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8 Day Venice, Florence & Rome by Rail
Venice, Florence, Rome - Monday Tour
Roundtrip airfare, 6 nights at your choice of hotel accommodation, breakfast daily, Transportation between cities via First Class or Standard (Plan D & Plan E) rail with reserved seats

  • Flights NYC-Venice, Rome-NYC
  • Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges
  • 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
  • 2 nights Venice
  • 2 nights Florence
  • 2 nights Rome
  • Transportation between cities via First Class (Plan A, B or C) or Standard (Plan D & Plan E) rail with reserved seats*
  • Breakfast daily
Airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee
Optional tours
Transfers
Day:3 Walking Tour of Venice 9:15 AM
Day:3 Excursion to the Islands of Venice Lagoon
Day:5 Florence Morning City Tour 9:30 AM
Day:7 #1 & 2 Rome with lunch 8:30 AM
Day:7 #1 & 2 Rome with lunch 8:30 AM
 
Day 1: Mon - Depart USA
Depart the USA to Italy.
Day 2: Tue - Venice
Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey. ( B )
Day 3: Wed - Venice Optional Tour
Free day at leiusre or you can 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.

Afternoon at leisure or you can 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 island`s 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 island`s 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 church`s unique portico in the form of a Greek cross, and the Byzantine Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. ( B )

Day 4: Thurs - Venice, Florence
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. ( B )
Day 5: Fri - Florence, Optional Florence Morning City Tour 9:30 AM
Full day at leisure or enjoy 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. ( B )
Day 6: Sat - Florence, Rome
Transfer independently to the rail station for your trip to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, transfer independently to your hotel. ( B )
Day 7: Sun - Rome, Optional 1 Monuments of Rome 8:30 AM
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Rome, or choose an OPTIONAL (1 Monuments of Rome 8:30 AM). This morning, depart Piazza San Bernardo, site of Moses` Fountain, and continue to the Piazza della Repubblica. The walking tour is designed to take you through the ages of Rome, starting from the Spanish Steps and reaching Piazza di Spagna featuring the famous fountain "la Barcaccia" designed by Pietro Bernini. Proceed to the Trevi Fountain, the largest and most exquisite baroque fountain in Rome, before heading to the best preserved of all ancient Roman buildings, the Pantheon, whose original dome is the largest surviving from antiquity in the world. Tour ends at the famous Piazza Navona, erected over the ruins of Domitian`s Circus.

Departs at 8:30 a.m. from Via V. E. Orlando, 95. Pick-up from hotel 60 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off in city center. ( B )

Day 8: Mon - Departure
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight, or choose an optional transfer. Return to the USA. ( B )
 

Notes:

  • A $200 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.
  • Trains depart mid-morning.
  • *Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan D & Plan E.

Choice of Plan

Plan/City

Venice

Florence

Rome

Plan E

Olimpia Hotel

Meridiana

Hotel Center 

Arlecchino

Delle Nazioni

Plan D

Hotel Tre Archi

Hotel Mediterraneo or Croce Di Malta  

Hotel Villafranca or Hotel Alexandra  

Hotel Abbazia

 

Plan C

Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal

Grand Hotel Cavour

Hotel Genova

or  Ai Mori D`Oriente

Hotel Athenaeum 

Grand Hotel Palatino

Plan B

 

Hotel Calzaiuoli 

 Kolbe Hotel Rome

Hotel A la Commedia

Hotel Pierre

Hotel Ponte Sisto

Plan A

Hotel Bauer

Sofitel Firenze

Hotel Bernini Bristol 

 
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8 Day Venice, Florence & Rome by Rail -Plan E Tour
Departure Date Air & Land Land Only 
Year 2010
  Nov 1$1129.00$549.00
  Nov 8$1049.00$469.00
  Nov 15$1069.00$449.00
  Nov 22$1089.00$489.00
  Nov 29$1049.00$429.00
  Dec 6$1069.00$449.00
  Dec 13$1049.00$429.00
  Dec 20$1149.00$409.00
Year 2011
  Jan 3$1119.00$449.00
  Jan 10(Sold Out)$949.00$429.00
  Jan 17$949.00$429.00
  Jan 24$949.00$429.00
  Jan 31$1039.00$439.00
  Feb 7$959.00$439.00
  Feb 14$959.00$439.00
  Feb 21$959.00$439.00
  Feb 28$1069.00$469.00
  Mar 14$1029.00$509.00
  Mar 21$1049.00$529.00
8 Day Venice, Florence & Rome by Rail -Plan D Tour
Departure Date Air & Land Land Only 
Year 2010
  Nov 1$1279.00$699.00
  Nov 8$1279.00$699.00
  Nov 15$1169.00$549.00
  Nov 22$1249.00$649.00
  Nov 29$1149.00$529.00
  Dec 6$1169.00$549.00
  Dec 13$1169.00$549.00
  Dec 20$1289.00$549.00
  Dec 27$1349.00$699.00
Year 2011
  Jan 3$1229.00$559.00
  Jan 10(Sold Out)$1069.00$549.00
  Jan 17$1069.00$549.00
  Jan 24$1069.00$549.00
  Jan 31$1149.00$549.00
  Feb 7$1069.00$549.00
  Feb 14$1069.00$549.00
  Feb 21$1069.00$549.00
  Feb 28$1169.00$569.00
  Mar 7$1079.00$559.00
  Mar 14$1079.00$559.00
  Mar 21$1079.00$559.00
8 Day Venice, Florence & Rome by Rail -Plan C Tour
Departure Date Air & Land Land Only 
Year 2010
  Nov 1$1329.00$749.00
  Nov 8$1329.00$749.00
  Nov 15$1359.00$739.00
  Nov 22$1339.00$739.00
  Nov 29$1359.00$739.00
  Dec 6$1359.00$739.00
  Dec 13$1359.00$739.00
  Dec 20$1479.00$739.00
Year 2011
  Jan 3$1409.00$739.00
  Jan 10(Sold Out)$1259.00$739.00
  Jan 17$1259.00$739.00
  Jan 24$1259.00$739.00
  Jan 31$1339.00$739.00
  Feb 7$1259.00$739.00
  Feb 14$1259.00$739.00
  Feb 21$1259.00$739.00
  Feb 28$1529.00$929.00
  Mar 7$1359.00$839.00
  Mar 21$1479.00$959.00
8 Day Venice, Florence & Rome by Rail -Plan B Tour
Departure Date Air & Land Land Only 
Year 2010
  Nov 1$1549.00$969.00
  Nov 8$1549.00$969.00
  Nov 15$1479.00$859.00
  Nov 22$1459.00$859.00
  Nov 29$1479.00$859.00
  Dec 6$1479.00$859.00
  Dec 13$1459.00$839.00
  Dec 20$1579.00$839.00
  Dec 27$1879.00$1229.00
Year 2011
  Jan 3$1599.00$929.00
  Jan 10$1359.00$839.00
  Jan 17$1359.00$839.00
  Jan 24$1359.00$839.00
  Jan 31$1439.00$839.00
  Feb 7$1379.00$859.00
  Feb 14$1379.00$859.00
  Feb 21$1379.00$859.00
  Mar 14$1549.00$1029.00
  Mar 21$1549.00$1029.00
8 Day Venice, Florence & Rome by Rail -Plan A Tour
Departure Date Air & Land Land Only 
Year 2010
  Nov 1$1759.00$1179.00
  Nov 8$1759.00$1179.00
  Nov 15$1799.00$1179.00
  Nov 22$1779.00$1179.00
  Nov 29$1779.00$1159.00
  Dec 6$1779.00$1159.00
  Dec 13$1779.00$1159.00
  Dec 20$1899.00$1159.00
  Dec 27$1929.00$1279.00
Year 2011
  Jan 3$1829.00$1159.00
  Jan 10(Sold Out)$1669.00$1149.00
  Jan 17$1679.00$1159.00
  Jan 24$1679.00$1159.00
  Jan 31$1759.00$1159.00
  Feb 7$1679.00$1159.00
  Feb 14$1679.00$1159.00
  Feb 21$1679.00$1159.00
  Feb 28$1779.00$1179.00
  Mar 7$1699.00$1179.00
  Mar 14$1699.00$1179.00
  Mar 21(Sold Out)$1799.00$1279.00
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