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Manila - Italy (Rome-Florence-Pisa-Venice-Milan)
PACKAGE RATE
EUR 1,282.00 per person
DEPARTURE DATE
Daily Departure (Until October 31, 2023)
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Rome: 3 Star Hotel Montecarlo
Florence: 3 Star Hotel Bretagna Heritage
Venice: 3 Star Bretagna Heritage
Milan: 3 Star Ibis Milan Centre
ITINERARY
Day 1
Meet and Greet Upon Arrival
Check-in at Hotel
Free and Easy
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 2
Breakfast at the Hotel
Full Day Hop on Hop Off Rome. Rome has a bounty of things to see and the mix of its architecture is a testament to its past; Roman ruins, baroque squares, and Renaissance gardens combine to give the city its enticing edge. See it all on a Rome hop-on hop-off bus tour, and learn about the Italian capital as you go. Show your ticket as you board your Rome tour bus, and then hop on and off at any of the eight stops around town. See the Colosseum where gory gladiatorial battles once took place, and have your camera ready for Piazza Venezia, home to the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain for luck, or stretch your legs on a walk through Vatican City. The full loop lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours, and audio commentary is provided for each sight you pass. Make use of the free onboard Wi-Fi to share pictures, tweet, or blog about your travels as you go.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 3
Breakfast at the Hotel
Check out of the Hotel
Departure transfer to train to Florence (Standard Train Travel Included).
Arrival at Florence
Transfer and Check into the Hotel
At 1400H, enjoy the Guided Tour of Pisa and the Leaning Tower. Enjoy your journey through the Tuscan countryside. Upon arriving in Pisa, follow your guide through Cathedral Square (Piazza dei Miracoli), where you spot the most famous tilted structure in the world: the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Learn about the tower’s unique history from your guide while snapping some photos. You also see the Pisa Baptistery and Duomo di Pisa, hearing the stories behind each architectural gem as you walk.
After the guided tour, enjoy the free time at your disposal to visit your own Knights' Square, the political epicenter of medieval Pisa and home to Renaissance architecture, marble statues, and the esteemed Scuola Normale di Pisa. You can also see the oldest Church in Pisa, the Church of San Sisto, or just take amazing pictures.
Meet with the tour guide at the original departure point in central Florence to take transfers back to the Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 4
Breakfast at the Hotel
Option A: Check out of Hotel (Luggage Safekeeping Fees may apply)
Meet up with the Tour Guide in Central Florence for the Walking Tour of Florence. From masterpieces of Renaissance art to royal Medici intrigue, Florence is like a living history museum waiting to be explored. Uncover its medieval secrets on this guided 2-hour walking tour of historic highlights including the Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, Church of Santa Croce, Piazza della Repubblica, and the iconic Duomo. Hear your guide’s live narration clearly through an audio headset, and stop at one of the city’s best ‘gelaterias’ for a scoop of ice cream. Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city Family friendly Informative, friendly, and professional guide.
Free Time (Option B: Late Check Out of Hotel (Late Check Out fees may apply))
At around 1400H, take the departure transfer to Florence Railway Station to connect your train to Venice St Lucia Station (Standard Train Travel Included).
Arrival in Venice
Transfer and Check into the Hotel
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 5
Breakfast at the Hotel
Meet up with Tour Guide near St Mark’s Square for your Walking Tour of Venice with a Gondola Ride. This walking tour of Venice provides an excellent introduction to the city’s highlights and history, plus the classic Venetian experience of riding in a gondola. Wander through the surrounding neighborhood as your guide illuminates the history of Venice as a maritime superpower and incubator of Renaissance art. Admire iconic Venetian landmarks such as the Teatro la Fenice opera house, the Rialto Bridge, and the mysterious spiral staircase of Scala del Bovolo. The specific tour itinerary may vary by day, as there is so much to see! After exploring the city’s romantic streets by foot, climb aboard a traditional gondola boat for a romantic ride along the city’s famous canals. Navigated by a friendly gondolier, cruise by spectacular historic structures along the Grand Canal and float down smaller watery ways in the Fenice neighborhood. Then, step back on solid ground at the Dogana/Vallaresso Station in central Venice. (*The walking tour does not include entry to the monuments.)
Afternoon Free Time to explore Venice on your own.
At 1400H, the next tour will depart. This tour will cover a visit to Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. The tour from Venice to Murano, Torcello, and Burano begins upon boarding the motorboat and setting off across the Venetian Lagoon to your first stop, the island of Murano, which is several small isles dissected by a wide canal. Disembark the boat to walk around Murano with your guide. Visit a glass factory, where you watch a glassblower creating beautiful pieces of glassware, a Murano tradition that dates back to 1291. Hear a bit about the island’s history from your guide, who tells you about Murano’s prosperity in the 1400s and 1500s, when it was the center of glassmaking in Europe. Then go admire other sights like churches decorated with mosaics and other ornamental details. Next, visit Torcello, an island established between the 5th and 6th centuries, to see its ornate palaces and churches. Highlights include the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, founded in the 7th century, and the excavated remnants of the baptistery in the Church of Santa Fosca. Then head to your third stop, Burano, an island known for its lace production, which dates back to the 16th century and was once the best in Europe. While you visit local shops and a museum to admire high-end lace on display, admire the island’s brightly-colored fishermen’s houses. Your tour then ends with the return boat ride to Venice.
Evening Free Time
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 6
Breakfast at the Hotel
Departure transfer to the train station to connect the train to Milan (Standard Train Travel Included).
Arrival at Milan
Transfer and Check into the Hotel
Free and Easy
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 7
Breakfast at the Hotel
Explore Milan through the Hop-on Hop-off Tour. There are three bus routes to choose from, with more than 30 combined stops between them, so you can find a stop close to where you are and where you want to go. The route for Line A, the red line, includes the Milan Duomo (Cathedral), the 14th-century Castello Sforzesco, and the renowned La Scala opera house, one of the most famous theatres in the world. The entire loop of Line A takes 90 minutes. The route for Line B, the blue line, includes the skyscrapers of Palazzo Lombardia, the Porta Venezia (one of the historic city gates), and the Santa Maria delle Grazie church, in which Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” fresco can be seen. The route for Line C, the green line, includes the massive San Siro football (soccer) stadium, the Monumental Cemetery, and a stop near the shopping quarter around Via Montenapoleone. The hop-on hop-off ticket is good for 24 hours. Explore Milan at your own pace, getting off the bus at any stop you like to see an attraction or simply do some shopping. What’s more, the three routes mentioned are connected, so it’s no trouble at all to switch from one to the other to cover more ground in the whole city of Milan. •
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 8
Breakfast at the Hotel
At 1100H, Check out of the Hotel
Free and Easy
Departure transfer to the Airport/Train Station
✓ INCLUSIONS
7 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast Daily
Roundtrip Airport Transfers on a Private Basis
Train Station Transfers on a Private Basis
Train Travel Rome/Florence/Venice/Milan
All tours are on a seat-in-coach basis as per the itinerary
✘ EXCLUSIONS
Roundtrip Airfare
Schengen Visa
City Taxes in Hotels in Europe
Airport taxes
Any personal Insurance
Items of a Personal Nature like laundry, phone calls, beverages, and meals not detailed in the itinerary
Tips for Chauffeur or Coach Captain and Guides.
All other travel components not specified