Itinerary
10
Day 1: Arrival in Rome
Day 2: Full Day Combo Tour - Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
Day 3: Rome to Naples by High Speed Train
Day 4: Full Day Pompeii & Naples Tour
Day 5: Naples to Florence by High Speed Train
Day 6: Half Day Accademia Gallery & Walking Tour of Florence
Day 7: Full Day Cinque Terre & Portovenere Tour
Day 8: Florence to Venice by High Speed Train
Day 9: Morning Walking Tour of Venice & Afternoon Gondola Ride
Day 10: Departure
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1
Arrival in Rome
Arrive in Rome, meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight in Rome.
* No meals included.
** We will provide the arrival transfer according to your flight details.
2
Full Day Combo Tour - Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
Discover with an expert guide the “Anfiteatro Flavio”, the Colosseum: the largest amphitheater not only in the Eternal City, but in the world! Access the Palatine hill with no line and discover the hill where Rome was founded at the beginning. Then reach the Colosseum and be amazed by this monument that is the symbol of Rome in the world. The Amphitheater created to entertain ancient Roman citizens with bloody shows of gladiators, animals and cruel games, is now one of the most fascinating landmarks of the City. Then, walk on the original path of ancient Rome along the Via Sacra and see the Temples of Vesta, Antonino and Faustina, the ancient Basilica Julia and Aemilia and dream about the glorious past of the Roman Empire.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon take a tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, jumping the lines! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums, through our preferred entrance, hence you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Admire the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Geographical Maps before arriving at the famous Sistine Chapel and the unforgettable Basilica! After the Sistine Chapel you will be taken, through an exclusive access to St. Peter’s Basilica, skipping long lines.
Time at leisure. Overnight in Rome.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
3
Rome to Naples by High Speed Train
Transfer to train station and take the high-speed train to Naples. Arrive in Naples and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight in Naples.
* Breakfast is included.
4
Full Day Pompeii & Naples Tour
Pick up and transfer to Pompeii ruins – our assistant on the bus. Meeting with the tour guide and then visit of the ruins. At the end of the visit, you will be taken to a Cameo and Corals factory, very close to the ruins, to look at the manufacturing of them and do some shopping (maximum 30 minutes).
In the afternoon (at about 13.30), you will be taken (with the guests that choose Napoli Daylight excursion) to Napoli, where you will have a panoramic tour of the city with our assistant (No guide).
NOTE: the tour is divided into 2 part, one on foot to have a look onto the beauties of the ancient centre of the city (Spaccanapoli, Gesù Nuovo church, Santa Chiara, Plebiscito square, San Carlo Theathre, Umberto I Gallery, Royal Palace), the second one by bus (Posillipo, Mergellina, Caracciolo). At the end, the driver will take you back to Naples.
Time at leisure. Overnight in Naples.
* Breakfast is included.
5
Naples to Florence by High Speed Train
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to station to take the high-speed train to Florence. Arrive Florence, meet at the station and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight in Florence.
* Breakfast is included.
6
Half Day Accademia Gallery & Walking Tour of Florence
Walk to the Accademia Gallery with our guide that will introduce you the city and main sights. Inside the Accademia Gallery you will learn why the David is the most recognizable symbol of Florence and what it used to represent in his time. How did the genius of Michelangelo meet the challenge of extracting the pathos of a being and fixing it forever in time in the Pietà, or the famous Prisoners who still seem to struggle free from their marble blocks? You will have the answers to all your questions. Get the chance to have a close encounter with timeless works of art and get the inside story of the life and times of this consummate artist. After the guided tour you will have some free time to wander around on your own and some free time to have lunch (not included).
The second part is a walking tour in which you will enjoy an excellent and complete introductory tour dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history, from the city’s Roman origins to a 15th century palace, from the Ponte Vecchio, through the famous Uffizi courtyard, to the wonders of the architecture of Brunelleschi’s Dome which overlooks the Baptistery golden ‘Gates of Paradise’.
Free afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Florence.
* Breakfast is included.
7
Full Day the Best of Cinque Terre & Portovenere Tour
You will spend an unforgettable day discovering the most impressive Ligurian landscapes. In this area, which has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, earth and sea blend and create a unique landscape. The area consists of kilometres of rocky coasts with caves, beaches, hiking paths and breathtaking views. First you will reach Porto Venere, an elegant and popular touristic destination where nature and human architecture are perfectly balanced. Then the tour will take you through the Cinque Terre National Park by train and/or ferry boat. You will first visit Manarola, a tiny urban jewel characterized by Genoese style ‘case-torri’. Then you will move to Vernazza, overlooked by the remains of a Medieval castle with a cylindrical tower and finally you will reach Monterosso, known as the ‘pearl of Cinque Terre’. This ancient fishing village with lovely beaches and lush vegetation covering the rocks will certainly enchant you. After lunch you will have the chance to taste the local ‘Limoncino ligure’ in a quaint wine shop. In the afternoon you will have free time for a swim or a walk around the village.
Overnight in Florence.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
8
Florence to Venice by High Speed Train
Transfer to train station and take the high-speed train to Venice. Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight in Venice.
* Breakfast is included.
9
Morning Walking Tour of Venice & Afternoon Gondola Ride
Have a walk outdoors (no entries) through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice. A qualified and experienced guide will escort you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm of this unique city. An essential tour for the understanding of Venice!!
Route: Piazza San Marco - Origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. Santa Maria Formosa - History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square. Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo - The “Pantheon” of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Captains of fortune. Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theatre - Anecdotes and past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice. Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for the city shopping.
Tour ends around 10:30am.
In the afternoon proceed to meeting point. Embarking on a gondola (up to 6 people per gondola) and 35 minutes ride on the Grand Canal (S. Maria della Salute area) and minor canals (Fenice area) - The tour ends with the landing at the station Vallaresso (Dogana).
As no explanation are needed, this tour does not foreseen language services
Time at leisure. Overnight in Venice.
* Breakfast is included.
10
Departure
Take the boat to Venice Airport.
End of services.
* Breakfast is included.
** We will provide the departure transfer according to your flight details.
Services
Included
- All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Accommodations including daily breakfast.
- Full day combo tour “Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica” on group basis including hotel pick-up, professional guidance, lunch and entrance fees.
- Full day Pompeii & Naples tour on group basis including coach, assistance on coach and local guide in Pompeii.
- Half day Accademia Gallery & walking tour of Florence on group basis including professional guidance and entrance fees.
- Full day Cinque Terre & Portovenere tour (all inclusive) on group basis including transportation, expert multilingual escorts, ferry boat and train tickets, free time in Portovenere, Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza and typical Ligurian lunch.
- Morning walking tour of Venice on group basis including expert multilingual escort.
- Afternoon gondola ride in Venice for 35 minutes on shared basis (maximum 6 people).
- High-speed train tickets from Rome to Naples, Naples to Florence and Florence to Venice.
- VAT.
Excluded
- International flights.
- Items of a personal nature, beverages during meals, except ones served with breakfast.
- Visa (if needed).
- City taxes.