Italy Explorer: Rome, Florence & Venice
$3415 $3074
per personSet off on a breathtaking Italian journey where history, art, and romance come alive for you. Begin in Rome, the Eternal City, where ancient empires and Renaissance masterpieces stand side by side. Journey onward to Florence, the vibrant cradle of the Renaissance, and then capture the perfect view of the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. Finally, succumb to the magic of Venice as you step inside the majestic Doge’s Palace and drift along the famous canals on a classic guided gondola ride.
Save Up to $496 | 10% Off Ends August 17
Timeless Romance on the Grand Canal
7 Days, 6 Nights: Rome, Florence, Venice
Your tour package includes:
- ‣ 6 nights in hand-picked city-center Hotels
- ‣ 6 breakfasts
- ‣ 5 excursions through Italy’s most iconic cities
- ‣ Private Airport and Train Station – Hotel Transfers
- ‣ High-Speed Train Rome – Florence – Venice (Standard Class)
- ‣ Venice Airport & Train Station – Hotel Transfer via Water Taxi
- ‣ Entrances to museums, landmarks, and more per itinerary
Included Excursions
- ‣ Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour (skip-the-line admission)
- ‣ Florence City Walking Tour
- ‣ Pisa and Leaning Tower Exterior Guided Tour
- ‣ Grand Canal Gondola Guided Tour with Gondola Gallery
- ‣ Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Walking Tour (skip-the-line admission)
St Peter’s Square, Vatican City
St Peter’s Basilica
Florence Duomo in Tuscany
Ponte Vecchio, Florence
Leaning Tower of Pisa and Cathedral
Gondolas Passing by Rialto Bridge, Venice
ITALY TOUR ITINERARY
💡 Tip: Tap Full Itinerary to read the day-by-day details, or At a Glance for a quick overview
🛏️ 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 hotel pick-up, group tour, 4 hours, skip-the-line-admission).
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 Vatican Museums including the Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of Maps and culminating in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
Meals: Breakfast
🛏️2 NIGHTS IN FLORENCE
DAY 3: ROME – FLORENCE, FLORENCE EVENING WALKING TOUR
Hotel check out and take the morning high-speed train from Rome to Florence (Standard class included. Hotel and train station transfers included).
Evening Florence walking tour (2 hours in the evening). Discover Florence’s Roman origins and impressive history on a guided walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of Botticelli and Michelangelo, visiting landmarks like Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence Duomo Complex, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Uncover the lives of Dante and the Medici family, gaining a deeper appreciation for history, architecture, and iconic sites of Florence.
Florence, or Firenze to the locals, 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 & LEANING TOWER TOUR GUIDED TOUR
Morning Pisa with Leaning Tower Exterior Guided Tour (group, 8 hours in the morning). Explore historic Pisa city and the breathtaking Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles). Marvel at the striking contrast of white marble monuments set against lush green lawns, including the iconic Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, and the Baptistery.
Note: Due to high crowd volumes, entrance inside the Leaning Tower is not included.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN VENICE
DAY 5: FLORENCE – VENICE, GRAND CANAL GONDOLA GUIDED TOUR WITH GONDOLA GALLERY
Breakfast then check-out. Take the morning high-speed train from Florence to Venice (Standard class included. Hotel and train station transfers included).
Experience the romance of Venice with a charming ride in a traditional black gondola through the city’s quiet side canals and the majestic Grand Canal (group tour, 3 hours in the afternoon). This expert-guided tour perfectly pairs Venice’s historic charm with its most iconic sights, leading you past a spectacular blend of crown jewels and captivating hidden gems. From the Grand Canal lined with glorious palaces (palazzos) to the legendary La Fenice opera house. You will also see the Peggy Guggenheim Collection located in an 18th-century palace which showcases masterpieces from Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí. The journey also features the iconic majestic Baroque dome church of Santa Maria della Salute and the historic triangular Punta della Dogana.
Visit The Gondola Gallery: Step inside a space dedicated entirely to Venetian maritime heritage. Your expert guide will share the fascinating history of how these iconic vessels are crafted, and how their unique design and use have evolved through the centuries.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: DOGE’S PALACE & ST. MARK’S BASOCLICA WALKING TOUR
Today is your walking tour of Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica (group tour, 2 hours in the morning, skip-the-line-admission). Visit Piazza San Marco, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, New Prisons, Saint Mark’s Basilica, Correr Museum, and Venice National Archaeological Museum.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: DEPART VENICE – END OF TOUR
After breakfast, check-out and transfer via water taxi 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.
Optional Add-ons:
- ‣ Additional hotel nights are available at each city.
- ‣ 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.
6-Night Accommodation
Italy Tour 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 hotel pick-up, group tour, 4 hours, skip-the-line-admission).
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 Vatican Museums including the Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of Maps and culminating in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN FLORENCE
DAY 3: ROME – FLORENCE, FLORENCE EVENING WALKING TOUR
Hotel check out and take the morning high-speed train from Rome to Florence (Standard class included. Hotel and train station transfers included).
Evening Florence walking tour (2 hours in the evening). Discover Florence’s Roman origins and impressive history on a guided walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of Botticelli and Michelangelo, visiting landmarks like Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence Duomo Complex, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Uncover the lives of Dante and the Medici family, gaining a deeper appreciation for history, architecture, and iconic sites of Florence.
Florence, or Firenze to the locals, 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 & LEANING TOUR GUIDED TOUR
Morning Pisa with Leaning Tower Exterior Guided Tour (group, 8 hours in the morning). Explore historic Pisa city and the breathtaking Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles). Marvel at the striking contrast of white marble monuments set against lush green lawns, including the iconic Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, and the Baptistery.
Note: Due to high crowd volumes, entrance inside the Leaning Tower is not included.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN VENICE
DAY 5: FLORENCE – VENICE, GRAND CANAL GONDOLA GUIDED TOUR WITH GONDOLA GALLERY
Breakfast then check-out. Take the morning high-speed train from Florence to Venice (Standard class included. Hotel and train station transfers included).
Experience the romance of Venice with a charming ride in a traditional black gondola through the city’s quiet side canals and the majestic Grand Canal (group tour, 3 hours in the afternoon). This expert-guided tour perfectly pairs Venice’s historic charm with its most iconic sights, leading you past a spectacular blend of crown jewels and captivating hidden gems. From the Grand Canal lined with glorious palaces (palazzos) to the legendary La Fenice opera house. You will also see the Peggy Guggenheim Collection located in an 18th-century palace which showcases masterpieces from Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí. The journey also features the iconic majestic Baroque dome church of Santa Maria della Salute and the historic triangular Punta della Dogana.
Visit The Gondola Gallery: Step inside a space dedicated entirely to Venetian maritime heritage. Your expert guide will share the fascinating history of how these iconic vessels are crafted, and how their unique design and use have evolved through the centuries.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: DOGE’S PALACE & ST. MARK’S BASOCLICA WALKING TOUR
Today is your walking tour of Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica (group tour, 2 hours in the morning, skip-the-line-admission). Visit Piazza San Marco, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, New Prisons, Saint Mark’s Basilica, Correr Museum, and Venice National Archaeological Museum.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: DEPART VENICE – END OF TOUR
After breakfast, check-out and transfer via water taxi 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.
Optional Add-ons:
‣ Additional hotel nights are available at each city.
‣ 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.
Save Up to $496 | 10% Off Ends August 17
Fixed Date Departures
- ‣ 4-Star Hotels | Double Room (2 Persons)
- ‣ Price per person (Land Only)
- ‣ Wednesday – Tuesday
| Departure Date | Price |
| 2026 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $4,010 (save $446) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $4,460 (save $496) |
| Nov 4, 2026 | $3,695 (save $411) |
| Dec 2, 2026 | $3,474 (save $386) |
| 2027 | |
| Jan 6, 2027 | $3,276 (save $364) |
| Feb 3, 2027 | $3,074 (save $342) |
| Mar 3, 2027 | $3,236 (save $360) |
| Apr 7, 2027 | $3,740 (save $360) |
| May 5, 2027 | $4,388 (save $488) |
| Jun 2, 2027 | $4,172 (save $464) |
| Jul 7, 2027 | $3,474 (save $386) |
| Aug 4, 2027 | $3,276 (save $386) |
| Sep 1, 2027 | $4,010 (save $446) |
| Oct 6, 2027 | $4,460 (save $496) |
| Nov 3, 2027 | $3,695 (save $411) |
| Dec 1, 2027 | $3,474 (save $386) |
- ‣ Save more: Enjoy an exclusive discount when you pay in full at the time of booking.
- ‣ Custom rooms & upgrades: Please inquire for single or triple room rates, as well as 3-star or 5-star hotel options.
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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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| Rome |
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| Florence |
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| Venice |
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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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Save Up to $496 | 10% Off Ends August 17
Fixed Date Departures
- ‣ 4-Star Hotels | Double Room (2 Persons)
- ‣ Price per person (Land Only)
- ‣ Wednesday - Tuesday
| Departure Date | Price |
| 2026 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $4,010 (save $446) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $4,460 (save $496) |
| Nov 4, 2026 | $3,695 (save $411) |
| Dec 2, 2026 | $3,474 (save $386) |
| 2027 | |
| Jan 6, 2027 | $3,276 (save $364) |
| Feb 3, 2027 | $3,074 (save $342) |
| Mar 3, 2027 | $3,236 (save $360) |
| Apr 7, 2027 | $3,740 (save $360) |
| May 5, 2027 | $4,388 (save $488) |
| Jun 2, 2027 | $4,172 (save $464) |
| Jul 7, 2027 | $3,474 (save $386) |
| Aug 4, 2027 | $3,276 (save $386) |
| Sep 1, 2027 | $4,010 (save $446) |
| Oct 6, 2027 | $4,460 (save $496) |
| Nov 3, 2027 | $3,695 (save $411) |
| Dec 1, 2027 | $3,474 (save $386) |
- ‣ Save more: Enjoy an exclusive discount when you pay in full at the time of booking.
- ‣ Custom rooms & upgrades: Please inquire for single or triple room rates, as well as 3-star or 5-star hotel options.
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. Special rates for single travelers or larger groups are available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply during applicable major holidays. Surcharge dates: Easter Holiday, Dec 16-31 and major holidays.
- ‣ Note that tour prices vary according to season. If your tour straddles two seasons then each portion will be priced according to that season.
- ‣ 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 (See tour plan for details)
- ‣ English-speaking Local Guide
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
Exclusions
- ‣ Airfare
- ‣ 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
- ‣ 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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