CIE Tours Taste of Italy with Venice Pre-Night

Overview

Taste of Italy – 7 Days / 6 Nights

A terrific introduction to Italy, traveling from Venice to Rome with time in Bologna, Florence and Orvieto along the way. This itinerary packs some of Italy's most iconic experiences into one week, including Venice and the Doge's Palace, Michelangelo's David in Florence, the Colosseum in Rome and the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.

The tour includes 6 nights and 10 meals, beginning in Venice and ending in Rome.

Your Price: $8191 total for two

This price includes:

An additional $100 discount when booking with me
One pre-tour hotel night
7-day/6-night guided Taste of Italy tour
10 included meals
Sightseeing and admissions included as outlined in the itinerary

For an additional $389 we can add an extra night in Rome. Trip protection insurance is optional and can be added for $394 per person.

Day 1 · Sat, Jun 19 · Venice

Pre-tour hotel check-in in Venice

Arrive in Venice and check into the pre-tour hotel for an additional night before the official CIE Tours Taste of Italy program begins. Meals: None specified

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Day 2 · Sun, Jun 20 · Venice

Venice arrival, welcome reception and dinner

4:00PM

Official start of the CIE Tours Taste of Italy. Meet your tour director at 4:00 PM for a welcome reception and orientation walk around Venice, known as the “Queen of the Adriatic.” Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with fellow travelers. Meals: Dinner

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Day 3 · Mon, Jun 21 · Venice

Murano cruise and glass factory visit

Take a scenic cruise around the Venetian Lagoon to Murano Island, famous for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. Visit a glass factory and watch a glassblowing demonstration. Meals: Breakfast

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Venice walking tour and Doge’s Palace

Return to Piazza San Marco for a walking tour of Venice and a visit to the Doge’s Palace. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration and dining. Meals: Breakfast

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Day 4 · Tue, Jun 22 · Florence

Coach journey via Bologna to Florence (Venice to Florence via Bologna)

Travel from Venice to historic Bologna, known for its medieval architecture, iconic Two Towers, historic university, and outstanding cuisine. Enjoy free time for lunch before continuing on to Florence. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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Florence hotel check-in, orientation walk and dinner

**Check into your hotel in Florence’s city center and take an orientation walk with your tour director. Enjoy dinner with the group. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner**

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Day 5 · Wed, Jun 23 · Florence

Florence walking tour and Accademia Gallery

Take a walking tour through Florence’s historic center, seeing landmarks including the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David. Enjoy a local lunch in the heart of Florence followe...

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Day 6 · Thu, Jun 24 · Rome

Coach journey to Rome via Orvieto

Travel toward Rome, stopping en route in the scenic hill town of Orvieto, set atop volcanic rock and surrounded by vineyards. Meals: Breakfast

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Orvieto wine tasting

In Orvieto, enjoy a tasting of the town’s renowned local wine before continuing your journey.

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Colosseum and Roman Forum visit

Continue to Rome and visit the Colosseum and the ruins of the Forum, the ancient heart of the Roman Empire. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Meals: Breakfast

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Day 7 · Fri, Jun 25 · Rome

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica

Overview Enjoy a free morning to explore Rome independently. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, see Michelangelo’s masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel, and visit St. Peter’s Basilica. Dinner is at a local restaurant. Meals...

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Day 8 · Sat, Jun 26 · Rome

Tour ends in Rome

The CIE Tours Taste of Italy concludes after breakfast in Rome. Meals: Breakfast

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