One of the brightest gems of the Tuscany region, Florence, is the treasure trove, birthplace and cradle of the Renaissance.
Upon your arrival in Florence, your driver will transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and unwind at your leisure after your journey.
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After breakfast, join your guide for a comprehensive walking tour of Florence's highlights. Visit the Piazza del Duomo and Baptistery, then head to the Piazza della Repubblica and tour the Oltrarno, where you'll find local craftsmen shops, the Santo Spirito Church, and Michelangelo's first official work. Next, visit the Galleria dell'Accademia to see Michelangelo's famous David statue before ending the tour on the Ponte Vecchio. The rest of the day is at your leisure or consider an optional Uffizi Gallery guided tour.
Today is a free day for you to explore Florence at your leisure. After breakfast, you can embark on independent sightseeing, shopping for souvenirs, or simply relaxing.
If you are interested, you can join our optional cooking class and market tour or a day trip to Pisa.
In the evening, you can attend a wine tasting event arranged exclusively for your small group. You will be able to taste three different wines that have been expertly selected by a sommelier, along with delicious snacks. It's a perfect opportunity to socialize with your fellow travelers.
We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.
Taking a train is one of the best options for traveling from Florence to Rome. Trains in Italy are well-equipped, fast, and conveniently connect these Italian cities from one center to the other.
The capital of Italy, Rome, obtains an unrivaled and unfathomable collection of historical treasures. This safe and welcoming region one of the most popular tourist destinations around the globe.
Upon arrival in Rome, your private driver will transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, meet your guide for a tour of the city's ancient landmarks including the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and more. Admire the masterpieces of renowned artists like Bernini and Borromini. Return to the hotel after the tour and enjoy the evening at leisure.
After breakfast, join your guide for a walking tour of Rome's famous ancient landmarks. Begin at the Roman Forum, a political and civic center dating back 3,000 years. See ancient temples, arches, and buildings like the Temple of Caesar and the Arch of Septimius Severus. Then, visit the adjacent Palatine Hill, site of the city's first settlements. Finally, explore the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater in the Roman world designed for gladiator battles. Return to the hotel in the evening and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
After breakfast, you will meet your guide for a transfer to the Vatican, the world's smallest independent state and a walled enclave.
Once inside, your tour will take you through the private apartments of Julius II, Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries, and Gallery of Candelabra. Then, you will proceed to the Sistine Chapel, where you will have ample time to admire Michelangelo's famous frescoes and learn about the intense relationship between Pope Julius II and Michelangelo that drove the artist to create the greatest work of art the world has ever known.
After a coffee break, your tour continues in the vast open spaces of St. Peter's Basilica, where you will see a stunning Pieta, a world-famous work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo, and Bernini's impressive Papal Canopy, a legacy left to the Basilica by the Barberini family.
Your tour ends in St. Peter's Square, where you can admire Michelangelo's Dome and the gorgeous colonnades designed by Bernini. From there, enjoy a leisurely walk back to the hotel with your guide, with a photo stop at the legendary Castel Sant'Angelo, originally built as a mausoleum, and later used by the popes as a fortress, refuge, and prison.
Please note that the Vatican is a sacred religious site, and thus the dress code for visiting it is applied just as when you visit any church in Italy: no shorts, no uncovered knees and shoulders, and no backpacks. Due to religious services, St. Peter's Basilica may be spontaneously closed, and entrance may not be guaranteed. After the tour, you have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the beauty of Rome on your own.
Today marks the end of your fantastic tour of Italy. After breakfast, your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and take you to the airport for your flight back home. We hope you had a great time and wish you a safe journey. We look forward to working with you on your future vacations!
We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.
What's included
- Accommodation at remarkable downtown hotels;
- Breakfasts at the hotels;
- Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
- Breathtaking sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional English-speaking guides;
- Support line during the trip.
Please note:
1. Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.
2. We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
3. Сity taxes are not included in the price. This is a small tax (1-5 EUR per person per night) collected by many European cities. You will need to pay it at the hotel on checkout.
Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, local city taxes and all personal expenses.
What To Know
Stress-free Booking Book your journey without stress and at convenient pace. You can pay a deposit of 20% to book any tour in any major currency; the final balance will be due 90 days before start date. In event if you decide to change or postpone your trip, you can transfer your deposit to any other packages we offer. Cruise bookings and special offers may be subject to different booking terms.
Trip Assurance If you need our assistance during your trip, you can call our support line available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CET) on weekdays and weekends.
