7 Days Venice to Rome.
Highlights Include: Venice, Grand Canal, Frari church, Verona, Cortona, Assisi, Rome.
Travel the stunning canals of Venice by Gondolier, re-enact famous scenes from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in Verona, picnic in the grounds of an Umbrian vineyard and wander through Rome at your leisure.
Romantic Italy
DAY 1 ARRIVE VENICE, ITALY: Upon arrival at the Venice airport you will be welcomed to Italy by your local tour director and transfer to your hotel. Speed across the Lagoon to your noble palace hotel with its amazing position right on the Grand Canal. Pulling up to your hotel’s own jetty you will not fail to be amazed as you enter the genuine historical monument of a 14th century Venetian Palace adorned with masterpieces by the likes of Tiepolo. Your Tour Director will assist with check in. In the evening your gondolier awaits to serenade you along the Grand Canal, through the Rialto Bridge to your romantic restaurant of choice.
Hotel Name: Londra Palace.
DAY 2 VENICE: Explore the romantic, less explored, side of Venice with your expert local guide today. Meander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and passageways in the old artisans’ quarter where picture postcard images seem to appear around every corner. Visit the Frari Church which houses masterpieces by Titian, Bellini & Canova.
Hotel Name: Londra Palace. (B)
DAY 3 VERONA: Travel back to dry land today, and the short distance to the Roman city of Verona, famed for its connection to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The family homes of Romeo and Juliet, the Capulets and Montagues, are still standing, today you have the chance for a private romantic moment together on Juliet’s balcony, or even renew wedding vows in this truly special location. The remainder of your day will be at leisure.
Hotel Name: Due Torri Hotel. (B)
DAY 4 UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN AND ASSISI: Join your driver-guide on a journey through to central Italy today and the stunning Tuscan countryside. Explore the region around Cortona, synonymous with the romantic novel and film “Under the Tuscan Sun”. The peace and tranquility of the views rolling across Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia are truly spectacular. Enjoy the remainder of the day in Assisi at leisure. Your hotel’s amazing spa sits within the 2000-year-old Roman structure of the building – truly unique. Rooms are in part of a converted church, many with incredible views over the dramatic Umbrian landscapes.
Hotel Name: Hotel Nun. (B)
DAY 5 ASSISI: Enjoy the morning at leisure or explore the fascinating town of Assisi. Then your afternoon begins at a family-run Umbrian vineyard, where in its heart a luxury picnic has been laid out for you in the serenity of the Italian countryside with the medieval city of Assisi as your backdrop. Take your time, as long as you want, your personal waiter will continue to serve estate wines as long as you may wish to linger.
Hotel Name: Hotel Nun. (B/L)
DAY 6 ASSISI / ROME: After a leisurely breakfast your driver will drive you to your hotel in Rome where you will enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. In the evening your driver will bring you to a local restaurant for a memorable farewell dinner.
Hotel Name: Hotel Rose Garden Palace. (B/D)
DAY 7 DEPART ROME: Transfer to Rome airport for your homebound flight. (B)
Customize to Suit
The above suggested itinerary can be customized to suit; more or less meals, different cities and/or sightseeing based on your clients’ interests. You name it, our expert group specialist professionals will put it together for you. Please call 1-800-818-8455, or simply complete the group request form, and we’ll get back to you with your proposal.
Inclusions
- Private airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 7
- Twin-bedded rooms in the 5-Star hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges and baggage handling
- 6 breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- 1 Dinner
- Services of an English-speaking local travel expert
- Travel by private, luxury, air-conditioned mini-coach
- Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges
- Portfolio of travel documents
- 24-hour emergency customer service while in Italy
Private Departures
Please Call 1-800-818-8455 for Group Rates on this Custom Group Journey
This suggested itinerary can be customized to suit; more or less meals, different cities and/or sightseeing based on your clients’ interests. You name it, our expert group specialist professionals will put it together for you. Please call 1-800-818-8455, or simply complete the group request form, and we’ll get back to you with your proposal.
Group Discounts
On custom journeys, discounts vary depending on group requirements. Typically, travel with a group of 20 and the 21st traveler receives a 100% discount* off the land portion of the vacation price. A second traveler receives a 100% discount* off the land on a group of 40 paying passengers.
*Per person prices are land only and based on two people sharing a room. Above dates represent “land start” date. Air: Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above. Journeys Connect can quote you the lowest possible GROUP airfare available on the day that you book. Minimum of 10 seats from same gateway. Less than 10 air seats will require full payment at time of booking. Single Room Supplement: On Request. Triple Room Reduction: On Request. Group discounts cannot be combined with our Triple Room discounts. Not valid on Specialty, Customized Vacations or River Cruises, optional extensions, extra nights, airfares, taxes and fees, flight supplements, or airport transfers. Other restrictions may apply. All passengers’ names must be advised before the discount is applied. *Group discount is on a twin-share basis only.
Contact Journeys Connect
Journeys Connect group and specialty services are available exclusively on a Business-to-Business basis, to travel industry professionals. If you are an individual interested in a Group Journey for 8 or more passengers, please do browse our collection and then contact your preferred Travel Agent and ask them to book through Journeys Connect.
Travel professionals, please call and speak with one of our Group Specialty Professionals:
1-800-818-8455