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9-Day From Venice to Rome Through Tuscany

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Overview

Explore and discover some of the most beautifully artistic cities in Italy. Over nine days, you'll revel in the chance to grab the history, culture and true taste with both hands in this in-depth art trip to Italy.

Aside from the iconic sites, you'll be taken down the quaint small streets that will allow you to discover some hidden gems and most authentic sides of the city and will truly make you fall in love with Italy's charming pace of life.

Stopping at local markets, artisan bakeries and boutique shops, you'll meet the makers that define the grand status “Made in Italy” with delectable food and wines created through recipes handed down through generations.
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Motorcycling
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Venice

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Arrive in Venice

Upon arrival, you'll take a private transfer from Venice station to your hotel. You'll meet your local guide in the afternoon for a stroll around Venice to see the main highlights of the floating city. Meeting in St. Mark’s Square, you’ll take a few moments to appreciate this incredible space - it's absolutely enormous! Then, you'll move onto to the Doge’s Palace, the real heart of the Republic of Venice – home to the duke, the government, torture chambers, prisons and so much more.

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    Accommodation

    Ca' Pisani Design Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Saint Mark's Basilica Private Access

    Doge's Palace

    Venice

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    Transportations

    Boat from Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia to Venice

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 2

Your Art Trip to Italy Continues...

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Your Art Trip to Italy Continues...

Today, you'll join a small group tour to discover the enchanting islands of Murano and Burano, two of the 100 islands that make up this wonderful floating city. In Murano, you'll see why the art of glassblowing has made this island so famous worldwide during a live glassblowing workshop. You'll then move onto the colourful island of Burano, which is a photographer's dream with its brightly-painted rainbow houses. Here, you'll learn about the art of lacemaking.

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    Accommodation

    Ca' Pisani Design Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lagoon Islands of Murano and Burano

    Murano

    Burano

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 3

Venice to Florence

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Venice to Florence

After breakfast, you'll check out and catch the train to Florence. In the afternoon, you'll have a walking tour with a private guide. You will visit the imposing Piazza del Duomo, the Square of the Dome and the Florence Cathedral. Your guide will give you a brief introduction before leading you into the quieter streets of the Santa Croce neighbourhood. This is where Dante used to hang out and where Michelangelo both lived and was buried. Few visitors venture into this part of town.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Kraft4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Florence Walking Tour on group basis

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    Transportations

    Boat from Venice to Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia

    Train from Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.

    Private Driver from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Florence

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

    Florence

Day 4

Uffizi & Accademia Galleries

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Uffizi & Accademia Galleries

Today, with an expert local guide, you'll visit the Uffizi and Accademia Gallery. Occupying the whole of the first and second floors of a large building that was constructed between 1560 and 1580, the Uffizi Gallery is renowned worldwide for its large collection of ancient sculptures and paintings. Next, you'll visit Gallerie dell'Accademia Florence, which is famous throughout the world for its statues and sculptures by the great Renaissance artist, Michelangelo.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Kraft4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Uffizi Gallery

    Gallerie dell'Accademia Florence

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

Day 5

Vespa Tour in the Tuscany Countryside

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Vespa Tour in the Tuscany Countryside

Today, you'll experience the beautiful Tuscan countryside a little differently - on the back of a typical Italian vehicle: a Vespa! You'll ride along the scenic and silent country roads through the hills of Tuscany on a scooter admiring the sights, smells and sounds of the Chianti region! You'll fall in love with the rolling hills of grape and olive orchards and visit two wineries where you'll learn all about wine and olive oil production in this area.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Kraft4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Vespa Tour in Tuscany

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Florence

Day 6

Travel to Rome & Ape Calessino Tour

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Travel to Rome & Ape Calessino Tour

This morning, you'll check out and catch the train to Rome. In the afternoon after you've settled into your hotel, you'll board a snappy Ape Calessino, the “cousin” of the Vespa and visit the most iconic sites of the city with its Baroque squares and fountains from Piazza di Spagna to Trevi Fountain. During the tour, you'll have a headset which will provide commentary about all the sites you visit so you'll be able to take in the history of these sites as well as their beauty.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Capo d'Africa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Vespa City Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Santa Maria Novella Station to Roma Termini

    Train from Santa Maria Novella Station to Roma Termini

    Private Driver from Roma Termini to Rome

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Rome

Day 7

Imperial Tour of Rome & Trastevere Food Tour

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Imperial Tour of Rome & Trastevere Food Tour

This morning, you'll head out on a guided tour visiting the sites that date back to Imperial Rome: the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. All of these iconic landmarks make up one of the great and oldest excavation sites in the world. Then, you'll have some free time for lunch. In the late afternoon, you'll start a guided tour of the lively Trastevere area including delicious food and wine tastings along the way.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Capo d'Africa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Imperial Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

    The Colosseum

    Roman Forum

    Palatine Hill

    Trastevere Food Experience

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 8

Vatican Museums Tour

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Vatican Museums Tour

After breakfast, you'll visit the Vatican City, technically the smallest country in the world, and embark on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums. One of the greatest and largest collections of artworks in the world, a walk around the Pope's galleries could take up an entire day, however, your guide will show you the most important and impressive pieces. You'll have the rest of the day to explore the city, get lost in the winding streets and sample some of the local delicacies.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Capo d'Africa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Vatican Museums

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 9

Departure Day

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Departure Day

After breakfast, your driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rome to Fiumicino

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Included in Price

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 16 activities
  • 8 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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