ITINERARY
DESTINATION : FLAVORS OF ITALY
No. of Nights: 6
 
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Flavors of Italy - Itinerary  
       
Day 01: ARRIVE ROME
Arrive Rome, The Eternal City - a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive, and exciting and absolutely unique. Upon arrival in Rome, you will be transferred to your hotel. Later proceed for a City tour of Rome. The Rome open tour offers you the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful hop on - hop off experience, with an itinerary including 14 stops at the most famous sites in Rome. The journey allows you to enjoy 360 degree panoramic views as you travel along your route. During the tour you can choose the option to discover part of the itinerary by a cruise on the Tiber river. You can start the cruise from Isola Tiberina (embark at: Calata degli Anguillara) and proceed up to Ponte Sant'Angelo. Choose to continue by Open bus for the rest of the route. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 02: ROME
Breakfast at the hotel. Day is at leisure or take an optional tour of the Vatican City, the smallest independent sovereign state in the world. In the Vatican Museum, you'll be shown a fine collection of antiquities, including the Sculpture Museum, the fascinating Tapestry Gallery, the Gallery of Maps and the world famous Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo. The tour will then proceed to the Basilica of St. Peter, where you will see the art treasures of the largest Roman Catholic Church in the world, including Michelangelo's 'Pieta'. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 03: ROME - FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer on your own to the train station to board the train to Florence. Arrive Florence - locally known as Firenze, a small expanse of land with awesome beauty, a sun - burnt orange glow on a towering dome is just a facet of this beauty. Upon arrival, transfer on your own to your hotel. Evening at leisure to choose from the various optional tours available such as Accademia Gallery, Uffizi Gallery or simply discover Florence by Foot on your own. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 04: FLORENCE
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a city tour of Florence. During the tour enjoy the romantic Viale dei Colli up to the Piazzale Michelangelo to admire the wonderful panorama, the old city centre, the Duomo Complex, Giotto's bell tower, the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous Porta del Paradiso, the Cathedral with its magnificent Cupola of Brunelleschi, a short walk through the historic streets in the heart of Florence to the renowned Galleria dell' Accademia. Admire the famous David by Michelangelo and other works by the great artist. Later in the afternoon proceed for an excursion to Pisa, which will include a visit to Piazza Dei Miracoli, The Leaning Tower and Baptistry (outside view), the interior of the Cathedral, the historic Scuola Normale - one of the most famous universities in the world, with its beautiful facade. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 05: FLORENCE - VENICE
In the morning transfer on your own to the train station to board your train for Venice. Arrive Venice - La Serenissima, Italy's fabled and famed city of serenity. Upon arrival, transfer on your own to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a Gondola Ride……sit back in your gondola and allow yourself to be serenaded as you float past the palaces of the Grand Canal. You join a flotilla of gondolas gathered around a barge containing musicians and singers to float along the fascinating Grand Canal, glittering in the reflection of the illuminated facades of the sumptuous 'Palazzos'. Return in the dark stillness to some of Venice's interior canals. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 06: VENICE
After breakfast at the hotel, opt for a morning walking tour of the city. Begin with a visit to the St. Mark's Square, the political centre of the Venetian Republic, further enter the Golden Basilica and visit the Ducal Palace, the residence of the Doges and the most important seat of government in the 'Serenissima', the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Later in the day, enjoy Half Day tour of Murano, Burano and Torcello. After sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena and the famous Lido beach resort, the boat arrives in Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Your next stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colours. Further take a short cruise to Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. Only the Cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the church of Santa Fosca remain as testimony of its former glory. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 07: DEPART VENICE
After breakfast transfer on your own to the station / airport for your train / flight back home or onward destination.
 
 
 
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Flavors of Italy - Tour Price (RATES ARE PER PERSON IN EURO’S)
 
Based on 3*
 
HOTEL NAME CITY NAME SGL TWIN TRIPLE CWB CNB
  Hotel Galles or similar Rome 880 700 650 580 395
  Hotel club or similar Florence
  Hotel Palazzo Rosa or similar Venice
 
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Based on 4*
 
HOTEL NAME CITY NAME SGL TWIN TRIPLE CWB CNB
  Hotel Universo or similar Rome 1374 973 889 816 506
  Hotel Grand Adriatico or similar Florence
  Hotel Rialto or similar Venice
 
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Flavors of Italy – (Price Inclusions, Exclusions and Notes)
 
Tour Price Includes:
 02 night’s accommodation in Rome.
02 night accommodation in Florence.
 02 nights accommodation in Venice.
 06 breakfasts at the hotel.
 City Tour in Rome.
 Excursion to Pisa.
 City Tour of Florence.
 Gondola Serenade in Venice.
 Half day tour of Murano, Burano and TorcellO.
 2nd class train tickets from Rome-Florence – Venice.
 Transfer from airport to hotel in Rome on SIC basis.
 
Tour Price Excludes:
 Cost of applicable airfare.
Applicable airport taxes.
 Visa cost.
 Medical Insurance.
 Any meals not specified above.
 Any items of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephone bills, minibar, etc
 Anything not mentioned in the “Includes column”.
 
Notes:
 The above is just an offer, no booking has been made and all confirmations are subject to availability at the time of booking.
 Surcharges may be applicable during peak period; the same will be advised by the hotels at the time of confirmation.
 
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