Venice & Florence

On arrival in Venice your Italian story starts when you are transferred to your hotel by water taxi. For your first night in Venice, choose one of our handpicked hotels, either 4* or 5* on a B&B basis.

Relax on your free day in Venice today and take it easy as you wander the narrow streets and sit with an Italian coffee in one of the pretty squares. Cross the waterways on the historic bridges and soak up the sights and sounds of this iconic water city. Make sure you have your camera with you, as the beauty of Venice should be captured at every turn. Find a traditional pizzeria for lunch and let Venice envelope you. Or, choose one of our optional excursions which are bookable at a supplement and get to know the city and beyond.

Enjoy a second free day in Venice today and get to know the water city better. Delve into the history of Venice by visiting a museum or two and spend some time in one of the historic cafes in the squares, where you'll be walking in the footsteps of some famous guests. Find the city's best gelato and relax with an Italian coffee while you watch the locals go by. Or, choose one of our optional excursions which are bookable at a supplement and discover the city through its food and drink.

Use your free morning in Venice this morning to do any lastminute souvenir shopping and for taking lots of photos before you leave. Then either walk or take your private transfer to the station where you'll catch your train to Florence. Travelling over lunchtime your train goes through Veneto, into Email-Romogna, and through the beautiful Tuscan countryside before arriving in Florence. This highspeed train takes just over two hours to get you from Venice to Florence, where, on arrival, you can walk to your nearby hotel. Choose one of our 4* hotels, on a B&B basis.

Relax on your free day in Florence today and spend some time getting to know the city. This Italian city of art is a cultural hub where you can visit a gallery or two or just wander around town and marvel at the incredible architecture. Every building in Florence is a work of art. Take some time to sit at a pavement café with an Italian coffee and just watch the world go by. Or, choose one of our optional excursions which are bookable at a supplement.

On your second free day in Florence, visit some of the many high street and boutique shops and pick up some souvenirs, wander the streets with a gelato and find a traditional Italian restaurant to sample some of the city's pasta dishes for lunch. Take some quiet time in the cathedral or simply stroll around soaking up the atmosphere. Or, choose one of our optional excursions.