Palermo

Monreale

Segesta, Erice

Agrigento and Temple Valley

Piazza Armerina

Taormina

Etna and Alcantara

Catania

Tour Program:

DAY 1    Palermo Airport Arrival – Palermo visit on the steps of Goethe – Arabic-Norman Itinerary

Early morning arrival at Palermo Airport, meet and great with our Tour Leader and transfer to the center of Palermo where the private guided visit on the steps of J.W. von Goethe starts:  Botanical Garden, Villa Giulia, Piazza Marina. Along the panoramic road to Monte Pellegrino and visit of the pilgrimage, Church of St. Rosalia. Transfer to the hotel and check in, time for lunch on your own. Afternoon private guided visit with an Arabic-Norman itinerary starting from the historic center of Palermo: Royal Palace (external), Palatine Chapel (external), Porta Nuova, the Cathedral, Piazza Bellini, the Byzantine mosaics of the Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, the 16th Century Fontana Pretoria characterized by life-size marble statues and the Church Saint Cataldo and finally Basilica of the Holy Trinity of the Chancellor, commonly known as Basilica La Magione in the Kalsa District where our guided tour ends(all external visits). Return to the hotel in Palermo. Dinner on your own and overnight in Palermo

DAY 2    Palermo – Monreale –  Palermo

After a rich breakfast at the hotel transfer with our driver/guide to Monreale. The Third and last Norman King of Sicily, King Wilhelm, had the Cathedral and Abbey of Monreale built towards the end of the 12th Century. Private guided visit: Monreale Cathedral and one of the most beautiful Cloister’s in Europe. Time for lunch in Monreale on your own. Afterwards drive back to Palermo. Have a stroll on your own in Palermo. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel in Palermo

DAY 3    Palermo – Segesta – Erice – Trapani

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast transfer with our private car/minivan and driver/guide to Segesta where we start the today’s private guided visit with the visit of the Temple of Segesta. Transfer by shuttle bus to Monte Barbaro; the ancient city of Segesta with important excavations, the archaeological finds and the ancient theater. On request we also visit the Sanctuary of Contrada Mango. Time for lunch in Sagesta. Transfer to Erice; from this characteristic medieval village, perched on the top of a 750 meters high mountain, you have a splendid 360 ° view of the Gulf of Trapani and the Egadi Islands; a dream ! A walk in the narrow streets, alleys and churches will make you happy ! Transfer to the hotel in Trapani or near Trapani. Dinner at your own and overnight at the hotel in Trapani/near Trapani.

DAY 4    Trapani –  Agrigento – Temple Valley – Agrigento

After a leisurely breakfast 2 1/2 hour’s drive to the city center of Agrigentowhere the Poet Von Goethe stayed in a small hotel in 1817 which is now a Bed & Breakfast. Private guided visit of the historic city center of Agrigento. Lunch on your own in a restaurant in Agrigento. Transfer to Temple Valley, an UNESCO Heritage since 1997. Through our guide, learn about the characters who made ancient Akragas (Agrigento) one of the most flourishing centers of classical Greek civilization by visiting the Sacred Way admiring the Temple, the Temple of Hera (Juno), the Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Heracles (Hercules), the Temple of Zeus (Jupiter) and the Sanctuary of the Chthonic Divinities where the Temple of Castor and Pollux or Dioscuri is located. Transfer to our hotel in Agrigento. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel in Agrigento

DAY 5    Agrigento – Piazza Armerina – Catania

After breakfast breakfast transfer with our private car/minivan and driver/guide to Piazza Armerina in Central Sicily and private guided visit in Piazza Armerina:  The origins of this city are very ancient: the area was already inhabited by the Greeks. The pride of the town is the Villa Romana del Casale; one of the most famous and admired Roman buildings in the world with its mosaics dating back to the end of the 4th century. A.D. and belonged to a powerful Roman family. Piazza Armerina has one of the largest and richest historical centers in Sicily and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. Time for lunch on your own. Transfer to the hotel in Catania,. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel in Catania.

DAY 6    Catania – Taormina – Catania

After buffet Breakfast drive with our private driver/guide to Taormina, a beautiful city with its splendid Greek Theater from the 3rd Century BC at the top of the Ionian Sea and with the Etna volcano in the background. The German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was also fascinated by the immense beauty of this place in 1787. Private guided Tour with Greek Theatre from where you have an amazing view of the Ionian Sea with the Etna volcano in the background. Odeon Theater is built with large clay bricks welded with lime and is divided into three parts: the stage, the orchestra and the cavea, Corvaja Palace in Gothic-Cathalan style, the most famous palace in Taormina. Saint Catherine Church built on the ruins of the Greek temple,  Church of San Giuseppe, built between the late 1600s and early 1700s, overlooks Piazza IX April, right next to the Clock Tower. Time for lunch in one of the small restaurants, time for some shopping. Transfer back to the hotel in Catania and time to relax. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel in Catania

DAY 7    Catania – Fish Market – Etna Volcan – Visit of the Gorges of Alcantara – Catania

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we will have a walk through the interesting Fish Market in Catania. Drive to the Etna crater located over 2000 meters and have a walk with our assistant between old lava flows and the extinct craters. Transfer to the Gorges of Alcantara and lunch on your own on the way. Guided Alcantara Gorges visit and transfer to the hotel in Catania. Time for dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel in Catania

DAY 8   Catania – Private guided walking Tour in Catania – Departure

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Meet with lur guide and private guided visit in Catania: Elephant Fountain, Palazzo Comunale, Badia di Saint Agata, Via Crociferi and its churches, Piazza Università with Palazzo San Giuliano and University Palace, Piazza Stesicoro with archaeological remains of a Roman Amphitheater. Lunch on your own and time for shopping and to buy the specialties of Sicily. Late afternoon transfer to Catania Airport and end of the trip

Our programs are tailor-made and can be adapted to customer requirements

Our Hotels: Hotel Porta Felice Palermo, Crystal in Trapani, Colle Verde in Agrigento, Romano House in Catania or similar

Package rates in EURO, per person in double room occupancy – 4 Star Hotels

Period 1: until June 29, 2022, August 31 to October 30, 2022

Period 2: June 30 to August 30, October 31 to – December 27, 2022

The package rate includes:

• 2 overnight at 4 star hotel in Palermo
• 1 overnight at a 4 star hotel in Trapani
• 1 overnight at a 4 star hotel in Agrigento
• 3 overnights at a 4 star hotel in Catania
• 7 buffet breakfasts at the hotels
• Entrance fee Botanical Garden in Palermo
• Entrance fee Cathedral/Cloister in Monreale
• Entrance Segesta
• Shuttle bus in Segesta
• Archaeological Area in Agrigento
• Entrance Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina
• Entrance fee Greek Theater in Taormina
• Entrance Alcantara Gorges
• Private Minivan, private driver-guide in Italian or English during the whole tour
• Driver’s meals and overnights

The rate does not include:

• Porterage service, tips, personal expenses
• Not mentioned meals
• Additional entrance fees
• Additional guided visits
• City taxes
• Travel Insurance and health insurance; advisable
• Flights
• All not above mentioned

Important:

We reserve the right to make some changes if necessary, without affecting the program value. Please be in time for the appointment with the guide; maximum waiting time 15 minutes. No refunds in case of non-service due to delay

It is mandatory to wear the mask during the Covid period

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Palermo

Monreale and wine tasting

Segesta, Erice and wine tasting

Agrigento and Temple Valley

Piazza Armerina

Taormina

Etna and Alcantara

Catania

Tour Program:

DAY 1    Palermo Airport Arrival – Palermo visit with Arab-Norman Itinerary

Early morning arrival at Palermo Airport, meet and great with our Tour Leader and transfer by private car/minivan to the center of Palermo where we start the private guided visit on the steps of J.W. von Goethe:  Botanical Garden, Villa Giulia, Piazza Marina. Along the panoramic road to Monte Pellegrino and visit of the pilgrimage Church of St. Rosalia. Drive to the hotel, check in and time for lunch on your own. Afternoon private guided visit with an Arabic-Norman itinerary starting from the historic center of  Palermo: Royal Palace (external), Palatine Chapel (external) Porta Nuova, the Cathedral, Piazza Bellini,  the Byzantine mosaics of the Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, the 16th Century Fontana Pretoria is characterized by life-size marble statues and the Church Saint Cataldo and finally Basilica of the Holy Trinity  of the Chancellor, commonly known as Basilica. La Magione in the Kalsa District where our guided tour ends (all external visits). Return to the hotel in Palermo. Dinner on your own and overnight in Palermo

DAY 2    Palermo – Monreale – Wine Tasting –  Palermo

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast transfer to Monreale. The third and last Norman king of Sicily, King Wilhelm, had the Cathedral and Abbey of Monreale built towards the end of the 12th Century. Private guided visit: Monreale Cathedral and one of the most beautiful Cloister’s in Europe. Transfer to a Wine Cellar near Monreale. Guided wine tasting and transfer back to Palermo. Have a stroll on your own in Palermo. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel in Palermo

DAY 3    Palermo – Segesta – Erice – Wine Tasting – Trapani

 After breakfast transfer with our Tour Leader and private car/minivan to Segesta where the today’s private guided visit starts with the Temple of Segesta. Transfer by shuttle bus to Monte Barbaro; the ancient city of Segesta with important excavations, archaeological finds and the ancient theater. On request we also visit the Sanctuary of Contrada Mango. Time for lunch in Sagesta and transfer to Erice; from this characteristic medieval village, perched on the top of a 750 meters high mountain, you have a splendid 360 ° view of the Gulf of Trapani and on the Egadi Islands; a dream ! A walk in the narrow streets, alleys and churches will make you happy. Transfer to a Winery nearby and wine tasting. Transfer to the hotel in Trapani or near Trapani. Dinner at your own and overnight at the hotel in Trapani or nearyby.

DAY 4    Trapani –  Agrigento – Temple Valley – Agrigento

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel and 2 1/2 hour’s drive to the city center of Agrigento where the Poet Von Goethe stayed in a small hotel in 1817 which is now a Bed & Breakfast. Private guided visit of the historic city center of Agrigento. Lunch on your own in a restaurant and transfer to Temple Valley, an UNESCO Heritage since 1997. Through our guide, learn about the characters who made ancient Akragas (Agrigento) one of the most flourishing centers of classical Greek civilization by visiting the Sacred Way admiring the Temple, the Temple of Hera (Juno), the Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Heracles (Hercules), the Temple of Zeus (Jupiter) and the Sanctuary of the Chthonic Divinities where the Temple of Castor and Pollux or Dioscuri is located, afterwards transfer to our hotel in Agrigento. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel in Agrigento

DAY 5    Agrigento – Piazza Armerina – Sicilian lunch with Wine Tasting – Catania

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we will move to Piazza Armerina in Central Sicily. Private guided visit in Piazza Armerina:  The origins of this city are very ancient: the area was already inhabited by the Greeks. The pride of the town is the Villa Romana del Casale; one of the most famous and admired Roman buildings in the world with its mosaics dating back to the end of the 4th century. A.D. and belonged to a powerful Roman family. Piazza Armerina has one of the largest and richest historical centers in Sicily and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. Lunch at a renowned Sicilian restaurant with wine tasting. Transfer to the hotel in Catania. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel in Catania.

DAY 6    Catania – Taormina – Catania

 Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Taormina. The cable car takes you directly from Porta Catania to the center of Taormina, a splendid city with its amazing Greek Theater from the 3rd Century BC. at the top of the Ionian Sea and with the Etna volcano in the background. The German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was also fascinated by the immense beauty of this place in 1787. Private guided Tour: Greek Theatre from where you have an amazing view of the Ionian Sea with the Etna volcano in the background, Odeon Theater is built with large clay bricks welded with lime and is divided into three parts: the stage, the orchestra and the cavea, Corvaja Palace in Gothic-Cathalan style, the most famous palace in Taormina. Saint Catherine Church built on the ruins of the Greek temple, Church of San Giuseppe, built between the late 1600s and early 1700s, overlooks Piazza IX April, Clock Tower. Time for lunch in one of the charming restaurants, time for some shopping. Transfer by cable car back to our car/minivan and transfer back to the hotel in Catania and time to relax. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel in Catania

DAY 7    Catania Fish Market – Etna Volcan – Lunch in Alcantara – Gorges of Alcantara – Catania

After a rich buffet breakfast at the hotel we will have a walk through the interesting Fish Market in Catania. Drive to the Etna crater located over 2000 meters and have a walk with our TL between old lava flows and the extinct craters. Transfer to a Farmhouse/Bakery near the Gorges of Alcantara. Typical Sicilian Lunch in the Garden of a Baker in the Alcantara Valley, possibility to cook Italian cookies in the baker’s oven; you will have fun! Transfer to the Gorges of Alcantara and visit, than drive to the hotel in Catania. Time for dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel in Catania

DAY 8   Catania – Private guided walking Tour in Catania – Departure

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Meet with our local guide and Catania private guided walking tour: Elephant Fountain, Palazzo Comunale, Badia di Via Crociferi and its churches, Piazza Università with Palazzo San Giuliano and University Palace, Piazza Stesicoro with archaeological remains of a Roman Amphitheater. Lunch on your own and time for shopping and to buy the specialties of Sicily. Late afternoon transfer to Catania Airport and end of the trip

All our programs are tailor-made and can be adapted to customer requirements

Our Hotels: Hotel Porta Felice Palermo, Crystal in Trapani, Colle Verde in Agrigento, Romano House in                      Catania or similar   

Package rates in EURO, per person in double room occupancy – 4 Star Hotels

Period 1: until June 29, 2022, August 31 to October 30, 2022

Period 2: June 30 to August 30, 2022 and October 31 to December 27, 2022

The package rate includes:

• 2 overnight at 4 star hotel in Palermo
• 1 overnight at a 4 star hotel in Trapani
• 1 overnight at a 4 star hotel in Agrigento
• 3 overnights at a 4 star hotel in Catania
• 7 buffet breakfasts at the hotels
• Wine Tasting in a Wine Cellar near Monreale
• Wine Tasting in a Wine Cellar near Trapani
• Sicilian lunch – 3 course without drinks near Piazza Armerina
• Entrance fee Botanical Garden in Palermo
• Entrance fee Cathedral/Cloister in Monreale
• Entrance fee Segesta
• Shuttle bus in Segesta
• Archeological Area in Agrigento
• Entrance Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina
• Entrance fee Greek Theater in Taormina
• Lunch at the Farmhouse/Bakery and cookies baking in the Alcantara Valley
• Entrance Alcantara Gorges
• Private Minivan, private driver-guide in Italian or English during the whole tour
• Driver’s meals and overnights

The rate does not include:

• Porterage service, tips, personal expenses
• Not mentioned meals
• Additional entrance fees
• Additional guided visits
• City taxes
• Travel Insurance and health insurance; advisable
• Flights
• All not above mentioned

Important:

We reserve the right to make some changes if necessary, without affecting the program value. Please be in time for the appointment with the guide; maximum waiting time 15 minutes. No refunds in case of non-service due to delay

It is mandatory to wear the mask during the Covid period

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Rome

Florence

Bologna

Milan

Venice

Tour highlights

Day 1 – Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport- Rome Half Day Private City Walking Tour – Rome

Meet with our private driver at the Rome Fiumicino Airport and transfer with car/minivan to the hotel. Afternoon Half Day Private city center walking tour with Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Parliament House, Piazza Colonna, Spanish Steps and Church Trinità dei Monti with wonderful view. Transfer to the hotel on your own. Time for dinner on your own. Overnight at the Hotel in Rome

Day 2 – Rome – Discover Rome on your own

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Time to discover Rome on your own: time for shopping, for museum visits and much more. Time for lunch on your own. Return on your own to the hotel. Time for dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Rome

Day 3 – Rome-Florence by High Speed Train – Florence Half Day Private Walking Tour

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Rome Termini Train Station . High speed train transfer to Florence. Private Half Day Florence city walking Tour with Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, Baptistry – both external – Piazza della Signoria with Michelangelo’s David, Uffizi – external, Ponte Vecchio. Return to the hotel on your own. Time for dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Florence

Day 4 – Florence- Discover Florence on your own

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Discover Florence on your own: Daily fruit and vegetable market, leather market, one of the oldest Pharmacies and a lot of interesting places. Time for lunch on your own. Return to the hotel on your own. Time for dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Florence

Day 5 – Florence – Bologna by High Speed Train – Bologna Half Day Private City Walking Tour

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Santa Maria Novella Train Startion. High speeed train transfer to Bolgona. Half Day Private guided city tour with the most interesting places. Return to the hotel on your own. Time for dinner on your own. Overnight at the Hotel in Bologna

Day 6 – Bologna – Discover Bologna on your own

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Time for shopping on your own in the small shops under the Arches in Bologna city center. Time for lunch on your own. Return to the hotel on your own. Time for dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Bologna

Day 7- Bologna– Milan by High Speed Train – Milano Half Day Private City Walking Tour

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Bologna Main Train Station. High speed train transfer to Milan Central Station. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Half Day private guided Milan city tour. Time for lunch on your own. Return to the hotel on your own. Time for dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Milan

Day 8 – Discover Milan on your own – High Speed Train to Venice-Mestre

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Time for shopping in Milan city center or other visits. Time for lunch on your own. Transfer on your own to Milano Central Station. High speed train transfer to Venice-Mestre. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Time for dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Venice-Mestre

Day 9 – Venice Half Day Private City Walking Tour – Glass Factory

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer on your own to Venice city center. Half Day Venice private guided walking tour in the small town streets, over the bridges to Saint Mark Square. Saint Mark Square, Basilica Saint Mark, Doge’s Palace – all external visits. Time permitting and according availabilty visit of a Glass Factory in Venice city. Time for lunch on your own. Return on your own to the hotel in Venice-Mestre. Time for dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Venice-Mestre.

Day 10 – Venice – Discover Venice on your own

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer on your own to Venice city center. Leisure time in Venice for some more visits or shopping in the small handcraft shops and much more…. Time for lunch on your own. Return to the hotel on your own. Time for dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Venice-Mestre

Day 11 – Venice–Departure to Venice Marco Polo Airport

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer with our private driver and car/minivan to Venice Marco Polo Airport

Our tours are customizable

Tour package rates in Euro, per person, in double room occupancy

Our Hotels :
Hotel Donatello*** in Rome
Hotel Residence Ricasoli***S in Florence
Hotel Astor*** Bologna
Hotel 43*** Milan
Hotel Aaron*** Venice-Mestre or similar

Period: January – March 2022 excluding Venice Carnival; July – August 30, 2022; November 01 – December 19, 2022

Period: April to June 30,  August 31 to October 30, December 20 to 31, 2022 

See package rates with 4 star hotels in our full program

Package rates are including:

• 2 overnights at excellent 4 star hotel in Rome city center or 3 star hotel according your choice
• 2 overnights at excellent 4 star hotel in Florence city center or 3 star hotel according your choice
• 2 overnights at excellent 4 star hotel in Bologna city center or 3 star hotel according your choice
• 2 overnights at excellent 4 star hotel in Milan city center or 3 star hotel according your choice
• 2 overnights at excellent 4 star hotel in Venice Mestre or 3 star hotel according your choice
• 10 buffet breakfasts – during the Covid-period breakfast will be served
• Half Day private guided city tours (3 hours) in Rome, Florence, Bologna, Milan and Venice
• High Speed Train, 2° class, one-way Rome-Florence-Bologna-Milano-Venice Mestre
• Transfer with private minivan Rome Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome
• Transfer with private minivan Hotel in Venice-Mestre to Venice Marco Polo Airport

Package rates are excluding:

• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Meals
• Not mentioned transfers; especially transfers to and from the train stations and Venice-Mestre to Venice
• and return
• Entrance fees
• Guide’s overtime
• Rome City Tax EURO 6,00 per person/night – EURO 3,50 p.p./night for 3 star hotel
• Florence City Tax EURO 4,90 per person/night – EURO 4,50 p.p./night for 3 star hotel
• Bologna City Tax EURO 5,00 per person/night – EURO 4,00 p.p./night for 3 star hotel
• Milan City Tax EURO 5,00 per person/night – EURO 4,00 p.p./night for 3 star hotel
• Venice – Mestre City Tax EURO 2,40 per person/night – EURO 1,80 p.p./night for 3 star hotel
• City Tax increase in 2021 at client’s charge
• Flights
• Travel and health insurance, advisable
• All not above mentioned

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Rome

Florence

Bologna

Milan

Venice

Tour highlights

Day 1 – Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport – Rome Half Day Rome City Walking Tour – Rome

Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport and pick up the self-booked rental car and transfer to the hotel in Rome. Have some time for lunch on your own I In the afternoon Half Day Private City center walking Tour with Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Parliament House, Piazza Colonna, Spanish Steps and Church Trinità dei Monti with view. Transfer to the hotel on your own. Time for Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Rome

Day 2 – Rome – Discover Rome on your own

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Time to discover Rome on your own: time for shopping, for museum visits and much more. Enjoy a typical Roman lunch on your own. Return on to the hotel and time dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Rome

Day 3 – Rome-Florence – Florence Half Day Private Walking Tour

After breakfast departure by rental car to Florence. Private Half Day Florence city walking Tour with Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, Baptistry – both external – Piazza della Signoria with Michelangelo’s David, Uffizi – external, Ponte Vecchio. Return to the hotel and time for dinner . Time for dinner on your own; a restaurant on the river side would be nice. Overnight at the hotel in Florence

Day 4 – Florence- Discover Florence on your own

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Discover Florence on your own: Daily fruit and vegetable market, leather market, one of the oldest Pharmacies and a lot of interesting places. Time for lunch on your own. Return to the hotel on your own. Time for dinner and overnight at the hotel in Florence

Day 5 – Florence – Bologna Half Day Private City Walking Tour

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bolgona. Half Day Private guided city tour with the most interesting places. Have lunch on your own with typical with typical products of Emilia Romagna. Return to the hotel on your own. Time for dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Bologna

Day 6 – Bologna – Discover Bologna on your own

After Buffet Breakfast at the hotel time for shopping in the small shops under the Arches in Bologna city center. Time for lunch on your own in a typical restaurant. Return to the hotel. Time for dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel in Bologna

Day 7- Bologna – Milano Half Day Private City Walking Tour

Ejoy the Buffet Breakfast at the hotel and transfer by rental car to the hotel in Milan. Half Day private guided Milan city tour and time to enjoy a typical Milanese lunch. Return to the hotel. We suggest you to dine in a restaurant with a view over Milano or on the Naviglio River, on your own and overnight at the hotel in Milan

Day 8 – Discover Milan on your own – Drive to Venice-Mestre

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel and time for shopping in Milan city center or additional visits. Time for lunch on your own and drive to the hotel in Venice Mestre. Time for dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel in Venice-Mestre

Day 9 – Venice Half Day Private City Walking Tour – Glass Factory

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by your own to Venice. Meet our local guide and Half Day Venice private walking tour in the small streets, over the bridges to Saint Mark Square. Saint Mark Square, Basilica Saint Mark, Doge’s Palace – all external visits. Time permitting and according availabilty visit of a Glass Factory in Venice city. Entjoy a tipical Ventian meal on your own. Return on your own to the hotel in Venice-Mestre and time for dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Venice-Mestre.

Day 10 – Venice – Discover Venice on your own

After a leisurely breakfast transfer on your own to Venice city center and leisure time in Venice for some more visits or shopping in the small handcraft shops, Murano Glass shops and much more…. Time for lunch on your own and return to the hotel on your own. Time for dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Venice-Mestre

Day 11 – Venice–Departure to Venice Marco Polo Airport

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer with our private driver and car/minivan to Venice Marco Polo Airport

Our tours are customizable

Tour package rates in Euro, per person, in double room occupancy

Our Hotels :
Hotel Donatello*** in Rome
Hotel Residence Ricasoli***S in Florence
Hotel Astor*** Bologna
Hotel 43*** Milan
Hotel Aaron*** Venice-Mestre or similar

Period:  January to March 2022 excluding Venice Carnival; July to August 30, 2022; November 01 – December 19, 2022

Period: April to June 30, 2022; August 31 to October 30, 2022; December 20 to December 31, 2022 

See package rates with 4 star hotels in our full program

Package rates are including:

• 2 overnights at 4* or 3* Hotel in Rome city center
• 2 overnights at 4* or 3* Hotel in Florence city center
• 2 overnights at 4* or 3* Hotel in Bologna city center
• 2 overnights at 4* or 3* Hotel in Milan city
• 2 overnights at 4* or 3* Hotel in Venice Mestre
• 10 buffet breakfasts – during the Covid-period breakfast will be served
• Half Day private guided city tours (3 hours) in Rome, Florence, Bologna, Milan, 2 hours guided visit in Venice

Package rates are excluding:

• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Meals
• All transfers and tickets for public transports
• Entrance fees
• Guide’s overtime
• Rome City Tax 4* EU 6,00 per person/night – 3* EU 3,50 per person/night
• Florence City Tax 4* EU 4,90 per person/night – 3* EU 4,50 p.p./night
• Bologna City Tax 4* EU 5,00 per person/night – 3* EU 4,00 p.p./night
• Milan City Tax 4* EU 5,00 per person/night – 3* EU 4,00 p.p./night
• VE – Mestre City Tax 4* EU 2,40 per person/night – 3* EU 1,80 p.p./night
• City Tax increase in 2021 at client’s charge
• Flights
• Travel and health insurance, advisable
• All not above mentioned

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