• Tour overview

    On this essential highlights tour, visit Italy’s most magical cities: Venice, Florence and Rome. Built on over 100 islets, linked by 400 bridges, Venice is the only city in the world that is built entirely on water.  Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its palaces, churches and museums overflow with masterful paintings and sculpture. The Eternal City of Rome, sprawling among its seven hills, is fascinating for both its ancient and its modern wonders. We guarantee an unforgettable visit.

    Venice -   has captivated poets, painters and writers for centuries and continues to charm visitors with its fragile beauty.

    Florence - with palaces, churches and museums overflow with masterful paintings and sculpture.

    Rome -  with its stunning art and architecture

    Itinerary

    1. Day1
      dinnerVenice

      You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Meet your fellow travelers for orientation meeting with the tour director, followed by a welcome dinner.


    2. Day2
      breakfastVenice

      Your morning tour of Venice will start with a boat ride to the world famous Murano Island, known for its fine glasswork industry. Then, the walking tour of Venice will begin with St. Mark’s Square, to view the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, and visit the Doge’s Palace. The remainder of day is free.


    3. Day3
      breakfast, lunchFlorence

      Leave Venice toward Pisa for a visit. Upon arrival, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with it’s Leaning Tower, the Baptisery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. Continue on to Florence, stopping to visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a lunch and wine tasting with local specialties. Overnight in Florence.


    4. Day4
      breakfastFlorence

      Today our morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, the home of Michelangelo’s David. Walk to the splendid Duomo with it’s maginifcent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and see the Baptistery with its renowned “Gates of Paradise”. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the “Old Bridge”. Remainder of the day is at leisure.


    5. Day5
      breakfastFlorence

      Enjoy a full day at leisure in Florence to explore the city on your own.


    6. Day6
      breakfast, dinnerRome

      Leave Florence via “Sun Route” motorway toward medieval city of Assisi, renowned for its 13th Century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto Frescoes. Continue to your hotel in Rome. Dinner and overnight.


    7. Day7
      breakfastRome

      Morning visit to the Vatican and its breathtaking museum including the Sistine Chapel. Stroll thru St. Peter’s Square, passing Bernini’s famous colonnade, visit St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will view Michaelangelo’s Pieta. Afternoon is at leisure.


    8. Day8
      breakfast, dinnerRome

      Sightseeing tour of this ancient city takes you to the Roman Forum, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, dine in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music, then enjoy an illuminated tour of the city.


    9. Day9
      breakfastRome

      After breakfast we transfer you to airport for your homebound flight.


  • Dates & rates

    Start Date End Date Price (CAD) Tax/Fees (CAD)  
    15 Aug 2010 23 Aug 2010 $ 2,402.00 $ 0.00 Request
    29 Aug 2010 6 Sep 2010 $ 2,528.00 $ 0.00 Request
    5 Sep 2010 13 Sep 2010 $ 2,601.00 $ 0.00 Request
    12 Sep 2010 20 Sep 2010 $ 2,601.00 $ 0.00 Request
    19 Sep 2010 27 Sep 2010 $ 2,601.00 $ 0.00 Request
    26 Sep 2010 4 Oct 2010 $ 2,601.00 $ 0.00 Request
    3 Oct 2010 11 Oct 2010 $ 2,601.00 $ 0.00 Request
    17 Oct 2010 25 Oct 2010 $ 2,601.00 $ 0.00 Request
    31 Oct 2010 8 Nov 2010 $ 2,444.00 $ 0.00 Request
    14 Nov 2010 22 Nov 2010 $ 2,318.00 $ 0.00 Request
    28 Nov 2010 6 Dec 2010 $ 2,318.00 $ 0.00 Request
    26 Dec 2010 3 Jan 2011 $ 2,454.00 $ 0.00 Request

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    • If cancellation is received at least 45 days before starting date; the deposit is refundable.
    • There is no refund if cancellation is received 44 - 0 days before starting date: 100 % non refundable
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  • Other information

    Tour price includes

    • Tour starts in lobby of hotel in Warsaw at 6 pm when ORBIS guide meets the tour participants
    • Hotel accommodation in 3, 4, or 5 star hotels as per individual program description.
    • Price is per person based on two persons sharing room. A limited number of single rooms are available by paying the supplement shown for each tour.
    • Halfboard : breakfast and lunch or dinner as per tour description
    • Sightseeing and visits/ entrance fees according to the program
    • Coach transport
    • English-speaking guide's assistance throughout the tour
    • Service fees and local taxes are included

    Tour price does not include

    • Insurance: cancellation and medical insurance strongly recommended. Please check details in our Insurance section or contact us for further information.
    • Drinks of any kind, unless otherwise specified
    • Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, room service, mini-bar
    • Tips to the guides are at your discretion
    • Arrival and departure transfers and any other additional services can be arranged on request at an additional cost