Highlights of Italy

Day 1  Rome
Upon arrival at Rome airport you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking in you are free to relax or explore Rome on your own.

Day 2 Rome
Morning walking tour of Rome – Explore and admire awe-inspiring St Peter’s Square, the atmospheric Piazza Navona, the elegant Piazza della Rotonda with the Pantheon and the spell biding Piazza di Trevi, which is where the famous fountain is located. Overnight in Rome.

Day 3 Rome
Day at leisure. Continue exploring Rome or we suggest taking an optional ($) half-day excursion to Colosseum or Vatican. Overnight in Rome

Day 4 Rome – La Spezia

After breakfast, departure by train from Rome to La Spezia, the gate to Cinque Terre. Overnight in La Spezia.

Day 5-6 CinqueTerre

Free days at leisure to discover the five villages of “CINQUE TERRE” – an area suspended between sea and land, hanging from sheer cliffs surrounded by hills and vineyards.  RIOMAGGIORE: Caught between two steep terraced hills descending in steep cliffs to the sea, the ancient village of Riomaggiore strikes visitors with its delightfully colored houses built vertically. MANAROLA: Built on a high rock 70 meters above sea level, is one of the most charming and romantic villages. The tiny harbor features a boat ramp, picturesque multicolored houses facing the sea, a tiny piazza with seafood restaurants. CORNIGLIA: is an ancient Roman village that has a long and rich agricultural tradition. The village is surrounded on three sides by

vineyards and terraces. VERNAZZA: The small fishing village Vernazza is probably the most characteristic of the Cinque Terre and is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. MONTEROSSO: It is the largest of the five coastal villages. Its amazing beaches, its beautiful reefs and the sea’s crystal-clear waters, make this small village one of the most hospitable of the Ligurian Riviera.

Day 7 La Spezia – Florence

Departure by train from La Spezia to Florence. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Florence

Day 8 Florence

Free day at leisure or we suggest taking an optional ($) guided sightseeing tour of Florence and see Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, and the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery housing the “David” by Michelangelo, etc… Overnight in Florence.

Day 9 Florence

Continue exploring Florence on your own or we suggest taking an optional ($) full day tour to Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Chianti or a half day tour to Pisa… Overnight in Florence.

Day 10 Florence – Venice

Departure by train from Florence to Venice. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Venice

Day 11 Venice

Day at leisure to discover Venice on your own or we suggest taking an optional ($) morning guided walking tour of this unique city or a half day tour to Murano & Burano. Overnight in Venice

Day 12 Venice / End of service

Your tour ends after the breakfast. You can extend your stay in Italy

INCLUDED:
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Accommodation in 3* hotels, double occupancy (Rome– 3 nights, La Spezia – 3 nights, Florence – 3 nights, Venice – 2 nights)
Half day shared walking tour in Rome
Train transportation, tourist class, Rome – La Spezia – Florence – Venice
Daily breakfast

EXCLUDED :

International flight from Canada
Personal expenses
Entrance fees to various sites
Beverages and other meals not mentioned above
Hotel taxes (to be paid locally, from Eur2.00 to Eur7.00 per person per night, depending on the category of the hotel)
Tips