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8 Day Rome, Florence & Venice by Rail
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| 2 Rome, 2 Florence & 2 Venice |
| Discover the history and romance of Rome, Florence, and Venice with this amazing package. During your time in Rome you could visit the Vatican Museums and marvel at the Sistine Chapel, both of which draw millions of visitors every year. Walk through the Roman Colosseum and stop to view Capitoline Hill, or explore the boutiques and shops near the Trevi Fountain, a dramatic and impressive display of Roman artistry. From Rome take the train to Florence |
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- Flights NYC-Rome, Venice-NYC
- Other departure cities available
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
- Plan E Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Donatello Hotel], Rome
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Meridiana] or [Hotel Delle Nazioni], Florence
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Tre Archi ] or [Hotel Arlecchino], Venice
- Plan D Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Fiume] or [Domus Sessoriana], Rome
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Cellai] or [Grand Hotel Mediterraneo], Florence
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Santa Chiara ] or [Hotel Abbazia], Venice
- Plan C Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Grand Hotel Palatino] or [Hotel Genova ], Rome
- 2 nights at the [Grand Hotel Adriatico] or [Grand Hotel Cavour], Florence
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal] or [Hotel San Cassiano Ca`Favretto ], Venice
- Plan B Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Kolbe Hotel Rome ] or [Hotel Internazionale], Rome
- 2 nights at the [Grand Hotel Baglioni] or [San Gallo Palace], Florence
- 2 nights at the [Palazzo Sant Angelo sul Canal Grande], Venice
- Plan A Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi], Rome
- 2 nights at the [Cerretani Firenze], Florence
- 2 nights at the [Papadopoli Venice], Venice
- 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-Rome, Venice-NYC
- Other departure cities available
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
- Plan E Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Donatello Hotel], Rome
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Meridiana] or [Hotel Delle Nazioni], Florence
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Tre Archi ] or [Hotel Arlecchino], Venice
- Plan D Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Fiume] or [Domus Sessoriana], Rome
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Cellai] or [Grand Hotel Mediterraneo], Florence
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Santa Chiara ] or [Hotel Abbazia], Venice
- Plan C Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Grand Hotel Palatino] or [Hotel Genova ], Rome
- 2 nights at the [Grand Hotel Adriatico] or [Grand Hotel Cavour], Florence
- 2 nights at the [Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal] or [Hotel San Cassiano Ca`Favretto ], Venice
- Plan B Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Kolbe Hotel Rome ] or [Hotel Internazionale], Rome
- 2 nights at the [Grand Hotel Baglioni] or [San Gallo Palace], Florence
- 2 nights at the [Palazzo Sant Angelo sul Canal Grande], Venice
- Plan A Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi], Rome
- 2 nights at the [Cerretani Firenze], Florence
- 2 nights at the [Papadopoli Venice], Venice
- 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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| Day 1: Tuesday - Depart USA |
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Depart USA to Italy, your flight includes meals, drinks and in flight entertainement for your journy.
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| Day 2: Wednesday - Rome, Optional Tour |
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Free day at leisure or you can choose our OPTIONAL tour (8 Illuminated Rome by Night 8:00 PM). This evening, depart Piazza San Bernardo for an illuminated tour of Rome`s historic piazzas and fountains. Along the way to the famous Piazza della Repubblica, enjoy flood-lit views of the Palazzo Margherita, Porta Pinciana, Villa Borghese, Piazzale Flaminio, Via Flaminia, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Augusto Imperatore, and Via del Corso. Arriving at the Piazza della Repubblica, visit Trevi Fountain, the largest and most exquisite Baroque fountain in Rome, before continuing along the Via Quattro Fontane to view the equally impressive, Fountains of the Four Seasons. From Piazza Venezia, enjoy charming views of the Memorial of King Vittorio Emanuele II and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. From this prime vantage point, admire the Capitol, Imperial Forum, Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Aventine Hill, Circus Maximus, and the Great Synagogue, overlooking the former Jewish ghetto. Conclude this fascinating tour of the Eternal City by night with views of the Castel Sant`Angelo and St. Peter`s Basilica on your return.
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| Day 3: Thursday - Rome , Optional Tour |
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After breakfast, free day at your lesiure or you can choose our OPTIONAL tour (#3 & 2 Rome with lunch 8:30 AM) This morning, depart from the Piazza San Bernardo, site of Moses Fountain, and travel along Via Bissolati and Via Veneto. Pass by Villa Borghese, one of Europes most elegant parks, and previous estate of the noble Borghese family. The tour continues to the Vatican Museum and Galleries, where you will find galleries of chandeliers, tapestries, geographical maps, the Sobiesky Hall and the Immaculate Conception Hall. From here, visit the Sistine Chapel and behold the great frescoes by Michelangelo. Passing through the Vatican Hall continue to the Basilica of Saint Peter, one of the four major basilicas of Rome, and burial site of its namesake Saint Peter. Continue to the square of the Capitol and admire the unique sight of the Forum, Colosseum and Palatine Hill, one of Romes most ancient districts. Walk along the pavement of the original Roman grid, which crosses the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Curia, and the Reggia. Enjoy views of the Temple of Vesta, the Arch of Titus and the Triumphal Arch of Constantine. Continue with an inside tour of the Colosseum, a giant amphitheater used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, and the largest building ever constructed in the Roman Empire. The tour concludes with a visit to the church of St. Peter in Chains, where Michelangelos famous statue of Moses is housed. Please note that on Wednesdays during the Holy Fathers Audience, the visit inside St. Peters Basilica will not take place. Departs at 7:30 a.m. (Apr - Oct) and 8:30 a.m. (Nov - Mar) from Via V. E. Orlando, 95. Pick-up from hotel 1 hour prior to departure time (between 6:30 a.m. and 7:15 a.m for Apr - Oct and between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m for Nov - Mar). Drop-off in city center. Please note that conservative clothing should be worn when visiting the Vatican, meaning legs and shoulders should be covered
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| Day 4: Friday - Rome, Florence |
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This morning, transfer independently to the rail station for your trip to Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, transfer independently to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.
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| Day 5: Saturday - Florence, Optional Tour |
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After breakfast, free day at your lesiure or you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Florence Afternoon City Tour 2:30 PM) 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. End your tour with a stop at Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge with shops built alongside. Departs at 2:30 p.m. Pick-up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena, 15/17. Drop-off in city center.
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| Day 6: Sunday - Florence, Venice |
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This morning, transfer independently to the rail station for your trip to Venice. Upon arrival in Venice, transfer independently to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Or you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Gondola Serenade) This evening, 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. Tour does not operate on: Dec 25 (Christmas), Dec 31, Jan 1 (New Years).
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| Day 7: Monday- Venice, Optional Tours |
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After breakfast, free day at your lesiure or you may choose our OPTIONAl tour (Walking Tour of Venice (#1) 9:10 AM) This mornings walking tour through the most charismatic and important historical places in the unique city of Venice 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, Ducal Palace, 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. Please note: This is a walking and orientation tour of Venice that does not include entry into any landmarks. Departs daily at 9:10 a.m. from the Exchange Office under the Clock Tower in St. Marks Square. Drop-off at Tourist Information Office in St. Marks Square
Afternoon, free day at your lesiure or you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Excursion to the Islands of Venice Lagoon) Depart by boat from Alilaguna Pier to the charming island of Murano. Built on a series of small islands connected by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon, Murano is known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Enjoy a visit inside one of the islands glass blowing factories to witness first-hand the methods of this fascinating art. Continue to Burano, the most scenic island of the Lagoon, famous for its colorful houses and central church with leaning campanile. Visit Baldassarre Galuppi Street, the islands main avenue, filled with tiny shops that sell famous handmade lace. Continue to the island of Torcello to visit the church of Santa Fosca. Here you will see the churchs unique portico in the form of a Greek cross, and the Byzantine Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Departs daily at 2:30 p.m. (Apr 1-Oct 31) and 2:00 p.m. (Nov 1-March 31). Tour departs from Alilaguna Pier (In front of the entrance to the Royal Gardens of St. Marks). Drop-off at Alilaguna Pier. Tour does not operate on: Dec 25 (Christmas), Dec 31, Jan 1 (New Years).
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| Day 8: Tuesday - Departure |
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Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight, or choose an optional transfer. Return to the USA.
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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.
- Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates.
- For visa information, check our Visa page.
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| Italy Rome Ancient |
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| Italy Rome Vatican Museum Rome |
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| Florence Art |
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| Italy Florence Tuscan dinner with wine |
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| Italy Venice Gondola Ride |
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| Italy Venice Murano Burano Torcello |
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| 8 Day Rome, Florence & Venice by Rail -Plan C Tour |
| Departure Date |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| Year 2013 |
| Nov 5 | $1839.00 | $859.00 | |
| Nov 12 | $1779.00 | $859.00 | |
| Nov 19 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Nov 26 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Dec 3 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Dec 10 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Dec 17 | $1769.00 | $749.00 | |
| Dec 24 | $2059.00 | $1079.00 | |
| Dec 31 | $1789.00 | $869.00 | |
| Year 2014 | Jan 7 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Jan 14 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Jan 21 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Jan 28 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Feb 4 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Feb 11 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Feb 18 | $1799.00 | $879.00 | |
| Feb 25 | $1829.00 | $909.00 | |
Mar 4(Sold Out) | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Mar 11 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
Mar 18(Sold Out) | $1799.00 | $879.00 | |
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| Day 1: Tuesday - Depart USA |
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| Day 2: Wednesday - Rome, Optional Tour |
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| Day 3: Thursday - Rome , Optional Tour |
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| Day 4: Friday - Rome, Florence |
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| Day 5: Saturday - Florence, Optional Tour |
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| Day 6: Sunday - Florence, Venice |
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| Day 7: Monday- Venice, Optional Tours |
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| Day 8: Tuesday - Departure |
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Speak to our Travel Consultant via our Toll Free at
(877) 636-6660 |
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| Day 1: Tuesday - Depart USA |
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Depart USA to Italy, your flight includes meals, drinks and in flight entertainement for your journy.
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| Day 2: Wednesday - Rome, Optional Tour |
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Free day at leisure or you can choose our OPTIONAL tour (8 Illuminated Rome by Night 8:00 PM). This evening, depart Piazza San Bernardo for an illuminated tour of Rome`s historic piazzas and fountains. Along the way to the famous Piazza della Repubblica, enjoy flood-lit views of the Palazzo Margherita, Porta Pinciana, Villa Borghese, Piazzale Flaminio, Via Flaminia, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Augusto Imperatore, and Via del Corso. Arriving at the Piazza della Repubblica, visit Trevi Fountain, the largest and most exquisite Baroque fountain in Rome, before continuing along the Via Quattro Fontane to view the equally impressive, Fountains of the Four Seasons. From Piazza Venezia, enjoy charming views of the Memorial of King Vittorio Emanuele II and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. From this prime vantage point, admire the Capitol, Imperial Forum, Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Aventine Hill, Circus Maximus, and the Great Synagogue, overlooking the former Jewish ghetto. Conclude this fascinating tour of the Eternal City by night with views of the Castel Sant`Angelo and St. Peter`s Basilica on your return.
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| Day 3: Thursday - Rome , Optional Tour |
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After breakfast, free day at your lesiure or you can choose our OPTIONAL tour (#3 & 2 Rome with lunch 8:30 AM) This morning, depart from the Piazza San Bernardo, site of Moses Fountain, and travel along Via Bissolati and Via Veneto. Pass by Villa Borghese, one of Europes most elegant parks, and previous estate of the noble Borghese family. The tour continues to the Vatican Museum and Galleries, where you will find galleries of chandeliers, tapestries, geographical maps, the Sobiesky Hall and the Immaculate Conception Hall. From here, visit the Sistine Chapel and behold the great frescoes by Michelangelo. Passing through the Vatican Hall continue to the Basilica of Saint Peter, one of the four major basilicas of Rome, and burial site of its namesake Saint Peter. Continue to the square of the Capitol and admire the unique sight of the Forum, Colosseum and Palatine Hill, one of Romes most ancient districts. Walk along the pavement of the original Roman grid, which crosses the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Curia, and the Reggia. Enjoy views of the Temple of Vesta, the Arch of Titus and the Triumphal Arch of Constantine. Continue with an inside tour of the Colosseum, a giant amphitheater used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, and the largest building ever constructed in the Roman Empire. The tour concludes with a visit to the church of St. Peter in Chains, where Michelangelos famous statue of Moses is housed. Please note that on Wednesdays during the Holy Fathers Audience, the visit inside St. Peters Basilica will not take place. Departs at 7:30 a.m. (Apr - Oct) and 8:30 a.m. (Nov - Mar) from Via V. E. Orlando, 95. Pick-up from hotel 1 hour prior to departure time (between 6:30 a.m. and 7:15 a.m for Apr - Oct and between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m for Nov - Mar). Drop-off in city center. Please note that conservative clothing should be worn when visiting the Vatican, meaning legs and shoulders should be covered
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| Day 4: Friday - Rome, Florence |
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This morning, transfer independently to the rail station for your trip to Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, transfer independently to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.
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| Day 5: Saturday - Florence, Optional Tour |
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After breakfast, free day at your lesiure or you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Florence Afternoon City Tour 2:30 PM) 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. End your tour with a stop at Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge with shops built alongside. Departs at 2:30 p.m. Pick-up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Via Santa Caterina da Siena, 15/17. Drop-off in city center.
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| Day 6: Sunday - Florence, Venice |
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This morning, transfer independently to the rail station for your trip to Venice. Upon arrival in Venice, transfer independently to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Or you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Gondola Serenade) This evening, 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. Tour does not operate on: Dec 25 (Christmas), Dec 31, Jan 1 (New Years).
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| Day 7: Monday- Venice, Optional Tours |
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After breakfast, free day at your lesiure or you may choose our OPTIONAl tour (Walking Tour of Venice (#1) 9:10 AM) This mornings walking tour through the most charismatic and important historical places in the unique city of Venice 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, Ducal Palace, 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. Please note: This is a walking and orientation tour of Venice that does not include entry into any landmarks. Departs daily at 9:10 a.m. from the Exchange Office under the Clock Tower in St. Marks Square. Drop-off at Tourist Information Office in St. Marks Square
Afternoon, free day at your lesiure or you may choose our OPTIONAL tour (Excursion to the Islands of Venice Lagoon) Depart by boat from Alilaguna Pier to the charming island of Murano. Built on a series of small islands connected by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon, Murano is known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Enjoy a visit inside one of the islands glass blowing factories to witness first-hand the methods of this fascinating art. Continue to Burano, the most scenic island of the Lagoon, famous for its colorful houses and central church with leaning campanile. Visit Baldassarre Galuppi Street, the islands main avenue, filled with tiny shops that sell famous handmade lace. Continue to the island of Torcello to visit the church of Santa Fosca. Here you will see the churchs unique portico in the form of a Greek cross, and the Byzantine Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Departs daily at 2:30 p.m. (Apr 1-Oct 31) and 2:00 p.m. (Nov 1-March 31). Tour departs from Alilaguna Pier (In front of the entrance to the Royal Gardens of St. Marks). Drop-off at Alilaguna Pier. Tour does not operate on: Dec 25 (Christmas), Dec 31, Jan 1 (New Years).
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| Day 8: Tuesday - Departure |
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Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight, or choose an optional transfer. Return to the USA.
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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.
- Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates.
- For visa information, check our Visa page.
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| Italy Rome Ancient |
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| Italy Rome Vatican Museum Rome |
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| Florence Art |
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| Italy Florence Tuscan dinner with wine |
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| Italy Venice Gondola Ride |
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| Italy Venice Murano Burano Torcello |
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| 8 Day Rome, Florence & Venice by Rail -Plan C Tour |
| Departure Date |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| Year 2013 |
| Nov 5 | $1839.00 | $859.00 | |
| Nov 12 | $1779.00 | $859.00 | |
| Nov 19 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Nov 26 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Dec 3 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Dec 10 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Dec 17 | $1769.00 | $749.00 | |
| Dec 24 | $2059.00 | $1079.00 | |
| Dec 31 | $1789.00 | $869.00 | |
| Year 2014 | Jan 7 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Jan 14 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Jan 21 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Jan 28 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Feb 4 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Feb 11 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Feb 18 | $1799.00 | $879.00 | |
| Feb 25 | $1829.00 | $909.00 | |
Mar 4(Sold Out) | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
| Mar 11 | $1669.00 | $749.00 | |
Mar 18(Sold Out) | $1799.00 | $879.00 | |
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