The best of Italy is a vacation in Rome, Florence, and Venice. This is the classic “Grand Tour” of Italy with visits of Rome, the Eternal City, Florence, the grand city of the Renaissance, and Venice, famed for its canals and the Piazza San Marco. Better still, these three cities feature some of our favorite hotels, sightseeing, and fine dining. Best of all, with this tour you have plenty of free time to explore, shop, or relax without feeling rushed.
You can vacation in Rome, Florence, and Venice during the summer. Tropical Destination Vacations can customize a travel proposal for the best of Italy just for you. The following outline could be a fantastic experience. You will have 3 days of vacation in each city of Rome, Florence, and Venice. A vacation in Rome, Florence and Venice can be an authentic and personalize experience. What’s more, you can include city tours, cooking classes and local family dinners.
ACCOMMODATIONS
• 3 Nights Rome
• 3 Nights Florence
• 3 Nights Venice
Inclusions
• Private Arrival & Departure Transfers Per City
• Small Group Rome Panoramic Tour
• Small Group Florence Walking Tour with Academy
• Private Gondola Ride
• One Traditional 3-Course Dinner Per City
• 1st class Rail Between Cities
• Trip Builder City Guides Per City
• Daily Breakfast
As a matter of fact, your vacation should begin in Rome. What’s more, Rome is one of the world’s most romantic and historically important cities. It goes back almost 3,000 years. This timeless capital of Italy is a collection of piazzas, historic sites, and open-air markets. In addition, it has famous landmarks like the Forum, the Colosseum, Vatican City, and Michelangelo`s Sistine Chapel masterpiece. Moreover, the following attractions are available in a best of Italy package.
ARRIVE in ROME
You’ll be met coming out of baggage claims and passport control by your driver holding a sign with your name on it for your private transfer from Fiumicino airport to your hotel in central Rome.
Rome – St. Peters Square
After breakfast, meet your driver for your Panoramic Rome Tour. Your English-speaking driver acquaints you with all the main monuments, including St. Peter’s Square, the Colosseum, the Forum, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain. Tonight you’ll dine with reservations at a traditional Roman restaurant.
Jewish Ghetto in Rome
The Jewish community in Rome is known to be the oldest Jewish community in Europe. In addition, it is also one of the oldest continuous Jewish settlements in the world, dating back to 161 BC. Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to Teatro Marcello, where the walking tour begins. You will see Portico d`ottavia, which was built during the Roman Empire and then became a fish market during the Middle Ages.
Proceed to Piazza delle Cinque Scole, where there were the five Talmud schools, five synagogues used as schools. Piazza Mattei with the charming fountain of the Turtle from the 16th century and the Synagogue built at the beginning of the 20th century, housing the Jewish Community Museum. Crossing the river through the Tiber Island you will reach the Trastevere district and visit the first Synagogue of Rome, dating back to the 1st century, where the inscription of the Rabbi is visible.
Transfer to Rome From Florence
After breakfast, you have a private car transfer to the rail station for your travel by rail to Florence in first-class, reserved seats. Upon arrival in Florence, you are met on the platform at the rail station by your driver for a private transfer to your hotel.
Transfer from your hotel by private vehicle with driver to the Vatican Museums, one of the most important Museums in the World, with masterpieces from the masters of the Renaissance period. Ascend the beautiful spiral staircase to tour the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geographical Maps. Finally see the famous Sistine Chapel with its magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement by Michelangelo.
Florence and Tuscany Tour
Explore the most renowned area of Tuscany, known for its food, its wine, and its landscapes. A pleasant drive among gently-rolling hills and beautiful vineyards leads you to Passignano, where, after a stroll through the estate of an imposing abbey built in the early Middle Ages, you will reach the Ristoro L’Antica Scuderia. From here, a fully-licensed truffle hunter will lead you on a truffle walk through the forest while sharing his knowledge and practical skills.
Return to the Ristoro L’Antica Scuderia for an informative but relaxed talk on the subject of a truffle-themed lunch, pairing your finds with various dishes, all prepared with local ingredients.
After lunch, you will proceed to Greve, a delightful borough so perfectly nestled in the scenery to deserve the title of Gate of Chianti, and then to San Casciano, a fortified town surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Lastly, you will return to Florence.
Venice Transfer by train
After breakfast, you have a private car transfer to the rail station for your travel by rail to Venice in first-class, reserved seats. Upon arrival in Venice, you are met on the platform at the rail station by your driver for a private transfer to your hotel.
Private Gondola Ride
Enjoy a private gondola ride for your party through the canals of Venice! This is the quintessential way to see Venice and an experience you will never forget.
SMALL GROUP MORNING WALKING TOUR OF VENICE
Your walking tour will start with an introduction on St. Mark’s Square, and our guide will show you the main buildings which surround one of the most beautiful and ancient squares in the world. From the outside you will admire the Procuratie, the three buildings over the arcades connected to the Clock Tower, the imposing Byzantine Basilica dedicated to St Mark’s and known all over the world, the Bell Tower, the Clock Tower, and the Library.
You will then reach the Doge’s Palace, which represents one of the greatest examples of Gothic architecture, where masterpieces by some of the greatest Italian artists such as Titian, Tintoretto, Guardi, and Tiepolo are preserved. The next tour highlight is the Prisons, connected to the Doge’s Palace through the famous Bridge of Sighs.
Travel advisor specialization
Avanti the vendor, strives to provide authentic and personalized experiences to see the best of Italy. What’s more, including city tours, cooking classes, local family dinners, and helps you discover the cultures and cuisines of this beautiful boot. A Private Borghese Gallery Tour gives you an inside view of the most precious pearls of Roman Art, the Borghese Gallery that holds treasures that are not normally seen on tours. After the visit, you will be provided with a picnic basket containing a selection local fare: salami and cheese, bread, fruit salad, Tiramisu, and drinks.