Classical Italy – Vogatchi Trips

Tour overview

Mediterranean & Balkans Serie

5 Days – 2025-26 – (id:2501967)

Included

General Services: Travel by bus with English-speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel accommodation and breakfast buffet.
Arrival Transfer: Included.
City Tours: Rome, Florence, Venice.
Boat: To the island of Venice.
Evening Transfers: Via Cavour in Rome, Trastevere in Rome.
Additional Transfers: Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence.
Tickets/Admissions: Murano Glass Factory in Venice.

Not Included

International airfare (unless otherwise specified).
Visa fees and travel insurance.
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.
Optional excursions, activities, or personal arrangements.
Hotel city taxes (to be paid directly at hotels, if applicable).
Porterage (luggage handling at airports and hotels).
Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone calls, minibar, souvenirs, etc.
Early check-in or late check-out at hotels (subject to availability and additional cost).
Any other services not expressly mentioned as included in the itinerary.

(Day 1) ROME

Welcome to Rome! Upon your arrival, we’ll be there to transfer you to your hotel. Later, our guide will meet you and provide all the essential information. You can also find details on the information sign in the hotel reception area.

In the evening, we’ll take you to Via Cavour, an excellent introduction to Rome. Here, you’ll find a variety of restaurants offering Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisine.

(Day 2) ROME

In the morning, we’ll take a three-hour guided tour of the Eternal City, combining a walking tour through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride to admire one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. During the tour, we’ll see iconic landmarks such as the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant’Angelo.

The tour will end at VATICAN CITY around 11:00 a.m. Afterward, our guide will offer an optional visit to explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
At the end of the day, we’ll include a transfer to the popular Trastevere neighborhood, known for its cozy restaurants and lively atmosphere. Return to the hotel will be around 8:30 p.m.

**Due to the celebration of the Jubilee Year, the city visit may be affected by mobility restrictions imposed for the various events taking place.

(Day 3) ROME - FLORENCE

Today, we’ll leave Rome and head north, taking in the beautiful landscapes along the way. Upon reaching Florence, we’ll go directly to the stunning Piazzale Michelangelo for breathtaking views of the city. We will then walk toward the historic center where, after some time for lunch, we’ll enjoy a guided walking tour with a local expert through the historic center, visiting landmarks such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. This city is like an open-air museum.

Afterward, you´ll have some free time to explore at your leisure. In the evening, you’ll have plenty of options for dinner, as this district offers many restaurants with a variety of international cuisines.

(Day 4) FLORENCE - VENICE

Today, we’ll enjoy the stunning mountain landscapes as we cross the Apennines. Upon arriving in Venice, we’ll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we’ll visit the marvelous St. Mark’s Square. Afterwards, we’ll tour the Murano Glass Factory, where you’ll see the fascinating techniques used to create this ancient glass. You´ll have some free time to explore on your own. Accommodation will be in the Mestre district.