Renaissance Italy by Train Verona - Venice - Florence - Rome

Transport: U28335

Cabin Class: Economy

28 Jun

1. Verona

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About the destination: Set amid endless vineyards and cypress groves, this melange of Roman ruins, pink palazzi and fanciful sepulchres has a romantic beauty that is difficult to over-praise. Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet here, and would likely be amused to know that his imaginary lovers have become Verona’s hottest tourist attraction. Nonetheless, Verona has more to offer than just Romeo and Juliet. In Verona’s centre, Brà square, there is the almost perfectly preserved Roman Arena. Up via Mazzini from the Arena is piazza delle Erbe, where corny gadgets are sold amid the Renaissance palazzo of former Veronese merchants and has a lively atmosphere with pretty cafes and dazzling restaurants. Through an arch on the right are piazza dei Signori and the Tombs of the Scaligeri, the peculiar Gothic remnants of della Scalla, Verona’s medieval tyrants. The equestrian statue of Cangrande I, head of the Scalla clan is a glorification of raw power and can be visited at the museum of Castelvecchio. But if you are an incurable romantic, at 23 via Cappello you’ll find Juliet’s house, where lovers graffiti their hopeful pleas. The house where Romeo used to live is now a bar. This ancient city exudes history from every brick and is well worth a visit.

28 Jun

Accommodation

3 Nights

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Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel Des Arts, an IHG Hotel, Primary image

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Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel Des Arts, an IHG Hotel, Room amenity

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Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel Des Arts, an IHG Hotel, Room

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Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel Des Arts, an IHG Hotel, Breakfast meal

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Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel Des Arts, an IHG Hotel 8.9 Very good

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Verona - At 0.6 km from the centre

ROOM ONLY 1 bedroom double suite (full double bed) (king size bed, + sofa)

Located in Verona (Verona City Centre), Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel Des Arts, an IHG Hotel is a 4-minute walk from Porta Nuova and 7 minutes by foot from Piazza Bra. This upscale hotel is 0.4 mi...

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Hotel Indigo Verona - Grand Hotel Des Arts, an IHG Hotel

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8.9 Very good

Verona - At 0.6 km from the centre 39-045-595600

1 1 bedroom double suite (full double bed) (king size bed, + sofa)

Arena di Verona Opera - Ticket + 1h City guided walking tour

29 Jun

Tickets

2 Entrances ( Adults from 5 to 100 years old: 2 )

From 5 to 6 hours 17:40 Arena Opera Ticket + Guide

01 Jul

Transport from Verona to Venice

Italo NTV - italo8977

10:49 - Verona Porta Nuova

12:03 - Venezia Santa Lucia

PREMIUM_ECONOMY Nonstop Fare: Comfort (Semi Flex)

Cabin Class: COMFORT

01 Jul

2. Venice

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About the destination: Perhaps no city is as fabulous as Venice, a metropolis built upon pilings, a labyrinth poised over a lagoon. Venice has been called the drawing room of Europe, and indeed for centuries the city was a sanctuary for ideas and idealists, a crossroad of the Byzantine and Roman worlds. Today Venice is a different kind of drawing room. Wealthy visitors clamber into gondolas to gawk at the Byzantine palaces while being serenaded by accordionists and art appreciators stand on tiptoe for a glimpse of Renaissance masterpieces. No monument is as memorable as the city itself, so use the major sights only as an excuse for wandering. Venice revolves around piazza San Marco. The best feature of the mosaic-covered Basilica di San Marco is the Pala D’Oro, a glittering gold Byzantine bas-relief. The Torre dell’Orologio, left of San Marco, is a beautifully embellished clock tower. For culture vultures check the Accademia for the best of Venetian paintings. Some say that the tourist Venice is indeed Venice, but there are other Venices as well. To find them, wander away from the major sights and into the quieter outlying residential neighbourhoods, you won’t be disappointed, this maze of stone and colour exudes enchantment from every brick.

01 Jul

Accommodation

3 Nights

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EXCESS VENICE Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only, Primary image

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EXCESS VENICE Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only, View from room

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EXCESS VENICE Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only, Reception

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EXCESS VENICE Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only 9 Superb

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Venice - At 0.7 km from the centre

ROOM ONLY Junior suite, garden view

A stay at EXCESS VENICE Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only places you in the heart of Venice, within a 15-minute walk of Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from...

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EXCESS VENICE Boutique Hotel & Private Spa - Adults Only

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9 Superb

Venice - At 0.7 km from the centre 39-041-5231233

1 Junior suite, garden view

St Marks, Doges Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride

03 Jul

Tickets

2 Entrances ( Adults from 15 to 100 years old: 2 )

9 hours 09:00 St Marks, Doges Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride

04 Jul

Transport from Venice to Florence

Italo NTV - italo8911

11:05 - Venezia Santa Lucia

13:20 - Firenze Santa Maria Novella

PREMIUM_ECONOMY Nonstop Fare: Comfort (Semi Flex)

Cabin Class: COMFORT

04 Jul

3. Florence

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About the destination: Florence is as vital and beautiful today as when its wool and silk merchants and bankers revolutionized the economy of 13th century Tuscany, and the art of Dante and Michelangelo stunned the world. Florence was the centre of the Italian Renaissance. The fruits of the city’s rebirth are still evident in its seemingly endless array of museums, churches and palazzi. With its historic centre classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Duomo, the elegant and beautiful cathedral, dominates the city and is an unmistakable reference point in your wanderings. The River Arno, which cuts through the oldest part of the city, is crowned with the Ponte Vecchio bridge lined with shops and held up by stilts. Dating back to the 14th century, it is the only bridge that survived attacks during WWII. Standing by the river at night, when the city is illuminated with a myriad twinkling lights, is unforgettable. But more remains of Florence’s incomparable heritage than stones and paint, the city’s indomitable spirit has also survived the centuries, ensuring Florentine life today its liveliness and sophistication.

04 Jul

Accommodation

3 Nights

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Hotel Ville sull'Arno, Check-in/check-out kiosk

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Hotel Ville sull'Arno 9.5 Superb

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Florence - At 2.6 km from the centre

ROOM ONLY Double superior room

With a stay at Hotel Ville sull'Arno in Florence (Campo di Marte), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Historic Center - Downtown and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This luxury hotel is 2 mi (3....

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Florence - At 2.6 km from the centre 39-055-670971

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Hotel Ville sull'Arno

9.5 Superb

1 Double superior room

San Gimignano, Siena & Chianti Day Trip

05 Jul

Tickets

2 Entrances ( Adults: 2 )

10 hours and 30 minutes - 11 hours 08:45 Tour without a guided tour of Siena

07 Jul

Transport from Florence to Rome

Italo NTV - italo9923

11:43 - Firenze Santa Maria Novella

13:09 - Roma Tiburtina

Nonstop

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Economy Smart

07 Jul

4. Rome

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About the destination: Modern and old, past and present go side by side, all the time. Whether you are in Rome for 3 days, 3 weeks or 3 months, be prepared to step into the world’s biggest open air museum. Rome will seduce you and it will hardly leave you indifferent. It will surprise you, since has so much to offer to any visitor, and it’s beauty is just been merely blurred by time passing by. Rome is one of world's most photogenic cities - not surprising when you remember what's here - The Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, St Peter's Square, Spanish Steps, Colosseum... Whether you spend your time sightseeing, or lazing in cafés watching the world go by, it will be your turn to feature in your very own Roman Holiday. If you can plan to stay as long as a week, you won't run out of things to do and you'll still feel like you're leaving too soon.

07 Jul

Accommodation

3 Nights

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Hotel Splendide Royal - The Leading Hotels of the World 9 Superb

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Rome - At 1.7 km from the centre

ROOM ONLY Premium room

With a stay at Hotel Splendide Royal - The Leading Hotels of the World, you'll be centrally located in Rome, just a 3-minute walk from Via Veneto and 9 minutes by foot from Spanish Steps. This luxury...

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Hotel Splendide Royal - The Leading Hotels of the World

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9 Superb

Rome - At 1.7 km from the centre 39-06-421 689

1 Premium room

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

09 Jul

Tickets

2 Entrances ( Adults from 19 to 100 years old: 2 )

3 hours 10:00 Vatican Group - English

10 Jul

Transport from Rome to London

Return

EasyJet - U28326

13:25 - Roma, Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

15:05 - London, Gatwick (LGW)

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