☆ You’ll be swept away by the beauty of Italy on this tour of its three most iconic cities: Rome, Venice, and Florence.
☆ On a free day, take your gelato for a walk along cobblestone streets while discovering il dolce far niente (the sweetness of doing nothing).
☆ Visit ancient ruins in Rome before people watching in its vibrant piazzas.
☆ Discover the incomparable charm of Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance.
☆ Walk along the stunning canals in Venice.
ALL PRICES ARE IN USD
PAYMENT POLICY:
Full Payment is Required at the Time of Booking
Optional And Extension Programs:
☆ Since the seats are limited, We recommend you to choose those optional and extension programs with your booking together.
No Extra Deposit Payment.
Group Size:
☆ 10-40 Each Departure Date.
Hotel Upgrade:
☆ Upgrade to 4-Star City Centre Hotel: U$499/person
☆ Upgrade to 5-Star City Centre Hotel: U$999/person
Upgrade To Business Class:
☆ (Only Available For USA -- Europe International Round Trip) Cost Extra U$4000/person.
Arrive in Rome, find your own transportation to your hotel or you can choose the optional private airport pick-up service ($120 / Person--Minimum to 2 ppl ). After settling in at the hotel, you can begin exploring the city on your own. Overnight stay in Rome.
Have breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, enjoy some leisure time to explore around then set out for a guided tour covering three of Rome’s top archaeological sites. Step inside the Colosseum, the iconic amphitheater that housed gladiator battles for centuries. Traverse paths once walked by Julius Caesar while exploring the ruins of Rome’s former political, social, and commercial center, The Roman Forum. Take in views of the city from Palatine Hill, the place from which – legend has it – Romulus founded the city in 753 BCE.
Spend the rest of the day exploring the historic cobblestone streets of Rome on your own, or join the optional programs (details below). Overnight stay in Rome.
Approximately tour duration is 3 hours
Optional program (day): Piazzas & Fountains of Rome Excursion: U$119/person
You’ll stroll through the artistic heart of Rome while discovering its celebrated piazzas – the Italian equivalent of town squares – and fountains. Visit Piazza Navona, arguably Rome’s most famous piazza, home to the ornate Fountain of the Four Rivers. See the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi (a parish for Rome’s French community); the 2nd-century era Pantheon (one of Rome’s best-preserved monuments); and the legendary Trevi Fountain (of La Dolce Vita fame). The tour ends at the 135 travertine Spanish Steps that ascend from Piazza di Spagna.
Approximately tour duration is 3 hours
* Please be advised that the tour guide will leave the meeting point details with the hotel reception, please make your own way to the specified meeting point.
Optional program (evening): Indulge in an authentic Italian meal for dinner: U$49/person
Approximately tour duration is 1.5 hours
* Please be advised that the tour guide will leave the meeting point details with the hotel reception, please make your own way to the specified meeting point.
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Rome on your own or join the optional program and visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a guide. Overnight stay in Rome.
Optional program (day): Skip-the-line guided tour of the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. U$129/person
Along its 4 miles of halls and corridors, the Vatican Museums showcase one of the world’s greatest art collections. Highlights include Michelangelo’s ceiling fresco in the Sistine Chapel; and Museo Pio-Cementino’s impeccable Greek and Roman statues set in rooms filled with Raphael frescoes. End your Vatican visit at the incredible St. Peter’s Basilica, appreciating the cupola (dome) designed by Michelangelo and the atmospheric St. Peter’s Square.
Approximately tour duration is 2.5 hours
* Please be advised that the tour guide will leave the meeting point details with the hotel reception, please make your own way to the specified meeting point.
Grab breakfast at the hotel, self-transfer to the train station, Roma termini to catch the high-speed train to Florence (Firenze). Arrive in Florence, the heart of the Renaissance, and make your way to the hotel on your own. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace. Overnight stay in Florence.
After breakfast, join a guided walking tour of Florence’s Historic Center where you’ll discover the hidden secrets of the Tuscan capital. Start at the beautiful Piazza della Repubblica, before heading to Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, an open-air market set beneath Renaissance-era arches. Continue your walk through enchanting Florence until you reach its most famous bridge: Ponte Vecchio. This medieval stone bridge is notable both for the shops built along it and its status as Florence’s sole surviving bridge after the Second World War. Make your way to Piazza Della Signoria where you’ll find a copy of Michelangelo’s David statue and the imposing Palazzo Vecchio, a fortress palace turned present-day mayor’s office. End the tour at Piazza San Giovanni, home to the impressive Florence Cathedral, with its terracotta-colored Brunelleschi cupola and the famous Giotto Belltower. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Florence.
Approximate tour duration is 1-1.5 hours
Have breakfast at the hotel, then spend the day wandering around the extraordinary city (and its UNESCO World Heritage Site-listed historic center) on your own. Or join the optional excursion to Pisa (more details below). Overnight stay in Florence.
Optional program: Half-Day Tour to Pisa & The Leaning Tower: U$159/person
No trip to Italy is complete without a photo at the iconic leaning tower. Take a guided walking tour of Piazza Dei Miracoli (an important center of medieval art) and visit the spectacular Pisa Cathedral before spending time at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, learning all about the history of the vibrant University city along the way.
Approximately tour duration is 3 hours
* Please be advised that the tour guide will leave the meeting point details with the hotel reception, please make your own way to the specified meeting point.
After breakfast, self-transfer to the rail station, Firenze Santa Maria Novella, to catch the high-speed train to Venezia Santa Lucia in Venice (Venezia). Once you arrive in the romantic city of Venice, self-transfer to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Built across 100+ small islands, Venice is a pleasure to explore on foot. Get lost on its winding streets, and stumble across hidden cafes and cultural gems along the way. Overnight stay in Venice.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then set off on a guided walking tour through Venice. Today will take you along fascinating streets and across glittering canals. Admire Piazza San Marco (the city’s main public square), where its namesake Basilica, the Gothic-style Doge’s Palace, the Campanile (belltower), and the Clock Tower are located. Soak up the lively atmosphere of the Campo, a bustling square next to the Church of Santa Maria. Continue to marvel at the grand Basilica of San Giovanni e Paolo, uncover legendary tales of Marco Polo and finally return to St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco) by strolling through the main Venetian shopping street, the Mercerie, and immerse yourself in the historic buzz of the city. The rest of the day is at your leisure to continue discovering this unique city at your own pace. Overnight stay in Venice.
Approximate tour duration is 1-1.5 hours.
Optional program: Gondola Ride Experience: U$79/person
Take an unforgettable 35-minute gondola ride through the charming waterways of Venice, including the iconic Grand Canal.
Note: This is a shared gondola (up to five people per boat). Meeting point: CALLE LARGA ASCENSIONE, 1256
After Breakfast, make your own transfer to the airport for your departure flight or you can choose the optional private airport drop-off service ( $120 / Person--Minimum to 2 ppl ). Please note: the Hotel room check-out time is 11:00 AM, later check-out is available for an additional cost.
1. Round-trip international flight from New York for NO additional charge
The following departure cities are available for additional charge:
Additional U$300/person | Chicago / Boston / Fort Lauderdale / Washington DC |
Additional U$300/person | Los Angeles / Raleigh Durham / Houston / Las Vegas / San Francisco |
Additional U$500/person | Austin / Albuquerque / Oklahoma City / Philadelphia / Cleveland / Indianapolis / Detroit / Miami / Charlotte / Dallas / Portland / Seattle / Oakland / Phoenix / Sacramento / Denver / Baltimore / Atlanta / Minneapolis / Orlando / San Diego |
Additional U$700/person | Vancouver / Montreal / Toronto |
Land-only package without round-trip international flight ticket: minus U$200/person
2) Ground transportation ( BY BUS )
3) Hand-picked 4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF
4) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda
5) Food as specified on the itinerary
6) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule
7) Air tax and fuel surcharge
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1. Travel insurance
2. Any personal expenses
3. Tour extensions and optional programs
4. A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping of U$160/person is required and payable by Credit Card Before Your Final Payment Due Date.
5. Single Supplement Fee (Our tour price is based on double occupancy. If a single passenger is traveling alone and not sharing a room for the entire trip, the tour price charged to the single traveler will be double the standard tour price.)
6. Baggage is not included in this tour fare. The passenger is responsible for paying the fees associated with Baggage cost if there are any to the Airline directly and prior to departure.
FLIGHT CHOICE:
☆ Regular Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with moderate layover time: + U$0
☆ Express Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with limited layover time of less than 6 hours each way
Price: U$399/person
☆ Swift Flight: You will take a direct flight with no layover guaranteed (if there is (an) direct flight(s) service already existing between your departure gateway and the arrival gateway of your destination country)
Price: U$699/person
☆ Business Class Flight Upgrade: U$4000/person
HOTEL UPGRADE:
☆ Guaranteed city center 4 star hotel: U$599/person
☆ Upgrade to city center 5 star hotel: U$999/person
☆ Private Airport Pick up / Drop off Service: U$120/person one way (Minimum To 2 PP).
☆ Day 5 & 8: Upgrade first class train tickets: U$100/person (two way)
OPTIONAL PROGRAMS (BOOK ONSITE):
☆ Day 3: Piazzas & Fountains of Rome Excursion: U$119/person
☆ Day 3: Indulge in an authentic Italian meal for dinner: U$49/person
☆ Day 4: Skip-the-line Guided Tour of Vatican Museums, St. Peter"s Basilica, and Sistine Chapel: U$129/person
☆ Day 7: Half-Day Tour to Pisa & The Leaning Tower: U$159/person
☆ Day 9: Gondola Ride in Venice: U$79/person
Stay Like A Local-Extensions:
1) Return Flight Extension-3 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included )
Price: U$1299/person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
2) Return Flight Extension-5 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included)
Price: U$1399/person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
3) Return Flight Extension: 6-20 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included)
Price: U$1499/person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*Please note the exact departure date may be selected at a later point prior to final payment or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.
4) Return Flight Extension: 6-30 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included) (Depart from other European Cities)
Price: U$1899/person
Included:
*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary
*Please note the exact departure date or return city may be selected at a later point prior to final payment or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.
*Return flight from Milan / Venice / Rome / London / Dublin / Barcelona / Madrid / Lisbon / Amsterdam / Brussels / Zurich / Berlin / Munich / Frankfurt / Prague / Vienna / Budapest
ITALY DOES NOT REQUIRE A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.
Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm
Starting from 2025, all visitors that currently do not need a visa to enter Europe will be expected to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization (European Travel Information and Authorization System).
Learn about ETIAS:https://www.etiasvisa.com
More about Travel Documents
*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.
*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.
*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.
*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.
*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.
*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).
HAND-PICKED 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Rome: Marcella Royal Hotel or similar Florence: UNAHOTELS Vittoria Firenze or similar Venice: Hotel NH Venezia Laguna Palace or similar |
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