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Essential Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan
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Essential Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan
Day 1 - Arrival & Baroque Rome
Hotel Indigo Rome - St. George
Check into your hotel located near Campo de' Fiori, perfectly situated for walking to major sites.
Spanish Steps & Trevi Fountain
Start at the Piazza di Spagna, then walk to the Trevi Fountain. Toss a coin over your left shoulder to ensure a return to Rome.
Pantheon & Piazza Navona
Visit the best-preserved temple of Ancient Rome, then enjoy the street performers and Bernini's fountains in Piazza Navona.
Dinner at Cantina e Cucina
Authentic Roman pasta dishes like Carbonara or Cacio e Pepe in a lively, rustic atmosphere.
Day 2 - Ancient Rome & Vatican City
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Skip-the-line guided tour of the world's most famous amphitheater and the birthplace of Rome.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Explore the immense papal art collections ending with Michelangelo’s masterpiece.
St. Peter's Basilica
Visit the largest church in the world and see Michelangelo's Pietà.
Day 3 - Renaissance Florence
High-Speed Train to Florence
Travel from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
Florence Cathedral (Duomo) & Piazza della Signoria
Marvel at Brunelleschi's Dome and the open-air sculpture gallery in the main square.
Uffizi Gallery
One of the world's greatest art museums, featuring Botticelli’s 'Birth of Venus'.
Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo
Walk or take a taxi up the hill for the iconic panoramic view of Florence.
Day 4 - Tuscany Day Trip
Siena & San Gimignano Tour
Full-day guided excursion through the Tuscan countryside. Visit Siena's Piazza del Campo and the towers of San Gimignano.
Pisa & Leaning Tower
A quick stop to see the Square of Miracles and the famous tilted tower.
Day 5 - Venice: The Floating City
Train to Venice Santa Lucia
High-speed train from Florence to the heart of Venice.
St. Mark's Square & Doge's Palace
Visit the political heart of the Venetian Republic and walk across the Bridge of Sighs.
Gondola Ride at Sunset
The quintessential Venice experience through the smaller, quiet canals.
Day 6 - The Lagoon Islands
Murano & Burano Island Hopping
Take a Vaporetto to Murano for glass-blowing demos and Burano for its vibrant colored houses and lace-making.
Cicchetti Crawl in Cannaregio
Experience Venetian 'tapas' (cicchetti) and a small glass of wine (ombra) at local bàcari.
Day 7 - Milan: Fashion & Faith
Train to Milan
Final leg of the journey to Italy's fashion capital.
Duomo di Milano & Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Visit the massive Gothic cathedral and the world's oldest shopping mall.
The Last Supper (Il Cenacolo)
See Leonardo da Vinci's legendary mural in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Farewell Dinner in Navigli
Enjoy the Milanese tradition of 'Aperitivo' by the canals.
Q.What is the best way to travel between cities?
The Trenitalia or Italo high-speed trains are the most efficient way to travel between Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan...
Q.What is the dress code for churches?
Both men and women must cover shoulders and knees to enter St. Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon, and other Italian churche...
Q.Do I need to book attractions in advance?
Yes, absolutely. The Vatican Museums, Colosseum, Uffizi Gallery, and 'The Last Supper' in Milan require booking weeks or...
Q.What is the tipping culture in Italy?
Tipping is not mandatory. A 'coperto' (cover charge) is often added to the bill. If service was exceptional, leaving 1-2...
Q.What should I pack for April?
April in Italy features mild days and cool evenings. Pack layers, a waterproof light jacket, and the most comfortable wa...
Day 1 - Arrival & Baroque Rome
Hotel Indigo Rome - St. George
Spanish Steps & Trevi Fountain
Pantheon & Piazza Navona
Dinner at Cantina e Cucina
Day 2 - Ancient Rome & Vatican City
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
Day 3 - Renaissance Florence
High-Speed Train to Florence
Florence Cathedral (Duomo) & Piazza della Signoria
Uffizi Gallery
Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo
Day 4 - Tuscany Day Trip
Siena & San Gimignano Tour
Pisa & Leaning Tower
Day 5 - Venice: The Floating City
Train to Venice Santa Lucia
St. Mark's Square & Doge's Palace
Gondola Ride at Sunset
Day 6 - The Lagoon Islands
Murano & Burano Island Hopping
Cicchetti Crawl in Cannaregio
Day 7 - Milan: Fashion & Faith
Train to Milan
Duomo di Milano & Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
The Last Supper (Il Cenacolo)
Farewell Dinner in Navigli
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