Italian Escape
Italian Escape
Italian Escape
7 Days Starting in Rome, Italy and ending in Venice, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Florence, Venice, Europe
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Tour code:
KIAX-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Italian Escape" tour and immerse yourself in Italy's rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. Begin your journey in Rome with a welcome dinner and guided sightseeing of iconic landmarks such as the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Colosseum. Travel to Assisi to visit the Basilica of St. Francis, then continue to Florence for a guided tour featuring Michelangelo’s David and a light lunch near Santa Croce Square. Capture the beauty of the Leaning Tower of Pisa before heading to Venice for a private boat ride on its enchanting canals, a guided walking tour, and a farewell dinner. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and daily breakfasts throughout your trip, making this an unforgettable Italian adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Rome,Italy
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Starhotels Metropole
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Starhotels Metropole
Meals Included: Breakfast
ROME Roman Holiday ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free time late afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LIVES Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements in the Sistine Chapel. Hear how in 1508, a young Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the chapel’s ceiling – a request not welcomed by the 33-year-old sculptor. Michelangelo’s 4-year project was indeed one of physical pain and psychological distress, while painting from scaffolds high above the sanctuary floor. Nevertheless, he created what is considered the most famous ceiling in the world, depicting the Creation of Adam in striking fresco style.
Day 3: Rome,Assisi,Florence
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals Included: Breakfast
ROME–ASSISI–FLORENCE Medieval Marvels ASSISI Visit the Basilica of St. Francis.Scenic drive en route to Florence. (B) 230 mi/ 370 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi with a visit to the Basilica named after the deacon, friar, and mystic, who became one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity. Revered for his love of the Eucharist and the Earth, Francis found communion with God through nature here in this Italian village where he lived and died. Marvel at the magnificent frescoes by Italian master Giotto that adorn the Basilica where the saint is buried.
Day 4: Florence
Location: Florence
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
FLORENCE Fine Art in Firenze FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square. [LF] Light lunch next to Santa Croce Square. Free time. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world’s most magnificent art. Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, Florence is famous for Michelangelo’s Marble Masterpiece, David, standing ready for battle in the Academy of Fine Arts. Outside, the Piazza del Duomo and Signoria Square offer spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments.
Day 5: Florence,Pisa,Venice Island
Location: Florence
Accommodation Name: Carlton on the Grand Canal
Meals Included: Breakfast
FLORENCE–PISA–VENICE ISLAND The Tilted Tower PISA Take photos of the Leaning Tower en route to Venice. (B) 280 mi / 450 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE See architecture gone askew from the viewpoint of the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. Take the ultimate selfie in front of the Leaning Tower with a tilt of the head or other popular poses to commemorate your visit to the site of medieval art in this beautiful piazza.
Day 6: Venice Island
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: Carlton on the Grand Canal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
VENICE ISLAND Italian Beauties VENICE Take a private Boat Ride on the canals. Guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs and views of the Basilica. Glassblower demonstration and free time. Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Locals simply call Piazza San Marco “la piazza.” As paired with the smaller Piazzetta, it forms the social, religious, and political hub of Venice, which Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” St. Mark’s Basilica dominates the square, offering visitors a spectacular view of the great arches, marble embellishments, and the Romanesque carvings of its façade. Also gracing the square is Doge’s Palace – a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. The enclosed Bridge of Sighs, connecting the palace with the prison, is named for the prisoners sighs at seeing their last view of the Rio di Palazzo on their walk to the prison.
Day 7: Venice Island
Location: Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at Starhotels Metropole in Rome, Grand Hotel Mediterraneo and Hotel Royal Firenze in Florence, and Carlton on the Grand Canal in Venice Island.
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Meals
Enjoy a welcome dinner in Rome, light lunch next to Santa Croce Square in Florence, and a farewell dinner at your hotel in Venice. Daily breakfasts are also included.
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Guided Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing tours in Rome, Florence, and Venice, including visits to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum, Michelangelo’s David, and more.
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Transportation
Scenic drives between cities including Rome, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, and Venice.
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Special Experiences
Private boat ride on the canals of Venice, glassblower demonstration, and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for the tour director, driver, and local guides are not included.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Assisi (the Basilica of San Francesco)|Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City|Piazza del Duomo Pisa|Venice and its Lagoon
Mode of Transport
Scenic drives between cities, including a private boat ride on the canals of Venice.
Accommodation
Rome:Starhotels MetropoleFlorence:Grand Hotel MediterraneoFlorence:Hotel Royal FirenzeVenice Island:Carlton on the Grand Canal
Notes
The Vatican Museums are wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit.For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
Meals
6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinner
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes a welcome dinner in Rome, a light lunch next to Santa Croce Square in Florence, and a farewell dinner at your hotel in Venice. Daily breakfasts are also included.
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What special experiences are part of this tour?
Special experiences include a private boat ride on the canals of Venice, a glassblower demonstration, and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes scenic drives between cities such as Rome, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, and Venice. Additionally, there is a private boat ride on the canals of Venice.
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What guided sightseeing tours are included?
Guided sightseeing tours are included in Rome, Florence, and Venice. These tours cover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum, Michelangelo’s David, and more.
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What are the accommodation options during the tour?
Accommodations include stays at Starhotels Metropole in Rome, Grand Hotel Mediterraneo and Hotel Royal Firenze in Florence, and Carlton on the Grand Canal in Venice Island.
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Are flights included in the tour package?
No, international and domestic flights are not included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Are gratuities included in the tour package?
No, gratuities for the tour director, driver, and local guides are not included.
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What happens on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Rome and meet your Tour Director and traveling companions at 5 pm for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
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What activities are planned for the last day of the tour?
The tour ends with breakfast in the morning on the last day in Venice.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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