Contrasts of Italy (Bus Tour)

Highlights

Dining Summary

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

• Florence: Meet Sandra and Antonella on their historic family farm for an exclusive Be My Guest lunch at the Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia in the Tuscan hills.

Dive into Culture

• Venice: Savour the vibrant atmosphere of Venice during a walk through its calli to a traditional food market in the shadow of the famous Rialto Bridge.

Iconic Experience

• Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.
• Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the Multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
• Florence: Admire the enchanting Tuscan landscape as you travel by high-speed train to Florence.
• Florence: Visit the Academy of Fine Arts and admire its Michelangelo collection.
• Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• Venice: Journey by high-speed train past dramatic mountains and lush plains to 'La Serenissima'.
• Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Venice: Meet Davide and the passionate team from Venice Lagoon Plastic Free for an eye-opening session on protecting Venice’s iconic lagoon. You’ll discover the dramatic impact of plastic pollution on wildlife and local life, learn practical ways to make a difference, and take home your very own tools for sustainable travel – including a reusable glass bottle. Together, you’ll help reduce plastic waste and become a part of the global movement for responsible tourism. Your visit directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water.

Must-see Highlights

• Explore Rome, Florence, Pisa and Venice
• Visit The Colosseum in Rome, the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and a glassblowing factory in Venice
• View the ancient sites in Rome, the Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and St. Mark's Basilica in Venice
• Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice

Included in Price

Whats Included

• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• High-speed train from Rome to Florence
• High-speed train from Florence to Venice
• Optional Experiences and free time
• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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