Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll arrive at the airport and take a boat transfer to your hotel. Once you've settled in, the rest of the day is yours to explore Venice on foot. Wander through the Rialto Bridge, stop by St. Mark's Square, check out the Bridge of Sighs, and see the Doge's Palace whenever you feel like it. This is a self-guided walking tour, so you set the pace and timing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided walking tour of Venice key attractions including Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square, Bridge of Sighs, and Doge's Palace
Landmarks/POIs Rialto Bridge St. Mark's Square Bridge of Sighs Doge's Palace - Day 2
Burano - Torcello
After breakfast, take the Vaporetti water bus to visit the three famous lagoon islands: Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Your 24-hour pass gets you around to each one. These islands are known for their local handicrafts, history, and scenery, so you can spend as much or as little time on each as you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise to Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands using Vaporetti water bus with 24-hour pass included
Landmarks/POIs Murano Burano Torcello - Day 3
Venice to Florence
Head to the train station this morning for your trip to Florence. Trains leave between 9 am and 12 pm, and the journey takes around 2 hours. After you check into your hotel, the evening is free. Wander the streets if you want, and if you're feeling up for it, hike up the hill to San Miniato al Monte church for views over the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Florence's historic city center
- Visit Church of San Miniato al Monte for views over Florence
Landmarks/POIs San Miniato al Monte - Day 4
Pisa Day Trip
Take the train from Florence to Pisa this morning. Your ticket is valid for 3 hours from the printed time, so you can catch any train in that window. From Pisa Central Station, it's about 2 km to the Leaning Tower and Cathedral. Buses run regularly from the station for around 1 Euro per person, or you can walk if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit Cathedral/Duomo in Pisa
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Cathedral of Pisa (Duomo) - Day 5
Florence to Rome
Catch the train to Rome this morning, departing between 9 am and 12 pm. The trip takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. After checking into your hotel, spend the rest of the day exploring Vatican City on your own. You can walk through St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square. If you want to visit the Vatican Museum or climb the dome, both are available but cost extra.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided visit to Vatican City
- Self-guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica
- Access to St. Peter's Square
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museum with Sistine Chapel (tickets to be purchased at site)
- Climb the dome of St. Peter's Basilica (optional, at additional cost)
Landmarks/POIs St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Square Vatican Museum Sistine Chapel - Day 6
Rome
Your skip-the-line tickets get you into the Colosseum, one of the most impressive ancient structures around. That same ticket also works for the Roman Forum and Palatine Museum for 24 hours from your entry time. Walk through where gladiators once fought and get a sense of how massive this place really is.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Skip-the-line admission to Colosseum
- Access to Roman Forum with included ticket
- Access to Palatine Museum with included ticket
Landmarks/POIs Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill - Day 7
Rome to Airport
Your tour ends today. A private cab will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the airport for your flight home.
