Classic Italy (5 nights/6 days)

1 Day Rome

Arrive in Rome. Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day/evening free on own

2 Day Florence

Train to Florence in the morning [08:15 - 09:50]. Check in to hotel [Ariston]or equivalent. Excursion to Pisa (Afternoon) - Go on an excursion through the picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty and home of the Leaning Tower. [Duration : 5.5 hrs. ; start time : 13:30] Operates on Tue/Thur/Sat/Sun or daily depending on season.

3 Day Venice

Train to Venice in the morning [08:30 - 10:33]. Check in to hotel [Ca'malipiero or equivalent]. Half Day to Murano, Burano & Torcello (Afternoon)- Sail to Murano to see how the beautiful coloured glass is made, then on to the pretty islands of Burano and Torcello. After sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena and the famous Lido beach resort, the boat arrives in Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. The second stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colours. Then after a short cruise, we reach Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. Only the Cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the church of Santa Fosca remain as testimony of its former glory. [Duration - 3 hrs. 30 min. ; Start time - 14:15]

4 Day Rome

Train to Rome in the morning [07:15-11:55]. Check in to hotel [Margaret or equivalent]. Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms Half Day Tour. Visit all of the most important sights of Vatican City with this unique guided Vatican City Tour with the added advantage of avoiding the queue. Duration of tour: 3 hours. Avoid the lengthy queues and explore one of the world's most extensive art collections with an expert local guide on this fascinating tour of the Vatican. Your guide will share the stories and secrets contained within the Museums' walls, pleasures originally meant for the exclusive enjoyment of the Pope. Experience Michelangelo's famous Creation of Adam with you own eyes as you explore the Sistine Chapel and wander Raphael's Rooms. After taking in the Museums, be humbled by the imposing beauty of Saint Peter's Basilica, where you will encounter another of Michelangelo's masterpieces, La Pieta'. For a fascinating finish, you will stop to admire the magnificent Saint Peter's Square, as your guide points out Bernini's ingenious use of optical illusion.[Start time - 14:15]

5 Day Rome

Open City Tour - Enjoy Rome from an open top bus. The Rome open tour offers you the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful hop on - hop off experience, with an itinerary including stops at the most famous sites in Rome with 2 hours commentary in 8 languages. [From 08:30 - 17:00]

6th day On Flight

Transfer from hotel to airport