Italian Extravaganza: Rome, Florence and Venice at their Finest
14 days
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Small Group Tour
With top instructors and ample time, discover Italy’s incredible art, architecture, history, food and more in three of the world’s most spectacular cities – Rome, Florence and Venice.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Enjoy two hour private visit to the Sistine Chapel and an evening concert in Venice
- Reserved entrance times to major museums: the Colosseum, the Borghese Gallery, the Uffizi and Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s David, the Doge’s Palace in Venice and more
- Savor a vineyard lunch in Chianti in the Tuscan countryside
What's this trip about?
With top instructors and ample time, discover Italy’s incredible art, architecture, history, food and more in three of the world’s most spectacular cities – Rome, Florence and Venice.
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Itinerary
Day
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
Day
2
Arrive Rome, Neighborhood Walk, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Rome L,D Hotel Tiziano
Activity note: Hotel check-in is available from 2:00 p.m.
Morning: After clearing customs, proceed to the first public area of the Arrivals terminal where a representative wit...
Day
3
Roman History, Largo Argentina, Colosseum & Forum
Rome B,D Hotel Tiziano
Activity note: The Colosseum is 1 mile from the hotel. Extended standing and walking up to 1.5 miles in the Colosseum and through the archaeological park of the Roman Forum. At Colosseum...
Day
4
Free Morning, Borghese Gallery
Rome B,D Hotel Tiziano
Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day; from drop-off point at Gallery Borghese, gravel path (500 feet) leads from to museum entrance; steps down to ticket office,...
Day
5
Capitoline Museums, Free Time, Private Sistine Chapel Visit
Rome B,D Hotel Tiziano
Activity note: The walk to the Capitoline Hill is 1/2 mile climbing 20 low rise-low tread stairs to the top. In the museum a long marble staircase leads to the exhibitions on the u...
Day
6
Transfer to Florence, Tuscan Lunch, History of Florence
Florence B,L Grand Hotel Cavour
Activity note: Put checked luggage outside your door for porters to carry and load onto the motorcoach. The transfer to Florence is about 3 hours, including a vineyard lunch. ...
Day
7
Renaissance Art Lecture, Duomo & Museum, Uffizi
Florence B,L Grand Hotel Cavour
Activity note: Extended standing during our visit of the Duomo and Museum complex. Four flights of stairs to reach the top of the Uffizi Gallery. The elevator has a limited capaci...
Day
8
Bargello, Accademia
Florence B,L Grand Hotel Cavour
Activity note: The Bargello is 300 feet from the hotel. Inside the museum, a long flight of stone steps lead to the upper gallery. A small elevator has been installed in the building which was designed and const...
Day
9
Palazzo Medici Riccardi, San Lorenzo, Renaissance Dinner
Florence B,D Grand Hotel Cavour
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles. Standing during site visits. Climb a long elaborately decorated 17th-century staircase to reach the second floor of the Medici Riccardi ...
Day
10
Transfer to Venice, Welcome to Venice
Venice B,L Hotel Giorgione
Activity note: Put checked luggage outside your door for porters to carry and load onto the motorcoach for transfer to the train terminal; luggage will be delivered directly to the hotel in Venice....
Day
11
Scuola Grande, Palazzo Ducale, Gondola Ride, Musical Event
Venice B,L Hotel Giorgione
Activity note: Getting around Venice, which is closed entirely to motor vehicles, requires walking through narrow crowded alleys, over bridges, and along uneven pavement. No el...
Day
12
Renaissance Venice Lecture, St. Mark's Basilica
Venice B,D Hotel Giorgione
Activity note: No elevators in historic buildings. On any walk in Venice there are multiple bridges to cross; some have ramps, others have steps. The walk from San Marco to the hotel is ....
Day
13
Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Free Time, Farewell Dinner
Venice B,D Hotel Giorgione
Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel.
Morning: Short vaporetto ride to the Accademia stop. Expert-led visit of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, one of Europe’s premier small museum...
Day
14
Program Concludes, In Transit From Program
In Flight B
Activity note: Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. Transportation to the airport is by private taxi inboard boat. The walk from the airport dock to the terminal ...
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Last Updated: 6/10/2022
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Meals Included
- 25 Meals
- 12 Breakfasts
- 6 Lunches
- 7 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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