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This itinerary provides a well-rounded experience of Italy’s rich history, art, and culture across some of its most iconic cities. From the ancient ruins of Rome to the romantic canals of Venice, the fashion capital of Milan, the artistic treasures of Florence, and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, this journey promises to be both memorable and enriching. Each day is carefully planned to ensure you experience the best that each city has to offer, with a mix of guided tours, leisurely exploration, and local culinary delights. Enjoy your adventure through Italy!
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Arrive in rome and check into your hotel, hotel artemide, located in the heart of the city. After settling in, start your day with a delicious breakfast at a nearby café, savoring a cornetto and cappuccino. Your first stop is the iconic colosseum, where you can explore the ancient ruins and learn about its history. Next, wander through the roman forum and palatine hill, soaking in the rich history of ancient rome. For lunch, head to the charming trastevere district, known for its authentic roman cuisine. In the afternoon, make your way to vatican city, where you can visit st. Peter’s basilica and the vatican museums, including the breathtaking sistine chapel. In the evening, enjoy dinner in trastevere and take a leisurely stroll through piazza navona and the pantheon.
Accommodation: Hotel artemide or Similar
Meals: Dinner.
Start your second day in rome with breakfast at a local bakery before visiting the borghese gallery (make sure to reserve tickets in advance). After admiring the stunning art collections, take a peaceful walk through the villa borghese gardens. For lunch, find a spot near the spanish steps and enjoy some people-watching. Afterward, visit the trevi fountain, where you can toss a coin to ensure yourreturn to rome. Spend the afternoon at the capitoline museums, which house a vast collection of art and artifacts. As the sun sets, enjoy dinner in the monti district, followed by a delightful gelato while strolling through rome’s historic center
Accommodation: Hotel artemide or Similar
Meals: Dinner.
Travel to venice via train (approximately 3.5 hours) and check into your hotel, hotel antiche figure, which offers stunning views of the grand canal. After settling in, take a vaporetto to st. Mark’s square. Visit st. Mark’s basilica and explore the doge’s palace and the bridge of sighs. For lunch enjoy a meal at a café in the square, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere. In the evening, indulge in a romantic gondola ride through the enchanting canals, followed by dinner at a traditional venetian restaurant, where you can savor local specialties.
Accommodation: Hotel antiche figure or Similar
Meals: Breakfast& Dinner.
Begin your day with breakfast at a local pastry shop. Head to the rialto market to experience the bustling atmosphere and explore the famous rialto bridge. Afterward, take a boat trip to the nearby islands of murano and burano. In murano, witness the art of glass-making, and in burano, admire the colorful houses that line the canals. Enjoy lunch on burano, sampling fresh seafood and local dishes. Return to venice in the evening for dinner, and take a leisurely walk along the canals, soaking in the magical ambiance of the city.
Accommodation: Hotel antiche figure or Similar
Meals: Breakfast& Dinner
Travel to milan by train (approximately 2.5 hours) and check into your hotel, hotel spadari al duomo, located conveniently near the city’s main attractions. After settling in, visit the stunning duomo di milano and climb to the rooftop for breathtaking views of the city. Enjoy lunch at a nearby café before exploring the galleria vittorio emanuele ii, where you can indulge in shopping or simply admire the architecture. In the afternoon, visit sforza castle and stroll through its beautiful gardens. For dinner, head to the navigli district, known for its picturesque canals and vibrant nightlife.
Accommodation: Hotel spadari al duomo or Similar
Meals: Breakfast& Dinner.
Travel to florence by train (approximately 2 hours) and check into hotel brunelleschi, a luxurious hotel located near the duomo. Start your exploration with a visit to the florence cathedral (duomo),where you can climb the dome for panoramic views of the city. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local trattoria, sampling traditional tuscan dishes. Spend your afternoon at the uffizi gallery, home to some of the world’s most famous artworks (be sure to book tickets in advance). As the day winds down, stroll across the ponte vecchio, admiring the jewelry shops lining the bridge. In the evening, enjoy dinner in the oltrarno district and catch a stunning sunset from piazzale michelangelo.
Accommodation: Hotel brunelleschi or Similar
Meals: Breakfast& Dinner.
On your final day, take a short train ride to pisa (approximately 1 hour) and check into hotel pisa tower, conveniently located near the famous leaning tower. Head straight to the piazza dei miracoli, where you can marvel at the stunning leaning tower of pisa. Climb the tower for an unforgettable view, then explore the adjacent pisa cathedral and baptistery. Enjoy lunch at a nearby café, sampling local delicacies. After soaking in the sights, you can either return to florence or continue your journey to your next destination, with memories of italy that will last a lifetime
Meals: Breakfast