Itinerary
10
Day 1: Arrive in London
Day 2: Full Day Total London Experience
Day 3: Free Day in London
Day 4: Flight to Rome
Day 5: Full Day Combo - Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
Day 6: Rome to Florence by High Speed Train
Day 7: Half Day Accademia Gallery & Walking Tour of Florence
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
Arrive in London
Arrive London, meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight in London.
* No meals included.
** We will provide the arrival transfer according to your flight details.
2
Full Day Total London Experience
Proceed to meeting point.
Begin with a panoramic tour of the city’s most famous monuments and marvel at the history of London’s modern masterpieces from the comfort of your seat: Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Changing of the Guard, the Tower of London, a Thames cruise and the London Eye.
The Gothic grandeur of Westminster Abbey is the final resting place of many monarchs and famous figures such as Geoffrey Chaucer and Isaac Newton as well as the Unknown Soldier. Continue to St Paul’s Cathedral, which was built in the rare and short-lived English baroque style. Marvel at the meticulous mosaics that decorate the choir or test the acoustics of the Whispering Gallery.
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is one of those quintessentially British events, an awe-inspiring ceremony endowed with pageantry, pomp and circumstance. Head to the Tower of London, where the legendary Beefeaters regale visitors with tales about the former ‘guests’, the resident ravens and the headless ghost that is said to haunt the fortress.
During the Tower of London's 1000-year history, this impressive fortress has been a Royal Palace, prison, mint and even a zoo! Be dazzled by the Cullinan diamonds and the spectacular Kohi–i–Noor at the Crown Jewels. Join a Yeoman Warder (‘Beefeater’) for an exclusive and very different view of the famous Tower of London on this guided tour. You will hear the story of the peasants’ revolt and attack on the Tower of 1381, the military cunning used to ensure the safety of the Monarch within, and how the Tower’s very architecture protects it from attack.
After an optional lunch near the Tower (not included), it's all aboard for a cruise down the River Thames. Cap off a fantastic day with a visit to the London Eye, where you can enjoy breathtaking views over the city from high up over the Thames Embankment.
Overnight in London.
* Breakfast is included.
3
Free Day in London
All day free to discover and enjoy the city. Overnight in London.
* Breakfast is included.
4
Flight to Rome
Transfer to airport and take the flight to Rome. Arrive Rome, meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Time at leisure. Overnight in Rome.
* Breakfast is included.
5
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.
6
Rome to Florence by High Speed Train
Transfer to train station and take the high-speed train to Florence. Arrive in Florence and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight in Florence.
* Breakfast is included.
7
Half Day Accademia Gallery & Walking Tour of Florence
Proceed to meeting point. 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.
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 Goldola Ride
Reach the meeting point by your own (Campo San Luca) and join the tour group. Start your tour from Piazza San Marco. Hear and learn about the origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. Then proceed to Santa Maria Formosa to discover its wonderful and characteristic square. After that visit Campo St. Giovanni e Paolo, which is called the “Pantheon” of Venice. The last stop is Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theatre.
After listening the anecdotes and history of these two in this beautiful corner of Venice, return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco. In the afternoon proceed to meeting point (Campo San Luca). Enjoy a half-an-hour gondola ride, gliding through Venice’s Grand Canal and minor canals. Be amazed with the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses lining the city’s liquid streets.
Overnight in Venice.
* Breakfast is included.
10
Departure
Take the boat to Venice Airport.
End of services.
* Breakfast is included.
Services
Included
- Transfers and accommodations (with daily breakfast) as per itinerary.
- Full day total London experience including transportation, boat ride, entrance fees and professional guidance in English.
- 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.
- Half day Florence Grand Panoramic Tour & Accademia Gallery tour including hotel pick-up, professional guidance and entrance fees.
- Morning walking tour of Venice including expert multilingual escort.
- Afternoon gondola ride in Venice for 30 minutes on shared basis (maximum 6 people).
- International flight tickets from London to Rome.
- High-speed train tickets from Rome to Florence & Florence to Venice.
Excluded
- All items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, room service, personal insurance, optional tours, etc.).
- Overnight taxes in Italy.