THE BEST OF ITALY
Explore the glory of Ancient Italy and the best of Italy from Rome to Milan! Italy has such a rich and proud history to discover! In our 9 days trip, you will have the chance to learn about the country’s great history and explore it’s highlights. It’s impossible to see all Italy in 9 days but with our carefully-planned route you’ll see the best of it!
Places Visited
Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Florence, Pisa, and Venice, and Milan.
9 Days | 8 Nights
Details & Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Italy!
Upon arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel via a private car, check in and spend the rest of the day how you please or relax after long flight. Overnight in Rome.
Day 2: Rome and Vatican City<br />
Enjoy your first Breakfast in your hotel, then your guide will meet you and escort you to introduce you to the beauty of the historical streets of Rome with its monuments. Explore the ruins of Roman Forum. With your guide you will skip the line and visit Capitoline Hill and the spectacular Colosseum and enjoy the Trastevere area, including visit to the amazing church of Santa Mariain Trastevere, and Piazza Navona, and enjoy a view of Tenvi Fountain and throw a coin for a good luck! In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to the world famous Vatican City, and visit the amazing Sistine Chapel which is famous by Michelangelo’s paintings on its ceiling, and St. Peters Basilica, which considers to be the most famous church in the world and the center of Roman Catholicism, and has been a place of pilgrimage for nearly two thousand years, including a climb to Michelangelo’s panoramic dome, the Vatican Museums, and other sights of the Vatican.
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight in Rome.
Day 3: Naples and Ancient Pompeii<br />
After your Breakfast, we will drive towards the south of Italy, and take a day trip to Naples and Pompeii through the mountain pass to reach the bay of Naples. You will then travel to the top of Mount Vesuvius to contemplate history’s most famous eruption. There you will take in incredible views over the Bay of Naples and its islands below. Upon arrival Naples you will see Castel dell’Ovo, Piazza del Plebiscito and Naples Royal Palace. Then drive through the mountain pass, it will take you to the base of Mount Vesuvius, which connects the volcano to the entrance of Pompeii where you will see the full impact of the volcanic eruption, which quickly covered the city of Pompeii with a thick layer of aches and buried many people alive, Here you will feel as you have stepped into a living piece of a historical art, and explore the mysteries of Pompeii and discover what life was like here in 79 AD when this ancient city was buried under 20 meters of volcanic ash, you will see the ash covered the city, which protected the town from the decrepitude of time. Explore Pompeii’s UNESCO listed archaeological ruins to see the monuments still laying buried for centuries. Then visit the Casa dei Fauno ( House of the Faun), which is the largest private uncovered home to date, named for the delicate bronze statue of a dancing faun who is rising out the rain tank. After your tour in Pompeii you will head back to Rome
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight in Rome
Day 4: Florence<br />
After your early breakfast, you will have an early private transfer to Rome’s Termini Railway Station to travel north to Florence in the Tuscan region in first-class seats. Upon arrival to Florence you will check into the hotel, then head out for a tour around the city. Visit Florence Duomo ( Cathedral of Santa Maria del Flore), Santa Croce and Bell Tower, then visit the Accademia Gallery to gaze at Michelangelo’s “David”. In the afternoon you may take a walk along Florence’s Standing Medieval Bridge and the Ponite Vecchio before heading back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight in Florence.
Day 5: Pisa<br />
Breakfast then head out with your guide and travel to Pisa. Start your visit to explore the main attractions of Pisa at the impressive preserved complex of Piazza die Miracoli (Square of Miracles), which is a UNISCO world Heritage site and the home of the unique Leaning Tower and Pisa Cathedral, the Baptistery, the largest in Italy and campanile. Then drive back to Florence along the embankments of the Amo River, then back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight in Florence.
Day 6: Venice<br />
Wake up early to have your breakfast and catch the train to Venice, northeast of Cinque Terre on the Adriatic Sea. From the station you’ll take a vaporetto (water bus) through the Grand Canal to the city center, then check into your hotel and head out to explore this amazing famous city of canals and water. You may have your lunch or coffee in the Piazza San Marco (not included). Visit the Basilica di San Marco, Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Then you may enjoy your dinner in a Venetian tavern (not included), before embarking on a gondola ride and coursing through the narrow canals of this splendid amazing city, then back to your hotel
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight in Venice.
Day 7: Verona – Lake Garda – Milan<br />
Breakfast then checkout from your hotel and transfer to Milan. On the way, you will visit Verona, one of Italy’s most popular cities and the eye pleasing romantic ancient city, explore the historical old streets and churches of this city which makes it a UNESCO World Heritage listed site. You will visit the stunning famous ancient Roman Arena (Roman Theater!) Arena di Verona which is well preserved and can hold up to 30.000 people, and still holds concert in it till today. Then you will visit the most Romantic spot which is Juliet’s House ( La Casa di Giulietta), the place that inspired Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. After this tour to the spectacular city of Verona, drive towards Garda Lake (Riva del Garda), and enjoy a view around Italy’s largest lake, and then drive to Milan.
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight stay in Milan.
Day 8: Milan<br />
After your breakfast, travel to Milan and discover this beautiful city with its amazing historical attractions. Look at Leonardo Da Vinci’s Masterpiece, The Last Supper’ that depicts Jesus’ last meal with his disciples, and visit Santa Maria Delle Grazie the UNESCO world Heritage Site, and La Scala Opera House, and learn the ancient history and the story behind every sight, then transfer to your hotel in Milan
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight in Milan.
Day 9: Departure day
After Breakfast, you will be free till transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport to fly back to home. Meals: Breakfast.
Included:
3 Nights in Rome based on Bed and Breakfast.
2 nights in Florence based on bed and breakfast.
1 night in Venice based on bed and breakfast.
2 nights in Milan based on Bed and Breakfast.
The entrance fees of all visits as mentioned in the program.
Transportation in a private air-conditioned new car.
All Taxes and services are including.
All transfers as mentioned.
Meet and assist at the airport upon arrival and departure.
Expert English speaking tour guide.
EXcluded:
International airfare
The tips for guides and drivers
Beverages and drinks.
Entry visa expenses
Any optional excursions not included in the program.
About Your Trip:
This price is for not less than 2 people sharing a double room, for solo traveler or group, please contact us for more information.
This trip could be customized to your needs, change or add any destination in this itinerary, just contact us to customize it for you.
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