Welcome to Rome!

Upon airport arrival, we shall be waiting to transport you to your hotel. 
Hotel standard check in time 3pm. You will receive information for the start of your circuit in the afternoon or this will be on the informative signs in the hotel reception.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: 1900PM - Evening we arrange a transfer to the Via Cavour area, a great introduction to Rome, where you will find restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese and interna­tional food.

NOTE: IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS on arrival at the hotel you will have your booking made but the guide of your trip will normally not arrive until the start of the included activities. YOUR TIME BEFORE THIS MOMENT IS THEREFORE FREE. At your hotel they can help you with all the information you need. | The schedules you will find in this itinerary are approximate. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the circuit, may adjust the schedules.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of Rome. Roman Coliseum and Vatican City. Evening transfer.

The morning starts with an early interesting city tour of the “Eternal City”, in which we will visit the Caracalla Baths, Venice Square, Circo Massimo, the Capitoline Hill and St. John Lateran. We enter the tiny state of the Vatican. The Vatican City is a principal centre of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. Admission to the Coliseum included. This building, which dates from the first century, was built for the purpose of organising entertainment for the Romans, such as gladiator combats. We have the chance to learn about the ancient society of the Roman Empire.

1830PM - In the evening we provide a transfer to Trastevere area. A stroll in the narrow cobbled streets of the Trastevere district reveals hidden treasures to us, such as some modest mediaeval churches, small shops with the most peculiar of objects or scenes of daily life. Many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve you local dishes. Other restaurants serving Indian, Chinese and international food can be found in this area. Return to hotel.

TODAY’S HIGLIGHTS: Tour with a local expert from Florence. View from Piazzale Michelangelo.

0800AM - We will leave Rome, heading north passing through the Tiber Valley.

Upon arrival in FLORENCE, Our first contact with the Renaissance city is Piazzale Michelangelo, a viewpoint with marvellous views of the city. Don’t forget to take your camera! 

Walking tour with local guide, lasting two and a half hours. We visit the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vechio, Straw Market, Piazza Republica, Palacio Vecchio.

Free afternoon to explore and visit the city’s historical markets and museums. The city has many restaurants that offer a wide variety of local and international food, where you can dine. Return to hotel.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Boat on Venice’s Canal. Visit and admission to the St. Mark's Basilica. Admire the technique of crafting Murano Glass.

0815AM - Today we enjoy stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains.

Venice, arrival at Tronchetto Gate where we take the boat and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. Comprehensive tour with a local guide to St. Mark’s Square and the interior of St. Mark’s Basilica (admission included). Visit to the Murano Glass Factory where we will see a demonstration of how this ancient glass is made.

Free afternoon.

1900PM - Return to firm land and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in the Mestre district

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Breathtaking landscapes. Dinner included.

0800AM - We will depart from Venice, crossing the Po Valley travelling to Austria.

Arrival to Innsbruck, time to stroll in the historic centre and have lunch. After this, we travel along a very pretty scenic road between the mountains to Kitzbuhel – Arrival and time to see this picturesque little village, a famous ski resort where we can enjoy the snow for a large part of the year!

Free time. Transfer to the hotel and dinner included (vegetarian option possible).

NOTE: In case of few travellers on the trip, the journey from Venice to Innsbruck may be done by a train.

TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Alpine cable car. Salzburg, the city of Mozart. Cruise on a lake.

0800AM - Depart Kitzbuhel, we travel between mountains to Salzburg, our guide accompanies us to the most beautiful streets of the historic centre of this city declared a World Heritage site. We then go on our way between lakes and mountains. A very beautiful scenic stage in the Alps.

We stop at St. Wolfgang, a famous place of pilgrimage in Austria.

We continue to Traunkirchen along with the very beautiful Traunsee lake, where we include a cruise on the lake to see four castles and disembarking in Gmunden.

Continuation to Vienna, arriving approx. 2045PM.

NOTE: The schedules in winter time might be modified in order to take advantage of sunlight. 

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Vienna city tour. Gardens of the immense Schön­brunn Palace. Evening transfer.

0900AM - Vienna- start with a scenic sightseeing tour of Vienna to know the most important places of interest including the Opera, the Museum of Fine Arts and Natural History, Parliament, the Royal Theatre, City Hall and the University. Passing by the Church of San Carlos, we arrive to the Belvedere Palace where we will walk through the gardens from where we are offered a fabulous view of the city. (If the English-speaking group has fewer than fifteen people, the tour can be conducted in both English and Spanish).

Directly afterwards, we head the Schönbrunn Palace where visitors can stroll around and enjoy its beautiful gardens.

In the evening we go to the City Hall Square to enjoy the lighting and the nightlife in the neighbouring streets, and where we will have dinner with cuisines from around the world (including Austrian, Chinese, Indian and Italian). Return to hotel.

After breakfast, end of our services. Hotel standard check out time 11am.

Self arrangement to airport or may add in additional service (optional) for hotel-airport transfer.

Remark/Note: You can take for tour option 2 - Tour continue to Budapest on Day 8, overnight and tour end at Budapest on Day 9. Check with us for the programs itinerary and tour price for Tour Code: 26724_Classical Symphony with Budapest.