Cities and Lakes in Italy With Sightseeing And 4 Star Train Rides
Cities and Lakes in Italy With Sightseeing And 4 Star Train Rides
Cities and Lakes in Italy With Sightseeing And 4 Star Train Rides
9 Days Starting in Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy and ending in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Visiting: Milan, Lake Como, Venice, Florence, Rome
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TH011
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Age range:
0-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
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Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Italy has been a tourist paradise for centuries, With its impressive historical background, vibrant and bustling cities, world-class art scene, Immerse yourself in Italian history, culture and gastronomy. Land in Rome and admire one of the most romantic cities in the world. Head to Florence to discover its hidden treasures and Renaissance heritage.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Milan
Location: Milan
Accommodation: Hotel
Upon Arrival, Get to the train station which is right outside the terminal, it has a direct connection to the Milan Centrale station where you can check-into your hotel which is walking distance. Explore the Centrale area, see the beautiful buildings, yellow trams which add to the beauty of the city. Get on a train / tram to visit the Duomo Area which is home to a beautifully architecture-d Church and the most talked about fashion street in Europe.
Overnight in Milan
Day 2 : Lake Como And Bellagio With Hotel Pick Up
Location: Lake Como
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After Breakfast, We'll pick you up at the hotel. A great way to discover the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes, this experience includes a walking tour of the chic lake town of Como plus a Lake Como cruise to see snow-peaked mountains (depending on the weather) and luxury lakeside villas from the water. In the summer, visit the village of Bellagio for free time to eat and explore. In the winter, take a gondola ride from Como to Brunate to soak up the lakeland views.
Overnight in Milan
Day 3 : Milan - Venice Train
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After Breakfast, check out from hotel and proceeds towards Train Station and board the Train for Venice. On arrival proceeds towards hotel. Which is just a short stroll away from the train station. late afternoon / evening is free for you to explore this romantic city on your own.
Overnight in Venice
Day 4 : Discover Venice: Walking City Tour And Gondola Ride
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After Breakfast, Step out for Enjoying a gondola ride along the Grand and minor canal areas. Venice is a labyrinth of canals, alleys and piazzas, and so is best seen and experienced on foot and by water. With a guided visit of the area between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, and a cruise in gondola on the busy and quieter canal areas, you’ll get to see the best and the more unusual sights of Venice.
Teatro la Fenice, known as the Phoenix and one of the most known Opera houses in Italy,Then stroll down to the Rialto Bridge, a stunning marble creation that has rightly captured the imagination of many an artist over the centuries since its construction in the 16th century. Although vastly over budget when built, no one can deny its majestic beauty as it spans the busy Grand Canal.
Take to the water to see Venice as it should be seen. From the Grand Canal, you can view the city as the merchant inhabitants of old would have as you take in their Fondaco houses with the warehouses at water level and the family residences above. Take an optional food tour to give your tastebuds a flavor of the Italian savories
Overnight in Venice
Day 5 : Venice - Florence Train
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After Breakfast, check out from hotel and proceeds towards Train Station and board the Train to Florence. On arrival proceeds towards hotel. The hotel again is located at a walking distance from the train station as well as close to many attractions. Basilica of Santa Maria, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and arguably the most beautiful squares in the world.
Overnight in Florence
Day 6 : Discover Pisa And Lucca
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today post breakfast you will set out for sightseeing of Pisa and Lucca which are undoubtedly among the richest cities in the world for their architecture and history: they are unmissable destinations for those who want to go deep inside Tuscany and its artistic background. Admire the Baptistery and the famous Leaning Tower, together with a visit of the majestic Cathedral, afterwards you will have some free time to do shopping or have a cappuccino before the departure for Lucca.
In Lucca, famous for its still intact walls with huge gates and ramparts, our local guide will lead you to the enchanting old town center walking along a section of the walls and enjoying a breathtaking view over the rooftops, admire the main attractions of the city, such as the Anfiteatro Square, the Guinigi Tower, the San Martino Cathedral, and a stroll along the picturesque streets of antique shops. The tour ends with a Buccellato tasting, a typical Lucchese cake - a famous saying of the Lucchesi (people from Lucca) is: "those who come to Lucca without eating the Buccellato are like they have never been there! Later you will head back to Florence.
Overnight in Florence.
Day 7 : Florence - Rome Train
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be on a scenic train ride from Florence to Rome, day at leisure, your hotel again will be close to one of the train stations or top attractions in the city, you will have a chance to explore the lively areas around you on your own before the sightseeing visit planned for the next day.
Overnight in Rome
Day 8 : Rome Vatican And Colosseum
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Post Breakfast the day has a sightseeing planned to the top attractions of this ancient city, you get privileged entrance as you embark on this expertly guided walking tour of the imposing and elegant Colosseum, ranked amongst the Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.
Unveil the stunning Roman forum, the site of some of the city’s most important public buildings. Furthermore, rising 40 meters above the forum, embrace the atmospheric four-sided plateau of Palatine Hill, encompassing its majestic ruins and spectacular views. Visit the Vatican Museums and explore the best-known chapel of the Apostolic Palace; the enchanting Sistine Chapel, and the location of the Papal conclaves.
Meet your 2nd tour guide of the day in the Vatican area and discover these masterpieces of Rome. the guide will grant you insider knowledge as they unveil the mysteries of the splendid Gallerie and the Sistine Chapel.
Overnight in Rome
Day 9 : Departure From Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, indulge in some last minute souvenir shopping, We will transfer you to the airport depending on your flight departure time.
What's Included
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Accommodation
2 nights in Milan at a 4 star Hotel 2 nights in Venice at a 4 star Hotel 2 nights in Florence at a 4 star hotel 2 nights in Rome at a 4 star Hotel
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Additional Services
SIGHTSEEING Lake Como and Bellagio with Hotel Pick up Discover Venice: Walking City Tour and Gondola Ride Discover Pisa and Lucca - Full-Day Tour Rome in One Day: Vatican and Colosseum
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Fully Guided
Local Representations
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Meals
8 Breakfasts
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Transport
All Airport transfers Milan - Venice Train Venice - Florence Train Florence - Rome Train
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Optional
Take an Optional tour to the beautiful Italian coast from $399 per person Includes Train ride to Naples Transfer to hotel in Sorrento 3 Nights accommodation in Sorrento with Breakfast Transfer to Naples Airport
What's Not Included
Book your international flights only after receiving the confirmation summary, on certain dates the tour may run in the reverse order.
Mode of Transport
Flights , Bus , Van , Train
Accommodation
Very well connected 4 Star accommodation is used with 75%+ positive TripAdvisor reviews. Some upgrades are also given as and when a better star category hotel pitches to take the room nights at a 4 Star's price.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, most places you will have a full or a half day to self explore.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 Star Hotels with 80%+ TripAdvisor recommendations. Most hotels on the tour either our content team would have stayed at or would have inspected.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No, you will have new representatives and guides for excursions each location
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, at prices cheaper than what you may get on online booking sites.
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Are flights included in this tour?
Domestic flights are included, international flights are not included though.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We run guaranteed departures, even if the minimum number of guests are not achieved on a particular departure date, even if it means at a loss to us, We understand international flights may be booked by the time we know if we are making the minimum numbers or not.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes, but will mostly be English speaking so our groups get along really well.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, You will be send a Service Confirmation Summary 4 Weeks prior to the departure which will have all the hotels named , Services mentioned with specific times, dates and confirmation numbers if any along with detailed vouchers with specific instructions if they apply to a particular service.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, its generally add 70% of the twin share cost, we have mentioned the exact pricings on offer for solo travelers for most of our tours.
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What is the maximum group size?
10
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, Hotels as well as some transportation offers free wi-fi at times only good for text messages not streaming.
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What happens if my arrival flight is late ?
We will be tracking your arrival flight number if we are given one and will re-organize the arrival transfer without any cost to you, however if the flight number changes and we are informed with less than 36 hours to your original flight arrival time, we will have to book you a new transfer at a cost to yourself.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Travel companions will mostly be from English speaking countries, you could opt for a Semi-Private or a Private option which will only be a little more should you want to keep a level of privacy.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Depending on the holiday chosen and unless specified otherwise, - 30 days or more before holiday start date the changes can be done without a fee from Wanderful Holidays however any fee charged by train / ferry / airline companies will have to be passed onto the guest plus any price difference for the newly chosen date. - 29 days and upto 15 days before holiday start date, there will be an administration fee of $75 per person in addition to the above mentioned charges Inside of 15 days changes may not be possible, however we will try all possible to make changes happen in the most cost effective and a transparent way.
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We haven't heard about your company ?
We are a young travel start up in the United States registered with Seller of Travel California and American Society of Travel Advisors. We recommend that you visit our Trustpilot page should you want to see our credentials in terms of operating tours that we do. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/wanderfulholidays.com
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, All the hotels we deal with in every country meet the local health & safety norms, Also they are a part of the worldwide star category program. Besides our team takes extreme care in choosing the hotels which have no less than 70%+ recommendations on TripAdvisor.
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What happens if my flight / cruise / ferry coach / train is arriving the start city a day or few days prior ?
We can organize pre-tour stays at competitive prices and can reschedule your transfers too accordingly.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes we do, with accommodation on private basis for which a supplement will be applicable, all other services are shared like transfers and excursions with a group so as the costs are not astronomically high for single share option.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
In certain cases, yes. You will need to ask one of our operators about the specific tour and a specific departure date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a service confirmation summary in 24-72 working hours after a booking is confirmed & detailed vouchers 3-4 weeks before the tour start date which will have all local emergency numbers as well as an invite to a whatsapp group for 24/7 chat support handled by our operations team.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
4 years and a few months, no qualms in showcasing ourselves as a young & a vibrant company with a lot of energy, with top priority being care for our customers which can be seen in the reviews our guests leave for us on www.trustpilot.com
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Cancellation Policy
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