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 Globus 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 gives you the freedom to explore as you please with all the perks you'd expect from the expert travel planners at Globus. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, transportation, transfers between each tour city, and a knowledgeable Local Host in each destination to assist you upon request. We’ll also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers at the beginning and end of your tour if you wish!
• 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 mobile 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 return to Rome, see the Pantheon, and take pictures of the world-renowned Piazza Navona.
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Discover the magnificent St. Mary Major Basilica, one of the papal Basilicas with an optional guided tour. Become an Italian pizzaiolo with an interactive optional cooking class and master two Italian specialties: pizza and gelato. Enjoy your own creations included with a delicious meal. Delizioso!
Step into another country and visit glorious St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City, framed by St. Peter’s Basilica and Bernini’s colonnade. More Insider Picks are yours to discover on your GlobusGO mobile app Breakfast
Day 3 ROME
• The day is yours to explore as you please.
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Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you can build a lasting memory of this captivating city with an optional eBike tour to explore the treasures of Rome on this half-day guided adventure. Pedal past ancient sites including the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and much more!
Stroll to the Spanish Steps and saunter in Piazza del Popolo. More heavenly sights are at your fingertips on 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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Savor traditional fayre with an optional 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, explore the pedestrian-friendly center and browse the artisan leather stores. Stroll across Ponte Vecchio to admire the view and browse its glittering gold shops! More priceless Insider Picks are yours for the choosing on your GlobusGO mobile app Breakfast
Day 5 FLORENCE
• The day is yours to explore as you please.
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Discover the highlights of Florence’s artistic portfolio with an exclusive, guided optional visit to the Academy of Fine Arts and the Uffizi Gallery. See a different side of Tuscany with an optional excursion to the charming medieval town of San Gimignano, complete with a visit to a vineyard for a local wine and specialties tasting.
Spend free time strolling through the picturesque Palazzo Vecchio overlooking the Piazza della Signoria or enjoy an aperitif in elegant Piazza della Repubblica. These 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. Step into one of the world’s most celebrated locations with a guided walking tour featuring St. Mark’s Square, a showcase of beauty and historical importance, plus sights of the Doge’s Palace and the poignant Bridge of Sighs.
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Venice has had its fair share of notorious characters, why not join a fascinating “Ghost of Venice” optional guided walking tour through the alleys to hear about mysterious legends and stories. Prefer to explore another piece of Venetian culture? Why not join us for an unforgettable meal of local specialties in a traditional Venetian trattoria? The best of both worlds - delicious dishes in a delightful location! More hints on how to make the most of your time in Venice are at your fingertips with your GlobusGO mobile app Breakfast
Day 7 VENICE ISLAND
• The day is yours to explore as you please.
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Venice is unique and the best way to appreciate it is from the water. Treat yourself to a VIP lifestyle moment with an optional guided water taxi tour on the Grand Canal; or arrive in style for dinner and glide along Venice’s iconic canals during an optional gondola experience.
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.
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.
Hotel Cellai First-Class
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Via 27 Aprile, 14, 52r Florence Italy
Located in the historic heart of Florence, this upscale 55-room boutique property is housed in a restored 19th-century townhouse with elegant parlors, vaulted wooden ceilings and original Tuscan artwork. There is a bar in the antique library that works on an honor-system, a charming rooftop garden with city views and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout. Breakfast is served in a lavish mirrored room on a long table decked out with silver candelabras and complimentary tea, coffee and cake are served between 5 and 7 pm daily.
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.
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.