Italy

Overview

Exploring the World, One Adventure at a Time

Italy is a captivating experience, offering a rich blend of history, culture, art, and natural beauty. Italy is home to some of the world’s most iconic historical sites, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum in Rome, the ancient city of Pompeii, and the historic city of Florence. Italian cuisine is celebrated globally. Savor classic dishes like pasta, pizza, gelato, and espresso. Each region has its own specialties, so be sure to try local cuisine wherever you go. Italy boasts breathtaking natural landscapes, from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the picturesque lakes of Como and Garda. The country is also famous for the dramatic beauty of the Amalfi Coast and the iconic island of Sicily. The climate varies across the country, with Mediterranean climates in the south and cooler climates in the north. Summers are generally warm, while winters can be quite cold, especially in the north. Italy offers a diverse range of experiences, from historical and cultural exploration to scenic beauty and culinary delights. Whether you’re drawn to the bustling streets of Rome or the serene landscapes of Tuscany, Italy has something to offer every type of traveler.

Itinerary

Your Pathway to Unforgettable Experiences

Day 1: ARRIVE ROME

You will arrive in Rome via a flight, and a private transfer to your hotel will be provided in a standard car. You’ll have the afternoon and evening to relax and explore at your leisure. Your overnight stay will be at the hotel in Rome.

Day 2: ROME – HOP ON HOP OFF TOUR

Explore Rome with a 24-hour Pink Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour. These buses are constantly in motion throughout the day, providing convenient access to the city’s most significant landmarks. You can embark and disembark at your convenience, allowing you to tailor your sightseeing experience. Onboard, an informative audio guide will share the captivating history behind Rome’s architectural wonders, ensuring you gain valuable insights during your tour. This tour is equipped with individual earphones and is available in multiple languages, including Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Hindi, Arabic, and Dutch. Enjoy your time in Rome and discover the city at your own pace with the Hop-On Hop-Off bus, which covers locations such as Veneto, Barberini Square, Termini Station, St. Mary Major, Colosseum, Circo Massimo, Marcello Theater, Vatican City, Castel Sant’Angelo, Bridge via del Tritone, and more. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy at your leisure, and you’ll spend the night at your Rome hotel.

Day 3: ROME – FLORENCE – EXCURSION TO PISA

You will be provided with a private transfer in a standard car to the train station. In the morning, you’ll catch a train from Rome to Florence. Once you arrive in Florence, a private transfer in a standard car will take you to your hotel.

Later in the day, you’ll embark on a fascinating 5.5-hour excursion through the lush and picturesque Tuscan countryside, leading to the historic university city of Pisa, renowned for its architectural splendor. Upon your arrival in Pisa, your knowledgeable guide will lead you on a comprehensive guided walking tour of the Piazza dei Miracoli and its remarkable monuments. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to admire the splendid architecture of the unique structures that make up the “Miracles,” named for their incredible beauty and distinctiveness.

The square will leave you awestruck, dominated by the magnificent Cathedral, where you’ll explore the interior showcasing the distinctive Pisan Romanesque architecture. You’ll also visit the iconic Leaning Tower, the round-shaped Baptistery surrounded by its captivating colonnaded arcades, and the Camposanto, originally a cemetery but now an extraordinary quadrangular cloister with its marble-clad northern boundary. Your guide will provide detailed commentary, with a special focus on the Leaning Tower, one of the world’s wonders, captivating you with its history and the fascinating tilt that captures the imagination of all who visit.

Following the guided tour, you’ll have some free time to capture memorable photographs or explore the historic quarter at your own pace. Here, you can admire the Church of San Sisto, one of Pisa’s oldest churches, and the Piazza dei Cavalieri, which served as the political center during the Middle Ages and is home to the Scuola Normale, one of the world’s most renowned universities. You’ll spend the night at your hotel in Florence.

Day 4: FLORENCE - VENICE

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel. You’ll then have a private transfer to the train station in a standard car. From there, you’ll board a train from Florence to Venice, followed by another private transfer in a standard car to your hotel in Venice Mestre. The evening is yours to enjoy at your own pace, and you’ll spend the night at the hotel.

Day 5: VENICE – GONDOLA RIDE

Gondola Ride (30 Minutes): Embark on a delightful gondola journey through the canals of Venice, where you’ll experience a cruise along the city’s most intimate waterways, passing beneath quaint bridges and a section of the Grand Canal. As you glide through the serene canals, you’ll have the opportunity to admire historical landmarks, including Desdemona’s House and Mozart’s House, and you’ll pass by the renowned La Fenice Theatre. The gondola will continue along the Rio “De le Ostreghe,” leading to one of the most enchanting stretches of the Grand Canal, where you’ll have the privilege of viewing the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace. As you reach the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana, you’ll be treated to a quick but extraordinary panoramic view of Saint Giorgio’s Island, Saint Mark’s Square with its iconic Bell Tower, and the Doge’s Palace.

Summary: This tour encompasses a gondola ride along Venice’s most evocative canals and a portion of the Grand Canal, allowing you to discover the city’s captivating facets. Your evening will be free for you to enjoy at your leisure, and you’ll spend the night at the hotel in Venice Mestre.

Day 6: DEPART VENICE

In the morning, complete the hotel check-out process, and then you will have a private transfer to the airport in a standard car.

Inclusion:

Two night’s accommodation in Rome at suggested hotels or similar
One night accommodation in Florence at suggested hotels or similar
Two night’s accommodation in Venice Mestre at suggested hotels or similar
Daily breakfast except day 1
Rome Hop on Hop off 24 Hours
Excursion to Pisa Through Tuscan Countryside
Gondola Ride ( 30 Minutes)
Train from Rome to Florence – Second Class
Train from Florence to Venice - Second Class
Transfer from airport to hotel & hotel to station in Rome.
Transfer from station to hotel & hotel to station in Florence.
Transfer from station to hotel & hotel to airport in Venice.
All taxes (Except city tax paid by the guests directly at the hotel, if any)

Exclusion:

International & Domestic Airfare
Airport taxes
Visa
Travel Insurance
Entrance fee
GST of 5% on total package cost
Gratuities expected by Bell staf, Restaurant, Transfer and Tour staf and Drivers
Any meals other than specifed above
Any sightseeing, tours, transfers, event tickets & tours other than mentioned above not mentioned in package inclusions
Any item of personal nature like mini-bar, portage, tips, etc
All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above
Rates are subject to change, including changes in Government taxes and surcharges

Note:

All prices per person based on minimum 2 Adults travelling together
Final payments will be collected at the prevailing rate of exchange on the date of fnal payment.
All rates and services are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Above is just a quote. We are not holding any hotel bookings at this point of time.
The rates are subject to change without prior notice, due to the cost change of hotel rates in case of any event, like Trade Fair, Exhibition, important holidays, etc.
Hotel Block out dates include special events period, peak period, block out period and public holidays.
The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.
Hotel check in is after 14:00 and checkout timing is before 12:00.