ITALY'S NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS
Venice (2 Nights)Florence (3 Nights)Rome (3 Nights)
From $4,250/Person
Enjoy One Of Our Best Northern Italy Vacation Packages, A 9-Day Immersion Into
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 th…
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 on a Colosseum and Roman Forum tour, where ancient ruins and timeless grandeur bring history to life
- Unveil the magic of Rome on a Classic Tour, from the Spanish Steps and the wish-filled Trevi Fountain to the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica, where ancient splendor and spiritual majesty come together in the Eternal City
Included
- First class hotel accommodation for 8 nights
- 13 included meals consisting of:
- 8 buffet breakfasts
- 1 gourmet lunch at local restaurant
- 1 light lunch at winery
- 3 gourmet dinners at local restaurants - Wine, mineral water and coffee or cappuccino served with meals at 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
- Visit of Bacaro, including Cicchetto
- Balsamic vinegar tasting in Modena
- Entrance tickets to the Ferrari Museum
- Walking tour of Florence, including a visit of the Accademia to see the “David” by Michelangelo
- Gelato tasting
- Wine tasting at local winery
- Tour of Assisi and visit of St. Francis Basilica
- Classical guided tour of Rome, including visit of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Tour of Ancient Rome, including entrance fees for the Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- Baggage handling
- Personalized audio system to hear your guide from a distance
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- City tax
Excluded
- Airfare, Airport taxes & Fuel Surcharges
- Visa upon arrival (and upon re-entry) if required
- Tips and Personal items
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Tours
Itinerary
Day01/09
- Day 01
MON | 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 02TUE | VENICE
Your morning walking tour of Venice starts from St. Mark’s Square. Often called “the drawing room of Europe” by Napoleon, it’s the principal public square in Venice and serves as a vibrant cultural, religious, and political center. Surrounded by stunning buildings, each with its own unique architectural style, it reflects Venice’s rich history and artistic heritage. End the tour with a stop at a “Bacaro” for a “cicchetto. The Bacari, also known as cicchetti bars, are part of the local heritage of food in Venice and they are found in large numbers scattered throughout the historic center. Going for a bacari tour is a local habit but it is also a tasty and convivial pleasure! Afternoon is at leisure with enough time for more sightseeing, shopping or relaxation or to embark on an optional (*) Island of Burano tour or gondola ride. (B)
Day 03WED | VENICE | MARANELLO | MODENA | FLORENCE
This morning depart Venice and stop in Maranello, home to the Ferrari Museum! The Museum tells the Ferrari story by delving deep into the history and myth of the “Cavallino” extraordinary roots and taking visitors on a magnificent journey via its most famous and successful F1 cars, legendary sports prototypes and GTs, and, of course, the road cars that have set the benchmark for the entire car industry. After an independent visit of the Museum we will continue 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 04THU | 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. At the end of the tour you will be treated to a delicious gelato tasting. Legend has it that gelato was first created in Florence. The Medici Family commissioned Bernardo Buontalenti to organize their banquets, and he gave vent to his creativity by inventing a new recipe for a dessert based on milk, honey, egg yolk and a touch of wine. 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 05FRI | 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 Piazza del Campo, awaits your exploration. Visit Siena’s Duomo, considered to be one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in Italy. In San Gimignano, stroll the oldworld 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 06
SAT | FLORENCE | ASSISI | ROME
Morning departure for Rome. Drive through the serene Tuscan and Umbrian countryside, 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 07
SUN | 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. End the tour with a visit of St. Peter’s Basilica. Rest of the day at leisure to soak in the Roman culture as you stroll past ancient ruins, absorb the impressive architecture, explore everything from Imperial temples to early-Christian churches and medieval bell towers to Baroque basilicas and playful piazzas, or taste the mouthwatering regional delicacies at a local trattoria. (B) 
Day 08MON | ROME
This morning, experience a very special privately guided tour of Ancient Rome. Dive into the incredible history of Roman gladiators, emperors, and daily life, with your guide sharing stories and insights that go beyond what you see. Experience Rome’s magic as your guide brings both the Colosseum and its nearby treasures, like the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, to life through rich storytelling. Afternoon at leisure to relax or to join an optional tour (*) of the Vatican Museums. 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)
Day 09TUE | ROME TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Morning transfer to airport for your return flight home. (B)
Accommodation
Hotels(or similar)
HOTEL CAVALLETTO & DOGE ORSEOLO ★★★★
Venice
Hotel Cavalletto and Doge Orseolo overlooks the Orseolo Basin, one of the most famous and enchanting places of the old town center, an exclusive access to the splendor of Saint Mark's Square, just 50 meters away. Immediately behind Saint Marks's Square, with rooms overlooking the romantic Orseolo Basin, the Hotel Cavalletto & Doge Orseolo is one of the oldest hotels in Venice. In an extraordinary location, in the heart of the old town center, Hot…
AMBASCIATORI
Florence
Across the street from the Santa Maria Novella train station, this modern hotel is an 11 minute walk from Florence Cathedral and 1 km from the Renaissance masterpieces at the Uffizi Gallery.Featuring parquet wood floors, the contemporary rooms come with flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi and floor-to-ceiling windows, plus tea and coffee making facilities. Suites add sitting areas, balconies and whirlpool tubs. Buffet breakfast is served in the…
GRAND HOTEL ADRIATICO ★★★★
Florence
Grand Hotel Adriatico is just a 5 minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station in the heart of Florence allowing for guests to quickly access the city's main attractions. Located 5 minutes from Santa Maria Novella Church and Oltrarno - San Frediano district; and 10 minutes from Piazza Duomo, Uffizi Galleries and Ponte Vecchio.
Daily breakfast. City tax not included and to be paid locally.
GRAND HOTEL MEDITERRANEO ★★★★
Florence
Located on the ‘Lungarni’ (literally- along Arno- referring to the river of that name) with the Ponte San Niccolò bridge just a few feet away, the Grand Mediterraneo is strategically placed to visit Florence on foot and the ideal choice for joggers and cyclists. We are easily accessible by car and are waiting to offer you the very best of Florentine hospitality.
For those arriving by air we have a shuttle service to and from the Amerigo Vespucci…
HOTEL EXECUTIVE FLORENCE ★★★★
Florence
Hotel Executive is located in the historical center of Florence, next to the River Arno and close to Santa Maria Novella. The hotel was renovated to reflect the grandeur of Florence’s golden era and restore this historical building’s original build. Some distances from the property include:
250 meters to Santa Maria Novella Railway Station
450 meters to Fortezza da Basso Exhibition Center
800 meters to Duomo
800 meters to Ponte Vecchio
800 me…
HOTEL INDIGO FLORENCE BY IHG
Florence
Four night hotel break in Florence.The hotel booking was originally two separate bookings of 2 nights before we decided we would stay 4 nights. The hotel ensured we stayed in the same room, avoiding having to check out and back in again. The minute we arrived until 6 had to go home. The hotel staff were amazing, all of them. We were allocated a beautifully decorated room on the 6th floor with amazing views of Florence. The room included a fridge…
EXE INTERNATIONAL PALACE
Rome
Architecture, History and Classical Style, in the heart of the Eternal City - The Exe International Palace embodies the spirit and maintains the seal of the unity of Italy, the character and determination of Mazzini and Garibaldi, as well as the style and balance of Cavour and Vittorio Emanuele. The hotel in the center of Rome is located inside a historic neoclassical building , built in the years immediately following the unification of Italy,…
HOTEL SAN GIOVANNI ROMA
Rome
Featuring a bar, Hotel San Giovanni Roma is located in Rome in the Lazio region, a 12-minute walk from San Giovanni Metro Station and 0.9 miles from Ponte Lungo Metro A Station. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. All rooms inc…
Notes
From price and single supplement are applicable to 2027 Dates
- Single and triple rooms: On Request
- Single supplement: $2,115
- 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