Tour Overview

Classic Italy-Rome, Florence & Venice

Discover Tuscany’s charming countryside, Florence’s art treasures, Venice’s grand waterways, and Rome’s ancient sites. Experience the romanticism of Venice as you stroll through the charming city streets and relax on a famed gondola ride. In Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, visit Ponte Vecchio and Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s David, before seeing the Duomo, the largest brick dome ever constructed. Tour the medieval hilltop town San Gimignano, followed by three nights in Rome. Explore the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Gaze upon Rome’s ancient archaeological treasures including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and so much more.

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The Holiday Advantage
Airfare Included
Airfare Included
Exceptional Accommodations Included with Baggage Handling
Exceptional Accommodations Included with Baggage Handling
Most Meals Included
Most Meals Included
Premier Attractions
Premier Attractions
Professional Tour Directors
Professional Tour Directors
Motorcoach & Professional Driver
Motorcoach & Professional Driver
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Call 1-888-867-2190 to Book

You can earn a $100 Travel Show Credit good for your next trip with Holiday Vacations by simply clicking the photo to watch the online travel show! The show is about 10 minutes long and at the end, you'll have the ability to submit your contact information and receive a travel credit which can be applied to this or any Holiday Vacations tour. Get started now!

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Tour Highlights

Additional Tour Information

Your Holiday Vacations Experience Includes:

Accommodations

All Accommodations Featuring

  • 2 nights in Padua
  • 2 nights at the Hotel Roma in Florence
  • 3 nights at the Hotel Savoy in Rome
Attractions & Highlights

Attractions & Highlights

  • Venice guided city tour feat. St. Mark’s Square, Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and gondola ride
  • Florence city tour feat. The Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore)
  • Galleria dell’Accademia feat. Michelangelo's David
  • Florence evening illumination walk
  • San Gimignano guided city tour
  • Ancient Rome guided city tour feat. The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, and Arch of Constantine
  • Vatican City guided tour feat. St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums
Meals

12 Excellent Meals Featuring

  • Daily European breakfasts
  • Dinner in Venice
  • Local wine with each dinner
  • Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner with live entertainment
Tour Date & Pricing

Tour Dates & Pricing

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Double

$5899

Single

$6699

Final Payment Date: 06/13/2023

Day Itinerary

Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Ciao Italia!

Our tour begins with an overnight flight to Italy.

Day 2 : Padua

We transfer to Padua where our knowledgeable Italian guide and driver greet us upon our arrival. This historic city is known for its beauty, world renowned university, and as the setting for Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Our evening concludes with a Holiday Vacations Welcome Dinner.

Dinner

Day 3 : Venice

Enjoy a delicious Italian breakfast before starting our journey to Venice. Our tour of Venice begins at the city’s centerpiece, the Piazza San Marco where we discover some of the best-known examples of Byzantine architecture at Basilica di San Marco, the former royal residence at Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the city on your own. We then experience a special treat, a gondola ride on Venice’s charming waterways. An included dinner completes our day in the Floating City.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Tuscany

We depart this morning for the Tuscany region and cross the Apennine Mountains with a stop in Ferrara along the way, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with elegant palaces dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Arrive this evening in the historic city of Florence, our home for the next two nights, and taste the flavors that make this region famous with an included dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 : Florence

Today we tour Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance and home to many of the world’s greatest artistic treasures. Visit the Galleria dell’Accademia and view incredible works including Michelangelo’s famous David statue. Take in the Duomo, the largest brick dome ever constructed, and gaze upon Ghiberti’s famous bronze doors of the Baptistery, often referred to as the Gates of Paradise. Enjoy time on our own this afternoon to visit the shops of the Ponte Vecchio, a famous covered bridge housing many local vendors. Discover the museums of the area or enjoy a fresh gelato, traditional Italian-style ice cream. To truly appreciate the city’s beauty, we conclude the day with a scenic illuminated walk through the city center.

Breakfast

Day 6 : San Gimignano

Soak in the picturesque groves of olive trees and vineyards as we travel south through Tuscany. Our stop in the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano includes a tour of this spectacular community best recognized by its 14 magnificent towers. We arrive in the eternal city of Rome and check in to our hotel for the next three nights. A scrumptious dinner nearby is included this evening.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : Ancient Rome

Discover the fascinating sights and landmarks of ancient Rome today. Begin with a visit to one of the most iconic monuments of the Roman Empire and the largest amphitheatre in the world, The Colosseum. Learn about the many uses of this famous arena and walk the same steps of the ancient gladiators. Next, tour the Roman Forum, once the governmental and financial center of the city and home today to several of the best preserved pieces of architecture including the Arch of Constantine. We complete our tour today with the stunning Trevi Fountain. Completed in 1762, it is one of the most famous fountains in the world. According to legend, tossing a coin into the fountain ensures your return visit to Rome.

Breakfast

Day 8 : Vatican & The Sistine Chapel

Our day begins with a guided tour of the famous Vatican Museums featuring some of the most renowned classical sculptures and Renaissance art in the world. Explore the Vatican’s many galleries culminating with the famous Sistine Chapel. Truly a magnificent sight to behold, the iconic ceiling fresco was painted by Michelangelo. Our visit to Vatican City continues with a special tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most extraordinary churches in the world and home to the Catholic Church. Discover the immense history and relics including the Altar of the Sacred Heart, the Chair of Saint Peter, and Michelangelo’s Piéta. There is time this afternoon to see Saint Peter's Square, climb the Spanish Steps, visit the Pantheon, or explore the statues and cafés of Piazza Navona. Tonight we gather for a special Farewell Dinner with musical entertainment to celebrate our wonderful Italian adventure.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 : Fly Home

After an included breakfast, we travel home with fond memories.

Breakfast
Tour Map

Tour Map

Tour Map for Classic Italy-Rome, Florence & Venice
Departure Cities

Departure Cities

WPTZ TV Pickup Locations:

Burlington, VT - Burlington International Airport

Classic Italy-Rome, Florence & Venice

Discover Tuscany’s charming countryside, Florence’s art treasures, Venice’s grand waterways, and Rome’s ancient sites. Experience the romanticism of Venice as you stroll through the charming city streets and relax on a famed gondola ride. In Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, visit Ponte Vecchio and Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s David, before seeing the Duomo, the largest brick dome ever constructed. Tour the medieval hilltop town San Gimignano, followed by three nights in Rome. Explore the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Gaze upon Rome’s ancient archaeological treasures including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and so much more.

The Holiday Advantage
Airfare Included
Airfare Included
Exceptional Accommodations Included with Baggage Handling
Exceptional Accommodations Included with Baggage Handling
Most Meals Included
Most Meals Included
Premier Attractions
Premier Attractions
Professional Tour Directors
Professional Tour Directors
Motorcoach & Professional Driver
Motorcoach & Professional Driver
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Low Deposit, Guaranteed Prices, & No Hidden Costs
Call 1-888-867-2190 to Book

You can earn a $100 Travel Show Credit good for your next trip with Holiday Vacations by simply clicking the photo to watch the online travel show! The show is about 10 minutes long and at the end, you'll have the ability to submit your contact information and receive a travel credit which can be applied to this or any Holiday Vacations tour. Get started now!

EACC

Additional Tour Information

Your Holiday Vacations Experience Includes:

Accommodations

All Accommodations Featuring

  • 2 nights in Padua
  • 2 nights at the Hotel Roma in Florence
  • 3 nights at the Hotel Savoy in Rome
Attractions & Highlights

Attractions & Highlights

  • Venice guided city tour feat. St. Mark’s Square, Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and gondola ride
  • Florence city tour feat. The Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore)
  • Galleria dell’Accademia feat. Michelangelo's David
  • Florence evening illumination walk
  • San Gimignano guided city tour
  • Ancient Rome guided city tour feat. The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, and Arch of Constantine
  • Vatican City guided tour feat. St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums
Meals

12 Excellent Meals Featuring

  • Daily European breakfasts
  • Dinner in Venice
  • Local wine with each dinner
  • Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner with live entertainment

Tour Dates & Pricing

Occupancy

Price Per Person

Double

$5899

Single

$6699

Final Payment Date: 06/13/2023

Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Ciao Italia!

Our tour begins with an overnight flight to Italy.

Day 2 : Padua

We transfer to Padua where our knowledgeable Italian guide and driver greet us upon our arrival. This historic city is known for its beauty, world renowned university, and as the setting for Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Our evening concludes with a Holiday Vacations Welcome Dinner.

Dinner

Day 3 : Venice

Enjoy a delicious Italian breakfast before starting our journey to Venice. Our tour of Venice begins at the city’s centerpiece, the Piazza San Marco where we discover some of the best-known examples of Byzantine architecture at Basilica di San Marco, the former royal residence at Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the city on your own. We then experience a special treat, a gondola ride on Venice’s charming waterways. An included dinner completes our day in the Floating City.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 : Tuscany

We depart this morning for the Tuscany region and cross the Apennine Mountains with a stop in Ferrara along the way, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with elegant palaces dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Arrive this evening in the historic city of Florence, our home for the next two nights, and taste the flavors that make this region famous with an included dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 : Florence

Today we tour Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance and home to many of the world’s greatest artistic treasures. Visit the Galleria dell’Accademia and view incredible works including Michelangelo’s famous David statue. Take in the Duomo, the largest brick dome ever constructed, and gaze upon Ghiberti’s famous bronze doors of the Baptistery, often referred to as the Gates of Paradise. Enjoy time on our own this afternoon to visit the shops of the Ponte Vecchio, a famous covered bridge housing many local vendors. Discover the museums of the area or enjoy a fresh gelato, traditional Italian-style ice cream. To truly appreciate the city’s beauty, we conclude the day with a scenic illuminated walk through the city center.

Breakfast

Day 6 : San Gimignano

Soak in the picturesque groves of olive trees and vineyards as we travel south through Tuscany. Our stop in the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano includes a tour of this spectacular community best recognized by its 14 magnificent towers. We arrive in the eternal city of Rome and check in to our hotel for the next three nights. A scrumptious dinner nearby is included this evening.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 : Ancient Rome

Discover the fascinating sights and landmarks of ancient Rome today. Begin with a visit to one of the most iconic monuments of the Roman Empire and the largest amphitheatre in the world, The Colosseum. Learn about the many uses of this famous arena and walk the same steps of the ancient gladiators. Next, tour the Roman Forum, once the governmental and financial center of the city and home today to several of the best preserved pieces of architecture including the Arch of Constantine. We complete our tour today with the stunning Trevi Fountain. Completed in 1762, it is one of the most famous fountains in the world. According to legend, tossing a coin into the fountain ensures your return visit to Rome.

Breakfast

Day 8 : Vatican & The Sistine Chapel

Our day begins with a guided tour of the famous Vatican Museums featuring some of the most renowned classical sculptures and Renaissance art in the world. Explore the Vatican’s many galleries culminating with the famous Sistine Chapel. Truly a magnificent sight to behold, the iconic ceiling fresco was painted by Michelangelo. Our visit to Vatican City continues with a special tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most extraordinary churches in the world and home to the Catholic Church. Discover the immense history and relics including the Altar of the Sacred Heart, the Chair of Saint Peter, and Michelangelo’s Piéta. There is time this afternoon to see Saint Peter's Square, climb the Spanish Steps, visit the Pantheon, or explore the statues and cafés of Piazza Navona. Tonight we gather for a special Farewell Dinner with musical entertainment to celebrate our wonderful Italian adventure.

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 : Fly Home

After an included breakfast, we travel home with fond memories.

Breakfast

Tour Map

Tour Map for Classic Italy-Rome, Florence & Venice

Departure Cities

WPTZ TV Pickup Locations:

Burlington, VT - Burlington International Airport