Duration: 10 Days 9 Nights
Country: Italy
Overview
Trip Validity: 01 Sep – 20 Dec 2024
Trip Name: Italy in a Nutshell
Country: Italy
Cities: Rome (3Nts) – Florence (2Nts) – Venice (2Nts) – Milan (2Nts)
Duration: 9 Nights /10 Days
Starts in: Rome
Route: 01 Country | 04 Cities
Trip Category: Premium
Highlights
ROME:
Rome City tour
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Basilica Tour
Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise
Tuscany Guided Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting
FLORENCE:
Guided walking tour of Florence
Day Trip to Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano with lunch & wine tasting
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
VENICE:
Sightseeing Tour with a Local Guide
Murano, Burano e Torcello islands tour
Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary
MILAN:
Guided City Tour with Duomo and Optional Terrace
Itinerary
ROME (3 NIGHTS)
DAY 1: ROME
- Transport: Transfer from Airport to Hotel
- Activity: Rome City Tour (48 hrs hop on hop off)
- Hotel: Valadier Hotel
DAY 2: ROME
- Activity: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Basilica Tour on SIC (2.5 Hrs) Start Time: 15:15 Hrs
- Attractions:
- Admire the beautiful Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel
- Feast your eyes on the artwork of old masters like Michelangelo and Raphael
- Explore the Pio Clementine Museum, Belvedere Courtyard and more
- Visit Michelangelo’s La Pietà at St. Peter’s Basilica
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Valadier Hotel
DAY 3: ROME (Choose any 1 of the below given options)
- Option 1: Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip with Coastal Cruise on SIC (15 Hrs) Start Time: 7 AM
- Attractions:
- See the Amalfi Coast from the sea to admire its beautiful rugged coastline
- Free time to Positano to discover his local shops, restaurants and its beach
- Discover the charm of Amalfi with its unique Cathedral
- Sip on the delicious local liquor: the Limoncello
- Take some time away from the Eternal City to the beautiful Amalfi Coast
- Option 2: Tuscany Guided Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting on SIC (13 Hrs) Start Time: 7:30 AM
- Attractions:
- Enjoy a traditional 3-course gourmet lunch with local wine pairings, seated in an authentic vineyard wine cellar
- Listen to captivating commentary and history about this world-famous region
- Find peace and stillness at San Biagio church — the perfect respite from the crowds and sounds of Rome
- Relax with 45 minutes of free time in Pienza to seek out famous locally produced cheeses, wines, and balsamic vinegar
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Valadier Hotel
FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS)
DAY 4: ROME – FLORENCE
- Transport: Hotel & Train Station Transfers
- Transport: Train to Florence (standard class)
- Activity: Guided walking tour on SIC (1.5 Hrs) Start Time: 3 PM OR 5 PM
- Attractions:
- Medici Chapel, San Lorenzo Market, Medici Riccardi Palace, San Lorenzo Church, Duomo Cathedral, The Baptistery,
- Repubblica Square, Orsanmichele Church, Porcellino, Signoria Square, Uffizi (external), Ponte Vecchio & Santa Croce Square
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: C-hotels Diplomat
DAY 5: FLORENCE (Choose any 1 of the below given options)
- Option 1: Day Trip to Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano with lunch & wine tasting on SIC (12 hours) Start Time: 8 AM
- Attractions:
- Visit a local winery for a traditional Tuscan lunch with wine pairing
- Wander around the charming hilltop village of San Gimignano
- See the iconic UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa while exploring Pisa independently
- Option 2: Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside on SIC (5 Hrs) Start Time: 9 AM
- Attractions:
- Set out along hillside roads through Tuscany, passing among olive groves and vineyards as you go Enjoy the personalized attention of a small-group size Guided visit of 2 different Chianti wineries Tasting of different wines and olive oil at the first winery
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: C-hotels Diplomat
VENICE (2 NIGHTS)
DAY 6: FLORENCE – VENICE
- Transport: Hotel & Train Station Transfers
- Transport: Train to Venice (standard class)
- Activity: Sightseeing Tour with a Local Guide on SIC (2 hrs) Start Time: 3:30 PM OR 6:30 PM
- Attractions:
- Learn the history of Venice and its islands and monuments
- Stroll through the historic Rialto, San Marco and Cannaregio districts
- Cross the Grand Canal on the Rialto Bridge
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal
DAY 7: VENICE (Choose any 1 of the below given options)
- Option 1: Murano, Burano & Torcello islands tour on SIC (6 hours) Start Time: 11 AM
- Attractions:
- Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Venetian lagoon
- Travel in comfort and style on a panoramic boat with a multilingual host
- Enjoy a glassblowing demonstrating on the island of Murano
- Take a picturesque stroll amongst the colorful houses of Burano
- Option 1: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary on SIC (50 mins) Start Time: 10AM OR 11 AM OR 3 PM OR 4 PM OR 5:30 PM
- Attractions:
- Glide along the Venetian canals on board a gondola
- Discover the city and its picturesque spots by boat
- Hear stories from your guide about palazzos, gondolas and gondoliers
- Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience
- The Yard of Venice: discover the secrets of a sectioned gondola
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal
MILAN (2 NIGHTS)
DAY 8: VENICE – MILAN
- Transport: Hotel & Train Station Transfers
- Transport: Train to Milan (standard class)
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Best Western Hotel Major
DAY 9: MILAN
- Activity: Guided City Tour with Duomo and Optional Terrace on SIC (3.5 Hrs) Start Time: 9:30 AM OR 2:30 PM
- Attractions:
- Enjoy skip-the-line tickets to the Duomo
- Visit the amazing interiors of Milan Cathedral
- Uncover the architectural and historical beauty of Milan
- Benefit from a small group for exclusive experience
- Explore Milan city with expert guides and skip-the-line tickets
- Meal: Breakfast
- Hotel: Best Western Hotel Major
DAY 10: MILAN – DEPARTURE
- Transport: Transfer from Hotel to Airport
- Meal: Breakfast
END OF TOUR
Note:
- The above given tours & durations are indicative & are subject to change
- Tours & Entrances once booked are non-refundable and non-transferable
- For all SIC Tours the passengers have to join from a designated point which will be advised upon confirmation
- In the case hotels mentioned are unavailable, we will provide similar alternate properties, and any change in the cost will be advised
- Hotel Check-in time is 15:00 Hrs and Check-out is 11:00 hrs (Early Check In & Late Check Out is on Request ONLY – NOT A GUARANTEE)
Exclusions:
- City taxes to be paid directly at the hotel
- Tips to driver & local guides
- Porterage service
- International & Domestic Flights
Terms & Conditions
- A non-refundable 50% per person deposit will be required for all Land Arrangements.
- Final Payment is due 60 Days prior to departure.
- If your confirmed arrangements include a flight (Full Payment for the flights must be made).
- Upon receipt, if you believe any details in the booking are wrong you must advise us immediately (within 24 Hours) as changes made after will have Penalties & Fees.
- The balance of the cost of your arrangements (including any applicable surcharge) is due not less than 60 days prior to scheduled departure (unless otherwise specified prior to payment). If we do not receive this balance in full and on time, we reserve the right to treat your booking as canceled by you in which case the cancellation charges as applicable will become payable.
Cancellation Policy
If You Cancel Your Package Booking Before Departure:
Period Before Departure Cancellation Fee per Person
60 Days or More Deposit Only
31 – 59 Days 50% of Total cost or deposit – whichever is greater
30 Days or Less 100% of Total Holiday Cost
Travel Insurance is Highly Recommended at the time of booking / Deposit