HOLIDAY IN ITALY
Small Group Holiday: Venice, Florence & Rome
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The perfectly-planned Italian holiday
If you've always wanted to holiday in Italy but prefer not to go alone and would like the planning already taken care of, then this is the perfect getaway for you. You will venture with a small group and professional Tour Guide while staying in Venice, Florence, and Rome, plus many off-the-beaten-path destinations. Enjoy included tours and tastings along the way, mixed with enough free time to explore at leisure.
Our Small Group Journeys provide many extra benefits, including:
- Limited to 21 people
- Guaranteed departures
- Centrally-located, 4-star hotels
- Extra nights in each city (less unpacking!)
- More free time and flexibility
- Stress-free with transportation, accommodations, tours and more included
What's Included
HOTELS: You will be in the following 4-star hotels, or similar:
- 2 nights in Venice at All'Angelo Art Hotel
- 3 nights in Florence at Grand Hotel Adriatico
- 3 nights in Rome at Hotel Romanico Palace or Empire Palace Hotel
SIGHTSEEING/TOURS as described in the itinerary, including the following:
- Guided walking tour of Venice with local guide (2 hours)
- Visit to the Murano glass factory (note €15 per person for water taxi must be paid locally)
- Guided walking tour of Florence with local guide including entrance to Accademia Gallery (3 hours)
- Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with local guide (4 hours)
MEALS/TASTINGS:
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome dinner in Venice (fixed menu with 1 glass of wine)
- Food tasting in Bologna (cheese & charcuterie with 1 glass of wine)
- Light lunch and wine tasting in Montepulciano
- Farewell dinner in Rome (fixed menu with 1 glass of wine)
TRANSPORTATION/GUIDES:
- Arrival airport transfer from Venice Airport to hotel (please advise your flight information as airfare is not included in this package)
- Transfer from Venice to Florence with stop in Bologna
- Transfer from Florence to Rome with stop in Montepulciano
- Departure airport transfer from hotel to Rome Airport (please advise your flight information as airfare is not included in this package)
- Services of a professional Tour Director throughout your tour
- Local guides for individual tours as described above
OTHER:
- Wireless headset to hear your tour guides clearly
- Local city taxes
- Porterage on arrival and departure from hotels (1 piece of luggage per person)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Roundtrip economy-class airfare into Venice (VCE) and out of Rome (FCO)
Great Ways to Explore
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Ride a motoscafi (water taxi) to the island of Murano in Venice.
Feast on local Parmigiano Reggiano, Mortadella, and Pignoletto in Bologna.
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See the famous David by Michelangelo and other art in Florence.
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Enjoy a delicious wine tasting in the medieval village of Montepulciano.
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Marvel at iconic attractions in Rome like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Vatican City.
Your escorted holiday in Italy will start in the lovely city of Venice. An expert guide will tour you around the city's main highlights like St. Mark’s Square and more, and you will also get to take a scenic ride on a motoscafi (water taxi). Next you will depart for Florence, but first enjoy a stop in the beautiful city of Bologna where you will indulge in the region's iconic local cuisine and wine such as ragú and Pignoletto with an included tasting. Afterwards, in Florence, marvel at the city's historic beauty and culture with a walking tour to attractions like the Duomo and Galleria dell'Accademia.
You will enjoy an excursion to the medieval village of Montepulciano next. Famous around the world for its exquisite wine production, you will get to sample the flavours of this region with an included tasting. Lastly, you will arrive in the Eternal City of Rome. Experience a guided tour of Vatican City and the Vatican Museum, plus free time to dine and explore at leisure. With the perfect mix of included sightseeing, tastings, and free time, this is truly the perfect way to holiday in Italy.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
What's Included
HOTELS: You will be in the following 4-star hotels, or similar:
- 2 nights in Venice at All'Angelo Art Hotel
- 3 nights in Florence at Grand Hotel Adriatico
- 3 nights in Rome at Hotel Romanico Palace or Empire Palace Hotel
SIGHTSEEING/TOURS as described in the itinerary, including the following:
- Guided walking tour of Venice with local guide (2 hours)
- Visit to the Murano glass factory (note €15 per person for water taxi must be paid locally)
- Guided walking tour of Florence with local guide including entrance to Accademia Gallery (3 hours)
- Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with local guide (4 hours)
MEALS/TASTINGS:
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome dinner in Venice (fixed menu with 1 glass of wine)
- Food tasting in Bologna (cheese & charcuterie with 1 glass of wine)
- Light lunch and wine tasting in Montepulciano
- Farewell dinner in Rome (fixed menu with 1 glass of wine)
TRANSPORTATION/GUIDES:
- Arrival airport transfer from Venice Airport to hotel (please advise your flight information as airfare is not included in this package)
- Transfer from Venice to Florence with stop in Bologna
- Transfer from Florence to Rome with stop in Montepulciano
- Departure airport transfer from hotel to Rome Airport (please advise your flight information as airfare is not included in this package)
- Services of a professional Tour Director throughout your tour
- Local guides for individual tours as described above
OTHER:
- Wireless headset to hear your tour guides clearly
- Local city taxes
- Porterage on arrival and departure from hotels (1 piece of luggage per person)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Roundtrip economy-class airfare into Venice (VCE) and out of Rome (FCO)
Great Ways to Explore
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Ride a motoscafi (water taxi) to the island of Murano in Venice.
Feast on local Parmigiano Reggiano, Mortadella, and Pignoletto in Bologna.
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See the famous David by Michelangelo and other art in Florence.
-
Enjoy a delicious wine tasting in the medieval village of Montepulciano.
-
Marvel at iconic attractions in Rome like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Vatican City.
Package Overview
Your escorted holiday in Italy will start in the lovely city of Venice. An expert guide will tour you around the city's main highlights like St. Mark’s Square and more, and you will also get to take a scenic ride on a motoscafi (water taxi). Next you will depart for Florence, but first enjoy a stop in the beautiful city of Bologna where you will indulge in the region's iconic local cuisine and wine such as ragú and Pignoletto with an included tasting. Afterwards, in Florence, marvel at the city's historic beauty and culture with a walking tour to attractions like the Duomo and Galleria dell'Accademia.
You will enjoy an excursion to the medieval village of Montepulciano next. Famous around the world for its exquisite wine production, you will get to sample the flavours of this region with an included tasting. Lastly, you will arrive in the Eternal City of Rome. Experience a guided tour of Vatican City and the Vatican Museum, plus free time to dine and explore at leisure. With the perfect mix of included sightseeing, tastings, and free time, this is truly the perfect way to holiday in Italy.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Venice!
Arrive in Venice and take a comfortable transfer from the airport to your hotel. Settle in, then explore at leisure for the rest of the day. Later, you will meet up with your tour group for an orientation and welcome dinner. Cheers to your first night on holiday in Venice!
A Tip For Your Trip: You must book your own airfare into Venice and out of Rome
Transfer from Venice airport to Venice hotel
Check-in - All'Angelo Art Hotel Venice
Venice,
Italy
In a 17th-century building on the canal of Palazzo Ducale and a 2 minute walk from St. Mark’s Square, Hotel All'Angelo is in the heart of Venice. The spacious rooms at All'Angelo Hotel are classically furnished and come with a satellite flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Some rooms offer wood-beam ceilings and views of the canal or the Venetian street. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Breakfast is served buffet style, including homemade cake and pastries. The hotel’s Hell’s Kitchen wine bar provides around 70 kinds of high-quality wines served with cicchetti, traditional Venetian snacks. The hotel also features a private landing where a water taxi is available. This is our guests' favorite part of Venice, according to independent reviews.
Day 2. Venice
Today you will meet your expert guide for an interesting tour of St. Mark’s Square, the great Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and Palazzo Ducale (not inside).
Afterwards, you will have free time to enjoy Venice at leisure. You can have coffee at a local café and shop around the cute boutiques in the area. Alternatively, you will also have the option to stay with your Tour Director for an excursion via motoscafi (water taxi) to the island of Murano. Here you will visit one of the oldest glass-blowing factories in the world.
Motoscafi (water taxi) in Venice
A Tip For Your Trip: Entrance to Murano factory is included but the water taxi needs to be paid locally (15euro per person). Please inform your tour director at your orientation briefing on the 1st night if you would like to join the optional visit to Murano.
Day 3. Venice - Bologna - Florence
Have breakfast at the hotel before leaving for Florence. Along the way, enjoy a stop in Bologna, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in north Italy. This area is famous around the world for its traditional cuisine, particularly Bolognese sauce, locally known as ragú.
In Bologna you will also be able to explore various shops, visit scenic porticoes (covered walkways), and enjoy tastings at one of the oldest Osteria’s (wine bars) in Italy. You will get to try local cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano, charcuterie like Mortadella, traditional breads, and a delicious glass of Pignoletto, which is a famous white wine known to the region.
Continue on to Florence, settle into your hotel, and then relax at leisure for the rest of the evening.
Transfer from Venice to Florence (with stop in Bologna)
Check-in - Grand Hotel Adriatico
Florence,
Italy
Enjoy an elegant stay in Florence by spending your nights in the Grand Hotel Adriatico. Beautifully designed with hardwood floors and furniture, warm color schemes that make you feel at home, and an attentive staff to handle all questions and needs, the Adriatico becomes a home away from home. Guests can enjoy private parking, two restaurants, a bar that offers cocktails and drinks, a fitness center, conference rooms, and a full breakfast buffet offered every morning.
Rooms are comfortable and include a satellite flat-screen TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, blackout curtains, a safe, ironing facilities, a minibar, and a private bathroom complete with a hairdryer. The S.M. Novella train station is a short walk away, and many of the city's main attractions are just a 10-minute walk away.
Day 4. Florence
See the highlights of Florence like the Duomo and Galleria dell'Accademia with a fascinating walking tour through the city. At the Galleria dell'Accademia, you will get to see masterpieces you have only seen in movies like the David by Michelangelo.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure, wandering around the cute streets of Florence and dining at a local restaurant.
Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence
Day 5. Florence
Today is a free day, so relax or explore Florence however you see fit. Ask your Tour Director for recommendations if you're unsure what to do. Otherwise, you can take pictures of the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge, enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Boboli Gardens, and admire more artwork while walking around the Corridoio Vasariano.
Boboli Gardens in Florence
Day 6. Florence - Montepulciano - Rome
Fill up with breakfast at the hotel before departing for Rome. En route, you will enjoy a stop in the medieval village of Montepulciano, well-regarded for its wonderful wine production and historic wine cellars. Here you will indulge in a light lunch and wine tasting before continuing to Rome.
Take advantage of free time in Rome to explore at leisure after arriving. Consider visiting the Spanish Steps, Trevi fountain, the Pantheon, and the Piazza Navona. Tonight, indulge in delicious Italian cuisine at a local restaurant, finished off with some gelato.
Transfer from Florence to Rome (with stop in Montepulciano)
Rome,
Italy
1 of 2 hotels
The 4-star Hotel Romanico Palace is set in an ornate 19th-century building and is a 7-minute walk from the Villa Borghese museum and less than a mile from the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.
Each of the 120 elegant, richly designed rooms feature period furnishings, murals and sumptuous fabrics, and come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Deluxe rooms come with marble bathrooms, while opulent suites may come with 4-poster beds or carved headboards, as well as whirlpool tubs, and balconies with city views. Enjoy a fine Italian meal from the rooftop restaurant, and decompress in the Roman-inspired spa with a steam room, a hammam, relaxation areas and a gym.
Rome,
Italy
2 of 2 hotels
Unwind in elegance in the lovely Hotel Empire Rome. Feel like old royalty as you wander through the Venetian-styled building in the heart of Rome, which offer modern conveniences like an on-site gym, a classy bar and elegant restaurant. Air conditioning and Wi-Fi can be found throughout the classically styled hotel, as well as meeting rooms and a business center.
Rooms offer carpeted floors, a reading area, cherry wood furniture, a private bathroom, and a bathtub or shower. The hotel is just a 5 minute walk away from Via Veneto, and within walking distance of the Repubblica Metro Station.
Day 7. Rome
Today you will get to enjoy a full free day! If you want to experience some of the best things to do in Rome, then you should visit the iconic Colosseum. Walk around this historic landmark and then explore around the nearby Roman Forum after, before indulging in delicious dinner at a local restaurant tonight.
Please Note: For journeys that begin in Venice on a Wednesday (rather than a Monday), the Vatican tour will be on Day 7 rather than Day 8 and Day 8 will be a free day in Rome prior to the farewell dinner.
Vatican City
Day 8. Rome
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before departing for a tour of Vatican City and Museums. Your expert guide will lead you through the masterful collections of ancient sculptures, medieval tapestries, and Renaissance paintings. The tour here will end at the iconic Sistine Chapel, where the Pope is elected.
Afterwards, you will visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in Christendom. Marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà as well as Bernini’s seven-story bronze canopy located above the main altar.
For your final night on holiday in Italy, you will enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant with your group.
Colosseum in Rome
A Tip For Your Trip: Please note that the visit of St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to availability based on the events planned by the Pope.
Day 9. Depart Rome
Unfortunately, your small escorted holiday in Italy has come to an end. Have one last breakfast at the hotel, take your transfer to the airport, and board your flight home.
A Tip For Your Trip: Please advise your flight information as airfare is not included in this package
Transfer from Rome hotel to Rome airport
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