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Pearls Of Italy(9 Nights)

Venice, Florence, Naples, Rome

for Family Traveller, Honeymooner

Holiday Overview

The Colosseum (Photo Courtesy: AlexanderVanLoon)
Saint Peter's Basilica (Photo Courtesy: Giacomo della Porta)
Pompeii Streets (Photo Courtesy: Paul Vlaar)
Mount Vesuvius (Photo Courtesy: Morn the Gorn )
Pisa (Photo Courtesy: Saffron Blaze)
Burano Island (Photo Courtesy: Unofeld781)
Torcello Island (Photo Courtesy: Godromil)
Gondolas on Grand Canal (Photo Courtesy: Saffron Blaze)
Gondola on Grand Canal at Night (Photo Courtesy: chensiyuan)

Italy - Bella Italia, the Bel Paese - is a country of extremes, with something to offer every visitor, from snow-iced mountains to hot lazy Mediterranean beaches, from beautiful hill villages to cities that have bustled for thousands of years. This itinerary takes you through the most artistic and romantic cities of Italy and then gives an insight on archaeological treasures, vainglorious palaces, castles and churches which makes it a trip for one and all.

Highlights
  • Gondola ride at Venice – Enjoy and admire the Romantic Gondola ride. Once in a life time experience on beautiful Venice Canal.
  • Murano, Burano and Torcello tour – Set off across Venetian Lagoon and wonder three islands with a guide.
  • Day trip to Pisa – Drive through the beautiful Tuscany region and get an amazing view of Architectural master piece and UNESCO world heritage site, Leaning tower of Pisa.
  • Rome hop on hop off tour – including main city attractions
  • Vatican city, Sistine Chapple and St. Basilica tour (tour without transfers)
  • Sorrento, Pompeii day trip - Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii on this half-day trip. Pass the remains of the Thermal Baths, Vetti’s House and learn about the unique history behind Mt Vesuvius’ fatal eruption in 79 AD.
  • Naples city tour – Discover vibrant and amazing Napoli sightseeing’s and enjoy and array of sea life.
Route

Venice(2) - Florence(2) - Naples(3) - Rome(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Venice – Arrival and transfer to hotel, check in and day free at leisure.
  • Day-2 Venice – Half day Murano, Burano and Torcello tour. Evening free on your own or opt for our interesting gastronomy walking tour.
  • Day-3 Venice – Florence (1.5 hours by train), arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free to explore the city on your own or opt for city tour with visit to Uffizi gallery and many more city attractions.
  • Day-4 Florence –Half day leaning tower of Pisa tour. Evening on your own to admire and view beautiful Tuscany region.
  • Day-5 Florence – Naples (3 hours approx. by train), on arrival transfer to hotel on private basis. Evening free to dine around and admire the city.
  • Day-6 Naples – Explore Sorrento, Pompeii cities and experience their beauty and history.
  • Day-7 Naples – Naples half day city seeing tour. Evening free on your own.
  • Day-8 Naples – Rome (1 hours 10 minutes by train approx.). On arrival, private transfer to hotel and check in. Evening explore the Vatican City, Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum tour.
  • Day-9 Rome – Enjoy the splendid city on hop on hop tour of Rome with interesting audio commentary on bus.
  • Day-10 Rome – Departure transfer to airport.
Sightseeing Summary

Florence - Pisa (83.00 kms)

Naples - Mount Vesuvius (23.00 kms), Pompeii (28.00 kms)

Rome - The Colosseum (2.00 kms), Pantheon (2.50 kms), Rome Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour (10.00 kms)

Venice - Murano (4.00 kms), Discover Venice and Gondola Ride (5.00 kms), Torcello Island (10.00 kms), Burano Island (12.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Venice Departure - Rome
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
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  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Distances
  • Venice to Florence -259 kms (3 hrs)
  • Florence to Naples -476 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Naples to Rome -225 kms (2.5 hrs)
Route

Venice(2) - Florence(2) - Naples(3) - Rome(2)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Venice – Arrival and transfer to hotel, check in and day free at leisure. Board your train to Venice. Arrive in Venice - La Serenissima, Italy’s fabled and famed city of serenity. This evening sit back and enjoy an enchanting Gondola ride in the romantic waterways of Venice. Overnight in Venice.

Day-2 Venice – Half day Murano, Burano and Torcello tour. Evening free on your own or opt for our interesting gastronomy walking tour. The day is free to walk around Venice on your own or take an optional. Walking Tour of Venice. Later in the afternoon, visit the Islands of Murano, Burano & Torcello half day sightseeing island hopping tour. The islands of Murano are known worldwide for its exquisite glasswork, Burano for lace and Torcello for Venice’s first cathedral. Overnight in Venice.

Day-3 Venice – Florence (1.5 hours by train), arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free to explore the city on your own or opt for city tour with visit to Uffizi gallery and many more city attractions. Board your train to Florence – locally known as Firenze, a small expanse of land with awesome beauty. In the afternoon, we suggest (optional) a city tour of Florence with Uffizi Gallery. Explore and admire the impressive collection of art and opt for an included lunch. Overnight in Florence.

Day-4 Florence –Half day leaning tower of Pisa tour. Evening on your own to admire and view beautiful Tuscany region. Enjoy an excursion to Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, Led by an expert guide, travel through the Tuscan hills to explore Pisa. Learn about the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evening is at leisure. Overnight in Florence.

Day-5 Florence – Naples (3 hours approx. by train), on arrival transfer to hotel on private basis. Evening free to dine around and admire the city. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel on private basis. Evening free on your own. Overnight in Naples.

Day-6 Naples – Explore Sorrento, Pompeii cities and experience their beauty and history. Today it’s time to explore the Sorrento & Pompeii, the cities to admire. See the Southern part of Italy’s most admired attractions on this day trip of Sorrento and Pompeii. Experience and view listed ruins of Pompeii, including the Forum, the Lupanare brothel and the Thermal Baths, and pass the infamous Mt Vesuvius volcano. After a delicious pizza lunch (not included, on direct payment), travel to Sorrento for a guided tour around the charming streets, with unbeatable views of the Mediterranean. Your trip will conclude with transportation back to Naples.

Day-7 Naples – Naples half day city seeing tour. Evening free on your own. Enjoy the half day Naples city tour and get change to get yourself familiarized with amazing city.

Day-8 Naples – Rome (1 hours 10 minutes by train approx.). On arrival, private transfer to hotel and check in. Evening explore the Vatican City, Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum tour. On arrival at Rome train station, transfer to hotel on private basis. Overnight in Rome. Late afternoon proceed for Walking tour Vatican City including the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica of St. Peter’s. (transfers to and fro the Vatican City not included). Overnight at hotel.

Day-9 Rome – Enjoy the splendid city on hop on hop tour of Rome with interesting audio commentary on bus. Today, enjoy the splendid city’s history, art and architecture on a Hop-On Hop-Off tour. Visit the main city monuments like Pantheon, Fontana di Trevi, Colosseum and many more (orientation tour). Listen to interesting onboard audio commentary as you travel.

Day-10 Rome – Departure transfer to airport. Morning free to enjoy on your own and then departure transfer to airport on private basis.

Detailed Sightseeing

Florence :

  • Pisa - Popularly known for its wonder of the world- The leaning tower of Pisa. You can make a day's visit to the city from Florence (an hour's train journey). Enjoy the beautiful landscape of endless green hills and the Tuscan sun. The area around the cathedral and tower, Piazza deiMiracoli, is picturesque and one can easily spend several hours admiring the typical roman architecture of the 14th century. Don't forget to walk up the 294-step spiral staircase to enjoy unforgettable views from the top of the tower. It's a good city for strolling and enjoying at a leisurely pace. You can savour a sumptuous meal at one of the oldest and popular Italian restaurants. You'll find traditional food in Al RistorodeiVecchiMacelli, Via Volturno 49, and Antica Trattoria da Bruno, Via Bianchi 12. Caffedell'Ussuro is a historic Pisan cafe opened in 1794.

Naples :

  • Mount Vesuvius - Mount Vesuvius is the volcanic mountain that erupted in AD 79 and covered the city of Pompeii in 20 feet of pumice and ash. If you love to trek you can hike up to the top of the mountain the full path winds for a total distance of 3807m to a maximum altitude of 1170m above sea level or take a train that runs daily called Circumvesuviana Trainthat will travel via the city of Pompeii. Once you reach the top you can enjoy the sound of the wind, the view of the city of Naples and the craggy coast visited by the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Pompeii - The best way to understand Pompeii is to walk the site. Pompeii's best-preserved dwelling is the House of the Vetti, the home of a wealthy merchant, Odeon: the theatre, the temple of Jupiter and temple of Apollo. The city has an excellent water system through the reservoirs supplying water to every household and public baths through the force of gravity. There were beautiful fountains that graced every corner of the city. The museum in Naples offers the best peak into the art of Pompeii.

Rome :

  • The Colosseum - The famous elliptical building the Colosseum was once the largest amphitheatre of the Empire, where gladiators, criminals and lions alike fought for their lives. It was built in 80 AD and is 16 feet tall with 160 enormous statues on every arch. The Colosseum could accommodate 55,000 people who entered the building through 80 entrances. It is a wonderful sight to see in the evening when the lights illuminate the structure. One can only admire the bits of the structure of what was saved by the massive earthquake in 847 AD.

  • Pantheon - Built over 1800 years ago, the magnificent monument still stands as a reminder of the great Roman Empire. The name Pantheon refers to the building's original function as a temple for all the gods.The monument graced the largest dome more than forty-three meter high until 1436 when the Florence Cathedral was constructed.

  • Rome Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour - Rome Hop on Hop off bus tour is the most popular way of exploring Rome. The open top bus tour explores all the major attractions of Rome such as the Colloseum, Circo Massimo, Forum Romanum, The Pantheon. Enjoy the views while listening to guided audio commentary and understand the history of the city. Hop in and hop off as per your convenience to view the monuments, have a meal or go shopping, all as per your mood.

Venice :

  • Murano - Take a Motor launch ride down to one of the Lagoons a kilometre away from the main city to visit the famous glass factory of Italy. You can see how the artists create glass artefacts and purchase the ones that fascinate your eye.

  • Discover Venice and Gondola Ride - Discover Venice & Gondola Ride offers an interesting way of exploring Venice through an enchanting Gondola Ride and a walking tour. Discover the narrow lanes, the hidden piazzas, and the grand churches of Venice and learn about the stories behind them in the walking tour. During the walking tour you will explore Teatro La Fenice, the Scala del Bovolo, and the famous Rialto Bridge. After the walking tour embark on a leisurely Gondola ride, gliding along the renowned Grand Canal, a must-do experience in Venice.

  • Torcello Island - Torcello Island is a quaint sparsely populated island at the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon. The island is famous for being the oldest continuously populated region of Venice. The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta is the most popular attraction of the lagoon.

  • Burano Island - One of the very scenic and vibrant places of Venice, Burano Island is a less crowded island with cartoonish colourful buildings. You can hire a Gondola if you have the budget and enjoy a ride through the canal adjacent to it. You can also enjoy a quiet walk along the canal and admire the picturesque view.

Destination Overview

Venice - Venice is renowned for its canal network within its city and considered one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Its unique character makes it a must visit for all international travellers to Italy.

Florence - Florence is visited for its monuments and is a centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of its time and one of the most visited tourist destinations of Italy.

Naples - Naples is a lively city 2 hours south of Rome. Naples is is characterised by narrow, winding streets with small boutiques. Naples is renowned for its food and has a vibrant nightlife.

Rome - Rome, the capital of Italy has an history dated about 2500 years ago. It is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and the most popular destination of Italy.

Access
Prefered Arrival : No ImageVenice
Prefered Departure : No ImageRome
Distances
  • Venice to Florence -259 kms (3 hrs)
  • Florence to Naples -476 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Naples to Rome -225 kms (2.5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Venice to Florence -259 kms (3 hrs)
  • Florence to Naples -476 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Naples to Rome -225 kms (2.5 hrs)

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