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| Day 1: Tue - Depart USA |
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Depart the USA to Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey.
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| Day 2: Wed - Arrive Venice |
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Welcome to Venice. Transfer independently from the airport to your hotel or choose an optional transfer. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.
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| Day 3: Thu - Venice, Optional |
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With your morning at leisure, or you may choose our OPTIONAL TOUR (Walking Tour of Venice 9:15 AM). This morning`s tour begins with an orientation of St. Mark`s Square, considered the historical heart of the city, and continues to visit the Golden Basilica of San Marco* with its mysterious interior, lavish mosaics, and decorations of Occidental and Oriental design. Proceed to the 14th century Doge`s Palace, whose facade comprises a massive Gothic gate on the Piazzetta side, known as the Porta Della Carta. Continue to the rear of the palace to view the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with an optional visit to a glass blowing factory on Murano Island.
*For security reasons, bags are not allowed inside the Basilica. A free-of-charge holding station is available. Due to Mass, San Marco Basilica is closed for visitations on Sundays, and during any religious ceremonies and holy feast days. In this case, visits will exclude interior views of the church. Likewise, Doge`s Palace is closed on Dec 25, Jan 1, and May 1.
Departs daily at 9:15 a.m. from the Tourist Information Office in St. Mark`s Square, located across from the Basilica. Drop-off at Tourist Information Office in St. Mark`s Square, located across from the Basilica.
Tour does not operate on: May 1 (Labor Day), Dec 25 (Christmas), Jan 1 (New Year`s Day).
Evening at leisure or you can 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).
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| Day 4: Fri - 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: Sat - Florence, Optional Florence Morning City Tour 9:30 AM |
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Day at leisure in Florence, or join an OPTIONAL (Florence Morning City Tour 9:30 AM). This morning, depart by coach for a short stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, one of the most ideal vantage points of Florence. Continue to visit the 16th century Accademia of Fine Arts to admire Michelangelo`s David. View the Duomo, adorned with the marvelous red dome by Brunelleschi, before continuing to the Baptistery to view Ghiberti`s famous "Gates of Paradise," whose south door quatrefoils and seated Virtues feature scenes from the life of John the Baptist.
Departs at 9:30 a.m. Pick-up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Piazza della stazione, at the corner of Piazza dell Unita. Drop-off in city center.
Tour does not operate on: Apr 25 (Liberation Day), May 1 (Labor Day), Jun 2 (National Day), Aug 15 (Feast of the Assumption).
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| Day 6: Sun - Florence, Optional Pisa Tour from Florence 2:00 PM |
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This morning, enjoy an OPTIONAL (Pisa Tour from Florence 2:00 PM). This afternoon, 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 Pisa`s most prized landmark, the Leaning Tower, as well as the Cathedral, Baptistery, and other famous monuments for which the city is known. Departs at 2:00 p.m. Pick-up 15 minutes prior to departure time from Piazza della stazione, at the corner of Piazza dell Unita. Drop-off in city center.
Tour does not operate on: Apr 25 (Liberation Day), May 1 (Labor Day), Jun 2 (National Day), Aug 15 (Feast of the Assumption).
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| Day 7: Mon - Departure |
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Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight, or choose a private car transfer for $80 (1 to 3 passengers). Return to the USA.
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Notes:
- *Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan D & Plan E.
- Trains depart mid-morning.
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| Italy Venice, Gondola Ride |
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| Italy Venice Basilica San Marco |
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| Italy Venice Piazza San Marco |
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| Italy Venice Murano Burano Torcello |
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| Italy Venice Courtyard of the Ducal Palace |
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| Italy Florence Franciscan church of Santa Croce |
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| Italy Florence Basilica of Santa Croce |
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| Italy Florence Uffizi Gallery |
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| Italy Florence Ponte Vecchio |
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