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11-Day Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence, Rome Italy Tour Package

The 11-Day Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence, Rome Italy Tour Package includes tours of Italy’s world class cities.

Begin your Italy vacation in northern Italy’s Lake region. There you may stay on Lake Como (Monday, Thursday, and Saturday departures) or Lake Maggiore (Friday departures).Both of these Northern Italy lakes are renown for their stunning natural beauty.

Afterward your trip through Italy continues to the famous art cities Venice, Florence, and Rome.

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Highlights

Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence, Rome Tour Destinations 

  • Mon/Thur/Sat departures Lake Como excursion to Bellagio
  • Friday departures Lake Maggiore excursion to Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori
  • Excursion to Verona
  • Venice tour of St Mark’s Square to see Venice sightseeing highlights including Doge’s Palace and Basilica of St Mark
  • Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm
  • Walking tour of Florence to see its Renaissance architectural highlights
  • Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi
  • Forum & Colosseum, Rome
  • Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome

Escorted Package Includes

  • Flights NYC-Milan, Rome-NYC
    Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
  • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
  • Airport transfers included when trip is booked with airfare
  • 9 nights First Class accommodations
    • 2 nights Como
    • 2 nights Venice
    • 2 nights Florence
    • 3 nights Rome
  • Italian city hotel taxes
  • All transfers between cities and to excursions
  • 14 meals: 9 buffet breakfasts, 5 dinners with wine
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of local guides in all major cities
  • Entrance fees per itinerary
  • Wine & mineral water with all dinners
  • Whisper technology enhanced touring

Accommodations

Monday Departures

Hotel Metropole Suisse, Como (Lake Como) 2 Nights

This first class hotel is located in the center of town, on the waterfront piazza.

NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice 2 Nights

This first class hotel is ideally located on the Grand Canal of Venice, in the city’s Cannaregio district.

Grand Hotel Adriatico, Florence 2 Nights

This modern and elegant first class hotel is located in the historical centre of Florence near to the Duomo and to all the most important monuments of Florence.

Mediterraneo, Rome 3 Nights

This first class hotel is located in the historic center of Rome atop the Esquilino, the highest of Rome’s seven hills.

Thursday Departures

Barchetta Excelsior, Como (Lake Como) 2 Nights

This first class hotel is situated on the central square, overlooking Lake Como.

NH Venezia Rio Novo, Venice 2 Nights

This first class hotel is situated in Venice’s Dorsoduro district.

San Gallo Palace, Florence 2 Nights

This first class hotel is situated nearby the Piazza della Libertà.

Starhotels Michelangelo, Rome 3 Nights

This first class hotel is located in the city center, just a short walk from St. Peter’s Square.

Friday Departures

Hotel Simplon – Baveno (Lake Maggiore) 2 Nights

This first class hotel is located in the town of Baveno.

Grand Hotel Principe – Venice 2 Nights

This first class hotel is a prestigious ancient palace situated on the Grand Canal, just after the Scalzi Bridge.

Starhotel Michelangelo – Florence 2 Nights

This first class hotel is located in the center of Florence, near the Arno River.

Grand Hotel Palatino – Rome 2 Nights

This first class hotel is located in the heart of ancient Rome, just a short walk from the Colosseum.

Saturday Departures

Barchetta Excelsior – Como (Lake Como) 2 Nights

This first class hotel is situated on the central square, overlooking Lake Como.

NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice 2 Nights

This first class hotel is ideally located on the Grand Canal of Venice, in the city’s Cannaregio district.

Hotel Diplomat – Florence 2 Nights

This first class hotel sits within walking distance of Florence’s main shopping center and the Exhibition Halls.

The Hive Hotel – Rome 2 Nights

This first class hotel is about a five minute walk from the Roma Termini railway station.

Optional Tours

Day 5 Gondola Ride with Music – $65 per person

One of the highlights of any Italian holiday! Enjoy a relaxing gondola ride with music along the famous Grand Canal, and experience a piece of Venetian history. Glide along the centuries old canals, past lavish palaces and under famous arched bridges (the Gondola holds a maximum of six passengers. Please note that this is not a private gondola ride. There will be one musician on board of one of the gondolas in your fleet).

Day 9 Piazzas of Rome – $49 per person

This half day walking tour takes you to explore the grand piazzas of the Eternal City. Stand in awe in front of the majestic Spanish Steps, the longest and widest decorative steps in Europe, and with your local guide stroll through the most characteristic “piazzas and vias ” of Rome. Stop to admire the breathtaking grandeur of the Trevi Fountain and take the opportunity to toss in one, two, or three coins, each of which is supposed to bring a unique kind of good fortune. View the monumental Pantheon, the best preserved of any Roman building and admire the baroque Piazza Navona, which follows the shape of the ancient Roman Diocletian Stadium, with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers and the Egyptian Obelisk.
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11-Day Lake Como or Lake Maggiore, Venice, Florence, Rome Italy Tour Itinerary

Note: Friday departures include Baveno on Lake Maggiore. Other days include Como on Lake Como.

DAY 1 – Depart USA

Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

DAY 2 – Arrive in Milan, Transfer to Como or Friday departures transfer to Baveno

Arrive in Milan and transfer to your hotel on the beautiful Italian Lakes. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight: Como or Baveno (Friday Departure)
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 – Lake Como Cruise to Bellagio

Today, cruise the scenic waters of Lake Como to the quiet village of Bellagio. With the Italian Alps in view to the north, enjoy time at leisure to saunter the slender streets and alleyways, lined with craft shops, villas, boutiques and cafés. This afternoon, sail back to Como and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
Overnight: Como
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Friday Departure only – Lake Maggiore from Baveno

Today, cruise Lake Maggiore to Isola Bella, visit the palace of Prince Borromeo, and its splendid gardens with the famous white peacocks. Continue to the charming fishermen’s island (Isola dei Pescatori) that gets its name from the occupation of its inhabitants. Walk along the windy medieval streets and marvel at the incredible views of the lake. Sail back to Baveno in the afternoon with time to experience the delights of this lakeside town with its spectacular mountain views.

DAY 4 – Verona Walking Tour, Travel to Venice

After breakfast, we set out for Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the richest cities in Roman remains. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city followed by free time to savor the atmosphere here. Continue to Venice
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 – Venice City Tour & Murano Island Excursion

Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its fine glasswork industry. Then, visit St. Mark’s Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doge’s Palace, whose facade features a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own
Optional: Gondola Ride with Music (PM)
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 – Pisa Sightseeing En Route to Florence

Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany to Pisa. On arrival, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. The four monuments of this extraordinary piazza make for a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. En route to Florence, visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a wine tasting with local specialties. Evening at leisure
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7 – Florence City Tour

Today’s morning tour begins with an enjoyable walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery’s renowned “Gates of Paradise” by Ghiberti. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the “Old Bridge.” Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Florence. This evening enjoy an authentic Tuscan dinner in the countryside.
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8 – Sun Route Via Assisi to Rome

Today travel along the famous “Sun Route” motorway to the medieval city of Assisi, renowned for its 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto’s frescoes. Continue to your hotel in Rome
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9 – Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel

Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo’s breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter’s Square, passing Bernini’s famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo’s Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion and is considered to be among the most compelling of all works of art in the Western world. Afternoon at leisure.
Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10 –  Tour Ancient Rome

This morning, a historic tour of “ancient Rome” takes you to the Roman Forum, the political center during the Roman Republic, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, dine in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music, then enjoy an illuminated tour of the city
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 11 – Depart for the USA

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

For this same tour that include Southern Italy, the Amalfi Coast and Capri click 13-Day or 14-Day Lake Como, Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento all-inclusive Italy tour.

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