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First Class Tours
Classical Italy from Venice
Enjoy a 10 day tour of the classical sites of Italy combining history, culture and fun.
The tour includes the main cities of Venice, Florence and Rome, Florence and Venice where you will see the main sites including: In Venice S St. Marks Square and the Doges palace. In Florence, The Accademia and the David, the Duomo and the Baptistery, the Piazza della Signoria, the Ponte Vecchio and an excursion to Pisa. In Rome Vatican museum, Sistine chapel St. Peters & the Colosseum.
The tour also visits the fascinating archaeological site of Pompeii and scenic Sorrento.
On the way to Rome you will stop in the charming medieval town of Siena.
Highlights
Cities Visited:(Venice, Florence, Pisa, Siena, Rome, Pompeii)
Day 1 - Venice
Upon your arrival at Venice Airport, our local English speaking representative will be waiting to welcome you to Italy. You will be transferred by private motor launch to your hotel in the city.
The balance of this first day is at your leisure. Relax after your flight, or begin to explore the sights of this extraordinary city.
Day 2 - Venice Tour
Venice's charm lies both in its unique civil engineering achievements and in the harmony of Eastern and Western artistic styles that have flourished here over the centuries.
Your private guided city tour will include some of the major sights that define the look and history of Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and St. Mark's Square.
Balance of day is at your leisure.
Day 3 - Venice - Florence
You will be escorted to the rail station by our local representative who will assist you to your train bound for Florence. You will have first class rail tickets with seat reservations. The journey will take two hours on the comfortable Eurostar train.
Upon arrival in Florence you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy.
Day 4 - Florence
Depart with your English speaking guide from your hotel for your private walking tour of the city. Florence's rich past as the cultural centre of the Italian Renaissance can still be seen today in the wealth of art gathered here, and in the preservation of its splendid architecture. The tour includes visits of the Duomo and the Baptistry, the Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the famous Accademia Gallery.
Balance of day at your leisure.
Day 5 - Pisa
Your private full day tour takes you through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside towards the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty.
Together with a local English speaking guide you will visit the famous Piazza dei Miracoli and the Cathedral, an unequalled masterpiece of Romanesque art carried out between the 11th and 12th centuries, as well as the Baptistry and Piazza dei Cavalieri.
Your driver will return you to your hotel in Florence.
Day 6 - Florence - Siena - Rome
After check out, depart with your private English speaking driver/guide for Siena and Rome.
In Siena, one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Tuscany, you will tour with our local guide visiting the main sights including the famous Piazza del Campo, sight of the Palio horse race.
After the tour you will have time for lunch and some shopping or independent sightseeing before continuing on to Rome and your next hotel.
Day 7 - Ancient Rome Tour
A fascinating private half day tour of the wonders of the Ancient Romans transports you back to the days of the Caesars and the Roman legions. Together with your local guide you will visit, the Circus Maximus, sight of Ben Hur style races, Roman Forum, and the incomparable Colosseum.
Afternoon is at your leisure.
Day 8 - Pompeii and Sorrento
Together with your English speaking driver you will make your way south to the town of Pompeii 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. With a local guide you will visit the fascinating archaeological park.
You will then continue on to the charming coastal town of Sorrento where you will have time to visit the quaint center and enjoy some of the marvellous view over the bay of Naples.
Your driver will return you to your hotel in Rome.
Day 9 - Vatican Tour
Your fascinating half day private tour of the Vatican starts in the galleries of the Vatican Museum, home to the most celebrated art collection in Europe. The museum tour ends in the spectacular Sistine Chapel, the extreme expression of Michelangelo's genius.
Last but not least, the visit of the largest sanctuary of Christianity, St. Peter's Basilica, where proportions appear to have been forgotten in an amazing triumph of marble, bronze and mosaic works.
The balance of the day is at your leisure.
Day 10 - Arrivederci Italia!
After check out from the hotel, your local driver and English speaking assistant will pick you up for your private transfer to the Rome Airport for your departing flight.
Accommodations
Venice Hotel Saturnia (or similar)
Florence Hotel Pierre (or similar)
Rome Hotel Savoy (or similar)
Sightseeing
Private Venice city walking tour including Doge's Palace entrance fee
Classical Florence walking tour including Accademia Gallery and Santa Croce Church entrance fees
Uffizi Gallery reservation in the afternoon
Half day excursion to Pisa including local guide and entrance fees to Duomo and Baptistry
Visit of Siena with local guide
Private half day guided tour of Ancient Rome, including Colosseum entrance fees
Private full day excursion to Pompeii and Sorrento, including Pompeii guide and entrance fees
Private half day guided tour of the Vatican, including Museum entrance fees
Transfers
All transfers are private from and to airports and rail stations with assistance
Private transfer from city to city as per itinerary with English speaking drivers
All rail travel as per itinerary in First class with seat reservations
Meals
Breakfast at hotels daily
Services
Assistance from our Road to Italy office in Rome and local representative offices throughout Italy
Local emergency contact number daily
Personalized souvenir itinerary booklet
Does not include
Airfare
Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
Tips and gratuities to drivers and local guide
Venice - Saturnia & International
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Average land cost for this program
Per person based on number of people travelling together.
Based on 2 people
Euro 3380 per person
Based on 4 people
Euro 2500 per person
Based on 6 people
Euro 2200 per person
This program can be priced for any number of people. Cost may vary depending on dates chosen & ANY weekend, holiday and trade fair date surcharges.
For a quote on your dates & number in your party please contact us.
1) Consult with our tour designers
Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.
Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoitaly.com
2) We send you a Proposal
Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.
3) You like what you see!
Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.
4) Buon viaggio!
Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.
The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.
