Venice, Florence & Cinque Terre

9 or 12 days

Como Region, Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre, with extension to Rome | NIC

In Venice and Florence, memorable landmarks like the Duomo and the Doge’s Palace convey Italy’s vital role in world history. In Cinque Terre, a train ride through the five villages brings you deep into the Italian culture. Each village has its own unique character and charm; experience it firsthand in the scenic vistas, the medieval forts and the lively markets. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Venice, Florence & Cinque Terre tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Venice, Florence & Cinque Terre tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

Day 2: Milan • Venice

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Travel to Venice

Day 3: Venice

Guided Sightseeing of Venice

With your expert local guide you will see:

St. Mark’s Square
Grand Canal

See a glass-blowing demonstration

Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano

Exploration Time in Burano

Enjoy a Traditional Venetian Gondola Ride

Day 4: Venice • Ravenna • Florence

Travel to Florence via Ravenna

Tour Ravenna with an expert local guide

Visit the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

Day 5: Florence

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Pisa

Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.

Take a guided tour of Florence

With your expert local guide you will see:

Piazza della Signoria
Ponte Vecchio
Basilica of Santa Croce
Gates of Paradise

Day 6: Florence • Cinque Terre

Travel to Cinque Terre

Day 7: Cinque Terre

Spend the Day Exploring Cinque Terre by train

Day 8: Cinque Terre • Como region

Travel to the Como region

Take a cruise on Lake Como

Day 9: Depart for home

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Day 9: Como region • Milan • Rome

Travel by train from Milan to Rome

Day 10: Rome

Take a guided tour of Rome

With your expert local guide you will visit:

Roman Forum
Colosseum

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Vatican City

Step inside the smallest country in the world on an expert-led tour. This independent city-state is ruled by the pope. Here you'll marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Then visit St. Peter's Basilica on your own, the largest church in the world, which is built over catacombs and the suspected grave of St. Peter himself. And, be on the lookout for the Swiss Guard, protectors of the Vatican City who look like they've time traveled from the Renaissance with their colorful uniforms.

Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

You will see:

Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
Spanish Steps

Day 11: Rome

Take a bike tour of the Villa Borghese Gardens with an expert local guide

Supervised Exploration Time in Rome

Day 12: Depart for Home

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Your experience includes

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Airfare & transportation

Hotels

Meals

Entrances

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

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