Classical cities & Scenic roads |
9 days / 8 nights
Milan - Venice - Ravenna - Florence - Rome
Day 1 Milan
Arrival at Milan Airport and transfer to the city center. Have a half-day city tour dedicated to the highlights of Milan. Visit the largest Gothic Cathedral in Italy, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sforza Castle. Transfer to your hotel and dinner.
Day 2 Milan - Venice (280km/4,30h)
Departure to Venice, the city built on water. Have a boat transfer to the heart of the city and appreciate the beauty and the charm of this place, by visiting the Golden Basilica of Saint Mark, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and Rialto Bridge. Accommodation and dinner at hotel.
Day 3 Venice - Ravenna (150km/4h)
Today travel to Ravenna, another classical italian city, which was the last western capital of the Roman Empire. Admire the great imperial mosaics and magnificent Byzantine Architecture that adorns the city. Visit the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and the great Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo. Dinner and overnight in Ravenna.
Day 4 Ravenna - Florence (190km/3,30h)
Drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Have a city tour and see the famous Ponte Vecchio, visit the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the most extraordinary cathedrals famous with its dome by Filippo Brunelleschi. Go to Piazzale Michelangelo to admire breathtaking views over the city. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Florence
Today have a free day to walk through the narrow Roman and Medieval streets of the old town of Florence and do some shopping or have the chance to spend the day exploring one of the most astonishing galleries in Italy - the Academy and Uffizi museums. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Florence - Rome (290km/4,30h)
Head to the heart of Italy, meanwhile experiencing an unforgettable drive through the stunning countryside of Tuscany and green Umbria region. Arrive to the eternal city of Rome. Accommodation and dinner at hotel.
Day 7 Rome
Have a tour dedicated to the Vatican Museums, which house over 9 miles of the most extensive collection of art in the world. See the Sistine chapel, ceiling by Michelangelo and the Raphael Rooms. Later, visit the St.Peter’s church and end in the superb square designed by Bernini. In the afternoon visit the three important churches - Basilica of St. Mary Major, St. John in Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls. Dinner at hotel and overnight.
Day 8 Rome
Morning tour dedicated to the highlights of Ancient Rome - visit the Colosseum, see the Roman Forum, the Pantheon. After that, experience the most famous Rome masterpieces such as Di Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and Piazza di Spagna. Dinner and overnight.
Day 9 Rome
Transfer to Rome airport for final departure.