check in (transportation to hotel not included). || 41.89838844383763, 12.495125522149541

8. Free time

9. Night in Rome