Italian Escapes Florence & Venice Escapade 5 Days / 4 Nights 1st Category

Day 1:

Arrival in Florence on your own and check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at your disposal. Overnight.

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Day 2:

After breakfast at your hotel, reach the meeting point at 08:45 AM at the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggiato of Accademia delle Belle Arti. An assistant waits for you wearing blue clothing with Gray Line logos). Guided Visit of the renowned Accademia Gallery, with a total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned works, the “David”, and other important masterpieces such as ''I Prigioni'', ''San Matteo'' and the “Palestrina Pietà”. The tour ends about at 10:00 AM. Free time at your disposal.

In the afternoon, meeting point (on your own) at Piazzale Montelungo at 01:15 PM (Montelungo Square), at the end of the ramp connecting with the railway station. An Assistant waits wearing blue clothing with Gray Line logos to join the group before departing for Pisa at 01:30 PM. Upon arrival in Pisa, you will visit Piazza dei Miracoli, the Baptistery (outside), the Cathedral* (inside) and the Leaning Tower (outside). Return to Florence and overnight.

(*) In case of long queue, if you cannot visit the interior of the Cathedral, you will be offered a guided visit of Piazza dei Cavalieri.

Day 3:

After breakfast at your hotel, at the time indicated, head to Florence train station to reach Venice. Once there, make your own way to your hotel, check in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 4:

After breakfast at your hotel, discover Venice on board of a gondola! Reach the meeting point at 10:45 AM on your own, located in Calle Larga Ascensione in front of post office in St. Mark’s Square, close to Correr Museum. The gondola ride starts at 11:00 AM. It’s the best way to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of a city built on water is on board a gondola. Gliding through Venice’s Grand Canal and minor canals, you’ll be introduced to the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses lining the city’s liquid streets. Embark on a gondola (up to 5 people per gondola) and enjoy a 30-minute ride on the Grand Canal (St. Maria della Salute’s area) and minor canals (Fenice area). The tour ends with the landing at the station Bauer. Ideal for photographers! Rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 5:

Breakfast at the hotel. End of our services.