7 Day Venice, Florence and Rome - by high speed train

Itinerary:

Day 1 Welcome to Venice. Transfer to your hotel in Venice Mestre and check-in. Rest of the day at your disposal to explore Venice on your own, deepen your interest and knowledge. Venice city center is only 20 minutes away from your hotel, then get lost in the Venetian alleys, visit the Dodge Palace, or take a Gondola Ride. Overnight in Venice. 3*Hotel, Villa Constanza or similar.

Day 2 Venice: After breakfast, make your way to the meeting point for your half-day excursion to discover the wonders of the Venetian Lagoon joining our Murano and Burano Island tour (starting time 10:30 am or 2pm, duration 4 hours). This is the right opportunity for those who wish to explore the islands of Murano and Burano without being in a hurry, with enough time to stroll around the islands and get lost into their beauty and more hidden corners. The tour will start in St. Mark's Square area where you will board a panoramic boat and leave towards the northern part of the lagoon. The first stop will be Murano Island, famous for its glass production and picturesque views. Here, we will have the chance to visit a glass factory and observe a local artist giving shape to a glass piece of art. The excursion along the lagoon's beauty will proceed towards one of the most beautiful and peaceful islands of the lagoon: Burano Island. This island is famous for its colorful houses and apart from being a paradise for photography lovers, it is home to a long tradition of lace production. Enough free time will be left to stroll around the island and enjoy the peaceful atmospheres that can still be found here. With eyes full of beauty and camera cards full of memories to cherish, we will then catch our motorboat ride back to Venice. Overnight in Venice, 3*Hotel, Villa Constanza or similar. (B) 

Day 3 Venice to Florence: After breakfast, proceed to Venice Mestre Train Station to take your 9:25am high-speed train to Florence; you will be there in only 2 hours. Upon arrival, proceed to your centrally located 3- star hotel. It is then, time to discover the Capital of The Renaissance joining our Florence highlights and Medici Family walking tour (starting time 1:45 pm, duration 2 hours). Our professional guide will escort you on a tour across years of history safely preserved within the architecture, buildings, churches, and art that were sponsored by the Medici Family. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to observe Palazzo Medici, Palazzo Vecchio, the most important civil building in the city, where you will also admire the open-air sculptures found within the Loggia Della Signoria. You will also contemplate the Pitti Palace which was home to the Medici family. Strolling along the banks of The Arno River will bring you to Ponte Vecchio, a
bridge famous for its beautiful gold jewelry. On the top of the bridge, you will find the hidden Vasari Corridor, which allowed the Medici family to travel secretly and safely from their home to the Pitti Palace to the government building, Palazzo Vecchio. Overnight in Florence 3* Hotel, Firenze Hotel or similar. (B)    

Day 4 Florence 1 Stop Florence After breakfast, enjoy time at your leisure. A whole day at your disposal will give you the freedom to do whatever you want. Learn more about Florence, visit Cinque Terre, or discover the beauty of Tuscany, Chianti, and Siena. Just let us know at the time of booking, we can organize everything for you, we have a lot of ideas and proposals. Overnight in Florence at 3* Hotel, Firenze Hotel or similar. (B)  

Day 5 Florence to Rome: After breakfast, proceed to Florence Train Station to take your 9:20 am high-speed train to Rome. You will be in Rome in only 1 and a half hours. Upon arrival proceed to your centrally located hotel. A little time for relaxing, then it is time to discover the Eternal City taking advantage of your 24‑hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass to see all the city's highlights Great for visitors who want to explore Rome without an organized itinerary or schedule, this all-day pass, on a comfortable audio-guide-accompanied double-decker coach lets you access all the highlights of the city independently. The buses, which run all day, make stops at many major attractions, including Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. You can get off whenever you choose, and then catch another bus when you are ready to move on. A map and audio guide are included to give you an explanation of the main sights. Overnight in Rome at 3* Hotel, Regio Hotel or similar. (B)  

Day 6 Rome: After breakfast, full day at leisure. Head out and explore Rome to the fullest! Prepare to mix and match 2500+ years of history and discover your own version of Rome. The Eternal City dazzles with iconic Roman ruins, a wealth of art and architecture, and lively historic squares, but Rome can also overwhelm first-time visitors who want to see as many highlights as possible in a limited amount of time. We can organize any kind of tour and activities for you; Vatican Museum, Catacomb tours, Golf cart tours, we have a lot of ideas and proposals. Overnight in Rome at 3* Hotel, Regio Hotel or similar. (B)  

Day 7 Rome: Today is Arrivederci Roma. After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

Please note: Rates do not include city taxes. City tax will be paid directly at the reception hotel desk at the arrival or at the checkout according to the local city board procedure. City tax will change according to hotel category (3 - 6euros/ per day)

Hotels are subject to availability at time of booking. In the rare event that the mentioned hotel is unavailable, you will be accommodated in another centrally located hotel of the same star rating.

Extend your stay with a Pre or Post accommodations. Please call us directly at 1.800.385.3650.

TRANSFERS: Airport transfers are included per itinerary only when airfare is purchased from Classic Holidays. Taxi service or private ground transfers are available for those purchasing their airfare elsewhere at additional cost.

Price Excludes: Airfare & airport taxes (except those which are specified), passports & visas, laundry, telephone calls, drinks, food  not indicated in the itinerary, expenses of a personal nature, excess luggage and transfer of the same, optional excursions & excursions during the cruise, gratuities of any kind, Personal expenses, Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts