Italy Family Journey: Venice to Rome
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Tour Code:
3282-7014
Start City:
Venice
End City:
Rome
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Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
8 days
Age Requirement:
7+ Years Old
Tour Capacity:
20
Physical Rating:
2 - Classic
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Tour Itinerary
Explore Venice’s mazelike canals, create your own Venetian mask, experience the genius of Leonardo da Vinci at a museum dedicated to his fantastic inventions, follow in the footsteps of gladiators at the Roman Colosseum, learn to make pasta from scratch at a cooking class in Florence.
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Day 1
VeniceArrive today in time to meet your fellow travelers at a welcome gathering this evening. Your arrival transfer is included.
Transport: Travel from the airport to your hotel and get ready for an unforgettable journey.
Activity: The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
Accommodation: Savoia & Jolanda Spa (or similar)
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Day 2
VeniceTake a walking tour of Venice, discovering winding lanes, marble palaces, and cobblestoned squares aflutter with pigeons. Then visit a glass-blowing workshop to watch a master craftsman at work. We'll learn about the ancient technique of glass production while watching the creation of a unique piece. Afterwards, opt to hop aboard the city's preferred mode of transportation: the gondola. This afternoon, try your hand at the centuries-old art of Venetian mask making. Watch how the mask mold is constructed and wrapped with papier-mâché, then use the tools of the trade to create your very own masterpiece.
Activity: Explore the city's off-the-beaten-path hotspots and hidden gems with your guide who knows all the insider tips. Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture and see Venice from a unique perspective. Get ready for a memorable, energetic experience in one of the world's most romantic cities!
Activity: Learn about the fascinating art of Venetian glassmaking from skilled local artisans. Watch a master craftsman in his factory as he turns something rather ordinary into an exquisite work of art. Visit the gift shop on your way out to take a piece of Venice home with you.
Activity: Dive into the atmosphere of the legendary Venetian Carnival and its traditional papier-mâché masks. What were the most popular masks? How were they made? This is a highly creative activity where kids get to choose their favourite mask shape and then decorate with colourful paints, elegant pearls, bright feathers, and much more!
Accommodation: Savoia & Jolanda Spa (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 3
Venice to FlorenceCatch a train to Florence—celebrated as the birthplace of the Renaissance. In Piazza della Repubblica—site of the city's forum during ancient Roman times—take a spin on an antique wooden carousel, riding atop galloping horses and gilded carriages. Channel your inner inventor with a visit to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, dedicated to the famed Italian artist and engineer. Explore da Vinci's creativity and genius as you interact with an astonishing array of machines, brought to life from drawings the artist created hundreds of years ago. Cap off the day with a gelato treat!
Transport: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Activity: Join your CEO for a walk to the Piazza della Repubblica - site of the city's ancient Roman forum - then ride on a unique wooden carousel maintained by the same family for five generations.
Activity: With over 40 working machines recreated from da Vinci's notebooks, interacting is definitely encouraged at this museum - go ahead, spin those wheels, knobs and levers! Discover the genius of his highly engineered bridges, hydraulic machines, and artillery designs. See a life-size "ornithopter" - da Vinci's dream flying machine.
Accommodation: Hotel Albani Firenze (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 4
FlorenceBegin the morning with a walking tour of Florence's historic center, an enchanting warren of stone lanes bursting with treasures. Later, take part in a hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn how to make fresh pasta—then enjoy it for dinner!
Activity: Head out for a walk through the heart of Florence with your CEO, passing magnificent structures that truly bring the Italian Renaissance to life. Take a new approach to sightseeing by learning more about the artists behind the monuments than the monuments themselves.
Activity: Take part in the tradition of making fresh pasta in a real Italian kitchen, then enjoy your creations for dinner. Preparing delicious foods with simple ingredients and the right technique - it's a skill you can bring back home!
Free Time: Enjoy some free time to explore this historic city, home to many Renaissance treasures.
Accommodation: Hotel Albani Firenze (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 5
FlorenceToday is free to explore on your own or take part in optional activities. Choose to join our guide for an excursion by train to the city of Pisa and see just how far the tower leans. Those spending the day in Florence can visit the city's enormous, red-tiled cathedral—known as the Duomo—which took more than 140 years to complete; or marvel at Michelangelo's David in the Accademia Gallery; experience Medici court life at the Palazzo Vecchio; and more.
Free Time: There's lots to see and do in this city known as the "cradle of the Renaissance". Enjoy a full day to explore!
Accommodation: Hotel Albani Firenze (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 6
Florence/RomeRide the rails to Rome, home to one of history's greatest empires. Enjoy a CEO-led walking tour of Piazza del Popolo—which features twin churches and a towering obelisk—and take in the sunset from the Spanish Steps.
Transport: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Activity: Built to connect the hilltop Trinità dei Monti church with the Piazza di Spagna (or Spanish Square) below, the Spanish Steps are a colourful example of Baroque architecture from 18th century Rome. Opt to climb its 136 steps, or simply watch the crowds weave through this popular tourist attraction.
Activity: Take a walk in the "peoples square" or Piazza del Popolo. Explore the oval "square" admiring the churches and gaze up at the ancient obelisk. This is a perfect place to people watch!
Accommodation: Starhotels Michelangelo (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 7
RomeStep inside the ancient Colosseum, where gladiatorial contests took place before cheering crowds and fierce animals were once set loose. Then head to a local gladiator school and learn how to become a Roman warrior! Delve into gladiatorial history and examine authentic artifacts including shields, swords, and armor. With the guidance of an instructor, venture into an arena to safely train and fight other new centurions—and feel the thrill of handling your own wooden sword and shield. Later, join an optional walk to St. Peter's Square or choose to visit the Vatican or the Roman Forum. This evening, gather for a festive pizza dinner to celebrate our Italian adventure.
Activity: Enjoy a visit to this famous spot, the scene of many bloody gladiator fights for the entertainment of ancient Rome's aristocracy. Take a tour of the old venue—a UNESCO World Heritage site—and feel free to walk around on your own. No battles, please! Please note that this must be booked in combination with the Roman Forum Visit and will include a visit to Palatine Hill.
Activity: Go back 2,000 years in time at the Gladiator School of Rome. First, visit the museum to see and touch authentic weapons and gear used by gladiators and Roman legionaries. Then, learn the basic techniques of gladiatorial sword fighting from a skilled instructor and challenge other new centurions, either in the outdoor arena (weather permitting) or indoors, using play-safe materials.
Accommodation: Starhotels Michelangelo (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 8
RomeDepart at any time.
Activity: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
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7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Train, boat, taxi, metro, walking
Your Family Journeys Moment: Venetian Mask Making For Kids, Venice Your Foodie Moment: Florence Pasta Cooking Class, Florence Your Discover Moment: Florence Your Family Journeys Moment: Gladiator School Lesson, Rome. Arrival transfer. Guided Venice city tour and glass blowing demonstration. Leonardo Da Vinci museum. Walking tour of Florence. Visit Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
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- High-traffic areas will receive more frequent cleaning
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G Adventures has always carefully selected accommodation partners for high standards and local roots. Travelling in small groups means that the stay is in smaller hotels too, with fewer guests — which means less daily contact with others outside your group in public spaces. Now G Adventures is working with accommodation partners to optimize their health, safety and cleanliness procedures, as well as creating additional measures for physical distancing. Here are some of the things G Adventures is working on to help keep you safe:
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- Wherever possible, groups will stay on the lower floors to limit elevator use
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