Essential Italy

Day 1: Arrival in Rome

Welcome to Italy the Land of the Mystique! On arrival in Rome, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Check-in and relax. Rome comes alive at night and you should not miss the opportunity to see its most beautiful monuments illuminated. In the evening we recommend you to enjoy this panoramic Rome Illuminations tour which starts at around 1900 hours. Overnight stay at hotel.

One-way transfer from Rome Airport to City Center Hotel – Private Basis from CIA Airport

Day 2: Rome

This tour will be an amazing experience among the incredible amount of artwork that can be found here: from the Belvedere Courtyard and the Pio-Clementino Museum where beautiful ancient Greek and Roman sculptures are located, to the Gallery of candelabra, the Gallery of geographic maps, the Gallery of tapestries, until arriving to the enchanting Sistine Chapel.

Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are widely regarded as the finest artwork ever created; take your time to look carefully at the marvelous details of the vault of the Sistine Chapel over your heads, and be amazed by one of the most famous frescoes in the world, the Last Judgment, behind the main altar.

After the visit of the marvelous complex of the Vatican Museums, our local guide will take you to the imposing St. Peter’s square from where you will have privileged access to the interior of St. Peter’s Basilica, in order to explore and admire the beautiful decoration, and in particular the very famous Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s baldachin.

Day 3: Rome to Florence + Afternoon Tour of Pisa

Today check-out from your hotel and walk to the nearby train station to take your train from Rome to Florence. Upon arrival at Florence, walk to your hotel and check-in.

Later head out through the picturesque Tuscan countryside to the charming city of Pisa. Once we arrive in Pisa, your knowledgeable guide will lead you to the emblematic Piazza dei Miracoli where they will regale you with the wonders of the square. Your eyes will be drawn to the Leaning Tower that you can explore from the outside as well as the exterior of the Baptistery and other striking monuments before we make our way inside the Cathedral. Return back to your hotel by afternoon.

Later this evening you are free to relax or explore Florence on your own. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4: Florence to Venice with transfers – Walking Tour + Afternoon Gondola Ride

Today morning, check-out from your hotel and walk to the nearby rail station for your journey to Venice. Upon arrival at the train station, reach your centrally-located hotel (on your own). Relax for some time.

We proceed with a romantic and relaxing afternoon. Outdoors visit with the Tourist Guide of the area between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, passing by some special places: Teatro la Fenice, Scala del Bovolo, Rialto Bridge. Later take a Gondola Ride, cruising through the Grand Canal, passing by some special places: Teatro la Fenice, Scala del Bovolo, Rialto Bridge. At the end embarking on a gondola (up to 6 people per gondola) for a fascinating 35 minutes ride on the Grand Canal (S. Maria della Salute area) and minor canals (Fenice area) – The tour ends with the landing at the station Bauer. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5: Venice

On this tour you will reach Murano, Burano and Torcello from St Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice: the boarding point is in Riva degli Schiavoni, a few steps from St Mark’s Square. Get onboard a comfortable motorboat with a covered cabin and set off to discover the lagoon.

Let the beauty of cruising around Venice sweep you away: as you head towards the islands you will admire the lagoon in all its beauty and fall in love with the view of the city as seen from afar. You will be accompanied by a multilingual guide who will tell you interesting cultural facts on what you see.

Day 6: Departure

Today morning check-out from your hotel and you will be transferred to the Airport to catch your return flight back home.