9 Day Best of Italy Tour Package – Venice, Florence, Tuscany & Rome

Visits Venice, Florence, Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano, RomeStarts in VeniceAvailable Every day - varies seasonallyClick on 'check availability' to view the calendar
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Go on an unforgettable Italian journey with our 9 Day Best of Italy Tour Package – Venice, Florence, Tuscany & Rome. Begin with a warm greeting, wandering Venice’s canals and corridors, making your way to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. A high-speed train whisks you into Florence, where Renaissance art, Medici history, and delicious flavors can be found throughout the city. In Tuscany, see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, uncover Siena’s fascinating past, and take in hilltop views from San Gimignano. Rome’s hidden treasures and iconic sites will be your last destination. Step back into the past with a tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, and more before tasting the delicacies of the capital. Finally, end your adventure with an immersive day at the Vatican – from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter’s Basilica, skip the long lines and come face to face with some of the world’s most awesome architecture.

Craving a taste of Italy that goes far beyond the typical tourist traps? Our 9 Day Best Italy Tour Package – Venice, Florence, Tuscany & Rome promises you the journey of a lifetime! Enjoy tours with local guides, 8 nights of comfortable hotel stays, food tours, high-speed train rides, and skip-the-line tickets at select sites. Discover the best of Venice, Florence, Tuscany, and Rome in just nine days! Book today!

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9 Day Best of Italy Tour Package – Venice, Florence, Tuscany & Rome Highlights

  1. Enjoy skip-the-line tickets at Venice’s top sites: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica
  2. Travel by high-speed train from Venice to Florence with scenic views
  3. Savor Florence’s culinary flavors on a food tour filled with tortelli, Vino Santo, and gelato
  4. Wander the medieval cities of Siena and San Gimignano, stopping for a Chianti lunch
  5. Relax in amazing hotels in Venice, Florence, and Rome
  6. Walk through the gladiator gates of the Colosseum and explore ancient Rome’s sites
  7. Discover Vatican’s highlights with skip-the-line tickets, including the Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
  8. Take advantage of knowledgeable and expert guides to make the most of your adventure
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9 Day Best of Italy Tour Package – Venice, Florence, Tuscany & Rome Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Venice
  • Optional airport transfer
  • Overnight in Venice
Day 2 - Venice
  • Enter Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line tickets
  • Marvel at the stunning interior and learn about its royal history
  • Skip the lines at St Mark's Basilica to explore one of Italy’s most famous landmarks
  • Overnight in Venice
Day 3 - Transfer to Florence & Evening Food Tour
  • Train to Florence
  • Stroll down the streets learning about Florentine culinary secrets
  • Stop at several secret eateries, tasting delicious flavors
  • Some of the foods you may try: cured meats, local cheeses, wine, tortelli pasta, Schiacciata bread, and Ribollita soup
  • Indulge in Pappa al Pomodoro, a classic farmer’s dish
  • For dessert, try the smoothest and creamiest gelato
  • End off with cantucci dipped into Vino Santo (dessert wine)
  • Overnight in Florence
Day 4 - Siena, San Gimignano & Pisa
  • Explore Siena’s medieval streets, Piazza del Campo, and the Duomo
  • Free time for shopping, wandering, or grabbing some coffee
  • Visit a family-run Chianti vineyard for a wine tasting
  • Learn how to dip your cantucci into Vino Santo, in classic Tuscan tradition
  • Enjoy a Tuscan lunch with homemade pasta, cured meats, local cheeses, and more
  • Visit the hilltop town of San Gimignano
  • Take a scenic drive through Tuscany to Pisa
  • Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa (outside), a worldly icon
  • Overnight in Florence
Day 5 - Florence
  • Start at Piazza della Repubblica and learn about Florence’s medieval history
  • Walk through historic streets with tower houses, Renaissance palaces, and artists’ workshops
  • See the exterior sites of Dante’s house, the Duomo, and the Baptistery
  • Stroll Via Tornabuoni and Via Maggio for designer boutiques and antique shops
  • Cross Santa Trinita and Ponte Vecchio into the artisan-filled Oltrarno district
  • From the outside, marvel at Orsanmichele, Santa Maria Novella, Ruccellai, and Strozzi Palaces
  • Visit the interior of Santa Trinita Church to spot amazing art and frescoes
  • Discover the Pitti Palace, Santa Felicita, and the Vasari Corridor
  • Overnight in Florence
Day 6 - Transfer to Rome
  • Train to Rome
  • Enjoy a free afternoon, exploring Italy’s capital on your own
  • Overnight in Rome
Day 7 - Colosseum & Rome Afternoon Food Tour
  • Tour the Colosseum Arena in-depth
  • Enjoy some free time
  • Visit Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
  • In the afternoon, explore the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Campo de Fiori
  • Stop at local food vendors sampling a range of local bites, like supplì, Roman pizza, cheeses, cured meats, and more
  • Enjoy delicious complimentary wine
  • Savor artisan gelato made with natural ingredients for a creamy, refreshing treat
  • Indulge in classic tiramisu with mascarpone and Italian espresso
  • Overnight in Rome
Day 8 - Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line tickets
  • Explore St. Peter's Basilica
  • Overnight in Rome
Day 9 - Departure
  • Optional airport transfer
NB - all timings on 9 Day Best of Italy Tour Package – Venice, Florence, Tuscany & Rome are approximate

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Includes
All touring and accommodation
Trains: Venice-Florence, Florence-Rome
Entrance fees: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine & Imperial Forum, Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums, Skip-the-line entrance to the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica
Meals & tastings: Food tastings during the Florence & Rome Food Tour, Lunch & Wine tasting on the Tuscany day tour
Excludes
Anything not mentioned above
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities
Essential Information
Each day of this tour package will be led by a local guide who opitimizes Tourist Italy's values: to provide you with an authentic, passion-filled tour
Choose your own hotel from our hand-picked selection during the booking process
The order of the days is subject to change so that we can optimize your itinerary to provide the best experience
During the booking process, it's possible to add extra nights of accommodation before or after the tour package
During the booking process, it's possible to add a private airport transfer
Transfers between hotels and train stations are not included in the package
Florence: Please note that while we aim to follow the outlined Florence itinerary on day 5, there is always a chance of slight itinerary changes
Colosseum: Please note: Depending on ticket availability, we will start either at the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill
Vatican: At times, certain sites may be inaccessible to the public; in such cases, the itinerary will be adjusted accordingly while still guaranteeing an in-depth experience
Vatican: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children
Cancellation Policy
Please note: It is mandatory to provide a first and last name during the Colosseum ticket booking process. Upon issuing, the ticket becomes non-refundable. Guest must ensure they have their passport with them on the day of the tour to guarantee entry. In case of incorrect personal data, access to the Colosseum will be denied
As a result of the above policy, the Colosseum part of the tour is non-refundable
The train tickets are non-refundable
The remaining tours are subject to the general cancellation policy and can be canceled up to 4 weeks before the start of the package with a 95% refund (5% handling fee)