Italy and French Riviera
Overview
Let’s take you to the famous French Riviera; one of the first modern resort areas since the 18th Century, initially as a winter health resort, & later became the playground & vacation spot of British, Russian, & other elites, such as Queen Victoria, Tsar Alexander II & King Edward VII. It became home to many members of the Rothschild family & was frequented by famous artists & writers as well as wealthy Americans & Europeans by the 20th century. Explore Rome & Vatican with their historical landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica of Vatican & the ancient Colosseum, to the famous Leaning Tower at Campo dei Miracoli in Pisa & proceed to the floating Venice City with an extension to Milan & St. Paul de Vence; one of the oldest medieval towns with its modern & contemporary art museums & galleries.
Highlights
- Walk the famous French Riviera
- At Rome’s ancient Colosseum
- Time at the field of Miracles
- Luxury souvenir shopping
- Savor the local cuisines
- Cultural encounters & interaction
- Tour the works of Leonardo da Vinci
- Monaco’s grand prix experience
- At Cannes’ beautiful Sea Promenade
- Various ancient iconic monuments
Itinerary
Arrival at Rome Airport and panoramic city guided tour.
You will visit the ancient Colosseum, the beautiful Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. After that, shop along Via Condotti, one of Rome's most elegant shopping streets for a short time. In the late afternoon transfer to your Hotel.
Rest of the day is free at leisure with dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: At the Hotel
Basis: Half Board
Breakfast at the hotel, with a morning orientation tour in Vatican City, and later travel to Florence. During the way stop at Piero Tucci Leather Factory for discounted shopping. Dinner at a local restaurant. Check in at the hotel and overnight in Florence area.
Overnight: At the Hotel
Basis: Half Board
After breakfast departure to Pisa. Orientation tour including the famous Leaning Tower at Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) and proceed to Florence for a guided tour that ends in the Straw Market with its famous wild boar mascot.
Spend time at leisure for shopping and dinner at a restaurant before coming back to the hotel.
Overnight: At the Hotel
Basis: Half Board
After breakfast departure to Venice. At Tronchetto pier take a private boat to St. Mark’s Square and after an orientation tour of the city enjoy an optional gondola ride to the famous canals.
Spend some time visiting the very heart of Venice, just a few yards from Piazza S. Marco and right behind the Bridge of Sighs, one of the lagoon’s biggest and most famous artistic glass factory: “Vecchia Murano”.
Heading for the Venice mainland, with your dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight: At the Hotel
Basis: Half Board
Today after breakfast we travel to Milan. City tour to admire Castello Sforzesco (Sforza’s Castle) with works of Leonardo da Vinci. Photo stop at the magnificent Gothic Duomo (cathedral).
Time at leisure for shopping in the fashion capital of possibility to an optional excursion to Serravalle Outlet. Dinner at a restaurant and overnight in Milan surrounding.
Overnight: At the Hotel
Basis: Half Board
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we travel to the pearls of Côte d’Azur.
First stop in Monaco where you see Casino Square, Grand Prix Circuit, Palace of Monaco. On the way to Cannes stop in Eze Village to visit a local Parfumerie. Then proceed to Cannes and admire the Sea Promenade, Boulevard de la Croisette and Film Festival Center. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight.
Overnight: At the Hotel
Basis: Half Board
After breakfast we continue our tour and enjoy a highlight visit to the picturesque hilltop town of St. Paul de Vence. Marvel at the many art galleries and little shops. Then, turn to the glittering Mediterranean Sea and arrive in Nice, “Queen of the Riviera.” Orientation tour along Promenade of Anglais and Place Massena. Dinner at a restaurant and return to the area of Cannes for overnight at hotel.
Overnight: At the Hotel
Basis: Half Board
Breakfast at hotel and time at leisure before heading to the airport for your outbound flight.
Basis: Bed & Breakfast
End of Tour
Includes
- 07 Nights’ accommodation
- Daily buffet breakfast
- 07 dinners at a restaurant or hotel
- Local guide at disposal for the entire tour
- Boat transfer in Venice
- Entrance in a perfume factory
Excludes
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