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Italy Tours of Rome, Florence, Venice & Siena in Tuscany - Italy Escorted Tours, Italy Tour Packages

Well Arranged Travel is offering fabulous custom Italy tours of Rome, Florence, Venice and Siena in Tuscany. Tours of Italy expertly designed and arranged for travel anytime you are ready. For first timers to Italy, a tour of Rome, Florence, Venice with a side trip to Tuscany to see Siena is a perfect tour of Italy. Take this opportunity to create your very own private tour of Italy, a tour package just for you and your traveling companions. Please inquire for more details. ALSO OFFERED AS GROUP TOURS.

 

Bella Italia Tour

Book this as a private Italy tour or review our TOUR CALENDAR for joinable Italy group tours.

This Italy tour may also be customized to be either an upscale Italy tour or a deluxe luxury Italy tour.

Touring: Rome, Florence Venice, Siena in Tuscany 

Italy Tour Overview: On this classic tour of Italy, you will tour Rome, Florence and Venice, a trio of cities filled with historic, artistic and architectural treasures everyone should see in their lifetime. This private tour of Italy begins in Rome, where you will see the ancient wonders that have drawn visitors to this capital for centuries: the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, the forum, the Pantheon and more. 

This Italy tour also takes you on a mini - tour of Tuscany to Siena. A Tuscany tour is a perfect complement to the three big cities. In this tour of Italy to Rome, Florence and Venice you will have a tour through the countryside of Tuscany to the walled medieval city of Siena, driving by the vineyards and olive groves of the scenic Chianti region en route to Florence.  The architecturally stunning city of Florence, famous for gold, leather and other artisanal products, also awaits you on this tour.  The last stop on this Italy tour is Venice, the elegant “floating” city, a relaxing way to end this fantastic “best of Italy” tour. 

Arrival Airport: Rome
Departure Airport: Venice

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NOTE: Activities or order of activities are subject to change due to unforeseen closures. We reserve the right to replace an activity.

ITINERARY

DAY 1:
Arrival in Rome, Overnight in Rome

Your fabulous Italy tour begins in Rome.  A private airport is arranged to get you to your hotel where you will stay for 3 nights. (D)

 

DAY 2:  
Ancient Rome Tour, Overnight in Rome

This morning, an excellent licensed tour guide will take you on a walking tour of Ancient Rome and see some of the finest feats of Roman architectural engineering.  Hear about fascinating stories about the Colosseum, which stands near the center of present-day Rome.  You will tour the Forum, once the administration, business and commercial center of Ancient Rome, and see its numerous temples, Basilicas, arches and more.  Other sites you will visit include the Arch of Constantine and Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo.

You will also see the Pantheon, Italy’s best-preserved dome and the biggest in Europe until the Renaissance.  You're free to explore this wondrous city on your own after your guided tour.  (B)

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DAY 3:
Vatican City: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Overnight in Rome

Note: Modest dress to enter the cathedral, as in all churches in Italy.  Shoulders and knees must be covered.  No shorts, please.

This morning your Italy tour takes you to The Vatican where, a licensed professional tour guide will help you discover a treasure trove of art, history and religion today. The Vatican Museum’s art collection, which you will visit, is one the most important in the world.  In this Vatican tour, you will also see the recently restored Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's Last Judgment frescoes; and tour St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's famous Pieta, Bernini's amazing bronze Baldacchino, and if possible, the Popes’ tombs.  You are free early afternoon for lunch and the rest of the day.  Consult your Restaurant List for suggestions on where to eat.  (B)

 

DAY 4:
Rome, Siena, Florence, Overnight in Florence

You and your driver guide will make our way to Florence through Tuscany early this morning. You will stop and tour the medieval walled city of Siena for about 4 hours. This fabulous car-free city, full of interesting sites and shops, is truly a joy to explore.  You will proceed to Florence from here arriving late afternoon. (B)

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DAY 5: 
Walking Tour of Florence, Accademia Museum, Overnight in Florence

NOTE: Optional tour of the Uffizi Gallery is available.  Please inform us ahead of time so we can make a reservation for you.

This morning a fantastic Florence local guide will come lead you on a three-hour walking tour of Florence. Afterwards, you will visit the Accademia museum to view some of Michelangelo's classic works, including the Statue of David.  You can linger in the museum as long as you want.  You're free after the tour.  (B)

 

DAY 6: 
Leisure Day OR Excursion to Lucca, Overnight in Florence

Today, you're free to explore the endless sights of Florence on your own. Florence has many more museums, palaces and open markets than we will have time to show you, so this is the time to explore what interests you most.  Shopping is fantastic in Florence, a city known for leather and gold.  The Uffizi Museum is a must-visit for art aficionados; we can make a reservation for you if you are interested.  You can also visit the Boboli Gardens – a 16th-century sculpture garden -- or go shopping for Florence’s trademark leather and gold. (B)

 

paris, franceDAY 7:
Venice Walking Tour, including St. Mark's Square, the Duomo, Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs; Overnight in Venice

Note: modest dress to enter the cathedral as in all churches in Italy.  Shoulders and knees must be covered.  No shorts please.


Leave Florence early this morning and make your way to Venice via train and taking a private boat in Venice to get to your hotel.

After lunch, a local guide will show you the most important sites of Venice, starting with St. Mark's Square. You will also see the Doge's Palace, the ancient political and administrative center of the Republic of Venice; the famous Bridge of Sighs, so-called as it was the last view convicts saw before their imprisonment; St. Mark's Church with its gold mosaics; the eclectic Rialto Market, which houses Venice’s oldest pub; and more. (B)

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DAY 8: 
Leisure Day, Overnight in Venice

Having seen the key sites yesterday, you're ready to explore Venice at your own pace today. Your tour manager can suggest numerous things for you to do. If you have not been to Venice, we suggest you simply wander the different neighborhoods. You may also walk to the brilliant contemporary art collection housed in the Peggy Guggenheim museum, which will show you another side of Venice. The Guggenheim mansion, which faces the Grand Canal, has a lovely garden and cafe.  You may also choose to visit one of the other nearby islands, like Murano, famous for its glass blowing, or colorful Burano which is famous for lacemaking.  (B)

 

DAY 9: 
Departure Day

Today is the last day of the women's tour of Italy. Explore Veniceone last time before you catch your flight today.  (B)

Italy Tour Package Includes:

  • Nine Days’ Land Tour: 3 nights in Rome, 3 nights in Florence, and 2 nights in Venice
  • Beautiful, elegant, centrally located four-star hotels
  • Breakfast daily
  • One lunch and three dinners with wine
  • Private professionally guided tours to all cities and sites; guides with backgrounds in architecture, art and history
  • Services of your Tour Manager
  • Entrance and reservation fees to all museums and sites featured on the tour
  • Transportation to all planned activities
  • Airport Transfers or arrival and departure days.
  • Gratuities to all guides, drivers, concierges, and hotel restaurant staff.
  • Welcome cocktails
  • Guided tour of Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica
  • Guided tour of ancient architecture and ruins of Rome - Roman Forum, Colosseum, Pantheon, Arch of Constantine
  • Guided tour of Venice's art and architecture treasures: St. Mark's Square and Cathedral in Venice, Doge's Palace and more.
  • Guided tour of Florence and visit the city's treasures like Cathedral, Ghiberti's Gate of Paradise, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and more.
  • Guided tour of Accademia museum in Florence for the Statue of David
  • Excursion to medieval Siena.
  • Possible Excursion opportunity to Lucca.

NOTE: Since this is a customized tour, the inclusions stated above may change according to your specifications.

 

 

" Thank you so much for planning such a wonderful trip for my family to Italy.  It was simply marvelous. Everything went smoothly.  The accommodations were beautiful, well-located, and luxurious.  The guides were friendly and informative.  The transports were punctual and nice.  It couldn't have gone better.  Special care and attention had to be given for my parents, and everyone was just wonderful. Thanks again!" -- Vicki Omeara, Private Luxury Vacations Italy - Customized Family Vacation in Italy
 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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