ARRIVE VENICE – GONDOLA SERENADE WITH LIVE MUSICIANS
Arrive Venice; you will be transferred to the hotel in Venice. Rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening, enjoy the Gondola Serenade with Live Musicians. Sit back in your gondola and allow yourself to be serenaded as you float past the palaces of the Grand Canal. Duration of tour: 30 mins
We join a flotilla of Gondolas gathered around a barge containing the Musicians and Singers to float along the fascinating Grand Canal, glittering in the reflection of the illuminated facades of the sumptuous Palazzos. Return in the dark stillness of some of Venice’s interior canals. Overnight at the hotel in Venice.
2ARRIVE VENICE – HALF DAY TO MURANO, BURANO AND TORCELLO
Today, sail to Murano to see how the beautiful coloured glass is made, then on to the pretty islands of Burano and Torcello. Duration of tour: 4 hours 15 mins
After sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the PublicGardens, the tip of Sant’Elena and the famous Lido beach resort, the boat arrives in Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Here we stop for around 40 minutes to visit to one of the factories. The second stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen’s houses painted in bright colours. The stop will last about 30 minutes. Then after a short cruise, we reach Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. Only the Cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the church of Santa Fosca remain as testimony of its former glory. The stop will be for about 30 minutes then we return to St.Mark’s Square. Tour ending times are approximate, as the tour might last slightly longer at times, especially during summer season. Overnight at the hotel in Venice.
3VENICE– FLORENCE
Today travel on your own to the station in Venice for your train to Florence. Arrive Florence, transfer to the hotel on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Florence.
5FLORENCE – PISA HALF DAY EXCURSION WITH ENTRANCE TO THE LEANINGTOWER
Today get the chance to climb the LeaningTower on this morning excursion to Pisa. Duration of tour: 5 hours 30 mins
Have you ever wanted to climb all the steps up to the top of the LeaningTower? Well, this tour gives you the opportunity to enjoy the city of one of the symbols of Italy. You’ll start your excursion with a walk along side the Medieval walls up to the old entrance gate: Porta Santa Maria.From here an extraordinary view will take your breath away! You will be in front of a unique panorama: Piazza deiMiracoli with its marble architecture and neat grass lawns. If the queue allows it, your guide will accompany you on your visit to the precious interiors of the Cathedral, an unchallenged masterpiece of Romanesque art. Once outside you can admire the Baptistery, the Monumental Graveyard and, finally, the world famous LEANINGTOWER, discovering all its secrets (on the Tower children under the age of 9 are not admitted). Before heading back to Florence you will have free time for an ice-cream and for the inevitable photo -memories. Please note that the Cathedral of Pisa is now free and in the most crowded days it could not be possible to visit its interior due to a long queue. We will offer a tour of Piazza Cavalieri as an alternative. Overnight at the hotel in Florence.
5FLORENCE – ROME – City Wonders/ Dark Rome- Illuminated Rome Night Tour with Drinks and Appetizers
Today travel on your own to the station in Florence for your train to Rome. Arrive Rome, transfer on your own to the hotel in Rome. In the evening, live the magical atmospheres of Rome by night visiting the highlights of the Eternal city. Duration of tour: 2 hours 30 mins
Ask any local about the best way to spend a day in Rome and they are likely to recommend “il dolce far niente,” meaning the sweetness of doing nothing. The best way to experience Rome is to spend a relaxing evening wandering through its streets, enjoying hidden gems, and lively piazzas in the historical core of the city , sites like Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Let the EternalCity enchant you as you stroll through its picturesque cobblestone alleyways and discover some of the world’s most famous sites, all in a single evening! You will also have the chance to enjoy a typical Italian Aperitivo, as the locals do, with a nice glass of wine (or something else, should you choose) and a selection of appetizers in one of Rome’s most charming places. Our tour starts at the Spanish Steps, one of the most scenic spots in Rome. From there, we pass through the cobbled streets of the city to the magnificent Trevi Fountain. As you walk, your guide will point out all the most important sites that you miss when on your own. He will tell stories about the most interesting characters in Rome’s history , from Bernini to Michelangelo, Galileo, and Raphael , bringing the EternalCity to life at its most bewitching hour. You will also have the chance to enjoy a typical Italian Aperitivo, as the locals do, with a nice glass of wine (or something else, should you choose) and a selection of appetizers in one of Rome’s most charming places. Overnight at the hotel in Florence.
6ROME – CITY WONDERS SKIP THE LINE VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL, RAPHAEL’S ROOMS PM
Visit all of the most important sights of Vatican City (including Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s Rooms) with this unique guided Vatican City Tour with the added advantage of avoiding the queue. Duration of tour: 3 hours
Avoid the lengthy queues and explore one of the world’s most extensive art collections with an expert local guide on this fascinating tour of the Vatican. Your guide will share the stories and secrets contained within the Museums’ walls, pleasures originally meant for the exclusive enjoyment of the Pope. Experience Michelangelo’s famous Creation of Adam with you own eyes as you explore the Sistine Chapel and wander Raphael’s Rooms. After taking in the Museums, be humbled by the imposing beauty of Saint Peter’s Basilica, where you will encounter another of Michelangelo’s masterpieces, La Pieta’. For a fascinating finish, you will stop to admire the magnificent Saint Peter’s Square, as your guide points out Bernini’s ingenious use of optical illusion
7ROME– PARIS
Today you will be transferred to the airport in Rome for your flight to Paris. Arrive Paris; you will be transferred to the hotel in Paris. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city on your own. In the evening you can enjoy a memorable evening spent at the Lido including half a bottle of champagne and a magical show full of soul.(NOT INCLUDED). Overnight at the hotel in Paris.
8PARIS – A GLANCE OF PARIS WITH CRUISE AND EIFFELTOWER LUNCHToday, get the best impression of Paris in a two hour tour including 3 photo stops at the Invalides and Place Vendome, followed by a commented cruise along the Seine and enjoy a lunch at the EiffelTower. Duration of tour: 5 hours
This tour will take you around the best of Paris in two hours, escorted by a driver guide. You will see The Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triumph, Concorde Square, the Invalides, the EiffelTower, the Trocadero, the Opera, Notre Dame Cathedral, the LouvreMuseum, OrsayMuseum, Madeleine Church and many more. After having shown you the key spots of Paris, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at the EiffelTower, where there will be a table reserved for you at the 1st Floor Restaurant, Le 58. You will choose at the restaurant’s counter a 3 course meal including drinks. You will then embark a delightful cruise along the Seine, offering you a fantastic opportunity to take in the sights of Paris, from the famous river. Your tour will terminate at the foot of the EiffelTower. Overnight at the hotel in Paris
9DEPART PARIS
Today, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight back home.
