The Best of Italy
Three coins in a fountain?
How about three fantastic Italian cities in one week?
Come to Italy with triple the tastes and traditions in Rome, Florence, and Venice. Explore by bike, boat, and tastebuds on this Independent City Stay in Italy’s most loved destinations. See the ancient sites of the Eternal City; fall in love with the romance of Venice; and indulge the senses with la dolce vita in Florence.
Enchanting
ROME, FLORENCE & VENICE
- Walking tour of Venice including St. Mark's Square with its extraordinary treasures and architectural wonders
- Stop at a local farm in the Tuscan countryside for wine tasting and local specialties
- See Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli with its famous Leaning Tower
- Explore the Renaissance city of Florence with a guided walking tour
- Visit the 13th century Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi
- Historic tour of Ancient Rome including the Roman Forum and outside view of the Colosseum
YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy
DAY 2 - Welcome to Rome!
Arrive in Rome and transfer to your hotel. There’s so much to love in Roma. After all, spelled backwards, it’s amor – the word for love. Find the perfect pasta and seafood, bakeries and wine bars, and afternoons of aperitivo specialties.
DAY 3 - Walking Tours
A walking tour around the Eternal city. Toss a coin in the Trevi fountain to guarantee you’ll be back to Rome, see the Pantheon and take pictures of the world- renowned Piazza Navona.
Step in another country and visit magnificent St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City, framed by St. Peter’s Basilica and Bernini’s colonnade.
DAY 4 - Pizza & Gelato
Become an Italian pizzaiolo with an interactive optional cooking class in a 17th-century palazzo with a professional chef to master two Italian specialties: pizza and gelato. Enjoy your own creations included with a delicious meal. Delizioso!
Take the free time you crave with a stroll to the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo.
DAY 5 - High Speed Train To Florence
Travel by high-speed train to Florence. Walk with your local guide through Piazza del Duomo; sculpture-studded Piazza della Signoria, the heart of the city’s political life since the 14th century; and Santa Croce Square. Also admire medieval Ponte Vecchio, the arched, stone merchant bridge spanning the Arno River.
DAY 6 - Uffizi Gallery
Discover the artistry of Florence's Academy of Fine Arts and Uffizi Gallery on an exclusive excursion.
Spend free time strolling through the picturesque Palazzo Vecchio overlooking the Piazza della Signoria and the replica of Michelangelo’s David.
DAY 7 - Florence - Venice
Travel by high-speed train to Venice. Guided walking tour features St. Mark’s Square and sights of Doge’s Palace and the poignant Bridge of Sighs.
This evening why not join us for an unforgettable meal in a traditional Venetian trattoria? Don’t miss the chance to sample delicious specialties in a delightful location!
DAY 8 - Venice
Venice is a unique city and the best way to really appreciate it is from the water, even better if you are relaxing in the most authentic mode of Venetian transport- the gondola. Join an optional excursion and be steered around Venice’s iconic canals by an expert gondolier.
Take time to indulge in the traditions of Venice spritz and cicchetti.
Discover Murano, Burano and Torcello aboard a private launch with your local English-speaking guide. See the beautiful colored houses on Burano and wander the streets of Murano where the famous glass is made. Spend as much time as you like on each island is up to you as the boat and the guide are at your service.
DAY 9 - Depart Venice
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
