Grand Tour of Italy

Day 1: Rome - Arrival
Transfer from airport to the hotel, free time at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Rome - Vatican City
After breakfast, departure to visit the Vatican city. Guided excursion to visit Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica without queue. Upon arrival your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collection of the w orld. Admire th  beautiful spiral stairway the gallery of tapestries and geographical maps, before arriving at the famous Sistine Chapel and the
unforgettable Basilica! Afternoon, free time at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Rome - Archaeological Rome
Breakfast at hotel. Morning at disposal for personal visits. In the afternoon departure from hotel to the Archaeological Area, to have a complete guided tour of the Colosseum , Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Access the Palatine hill with no line and discover the hill where Rome was fou ded at the beginning. Then reach the Colosseum and be amazed by this monument that is the symbol of Rome in the world. The Amphitheatre created to entertain ancient Roman citizens with bloody shows of gladiators, animals and cruel games, is now one of the most fascinating landmark of the City. Then, walk on the original path of ancient Rome along the Via Sacra and see the Temples of Vesta, Antonino and Faustina,
the ancient Basilica Julia and Aemilia and dream about the glorious past of the Roman Empire. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Rome - Florence .
After breakfast, private transfer from hotel to Termini railway
station and transfer by train (2nd class ticket, high speed) to Florence. Upon arrival, private transfer from Santa MariaNovella railway station to the hotel. In the afternoon Florenceguided city tour. Crossing the beautiful and green hills ofFlorence we reach the picturesque Etruscan-Roman villageof Fiesole that towers above Florence and the Arno Valley.Heading back to the city by bus, we will ride through thefamous Lungarno (way along the Arno River) we will reachthe Basilica di Santa Croce. Our walking tour will continue toPiazza Signoria, heart of the city social life. Here we will admirethe architecture of Palazzo Vecchio and the famous statuesof Loggia de’ Lanzi. Our Guide will finish the tour inside theUffizi Gallery, where we will admire without queuing theimpressive and magnificent paintings of Leonardo, Giotto,Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raffaello. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Florence - Venice
After breakfast, private transfer from hotel to Santa MariaNovella Station and transfer by train (2nd class ticket, highspeed) to Vneice. Upon arrival, private transfer to the hotel.In the afternoon excursion to discover the Murano island, towatch the antique art of making glasses. Then proceeds to thecharacteristic Island of Burano renowned for lace making and
Torcello with its old Cathedral and its atmosphere of remoteVenetian past. Return to St Mark’s Square. Overnight at hotel.Day 6: VeniceAfter breakfast, walking tour of Venice and Doge’s Palace.Have a walk outdoors (no entries) through the most characteristicand important places for the history of Venice. A qualified and experienced guide will escort you through themillennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the
past full of charm of this unique city. At the end of the walking
tour, visit of the Doge’s Palace. Palazzo Ducale representedfor centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In hissplendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpiecesof painting, the Duke and his Council controlled thefate of a thousand-year history republic. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Venice - Milan
After breakfast, private transfer from hotel to Venice railway station and transfer by train (2nd class ticket, high speed) n. Upon arrival, private transfer from Milan railway station to the hotel. In the afternoon join a tour of the best of Milan, home to an incredible patrimony of art and culture
which includes one of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest masterpieces: the Last Supper, which is housed at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan and has earned a spot in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This half day sightseeing tour includes the pre-booked entrance to the masterpiece, guaranteeing exclusive no line entry and an intimate viewing of the Last
Supper and a walking tour, introducing you to Italy’s most stylish city. Stop by the alluring Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping gallery, a 19th century glass vaulted shopping arcade. Brimming with fashionable shops and cafes, it is often called the “salotto di Milano” or “Milan’s drawing room” for its importance over the years as a common meeting point for the people of Milan. Visit the medieval Sforza Castle. A grand medieval Castle and fortress, the Sforzesco was once seat and residence for the ruling family of Milan and now houses several of the city’s museums and art collections. Next, tour the splendid Duomo, one of the world’s largest,
most striking Gothic cathedrals. Some 135 spires and 3,200 statues are crammed onto the roof and facade of the building. Finally, visit Milan’s most famous Opera House, the fabulous La Scala Theatre. Founded in 1778 and still in use, some of the world’s greatest musicians and opera singers have performed here including Pavarotti and Giuseppe Verdi, whose famous operas such as Falstaff often premiered in this very theatre. At the end of the excursion, back to the hotel and overnight.
Day 8: Milan and come back home
After breakfast, private transfer from hotel to Milan airport.
Arrivederci!

Highlights day by day
DAY Accommodation
1° - 3° ROME
5-star hotels: Hotel Ambasciatori Palace, 5 stars in Rome or similar
4-star hotels: Hotel Ariston, 4 stars in Rome or similar
3-star hotels: Hotel Siviglia, 3 stars in Rome or similar
4° FLORENCE
5-star hotels: Hotel Golden Tower, 5 stars in Florence or similar
4-star hotels: Hotel B4 Astoria, 4 stars in Florence or similar
3-star hotels: Hotel Corona d’Italia, 3 stars in Florence or similar
5° - 6° VENICE
5-star hotels: Hotel Boscolo Venice, 5 stars in Venice or similar
4-star hotels: Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, 4 stars in Venice or similar
3-star hotels: Hotel Carlton Capri, 3 stars in Venice or similar
7° MILAN
5-star hotels: Hotel Boscolo Milan, 5 stars in Milan or similar
4-star hotels: Hotel Sheraton Four Points, 4 stars in Milan or similar
3-star hotels: Hotel Ibis Centro, 3 stars in Milan or similar
1° - 7° Accommodation in standard room in bed & breakfast
DAY Services/Excursions/Experiences/Meals as follow
1° ROME Private transfer from Rome airport to the hotel.
2° ROME Half day regular Tour “Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters’ Basilica”, including pick up from
hotel centrally located, entrance with no line, professional guided tour.
3° ROME Half day regular Tour “Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine hill”, including pick up at hotel and transport
entrance with no line at the Colosseum & archaeological area professional guided tour.
4° ROME - FLORENCE
Private transfer from hotel in Rome to railway station, transfer by train (2nd class ticket, high speed)
Rome-Florence, private transfer from Florence railway station to hotel, Regular Florence city tour
including professional guide, visit of Fiesole by fully-fitted GT coach, Uffizi Gallery ticket and reservation,
walking tour.
5° FLORENCE - VENICE
Private transfer from hotel in Florence to railway station, transfer by train (2nd class ticket, high
speed) Florence-Venice, private transfer from Venice railway station to the hotel; Regular excursion
to Murano, Burano, Torcello
6° VENICE Excursion “Walking Tour of Venice and Doge’s Palace”, including guided walking tour of Venice and
skip the line entrance ticket to Doge’s Palace.
7° MILAN
Private transfer from hotel in Venice to railway station, transfer by train (2nd class ticket, high speed)
Venice-Milan, private transfer from Milan railway station to hotel, regular excursion “Grand tour of
Milan”, including transport, guided tour, entrance fee to “The Last Supper”
8° MILAN Private transfer from hotel to Milan airport

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Note:RATES PER PERSON valid for minimum 2 participants. During Bank Holiday, fairs and events periods supplements that will be reconfirmed upon booking could be applied. The above program is just a suggestion. It can be partially changed, adding extra overnight in each of the mentioned cities or introducing other services such as sightseeing tours, local guide services, private visits, meals in typical restaurants. Children policy: Infant 0/1,99 free of charge.