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Italian Holidays
7 nights / 8 days
Rome – Naples and Pompeii optional – Pisa optional – Montecatini Terme – Siena and San Gimignano optional – Florence – Veneto region – Venice – Rome
The essence of the journey
Rome and antiquity
Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, the Colosseum and the Roman Forums during a guided walking tour.
The Vatican
A guided visit to the Vatican Museums with a Russian-speaking guide and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Tuscany
Montecatini Terme, Florence and optional routes to Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano.
Florence
The historic centre, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Maria del Fiore, Santa Croce and Piazzale Michelangelo.
Venice
St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Campanile and the atmosphere of the Venetian Republic.
Tour comfort
3-star hotels with breakfast, group transfers and Russian-speaking assistance throughout the tour.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Rome.
At the airport, meeting with a company representative holding a sign. Transfer and accommodation at the hotel in Rome. Guided walking sightseeing tour of Rome. During the walking sightseeing tour you will see: Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, the Colosseum and the Roman Forums. Free time. The optional “Rome by Night” excursion is organized. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2. Rome (Naples-Pompeii)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time. An optional full-day excursion to Naples-Pompeii is offered. The great city of Pompeii will give unforgettable impressions and take you back to the era of Ancient Rome; you will discover rich antiquity and the great architectural creations of the Pompeians that were popular in the first centuries B.C. Naples is the birthplace of true pizza Margherita, prepared in wood-fired ovens. Naples is a paradise for gourmets, where you can also taste the freshest seafood and then take beautiful photos against the backdrop of Mount Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples. Return to Rome. Overnight at the hotel in Rome.
Day 3. Rome-Pisa
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to the Vatican Museums with a Russian-speaking guide. St. Peter’s Basilica. Transfer to the Tuscany region. Upon request, an additional excursion to the historic city of Pisa is organized. Accommodation at a hotel in the surroundings of Montecatini Terme. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4. Florence (Siena-San Gimignano)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in Montecatini Terme or, upon request, an additional excursion to the cities of Siena + San Gimignano, beautiful towns with centuries-old history. Many consider Siena the most enchanting place in Tuscany: this is where Italy’s first pedestrian zone was created. The historic city centre, built on the three Terzi hills, is best “discovered” on foot: a pleasant surprise awaits you around every corner. San Gimignano is a city protected by UNESCO as a jewel of Tuscan architecture. On the way from Siena to San Gimignano, a visit to a Tuscan farm is offered, with the opportunity to taste and purchase typical regional products and have lunch. San Gimignano lies on a hill at a height of 334 m, rising above the valley of the Elsa River. Of the 72 towers from the 11th-13th centuries, which symbolized the power and wealth of the noble families who lived here, only 15 have survived. Yet even they attract millions of tourists from all over the world like a magnet. Return to the hotel in the surroundings of Montecatini Terme. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5. Florence- Veneto region
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Florence. Florence is one of the largest and most beautiful Italian cities, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Such famous people as Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Michelangelo and many others lived and worked here. Guided walking sightseeing tour of the historic centre of Florence with a Russian-speaking guide - Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio, Cathedral Square, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza della Repubblica, Dante’s Quarter. An optional excursion to the Uffizi Gallery is offered. Free time. Visit to the Piazzale Michelangelo panoramic viewpoint, one of the most iconic attractions of Florence.
From here, breathtaking views open over the historic centre of Florence, with its beautiful domes of churches and palaces, the famous Old Bridge and the Arno River. Here you will see the city as if in the palm of your hand. The square is named after the famous Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti and is decorated with bronze replicas of some of his most famous works, including the iconic statue of David. It stands as an eternal testimony to Florence’s Renaissance heritage. Transfer to the Veneto region. Accommodation at a hotel in the Veneto region. Overnight at the hotel.
Due to the mandatory stop and visit to the Piazzale Michelangelo panoramic viewpoint, a mandatory supplement is introduced
Visit to the Piazzale Michelangelo panoramic viewpoint - 5 euro
(paid on site)
Day 6. Venice
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Venice. Excursion to Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A guided sightseeing tour of the city awaits you. You will see St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Campanile - the tallest building in Venice. And, of course, do not forget about gondolas - Venice’s exotic form of transport; by riding in one, you will certainly immerse yourself in the distant past of the Venetian Republic. Optional excursions to St. Mark’s Basilica and the island of San Lazzaro are organized. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7. Rome
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Rome. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Rome airport(!).
Important
In case of a return departure after 15:00, clients who wish to stay at the hotel until their airport transfer must book late check-out. If such a booking has not been made, clients may pay on site subject to room availability. Staying in the hotel lobby until the transfer is prohibited; only luggage storage is possible. If there is no booking and tourists do not agree to comply with the above rule, they will be provided with a transfer to the airport in the first half of the day.
The program described above starts on Sundays.
In case of arrival on another day of the week, the itinerary will be slightly adjusted:
Included services, optional excursions and mandatory payments
Included in the price:
Accommodation in 3-star hotels, breakfast basis
Group transfer airport-hotel-airport for all Fiumicino and Ciampino flights
Transportation service by comfortable coach
Russian-speaking tour assistant throughout the tour
Excursions with a licensed Russian-speaking guide: Rome, Florence, Venice, Vatican
Optional excursions:
Rome by Night excursion - 30 euro
Naples-Pompeii excursion - 70 euro
Entrance ticket to Pompeii - 16 euro
Entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums - 40 euro (includes skip-the-line entrance, earphones, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica)
Excursion to Siena + San Gimignano - 65 euro
Excursion to Pisa - 45 euro
Excursion to the Uffizi Gallery - 29 euro + 26 euro entrance ticket
St. Mark’s Basilica – 15 euro
Island of San Lazzaro – 35 euro
Tips for the driver and assistant
Mandatory payments:
Earphones for the entire travel period 16 euro
In Venice:
Outbound Grand Canal – return Giudecca Canal = 30 euro
Hotel tax
*The sightseeing tour of Rome is provided for tourists arriving on flights before 08:00 on the day of arrival.
Taxes:
in Rome in a 3* / 4* hotel 3-6 euro/person per night
in Montecatini Terme 3* - from 1.5 euro/person per night
in the Veneto region 3* - from 2.4 euro/person per night
* Group transfer is provided only for daytime departures; night arrivals and/or departures are available at an additional cost.
Frequently asked questions about the “Italian Holidays” tour
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 7 nights / 8 days.
Which city does the program start from?
The program starts with arrival in Rome and transfer to the hotel in Rome.
Which cities are included in the main itinerary?
The itinerary includes Rome, Montecatini Terme, Florence, the Veneto region, Venice and return to Rome.
Is there a Vatican tour?
Yes, the program includes a visit to the Vatican Museums with a Russian-speaking guide and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Which optional excursions are available?
Available options include Rome by Night, Naples-Pompeii, Siena and San Gimignano, Pisa, the Uffizi Gallery, St. Mark’s Basilica and the island of San Lazzaro.
What is included in the price?
The price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast, group transfer, coach service, Russian-speaking assistance and excursions with licensed guides.
Do earphones have to be paid separately?
Yes, earphones for the entire travel period are paid separately and cost 16 euro.
Is there a mandatory supplement in Florence?
Yes, the visit to the Piazzale Michelangelo panoramic viewpoint is paid on site and costs 5 euro.
When is the sightseeing tour of Rome provided?
The sightseeing tour of Rome is provided for tourists arriving on flights before 08:00 on the day of arrival.
What should I know if my return flight is after 15:00?
Clients who wish to stay at the hotel until their transfer must book late check-out in advance.
Is transfer available for night flights?
Group transfer is provided only for daytime departures; night arrivals and departures are available at an additional cost.
Can the itinerary change if I arrive on another weekday?
Yes, if arrival is on another day of the week, the itinerary will be slightly adjusted.