Italy By Rail - Venice, Florence & Rome
For centuries it was the center of civilization, and Italy continues to fascinate the historic cities, majestic vistas, and hill towns frozen in time. Stroll through the romantic streets of Venice and journey by the high-speed train to Florence, taking in the vineyards and wineries along the way. When in Rome, visit the remarkable Coliseum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's. Experience the visual delights and marvel at the historic sites as you travel through Italy on this amazing tour.
For centuries it was the center of civilization, and Italy continues to fascinate the historic cities, majestic vistas, and hill towns frozen in time. Stroll through the romantic streets of Venice and journey by the high-speed train to Florence, taking in the vineyards and wineries along the way. When in Rome, visit the remarkable Coliseum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's. Experience the visual delights and marvel at the historic sites as you travel through Italy on this amazing tour.
Package Includes: 11 Meals: 8 breakfasts and 3 dinners, Airport Transfers, Included Walking Tour of Venice with a Local Guide, Ride the High-speed Train from Venice to Florence, Included Walking Tour of Florence with a Local Guide, Visit the Accademia Gallery and See the Sculpture of Michelangelo’s David, Three Nights in Montecatini, Included Full-day Excursion to Siena, Included Excursion to Pisa to See the Leaning Tower, Ride the High-speed Train from Florence to Rome, Included City Tour of Rome with a Visit to the Coliseum, Included Tour to Vatican City with a Visit to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, Roundtrip Airfare, Transportation to and from the USA Airport and Travelers Protection Plan.
PRICING DETAIL COMING IN MARCH 2025
Copy of Valid Passport is Required - Passports must be valid for six (6) months after the RETURN date of any tour requiring a passport for travel. It is the responsibility of each passenger to verify that your passport is valid for your trip and that you have it with you on the day of departure. Passport cannot expire before October 31, 2026.
Travel Documents - Passenger names MUST match Travel Identification exactly. Name corrections, after final payment due date or after tickets have been issued, will result in additional fees being assessed.
Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) - ?????per person INCLUDED – NON-REFUNDABLE
This non-refundable fee waives all cancellation fees when Wolf’s Bus Lines are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emergency transportation, 24-hour hotline, and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets were provided by Wolf’s Bus Lines. The TPP is added in your trip cost, therefore, you would be refunded all payments, including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount.
The Trip Payment Schedule is as Follows:
1. 1st Deposit of ????? per person is due at time of booking (This includes the Non-Refundable ????? cost for Travelers Protection Plan)
2. 2nd Deposit of ????? per person is due by ?????
3. Final payment is due NO Later than ?????
**ALL WOLF'S TOURS - TIMES AND ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
DAY 1
Depart USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Venice, Italy. Wolf's Bus Lines will provide motorcoach transportation from your departure location (to be determined 1 month prior to the departure date) to the airport.
DAY 2
Venice, Italy: Upon arrival in Venice, you will be met by your Tour Manager who will escort you to the canal boat for your transfer to The Hotel Cavalletto, where you will stay for two nights. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure before the included welcome dinner.
DDAY 3
Venice, Italy: Venice is the "Jewel of the Mediterranean", a glorious cityscape with a wondrous artistic and musical heritage. The city itself boasts a marvel of engineering feats, built on 118 small islands crossed by its world-famous canals. Who can think of romance without imagining a pair of lovers floating beneath graceful bridges in a Venetian gondola? During the included walking tour, your local guide will help you discover the exotic sights that surround you as you navigate the picturesque alleyways and cross bridges over the quaint canals filled with gondolas. See the soaring domes of St. Mark's Basilica, the Doges Palace, and Bridge of Sighs among other sites of this remarkable city built on water. During the afternoon at leisure, sip coffee in a small café, shop in the boutiques and watch artists at work, recreating these lovely scenes.
BDAY 4
Venice - Florence - Montecatini, Italy: This morning, you will check out and depart Venice on a high-speed train to Florence. What a great way to travel as you watch picturesque hill towns, lush vineyards and beautiful wineries pass by. Upon arrival, walk in the footsteps of great rulers, artists, and philosophers as you explore Florence, the breathtaking capital of the Italian Renaissance, on the included walking tour. The city is steeped in the achievements of great minds who found inspiration here. A visit to the famous Accademia Gallery is included where you will get an up-close view of Michelangelo's masterpiece, David. Undoubtedly the world's most famous sculpture, the museum also houses five other Michelangelo sculptures - the four unfinished Prisoners and St. Matthew - and a collection of Gothic and Renaissance paintings that were once in the Medici collections. After the tour, enjoy your free time shopping for Italian leather goods, art and crystal as lovely reminders of your journey through Italy. This afternoon, continue on to Montecatini, to the - Grand Hotel Tamerici and Principe, your home for the next three nights. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.
B, DDAY 5
Siena, Italy: After breakfast, enjoy an included excursion to Siena. This is one of Italy's most popular destinations, known for its fine cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the Palio, a horse race held twice a year in the Piazza del Campo. Your local guide will walk with you through this beautiful Tuscan town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the highlights of the city, including the Duomo of Siena, the 12th-century cathedral that serves as a splendid example of Italian Romanesque-Gothic architecture. See the Palazzo Pubblico, once City Hall, now an art museum, showcasing its famous frescoes or climb the "Torre del Mangia", the tall bell tower overlooking the Piazza del Campo. Siena is also known for its glazed terracotta pottery as well as locally produced wines and olive oil. Be sure to taste the delicious gelato and panforte, a cake made with honey and candied fruits. You will have free time for lunch on your own and shopping for local specialties before returning to Montecatini this evening.
BDAY 6
Pisa, Italy: Today's adventure begins with an included excursion to Pisa, best known for the bell tower of the cathedral, the "leaning Tower of Pisa." Your local guide will explain the history of this beautiful town as you walk around the Piazza dei Miracoli and see the architecture and historic walls of this medieval city. Return to Montecatini for an afternoon at leisure. It's the perfect time to stroll through the city center or visit a spa with the curative water and healing springs for which the town is famous.
BDAY 7
Montecatini - Florence - Rome, Italy: After Breakfast, check out and leave the resort town of Montecatini, return to Florence by coach and board a high-speed train for the journey to Rome. With a history spanning more than 2,500 years, Rome offers a breathtaking overview of the highlights of Western civilization. From the remarkable Coliseum to the gorgeous Trevi Fountain, this bustling metropolis invites you to imagine life centuries ago as you gaze upon memorials to ancient civilizations. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour of the city and a guided visit to the Coliseum. Built between 70-80 AD, the Coliseum is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering, and remains the largest amphitheater in the world. The tour ends at the hotel, The Hotel Universo, your home for the remainder of the trip.
BDAY 8
Vatican City - Rome, Italy: This morning, enjoy a guided visit to the spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church and the smallest independent state in the world: Vatican City. During the guided visit of the Vatican Museums, walk through halls containing some of the most priceless art treasures in the world. The highlight of the visit may be the Sistine Chapel which houses the single most impressive work of art by Michelangelo. During the visit to St. Peter's Basilica, experience the magnificence of Bernini, Michelangelo, and other great artists of the Roman Renaissance and Baroque periods. Be sure to see Michelangelo's famous statue, Pietà, created by the artist when he was only 25 years old. The afternoon and evening are free to enjoy on your own.
BDAY 9
Rome, Italy: The last day in Rome is yours to enjoy as you wish. This evening, join your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at the hotel.
B, DDAY 10
USA: As you bid "arrivederci" to Italy you'll be filled with memories of Renaissance art and architecture, rolling hills and vineyards, and all the glory of the Roman Empire. Upon return to the USA Airport, Wolf's Bus Lines will provide motorcoach transportation back to your departure location.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Days 2 and 3 - Hotel Cavalletto, Venice, Italy
Days 4 through 6 - Grand Hotel Tamerici and Principe,Montecatini Terme, Italy
Days 7 through 9 - Hotel Universo, Rome, Italy
***Itinerary is Subject to Change***
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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