Italy Tour Packages

Breakfast at the hotel. Then take a tour to sail to Murano to see how the beautiful coloured glass is made, then on to the pretty islands of Burano and Torcello.

After sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant’Elena and the famous Lido beach resort, the boat arrives in Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Here we stop for around 40 minutes to visit to one of the factories. The second stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen’s houses painted in bright colours. The stop will last about 30 minutes. Then after a short cruise, we reach Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. Only the Cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the church of Santa Fosca remain as testimony of its former glory. The stop will be for about 30 minutes then we return to St.Mark’s Square.

INCLUDES: Transportation by boat, visit to a Glass Factory.
DEPARTURE PLACE & TIME : Serenissima Boat Station (0915 & 1415 Hrs).
Duration of tour: 3 hours 30 mins

Breakfast at the hotel. Then take a train on your own to Florence. On arrival in Florence, check into the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Then proceed to explore the Best of Tuscany Tour:Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Chianti winery lunch …All in one day!

Famous for its wealth of art, history, striking landscapes, delicious food and superb wines, Tuscany really does have it all! See the Best of Tuscany on this full-day guided coach trip from Florence!View Siena through the eyes of a local as you join a guided walking tour through the medieval city made up of yellow-ochre buildings, terracotta rooftops and green shutters. Learn about the world’s oldest bank, see Piazza del Campo, the site of the 600 year old Palio horserace, and admire the interior of the Duomo, a treasure chest of artworks. Afterwards, enjoy Siena at your own pace with free time for relaxing.Next visit an organic family run wine estate , the highlight of the day! Visit the farm, enjoy an informal wine tasting lesson and a traditional Tuscan lunch with plenty of wine, in the most gorgeous location overlooking stunning views of the surrounding countryside. After lunch we visit the enchanting hilltop town of San Gimignano where you have free time to roam the picturesque streets and squares, browse the local shops, try an award-winning gelato and walk among the town’s famous medieval towers.A scenic drive through classic Tuscan countryside will take you to your final stop, Pisa. Here, take a close inspection of the iconic Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery (outside view). A brief tour of the historic heart of Pisa will show you another side of the city.

INCLUDES: A professional English speaking escort to you through the day, transport by new air-conditioned coach, guided walking tour of Siena with local tour guide and entry fees of Siena’s Duomo included, free time to explore the towns, hearty farmhouse lunch served at an winery and farm, wine tasting including four wines, maps of the towns.
Note: Due to uneven and steep surfaces, we are unable to accept anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchairs users. Appropriate dress must be worn in places of worship. When Siena’s Duomo is closed, Santa Maria della Scala museum will be visited instead. From March to October the tour ends at 20:30 instead 19:30.
DEPARTURE PLACE & TIME: Taxi Rank-in front of Santa Maria Novella Station (0830 HRS).
DURATION OF TOUR: 11 HRS

After breakfast, take a train to Naples. Then from Naples take a ferry on your own to Capri Island. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Day is free for leisure activities. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Day free to explore the island on your own. Overnight stay at Capri.

After breakfast, take a train to Rome on your own from Naples. On arrival in rome, check into the hotel.
Then in evening you will get a unique opportunity to see the sights of Rome beautifully illuminated at night and enjoy an authentic Italian dinner with live music.
The tour starts from Via Veneto, the street of La Dolce Vita fame, and continues to Piazza Barberini with the Triton Fountain by Bernini, and on to Piazza Venezia with the Victor Emanuel monument. We also see Via dei Fori Imperiali, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Palatine, the Temple of Vesta, the Theatre of Marcello, the Capitol, Tiberine Island, the Synagogue, Castel St. Angelo, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. During this panoramic visit of the city your guide will also take you to visit the famous Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona. Then we continue to a specially chosen restaurant where at approximately 22.30 hours you will have an Italian dinner accompanied by folklore music.

INCLUDES: Transportation by coach, guide service, stop at Trevi Fountain, stop at Piazza Navona, dinner with music.
Note : During the months of July and August and weather conditions permitting, the tour will be operated by an open top bus.
DEPARTURE POINT & TIME: Vastours Terminal (2000 HRS)
DURATION OF TOUR: 04 HRS

Enjoy this morning tour of the treasures of the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica of St. Peter.

After crossing the park of Villa Borghese we reach the Vatican City, the smallest independent sovereign state in the world. In the Vatican Museum, you’ll be shown a fine collection of antiquities, including the Sculpture Museum, the fascinating Tapestry Gallery, the Gallery of Maps and the world famous Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo. The tour will then proceed to the Basilica of St. Peter, where you will see the art treasures of the largest Roman Catholic Church in the world, including Michelangelo’s Pieta’.

INCLUDES: Transportation by coach, guide service, skip the line entrance and guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, entrance and guided tour of the Basilica of St. Peter.
NOTE: St. Peter’s Basilica may be closed to the public, during religious ceremonies or on Wednesdays in case the Papal Audience takes place in front of the Basilica. Appropriate dress should be worn in places of worship. During high season there might be queues at the entrances of the museums. On 27th of September 2012 for the Tourism World Day, Vatican Museum entrance is free of charge. For this reason, ticket entrance euro 15.00 pp (not reservation fee) will be deducted from the tour cost.
DEPARTURE PLACE AND TIME: Vastours Terminal (0830HRS)
DURATION OF TOUR: 4 HRS

A comprehensive tour of the major monuments of historical Rome.
This tour begins by passing through the Via Veneto, made famous by Fellini’s Dolce Vita film. Before reaching Via Nazionale we cross Piazza della Republica with Najadi’s Fountain. Our walk through the historical centre starts with the Trevi Fountain and continues to Piazza Navona, built on the ancient Domitian Stadium with the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers, Bernini’s masterpiece. Along the way we admire Piazza Colonna so called due to the Column of Marco Aurelio. Visit the interior of the Pantheon which was built in the First Century B.C. with the biggest dome in the world as requested by Emperor Hadrian. Continue by coach to St. Peter’s Square passing Castel St. Angelo. We visit the Basilica of St. Peter’s to admire, among other treasures, the Pieta’ by Michelangelo.

INCLUDES: Tranportation by coach, guide service, stop at Piazza Navona, entrance and guided tour of the Pantheon, entrance and guided tour of the Basilica of St. Peter.
NOTE: St. Peter’s Basilica may be closed to the public, during religious ceremonies or on Wednesdays in case the Papal Audience takes place in front of the Basilica. Appropriate dress should be worn in places of worship.
DEPARTURE PLACE & TIME: Vastours Terminal (0830 HRS)
DURATION OF TOUR: 03 HRS

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Airport. Take a flight back to home.