Best of Venice and Florence
Venice, Italy
- Day By Day
Day 1: Arrival in Venice
Welcome to Venice - one of the most charming cities of Italy. Upon arrival, you have a private water-taxi transfer to the hotel for the check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.
Day 2: Venice Sightseeing
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide in the lobby and enjoy a wonderful walking city tour of all the must-see places.Your sightseeing program starts with a visit to St. Mark's Basilica, where you can see the astonishing Pala D'Oro altar. Next you go up to Loggia dei Cavalli to enjoy the best panoramic views of St. Mark's Square.
Next on your list is the tour of the Doges Palace that includes crossing the Bridge of Sighs, visiting the old prisons and lushly decorated chambers of the Palace.
After the tour return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure or may go on an optional 1-hour gondola ride (170 USD per person).
Day 3: Day at Leisure & Departure
After breakfast and check-out you can explore and enjoy Venice on your own. We suggest visiting the Peggy Guggenheim Collection or joining a carefully planned optional group day trip to the islands of Murano & Burano (55 USD per person).In the afternoon you are met at your hotel by an assistant for a transfer by a water-taxi.
Locked - Included in your tripAl Theatro Palace4-star hotelIT, Campiello Fenice, 1925/A, Venice, 30124
Included Experiences- Half Day Comprehensive Guided Walking Tour
Included Transfers- Arrival Private Water Taxi Transfer
- Departure Private Water Taxi Transfer
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Florence, Italy
- Day By Day
Day 3: Arrival in Florence
Welcome to Florence! Upon arrival, your driver transfers you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.
Day 4: Florence Sightseeing
After breakfast in your hotel, meet with your guide and go on a comprehensive walking tour of Florence's highlights.Today's program includes exploration of the Piazza del Duomo with a visit to the Baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
Your ticket to the Grande Museo del Duomo allows you to visit the other magnificent monuments of Piazza del Duomo in your free time within 72 hours: the Cathedral itself, the Dome and its famous Bell Tower.
As you proceed to the main square of the city - Piazza della Repubblica - you pass by the touristic area of the Strozzi Palace a bustling shopping street, via Tornabuoni.
Then you enter in Oltrarno where you see numerous local craftsmen shops and beautiful Santo Spirito Church and Convent, built for the Agostinian monks. In this very part of the city you can find the first official work of Michelangelo dating back to the age when he was 17 years old.
We also visit the Galleria dell'Accademia to see the famous Michelangelo's statue David as well before ending the tour on the Ponte Vecchio.
After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure or may go on an optional Uffizi Gallery guided tour (160 USD per person).
Day 5: Day at Leisure in Florence & Evening Wine Tasting
Today is reserved for you to explore and enjoy Florence on your own. After breakfast you can do some independent sightseeing, shop for souvenirs or have a good rest.Today you have a chance to join our carefully planned optional cooking class and market tour (191 USD per person) or a day trip to Pisa (150 USD per person).
In the evening meet your fellow travelers for a wine tasting organized for your small group. Enjoy a tasting of 3 different wines selected by the sommelier and paired with snacks.
Day 6: Departure
This is the last day of your amazing tour to Italy! After breakfast your driver meets you at the hotel lobby and takes you to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future vacations!Locked - Included in your tripHotel De La Ville4-star hotelIT, Piazza degli Antinori, 1/r, Florence, 50123
Included Experiences- Half Day Comprehensive Guided Walking TourEmbark on an Italian adventure and enjoy Florence sightseeing with a professional English-speaking guide. Some of the highlights of the walking tour include Piazza della Signoria, Strozzi Palace and the famous statue of David by Michelangelo at Galleria dell'Accademia.
- Evening Wine TastingIn the evening enjoy a wine tasting of 3 different wines selected by the sommelier and paired with snacks.
Included Transfers- Arrival Private Transfer Minivan
- Departure Private Transfer Sedan
- Accommodation at remarkable centrally located 4-star hotels in Venice and Florence;
- Delicious breakfasts at your hotels;
- Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
- 1st class train tickets Venice - Florence;
- Sightseeing tours with professional English-speaking guides in Venice, Florence;
- Wine tasting in Florence;
- All tourist fees & taxes, including tourist city taxes;
- Support line during the trip.
Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.
Note:
- Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.
- We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
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.
