Guide

While the tour is fully self guided, admission tickets and transfers shall be included where mentioned in the itinerary. Also priority assistance and guidance will be available over phone and Whatsapp throughout the trip.

Transport

Airport Transfers Included for inter-city transfers and for wherever indicated. Transfers from hotel to train station and vice versa are NOT included, you can always haul a cab easily for the same.

Accommodation

Hotels mentioned are for reference but rest assured we follow a strict standard and partner only with hotels meeting the criteria as below: Hotels will be 3* and you can be assured of the quality of the properties, as we partner only with hotels which meet the following criteria - Overall and Location Rating >=8.0/10 on booking.com and Overall Rating >=4.0/5 on TripAdvisor and >=4.0 on Google. All hotels are centrally located and well connected by public transportation which will make sure your commuting time and costs are minimal Milan - Teco Hotel, or similar, Venice- Hotel MonteCarlo, or similar, Florence- Mia Cara, or similar, Rome- Hotel Balilla, or similar. Note : City Taxes on hotels is excluded and must be paid at the time of check-in directly to the hotel. It varies from 2-4 EUR per person per night

Meals

Breakfast Included

Others

The following are the inclusions in this tour: Private pick up and drop from the airport for the party (if you decide to stay on the Island of Venice, then it will be a shared boat transfer). There will be enough space for one medium size checked bag per passenger and one small cabin bag. Please note that for all sightseeings, there are no guides. You will have entrance tickets wherever mentioned in the itinerary. - 3 star hotel with breakfast (no other meals are included) - Day 1: Arrival in Milan and transfer to Hotel via private cab - Day 2: Visit to Lake como: Return train tickets will be included, but you will have to reach the train station on your own. - Day 3: Transfer to Venice: You will be transfered by train to Venice from Mialn. You have to reach the train station on your own. Transfers from the hotel to the train stations and vice-versa are not included. - Day 3: Key Attractions of Venice - Venice is an island city with crisscrossing canals. The best way to explore the city is on foot. This is a self guided walk and can be done as per your convenience once you arrive in Venice. - Day 4: Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands - Use the Vaporetti (Water Bus) to reach the islands. You would already have your 24 hour water bus pass. - Day 5: Transfer to Florence: You will be transfered by train to Florence from Venice. You have to reach the train station on your own. Transfers from the hotel to the train stations and vice-versa are not included. - Day 6: Pisa Visit - Take the train from Florence to Pisa. The tickets are regional and you can take any train up to 3 hours after the printed time on the ticket. Alight at Pisa Central Station and head to The Leaning Tower of Pisa. The tower is about 2 KMs from the station. There are regular buses from the station to the tower. Ticket will cost Euro 1 per adult and 50% for children. Note that the train tickets provided between Florence and Pisa are valid for 3 hours from the time printed on the ticket. During this time you can take any train between the stations. - Day 7: Transfer to Rome - You will be transfered by train to Rome from Florence. You have to reach the train station on your own. Transfers from the hotel to the train stations and vice-versa are not included. - Day 7: Vatican City and St. Peter’s Bascilica - This is a Self Guided Visit. If you wish, you may also visit the Vatican Museum (tickets to be purchased additionally at site). The museum is famous for The Sistine Chapel with its ceiling painted by Michelangelo. - Day 8: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palantine Hill - Skip the line admission tickets are included. The ticket lasts 24 hours from the entrance time written on your voucher. The booked entrance time (if any) is for the Colosseum entrance and must be respected. After visiting the Colosseum, visitors can enter the Roman Forum and the Palatine museum with same tickets in the following 24 hoours. - Day 9: Pickup from the hotel by private cab and drop to the airport.

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Others

We would like to clarify that this is NOT a group/ coach tour. The plan will be only for independent travel for your party. Although you may be joining groups for certain sightseeing activities (if mentioned in the itinerary) and for your walking tour, overall this is not a coach tour (in which everything is managed from airport to airport). Please note that for all sightseeings, the activity starts from a meeting point. You are expected to reach the meeting point on your own. We hope that is okay with you. Also the transfers from train station to hotel and vice versa are not included. For this purpose you can easily haul a cab. This way the need to manage bags on your own will be limited. Note: City Taxes on hotels is excluded and must be paid at the time of check-in directly to the hotel. It varies from 2-4 EUR per person per night

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Day 1 Arrival In Milan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Milan

You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel in a private cab. Later you will have the day at leisure to explore the nearby surroundings, restaurants, etc.

Overnight in Milan.
Day 2 Lake Como Full Day Visit
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lake Como Full Day Visit

Today you will visit the beautiful region of Lake como. Lake Como is a popular retreat for the wealthy since Roman times. The towns lining the lake offer different combinations of unreal views, swoon-worthy villas, and picturesque streets. The most “must-see” sights are conveniently clustered in the middle area of the lake. Check out various villages like Varenna, Bellagio, Lenno etc. You will have the tickets for the same, but you will have to reach the meetion point on your own.

Overnight in Milan.
Day 3 Transfer To Venice; Key Attractions Of Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Venice; Key Attractions Of Venice

Today you will transfer to Florence by train. The train ticket is included. You have to reach the train station on your own. Transfers from the hotel to the train stations and vice-versa are not included.

Next, you’ll be covering the Key attractions of Venice by foot which will take you through sites like Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square, Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace. Venice is an island city with crisscrossing canals. The best way to explore the city is on foot. This is a self guided tour. You can do it as per your convenience once you check into your hotel.

Overnight in Venice.
Day 4 Murano, Burano And Torcello Islands
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Murano, Burano And Torcello Islands

This morning after breakfast head to the Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands. You will have to use the Vaporetti (Water Bus) to reach the islands with the help of the 24 hour water bus pass provided by us. You will cruise to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello in the Venetian Lagoon. The most famous of the Venetian islands, they are known throughout the world for their picturesque scenery, handicrafts, and history.

Overnight in Venice.
Day 5 Transfer To Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Florence

Today you will transfer to Florence by train. The train ticket is included. You have to reach the train station on your own. Transfers from the hotel to the train stations and vice-versa are not included.

After reaching Florence check in to the hotel. The evening is at leisure. Explore the city, wander the charming streets, and climb the hill to the church of San Miniato al Monte for stunning views. Despite its size being surprisingly small, the historic city center is extremely rich in architectural detail, monuments, and detail.

Overnight in Florence
Day 6 Pisa Visit
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pisa Visit

Today you will go to the wondrous “Leaning Tower of Pisa”. It is a freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean. Also visit the Cathedral / Duomo. You will have to take a train from Florence to Pisa. Note that the train tickets will be provided by us between Florence and Pisa and they will be valid for 3 hours from the time printed on the ticket. During this time you can take any train between the stations. The tower is about 2 KMs from the Pisa central station. There are regular buses from the station to the tower. Bus tickets will cost around Euro 1 per adult and 50% for children.

Overnight in Florence.
Day 7 Vatican City And St. Peter’S Bascilica
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Vatican City And St. Peter’S Bascilica

This day you will be transferred by train to Rome from Florence. The train ticket is included. You have to reach the train station on your own. Transfers from the hotel to the train stations and vice-versa are not included. After reaching you’ll check into your hotel.

Later you shall visit The Vatican which is a city-state located in the heart of Rome. The Vatican City is world-famous as the center of the Roman Catholic Church. This is a Self Guided Visit. If you wish, you may also visit the Vatican Museum (tickets to be purchased additionally at site). The museum is famous for The Sistine Chapel with its ceiling painted by Michelangelo. You shall also go inside St. Peter’s Basilica, and may buy a ticket for climbing the dome (optional, at additional cost), or just admire St. Peter’s square.

Overnight in Rome.
Day 8 Colosseum, Roman Forum And Palantine Hill
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Colosseum, Roman Forum And Palantine Hill

Today you’ll visit the marvelous “Colosseum of Rome”. The Colosseum built between 72 AD and 80 AD was the largest amphitheater ever built. Observe what remains and imagine the ferocious fights between man and beast as you stand in the elliptical arena. This comprises 4 levels and was once able to seat up to 73,000 spectators. In this self guided trip, the skip the line admission are included. The ticket lasts 24 hours from the entrance time written on your voucher. The booked entrance time (if any) is for the Colosseum entrance and must be respected. After visiting the Colosseum, visitors can enter the Roman Forum and the Palatine museum, which is a must-see sight for those visiting the Eternal City, with the same tickets in the following 24 hours.

Overnight in Rome.
Day 9 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

Today is the end of the trip and you’ll be transferred to the airport from your hotel by a private cab.

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Arrival In Milan

Lake Como Full Day Visit

Transfer To Venice; Key Attractions Of Venice

Murano, Burano And Torcello Islands

Transfer To Florence

Pisa Visit

Vatican City And St. Peter’S Bascilica

Colosseum, Roman Forum And Palantine Hill

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