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Our custom vacations are examples of the type of independent programs and travel arrangements that we plan. Experience this tour as outlined or let us modify it match your interests and needs.

10 days

Classical Italy from Rome(Budget)

Rome , Pompeii, Florence, Pisa, Venice
  • 10 day semi private budget tours of Italy
  • 3 & 4 star hotels
  • Private services, Aiport and rail station transfers
  • First class rail travel between Rome & Florence and Florence and Venice
  • English speaking Group City tours including Vatican and Sistine Chapel
  • English speaking group excursion to Pisa
  • English speaking group excursion to Pompeii
  • Assistance from our friendly local office staff
  • Free time to enjoy the Italian experience
  • Choose your own dates
  • Our programs are flexible
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Day 1: Rome

Rome Upon your arrival at the Rome Airport, our local representative will be waiting to greet and escort you, by private car and driver, to your hotel in the city.

The balance of this first day is at leisure. Relax after your trip, or begin a tour in Rome or Vatican city.

4-Star Hotel: Hotel Diana  (or similar star rating hotel)

 

Day 2: Rome - Vatican Tour

Basilica of St.Peter

07:45am - 08:15am The tour bus will meet you at your hotel to transfer you to the Vatican City, the smallest independent sovereign state in the world. In the Vatican Museum , you will be shown a fine collection of antiques. The visit includes:

• The Sculpture Museum
• The fascinating Tapestry Gallery
• The Gallery of Maps
• The world famous Sistine Chapel , decorated by Michelangelo.

The tour will then proceed to St. Peter's Basilica , where you will view the art treasures of the largest Roman Catholic Church in the world, including Michelangelo's Pietà.

 

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Day 3: Pompeii and Sorrento

Pompeii ruinsYour local driver will pick you up from the hotel this morning to take you on a private full-day excursion to Italy's famous Amalfi Coast.

You will first stop to visit the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii. The city was buried under a thick layer of ash and pumice after the eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., a disaster that nevertheless preserved the contents of Pompeii with fascinating precision. Entrance fees to the archaeological site are included and a private guide will be arranged to give you a tour of the ruins. You will then continue on to the charming coastal town of Sorrento.

Your driver will return you to your hotel in Rome at the end of the day.

Day 4: Ancient Rome Tour

ColosseumMorning at leisure.

2:15pm - 2:45pm The tour bus will pick you up at your hotel for your Ancient Rome tour.

You will be taken to Piazza Venezia , where you will see the imposing memorial to Victor Emanuel II, the first King of United Italy. The tour will then proceed tot h e Roman Forum , the old centre of the Imperial City , w h e r e t h e Senate House, the basilicas and the temples of the major gods are located.

After walking down the Via Sacra and passing by the Arch of Titus , you will visit the Coliseum , surrounded by impressive monuments such as the ruins of the Arch of Constantine the Great .

The last stop on your tour will be the 5th-century Christian Basilica of St. Peter's in Chains , where you will see the world famous Statue of Moses by Michelangelo.

Day 5: Rome to Florence

 

trainAfter check-out from your hotel, you will be picked up by our English speaking assistant and driver.  You will be transferred to the Rome Termini Rail Station where you our assistant will show you to your train. 

You will have first class rail tickets on the confortable Euro Star train to Florence.   The journey will take one hour and a half.

Upon arrival at the Florence Rail Station you will be met by our local assistant and driver who will transfer you to your hotel.  Balance of day is at leisure.

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3-Star Hotel: Hotel Paris  (or similar star rating hotel)
AVERAGE LAND COST PER PERSON BASED ON THIS
TOUR PRICE:

Per Person based on number of people travelling together

Based on 2 people
Euro 1950 per person
Based on 4 people
Euro 1800 per person
Based on 6 people
Euro 1750 per person

(Prices may vary with different season, weekend, holiday or trade fair date surcharges)

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Inclusions & Tour Highlights:

  • 9 nights at 3 & 4-star hotels in Venice (2 nights), Florence (3 nights), and Rome (4 nights), including breakfasts and all taxes; based on standard rooms in each hotel (room upgrades available)
  • Private transfers between airports, hotels and railway stations in Italy, with assistant for departure in transfer from Rome
  • First class Rail travel between Rome & Florence and Florence & Venice
  • ½-day English speaking group guided tour of Ancient Rome, including transfer driver and Colosseum entrance fees
  • Full-day Englsih speaking group excursion to Pompeii including entrance fees
  • ½-day English speaking group guided tour of the Vatican, including transfer driver and Museums entrance fees
  • ½-day English speaking guided walking tour of Florence, including Accademia entrance fees
  • ½-day Englsih speaking group excursion to Pisa
  • ½-day English speaking group guided walking tour of Venice, including Doges' Palace entrance fees
  • Services of our Road to Italy office in Rome and affiliate offices throughout Italy
  • Detailed itinerary booklet and vouchers
  • NOT INCLUDED:

  • Airfare
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips and gratuities to drivers and local guides
  • Uffizi Gallery entrance fees

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