EXPLORE ITALY

Day 01: Arrive at Rome

Arrival Rome meet & greet by representative get transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Imperial Rome and Colosseum

Afternoon Breakfast at hotel -Arriving by coach at Piazza Venezia you then continue on foot to the famous Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo from where you will have a fantastic view of the Roman Forum. By coach, we will then drive by the Circus Maximus and the Aventino Hill. Stop to admire the beautiful statue of Moses by Michelangelo located in the Church of St. Peter's in Chains from where it will take us 5 minutes to reach the symbol of the eternal city: The Colosseum (visit inside, the entrance fee is included). Due to seasonal opening times, the itinerary may be altered without notice. Covers: Transportation by coach, guide service, entrance and guided tour of the Colosseum.

Day 03: OPTIONAL: Skip the Line Vatican Museum

Afternoon Breakfast at hotel day id free at leisure -The tour begins by coach passing through Piazza Della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads and following the ancient Aurelian walls which once surrounded the ancient city. From Piazza del Popolo where you will see an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II. Finally, on arrival at the Vatican Walls, your guide will then lead you into the Vatican Museums taking the beautiful Spiral staircase and continuing through the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geographical Maps before arriving in the famous Sistine Chapel with its magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement by Michelangelo, at the end of the tour time free to visit the St. Peter's Basilica. Transportation by coach, guide service, skip the line entrance and guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel.

Day 04: Rome to Florence

Breakfast at hotel check out and proceed to Florence on arrival check in to the hotel

Day 05: Pisa Half Day Excursion with Entrance to the Leaning Tower

On to Venice Breakfast at hotel Have you ever wanted to climb all the steps up to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Well, this half-day tour from Florence gives you the opportunity to enjoy the city of one of the symbols of Italy. We start our excursion with a walk alongside the Medieval walls up to the old entrance gate: Porta Santa Maria. From here an extraordinary view will take your breath away! You will be in front of a unique panorama: Piazza dei Miracoli with its marble architecture and neat grass lawns. Your guide will accompany you on your visit to the precious interiors of the Cathedral, an unchallenged masterpiece of Romanesque art. Once outside you can admire the Baptistery, the Monumental Graveyard and, finally, the world famous LEANING TOWER, discovering all its secrets. Selecting the optional admission ticket to the Leaning Tower, you don't just see the Tower but you also get to climb up it without waiting and queuing. Before heading back to Florence you will have free time for an ice-cream and for the inevitable photo -memories Proceed to Venice. Overnight stay at hotel in Venice

Day 06: Tour to the Islands of Burano, Murano, and Torcello

Breakfast at hotel Discover the lagoon islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello and learn more about Venice and its ancient way of life. Highlights - Start off the tour in Murano, well-known for its glass making - Continue through the brightly colored homes of Burano - Contemplate the impressive mosaics in Torcello These beautiful islands are known throughout the world for their picturesque scenery, handicraft, and history. Departing from the famous St. Mark’s Square with a motorboat, the first stop is Murano, where you can see the antique art of making glass and lampworking. Murano has been famous for its glassmaking since the thirteenth century when the Venetian Republic ordered all glassmakers to leave the mainland because of fear of fire. Most settled in Murano and quickly became the most prominent citizens. The second island stop is Burano, known for its lacework and brightly colored homes. Your guide speaks English, German and French and is happy to tell you all about the history of the area, including its visit by Leonardo da Vinci. The third and last stop on the three and a half hour tour is Torcello, a quiet and sparsely populated island. It is considered the oldest continuously populated region of Venice and once held the largest population of the Republic of Venice. Torcello was once more powerful even than Venice itself, due to the lagoon’s salt marshes that were Torcello’s economic backbone and its close trading and cultural links with Constantinople. The island has since fallen in fortune, but relics of its bygone glory still remain, including the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, founded in 639 and still containing stunning mosaics to this day. Overnight at hotel

Day 07: Departure

Breakfast at hotel check out and fly back home after a memorable trip.

Terms & Conditions

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• Peak season surcharges may apply on some dates.
• The itinerary is subject to change/swap without any prior notice
• There will not be any refund for any unutilized service or sightseeing
• In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.
• Any meals and services, unless mentioned in the itinerary, are not included
• You are fully responsible for verifying and obtaining the documents required for your trip and visa
• Check In to the hotel is always 1400/1500 hours & Check Out is always 1100/ 1200 Hours. Early Check-in and late checkout is subject to availability
• Tips to driver /guide are optional
• Fix Departure no amendments allowed

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