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Italian Wonders Small Group Journey

Starts in

Venice

Duration

8 Days

Price from

Route

Florence, Siena

Travel to Venice, Florence, Siena & Rome and experience Italy's history, culture, and local cuisine. In Venice, visit St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, and the Grand Canal. Indulge in food tastings during a walking tour to traditional Venetian bars and explore the city lights during a night walking tour. Enjoy a scenic train ride to Florence and visit Giotto's Bell Tower, the Ponte Vecchio, and the statue of David. Cap off your evening with a traditional Tuscan dinner and sunset walking tour. Drive through Tuscany and stop in Siena for a farmer's lunch and wine and cheese tastings. Continue on to Chianti for an additional wine tasting before traveling on to Rome. In Rome, visit the Pantheon, toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, and tour the Vatican. Join an optional excursion to tour the Colosseum or a day trip to Assisi.

SMALL GROUP JOURNEY - Guaranteed departures English only tour with max. 16 participants. Scheduled departures - 8-day/7-night tour visiting Venice, Florence, Siena & Rome. Includes accommodation at first class hotels with breakfast daily, 3 dinners, a farmer's lunch, a wine tasting, arrival & departure transfers, touring by minivan or small motor coach, and guided sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary.

Includes

Accommodations as per itinerary
Meals as per itinerary; breakfast (B), lunch (L), dinner (D)
Sightseeing: per itinerary
Travel funds escrow protection program
Tour escort while on tour
Train tickets as per the itinerary
Entrance fees as per itinerary
Touring by mini van or small motor coach

Excludes

Items of a personal nature
All other items not mentioned as included
Select local taxes where applicable

Itinerary

Day

Venice – Arrival

First Class: Ca dei Conti or similar accommodations

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you meet your tour director and fellow travelers at 6:30 pm at the bar of your hotel. After a short briefing, walk to a nearby restaurant and enjoy a tasty welcome dinner. After dinner, join a walking tour of the illuminated city. (D)Accommodation at Hotel Ca dei Conti or Hotel Palazzo Selvadego

Day

Explore Venice

First Class: Ca dei Conti or similar accommodations

In the morning, join a walking tour of Venice visiting St Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal. In the late afternoon, taste typical Venetian food on a guided walk visiting traditional Venetian bars. After the tour, enjoy a Venetian dinner. (B,D)Accommodation at Hotel Ca dei Conti or Hotel Palazzo Selvadego

Day

Venice – Florence

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Venice train station to board your high-speed train to Florence. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, After breakfast, meet your tour guide at your hotel to explore the heart of the town. Visit Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio (from outside), the cathedral with Giotto's bell tower (from outside), and the Ponte Vecchio. Finally, visit the Accademia and see Michelangelo's masterpiece - the statue of David. In the evening, consider joining an optional Tuscan dinner with a sunset walking tour. (B)Accommodation at the Hotel Grand Cavour, Hotel Palazzo Castri 1874 or Hotel Villa Olmi Firenze

Day

Florence at Leisure

You have a free day to explore Florence. Consider joining one of the many optional tours available, such as a tour to Cinque Terre or Pisa. (B)Accommodation at the Hotel Grand Cavour, Hotel Palazzo Castri 1874 or Hotel Villa Olmi Firenze

Day

Florence – Siena – Rome

First Class: Savoy Hotel or similar accommodations

After breakfast, meet your tour guide and depart for Rome. Enjoy a magnificent drive through the Tuscan countryside before reaching Siena, probably Italy's loveliest medieval city. Upon arrival, enjoy a “farmer’s lunch” including local cheese, salami and a wine tasting. After lunch, you will have free time to explore Siena on your own before you depart for Rome. En route, stop at a vineyard in Chianti for a wine tasting. (B,L)Accommodation at Hotel Savoy, Hotel Dei Mellini or Hotel Londra & Cargill

Day

Rome and the Vatican

First Class: Savoy Hotel or similar accommodations

After breakfast, meet your assistant at your hotel and walk to Piazza Navona where you will start your exploration of the heart of Rome. See the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and the Baroque quarter. After some free time for lunch, you will be transferred to the Vatican for a guided visit. In the evening, enjoy a Roman dinner with a sunset walking tour. (B,D)Accommodation at Hotel Savoy, Hotel Dei Mellini or Hotel Londra & Cargill

Day

Rome at Leisure

First Class: Savoy Hotel or similar accommodations

You will have a leisurely day to explore Rome on your own or consider joining one of the many optional tours available, such as a tour of the Colosseum or an excursion to Assisi. (B)Accommodation at Hotel Savoy, Hotel Dei Mellini or Hotel Londra & Cargill

Day

Rome – Return

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Rome airport for your return flight home. (B)