Italy (07N/08D)

2N Rome – 2N Florence – 1N Milan – 2N Venice

Detailed Itinerary :

Day 1 - Arrive Rome

• Arrive in Rome - seat of the mighty Roman Empire. It boasts astonishing history that very few cities can rival.
• Once you arrive at the airport, get transferred to your hotel
• Head out for your Rome Hop On Hop Off Tour covering all the best loved Rome attractions. The city is home to priceless works of art, including world-class museums, Renaissance frescoes, Byzantine mosaics and medieval piazzas, which are impossible to reproduce even today.
• Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 2 - Rome

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel

• Today, you can opt for a full day excursion to Pompeii, one the world’s most interesting and important archaeological sites, and marvel at the impressive ruins that remain from the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79.
• Explore the remnants of the prosperous Roman town and witness the tragic plaster casts of its citizens that were preserved in the volcanic ash. Head out of Rome and take the Autostrada del Sole south through the beautiful Italian countryside, admiring the rolling hills of Lazio and Campania. The tour includes a stop over at Naples, Italy's largest and most vibrant city for a brief panoramic view of the city before making your way to Pompeii.
• Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 3 - Rome - Florence

After a lovely breakfast at the hotel, prepare for the next leg of your Europe tour

• Following breakfast this morning it’s s time to check out of the hotel and make your way to the station to take a train to Florence. (Train prices not included, available on request)
• Upon arrival please make your way to the hotel and check in.
• Florence is a lovely city famous for its wine growing Tuscany Region. Evening is at leisure for you to explore the city on your own.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 - Florence

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel.

• Set out for a remarkable day as you travel through the lush green landscape of Italy's Arno Valley on your way to Pisa. Discover the history and culture of this magnificent city. Head out early and into the picturesque surroundings of the Arno Valley. The region features rich expanses of land flanked by rolling hills. On your tour, hear commentary about the history, art, and landscape of the area.
• Upon arrival to Pisa, walk through the bright and lively streets and squares of the old town. Visit the many wonderful monuments in and around the cathedral area, as you delve deeper into an impressive history. Of course, no trip to Pisa is complete without a visit to the famous leaning tower. Grab your camera and take a few candid shots with the tower, a popular pastime with visitors to this great city. Tour the fantastic ornate facades that line the streets of Pisa.
• Your tour returns to Florence later in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 - Florence - Milan

• Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel
• Today, travel to Milan, 'the world's design capital'. Check out of the hotel and make your way to the Florence station to take a train to Milan. (Train prices not included, available on request)
• Upon arrival at Milan Station, make your way to the hotel and check in.
• In the afternoon proceed for the Milan HOHO tour. Take in the best of Milan’s fantastic landmarks and tourist attractions on the quick and convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour. From the beautiful Duomo to the Sforza Castle and everything in between, there is no better way to explore Europe’s most elegant city.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 - Milan - Venice

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel

• Check out of the hotel and make your way to the station to take a train to Venice. (Train prices not included, available on request)
• Upon arrival in Venice please make your way to the hotel and Check-in
• Later in the evening you can opt for a gondola ride, cruising through the Grand Canal, without which a trip to Venice would be deemed incomplete. What better way to explore the Land of Canals than on Venetian Gondolas? Glide peacefully among the faded grandeur, Pass beneath elegant bridges and centuries-old palazzos of Venice. Sit back and take in the city views from the water as you're steered through the canals.
• Overnight at Hotel in Venice

Day 7 - Venice

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel

• Spend the day unwinding and relaxing. Later in the afternoon proceed for your scenic island tour. You will witness how beautifully the colored glass is made in Murano Glass making factory, then on to the pretty islands of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colors and Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary.
• Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 8 - Departure

• All great holidays must end. Relish a yummy breakfast at the hotel and pack your bags and memories
• Check-out from the hotel and get transferred to the airport for your onward flight.