Independent Italy Explorer
$2695 $2426
per personStep right up for an unforgettable Italian adventure! Get ready to explore the Eternal City of Rome, where ancient history whispers from every ruin and Renaissance masterpieces stand proudly. Continue to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, before heading to marvel at Pisa’s iconic Leaning Tower. Prepare to be swept off your feet by the romantic canals of Venice and witness the mesmerizing artistry of glassmaking on Murano island.
But wait, there’s more! Enjoy a delightful wine tasting in Chianti.
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7 Days, 6 Nights: Rome, Florence, Venice
ⓘ Daily Departures Includes hotels, daily breakfast & 1 lunch, guided excursions, train tickets, admission fees, and private airport transfers
ⓘ Independent Tour Combines the ease of guided excursions with a bit of extra free time and flexibility.
Trip Highlights
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour; Florence Walking Tour; Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena Tour with Wine Tasting; Venice Tour with Gondola ride; Murano and Burano Tour
Premium
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotels at City Centers
ⓘ Optional Add-ons
Train station & excursion transfers; Additional hotel nights are available at each city
ⓘ Upgrade
Flex departure date, private guide, customizations; classic ⭐⭐⭐ or deluxe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐hotels
St Peter’s Square, Vatican City
St Peter’s Basilica
Florence Duomo
Ponte Vecchio, Florence
Pisa Leaning Tower and Cathedral
Gondolas and Rialto Bridge, Venice
6 Night Accommodation
Premium ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Itinerary
🛏️. 2 NIGHTS IN ROME
DAY 1: ARRIVE ROME
Arrive at Fiumicino Airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Rome offers a vibrant atmosphere where ancient history seamlessly blends with a lively modern culture, inviting tourists to wander through its charming streets and soak in centuries of art, architecture, and delicious cuisine.
🍴 Meals: None
DAY 2: VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL TOUR
Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on a guided tour (including one way transfer from the hotel, group, 6 hours @10:30am).
Discover centuries of papal art collections, including Renaissance masterpieces by Raphael, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo. Experience the historic and sacred ambiance in the museums, culminating in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
2 NIGHTS IN FLORENCE
DAY 3: ROME – FLORENCE, FLORENCE TOUR
Check out and take the morning train from Rome to Florence (Standard class included. Hotel and train station transfers not included).
Evening Florence walking tour (2 hours @5pm). Discover Florence’s Roman origins and impressive history on a guided walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of Botticelli and Michelangelo, visiting landmarks like Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo, Signoria Square, and Ponte Vecchio. Uncover the lives of Dante and the Medici family, gaining a deeper appreciation for Florence’s history, architecture, and iconic sites.
Florence is where the awe-inspiring masterpieces of the Renaissance seamlessly blend with the intimate charm of its cobblestone streets, inviting tourists to immerse themselves in a vibrant tapestry of art, history, and Tuscan delights.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: PISA, SAN GIMIGNANO & SIENA TOUR
Explore historic Pisa, San Gimignano & Siena on a guided walking tour (8 hours @ 8am).
See stunning views of Piazza dei Miracoli’s white marble and green lawns, featuring the Pisa Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery. Experience wine tasting in a winery in the Chianti region. Take a guided walking tour of San Gimignano and Siena and visit it’s 14th-century medieval cathedral.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
2 NIGHTS IN VENICE
DAY 5: FLORENCE – VENICE, VENICE TOUR WITH GONDOLA RIDE
Breakfast then check-out. Take the morning train from Florence to Venice (Standard class included. Hotel and train station transfers not included).
Explore Venice on a guided walking tour and Gondola ride (group, 4 hours @3pm).
Begin at Rialto Bridge and discover hidden gems like Scala del Bovolo, Campo Sant’Angelo, and Teatro La Fenice. Conclude with a gondola ride through charming canals and along the Grand Canal for unparalleled views of grand palazzos.
Venice offers a uniquely enchanting atmosphere where the absence of roads and the presence of winding canals, gondolas, and ancient water-lapped buildings create a dreamlike and romantic atmosphere.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: MURANO & BURANO ISLANDS TOUR
After breakfast, explore the islands of Murano and Burano (group, 8 hours @9am).
Today we discover the traditional artisan life on Murano, famous for glassmaking. Learn the fascinating history of glassblowers, witness a demonstration, and explore the island’s glass art. Then, we will cruise to Burano to admire its colorful houses and learn about its centuries-old lacemaking tradition, observing women still practicing this craft.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: DEPART VENICE – END OF TOUR
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Venice Airport (VCE) for your flight home.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
‣Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.
‣The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
Fixed Date Departures (Double, Land Only)
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| Year 2025 | |
| Sep 12 – 18 | $3,312 $3,680 |
| Oct 10 – 16 | $3,357 $3,730 |
| Nov 14 – 20 | $2,547 $2,830 |
| Dec 12 – 18 | $2,426 $2,695 |
| Year 2026 | |
| Jan 9 – Jan 15 | $2,601 $2,890 |
| Feb 13 – Feb 19 | $2,646 $2,940 |
| Mar 13 – Mar 19 | $2,691 $2,990 |
| Apr 10 – Apr 16 | $3,200 $3,555 |
| May 8 – May 14 | $3,384 $3,760 |
| Jun 12 – Jun 18 | $3,506 $3,895 |
| Jul 10 – Jul 16 | $2,853 $3,170 |
| Aug 14 – Aug 20 | $2,655 $2,950 |
| Sep 11 – Sep 17 | $3,533 $3,925 |
| Oct 9 – Oct 15 | $3,533 $3,925 |
| Nov 13 – Nov 19 | $2,466 $2,740 |
| Dec 11 – Dec 17 | $2,565 $2,850 |
- ‣ Other departure dates, classic and deluxe hotels; please inquire
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Hotels
We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.| Destination |
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- * Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- * Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrade available in the same hotel.
Accommodation Classification
- CLASSIC ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- DELUXE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Hotel Check-in and Check-out
Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on
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Fixed Date Departures (Double, Land Only)
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| Year 2025 | |
| Sep 12 - 18 | $3,312 $3,680 |
| Oct 10 - 16 | $3,357 $3,730 |
| Nov 14 – 20 | $2,547 $2,830 |
| Dec 12 – 18 | $2,426 $2,695 |
| Year 2026 | |
| Jan 9 – Jan 15 | $2,601 $2,890 |
| Feb 13 – Feb 19 | $2,646 $2,940 |
| Mar 13 – Mar 19 | $2,691 $2,990 |
| Apr 10 – Apr 16 | $3,200 $3,555 |
| May 8 – May 14 | $3,384 $3,760 |
| Jun 12 – Jun 18 | $3,506 $3,895 |
| Jul 10 – Jul 16 | $2,853 $3,170 |
| Aug 14 – Aug 20 | $2,655 $2,950 |
| Sep 11 – Sep 17 | $3,533 $3,925 |
| Oct 9 – Oct 15 | $3,533 $3,925 |
| Nov 13 – Nov 19 | $2,466 $2,740 |
| Dec 11 – Dec 17 | $2,565 $2,850 |
- ‣ Other departure dates, classic and deluxe hotels; please inquire
Fixed Date Tour Price Details
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. A special rate for single travelers is available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ If the hotels mentioned are unavailable then similar properties will be substituted. You will be advised of any changes to the price.
- ‣ This tour operates with a minimum of 2 guests. Excursion group size varies from 12 - 50 people.
Flight Add-On
- ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
- ‣ The nearest arrival airport is Rome – Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)
- ‣ The nearest departure airport is Venice – Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
- ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.
Inclusions
- ‣ Private Airport Transfers
- ‣ Train Ticket (Standard Class)
- ‣ Hotel Accommodations
- ‣ Daily Breakfast and 1 Lunch (See tour plan for details)
- ‣ English-speaking Local Guide
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
Exclusions
- ‣ Airfare
- ‣ Train Transfers (an optional add-on)
- ‣ For all group excursions unless otherwise specified: Travelers must join at a designated meetup point, which will be advised upon confirmation. An optional add-on for local transfer from the hotel to the meetup point is available during booking.
- ‣ Tourism Tax per room per night paid directly to the hotels (for example between 3-4 Euros)
- ‣ Travel Insurance
- ‣ Medical Expenses
- ‣ Visa Fee (if applicable. Free visa-on-arrival for American & Canadian)
- ‣ Gratuity
- ‣ Personal Expenses
Optional Add-Ons
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
- ‣ Train Station & Excursion Transfers.
- ‣ Additional hotel nights are available at each city, please advise the budget.
- ‣ Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrades available in the same hotel. Classic 3-star and deluxe 5-star hotels are available, please advise the budget.
- ‣ Note: Add-Ons must be booked with your tour reservation
Deposit
- ‣ A deposit of 30% of the tour price is due within 3 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 70 days prior to the departure date.
- ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking. Airfare and flight schedule shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking. All airfares are subject to change until paid in full at time of ticketing..
- ‣ Credit card fee for non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
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Suggested Gratuity
- ‣ Local Guide: US $7 per person per day of sightseeing. US $4 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Driver: US $5 per person per day of sightseeing. US $3 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollars. You can tip the guides and drivers when they finish their assignment with you e.g. end of day, end of city stay, on departure, etc.
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