8 Days 7 Nights
Specific Tour
30 people
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Embark on a 7-day, 6-night “Bella Italia” joint-SIC tour, exploring the iconic cities of Milan, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Rome, and Vatican City. This package includes 6 nights of accommodation in 3-star hotels, 6 daily breakfasts, 5 dinners, private or SIC return airport transfers, and all transportation as per the itinerary. Experience unique highlights such as a return boat transfer from Tronchetto Pier to San Marco Pier in Venice, a return shuttle bus in Pisa, an English-speaking local guide in Rome, and orientation tours in Milan, Venice, Florence, and Pisa. Special inclusions feature a visit to a Murano Glass Factory, a traditional Venice Gondola ride, a stop at Hard Rock Café Venice, and a visit to the Pierotucci Leather Factory. All tipping and city/tourist taxes are also included.
19 April, 26 May, 26 June, 24 August, 13 December
| City | Hotel |
| Milan | Esperia Hotel or similar |
| Mestre | Campanile Venice-Mestre or similar |
| Florence | B&B Hotel Firenze Novoli or similar |
| Rome | The Cross Hotel or similar |
Arrival at airport, driver will pick up for private or joint transfer to hotel. Check in hotel (2 pm – 3 pm onwards). Free and easy with own activity. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, group orientation and proceed to Como. Photo-stop at Villa Olmo; a Neoclassical Villa nestled along the shores of Lake Como with its rich history and picturesque setting. Continue with free and easy activity at Como Old Town. Then, head back to Milan for Orientation Tour to discover the vibrant Italian city renowned for its rich history, high-end fashion and cultural treasures. Then, free and Easy shopping activity at Piazza Del Duomo. Dinner at restaurant. Back to hotel and overnight.
Attractions; Como: Lake Como, Tempio Voltiano, Como Cathedral, Basilica of Sant’Abbondio, Castello Baradello, Milan: Piazza Del Duomo, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Triennale di Milano, Milan Natural History Museum
Photo–stops; Como: Villa Olmo, Lake Como Milan: Duomo Milano, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Statua di Leonardo da Vinci, La Scala Opera House
After breakfast, check-out hotel and proceed to Bergamo. Enjoy the funicular train that has been connecting the centre of Bergamo with the Upper Town (“Città Alta”) for more than 120 years. Free and easy to explore the medieval town picturesquely situated on a hill surrounded by an old city wall which offers a breath-taking view of the surrounding area. Continue journey to Mestre. Dinner at restaurant. Check in hotel and overnight.
After breakfast, proceed to Tronchetto Pier for a boat transfer to Venice Island. Upon arrival, continue with Orientation Tour of Venice including visit to Murano Glass Factory. Get an inside peek into the world-famous glassblowing factories of Murano. Afterwards, experience Venice Gondola tour with a traditional narrow and long Venetian rowing boat to enjoy the view of the Venetian canals with its enchanting atmosphere and its beautiful surrounding architecture. Visit Hard Rock Café Venice. Then, free and easy activity at own leisure. Head back to Mestre by taxi boat for dinner at restaurant and overnight at hotel.
Photo–stops; Bridge of Sighs, Doges Palace, Colonna di San Marco, Colonna di San Todaro, Saint Mark's Basilica, St Mark's Campanile, Torre dell'Orologio, San Marco Square, Rialto Bridge,
After breakfast, check out hotel and head to Florence. Upon arrival, visit Pierotucci Leather Factory; an Italian leather factory with its own retail leather, as well as manufacturer for high-end brands. Learn and discover the Florentine hand-craft leather and enjoy some shopping activity at the factory. Later, proceed with Orientation Tour of Florence to discover the cultural heritage of the city with its Renaissance history and its renowned landmarks. Free and easy activity at San Lorenzo Market. Dinner at restaurant. Check in hotel and overnight.
Attractions; Piazzale Michelangelo, Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence Cathedral, Piazza Signoria, Boboli Gardens, Museo Galileo, Fountain of Neptune, Ponte Vecchio
Photo–stops; Piazzale Michelangelo, Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Repubblica, Duomo,
After breakfast, check out hotel and proceed to Pisa. Upon arrivals, proceed with Orientation Tour of Pisa to discover the rich history with its iconic Leaning Tower and the city’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage. Continue journey to Rome. Dinner at restaurant. Check in hotel and overnight.
Photo–stops; Piazza dei Miracoli, Duomo, The Baptistery, Leaning Tower of Pisa,
After breakfast, proceed with Guided Tour of Rome including a visitation to a small country of Vatican City; the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and home of pope to discover the eternal city where history, art and culture converge. Then, proceed with free and easy activity at Via Condotti; a high fashion street with a great number of Rome-based Italian fashion retailers, for shopping activity. Dinner at restaurant. Back to hotel and overnight.
Attractions; Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Domus Aurea, Circo Maximo, Castel Sant’ Angelo, Pantheon, Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese, Villa Medici, Piazza Navona
Photo–stops; Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, Spanish steps, St. Peter's Basilica
After breakfast, check out hotel and driver pick-up for private or joint transfer to airport for departure.
