 SIT Package Highlights include:• Bus as per itinerary; Tour Escort/Host
• Accommodation in 4 Star Hotels - 3 nights in Rome; 2 nights in Florence; 2 nights in Venice
• Welcome drink, 7 breakfasts; 5 dinners & 1 lunch with wine included
• Visit of Vatican, entrance fee included
• Walking tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome
• Visit of Siena and free time in San Gimignano
• Walking tour of Florence; Walking tour of Venice;
• Transfer from hotel in Florence to Florence Railway station
• High speed train from Florence to Venice; Transfer from Venice Railway station to hotel in Venice
• Luggage handling at hotel
• Book Discover Italy
The tour does not includePorterage at airport; City tax to be paid in hotel; Tips; Beverages and meals
not mentioned in the program; Travel Insurance; Arrival & departure transfers;
Optional Excursions; Anything not specified in the 'Highlights include'
Our HotelsRome - Ponte Sisto ****, Empire ****
Florence -
Berchielli ****, Brunelleschi ****
Venice -
Ca’ De Conti ****
Hotel may be substituted with similar
category
Dates and prices per person fromJanuary 13th - Double $1686 DUS $2656
February 10th - Double $1772 DUS $2742
March 23rd - Double $1786 DUS $2755
April 20th; October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
- Double $2008 DUS $2977
May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th; September 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
- Double $2070 DUS $3046
June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
- Double $2056 DUS $2908
July 13th - Double $1869 DUS $2838
November 2nd, 9th - Double $1689 DUS $2658
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This semi escorted tour is ideal for all those that have limited time and
would like to discover the main art cities of Rome Florence and Venice
and explore their main attraction. Also visit the town of San Gimignano
with its captivating towers, and the gothic walled town of Siena.
Day 1 Friday: Rome
Welcome to Italy!
Upon arrival at Rome airport please proceed through the Passport
Control and collect your luggage inside the customs area. transfer on
your own to the hotel. the rest of the day is at leisure to explore the
Eternal City. In the evening, meeting at the hotel with tour host which
will provide information regarding the program and literature of the
destination that are about to be visited. Overnight in Rome.
Day 2 Saturday: Rome
 After breakfast, transfer to the Vatican for a guided visit of the
Museum. Vatican art and history have always left a profound
impression on visitors to Rome: discover the masterpieces of Greek
and Roman ancient art, works of Raphael, Michelangelo and
Caravaggio, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. After the tour
ends, return to the hotel by private coach. Afternoon available to
explore the town. In the evening, enjoy a tasty dinner in a local
restaurant. Overnight in Rome. (B, D)
Day 3 Sunday: Rome
Morning at leisure to explore on your own the many squares of Rome
or just stroll around the city. Meet in the afternoon to live the history
of ancient Rome.this itinerary will give you the opportunity to learn
about the mythical origins, the thousands years of history and legendary
heroes who made Rome “Caput Mundi with a visit to the Colosseum.
Once inside, breathe the bloody past of the amphitheatre and
its atmosphere lead by passionate and expert guides.
tonight you will enjoy a great dinner served in a traditional Romantrattoria,
away from the touristic crowds and amongst the locals.
Overnight in Rome. (B, D)
Day 4 Monday: Siena, San Gimignano
In the morning, meeting with the driver and departure to the Siena.
4 - Italy The drive itself is a magnificent path along the roads of Tuscany,
where it is possible to enjoy the view of hills covered by
vineyards, olives tree, small villages and original bell towers.
Upon arrival in Siena, meeting with your local guide in hotel and
departure for a walking tour of Siena, probably Italy's loveliest
medieval city. Siena's heart is Il Campo or Campo's square,
where the famous horse race Il Palio, that takes place two
times each summer. the town offers magnificent masterpieces
and incredible views. lunch will be served in a typical farm
house outside the town, where it is possible to see the hills
covered by vineyards and olive trees.
Continue to Florence and en route stop in san Gimignano. Free
time in town. San Gimignano is listed as a World Heritage site
and fascinates for its medieval look. Its high towers create a
unique skyline.
Enjoy the village on your own.
arrival in Florence late afternoon. Overnight in Florence.
(B, L)
Day 5 Tuesday: Florence
In the morning, enjoy a walking tour of the city with guide. lorenzo de Medici transformed Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance by attracting the best artists, architects and writers of the time such as leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli to whom he commissioned various works. Visit Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Dome with Giotto's bell tower, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Florence on your own, visiting the Uffizi or the accademia or taking the opportunity to visit Pisa or lucca. Dinner will be served in a local tuscan restaurant. Overnight in Florence. (B, D)
Day 6 Wednesday: Venice
Breakfast. transfer to Railway Station then experience the emotion
of the high speed train to Venice. Upon arrival in Venice Railway
Station meet our assistance and transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, orientation tour of the town with the major sights.
In the evening, enjoy a typical Venetian dinner, followed by an small
walking tour to discover the mysterious side of Venice.
Overnight in Venice (B, D)
Day 7 Thursday: Venice
Breakfast
Free time in Venice. Many optional tours available.
Special Dinner in Venice.
Overnight in Venice (B, D)
Day 8 Friday: DepartureBreakfast. Independent transfer to airport or Railways Station in connection
with your own flight/train. (B)
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