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Best Seller - The Big 3 - Rome, Florence, Venice - 7 Nights

7 nights in Italy's top 3 cities

7 Nights from Thursday to Thursday

Starting from: $2,038 pp
Based on Double Occupancy
This is a land package with Air Optional
- available from your home city. Quoted at time of booking.

The Big Three is a hosted small group tour with a maximum of 15 participants, so you won't be on a huge tour bus, but you will have all the benefits of an organized tour, with scheduled visits and guides to great locations.  This is a great way to experience some special cities in Northern of Italy.  These are guaranteed departures, no risk of the tour being canceled.  Even with just 2 people booked, we assure that all your visits and inclusions are still handled as promised. Depending on number of participants, the daily visits may join a larger group tour.

This Vacation Includes:

  • 3 Nights in a centrally located 4* hotel in Rome
  • 2 Nights in a centrally located 4* hotel in Florence
  • 2 Nights in a centrally located 4* hotel in Venice
  • Shared transfer from the Airport in Rome
  • All transfers to and from your hotel as per itinerary
  • First Class train tickets: Rome - Florence, Florence - Venice
  • Prestige Vatican tour with English speaking guide - earphones and entrance fee
  • Half Day Monumental Rome with private English speaking guide
  • Essential Florence walking tour with English speaking guide
  • Walking tour of Venice with an English speaking guide
  • All breakfasts
  • 3 Dinners, 1 in each city

Not Included:

  • Flights to/from your home city
  • Meals other than mentioned
  • City tax

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US Departure City   Departure Date  
 
 
Adults
(12+)
Children
(<12)
 
   
 
Rome, Italy
Florence, Italy
Venice, Italy

Dates & Pricing: 2012

*All prices are per person.

Month Start Date End Date Double Single    
Jan 12 19 $2,038 $3,221  
Feb 9 16 $2,057 $3,240
Mar 1, 15, 29 8, 22, Apr 5
$2,184 $3,367
Apr 12, 26
19, May 23 $2,548 $3,731
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10, 17, 24, 31, Jun 7
$2,657 $4,931
June 7, 14, 21, 28 14, 21, 28, Jul 5
$2,493 $3,767
July 12, 26 19, Aug 2
$2,366 $3,640
Aug 9 16 $2,275 $3,549
Sept 6, 13, 20, 27 13, 20, 27, Oct 4
$2,657 $4,113
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 11, 18, 25, Nov 1
$2,603 $3,968

Child Discount (2-12): $200

*Grey dates are SOLD OUT

 

Day by Day Itinerary:

Thursday: Arrival in Rome!
Shared transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome*
Accommodation in Hotel
Free time for individual visits.  Dinner at leisure.
Overnight in Hotel in Rome 

 

Friday: Vatican City
Breakfast in Hotel.  In the morning transfer from Hotel to Vatican City for a Prestige tour of the Vatican City and St Peter’s Basilica. (Pick up between between 7:45 am and 8:15 am) 4 hours guided tour with a private English speaking guide that will show you the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo. Then to St. Peter's Basilica to view the art treasures of the largest Ro­man Catholic Church in the world, including Michelangelo's Pieta. (entrance fee and earphones are included).  Lunch and afternoon at leisure.  Dinner in a restaurant walking distance from the Hotel.
Overnight in Hotel in Rome

 

Saturday: City Tour
Breakfast in Hotel.  In the morning 3 hours city tour by bus with a private English speaking guide. The tour allows you to visit the most important sites of the Capital of the world: Via Veneto, famous for Fellini's movie "La Dolce Vita", and Piazza della Repubblica with the Naja-di's Fountain, Trevi Fountain till Piazza Navona. Along the way we will admire Piazza Colonna with the Column of Marcus Aurelius and the Pantheon. Continue by coach to the Vatican, the heart of Christendom, passing by St. Angel's Castle.  Lunch at leisure.  In the afternoon free time for individual visits.  Dinner at leisure.
Overnight in Hotel in Rome

 

Sunday: Rome - Florence
Breakfast in Hotel.  In the morning private transfer from Hotel in Rome to Railway Station.  Transfer by train from Rome to Florence (first class).  Arrival in Florence and private transfer from Railway station to Hotel in Florence and accommodation in Hotel.

Lunch at leisure.  In the afternoon walking tour of Florence with an English speaking guide through the heart of Florence town. Here, admire the most important monuments of the Florence culture: Duomo complex with the Baptistery and the Giotto Tower, The Church of Orsanmichele with statues by Donatello, the Strew Market, Piazza della Signoria with Palazzo della Signoria, one of the most important symbol of Florence.  Dinner at leisure.
Overnight in Hotel in Florence

 

Monday: Day at leisure
Breakfast in Hotel.  All day free for individual visits.  Dinner in a restaurant walking distance to the Hotel.
Overnight in Hotel in Florence

 

Tuesday: Florence - Venice
Breakfast in Hotel. In the morning private transfer from Hotel in Florence to Railway Station.  Transfer by train from Florence to Venice (first class).  Private motor launch transfer with assistant from Piazzale Roma to Hotel in Venice.  Dinner at leisure.
Overnight in Hotel

 

Wednesday: Venice
Breakfast in Hotel.  In the morning walking tour of Venice with an English speaking guide.  Walk to the narrow streets of Venice, one of the most romantic and characteristic place of Italy!  See Piazza San Marco with the Basilica of San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Rialto, Santa Maria Formosa, Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Marco Polo’s House and other interesting places.  Lunch and afternoon at leisure.  Dinner in a typical restaurant.
Overnight in Hotel in Venice

 

Thursday: Departure from Venice
Breakfast in Hotel.  Shared transfer from a meeting point close to the Hotel to the Airport**

*SHARED Shuttle Service from/to Fiumicino Airport
From the Airport: from 7:45am to 10:15pm (every 30 minutes)
From the Hotel: from 6:30am to 9pm (every 30 minutes)

**SHARED Transfer to Venice Airport
From 6am to 6pm. Pick up at nearest mooring location near your hotel


Hotels:

ROME

Hotel Borromini - Italy, RomeHotel Borromini - Luxury 4* hotel close to Villa Borghese Gardens, Spanish Steps and Via Veneto 

Amenities: Bar, room service, laundry, TV lounge, tennis court, bike rental, baby sitter, internet/email, currency exchange  

 

 

 

Cicerone Hotel - Rome, ItalyCicerone Hotel - 4* hotel close to Castle Sant'Angelo and the Vatican

Amenities: Bar, Restaurant, Breakfast Room, Handicap Accessible, Meeting Rooms with Audio/Visual Equipment, Parking on Premises

 

 

NH Giustiniano - Rome, ItalyNH Giustiniano - 4* hotel 1 km from city center 

Amenities: Bar, Restaurant, Gym, Laundry, 24Hr front desk, A/C, elevators, handicap accessible, wireless high speed internet in public areas, balcony, connecting rooms, hair dryer, internet in room, microwave, minibar, phone, pets allowed,

 

 

FLORENCE

Hotel Rivoli - Florence, ItalyHotel Rivoli - 4* hotel in the historical center, main monuments within a short distance

Amenities: Breakfast Room, Front Desk 24H, Laundry, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Air conditioning, Mini Bar, Radio, Room Service 24H, Satellite TV, Tea/Coffee, Trouser Press, Telephone

 

Grand Hotel Adriatico - Florence, ItalyGrand Hotel Adriatico - 4* hotel close to major attractions
Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and to the famous shopping streets via Tornabuoni, Borgognissanti, and via della Vigna Nuova.

Amenities: Bar, Front Desk Fax service, Garden, Gym, Restaurant, Wireless Internet in Main area, Air conditioning, Hair Dryer, Room Internet Connection, Mini Bar, Non-Smoking Available, Radio, Room Service 24H, Safe/Security in Room, Satellite TV, Sound Proof Rooms, Tea/Coffee, Telephone

Hotel Athenaeum - Florence, ItalyHotel Athenaum - 4* hotel in center of Florence

Amenities: Bar, Restaurant, Fitness room, Internet point, Billiard Room, Air conditioning, Bathrobes, Direct dialing, Hairdryer, laundry service, Internet (high speed and wireless access), mini-bar, bath, safe, writing desk, satellite LCD TV

 

 

VENICE

Boscolo Bellini - Venice, ItalyBoscolo Bellini - 4* luxury hotel walking distance to Piazza San Marco 

Amenities: A/C in entire property, Bar, Elevator/Lift, 24Hr Front Desk with Fax service, Handicap Accessible, Laundry, Luggage Room, Multi Lingual Staff, Garden, Air conditioning, Hair Dryer, Internet Connection, Mini Bar, Radio, Room Service, Safe/Security in Room, Satellite TV, Telephone, Writing Desk.

 

 

Duodo Palace - Venice, ItalyDuodo Palace - 4* luxury hotel in historic center

Elevator, Luggage Storage, Internet Wi-Fi, Fax, Laundry service, Baby Sitter, Animals are not allowed, Reading room, ADSL internet connection, A/C, Hairdryer, Safe, Minibar, Direct telephone line, Satellite TV, Room service, Wake-up call, Crib available upon request, Welcome gift, Shower Bathrobe, Bedroom slippers

 


Hotel Bonvecchiati - Venice, ItalyHotel Bonvecchiati - 4* hotel just a 3 min walk to St. Mark's Square, 5 min to Rialto Bridge

Amenities: Bar, 24H Front Desk with Fax service, Gym, Spa, Laundry, Parking on Premises, Restaurant, Wireless Internet in Main area, A/C, Bathrobe, Hair Dryer, Internet Connection, Mini Bar, Non-Smoking Rooms Available, Satellite TV, Telephone

 

 

Suggested Day Tours:

ROME

Coliseum, Forum and Palatin Hill (only possible in the afternoon)
3 or 4 hours guided tour with a private English speaking guide
Go to Piazza Venezia to see the imposing memorial to Victor Emanuel II. Then to the Roman Forum, the old center of the Imperial City, where the Senate House, the basilicas and the temples of the major gods are located. After walking down the Via Sacra and passing by the Arch of Titus, visit the Coli­seum, surrounded by impressive monuments such as the ruins of the Arch of Constantine the Great. The last stop is the 5th-century Christian Basi­lica of St. Peter in Chains to see the world famous Statue of Moses by Michelangelo.
On Request

Ancient Rome
3 hours guided tour to admire the Quirinal Square, with the Presidential Palace, Piazza Venezia towered by the imposing "Vittoriano". Continue on foot through the Capitol, a unique treasure of history and art, and then the Roman Forum, the most enchanting and impor­tant archeological area in the world, the Constantine Arch and of the Coliseum, majestic symbol of the Eternal City. Proceed by bus, passing by the Piramide Cestia, to St. Paul's-outside-the-walls (visit) built where the Apostle of the People was buried.
On Request

Rome by Night
2 hours bus tour with an English speaking guide through the most important sites of Rome by night.
Rediscover Rome on a magic atmosphere created by a romantic lighting. Tour starts from Via Veneto, the Dolce Vita street, then Piazza Barberini with the Tri­ton Fountain by Bernini, Piazza Venezia with the "Vit­toriano", Via dei Fori Imperiali, the Coliseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Palatine, the Temple of Vesta, the Theater of Marcello, the Capitol, Tiberine Island, the Synagogue, Castle St. Angelo, St. Peter's Square and Basilica. During this panoramic visit of the city the guide will take you to visit the famous Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona.
On Request

 

FLORENCE

Uffizi Gallery (in the morning)
If you go to Florence you need to go to Uffizi Gallery. With this tour you can get the ticket and enter inside the Museum skipping the line. Here a professional English speaking guide will show you the most renewed painters and sculptors of Italian culture: Cimabue, Giotto, Masaccio, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello
On Request

 

VENICE

Doge’s Palace(in the morning)
3 hours tour through the historical center of the city with the visit of Doge's Palace, a gothic palace in Venice, residence of the supreme authority of the Republic of Venice.  Its two most visible facades look towards the Venetian Lagoon and St. Mark's Square, or rather the Piazzetta.
On Request

Gondola Ride
The best way to discover Venice is with a Gondola. It’s a romantic and original way of visiting the narrow canals of this particular and unique city. So get on a Gondola and let you be carried by a gondolier!
 On Request

Bacari Tour (in the afternoon)
This is an original tour where you can taste the delicious and typical food of Venice walking through the street of this wonderful city by night.  The guide will show you the most typical sites, bars and restaurant where you can stop to eat cicheti and drink spritz, as Venetians use to do.
On Request