Italy Travel Tour 778

1. 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Breakfast at hotel. || 41.90427305474306, 12.485530267775342

2. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Optional Rome Tour. || 41.89273444453523, 12.486506601495103

This tour includes the Colosseum inside, ancient Appian way with early Christian catacombs, Capitol Hill with Michelangelo piazza and view of Roman Forum, Aventine hill with "Secret" view through the key hole, Circus Maximus & Mouth of Truth, Pantheon etc.. The use of private transportation driver is designed to allow you to maximize time, discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private transportation you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary according to your own interests and sightsee at your own pace. With a car, we could add the Circus Maximus, the Caracalla thermal Baths, Aventine hill and Mouth of truth, Ancient Appian way and catacombs, on our itinerary of ancient Rome. Colosseum tickets are purchased so you won't wait in any lines. This tour is an additional $285 per person.

3. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Food Tour

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, join a delightful three-hour Walking Food Tour, where you'll indulge in wine and food tastings, including pizza, homemade bread, supplì, pasta, and wine gelato. This guided experience takes you through the charming medieval streets of Trastevere, one of Rome's most vibrant neighborhoods. You'll visit local food shops, witness traditional pizza-making at an old bakery, and stop by a historic delicatessen that has been serving customers since 1870. Along the way, savor typical Roman specialties and sample local wines while soaking in the beauty and history of the area. This tour reveals the hidden corners of Rome, showcasing the authentic culture that tourists often miss. Transportation is not included. The tour will be located in the Trastevere area.

4. Free time

5. Night in Rome

1. 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Breakfast at hotel. || 41.90427305474306, 12.485530267775342

2. Free day 

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

3. Night in Rome

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.90427305474306, 12.485530267775342

2. Transfer from hotel to train station (not included, taxi recommended)

3. 8:50 AM - 10:27 AM - Train from Rome to Florence

4. Arrival in Florence. || 43.76942786337126, 11.239581757337575 

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.”

5. Transfer from train station to hotel (not included, taxi recommended)

6. Florence Tour

There are plenty of hidden secrets and mysteries in the city, that makes it a treasure to be discovered. Every corner and every street has its own story and interesting facts. Book this tour and hear the most interesting and fascinating stories. Also learn about gorgeous buildings, pieces of art, local food and wine, handicraft and other typical and famous products of Tuscany. Our tour will start in the Religious City Centre - the Piazza del Duomo where we will discover the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the most beautiful campanile in Italy Giotto's bell tower and the cathedral's octagonal Dome design by Filippo Brunelleschi. We will continue to the Renaissance Palace - Palazzo Medici, the first Medici palace, the home of Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo the Magnificent and the workplace of such artists as Donatello, Michelangelo, Paolo Uccello, Benozzo Gozzoli and Botticelli. The Medieval Area of the town will be introduced by the House and Church of Dante Alighieri and The Tower houses of the Guelphs and Ghibellines. The history of Roman times and the 19th Century will be discovered at the Piazza della Repubblica - one of the main squares in Florence. Piazza della Signoria represents the Political Centre: Palazzo Vecchio which is the main symbol of civil power for the city, Statue of David, Biancone (Fountain of Neptune), La Loggia dei Lanzi with many statues, including The Rape of the Sabines, Hercules and Centaur by Giambologna, Benvenuto Cellini’s Perseus. Passing the Uffizi Gallery – the world's top art museums and the place where many Renaissance masterpieces are housed to the Ponte Vecchio or Old Bridge, that joins the centre with the district of Oltrarno on the south bank of the river Arno, is surely one of the great icons of Florence and one of the most famous bridges in the world.

7. Night in Florence

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 43.773028302790195, 11.249732641100822

2. Free day

Spend the day relaxing at the hotel, exploring on your own or joining the optional tour.

3. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Optional Full day in Tuscany. || 43.31683864195867, 11.070009922381859

Famous for its wealth of art, history, striking landscapes, delicious food and superb wines, Tuscany really does have it all! See the Best of Tuscany on this full-day guided coach trip from Florence! View Siena through the eyes of a local as you join a guided walking tour through the medieval city made up of yellow-ochre buildings, terracotta rooftops and green shutters. Learn about the world’s oldest bank, see Piazza del Campo, the site of the 600-year-old Palio horserace, and admire the interior of the Duomo, a treasure chest of artworks. Afterwards, explore Siena at your own pace with free time to browse the shops or relax in one of the many open-air cafes. Next, visit an organic family-run wine estate in the most gorgeous location overlooking stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Here, you will enjoy an informal wine-tasting lesson and an organic traditional Tuscan lunch with plenty of wine (only if you have selected that option). Take the opportunity to mingle with fellow travellers, as you feast on homemade pasta, cured meats (homemade prosciutto and salami), local cheeses, a real garden salad and Tuscan biscotti. This experience will no doubt be the highlight of the day! After lunch, head over to the enchanting hilltop town of San Gimignano where you have free time to roam the picturesque streets and squares, go shopping, try an award-winning gelato and walk among the town’s famous medieval towers. A scenic drive through the classic Tuscan countryside will take you to your final stop, Pisa. Here, take a closer look at the iconic Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery. Appreciate another side of the city with a brief tour of the historic heart of Pisa.

4. Transfer to hotel

5. Free time

6. Night in Florence

1. 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Breakfast at hotel. || 43.773028302790195, 11.249732641100822

2. Transfer from hotel to train station (not included, taxi/Uber recommended)

3. 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Train from Florence to Venice

3. Arrival in Venice. || 45.43780577298677, 12.324112016901749 

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.

4. Transfer from train station to hotel (not included, taxi/Uber recommended)

5. 12:00 PM - Hotel check in. || 45.43405515855335, 12.330924583517225

6. Hotel pick up

7. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Venice Walking Tour

7. Saint Marcus Plaza. || 45.43434746025803, 12.338407323989674 

Piazza San Marco, often known in English as St Mark's Square, is the principal public square of Venice, Italy, where it is generally known just as la Piazza. Almost all the other urban spaces in the city are called campi. The Piazzetta is an extension of the Piazza towards San Marco basin in its southeast corner.

8. Hotel drop off

9. Free time

10. Night in Venice

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 45.43410033099305, 12.330913854680828

2. Free day 

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Today will be a free day to relax at the hotel or explore Venice on your own.

3. Night in Venice

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 45.43412291719934, 12.330935312353624

2. Transfer to airport. || 45.504819718577316, 12.346768971849514