Flavors of Italy

Duration :-

Day: 1- (Rome)

Arrive Rome, The Eternal City - a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive, and exciting and absolutely unique. Upon arrival in Rome, you will be transferred to your hotel. Later proceed for a city tour of Rome. The Rome open tour offers you the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful hop on - hop off experience, with an itinerary including 14 stops at the most famous sites in Rome. The journey allows you to enjoy 360 degree panoramic views as you travel along your route. During the tour you can choose the option to discover part of the itinerary by a cruise on the Tiber river. You can start the cruise from Isola Tiberina (embark at: Calata degli Anguillara) and proceed up to Ponte Sant'Angelo. Then, you can choose to continue by Open bus for the rest of the route.

Overnight will be in the hotel.

Day: 2- (Rome)

Breakfast at the hotel. Day is at leisure or take an optional tour of the Vatican City, the smallest independent sovereign state in the world. In the Vatican Museum, you'll be shown a fine collection of antiquities, including the Sculpture Museum, the fascinating Tapestry Gallery, the Gallery of Maps and the world famous Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo. The tour will then proceed to the Basilica of St. Peter, where you will see the art treasures of the largest Roman Catholic Church in the world, including Michelangelo's Pieta'.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 3 (Rome- Florence)

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer on your own to the train station to board the train to Florence. Arrive Florence - locally known as Firenze, a small expanse of land with awesome beauty, a sun - burnt orange glow on a towering dome is just a facet of this beauty. Upon arrival, transfer on your own to your hotel. Evening at leisure to choose from the various optional tours available such as Accademia Gallery, Uffizi Gallery or simply discover Florence by Foot on your own.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 4 (Florence)

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a city tour of Florence. During the tour enjoy the romantic Viale dei Colli up to the Piazzale Michelangelo to admire the wonderful panorama, the old city centre, the Duomo Complex, Giotto's bell tower, the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous Porta del Paradiso, the Cathedral with its magnificent Cupola of Brunelleschi, a short walk through the historic streets in the heart of Florence to the renowned Galleria dell' Accademia. Here you can admire the famous David by Michelangelo and other works by the great artist. Later in the afternoon proceed for an excursion to Pisa, which will include a visit to Piazza Dei Miracoli, The Leaning Tower and Baptistry (outside view), the interior of the Cathedral, the historic Scuola Normale - one of the most famous universities in the world, with its beautiful facade.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 5 (Florence- Venice)

In the morning transfer on your own to the train station to board train to Venice. Arrive Venice - La Serenissima, Italy's fabled and famed city of serenity. Upon arrival, transfer on your own to the hotel. Evening is at leisure to choose from the various optionals available such as The Grand Canal Boat Tour, Evening Bragozzo Boat tour, Gondola tour with Dinner.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 6 (Venices)

After breakfast at the hotel, you can take a morning walking tour of the city. Begin with a visit to the St. Mark's Square, the political centre of the Venetian Republic, further enter the Golden Basilica and visit the Ducal Palace, the residence of the Doges and the most important seat of government in the 'Serenissima', the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Later in the day, enjoy Half Day to Murano, Burano and Torcello. After sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena and the famous Lido beach resort, the boat arrives in Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Your next stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colours. Further take a short cruise to Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. Only the Cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the church of Santa Fosca remain as testimony of its former glory.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day: 7 (Venice- Onward Journey)

After breakfast transfer on your own to the station / airport for your train / flight back home or onwards journey.