Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence & Rome
From Michelangelo's statue of David to the echoes of gladiators at Rome's Colosseum, the art and drama of the ages inspire this journey. View the original works of the masters at the Uffizi Gallery, Vatican Museums, and Venice's Accademia. See the Doges' Palace and St. Mark's Square in Venice, the ...
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Florence, Italy; Lugano, Switzerland; Rome, Italy; Venice, Italy
- Trip Length:
- 10 days
- Price Range:
- From $5000 to $6000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
From Michelangelo's statue of David to the echoes of gladiators at Rome's Colosseum, the art and drama of the ages inspire this journey. View the original works of the masters at the Uffizi Gallery, Vatican Museums, and Venice's Accademia. See the Doges' Palace and St. Mark's Square in Venice, the Roman Forum and the Vatican in Rome; and the medieval town of Siena in the Tuscan countryside. Enjoy a ferry ride across Lake Como at the foot of the Alps, and a train ride to Florence. Pursue your own interests with free time in Venice, Florence, and Rome when you travel Italy with us.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Lugano, Switzerland
Welcome to the pleasures of the Italian Lakes.
Hotels
Depart 10:00 AM from Milan's Malpensa Airport. Travel Italy Tauck style – you'll see the best of Italy, from great cities to countryside villages and towns that are off-the-beaten track! Begin by heading through the beautiful northern Italy countryside from Milan to Lugano, Switzerland, set on the edge of a bejeweled lake with views of the city and the not-too-distant Alps.
Enjoy free time to explore the waterfront promenade, then meet fellow traveling companions at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner.
Hotels
Meals: Lunch, dinner.
Lodging: Grand Hotel Eden, Lugano, Switzerland.
Day 2 - Lugano, Switzerland
Villa delights and a cruise on Lake Como.
Buses
Travel to Tremezzo to visit Villa Carlotta, built in the 18th century, and noted for garden landscaping and sculpture.
River Cruises
Admire the dramatic views of the Alps silhouetting the famous villas along the shores of Lake Como on a private boat cruise.
Sightseeing
Arrive in picturesque Bellagio, and enjoy free time to explore the town as you please. Another private boat cruise takes you past elegant villas to Como, followed by a return to Lugano where the evening is free.
Hotels
Meals: Breakfast.
Lodging: Grand Hotel Eden, Lugano, Switzerland.
Day 3 - Venice, Italy
Travel Italy from the fabulous lakes to Venice.
Sightseeing
Journey to Venice, designed along an intricate system of canals within a lagoon. After lunch, head to St. Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice, with a local guide. Visit Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square) and St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the greatest buildings in Europe with its exquisite mosaics and detailed carvings. See the Doges’ Palace, a pink marble Gothic masterpiece containing a precious art collection.
A serenade aboard a gondola cruise through the canals, and dinner at a popular Venetian restaurant, are the perfect endings to a perfect day.
Hotels
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Lodging: Hotel Danieli Venezia, Venice, Italy
Day 4 - Venice, Italy
Explore Venice as you please.
Sightseeing
Spend the day exploring the museums and sites that interest you most in Venice, a highlight as you travel Italy with Tauck. Perhaps tour the Galleria dell'Accademia or the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, or take a boat ride to the many islands in the Venetian lagoon.
Hotels
Meals: Breakfast.
Lodging: Hotel Danieli Venezia, Venice, Italy
Day 5 - Florence, Italy
Statue of David in Florence.
Trains
Travel Italy by rail today to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Sightseeing
Get an introduction to the city’s architectural landmarks and great artists from a local art historian prior to a walking tour of the city – a special touch when you travel Italy with Tauck. You'll be totally prepared for your visit to Galleria dell’Accademia, where you're certain to marvel at Michelangelo’s marble statue of David standing nearly 17 feet tall. View Lorenzo Ghiberti’s bronze doors with detailed panels at the Baptistry, part of the Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiori complex. The historical center of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hotels
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Lodging: The Westin Excelsior, Florence, Italy.
Day 6 - Florence, Italy
Masterpieces of the Uffizi.
Sightseeing
Gaze at some of the world’s greatest art masterpieces at the extraordinary Uffizi Gallery, Italy’s largest art museum, on a guided tour with a local expert. Admire works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli, and more. Following your tour, you can spend as much time as you like looking at the art. During your free afternoon you can explore as you please; perhaps you may want to visit the Pitti Palace, the Medici Chapels or stroll across the Ponte Vecchio to the lovely Boboli Gardens.
Hotels
Meals: Breakfast.
Lodging: The Westin Excelsior, Florence, Italy.
Day 7 - Rome, Italy
Vineyards and Rome – highlights when you travel Italy.
Wine
Travel Italy through landscapes featuring olive groves, cypress trees, and vineyards, including the region that produces Chianti wine.
Sightseeing
Stop in the medieval hill town of Siena, and wander through the narrow streets. See the Piazza del Campo where the Palio bareback horse race is held. Visit the Duomo, one of Italy’s great cathedrals, with scenes inlaid in the marble floors and sculpture by Michelangelo. Continue through scenic Tuscany to Rome, the Eternal City that was the center of the once-powerful Roman Empire.
Hotels
Meals: Breakfast, dinner.
Lodging: St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome, Italy.
Day 8 - Rome, Italy
Visit the Vatican.
Sightseeing
Explore the rich treasures of the Vatican, starting at the Vatican Museums. In the Sistine Chapel, view Michelangelo’s masterpieces, and admire the art and architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica. Pursue your own special interests in Rome during the afternoon.
Hotels
Meals: Breakfast.
Lodging: St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome, Italy.
Day 9 - Rome, Italy
A day in Imperial Rome.
Adventure
Get an insider’s view of Rome from a local guide. You'll avoid long lines with pre-arranged reservations at the Colosseum, opened in AD 80 for gladiator combat. Choose among many historic sights and museums for your free afternoon.
Share your favorite experiences at the farewell cocktail party and dinner, a special finale when you travel Italy with Tauck.
Hotels
Meals: Breakfast, dinner.
Lodging: St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome, Italy.
Day 10 - Rome, Italy
Arrivederci Rome.
Airport Transfers
Your journey comes to an end at 7:30 AM at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino. If you are departing at other times, you must secure your own transportation to the airport. Meals: Breakfast
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