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7 Day Venice & Florence by Rail Italy
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| 2 Venice & 3 Florence |
| Discover the history and romance of Venice and Florence with this amazing package. In Venice, perhaps visit St. Marks Basilica, a symbol of Venices wealth and power throughout the ages, or visit the Doges Palace where important meetings of state were held. The Palace is now a museum and available for those who visit to walk through and see the history that took place in the building over the years. You could take a water taxi around the narrow canals, visit the Rialto Market to see how the local Venetians buy their fresh food, or walk the streets of St. Marks Square which has been the city center for centuries. After Venice take the train to Florence |
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- Flights NYC-Venice, Florence-NYC
- Other departure cities available
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 5 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
- Plan E Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Tre Archi ] or [Hotel Arlecchino], Venice
- 3 nights at the [Hotel Meridiana] or [Hotel Delle Nazioni], Florence
- Plan D Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Santa Chiara ] or [Hotel Abbazia], Venice
- 3 nights at the [Grand Hotel Mediterraneo] or Vivahotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio, Florence
- Plan C Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal] or [Amadeus Hotel], Venice
- 3 nights at the [Hotel Rivoli] or [Grand Hotel Adriatico], Florence
- Plan B Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Bucintoro ] or Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli, Venice
- 3 nights at the [Grand Hotel Baglioni] or [San Gallo Palace], Florennce
- Plan A Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Papadopoli Venice], Venice
- 3 nights at the [Cerretani Firenze], Florence
- Transportation between cities via First Class rail (Plan A, B or C) or Standard rail (Plans D, E) with reserved seats
- Breakfast daily
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Newly introduced Italian City Taxes (payable locally) |
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Transfers, optional tours, and gratuities |
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- Flights NYC-Venice, Florence-NYC
- Other departure cities available
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 5 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
- Plan E Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Tre Archi ] or [Hotel Arlecchino], Venice
- 3 nights at the [Hotel Meridiana] or [Hotel Delle Nazioni], Florence
- Plan D Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Santa Chiara ] or [Hotel Abbazia], Venice
- 3 nights at the [Grand Hotel Mediterraneo] or Vivahotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio, Florence
- Plan C Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal] or [Amadeus Hotel], Venice
- 3 nights at the [Hotel Rivoli] or [Grand Hotel Adriatico], Florence
- Plan B Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Bucintoro ] or Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli, Venice
- 3 nights at the [Grand Hotel Baglioni] or [San Gallo Palace], Florennce
- Plan A Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Papadopoli Venice], Venice
- 3 nights at the [Cerretani Firenze], Florence
- Transportation between cities via First Class rail (Plan A, B or C) or Standard rail (Plans D, E) with reserved seats
- Breakfast daily
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Newly introduced Italian City Taxes (payable locally) |
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| Day 1: Monday - Depart USA |
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Depart the USA to Italy for Venice and Florence vacation. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey.
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| Day 2: Tuesday - Arrive Venice, Optional Tour |
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Arrival to Venice airport, This evening you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Shadows of Venice Tour) enjoy an enchanting tour through the streets and witness the beautiful churches and buildings by torch light while uncovering some of the fascinating details of the city. As you explore, listen to anecdotes and legends and become exposed to the rich art and history of Venice. Departs 9:30 pm from Exchange Office under the clock tower in St. Marks Square
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| Day 3: Wednesday - Venice, Optional Tours |
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Begin Venice and Florence vacation by rail with a free day at leisure or choose our OPTIONAL tour (The Absolute Venice Tour) walking tour exposes you to the most charismatic and important historical places in the unique city of Venice. The tour begins with an orientation of St. Marks Square, considered the historical heart of the city, where you will learn about the Squares main monuments including the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bell and Clock Towers, and the Procuratie buildings. Proceed to Santa Maria Formosa Square and Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the second largest square in Venice. Continue on to the corner of Marco Polos House and Malbran Theater. Then, return to St. Marks Square through the Mercerie, a series of interconnecting streets that connect Ponte di Rialto and St. Marks Square, and are the main streets in the city for shopping. Next, explore Doges Palace, the seat of the Venetian government for centuries. Walk through the palace and become immersed in the stunning and intricate masterpieces that line the walls and learn more about the palaces role in the European Middle Ages. Also see the rich details of the gold staircase and relive the anguish of prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs and into the Venetian prisons. Adjacent to Doges Palace is St Marks Basilica. Here you will be able to experience one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world and become mesmerized with the beautiful golden mosaics and marble inlaid floors. Please note: This is a walking and orientation tour of Venice that does not include entry into any landmarks except Doges Palace & St Marks Basilica.
Evening free or you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Gondola Serenade) enjoy one of the highlights of any Italian holiday Enjoy a relaxing gondola ride with music along the famous Grand Canal, and experience a piece of Venetian history. Glide along the centuries old canals, past lavish palaces and under famous arched bridges (the Gondola holds a maximum of six passengers. Please note that this is not a private gondola ride. Gondolas may depart in groups, with one singer offered per group). Departs at 7:30 pm (Apr - Oct), 3:30 pm (Nov -Mar). Pick-up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Santa Maria del Giglio gondola pier. Drop-off at Santa Maria del Giglio gondola pier
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| Day 4: Thursday - Venice, Florence, Optional Tour |
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Check out from your hotel in Venice, transfer independently to Venice rail station, board your train to Florence to continue your Venice and Florence vacation, arrival and transfer independently to your hotel. Afternoon, free at your lesiure or you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Florence Afternoon City Tour 2:30 PM) Begin the afternoon with a short visit to the small town of Fiesole in the scenic hills above Florence. Next, enjoy a walking tour of the city center in Florence and have the opportunity to view sights such as the Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza Signoria. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the famous Uffizi Gallery to admire original works of art by Leonardo, Giotto, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raffaello, and many, many others. Departs at 2:30 p.m. Pick-up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena, 15/17, Platform 9. Drop-off in city center.
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| Day 5: Friday - Florence, Optional Tour |
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Begin Florence tour with a free day at leisure or choose our optional tours (Pisa Tour from Florence) enjoy a relaxing drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside towards the historic University city of Pisa, famous throughout the world for its architectural beauty. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Piazza dei Miracoli to view Pisas most prized landmark, the Leaning Tower, as well as the Baptistery, and other famous monuments for which the city is known. Lastly, visit the citys Cathedral. Tour returns to Florence in the early afternoon. Departs at 9:00 a.m. Pick-up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena, 15/17, Platform 9. Drop-off in city center
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| Day 6: Saturday - Florence , Optional Tour |
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Last day of Venice and Florence vacation by rail, free day at your lesiure or you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Siena & San Gimignano from Florence 8:45 AM) Enjoy a full day excursion that takes you to three of the loveliest towns in the Chianti area: Siena and the medieval walled towns of Monteriggioni and San Gimignano. First, travel to San Gimignano, a medieval town of Etruscan origin. Built by early noble families, the fourteen remaining stone towers that line the ramparts of the town create one of the areas most beautiful skylines. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the towns narrow lanes and squares. From here, drive to Monteriggioni, a small medieval town, built in 1213, that is one of Italys most well known walled towns. Next, relax on a scenic ride through the Italian countryside to Siena, admiring the ever-changing scenery of vineyards and scarped olive groves en route. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour with a local guide to view the Cathedral, the unique fan-shaped Piazza del Campo, and the Palazzo Comunale. End your day with a tour and tasting at a famous wine estate in the Chianti Classico area. Departs at 8:45 a.m. Pick-up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena, 15/17, Platform 9. Drop-off in city center
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| Day 7: Sunday - Departure |
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After breakfast, check out from your hotel, transfer to airport for your deparutre flight, optional departure transfer is available up on request.
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Notes:
- Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan D and Plan E.
- Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates.
- All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary.
- For visa information, check our Visa page.
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| Italy Venice Canal |
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| Italy Venice St Mark Clock |
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| Italy Venice Basilica San Marco |
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| Florence Art |
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| Italy Florence Basilica of Santa Croce |
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| Italy Florence Dumo |
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| For Dates & Rates, please contact our reservation center at (877) 636-6660 or by email at info@right-travel.com |
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| Day 1: Monday - Depart USA |
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| Day 2: Tuesday - Arrive Venice, Optional Tour |
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| Day 3: Wednesday - Venice, Optional Tours |
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| Day 4: Thursday - Venice, Florence, Optional Tour |
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| Day 5: Friday - Florence, Optional Tour |
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| Day 6: Saturday - Florence , Optional Tour |
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| Day 7: Sunday - Departure |
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Speak to our Travel Consultant via our Toll Free at
(877) 636-6660 |
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| Day 1: Monday - Depart USA |
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Depart the USA to Italy for Venice and Florence vacation. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey.
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| Day 2: Tuesday - Arrive Venice, Optional Tour |
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Arrival to Venice airport, This evening you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Shadows of Venice Tour) enjoy an enchanting tour through the streets and witness the beautiful churches and buildings by torch light while uncovering some of the fascinating details of the city. As you explore, listen to anecdotes and legends and become exposed to the rich art and history of Venice. Departs 9:30 pm from Exchange Office under the clock tower in St. Marks Square
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| Day 3: Wednesday - Venice, Optional Tours |
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Begin Venice and Florence vacation by rail with a free day at leisure or choose our OPTIONAL tour (The Absolute Venice Tour) walking tour exposes you to the most charismatic and important historical places in the unique city of Venice. The tour begins with an orientation of St. Marks Square, considered the historical heart of the city, where you will learn about the Squares main monuments including the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bell and Clock Towers, and the Procuratie buildings. Proceed to Santa Maria Formosa Square and Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the second largest square in Venice. Continue on to the corner of Marco Polos House and Malbran Theater. Then, return to St. Marks Square through the Mercerie, a series of interconnecting streets that connect Ponte di Rialto and St. Marks Square, and are the main streets in the city for shopping. Next, explore Doges Palace, the seat of the Venetian government for centuries. Walk through the palace and become immersed in the stunning and intricate masterpieces that line the walls and learn more about the palaces role in the European Middle Ages. Also see the rich details of the gold staircase and relive the anguish of prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs and into the Venetian prisons. Adjacent to Doges Palace is St Marks Basilica. Here you will be able to experience one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world and become mesmerized with the beautiful golden mosaics and marble inlaid floors. Please note: This is a walking and orientation tour of Venice that does not include entry into any landmarks except Doges Palace & St Marks Basilica.
Evening free or you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Gondola Serenade) enjoy one of the highlights of any Italian holiday Enjoy a relaxing gondola ride with music along the famous Grand Canal, and experience a piece of Venetian history. Glide along the centuries old canals, past lavish palaces and under famous arched bridges (the Gondola holds a maximum of six passengers. Please note that this is not a private gondola ride. Gondolas may depart in groups, with one singer offered per group). Departs at 7:30 pm (Apr - Oct), 3:30 pm (Nov -Mar). Pick-up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Santa Maria del Giglio gondola pier. Drop-off at Santa Maria del Giglio gondola pier
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| Day 4: Thursday - Venice, Florence, Optional Tour |
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Check out from your hotel in Venice, transfer independently to Venice rail station, board your train to Florence to continue your Venice and Florence vacation, arrival and transfer independently to your hotel. Afternoon, free at your lesiure or you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Florence Afternoon City Tour 2:30 PM) Begin the afternoon with a short visit to the small town of Fiesole in the scenic hills above Florence. Next, enjoy a walking tour of the city center in Florence and have the opportunity to view sights such as the Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza Signoria. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the famous Uffizi Gallery to admire original works of art by Leonardo, Giotto, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raffaello, and many, many others. Departs at 2:30 p.m. Pick-up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena, 15/17, Platform 9. Drop-off in city center.
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| Day 5: Friday - Florence, Optional Tour |
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Begin Florence tour with a free day at leisure or choose our optional tours (Pisa Tour from Florence) enjoy a relaxing drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside towards the historic University city of Pisa, famous throughout the world for its architectural beauty. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Piazza dei Miracoli to view Pisas most prized landmark, the Leaning Tower, as well as the Baptistery, and other famous monuments for which the city is known. Lastly, visit the citys Cathedral. Tour returns to Florence in the early afternoon. Departs at 9:00 a.m. Pick-up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena, 15/17, Platform 9. Drop-off in city center
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| Day 6: Saturday - Florence , Optional Tour |
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Last day of Venice and Florence vacation by rail, free day at your lesiure or you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Siena & San Gimignano from Florence 8:45 AM) Enjoy a full day excursion that takes you to three of the loveliest towns in the Chianti area: Siena and the medieval walled towns of Monteriggioni and San Gimignano. First, travel to San Gimignano, a medieval town of Etruscan origin. Built by early noble families, the fourteen remaining stone towers that line the ramparts of the town create one of the areas most beautiful skylines. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the towns narrow lanes and squares. From here, drive to Monteriggioni, a small medieval town, built in 1213, that is one of Italys most well known walled towns. Next, relax on a scenic ride through the Italian countryside to Siena, admiring the ever-changing scenery of vineyards and scarped olive groves en route. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour with a local guide to view the Cathedral, the unique fan-shaped Piazza del Campo, and the Palazzo Comunale. End your day with a tour and tasting at a famous wine estate in the Chianti Classico area. Departs at 8:45 a.m. Pick-up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena, 15/17, Platform 9. Drop-off in city center
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| Day 7: Sunday - Departure |
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After breakfast, check out from your hotel, transfer to airport for your deparutre flight, optional departure transfer is available up on request.
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Notes:
- Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan D and Plan E.
- Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates.
- All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary.
- For visa information, check our Visa page.
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| Italy Venice Canal |
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| Italy Venice St Mark Clock |
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| Italy Venice Basilica San Marco |
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| Florence Art |
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| Italy Florence Basilica of Santa Croce |
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| Italy Florence Dumo |
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| For Dates & Rates, please contact our reservation center at (877) 636-6660 or by email at info@right-travel.com |
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