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Enjoy one of our best Northern Italy vacation packages, a 9-day immersion into

ITALY'S NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS

9 Days from $2,870

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Travel on this, one of our best Italy vacation tour packages and revel in renowned attractions and exquisite sites from Doge's Palace in Venice where travelers will see the beautiful rooms decorated by 16 century artists, to Piazza Della Signoria in Florence, and the iconic Sistine Chapel in Rome, plus so much more during your 9-day immersion into "la dolce vita!" Central Holidays’ Northern Italy vacation packages take travelers to live the tapestry of sights, sounds, flavors, and feelings of the true Italy. Travel via deluxe motorcoach and stay in well-appointed, centrally-located first class hotels on all of our Italy travel packages like this inspired escorted travel program. Enjoy Italy's renowned cuisine at each lunch or dinner, featuring included extras such as wines, mineral water, ......

Program Highlights

Marvel at the magic of Venice from the Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace to St. Mark’s Square
Sample local favorites of Lambrusco wines and balsamic vinegar with lunch in Modena
Explore the Renaissance city of Florence
Enjoy a private wine tasting experience in Umbria before touring charming Assisi and visiting the Basilica of Saint Francis
Discover Rome and Vatican City and immerse yourself in the overwhelming power of art displayed in the Sistine Chapel

Includes

First class hotel accommodation for 8 nights
13 included meals consisting of:
- 8 buffet breakfasts
- 1 gourmet lunch with mini a-la-carte menu at most local restaurant
- 1 light lunch at winery
- 3 gourmet dinners with mini a-la-carte menu at most local restaurants
Wine, mineral water and coffee or cappuccino served with meals at hotels and restaurants
Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
Assistance of a professional tour director for the entire length of the tour
Complete program of sightseeing tours and excursions with entrance fees:
- Walking tour of Venice, including a visit of the Doge’s Palace
- Balsamic vinegar tasting in Modena
- Visit of St. Anthony’s Basilica in Padua
- Walking tour of Florence, including a visit of the Accademia to see the “David” by Michelangelo
- Wine tasting at local winery
- Tour of Assisi and visit of St. Francis Basilica
- Classical guided tour of Rome
- Tour of Rome, including a visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Baggage handling
Personalized audio system to hear your guide from a distance
Hotel taxes and service charges
City tax

Excludes

Airfare, Airport taxes & Fuel Surcharges
Visa upon arrival (and upon re-entry) if required
Tips and Personal items
Travel Insurance
Optional Tours

Small Groups

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Notes

Single and triple rooms: On Request
Single supplement: $1,181
Reduction for third person sharing twin-bedded room: $90
Price is per person based on double occupancy
Rates for additional nights in first and last city are available

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Hotels

Venice

CAVALLETTO

2 Nights / First Class

This elegant 4 star hotel was opened in 1308 when the Doges of Venice would...

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Florence

GRAND HOTEL MEDITERRANEO

3 Nights / First Class

Located on the ‘Lungarni’ (literally- along Arno- referring to the river of that name) with...

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Rome

MEDITERRANEO

3 Nights / First Class

This 4 star hotel is located in the historic city center of Rome, on the...

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Day 1 - MON I VENICE

Morning arrival into Venice’s Marco Polo Airport. Here you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in Venice. The balance of the day is at leisure. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner at a popular restaurant. (D)

Day 2 - TUE I VENICE

Your morning tour of Venice is on foot and will highlight the Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and Piombi Prison. Afternoon is at leisure with enough time for more sightseeing, shopping or relaxation. (B)

Day 3 - WED I VENICE I PADUA I MODENA I FLORENCE

This morning depart Venice and stop in Padua to visit the Basilica of St. Anthony and its art, including the large bronze works of Donatello. Continue your scenic drive to Modena where you’ll be treated to a special balsamic vinegar tasting session plus lunch, featuring local specialties and Lambrusco wine. After lunch continue to Florence, the home of Michelangelo. (B,L)

Day 4 - THU I FLORENCE

Your morning tour takes you to Michelangelo Square for a panoramic view of the city. Then visit: the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s original “David” statue, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery with its “Gates of Paradise” doors, Signoria Square and Santa Croce Church. Enjoy your afternoon exploring the treasures of Florence on your own or embark on an optional tour to Pisa featuring dinner at an authentic farmhouse and winery in the enchanting Tuscan countryside. (B)

Day 5 - FRI I FLORENCE

The day is yours to discover the city of Florence, to shop for some local goods or to take an optional excursion to Siena and San Gimignano. Medieval Siena, known for its famed Palio horse races and expansive central Il Campo Plaza, awaits your exploration. Visit Siena’s Duomo, considered to be one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in Italy. In San Gimignano, stroll the old-world center and take in the fascinating architecture and towers that offer amazing views of the city and the surrounding valley. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 6 - SAT I FLORENCE I ASSISI I ROME

Morning departure for Rome. Drive through the serene Tuscan and Umbrian countryside, passing by the shores of Lake Trasimeno with a stop at a local winery where a wine expert will lecture on the vinification process. After a delicious tasting of the varieties of wines produced there and a light lunch, continue to Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to enjoy your guided tour of St. Francis Basilica. Arrive in Rome in the late afternoon. (B,L)

Day 7 - SUN I ROME

This morning, embark on a guided tour of Classical Rome. Stroll along cobbled laneways, stop by the Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most recognizable landmarks immortalized in countless postcards and films, toss a coin in the magnificent Trevi Fountain to ensure a return to Rome, see Piazza Navona, one of the finest Baroque masterpieces in papal Rome, and imagine it as the Ancient Stadium of Domitian capable of holding 30 thousand spectators in the ancient times. Afternoon at leisure to discover the Eternal City on your own, for some shopping or to join an optional tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. (B)

Day 8 - MON I ROME

This morning, experience a very special privately guided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum. Rest of the day at leisure to relax or discover why Roman trattorias are famous for their fine cuisine. Tonight, bid arrivederci to Rome at a special festive dinner with wine and music in one of the most famous restaurants in Trastevere. (B,D)