Romantic Italy Tour

 

 

Itinerary ( B = breakfast )

 

Day 1 – Arrival in Rome: Eternal City Welcome
Arrive in Rome with a private transfer and local English‑speaking assistant. Check into your hotel where a sparkling bottle of wine and celebratory cake await. Begin your journey in the Eternal City with time at leisure to explore Rome’s piazzas and fountains. Optional sightseeing tours available. Overnight stay in Rome.

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Day 2 – Rome Highlights: Colosseum, Vatican & Romantic Dinner B
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning. In the afternoon, choose a romantic horse carriage ride through Rome or guided visits to the Colosseum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and Vatican City. Conclude with a candlelight dinner overlooking Rome’s skyline. Overnight stay in Rome.

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Day 3 – Rome Discovery: Gelato & Piazza Navona B
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the morning at leisure or savor gelato at the famous Giolitti Gelateria, once visited by royalty and the Obama family. Continue with a walking tour through Rome’s historic center, ending at Piazza Navona, where a local caricature artist will capture your portrait. Overnight stay in Rome.

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Day 4 – Rome to Florence: Renaissance Arrival B
After breakfast, transfer to Rome’s train station for your journey to Florence. Upon arrival, meet your English‑speaking assistant and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day free to explore the Renaissance capital of Italy. Overnight stay in Florence.

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Day 5 – Florence Walking Tour: Duomo, Accademia & Historic Squares B
Breakfast at the hotel. Join a guided walking tour through Florence’s cobblestone streets, majestic squares, and ancient bridges. Highlights include Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Accademia Gallery. Florence is home to Italy’s largest collection of historic buildings and world‑class museums. Overnight stay in Florence.

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Day 6 – Florence Leisure: Uffizi Gallery & Shopping B
Enjoy breakfast and a day at leisure in Florence, the city of Michelangelo and Renaissance art. Explore boutiques and artisan shops, or request a guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery, including professional guide and entrance fees. Overnight stay in Florence.

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Day 7 – Florence to Venice: City of Canals B
After breakfast, transfer to the train station for your ride to Venice, the floating city of romance and fantasy. Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring canals, gondolas, and hidden squares. Overnight stay in Venice.

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Day 8 – Venice Walking Tour: St. Mark’s & Gondola Ride B
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover Venice’s architectural treasures with a walking tour including Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Square, and the Golden Basilica. Afternoon at leisure with options for a scenic gondola ride or excursion to Murano Island to witness traditional glass‑blowing. In the evening, enjoy dinner at La Scala Restaurant, renowned for regional Venetian cuisine. Overnight stay in Venice.

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Day 9 – Prosecco Wine Region Excursion B
Breakfast at the hotel. Embark on a full‑day excursion to the Valdobbiadene wine region, nestled in the foothills of the Alps. Visit Revine Lago, admire Dolomite views, explore Castel Brando and the Abbey of Follina, then tour a Prosecco winery to learn the grape‑to‑glass process. Enjoy a wine tasting before returning to Venice. Overnight stay in Venice.

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Day 10 – Departure from Venice B
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to your next destination.

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🛫 Travel Tips:

Allow three hours for international flight check‑in and two hours for domestic.

Contact us for pricing from airports not listed.

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Extend your trip before or after promotional dates by phone or email.

Check dates for availability or contact us for the latest updates.

 

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Tour Features:

 

• Nine nights of hotel accommodation in Rome, Florence, and Venice with breakfast daily.

• Guided tour of Rome.

• Guided walking tour of Venice.

• Arrival transfers between airports-hotels-rail station as per itinerary.

• Rail passage from Rome to Florence, Venice.

• Sightseeing on air-conditioned vehicles with English-speaking professional tour guides.

• Entrance fees to all places visited included sightseeing.

 

 

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

Rates are per person, based on double occupancy as described above.

 

NOT INCLUDED:

Airfare is not included and is nonrefundable after booking.
Additional fees: Baggage fees may apply.

Anything not listed above.

 

Airfare and departure taxes are additional.

 

Cancellation policy and fees:

All cancellations are subject to fees up to the date specified.

Travel insurance is highly recommended.

 

 

Hotels (or similar):

 

3 Rome:   Savoy, Ponte Sisto, Dei Mellini

3 Florence: Adler Cavalieri

3 Venice:  Ca’ de Conti, Torre dell’Orologio