5 Nights Itinerary Coverage: Rome - Florence - Venice
Arrive in the Imperial City of Rome. On arrival at Rome Airport, you will be greeted by our driver and transfer to pre-booked hotel.
Remaining day at leisure or you can hop on cafes in city or simply explore Piazza Di Spagna, Italy’s one of the most visited squares sits at the bottom of the Spanish Steps. Overnight in Rome.
Today, start your day with visit to Colosseum, the iconic sight was completed in 80 AD and the largest ever to be built. It is one of the world’s most visited monuments and the symbol of imperial treasure. Move to Palatine Hill, famous for battle between Remus and Romulus. Learn the history behind Roman Forum and embark on tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
After breakfast, meet our selected tour guide for private tour of Rome that takes you to the iconic Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with skip the line access. Your first stop is Colosseum, one the world’s most visited monuments. It has been the iconic symbol of Rome since its formation in 80 AD. This marvelous amphitheater had a space for 50,000 spectators and hosted famous gladiator battles. With your guide you will learn interesting facts and history of Colosseum before we move to our Palatine Hill. Ancient Rome’s visit would be incomplete without going to hillside the birthplace of Rome, the legendary site where battle took place between brother Remus and Romulus for the land and Romulus founded the settlement which became Rome eventually.
Later we explore Roman Forum, it was the center of daily life in ancient Rome and was the site for public gatherings, march past, elections and gladiatorial combat. Listen the history and interesting facts from our guide and complete tour interesting tour of Colosseum and Ancient Rome.
In the afternoon take a deep dive into the history and art of humanity. Embark on our specially handcrafted tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. It is one of the most exciting experiences on your trip to Italy. With our skip the line access ticket you get to see Rome’s most famous site and heart of Christianity. We start with The Vatican, the smallest state yet but at the same time it is one of biggest in terms of collections and history. Explore the Vatican Museums, are one of the largest museums in the world houses spell bounding collections of centuries and ancient masterpieces. Now we pass the museums and reach to Sistine Chapel, the absolute highlight of your visit to Vatican. The impressive ceiling of this Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo is one of the most famous painted interior spaces in the world. It was built by Pope Sixtus IV in 1479. Our final stop is St. Peter’s Basilica, an important site for Catholic’s and one of the holiest temples of Christendom. Built by several renowned famous architects highlighting the works of Bramante, Michelangelo, and Carlo Maderno.
Come to St. Peter’s Square at the end of the tour and catch glimpse of this wonderful marvel. Return to hotel by evening on your own and stay overnight.
In the morning, check out from hotel and catch the local transport to reach Rome Railway Station to board train for Florence. Train Station is close to your hotel in Rome, so it is advised to travel like Romans. On arrival in Florence, catch a local taxi outside from station to your hotel in Florence City Center.
In the afternoon, proceed for walking tour of Florence with our local guide. The most iconic sights of Florence are The Duomo and The Academia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David. These sights get crowded during the day and in summers. To avoid the crowd and best experience of particularly these two monuments we start early with a prior reservation and skip the line access. Start with Academia Gallery with priority access to see its Michelangelo’s David and its unfinished works and other priceless works often overlooked by visitors. Return to your hotel in evening by a local taxi and stay overnight.
Morning you are free to explore Florence’s other sights on your own. We recommend you to visit San Lorenzo Market, one of the oldest markets in city where you can find freshest products and homemade delights from local vendors. You will have time to visit Palazzo Vecchio or Piazza Signoria.
Catch a local taxi outside form your hotel to Florence Train Station to board fast train for Venice. Upon arrival in Venice, our representative will meet you and transfer you to water taxi for transfer to hotel in Venice City Center.
After freshen up meet your tour guide for city tour. Step into the iconic St. Mark's Square and enter St. Mark's Basilica with your guide and spend the time exploring the stunning sight. Visit the stately Doge's Palace, built in the Venetian Gothic style in 1340.
Later take a gondola ride down the world-famous Grand Canal. Our 30 minutes gondola ride is the perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and color of this unique city built on water. Return to hotel by evening. Overnight in Venice.
Check out from hotel in morning after breakfast and our driver will transfer you to Venice Airport to board flight for onward journey.