The Best of Italy: Rome, Florence and Venice

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Learn about three great Italian cities as you visit Rome’s preserved ruins, explore Renaissance architecture in Florence and discover renowned cathedrals and cuisine of Venice.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
    • I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
    • Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

What's this trip about?

    Learn about three great Italian cities as you visit Rome’s preserved ruins, explore Renaissance architecture in Florence and discover renowned cathedrals and cuisine of Venice.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityRome
End CityVenice

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Rome, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Rome

Hotel check-in from 12:00 p.m. Transfer from Rome airport to hotel is 20 miles (50-minute ride). Walking approximately 1 mile.

Check in and settle in. At 4:00 p.m. we gather in the meeting room for an Orientation session. The Group Leader will greet everyone and...

Day 3 Colosseum, Forum, Vatican Art Treasures Lecture Rome

Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 5 miles throughout the day with extended periods of standing during site visits; uneven paths, cobblestones, loose gravel, and dirt paths. Elevator available in the Colosseum. Unavoidable stairs at sites.

Coach or vans ...

Day 4 Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Roman History Rome

Getting on/off a motorcoach and escalator. Walking up to 6 miles throughout the day with extended periods of standing during site visits; standing in line while museum-issued listening devices are distributed; walking two long corridors (0.5 mile each); marble floors;...

Day 5 Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Galleria Borghese Rome

Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking up to 6 miles throughout the day with extended periods of standing during site visits; cobblestones, marble flooring, and urban stone sidewalks. Elevator available at the Galleria Borghese. Unavoidable stairs in museum.

A loc...

Day 6 High-Speed Train to Florence, Renaissance Art Florence

Steps getting on/off a train. Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day with standing while waiting for the train; cobblestones, marble flooring, and urban stone sidewalks. Unavoidable stairs getting on/off the train. High-speed train to Florence takes 1.5 hours (175 m...

Day 7 Duomo & Museum, Accademia Florence

Walking up to 5 miles throughout the day with extended periods of standing during site visits; cobblestones, marble flooring, and some uneven urban stone sidewalks. Elevator available at the Opera del Duomo Museum. Some unavoidable stairs in the museums.

We will...

Day 8 History of Florence, Uffizi Florence

Walking up to 4 miles total throughout the day with extended periods of standing during site visits; marble flooring, cobblestones and some uneven urban stone sidewalks and streets. Unavoidable steps in the Uffizi.

In the hotel meeting room a local expert presen...

Day 9 High-Speed Train to Venice, History of Venice Lecture Venice

Getting on/off a train. Walking up to 4 miles throughout the day with periods of standing while waiting for the train; cobblestones, marble flooring, and some uneven urban stone sidewalks. Unavoidable stairs in train stations. High-speed train to Venice takes 2.15 hou...

Day 10 Rialto, St. Mark's Basilica, Gondola Ride Venice

Getting on/off vaporetto and gondola (assistance offered). Walking up to 4 miles throughout the day with extended periods of standing during site visits; cobblestones, marble flooring, and some uneven urban stone sidewalks. Elevator available in San Marco. Unavoidable...

Day 11 St. Mark's Square, Palazzo Ducale Venice

Getting on/off vaporetto. Walking up to 4 miles throughout the day with extended periods of standing during site visits; cobblestones, marble flooring, and some uneven urban stone sidewalks. Elevator available in Palazzo Ducale. Unavoidable stairs on bridges and in mu...

Day 12 Program Concludes, In Transit From Program In Flight

Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. At the hotel’s private dock, bags will be loaded onto the boat and then off the boat at the airport dock. A few steps from the boat to the dock and you are in the water transportation wi...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,799
Price per day$400
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 10
  • Number of Lunch: 8
  • Number of Dinner: 5
Age Requirements
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