Italy in 5 days (covering Venice, Florence and Rome)

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  Aruna

  · June 11th, 2024
  Family vacations have come to mean not just time spent together relaxing, but also to travel and explore the world. Summer is a good time to get away as everyone is in a good holiday mood and it’s the best way to escape the heat! Wiseyatra curated an excellent itinerary for us as a family of four adults, to Spain, Portugal and Italy. While it wasn’t very rushed, we got to see the sights and get a feel of those countries- their culture and scenic beauty. We travelled at a leisurely pace, mostly by train and bus, so we could admire the natural beauty - rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, villages, horses and cows grazing, rivers and seas. Tickets for the museums, palaces, cathedrals and shows had been booked well ahead of time, some with guides and “ cut the line” provision, so this facilitated access without wasting time. The tickets to most places were sold out and we saw many tourists returning disappointed, so we were fortunate that Wiseyatra had booked these in advance. There are some days when entry is free-we lucked out at the Madrid palace, Prado museum and a few churches and cathedrals. So also the flamenco show, which was “house full”. It was great that they included this, it was a visual and audio treat! There were also free walking tours which were excellent as they gave us a real feel of the place, taking in not just the sights, but local haunts, performers, eating places, street food and popular haunts like the “ kissing wall”, parks, statues and fountains and to see little known Roman temples and ruins, Jew town and quaint houses. We swam in the Mediterranean at Barcelona and the Atlantic at Lisbon, to walk along the Rivers Besos, Manzanares, Tagus/ Rio Tejo, Genil, Arno, Tiber. It is very important when one has a full itinerary, to stay in clean and comfortable hotels, so as to have a good night’s rest, hot shower and feel refreshed every morning to start the day. Our hotels were upgraded to four star; all centrally located, providing elaborate breakfasts, helpful with maps and taxis. Wiseyatra’s meticulous planning and interaction ensured that our entire three week trip was without a single hitch. They were always accessible and ready to assist. We look forward to more personally curated travel with them.
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  Trip date: May 2024