Florence and Venice Escapade

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Overview

Designed for those with more time who wish to enjoy a full journey of up to 10 days, exploring multiple destinations along the way.

Private Touring

Flexible Dates
24-Hour Local Assistance
Flexible Itinerary
Upgrade Accommodation
Local Guide Service
Modern Airconditioned Vehicle

Visit: Florence - Pisa - Venice

Itinerary

Arrival in Florence on your own and check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at your disposal. Overnight.

Meal Plan: No Meal

After breakfast at your hotel, reach the meeting point at 08:45 AM at the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggiato of Accademia delle Belle Arti. An assistant waits for you wearing blue clothing with Gray Line logos). Guided Visit of the renowned Accademia Gallery, with a total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned works, the “David”, and other important masterpieces such as ''I Prigioni'', ''San Matteo'' and the “Palestrina Pietà”. The tour ends about at 10.00 AM. Free time at your disposal. In the afternoon, meeting point (on your own) at Piazzale Montelungo at 01:15 PM (Montelungo Square), at the end of the ramp connecting with the railway station. An Assistant waits wearing blue clothing with Gray Line logos to join the group before departing for Pisa at 01:30 PM. Upon arrival in Pisa, you will visit Piazza dei Miracoli, the Baptistery (outside), the Cathedral (inside) and the Leaning Tower (outside). Return to Florence and overnight. *In case of long queue, if you cannot visit the interior of the Cathedral, you will be offered a guided visit of Piazza dei Cavalieri.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel, at the time indicated, head to Florence train station to reach Venice. Once there, make your own way to your hotel, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel, discover Venice on board of a gondola! Reach the meeting point at 10:45 AM on your own, located in Calle Larga Ascensione in front of post office in St. Mark’s Square, close to Correr Museum. The gondola ride starts at 11:00 AM. It’s the best way to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of a city built on water is on board a gondola. Gliding through Venice’s Grand Canal and minor canals, you’ll be introduced to the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses lining the city’s liquid streets. Embark on a gondola (up to 5 people per gondola) and enjoy a 30-minute ride on the Grand Canal (St. Maria della Salute’s area) and minor canals (Fenice area). The tour ends with the landing at the station Bauer. Ideal for photographers! Rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. End of our services.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Inclusions

2 nights in Florence on Bed and Breakfast Basis.
Accademia Museum in small group (1 hours approx.).
Regular excursion to Pisa (6 hours approx.) with English and Spanish local guide.
High-Speed train tickets Florence/Venice in 2nd class.
2 nights in Venice on Bed and Breakfast Basis.
Regular tour gondola ride daily at 11:00 AM (TA AM does not operate on July 18th, on September 20th and in case of bad weather conditions. No explanation during the ride).

Exclusions

• International Airfare
• Airport Tax
• Tips
• Porterage service
• Drinks
• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned
• City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules)
• Everything that is not mentioned in the paragraph “The Tour includes”

Notes

Hotel Used Or Similar
1st Category
Florance - Cellai 4*
Venice - Principe, Amadeus 4* or similar

OVERNIGHT IN LISTED HOTEL OR SIMILAR.

Important Notes:
· All meeting points and pick-up times, both for transfers and for tours included in the packages, will be reconfirmed at the time of final booking confirmation. Any changes will be communicated in advance along with the travel documents.
· Pick-up time of the tours are approximate according to traffic.
· Due to the frequent change of transportation and the type of transportation used it is compulsory to bring only one piece of hand luggage per person for excursions to the south of Italy, as the luggage handling can provoke several difficulties and often may be lost or damaged.
We are not responsible for those passengers who do not follow these luggage restrictions. In the eventuality of extra luggage clients will be charged directly.
· In Sorrento, when dinner included in the program, we highly recommend wearing long trousers, in order to be admitted to the restaurant.
· For all tours that include lunches or dinners, please kindly inform us of any allergies, intolerances, or dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) in advance. Providing this information allows us to better accommodate your specific dietary needs.

Supplements & Notes:
· In Florence, Milan, Venice, Bologna, and Rome, during trade shows, public holidays, or events, additional fees may apply. In such cases, the amount to be paid will be communicated at the time of booking.
· Entrance fees to monuments are not included unless explicitly mentioned in the inclusions.
*For all City Break and Multi-City Journeys that include transfers, a night supplement will be applied for services from 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM.
*During peak season, visiting the Blue Grotto in Capri may involve long lines and limited capacity. If access is not possible, or the weather conditions do not allow it, our guides will suggest alternative attractions to ensure a satisfying and memorable tour (e.g. Faraglioni rocks).
. November 01 - March 30: on Tuesdays and Thursdays departures, regular excursion to Pisa will be moved on day 1 of the itinerary.

City Tax:
Please note that rates do not include city taxes. Where applicable, the amount due will be paid directly by clients at the hotel. The amount varies according to the city, and hotel category, and is charged per person, per night.

Fairs and Events might change.

Blackout Dates:
December 30/31
June 14 - 18
January 01/11/12/13/14/15
June 30 - July 02
April 03/04