BEST OF ITALY

Tour Code: 01BOI

Rome - Florence - Pisa - Venice

5 Nights/ 6 Days

 Day 1 - RomeArrive into the Eternal City Rome, On arrival at Rome airport a private car transfer will take you to your hotel in Rome Check-in at hotel. Afternoon take a tour, discovering some of the main monuments of the Eternal City in the romantic atmosphere of times past. Some of the sights you pass by include The Fountain of the Nayads, The Exhibition Palace, Piazza Venezia, Capitoline Hill. Glimpse the Imperial Roman Age as you drive by and admire the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine and the Circus Maximus. Castel Sant'Angelo, St. Peter's, Porta Flaminia, Via Veneto, Piazza Navo, Trevi Fountain. Return to the vicinity of your hotel. Overnight at the Hotel 

Day 2 - RomeBreakfast in the Hotel. The day is free to explore the city ouwn you own. After lunch(own you own), proceed for a tour in this Imperial City the starting from Piazza Venezia with its impressive monument dedicated to King Victor Emanuel II and the Unknown Soldier you then continue on foot to the famous Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo from where you will have a fantastic view of the Roman Forum. Our coach will continue by the Circus Maximus and the Pyramid of Caius Cestius before arriving at the Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls* (visit inside). The tour will be completed with a stop outside the imposing Colosseum. Return to the vicinity of your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

 Day 3 - FlorenceToday After breakfast in the Hotel. You precede to the Florence which is one of the most beautiful and ancient cities in Italy and the world. Check-in at hotel, In the afternoon A splendid excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. Upon arrival in Pisa, guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other important monuments. This is followed by a visit to the interior of the Cathedral, Free time at your disposal. Back to Florence. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

 Day 4 - VeniceBreakfast in the Hotel. In the morning departure to Venezia, La Serenissima, Queen of the Adriatic, city of canals and palaces. For a thousand years the city was one of the most enduring mercantile sea powers on the face of the earth. Check-in at hotel. In the evening take a Gondola ride. Enjoy floating along the canals of Venice. Be captivated by the glamour and elegance of the city and its magnificent palaces and churches facing the Grand Canal. One of the gondoliers will play music and sing songs throughout the ride. Evening is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight at the Hotel

 Day 05 - Venice Island TourToday after breakfast, proceed to Alilaguna's Pier at St. Marks waterfront, embark on a motorboat and visit the Island Murano, where one can watch the antique art ofmaking glass. Then one proceeds to the characteristic Island of Burano, with its strong colours and light contrast, fisher island and renowned for the lace making. LastIsland Torcello with its old Cathedral and its atmosphere of remote Venetian past. Return to St Mark's Square. Day is free and at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel. 

Day 06- DepartureBreakfast in the Hotel.In the morning, according to your flight, departure to the Venice airport. Tour Ends.

 Tour Inclusions:

Accommodation- 2 Nights accommodation in Hotel in Rome- 1 Night accommodation in Hotel in Florence- 2 Nights accommodation in Hotel in Venice-Mestre- Daily continental buffet breakfast- Hotel service charges & taxesPrivate car transfers- Rome Airport (FCO) to Rome Hotel- Venice- Mestre Hotel to Venice Airport,Sightseeing on SIC basis- Half-Day Rome By night Tour- Half Day Imperial Rome Tour- Half-Day City Tour in Pisa-ondola Ride in Venice- Excursion to the Islands of Venice Lagoon 

RO MA NTIC  ITA LY

Tour Code: 02ROI

Venice - Rome

4 Nights/ 5 Days

 Day 1 - VeniceArrive into Venezia, La Serenissima, Queen of the Adriatic, city of canals and palaces. For a thousand years the city was one of the most enduring mercantile sea powers on the face of the earth. On arrival at the San Marco Airport a private transfer will take you to you. Check-in at hotel. In the evening  take a Gondola ride. Enjoy floating along the canals of Venice. Be captivated by the glamour and elegance of the city and its magnificent palaces and churches facing the Grand Canal. One of the gondoliers will play music and sing songs throughout the ride Evening is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight at the Hotel

 Day 02 - Venice Island TourToday after breakfast, proceed to Alilaguna's Pier at St. Marks waterfront, embark on a motorboat and visit the Island Murano, where one can watch the antique art of making glass. Then one proceeds to the characteristic Island of Burano, with its strong colours and light contrast, fisher island and renownedfor the lace making. Last Island Torcello with its old Cathedral and its atmosphere of remote Venetian past. Return to St Mark's Square. Day is free and at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel. 

Day 3 - RomeBreakfast in the Hotel. Arrive into the Eternal City Rome. Check into the Hotel. Later proceed for a tour in this Imperial City the starting from Piazza Venezia with its impressive monument dedicated to King Victor Emanuel II and the Unknown Soldier you then continue on foot to the famous Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo from where you will have a fantastic view of the Roman Forum. Our coach will continue by the Circus Maximus and the Pyramid of Caius Cestius before arriving at the Basilica of St. Paul outside the walls* (visit inside). The tour will be completed with a stop outside the imposing Colosseum. Return to the vicinity of your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

 Day 4 - RomeBreakfast in the Hotel. A Visit to the Vatican Museum. The tour begins by through Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads and following the ancient Aurelian walls which once surrounded the ancient city. En route you will see the famous Villa Borghese park and the northern gateof the ancient city leading into Piazza del Popolo where you will see an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II. Finally, on arrival at the Vatican Walls, your guide will then lead you into the Vatican Museums*. Return to the vicinity of your hotel. 

Day 5- DepartureBreakfast in the Hotel. In the morning, according to your flight, departure to Rome airport. Tour Ends.

 Tour Inclusions:

Accommodation- 2 Nights accommodation in Hotel in Venice-Mestre- 2 Nights accommodation in Hotel in Rome- Daily continental/ buffet breakfast- Hotel service charges & taxesPrivate car transfers- Venice Airport (San Marco) to Venice Mestre Hotel- Rome Hotel to Rome Airport (FCO)Inclusions: Sightseeing on SIC basis- Gondola Ride in Venice- Excursion to the Islands of Venice Lagoon(Murano Burano Torcello)- Half Day Imperial Rome Tour- Half Day Vatican Museum Tour  

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