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Insight Vacations - Select Choices Tours |
Select Florence and Venice
7 days, Priced from US$1575
Select - Independent Journeys, Departs from Florence, finishes at Venice
Tour code S805
YOUR INCLUDED FEATURE
- 6 nights in First Class hotels in Central Locations
- All hotel service charges, taxes and porterage
- 6 delicious cooked breakfasts
- Personal Concierge service throughout
- Special document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Welcome Drink Reception and Destination Briefing
- City maps in Florence and Venice
- Airport departure transfer on day 7 (per itinerary)
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
- Orientation tours of Florence and Venice
- En route stop for orientation and leisure time in Bologna
Tailor Your Own Itinerary
- ADD OR REDUCE NIGHTS - Extra nights are available pre or post. A small reduction will be made for missed nights if advised at time of booking.
- ADD PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFERS - Free transfer is included in Venice at time shown in your itinerary; but private transfers are also available.
- TAKE TIME OUT WITH US - In Florence, choose from options to enjoy dinner in the hills of Tuscany, see Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia Museum or visit Pisa with its famous leaning tower. In Venice, enhance your stay with options to enjoy a gondola ride, visit the colourful island of Burano or take a guided visit of the Doges’ Palace.
- TAKE TIME OUT ON YOUR OWN - In Florence, walk through the historical centre, dine on the river Arno, walk through the Boboli Gardens or see the Medici Chapels. In Venice, discover hidden Venice of the Venetians; shop with the locals at the food market by the Rialto Bridge. See the gondola workshop, stroll through the old Jewish Ghetto or see the church of the Frari in the San Polo district. Visit the Accademia or the Guggenheim modern art museum. Enjoy an evening in St. Mark’s Square or a night at the Fenice Theatre.
- YOUR PERSONAL CONCIERGE - Available throughout your itinerary, your Personal Concierge is a gold mine of information. Whether you need advice on the best restaurants or shops, assistance with reservations or additional sightseeing, help is at hand, as and when you might need it.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - ARRIVE FLORENCE |
Welcome to Florence, city of the Renaissance. Enjoy the balance of your day at leisure before joining your Personal Concierge for a Welcome Drink early this evening.
Hotel: NH Anglo American. (BB)
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Days 2 & 3 - FLORENCE AT LEISURE |
After a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views, start your exploration in Santa Croce Square. You have two full days to discover this great city and perhaps the surrounding hills of Tuscany. (BB) |
Day 4 - FLORENCE - BOLOGNA - VENICE |
Enjoy a morning stop in Bologna, the gastronomic capital of Italy. Join the locals in the colourful food shops. Arrive mid afternoon in the magical city of Venice. Your hotel is located right on the Grand Canal.
Hotel: Continental. (BB)
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Days 5 & 6 - VENICE AT LEISURE |
Enjoy your introduction to this glorious city - a complete step back in time to the 16th century. Then the quaint bridges, ornate palaces, churches, shops, museums and gondolas are all yours to discover. (BB)
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Day 7 - VENICE |
After breakfast, your airport transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo Airport at 08:00. (BB) |
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