Three coins in a fountain? How about three fantastic Italian cities in one week? Come to Italy with triple the tastes and traditions in Rome, Florence, and Venice. Explore by bike, boat, and tastebuds on this Independent City Stay in Italy’s most loved destinations. See the ancient sites of the Eternal City; fall in love with the romance of Venice; and indulge the senses with la dolce vita in Florence.
Your Globus Independent tour delivers all the perks you'd expect from Globus, plus the I-Time you crave to explore on your own. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, and a Local Host in each city to assist you. We’ll also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers at the beginning and end of your tour, if you wish.
Notes: Rome - the 2025 Jubilee Year events may necessitate changes in the sequence of activities or the omission of certain events/places. Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, but it may be subject to change.
• Welcome to Rome! A Globus Local Host will be waiting to welcome you at the hotel between 5pm and 7pm. Free time this afternoon.
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Join us for an optional dinner at an elegant restaurant just steps away from the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Your exquisite four-course meal features fresh ingredients and a delightful atmosphere.
There’s so much to love in Roma. After all, spelled backwards, it’s amor – the word for love. Find the perfect pasta and seafood, bakeries and wine bars, and afternoons of aperitivo specialties – all at the touch of your GlobusGO app
Day 2 ROME
• Follow your local guide for a walking tour around the Eternal city. Toss a coin in the Trevi fountain to guarantee you’ll be back to Rome, see the Pantheon and take pictures of the world- renowned Piazza Navona.
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Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you can build a lasting memory of this sumptuous city with an optional eBike tour to explore the treasures of Rome on this half-day guided adventure. Pedal past the ancient sites of the Colosseum, Circus Maximus and more!
Step in another country and visit magnificent St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City, framed by St. Peter’s Basilica and Bernini’s colonnade. More hints are available on your GlobusGo app Breakfast
Day 3 ROME
• The day is yours to explore as you please.
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Become an Italian pizzaiolo with an interactive optional cooking class in a 17th-century palazzo with a professional chef to master two Italian specialties: pizza and gelato. Enjoy your own creations included with a delicious meal. Delizioso!
Take the free time you crave with a stroll to the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. More must-see sights are all at your fingertips with your GlobusGO mobile app Breakfast
Day 4 ROME–FLORENCE
• Travel by high-speed train to Florence. Walk with your local guide through Piazza del Duomo; sculpture-studded Piazza della Signoria, the heart of the city’s political life since the 14th century; and Santa Croce Square. Also admire medieval Ponte Vecchio, the arched, stone merchant bridge spanning the Arno River.
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Today's I-Time Tips
Enjoy an optional traditional Steak Florentine dinner at a local restaurant in vibrant Piazza Santa Croce. A scrumptious dessert and unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks are included, so be sure to bring your appetite!
During your free time why not browse the artisan leather and gold shop to pick up an authentic Florentine memento. Consult your GlobusGo app for more ideas Breakfast
Day 5 FLORENCE
• The day is yours to explore as you please.
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See more of Tuscany with an optional excursion to the charming medieval town of San Giminiano. To complete the Tuscan experience this excursion also includes time at a vineyard for a local wine and specialties tasting.
Spend free time strolling through the picturesque Palazzo Vecchio overlooking the Piazza della Signoria and the replica of Michelangelo’s David. This and more magical moments can be found on your GlobusGO mobile app! Breakfast
Day 6 FLORENCE–VENICE ISLAND
• Travel by high-speed train to Venice. Guided walking tour features St. Mark’s Square and sights of Doge’s Palace and the poignant Bridge of Sighs.
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This evening why not join us for an unforgettable meal in a traditional Venetian trattoria? Don’t miss the chance to sample delicious specialties in a delightful location!
More hints on how to make to most of your time in Venice can be found on your GlobusGo app Breakfast
Day 7 VENICE ISLAND
• The day is yours to explore as you please.
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Venice is a unique city and the best way to really appreciate it is from the water, even better if you are relaxing in the most authentic mode of Venetian transport- the gondola. Join an optional excursion and be steered around Venice’s iconic canals by an expert gondolier.
Take time to indulge in the traditions of Venice spritz and cicchetti. Your GlobusGO mobile app can point you in the right direction to find the best tables in town Breakfast
Day 8 VENICE ISLAND
• Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Accommodations
Rome
Florence
Florence
Venice Island
Starhotels Metropole Superior First-Class
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Via Principe Amedeo 3 Roma Italy
This elegant 236 room modern boutique style hotel is perfectly placed. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property and there is also a fitness room. Tempting international dishes and Roman specialties can be savored in the intimate restaurant and for a refreshing break there is a stylish bar offering all day drinks, cakes, and light bites.
Executive Hotel First-Class
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Via Curtatone, 5 Firenze Italy
Located in the center of Florence and next to the River Arno, this hotel has 48 air-conditioned guest rooms, fully furnished with a flat-screen TV, mini-bar, and electronic safety box. The elegant lounge bar offers delicious and refreshing drinks, while the restaurant offers local and international cuisine with a twist. Free Internet is available throughout the property.
Leonardo Da Vinci Superior Tourist-Class
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Via Guido Monaco, 12 Florence Italy
Located on the doorstep of the Fortezza da Basso Exhibition Centre, the hotel has 71 elegant, air-conditioned rooms, all fully furnished with an LED satellite TV, Free W-iFi access, minibar, safe, desk and a private bathroom equipped with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, made with fresh, sustainable products, choose between the American-style buffet breakfast or the continental breakfast served at the table in pure Tuscan style, with typical products of the area with a wide range of healthy options without preservatives, with freshly baked pastries and locally produced organic ingredients.
Carlton on the Grand Canal First-Class
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Santa Croce, 578 Venezia Italy
A plush traditional Venetian style hotel set in a majestic four story building with refined interiors such as Murano glass wall lamps and gilt-edged furniture. Perfectly placed on the Grand Canal, with a vaporetto stop right outside and close to the main train station, this property offers great transportation access with the Rialto Bridge close by. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property which has an elegant fine-dining restaurant, a lobby bar, and a lovely rooftop terrace where drinks are served with views of the spired city skyline as a backdrop. 145 air-conditioned classically styled guestrooms offer coffee/tea-making facilities.