This 8 day program is a comprehensive fast-paced tour featuring the highlights of Italy in a brief visit. For more leisurely options, please check our longer-stay tours.DAY 1, Sunday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your j...View Full Itinerary
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Tour Info
Tour Operator: Gate1 Tours
Tour Length: 8 days
Tour Code: IT-8DAFFIT-09
Tour Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
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Here's how it works:
If at any time before your initial deposit date you find the same tour for less simply send us a copy of the quote and we will match the deal plus we will even send you a $100 VISA gift card as a thank you for your business. You can use your $100 VISA gift card to make purchases anywhere VISA credit cards are accepted.
Tour Itinerary
This 8 day program is a comprehensive fast-paced tour featuring the highlights of Italy in a brief visit. For more leisurely options, please check our longer-stay tours.DAY 1, Sunday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journeyDAY 2, Monday - Arrive in Venice
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Dinner |
DAY 3, Tuesday - Venice City Tour
Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its fine glasswork industry. Then, visit St. Mark's Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doge's Palace, whose facade features a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own
Optional: Gondola Ride with Music (PM)
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 4, Wednesday - Pisa Sightseeing En Route to Florence
Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany to Pisa. On arrival, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. The four monuments of this extraordinary piazza make for a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. En route to Florence, visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a wine tasting with local specialties
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
DAY 5, Thursday - Florence City Tour
Today's morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery's renowned "Gates of Paradise" by Ghiberti. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Florence
Optional: Dinner at a Tuscan Restaurant
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 6, Friday - Sun Route Via Assisi to Rome
Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval city of Assisi, renowned for its 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto's frescoes. Continue to your hotel in Rome
Optional: Dinner with Opera Singers and Illumination Drive
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 7, Saturday - Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter's Square, passing Bernini's famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter's Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo's Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion and is considered to be among the most compelling of all works of art in the Western world. The remainder of the day is at leisure
Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast |
DAY 8, Sunday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast |
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*Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, optional tours, and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Apr 5, Apr 12, May 3, May 17 departures will be accommodated at the Massimo D'Azeglio in Rome This 8 day program is a comprehensive fast-paced tour featuring the highlights of Italy in a brief visit. For more leisurely options, please check our longer-stay tours. |
Package: 8 Day Affordable Italy
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
This first class hotel is situated on the bank of the River Arno, within walking distance of the city center. Massimo D'Azeglio
This first class hotel in the historical center of Rome dates back to 1875. Nord Nuova
This charming superior tourist class hotel located in the center of Rome close to the Opera House. Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal
This first class hotel is located on the Grand Canal and is just a few minutes from the shopping and historical center. |
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