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HEART of ITALY - 11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS

At Your Own Pace

11 days / 10 nights
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Languages English Duration 11 days / 10 nights Airline
We will take you through a powerful quintet Veneto (Venezia),  Tuscany (Florence) , Umbria (Perugia); Lazio (Rome) and Lombardy (Milan).  

Five Italian regions with a vast variety of art treasures, mesmerizing architecture and historical landmarks, some of them considered UNESCO’s World Heritage.  

Five powerhouse cities intertwined by a common heritage: yet different past and present experiences for those with an inquisitive appetite for knowledge and beauty. If you are a foodie, here there is an opportunity for you to be delighted with a taste of authentic local cuisine. 

 “Friend with Vene-feet”: Walking has benefits but walking Venice is the ultimate experience. Guided tour in the morning wandering around Venice from the majestic San Marco square, the magnificent palaces and churches.

Take the afternoon free for the so desired “gondola” trip across the channel and the Bridge of Sighs. Breakfast is included.

Train ride to Florence  (approx. 2 ¼ hours) from Venice (Santa Lucia)  to Firenze (Santa Maria Novella). Accommodation in Downtown Firenze. Both Breakfast and Dinner are included.

 “The birthplace of the Renaissance”: A 3-hour guided tour around the historical city marvels including visits to locations, buildings and relevant landmarks especially curated for you. Take the afternoon free and get to discover Florence through your own eyes. 

 “Bye Bye Florence, Hello Perugia”: Florence’s check-out. Train ride to Perugia  (approx. 2 ¾ hours) from Firenze (Santa Maria Novella) to Perugia Central Station. Accommodation in Downtown Perugia. Both Breakfast and Dinner are included but Lunch is not.

“Etruscan and Contemporary”: guided tour to discover this powerful Etruscan center and important medieval city which lovingly preserves precious traces of its luminous historical periods. In the free afternoon you can make stops at the two historic Universities and at the Casa del Cioccolato Perugina. 

 Breakfast is included.

 “Bye Bye Perugia, Hello Rome”: Perugia’s check-out. Train ride to Rome  (approx. 3 ¼  hours) from Perugia Central Station to Rome (Termini). Accommodation in Downtown Rome. Both Breakfast and Dinner are included.

 “Ancient Squares and Fountains' ': Guided tour across Rome, also called the eternal city, one of the most important cities of the world and also the center of spiritual life as everyone knows the "Stato del Vaticano" where The Pope stands. This walking tour is to the famous plazas with their incredible fountains, passing by the Coliseum,  Rome is full of ancient monuments and columns, and Roman temples. 

Breakfast is included 

“Bye Bye Rome, Hello Milan”: Rome’s check-out. Train ride to Milan  (approx. 2 ¾  hours) from  Rome (Termini) To Milano Central Station. Accommodation in Downtown Milano. Delivery Ticket Metro. Both Breakfast and Dinner are included.

“Cosmopolitan Metropolis”: Let start the day in a guided tour.  Milan is famous for its churches rich in history, the most important being the Milan Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo,  Galleria Vittorio Emanuele,  Dante’s street, Sforzesco Castle and Sant'Ambrogio Church. 

Milan plays on the field of cosmopolitan and popular cuisine with traditional dishes, sometimes revisited, such as risotto and His Majesty the Panettone.

Breakfast is included.

“Farewell Milan”: Last day / Check-Out Day Milan. According to the international flight operation, train ride to Venice (approx. 2 ¼ hours) from Milan Central Station to Venice (Mestre or Santa Lucia) and transfer bus from Venice Station to Venice Airport.

Breakfast is included.

Highlights
Venice + Firenze + Perugia + Roma + Milano: all in one!! Italian regions with a vast variety of art treasures, mesmerizing architecture and historical landmarks, some of them considered UNESCO’s World Heritage. 

• Departure flight onboard Play on a connecting flight from Hamilton Airport to Venice Airport on the selected flight class (*)
• No check-in or luggage pick-up required on connecting flights
• If you have a long layover in Iceland on your way to your destination, The Special travel will offer a complimentary breakfast an excursion
• If a long layover in Iceland is expected on your returning flight, The Special Travel will offer complimentary accommodation, including breakfast 
• Private transfers on arrival and departure.
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on and one piece of checked luggage included when booked on Play Value or Play Flex categories.
• Daily activities as per chosen itinerary.
• Accommodation on the selected room category and plan.
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy additional local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• Return flight from Venice to Keflavik Airport, connecting to Hamilton Airport on a direct flight.

*Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
PLAY BASIC (B) – Personal item max. 10 Kg only. Carry-on, seats and checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY BASIC PLUS (L) - Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max 12 Kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane). Checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY VALUE (V) – Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked Bag 20 kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding.
PLAY FLEX F) – Personal item max 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked bag max. 23 kg + Seat selection (excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding + Flight flexibility.
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Itinerary

Tour day #1 photo
Day: 0 Departure from Canada
Arrive on time for your departure from Hamilton Airport to Iceland, for your connecting flight to Venice

Hop aboard your Play Airlines flight and brace yourself for the adventure!


Tour day #2 photo
Day: 1 Hello Venice
Arrival in Reykjavik on your transit day: meet our Reps and enjoy breakfast and city tour.

Return to Keflavik Airport and get on your flight continuing to Bologna

Arrival Day. Transfer from Airport to Venice.

Accommodation in Downtown Venice. Dinner included.


Tour day #3 photo
Day: 2 Friend with Vene-feet
Walking has benefits but walking Venice is the ultimate experience. At the end, if you didn’t walk it…You didn’t see it!!!. 

A 3-hours guided tour in the morning wandering around Venice from the majestic San Marco square, the magnificent palaces and churches to the little alleyways, boutiques and coffee shops that only locals know about. 

Discover Venice following the footprints of their people.  Take the afternoon free for the so desired “gondola” trip across the channels, say hi to Don Juan the Marco, make a wish under the Bridge of Sighs or simply enjoy having local food, sipping a local beer or the so famous Aperol spritz while watching a breathtaking sunset at the port. 

Breakfast is included.


Tour day #4 photo
Day: 3 Bye Bye Venice, Hello Florence
Venice’s check-out. Train ride to Florence  (approx. 2 ¼ hours) from Venice (Santa Lucia) to Firenze (Santa Maria Novella).

Accommodation in Downtown Firenze. Both Breakfast and Dinner are included.


Tour day #5 photo
Day: 4 The birthplace of the Renaissance
A 3-hour guided tour around the historical city marvels including visits to locations, buildings and relevant landmarks especially curated for you. Simply put, a trip in time to admire the vast richness of mesmerizing historical heritage. 

Take the afternoon free and get to discover Florence through your own eyes. Visit a museum, walk the street that caught your attention, enter the palace, enjoy the sound of the Giotto’s bell Tower ringing, take a break sipping an espresso. 

Remember!!!…Florence is the lively expression of the Italian Renaissance, so don’t forget your camera!!! because we will bring the perfect photo right to your lens…you just need to snap it! 

Breakfast is included.


Tour day #6 photo
Day: 5 Bye Bye Florence, Hello Perugia
Florence’s check-out. Train ride to Perugia  (approx. 2 ¾ hours) from Firenze (Santa Maria Novella) to Perugia Central Station. 

Accommodation in Downtown Perugia. Breakfast and Dinner are included.


Tour day #7 photo
Day: 6 Etruscan and Contemporary
A 3-hour guided tour to discover this powerful Etruscan center and important medieval city which lovingly preserves precious traces of its luminous historical periods. Located in the heart of Italy, the small region of Umbria is the green heart of the country and a little gem waiting to be discovered. 

During the tour you will discover a modern city with an important past, with its appearance as a fortified medieval village. Famous both as a city of art and as an effervescent cultural hub. 

In the free afternoon you can make stops at the two historic Universities and at the Casa del Cioccolato Perugina. 

Taste the traditional Perugian cuisine full of tasty dishes made with simple recipes, using 0 km ingredients from local farms and crops: torte al testo and typical pasta with a sprinkling of the prized Norcia truffle. Delights! 

Breakfast is included.


Tour day #8 photo
Day: 7 Bye Bye Perugia, Hello Rome
Perugia’s check-out. Train ride to Rome  (approx. 3 ¼ hours) from Perugia Central Station to Rome (Termini). 

Accommodation in Downtown Rome. Breakfast and Dinner are included.


Tour day #9 photo
Day: 8 Ancient Squares and Fountains
A 3-hour guided tour across Rome, also called the eternal city, one of the most important cities of the world and also the center of spiritual life as everyone knows the "Stato del Vaticano" where The Pope stands. 

This walking tour is to the famous plazas with their incredible fountains, passing by the Coliseum, one of the most famous monuments in Rome where gladiators used to fight or operas were played. 

Rome is full of ancient monuments and columns, and Roman temples. 

 Breakfast is included.


Tour day #10 photo
Day: 9 Bye Bye Rome, Hello Milan
Rome’s check-out. Train ride to Milan  (approx. 2 ¾  hours) from  Rome (Termini) To Milano Central Station.

Accommodation in Downtown Milano. Delivery Ticket Metro. Breakfast and Dinner are included.


Tour day #11 photo
Day: 10 Cosmopolitan Metropolis
Let start at 10 AM for a 3-hour guided tour.  Milan is famous for its churches rich in history, the most important being the Milan Cathedral, and its works of art, often housed in wonderful buildings and convents.

This walking route starts from Piazza del Duomo with its majestic and imposing metropolitan cathedral, symbol of the city.  Pass by the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, neoclassical and neo-Renaissance and the beating heart of fashion brands, Dante’s Street, Sforzesco Castle and Sant'Ambrogio Church.

Will continue with a guided photographic tour of the famous Navigli, one of the most charismatic, young and lively areas of Italy, famous for its twin canals system studied by Leonardo da Vinci and cobbled streets where the lively spirit coexists with the quiet and intimate atmosphere of its alleys.

Milan plays on the field of cosmopolitan and popular cuisine with traditional dishes, sometimes revisited, such as risotto and His Majesty the Panettone. A must to taste an aperitif, an unmissable tradition.

 Breakfast is included 


Tour day #12 photo
Day: 11 Farewell Milan
Last day / Check-Out Day Milan. 

According to the international flight operation, train ride to Venice (approx. 2 ¼ hours) from Milan Central Station to Venice (Mestre or Santa Lucia) and transfer bus from Venice Station to Venice Airport. 

Arrive on time for your departure from Venice Airport to Iceland for your connecting flight to Canada.

Upon arrival at Keflavik Airport on your transit day our Reps will welcome you and take you to a Hotel in the Reykjavik area for overnight including breakfast.

At noon get your transfer to Keflavik Airport for your flight home

Whats Included
• Departure flight onboard Play on a connecting flight from Hamilton Airport to Venice Airport on the selected flight class (*)
• No check-in or luggage pick-up required on connecting flights
• If you have a long layover in Iceland on your way to your destination, The Special travel will offer a complimentary breakfast an excursion
• If a long layover in Iceland is expected on your returning flight, The Special Travel will offer complimentary accommodation, including breakfast 
• Private transfers on arrival and departure.
• One free personal item, one free Carry-on and one piece of checked luggage included when booked on Play Value or Play Flex categories.
• Daily activities as per chosen itinerary.
• Accommodation on the selected room category and plan.
• 24/7 personalized assistance by our professional staff in destination.
• Option to buy additional local excursions and entrances to attractions.
• Return flight from Venice to Keflavik Airport, connecting to Hamilton Airport on a direct flight.

ACCOMODATION: Two (2) nights in Venice (Venezia), Two (2)  nights in Florence (Firenze),  Two nights (2) nights Perugia (Perugia) , Two (2) nights Rome (Roma) and Two (2) nights in Milan (Milano) . 
All accommodations are located within the downtown area in each city. Breakfast included.

*Please note that some flight classes may already include either carry-on or checked bags on your price. Please make sure to check flight class on your booking before proceeding to pay for extras:
PLAY BASIC (B) – Personal item max. 10 Kg only. Carry-on, seats and checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY BASIC PLUS (L) - Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max 12 Kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane). Checked bags can be added for a fee after bookings are paid in full.
PLAY VALUE (V) – Personal item max. 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked Bag 20 kg + Seat selection (middle to back of plane excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding.
PLAY FLEX F) – Personal item max 10 Kg + Carry-on max. 12 Kg + 1 Checked bag max. 23 kg + Seat selection (excluding XL seats) + Priority boarding + Flight flexibility.
Whats Not Included
. Baggage porterage at airport/hotel
. Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
. Beverages, snacks, lunches, dinners unless otherwise noted in itinerary 
. Guaranteed early check-in
. Guaranteed late check-out 
. Any service not specifically listed under "Included"
In case of emergency please contact our local Representatives:

San Cristobal Italia s.r.l / S.C.I. Tailor Made s.r.l.s 
Via Marghera, 24 (MI)
Tel 0039 0269007292
operativo@sancristobalitalia.it

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