ITALY BY TRAIN - ROME, FLORENCE AND VENICE

Day 1: BOGOTA - ROME

Departure from your city of origin with final destination Rome. Overnight on board.

Day 2: ROME

Arrival at the airport in Rome, the Italian capital known as the Eternal City. Transfer to the hotel. Depending on arrival time, rest of the day at leisure to start exploring this romantic and historic city. The afternoon is the most magical time of the day in Rome, when the streets take on an even more enchanting character. Stroll through the picturesque streets and charming squares while enjoying its world-famous gastronomy. Overnight in Rome.

Day 3: ROME

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy and discover the eternal city. Learn about the history of this empire, from its birth to the gladiator fights at the Colosseum* with a guided tour, and appreciate the preserved corners of ancient Rome at the Forum and the Palatine Hill. We recommend the optional Piazzas and Fountains of Rome tour** and dinner in an authentic Italian restaurant***. Accommodation in Rome.

* Times and days in Rome may change depending on the availability of Colosseum tickets. All-inclusive excursions are already guaranteed.

** Optional Excursion Rome's Squares and Fountains: Take a pleasant stroll through the artistic heart of Rome to visit its most symbolic squares and fountains! Visit Piazza Navona, the most elegant of all Rome's squares and home to Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers. See the Church of San Luigi, the incredible Pantheon and the legendary Trevi Fountain, an icon of the city. Finally, pay a visit to the famous Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna, the most photogenic place in the city!

*** Optional authentic Italian dinner at a restaurant in Campo Di Fiori: enjoy an evening of authentic Italian cuisine in the beautiful Campo Di Fiori square, nestled in the historic heart of Rome. Soak up the atmosphere while tasting Italian dishes at a local restaurant. 

Day 4: ROME

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will enjoy a free day in Rome. You may want to visit the Vatican, follow in the footsteps of the greats in the ancient streets of the old city or simply enjoy a delicious Italian gelato. However you choose to spend your day, Rome will enchant you with its old-world charm and unparalleled views. We suggest you take the optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel* and a fantastic evening experience in the Italian capital**. Accommodation in Rome.

* Optional guided tour withoutcolas de los Museos Vaticanos, la Basílica de San Pedro y la Capilla Sixtina: ¡Explore los invaluables tesoros que albergan los Museos Vaticanos y la Capilla Sixtina! Visite la Sala de Pío Clementino, el Belvedere de Laocoon and Apollo, the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Candelabra, the Gallery of Tapestries and the incredible Sistine Chapel. Afterwards, discover the incredible St. Peter's Basilica and the evocative St. Peter's Square, dominated by the imposing Michelangelo's Dome.

Note: Optional tour available only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

** Optional Rome by night tour - Baroque Rome, with dinner: A night view of Rome, with the splendid illuminated squares away from the daytime hustle and bustle. The enchanting Spanish Steps, the fairytale setting of the Trevi Fountain, the majesty of the Pantheon and the baroque Piazza Navona, a route structured to take you back in time and evoke the times of Fellini's "Dolce Vita". The tour will end with a typical Roman dinner.

Day 5: ROME - FLORENCE

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, pick up at the hotel and transfer to the train station to take the high-speed train to Florence, the heart of the Italian Renaissance, and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the city and Italian cuisine in this gastronomic center*. Overnight in Florence.

* Optional dinner in Florence

Day 6: FLORENCE

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will head to the historic center for a guided walking tour of Florence and discover the hidden secrets of the capital of Tuscany. We will start by discovering the elegant Piazza Repubblica, before heading to the Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, a building inside which a local market is held. We will continue exploring the streets of Florence before arriving at the beautiful and well-known Ponte Vecchio, the most emblematic bridge of the city and one of its main symbols. We will then stroll through Piazza della Signoria, the heart of medieval Florence, with the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. We will finish the tour admiring Piazza San Giovanni, home to the impressive Florence Cathedral, with its iconic dome by Brunelleschi and the famous Giotto's Bell Tower. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to continue exploring the captivating sights of Florence. Why not explore the city in more depth with one of our optional excursions? Overnight in Florence.

* Optional visit to the Uffizi: The Uffizi Gallery, designed in the mid-sixteenth century by Giorgio Vasari, consists of 90 museum rooms that house the most important and famous paintings in the history of art: works by Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, as well as numerous paintings by Flemish and Dutch painters displayed in chronological order. A visit to this museum is a real time travel through art.

Please note that this activity can be purchased up to 30 days prior to departure.

Please note that this optional activity is not available on Mondays.

** Optional Half Day Tour to Pisa and the Leaning Tower: No trip to Italy is complete without a photo at the iconic Leaning Tower, so don't miss the opportunity to take a day trip to Pisa. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Piazza dei Miracoli and its monuments and visit the spectacular Cathedral of Pisa before spending time at the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa, learning all about the history of this university city along the way.

Día 7°- FLORENCIA - VENECIA

Desayuno en el hotel. A la hora indicada, traslado a la estación de tren para tomar el tren de alta velocidad a Venecia Mestre. Construida sobre más de 100 pequeñas islas, Venecia es un placer para explorar a pie mientras te pierdes en las calles laberínticas, tropezando con cafés escondidos y joyas culturales en el camino. Sal y descubre los numerosos encantos de esta ciudad eterna, como la inmensa Piazza San Marco. Alojamiento en Venecia Mestre.

Day 8: VENICE

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, visit the sights of the beautiful city of Venice. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the City of Water to learn about its history, culture and artistic heritage. Stroll through the most emblematic neighborhoods, see Venice's famous markets and visit the iconic Rialto Bridge. The rest of the day is at your disposal to continue discovering this unique city at your own pace. We recommend you to enjoy a typical Venetian gondola ride* or an excursion to discover the islands of Murano and Burano**. Accommodation in Venice Mestre.

* Optional excursion with gondola ride: one of the most famous features of Venice is its historic gondolas - you can be part of this legacy! Experience an unforgettable gondola ride through the enchanting canals of Venice, including the iconic Grand Canal - the ultimate Venetian experience! Please note: Please note that this is a shared gondola (up to five people per gondola), so you may have to share with other people.

** Optional half-day excursion to Murano and Burano: discover the most beautiful islands of Venice, enjoying the enchanting scenery of the Venetian lagoon. The tour includes two stops to visit Murano and Burano and discover their typical handicraft products: the centuries-old glass processing in Murano, the fine lace in Burano. Enjoy the colorful original buildings while touring this charming area.

Day 9°: VENICE - BOGOTA

Breakfast. At the agreed time in the morning transfer to Madrid airport to take the flight to Bogota.