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Highlights of Italy

 Featuring:
Milan
 
Venice
 
Florence
 
Pisa
 
Vinci
 
Rome
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Day1
Milan

Morning arrival Milan. Airport Transfer, Meet and greet with a local guide for a city tour including “The Last Supper” (2-3hrs)
Afternoon time at own leisure to enjoy the cosmopolitan city at own pace. (overnight in Milan)

Day2
Full Day visit Venice

Early morning departure with fast track train to Venice (2hrs). Pick up by a local guide for walking tour Venice (2hrs).
After lunch, the tour is continuing with a visit of St Marco Basilica and Dodge Palace (2-3hrs) and final drop of at the train station to return to Milan (overnight in Milan)

Day3
Florence

Morning train to Florence (2hrs), transfer to the hotel, and check-in.
Afternoon private walking tour of Florence including visit Santa Croce or Galleria dell Accademia (Michelangelo's David) (overnight Florence)

Day4
Pisa and Vinci

Private tour of Pisa to visit the Piazza deII Miracoli, including tickets to the leaning tower. Scenic drive to Vinci, Birthplace of Leonardo di Vinci including.
Visit of the Museum (7 hrs.). Leisure time in the evening in Florence (overnight Florence)

Day5
Rome

Morning visit with jump the line tickets for the Uffizi Gallery Florence (2hrs), PM train to Rome (2hrs) check-in.
Late Afternoon walking tour with local guide, of historical city center including Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon (2-3hrs) (overnight Rome)

Day6
Ancient Rome

A guided tour dedicated to the Roman Empire, visiting the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Coliseum. Jump the line tickets provide immediate access to the ruins. (3-4hrs)
Continue the discovery by yourselves. Both options below are within short walking distance and the guide will point us in the right direction Options 1 - The archeological exhibition of the Capitoline Museums could bring ancient Rome to live. (2hrs) Options 2 - Stroll through the nearby Jewish Ghetto established 1555 having a history at its own. (2hrs) (overnight Rome)

Day7
Christian Rome

Today the Papal Audience is giving pilgrims and visitors the chance to "see the Pope" and receive the Papal Blessing or Apostolic Blessing. The Audience is scheduled at 10:00 am on St Peters Square. Most visitors arrive 2-3 hours prior. The private tour of the most important sights of Christian Rome will last 3.5 hrs and can be scheduled any time. A local guide will give us inside to the importance of Basilica of Sant Maria Maggiore, the Basilica of St. John Lateran and the Christian Catacombs at Via Appia. The private tour is ending at the Basilica of Our Lady Trastevere in the heart of a popular area with pictures alleys and café and restaurants ideal for an Italian lunch or dinner. (overnight Rome)

Day8
Vatican

Last but not at least morning visit of the Vatican, a local guide points out highlights of Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica (4 hrs).
In the afternoon free time. Suggested sights would be the nearby Castel Sant'Angelo build as Mausoleum of Hadrian and/or, Piazza del Popolo offering a retreat and beautiful view from the gardens of the Pincian Hill/Villa Borghese or leads you in the heart busy city center for some last minute shopping. (Overnight in Rome)

Day9
Morning flight

Private Airport Transfer

Italy
There is no surprise that Italy is among a large quantity of people's bucket lists. It could be because of its spectacular cities, ancient ruins, beautiful museums, soaring mountains, great beaches, and stunning natural scenery. Or it might be because of Italy's contributions to the world's art, architecture, fashion, opera, literature, design, film, and lots more.

Milan
At any time of the year, it's worth visiting Milan. It's among the great Italian cities where you can find rich history, art, and culture just through their grand landmarks. It's full of churches and museums to keep you busy for a week alone. ...

Venice Full Day Excursion
From Croatia to the Northern Lagoon, we take a waterbus into downtown Venice. There you will be able to a guided tour to see and visit the highlights of Venice with us. Afterward, you be able to do last-minute shopping and discover some of the best places in Venice, or you can go look at the famous Murano glass and Burano Laces.

Florence Orientation Tour
A walking tour aiming to give you an understanding of the ancient city with its magnificent Cathedral, the Duomo, the adjacent Baptisterys' most stunning piazzas, and inspiring churches. The stroll leads us to the Piazza della Signoria, the city's political center, both ancient and modern, and a place from where we spread out for museum visits, shopping, and your own leisure time.

Pisa
Although Pisa is known worldwide for its famous Leaning Tower, the magnificent Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the Cemetery with heaps of exciting art., it also contains more than 20 other historic churches, several medieval palaces, and various bridges across the Arno.

Vinci
Vinci is situated in the heart of Tuscany, only a few kilometers from Florence and Pistoia, a stone's throw from Pisa, and within an hour's drive from Lucca and Siena. Known as the birthplace of the artist Leonardo da Vinci, this town is surrounded by a landscape featuring hills and fields occupied by olive groves and vineyards.

Rome City Tour
This tour highlights most of the best-known sites of Ancient Rome, including the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Capitoline Hill. You'll be led by an expert tour guide that will give you all the information with their passion for the heritage and history of the Eternal City.

The Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. With whimsical and mythical sculpted figures drawing attention to the gracefulness of the fountain, the Trevi Fountain has become a unique symbol of Roman art, sensuality, and power. Legend has it you will return to Rome if you throw a coin into the water.

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