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ITALY BY RAIL

6-Night Independent Tour
Day 01: Arrive Rome
On arrival in Rome, you have a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day
is at leisure.
Day 02: Day in Rome
Today you will skip the lines and discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine
Chapel. On arrival, your guide will lead you into the Museums where you will
visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Admire the
beautiful spiral stairway, the gallery of tapestries, and geographical maps
before arriving at the famous Sistine Chapel & the unforgettable Basilica! Tour
ends at your choice of one of several bus stops (drop-off at hotel not
available). Remainder of the day is free to enjoy the Capital city! Overnight in
Rome. Note: The tour is not available on Sunday or Italian religious festivities.
Should your day 02 fall on one of these days, the tour will be replaced with our
Ancient Rome tour featuring the Colosseum with skip the line admission. On
Wednesday, the tour is not available in the morning and is replaced with the
afternoon tour without the Basilica admission. (B)
INCLUSIONS
Day 03: Rome - Florence
This morning, transfer independently to the train station for your train to
Florence. Upon arrival, make your way to your Florence hotel. The day is at
leisure to enjoy Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance. Overnight in Florence. (B)
• Private roundtrip airport transfers.
Day 04: Day in Florence • Accommodations in select centrally located hotels.
On tour today, you drive along the Romantic Viale Dei Colli up to Piazzale • Italian buffet breakfast, except day of arrival.
Michelangelo where you stop to admire the wonderful panorama of the city. • Services of an English-speaking local host on arrival for
The tour proceeds by motor coach through the old city center to the Duomo assistance and touring tips.
Complex: Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the • Train transportation from Rome to Florence and Florence to
famous Porta Del Paradiso and the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola Del Venice, with confirmed 2nd class seat (upgrade to 1st class
Brunelleschi. A short walk through the historic streets of the heart of Florence seat also available).
brings you to the renowned Galleria dell’Accademia*, where you can admire • Shared tours in each city.
the famous David by Michelangelo and other works by the Great Artist. The • Visits to: The Vatican and St. Peter’s in Rome, with skip the line
tour ends inside the museum. The rest of the day is at leisure. You can shop, morning tour.
explore on your own or simply relax. (B) • Panoramic bus tour and walking tour of the city center in
*Note: The Galeria dell’Accademia is closed on Monday and would be replaced by Bargello Florence including the Accademia (with skip the line entrance).
Museum or Capella dei Medici. • Venice walking tour of the city center.
Day 05: Florence - Venice
Today, transfer independently to the train station for your train to Venice. Upon
arrival, transfer on own to your hotel in Venice. The rest of the day is at your
leisure. Overnight in Venice. (B)
Day 06: Venice HOTELS OR SIMILAR
This morning, walking city tour (not operating May 1) starts at St. Mark’s
Square. Visit the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, and view the Bell Tower
and the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory Rome: Centrally Located Hotel (2 nights)
where you will see a demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Florence: Centrally Located Hotel (2 nights)
The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an Venice: Centrally Located Hotel (2 nights)
optional gondola ride. (B)
Day 07: Depart Venice
Today, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your flight
home. (B) 2019 TOUR DATES

2nd Class 1st Class
Rail Rail
January 7- February 13 $1349 $1419
February 14-27 $1549 $1619
February 28 - March 5 $1829 $1899
March 6-March 28 $1549 $1619
March 29 - April 18 $1829 $1899
April 19-22 $2069 $2139
April 23-30 $1829 $1899
May 1-31 $2069 $2139
June 1-30 $1849 $1919
July 1-31 $1769 $1839
August 1-29 $1499 $1569
August 30 - Novemer 3 $1769 $1839
November 4-17 $1849 $1919
November 18-December 12 $1349 $1419
*Pricing is per person, based on two passengers sharing a
double room. Single supplement will apply*
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