Florence and Venice from Rome: 2 day tour by train, Small Group | La Vacanza Travel

Florence and Venice from Rome: 2 day tour by train, Small Group

Duration: 2 days
Destination: Italy, Lazio, Rome
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  • 2 days
  • Rome
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Overview

Day 1: Rome–Venice–Florence
Pick up service from your hotel/apartment to the train station, Meeting with our assistant and departure by train to Venice.
Arrival in Venice after 3h 45m. Upon arrival, let's start with a walking tour through the bridges and canals. Visit St. Mark's Square with the Basilica. See the Campanile, the Ducal Palace, the famous Bridge of Sighs. Free time for lunch and shopping. You can end your tour in Venice with a “Gondola ride” (optional). In the afternoon departure to Florence, arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Florence-Rome
Enjoy a full day in Florence is noted for the culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. Let yourself be guided by our assistant for shopping, eating, and everything will be easier. In the afternoon 2 hours visit of the city with professional guide, you also includes the “Accademia Gallery” where you can admire Michelangelo's David. at the end departure to Rome, arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Itinerary

Day 1: Venice 1° Day

Stop At: Rome, Rome, Lazio
Pick-up service from Hotel/Apartment to Train Station, meeting with tour assistant and departure by fast train to Venice Santa Lucia.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia, Fondamenta Santa Lucia, 30121 Venice Italy
Arrival at the Venice train station after approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. Construction of Santa Lucia railway station began in 1860 under the Austrian Empire. In order to make room for both the station building and its forecourt, a convent and the Church of Santa Lucia were demolished in 1861. The station in turn took up the name of this church. The current station building is one of the few modernist buildings facing the Grand Canal.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges of the Grand Canal. It is famous for both its architecture and its history. For years it was the fulcrum of Venice's economy.
The name "Rialto" comes from "Rivus altus", which in Italian means "deep canal", indicating that it is a flood-free area.
The structure of the bridge is similar to the previous ones, collapsed twice and burned on various occasions, and consists of two inclined ramps joined by a portico in the centre.
Crossing the Rialto Bridge you will reach the Rialto Market, a colorful place where fruit and vegetables are sold. The Market has ancient origins and has been held in this place since 1097.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
San Marco is one of the most fascinating squares in the world, so much so that Napoleon Bonaparte called it "the most beautiful hall in Europe".
It was built in the 9th century and paved in 1177, 100 years after its construction.
Piazza San Marco is the lowest area of Venice and, therefore, it is the first area to flood with high water. In these cases, the municipality of Venice installs walkways to allow the regular transit of pedestrians. If you are lucky (or unlucky, depending on your tastes), you will be able to see the square full of water.
The most important buildings in the square are the Basilica of San Marco, the Palazzo Ducale, the Correr Museum, the Campanile and the Clock Tower.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice Italy
Originally this building was supposed to be an extension of the Doge's Palace. The first construction of the Basilica of San Marco began in the year 828 and ended in the year 832 to house the body of the Apostle Saint Mark brought from Alexandria as protector of the city.
The construction of the current basilica began in 1063 in Byzantine style to represent the power of the prosperous Venetian Republic. This basilica was built respecting the model of two basilicas of the ancient imperial city of Byzantium with a central plan in the shape of a Greek cross, five large domes and a particular blend of ancient and oriental art. The result is a splendid and successful combination of styles.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
The Ducal Palace was probably built between the 10th and 11th centuries on the basis of a central fortified nucleus. The first renovation was carried out in the 12th century with Doge Sebastiano Ziani who transformed the fortress into an elegant palace.
Between 1339 and 1342 during the reign of Bartolomeo Gradenigo, the palace began to take on its current form. Doge Francesco Foscari extended the palace in 1424 until it reached the Basilica of San Marco.
In the early 17th century, the architect Antonio Contin added the New Prisons across the canal, connecting them to the palace with the Bridge of Sighs, where the inmates passed on their way to the new prisons. In 1797, after the fall of the Republic of Venice, the palace was adapted to house the administrative offices.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Campanile di San Marco, Sestiere San Marco 328, 30124 Venice Italy
The Campanile of San Marco is one of the symbols of the city of Venice. Venetians affectionately call him "El parón de casa" (The master of the house).
At 98.6 meters high, it is one of the tallest bell towers in Italy. It stands majestically in Piazza San Marco in front of the basilica. Simple in shape, it consists of a fluted brick barrel, having a side of 12 meters and approximately 50 meters high, above which is the arched belfry. The bell tower is in turn surmounted by a die, on whose faces two walking lions and the female figures of Venice (Justice) are alternately depicted. Everything is completed by the pyramid-shaped spire, on top of which, mounted on a rotating platform to function as a weather vane, is the golden statue of the archangel Gabriel. The base of the building is embellished, on the side facing the basilica, by Sansovino's Loggia.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ponte dei Sospiri, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30100 Venice Italy
The Bridge of Sighs is located in the historic center of Venice, right behind Piazza San Marco, it is the only bridge in the city that is completely closed. Nowadays it is also known as the "lovers' bridge": legend says that to declare eternal love, you must kiss under the bridge during a gondola ride.
The true history of the Bridge, however, is very different: the fact that it connected the Palazzo Ducale and the Palazzo delle Prigioni is no coincidence! In fact, it served as a security passage to move prisoners from the Court to the Prisons and vice versa.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy
Try the water bus experience in Venice.
The Grand Canal is the main waterway in Venice (about 4 km long). The Grand Canal has an inverted "S" shape and divides the city into two parts, each of which groups together three districts. The width of the Grand Canal varies from 30 to 70 meters and its maximum depth is 5 meters. The Grand Canal is crossed by four bridges, the oldest is that of Rialto (1591). The other three bridges over the Grand Canal are those of the Scalzi, the Accademia and finally the Constitution Bridge, the latter designed by the architect Calatrava (inauguration 11 September 2008). Follow the course of this famous canal to discover the secrets of a unique city.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gondola Danieli, Riva degli Schiavoni, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Enjoy a tour about the gondola (optional not included) the traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian lagoon. It is similar to a canoe. It is propelled by a gondolier, who uses a rowing oar, which is not fastened to the hull, in a sculling manner and acts as the rudder.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Arrival in Florence in the late afternoon, transfer to a 4-star hotel or similar, accommodation in the rooms.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: One night 4-stars hotel in Florence included continental breakfast. Rates not include city taxes, pay directly.

Day 2: Florence 2°Day

Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Enjoy the full day a tuo piacere with your professional tour Assistant.
Florence is noted for its culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments such as Palazzo Vecchio, the Church of San Lorenzo, Santa Maria del Fiore (built by Brunelleschi). The nearby Campanile (designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery are also highlights. But Florence is also an important city for Italian fashion, being one of the 15 fashion capitals of the world. Have all day for yourself to do what you prefer to do. For lunch, you have many options such as bars, typical restaurants, pizzerias but the most famous dish in Florence is the Florentine steak with good red wine. Let yourself be guided by the tour guide for shopping, eating, sightseeing and everything will be easier.
In the afternoon 2 hours visit of the city with professional guide
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50122, Florence Italy
You will visit the Accademy Gallery where inside is the David, Michelangelo's famous sculpture. Michelangelo’s David at the “Accademia in addition to the work of David, there are also other sculptures and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Duomo, Duomo, Florence, Tuscany
The cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Visit from outside), with its beautiful dome projected by Brunelleschi, is the cathedral of Florence. Construction began in 1296, Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio and was structurally completed by 1436, with the dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. The exterior of the basilica is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink, bordered by white, and has an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival façade by Emilio De Fabris.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Battistero di San Giovanni, Piazza San Giovanni, 50122, Florence Italy
The Baptistery of San Giovanni (visit outside) is located in Piazza Duomo, in front of the Cathedral of S. Maria del Fiore, it is one of the most important monuments in Florence.
The origins of the monument are not certain. It is thought to have been built on the ruins of an ancient Roman temple dedicated to the God Mars around the 4th-5th century AD. The first mention dates back to 897 when it was referred to as a basilica. In 1128 it officially became the city's baptistery, where the baptism rite took place.
The baptistery, named after the patron saint of the city, is characterized by an octagonal plan, covered by a dome with eight segments covered on the outside by a pyramid roof. The exterior of the building is decorated with white Carrara marble and green Prato marble, characteristic of Florentine Romanesque architecture.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Campanile di Giotto, Piazza del Duomo Historical Center, 50122, Florence Italy
Adjacent to the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is the Bell Tower designed by Giotto (visit outside). Giotto's Bell Tower is the majestic bell tower of the Cathedral and one of the masterpieces of Italian Gothic. The Bell Tower has a square base of approximately 15 meters per side with corner reinforcements that rise up to the horizontal cantilevered crown located at a height of 84.7 metres.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy
Piazza della Signoria has been at the center of Florence's political life since the 14th century. The Square has seen important historical events and great triumphs take place, such as the return of the Medici in 1530.
The famous sculptures located in Piazza della Signoria have references to the political events of Florence. The David (the original is located in the Accademia Gallery) was created by Michelangelo and positioned in front of Palazzo Vecchio to symbolize the power of the Florentine Republic in contrast with the tyranny of the Medici. Hercules and Cacus (1534) by Bandinelli instead symbolizes the physical power of the family.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, 50125, Florence Italy
Built near a Roman-era crossing, the Ponte Vecchio was until 1218 the only bridge that crossed the Arno in Florence.
Above Ponte Vecchio you can see a part of the beautiful Vasari Corridor. This corridor, built in 1565 by Giorgio Vasari, passes just above the goldsmith shops that currently stand on either side of the bridge. Commissioned by the Medici, it allowed them to move from Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti without having to cross the streets of Florence, in complete safety. At the time of the construction of the Corridor, the butchers' shops were gathered on the Ponte Vecchio, whose activity probably disturbed the passage of the Medici, who in 1593 had them moved, replacing them with the more "decorous" goldsmith shops.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Stazione di Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Piazza della Stazione 1, 50123, Florence Italy
Departure by fast train to Rome. Arrival after approximately 2 hours, transfer service to your hotel/apartment.
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Pick-up and drop off at your Hotel/Accommodation (centrally located)
  • 2nd class High Speed Train tickets (1st optional) Rome - Venice - Florence - Rome
  • 1 night accommodation in Florence in a 4 stars hotel breakfast included
  • Professional Tour Assistant for 2 days
  • 2 hours professional guide in Florence included admissiont ticket Accademia Gallery
  • Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
  • Accommodation included: 1 night
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
  • Entry/Admission - Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia
  • Entry/Admission - Galleria dell'Accademia
  • Entry/Admission - Canal Grande
  • Entry/Admission - Stazione di Firenze Santa Maria Novella

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips
  • “Gondola ride” (optional)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Confirmation at the same time of booking
  • Child rate applies only with 1 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
  • Provide the correct phone number and international country code
  • One day before call to confirm the pick up
  • check that you provide all the details to the agency
  • Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
  • Time for pick up at the hotel must be confirmed the day before between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm on the emergency phone or whatsapp
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&breakfast, accomodations.. The address must to be provided on the reservation.
Please contact customer services one day before the tour to confirm the pickup time.


Departure Time

06:30 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 days


User's Reviews

seamus484

10 Oct, 2019

The two day tour of Venice and Florence was great. Our tour guide, Catherina was exceptional and very knowledgeable about each city and things to see and enjoy. She provided a nice pace for touring with time for shopping, relaxing and enjoying each city to the fullest. I highly recommend this tour and specifically Catherina. She was extremely personable and willing to work with us to tailor the tour to meet our interests and maximize her knowledge of the cities. She was a delight to travel with and when we return for our next trip to Italy, we look forward to spending more time with her on our next adventure.

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