DAY 1-ROME
Arrival at Rome Airport FCO.
Transfer to the hotel.
Check into your hotel and time for relaxing.
Dinner on your own and overnight stay
DAY 2-ANCIENT AND BAROQUE ROME
In the morning meeting with your private English-speaking guide and start a guided tour of
Rome. Visit of the glorious Ancient Rome monuments. Lunch at leisure. Balance of the day
at leisure: we suggest you to focus on Renaissance and Baroque Rome through the Spanish
steps, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori. Dinner on own. Overnight in
Rome
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- The Colosseum, where gladiators and animals’ battles took place in ancient times
- The Roman Forum, full of well-preserved ruins of religious and civil buildings, evidence of a glorious civilization
- The Palatine Hill, the place where Rome was foundede.
- The Spanish Steps, the elegant living room of Rome high society
- The Trevi fountain: throw a coin in it and pray for good luck!on
- The colorful, lively and original Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori
ESSENCE SPECIALS:
- A half-day guided tour that will help you familiarizing with Roman history, civilization and arts.
DO NOT MISS:
- Shopping in Via Condotti, Via del Babbuino and Via del Corso, the most elegant and luxurious shopping streets of Rome with several exclusive boutiques.
- A dinner at Restaurant l’Antica Pesa, located in the typical Trastevere areaers.
- A coffee at St. Eustachio café, one of the most elegant and historical coffee-houses in Romes.
DAY 3 -VATICAN AND ST.PETER’S CATHEDRAL
In the morning, meet with your private guide English speaking in the hotel. Guided visit of Christian Rome, characterized by a mystical atmosphere and of true artistic beauty. Visit of St Peter’s church, the biggest church in the world. Lunch at leisure. Balance of the afternoon at leisure: we suggest you to take a walk in the city centre or to visit the Villa Borghese Gallery, full of marvellous art works. Dinner in a typical restaurant. Overnight.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- The Vatican Museums, among the most important museums of the world, with the Sistine Chapel.
- St Peter’s Church
ESSENCE SPECIAL:
- Private guided visit of the Christian Rome.
- STypical dinner based on special Roman dishes in the Restaurant Felice al Testaccio: pasta with special sauces, beef steak and many more!
DO NOT MISS:
- A visit to the wonderful Villa Borghese Gallery, hosting prestigious art masterpieces by the most famous Italian artists
- The Caracalla thermal centre, a magnificent and well-preserved example of civil buildings of the ancien era
- An aperitif at Café Rosati, a prestigious and elegant bar in Piazza del Popolo
DAY 4-FLORENCE AND ITS SYMBOLS
In the morning, private transfer or train ticket from Rome to Florence. Check-in at your hotel in Florence city centre. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, meet your guide for an orientation walking tour of the city, focusing on the city highlights, which makes Florence the Renaissance capital of the world. Dinner on own. Overnight at your hotel.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Florence cathedral complex
- Piazza della Signoria, heart of Florence and seat of the civil and political power during the Communal period
- Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge of the city with its goldsmiths’ boutiques
- Santa Croce church, where the most famous Italian artists are buried
ESSENCE SPECIAL:
- Private walking tour with a guide that will help you familiarize with Florence art and history
DO NOT MISS:
- Aperitivo Happy hour at Zoe posh cafe
- An ice-cream at Gelateria dei Neri, with more than 50 flavours to choose from
- A lampredotto sandwich at a local kiosk
DAY 5-FREE DAY TO DISCOVER FLORENCE
Day at leisure to discover Florence on your own
DO NOT MISS:
- Exclusive tour of the historical Vasarian corridor (mandatory reservation)
- The Uffizi and Accademia Gallery
- Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens
- Shopping in Via Tornabuoni, the most exclusive shopping street of Florence with prestigious boutiques
- A dinner at the Restaurant "Il Latini", where you can try the famous Florentine steak.
DAY 6-CHECK OUT
Check-out.
Private transfer to Florence airport or to alternative destinations.
OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE TOUR: 3*, 4*, 5* HOTELS, VILLAS AND HISTORICAL RESIDENCES,
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