10 Days Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence and Rome Tour Package
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Priced From: $5,590 ppl. Dbl. Occ.
Dates: Apr - Jun, Aug - Oct

Superb travel Italy style! From Michelangelo’s statue of David to the echoes of gladiators at Rome’s Colosseum, the art and drama of the ages inspire this journey. Confirmed reservations provide an opportunity to view the original works of the masters at the Uffizi Gallery, and Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia. Enjoy confirmed reservations at the Doges’ Palace in Venice, see St. Mark’s Square, and take a gondola ride on the canals complete with a serenade. Visit the medieval town of Siena in the Tuscan countryside. Take a private boat across Lake Como at the foot of the Alps, and a high-speed train ride to Florence. See the Colosseum in Rome, and view the inspiring treasures of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel during a private, after-hours guided visit – an Exclusive! And of course, you'll also have ample time to pursue what interests you most in Venice, Florence, and Rome when you travel Italy with us!

Day 2: Villa delights and a cruise on Lake Como
Your travels take you to Tremezzo to visit Villa Carlotta, built in the 18th century, and noted for garden landscaping and sculpture. Admire the dramatic views of the Alps silhouetting the famous villas along the shores of Lake Como on a private boat cruise to Bellagio; enjoy free time to explore the picturesque town as you please. Another private boat cruise takes you past some of Italy's most elegant lakeside villas to Como. Return to Lugano, where the evening is free to spend as you wish.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Grand Hotel Eden, Lugano, Switzerland

Day 3: Travel Italy from the fabulous lakes to Venice
Journey to Venice, designed along an intricate system of canals within a lagoon. After lunch, head to St. Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice, with a local guide. Visit Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square) and St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the greatest buildings in Europe with its exquisite mosaics and detailed carvings. See the Doges’ Palace, a pink marble Gothic masterpiece containing a precious art collection. A serenade aboard a gondola cruise through the canals, and dinner at a popular Venetian restaurant, are the perfect endings to a perfect day.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Danieli Venezia, Venice, Italy

Day 4: Explore Venice as you please
Spend the whole day exploring the museums and sites that interest you most in remarkable Venice, a highlight as you travel Italy with us. Perhaps tour the Galleria dell'Accademia or the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, or take a boat ride to the many islands in the Venetian lagoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hotel Danieli Venezia, Venice, Italy

Day 5: By Rail to Florence, home of David and the Renaissance
Travel Italy by rail today from Venice to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Get an introduction to the city’s architectural landmarks and great artists from a local art historian – a special touch when you travel Italy with us. You'll be totally prepared for your visit to Galleria dell’Accademia, where you're certain to marvel at Michelangelo’s marble statue of David standing nearly 17 feet tall. View Lorenzo Ghiberti’s bronze doors with detailed panels at the Baptistry, part of the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiori complex. Later, a walking tour explores the historical center of Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: The Westin Excelsior, Florence, Italy

Day 6: Masterpieces of the Uffizi
Gaze at some of the world’s greatest art masterpieces at the extraordinary Uffizi Gallery, Italy’s largest art museum, on a guided tour with a local expert. Admire works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli, and more. Following your tour, you can spend as much time as you like looking at the art. During your free afternoon you can explore as you please; perhaps you may want to visit the Pitti Palace, the Medici Chapels or stroll across the Ponte Vecchio to the lovely Boboli Gardens.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Westin Excelsior, Florence, Italy

Day 7: Across lush landscapes and on to eternal Rome
Travel Italy through the verdant landscapes of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio today, featuring olive groves, cypress trees, and vineyards, including the region that produces Chianti wine. Stop in the medieval hill town of Siena, and wander through its narrow centuries-old streets. See the Piazza del Campo where the Palio bareback horse race is held, and visit the Duomo, one of Italy’s great cathedrals, with scenes inlaid in the marble floors and sculpture by Michelangelo. Continue through scenic Tuscany to your final destination – Rome, the Eternal City that was the center of the once-powerful Roman Empire, and is today the capital of modern Italy.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome, Italy

Day 8: Discover the Vatican's treasures on an exclusive private tour
After spending some time exploring Rome as you please, you're treated to a unique view of the rich treasures of the Vatican with an exclusive experience that's sure to be a highlight when you travel Italy with us: a private, after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (day of the tour may vary)! It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see some of the world's great masterpieces, including Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes, without the usual crowds. Up close and unhurried, you'll have a chance to see why the chapel's floor is as famous as its celebrated ceiling!
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome, Italy

Day 9: An extraordinary day in Imperial Rome
Get an insider’s view of Rome from a local guide as you see such can't-miss sights as the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, the Circus Maximus and many others. You'll avoid long lines with pre-arranged reservations at the Colosseum, opened in AD 80 for gladiator combat, and visit St. Peter's Square and one of the world's most famous houses of worship, iconic St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy some more free time to check out what interests you most in Rome before gathering to share your favorite experiences at the farewell cocktail party and dinner – a special finale when you travel Italy with us.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome, Italy

Day 10: Arrivederci Rome
Your journey ends in Rome. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome to Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino; allow 2 1/2 hours for check-in.
Meals: Breakfast

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