9 Day Four Star Venice, Florence & Rome by Rail (Chicago) - Saturday Departure
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Tour Itinerary
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Italy
Depart to Italy
Arrive in glorious Venice with its astonishing treasures, and transfer independently to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, in this city built on over a hundred small islands and connected by 400 bridges
Overnight: Venice
DAY 3, Monday - Full Day in Venice
Today, spend time at leisure, or join the optional Walking tour of Venice. Begin with an orientation of St. Mark's Square, considered the historical heart of the city, where you will learn about the Square's main monuments including the Golden Basilica of San Marco, Ducal Palace, the Bell and Clock Towers, and the Procuratie buildings. Continue on to the corner of Marco Polo's House and Malibran Theater. Then, return to St. Mark's Square through the Mercerie, a series of interconnecting streets that connect Ponte di Rialto and St. Mark's Square. The remainder of the day is at leisure, or you may choose the optional Gondola ride
Optional: Walking Tour of Venice (PM)
Optional: Gondola Ride (PM)
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Tuesday - Travel to Florence by Rail
Travel to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, by high-speed rail. Arrive, and transfer independently to your hotel with time at leisure
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Wednesday - Full Day in Florence
Spend the day exploring Florence on your own, or join the optional tour of the Accademia Gallery, where Michelangelo's David is housed. Stand in awe of this glorious work of art. In the afternoon perhaps, participate in the optional half day Chianti tour. Journey to Chianti region that is famous for is quaint villages, rolling hills, and vineyards. Tour two wineries and enjoy wine tastings, expertly paired with light Tuscan delicacies
Optional: Accademia Gallery (AM)
Optional: Half Day Chianti Tour (PM)
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Thursday - Travel to Rome by Rail
Today, travel via high-speed rail to Rome, the astonishing city built on seven hills. After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy the ancient Roman architecture, or dive into the sumptuous culinary delights which abound citywide
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Friday - Full Day in Rome
Today is free to discover the delights that Rome has to offer. Perhaps, choose to join the optional Ancient Rome tour to visit the fabled Colosseum, and the legendary Roman Forum. Gain special access to the Colosseum, the giant amphitheater used for gladiatorial games, and public spectacles. It's the largest building ever built in the Roman Empire. Walk along the pavement of the original Roman grid, which crosses the ruins of the Roman Forum. Admire views of the Temple of Vesta, Basilica Julia, and Arch of Constantine
Optional: Ancient Rome (PM)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Saturday - Full Day in Rome
Spend the day exploring "The Eternal City" at leisure. Perhaps, visit the Pantheon, a magnificent ancient temple, the world's best-preserved ancient monument, that was later converted into a church, and view Raphael's tomb. From here, take a stroll to the nearby beautiful Piazza Navona, to get a glimpse of the famous fountains by Bernini. Perhaps, participate in the optional tour to Pompeii. Depart Rome this morning and drive along the Sun Route to Pompeii, passing by the bay of Naples and majestic Mt. Vesuvius. After lunch, visit Pompeii, the city that was frozen in time under a thick carpet of volcanic ash almost 2,000 years ago. Return to Rome in early evening
Optional: Pompeii and its ruins with lunch from Rome
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Sunday - Depart Italy
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Other departure cities available.
Not Included:
(payable locally), transfers, optional tours, and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Your Standard Class rail tickets will be based on a set schedule and may not be altered. Exact times will be provided closer to your departure date.
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Amadeus Hotel
This first class hotel is located in a historic building near the Grand Canal, and close to the Santa Lucia train station.
Amadeus Hotel
This first class hotel is located in a historic building near the Grand Canal, and close to the Santa Lucia train station.
Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal
This first class hotel is located on the Grand Canal and is just a few minutes from the shopping and historical center.
Grand Hotel Adriatico
This first class hotel is located in the historic center of Florence, near many attractions.
Starhotels Metropole
This first class hotel is located in the heart of Rome, within walking distance of the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
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