Printer-friendly version My First Time - Absolute Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice) - Small Group Hosted Tour
The must see big three cities plus wonderful small towns
My First Time - Absolute Italy is a hosted vacation. THIS IS A LAND ONLY PACKAGE!!!
8 Days/7 Nights
Starting from: $1,790
Never been to Italy before? This is the perfect first timers trip. We'll visit the top 3 cities Rome, Florence and Venice and have the added experience of visiting Tuscany. We've got all the basics covered, centrally located 4 star hotels, transportation by coach and train and local visits in each city. This 7 night/8 day vacation is sure to be the perfect choice. This is a guaranteed departure, so no worries that this trip may cancel. Pack your bags and come along!
This Small Group Tour Includes:
- English speaking tour host to meet and greet you at the hotel
- Welcome Cocktail
- 3 nights at a hotel in Rome
- 2 nights at a hotel in Florence
- 2 nights at a hotel in Venice
- 1 lunch and 5 dinners with Wine, Mineral Water and Coffee
- Wine and Olive Oil tasting in Chianti
- Vatican visit (entrance included)
- Hidden Treasures of Rome walking tour
- Siena visit and free time in San Gimignano
- Florence walking tour
- Venice walking tour
- Comfortable transportation - either car or coach bus
- Transfer from Florence hotel to Florence rail station
- High speed train from Florence to Venice
- Transfer from Venice railway station to Venice hotel
- Luggage handling at hotels
- Book "Discover Italy"
Not Included:
- Porterage at airport
- Tips
- Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program
- Travel Insurance (optional and strongly recommended)
- Arrival/Departure transfers (optional at an additional charge- see below)
- Optional excursions
- City tax to be paid in hotel directly
- Air fare is optional
You may book this package for any number of travelers from 1-16.
To book this as part of a group, call our Group Specialist at 1-800-ITALY-25 and ask for My First Time - Absolute Italy hosted vacation today!
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Dates & Pricing
Tour Start Dates: Friday
Tour Return Dates: Friday
If you need a flight from the USA, your departure date will be one day earlier on Thursday. Prices listed are the starting price for each date. Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Air Optional - available from your home city.
| Departure Date | Price |
| Jan 13 | $1,790 |
| Feb 10 | $1,882 |
| Mar 23 | $1,896 |
| Apr 20 | $2,132 |
| May 4, 11, 18, 25 | $2,198 |
| Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | $2,198 |
| Jul 13 | $2,198 |
| Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 | $2,198 |
| Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 | $2,132 |
| Nov 2, 9 | $1,793 |
Red Dates are Sold Out. Availability is limited - On Request Only
Arrival and Departure Private Transfers
| Rome FCO Airport to Rome Hotel | $100 (1-2 pax) |
| Rome Railway Station to Rome Hotel | $75 (1-2 pax) |
| Venice Hotel to Venice VCE Airport or train station | $TBD |
Day by Day Itinerary
If flying from the US, you will leave on Thursday to arrive in Rome on Friday.
Day 1: Friday - Arrival in Rome
Welcome to Italy! Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the Eternal City. In the evening, meet at the hotel with tour guide for information regarding the group tour itinerary.
Overnight in Rome
Day 2: Saturday - Rome, Vatican Museum
After breakfast, start your vacation with a hosted visit of the Vatican Museum. Marvel at the masterpieces of Raphael, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Then return to your hotel by coach bus. You have the afternoon free to explore Rome before a delicious dinner in the evening.
Overnight in Rome
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3: Sunday- Rome, Hidden Treasures of Rome
This morning, take the Hidden Treasures of Rome tour that covers the path of Caravaggio, the mystery of the Templar, the duel between Bernini and Borromini, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Spanish Steps. In the afternoon, explore Rome at your leisure. Tonight, dinner is in a traditional, authentic trattoria frequented by locals away from the touristic crowds.
Overnight in Rome
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4: Monday - Siena and San Gimignano
Depart to Siena and enjoy a picturesque drive through the rolling hills of Tuscany. Once in Siena, talk a walking tour of the medieval city. Lunch is served in a typical farm house outside the town. Then head to Florence, with a stop in San Gimignano with time to explore this World Heritage site. Arrive in Florence in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Florence
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 5: Tuesday - Florence
Begin the day with a walking tour of Florence visiting Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Dome with Giotto's Bell Tower, Ponte Vecchio and Santa Croce. Enjoy an afternoon at your leisure. You can visit the Uffizi or Accademia Gallery, or take a trip to Pisa or Lucca. Dinner is in a local Tuscan restaurant.
Overnight in Florence
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6: Wednesday - Venice
Transfer to Venice via a thrilling high speed train. After transfering to your hotel, take a tour of Venice and its major sites. Enjoy a typical Venetian dinner, then take a walking tour of the mysterious side of Venice.
Overnight in Venice
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7: Thursday - Venice, Free Day
Enjoy a day at leisure in Venice.
Overnight in Venice
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 8: Friday- Departure
Independent transfer to Venice Airport or Railway Station.
(Breakfast)
Hotel Offerings:
Rome
Ponte Sisto 4*, Empire 4*
Florence
Berchielli 4*, Brunelleschi 4*
Venice
Ca dei Conti 4*
* Hotels may be substituted with a similar category
To book this Group Tour, call our Group Specialist at 1-800-ITALY-25 and ask for the First Time- Absolute Italy hosted vacation today!
My First Time - Absolute Italy is a hosted small group tour with a maximum of 16 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 the North 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.
If you have a small group on your own, book this tour all to yourself - only 10 participants required! If you don't have 10, don't worry, just bring your small group and join some others on the tour - you'll have a wonderful Italy Vacation!
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