8 Day Italy On Sale
- Flights NYC Venice, Rome NYC
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices - Airline fuel surcharges
- 6 nights accommodations
- 2 nights <, Venice
- 2 nights <, Florence
- 2 nights
- All transfers
- 6 buffet breakfast daily
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air conditioned motor coach
- Services of English speaking tour manager throughout
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Special Features
- Doge's Palace, Venice
- Michelangelo's David, Florence
- Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi
- Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
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- Tour Operator
- Gate 1 Travel
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| DAY 1 | Arrive in Venice | Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in flight entertainment
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| DAY 2 | Venice City Tour | Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Visit St. Mark's Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doges' Palace, whose facade features a massive late Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own Optional: Gondola Ride with Music (PM) Overnight: Venice Meals: Breakfast |
| DAY 3 | Pisa City Tour, Transfer to Florence | Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany to Pisa. On arrival, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. The four monuments of this extraordinary piazza make for a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Then, continue on to Florence Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast |
| DAY 4 | Florence City Tour | Today's morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery's renowned "Gates of Paradise" by Ghiberti. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in this spectacular Renaissance city
Optional: Dinner at a Tuscan Restaurant Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast |
| DAY 5 | Assisi City Tour, Transfer to Rome | Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval the city of Assisi, world renowned for its 13th century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto's frescoes. Afterward, continue to Rome
Optional: Dinner with Opera Singers and Illumination Drive Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast |
| DAY 6 | Tour Vatican Museum | Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter's Square, passing Bernini's famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter's Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo's Pieta. This highly finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion, and is considered one of the most powerfully moving works of art in the Western world. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM) Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast |
| DAY 7 | Depart for the USA | Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Grand Hotel Palatino Nord Nuova Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal Grand Hotel Principe
- Disclaimer
*Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, optional tours, and gratuities.
Additional Information:>Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Feb 6 & Feb 13 departures will be accommodated at the Grand Hotel Principe in Venice
Mar 13 departure will be accommodated at the Nord Nuova, in Rome