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Italy • Rome, Tuscany, Venice • Classic tour

Italy Classic — 7 nights / 8 days through the country’s iconic cities

A beautifully balanced itinerary for a first grand encounter with Italy: ancient Rome, the Vatican, the romance of Tuscany, Renaissance Florence, the Veneto region and legendary Venice.

Rome – (Naples, Pompeii) – (Pisa) - Florence – Montecatini Terme – (Siena-San Gimignano) – Florence – Veneto region – Venice -Rome

ITALY CLASSIC

7 nights /8 days

Rome – (Naples, Pompeii) – (Pisa) - Florence – Montecatini Terme – (Siena-San Gimignano) – Florence – Veneto region – Venice -Rome

Top highlights

The essence of the journey

Rome and antiquity

Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, the Colosseum and the Roman Forums during one panoramic walking tour.

The Vatican

The Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and the chance to discover Rome’s greatest spiritual and artistic treasures.

Tuscany and Florence

Renaissance beauty, Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence’s historic center and the elegant atmosphere of Montecatini Terme.

Venice

St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Campanile and the unmistakable atmosphere of canals and gondolas.

Optional discoveries

Naples and Pompeii, Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano, the Uffizi Gallery, St. Mark’s Basilica and San Lazzaro Island.

Comfortable format

3* hotel accommodation with breakfast, group transfers, transportation service and Russian-speaking assistance throughout the tour.

Tour program by day

SAT • Arrival in Rome

SAT Arrival in Rome.

At the airport, meet the company representative holding a sign. Transfer and accommodation at the hotel in Rome. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

SUN • Rome

SUN Rome

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic walking tour of Rome. During the panoramic walking tour you will see: Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, the Colosseum, the Roman Forums. Free time. The optional “Rome by Night” excursion is organized. Overnight at the hotel in Rome.

MON • Rome • Naples • Pompeii

MON 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 transport you to the era of Ancient Rome; you will discover rich antiquity and the great architectural creations of the Pompeians, which were popular in the first centuries BC. Naples is the birthplace of the true “Margherita” pizza, cooked in wood-fired ovens. Naples is a paradise for gourmets, where you can also taste the freshest seafood, after which you can take beautiful photos with Mount Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples in the background. Return to Rome. Overnight at the hotel.

TUE • Rome • Pisa • Tuscany

TUE 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.

WED • Florence • Siena • San Gimignano

WED Florence (Siena-San Gimignano)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in Montecatini Terme or, upon request, an additional excursion to Siena + San Gimignano, beautiful towns with centuries-old history. Many consider Siena the most enchanting place in Tuscany: the first pedestrian zone in Italy was created here. The historic city center, built on the three Terzi hills, is best “discovered” on foot: a pleasant surprise awaits you around every corner.

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 is a town protected by UNESCO as a jewel of Tuscan architecture. San Gimignano lies on a hill, height – 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.

THU • Florence • Veneto region

THU 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 created here. Panoramic walking tour of the historic center 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 Quarter. An optional excursion to the Uffizi Gallery is offered. Free time. Visit to the Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint, one of Florence’s most iconic landmarks.

From here, breathtaking views open over the historic center of Florence, with its beautiful church and palace domes, as well as a view of 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 entry and visit to the Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint, a mandatory supplement is introduced

Visit to the Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint - 5 euros

(paid on site)

FRI • Venice • Rome

FRI Venice

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Venice - one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A panoramic city tour with a guide 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 the gondolas - Venice’s exotic form of transport; by taking a ride on them, you will certainly immerse yourself in the distant past of the Venetian Republic. Optional excursions to St. Mark’s Basilica and to the island of San Lazzaro are organized. Transfer to Rome, by bus or rail. Overnight at the hotel.

SAT • Departure

SAT

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport(!).

Practical details

Included services, optional excursions and mandatory payments

Included in the price:

Accommodation in 3* hotels on a breakfast basis (dinner for an additional fee)

Group transfer airport-hotel-airport for all Fiumicino and Ciampino flights

Transportation service by comfortable coach

Russian-speaking tour escort throughout the entire tour

Excursions with a licensed Russian-speaking guide: Rome, Florence, Venice, Vatican

Optional excursions:

Rome by Night excursion - 30 euros

Naples-Pompeii excursion - 70 euros

Entrance ticket to Pompeii - 16 euros

Entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums - 40 euros (includes skip-the-line entrance, headphones, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica)

Excursion to Siena + San Gimignano - 65 euros

Excursion to Pisa - 45 euros

Excursion to the “Uffizi” Gallery - 29 euros + 26 euros entrance ticket

St. Mark’s Basilica – 15 euros

San Lazzaro Island – 35 euros

Tips for the driver and assistant

Mandatory payments:

Headphones for the entire travel period 16 euros

In Venice:

Outbound via the Grand Canal – return via the Giudecca Canal - 30 euros

Hotel tax.

*The panoramic tour of Rome is provided for tourists arriving on flights before 08.00 on the arrival day.

Taxes:

in Rome in a 3*,4* hotel 3- 6 euros/person per night

in Montecatini Terme 3* - from 1.5 euros/person per night

in the Veneto region 3* - from 2.4 euros/person per night

* Group transfer is provided only for daytime departures; night arrivals/and departures are available for an additional fee.

Travel FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the “Italy Classic” tour

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 7 nights /8 days.

Which cities are included in the route?

The route includes Rome, Florence, Montecatini Terme, the Veneto region, Venice and return to Rome, as well as optional trips to Naples, Pompeii, Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano.

Are there excursions in Russian?

Yes, the program includes excursions with a licensed Russian-speaking guide: Rome, Florence, Venice and the Vatican.

What hotels are provided?

Accommodation is provided in 3* hotels on a breakfast basis, with dinner available for an additional fee.

Are transfers included?

Yes, a group transfer airport-hotel-airport is included for all Fiumicino and Ciampino flights, subject to the conditions for daytime departures.

What must be paid obligatorily?

Mandatory payments include headphones for the entire travel period, 16 euros; Venice service on the route Grand Canal – Giudecca Canal, 30 euros; hotel taxes; and the 5-euro supplement for visiting Piazzale Michelangelo.

Which optional excursions can be added?

You can add Rome by Night, Naples-Pompeii, Siena and San Gimignano, Pisa, the Uffizi Gallery, St. Mark’s Basilica and San Lazzaro Island.

Is the Vatican visit included?

Yes, the program includes an excursion to the Vatican Museums with a Russian-speaking guide and a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica.

Is free time included?

Yes, free time is included in Rome, Montecatini Terme, Florence and at other points of the program according to the itinerary.

When does the panoramic tour of Rome take place?

The panoramic tour of Rome is provided for tourists arriving on flights before 08.00 on the arrival day.

What hotel taxes are paid?

In Rome, in a 3*,4* hotel, 3- 6 euros/person per night; in Montecatini Terme 3*, from 1.5 euros/person per night; in the Veneto region 3*, from 2.4 euros/person per night.

What is the transfer format from Venice to Rome?

After the program in Venice, a transfer to Rome is provided by bus or rail, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.

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