a week in italy - 06 Nights / 07 Days
Day 01: Welcome aboard!
Today enter the world of your memorable journey to Italy. Arrive Rome.
Welcome to Rome, the capital city of Italy. It’s hard to say what you find most breathtaking about the eternal city. Your visit to Rome is incomplete without a visit to Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, one of the richest collections in the world. Tour throughout the Vatican, with an official guide who will accompany you through the beauties of the Arras Room, the Maps Room, the Raphael Rooms finishing with a visit of the Sistine Chapel.
Overnight at the Hotel in Rome.
Day 02: Rome open bus tour
Enjoy city sightseeing of Rome on open bus tour. You can hop on and off at your own pace throughout the day, which gives you an opportunity to admire some of the most beautiful and important sites and monuments in Rome. Visit the famous Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, the famous Vatican City visiting St. Peter Basilica, Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel, St. Angel Castle. Colloseum, Arch of Constantine, Palatine Hill, Sta Maria in Cosmedin, Bocca della, Piazza Venezia and Piazza Castello.
Overnight at the Hotel in Rome.
Day 03: Rome – Florence (1 ½ hr)
Travel from Rome to Florence. Florence, the capital city of the Tuscany region is full of beautiful Renaissance-style buildings, including wonderful churches and enormous palaces. In the afternoon you can opt to visit the city of Pisa. Enjoy a guided tour to Piazza dei Miracoli to find the celebrated Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, the Baptistery and other important monuments. Walk to Piazza dei Cavalieri, where the Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world, resides.
Overnight at the Hotel in Florence.
Day 04: Florence open bus tour
Enjoy city sightseeing of Florence on open bus tour. You can hop on and off at your own pace throughout the day, which gives you an opportunity to discover the sights, the shopping and the culture of this wonderful city. Enjoy fantastic view over the city from Piazza Michelangelo. Visit Santa Croce Square, with its harmonious church, where Michelangelo and Galileo are buried. Pay a visit to the Museum of Academia, with the famous statue of David by Michelangelo. Visit Piazza della Signoria and visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its beautiful dome by Brunelleschi, the Baptistry and Giotto's Belltower.
Overnight at the Hotel in Florence.
Day 05: Florence – Venice (3 hrs)
Travel from Florence to Venice. Welcome to Venice, the city of canals, the city of romance, architecture and culture situated in a lagoon and accessible only by boat. Your trip to Venice is incomplete without a romantic ride on the famous gondola. Join a flotilla of gondolas gathered around a barge containing musicians and singers to float along the fascinating Grand Canal.
Overnight at the Hotel in Venice.
Day 06: Murano, Burano and Torcello Tour
Explore Venice on your own, visit the famous St. Mark’s Square, see the historic Ducal Palace, the infamous prison, the Bridge of Sighs, the exquisite clock tower and the baroque splendour of St. Mark’s Basilica. Visit Murano glass show room where master craftsmen will demonstrate the art of creating the famous Venetian blown glass. In the afternoon, you can choose to visit Murano, Burano and Torcello Island. Visit Murano Island known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Later sail towards picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colours. Then after a short cruise, reach Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. You will then be dropped back at St Mark’s square.
Overnight at the Hotel in Venice.
Day 07: Depart Venice.
This morning transfer by private boat to Venice Airport for your flight back home or extend your holiday with us exploring other countries in Europe. Arrive home with wonderful memories of your trip with blu lemon holidays that you will treasure for a lifetime.
