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12 DAYS
Discovering Italy and Spain
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From 890 €
7 CITIES
Venice, Florence, Pisa, Rome, Naples, Barcelona, Madrid
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Enjoy the full Unitrips experience
End your summer with this Trip through Italy and fall in love with these amazing Italian cities.
Next Departures 2022:
- 15th to 26th of August: From 890 €
¡Buongiorno! Fly to Venice and join our group ready for this Trip through Italy.
On this first day, according to the time of your arrival in Venice, you will be able to discover in depth one of the most photographed places in the world, we will be waiting for you in this beautiful Italian city, the city of canals.
We will dedicate the day of this Trip through Italy in summer to discovering one of the most photographed places in the world, so take the camera out because bridges, Vaporettos and Gondolas waiting are waiting fto be snapped.
We will enjoy the Byzantine-influenced art that characterizes the St. Marks Basilica, you can admire the large canal from the Rialto Bridge, but if you really want to enjoy this city get lost in its alleys and you will be amazed by the turn of each corner. Also we give you the opportunity to see two islands that will really surprise you: Murano. famous for the artisanal production of glass known all over the world, and Burano, a small fishing island that you surely will have seen for its famous colourful houses.
*Optional Activity:
- Venice Pack: Visit to Murano and Burano: Visit of these two islands of the Venetian lagoon and trip on a night boat through the Gran Canal.
Did you know…
- The last bridge built in Venice was designed by a Spanish architect: Calatrava.
- Sometimes in Venice there occurs a phenomenon called “Acqua Alta”. This causes a steep rise in water level in the Venice lagoon, usually lasts about 3 – 4 hours. Depending on the intensity with which it occurs, most of the old town can flood, with half a meter of water.
- Venice doesn’t drive cars, not even bicycles because it’s forbidden, you’ll even get fined. The only way to get around the city is on foot or by water.
- Although strolling through Venice, it gives us the impression that there are many canals, there are only two, the Canal Grande and the Giudecca Canal. The rest of the small canals that flow between the narrow streets are called rivers.
Today another Italian gem awaits our arrival: Florence.
Welcome to the birthplace of The Reinaissance. Walking through the streets of Florence is like visiting an immense open air art gallery. It was home to numerous artists like Leonardo and Dante, and it is said that the Florentine Dialect is the origen of the Italian language. We will walk through the city and see the Duomo and its great jewel, the emblematic Dome of Brunelleschi, the Palazzo Vecchio, which is now home to the offices of the government, and without a doubt, the most well known image of the city, the Ponte Vecchio, that will a perfect postcard picture.
Today on this Trip through Italy we give you two options: you can enjoy Florence at your own pace, visit many works of art in the Uffizi Museum, or if you dont feel like going to a museum you can walk to the hills of Florence where you will be able to admire the mythical Brunelleschi Dome that dominates the whole city. Or, if you prefer you can join our trip to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the 5 most picturesque towns of the Spezia coast, Cinque Terre.
If you decide to come with us, make sure you´re well rested! Bring your swimsuit, towel and sun cream, as after so much art we will relax and refresh in a unique place in the world: 5 Terre. 5 little villages with houses of all colors, which are among green mountains and bluest sea you have ever seen!! A place where pollution has hardly made a dent. There are hardly any cars and the way to go from one village to another is by walking or on a spectacular little train that passes by the sea. In the afternoon we will continue our route to see the famous Tower of Pisa, one of the most photographed places in the world, and we will discover who can take the most unique and original photo with it.
*Optional Activity:
- Full day trip to Pisa and 5Terre
Did you know…
- These are five small towns on the Italian coast over ten kilometers of rocky coast enclosed by two cliffs, Punta di Mesco and Punta di Montenero.
- They were declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1997.
- It consists of Monterosso Al Mare, Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore and Corniglia.
- It is a natural park with a blue sea that will not leave you indifferent.
- The most remarkable thing about Pisa is its sloping tower. Millions of tourists flock to her and the typical “holding it” photo every year.
- The Tower of Pisa, is considered, next to the cathedral of which it is part, one of the jewels of Romanesque art, and the government has requested help on several occasions to prevent it from collapsing.
Today on our Trip through Italy, we will change region: we will leave the beautiful Tuscany and arrive in Lazio and its capital: Rome.
But before, we will make a stop in San Gimignano. Often referred to as the “town of the towers” because of the medeival towers that dominate the city. Here you will have some free time to discover the central squares, the towers, and eat. Don´t forget to taste the ice cream!
After a brief stop in San Gimignano, we will head to the city of Siena. With our visit of Siena we will see the Piazza del Campo and the Piazza del Duomo -the 2 most important squares of the city. After, we will head straight the the eternal city of Rome.
Rome is know as “The Eternal City“, and everything has an explanation. In this city time seems to have ceased centuries ago due to the huge amount of monuments and remains of buildings that you can see. This makes walking through the streets a trip back in time, to the era of maxiumum splendour of the capital. During a first afternoon in the city we will see some of the numerous monuments and places that you never want to leave. Will you throw your money and make a wish in the Trevi Fountain.
Before resting, stroll through the streets, savor Italian cuisine in a typical Roman “osteria” and enjoy the illuminated city, a memory you will take away and remember forever.
The capital of Italy and ancient “caput mundi” awaits us with its thousands of years of history. There are plenty of reasons to visit Rome, captivate yourself with the city and wish to return to it, like the food and its lively atmosphere are some of them.
In the beautiful capital we offer you a pack of optional activities that you don´t want to miss out on. Our Rome Pack today includes entrance into the Flavius Amphitheatre, better known as The Colosseum, and to the Roman Forums – the heart of the ancient city of Rome. We will leave the rest until tomorrow – The Vatican and the Sistine Chapel! Are you joining?
*Optional Activity:
- Rome Pack: Chapel Sistine+ Musei Vaticani+Colosseum+ Walk through Rome+ Transfers
Did you know…
- In Rome’s St. Peter’s Cathedral, you can find stars on the marble pavement, right in the middle of a corridor that runs through the central nave. They represent the length of various Catholic temples in the world.
- It is located the Bocca Della Veritá (Mouth of Truth), in St. Maria in Cosmedin, the most famous mouth on the planet. According to legend, if you put your hand in its mouth and you are lying, you will be bitten.
Today on our Trip through Italy we say goodbye to the eternal city and go straight to the smallest country in the world: The Vatican. It is a sovereign state within the city of Rome, and then we will return and head to Naples!
The old town, the Roman ruins, the Greek walls, the folklore that is breathed through the streets, are a small part of everything you can see in this Italian city. Its streets are full of life and art.
You have all afternoon to check it out!
A new day brings new choices!
Enjoy this summers day in Naples or get to know 2 Italian gmes: The Amalfi Coast and Capri.
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiiful routes in Italy. Behind every corner awaits a panoramic view of the deep blue sea, bays host to small houses and picturesque alleys that form the cities that make up the Amalfi Coast.
Now we´ll catch the ferry and carry on towards… Capri. A small island with a lot to offer.
*Optional Activity:
- Trip to the Amalfi Coast and Capri
Good morning Naples! Are you ready for the last morning on Italian ground on this Trip through Italy?
In the morning we give the option of doing an activity that without a doubt you will remember forever: Entrance into the Archaeological Site of Pompeii, a city of Ancient rome that was swept away, along with other neighbouring toens after the erruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. This is without a doubt of the the greatest natrual disasters in history. Nowadays you can visit the “almsot intact” city, representing a snapshot of the past, through the houses, workshops, theaters or the forum, allowing us to imagine what life was like in the city almost 2000 years ago.
In the afternoon, we will be able to head to our next destination – after a short stop off at Fiumicino airport in case you decide to leave us early – it´s time to head towards the Civitavecchia, the port from which we will get our boat that will take us back to Spain.
*Optional Activity:
- Visit to the Archaeological Site of Pompeii
We drop anchor in the port of Barcelona!
After a full day out on our boat, we will arrive at the port of Barcelona at night and go straight to the hotel.
Slowly Serenissima and our trip to Italy in August is coming to an end!
After arriving late to Madrid late last night you have the morning free to do anything you might have missed at the start of the tour. We will say goodbye to our new friends and return home having enjoyed this Trip through Italy.
We have trips for all tastes! If you have already visited the destinations of this program, you may be more interested in Central European Charms.
The travel program may undergo changes for organizational or other reasons. Changes do not give rise to a right of return or refund.
The indicated program does not include optional / extra activities. You can choose some of them in the reservation form, the other activities will be informed by our tour leader throughout the tour.
Meeting Point:
- Venice: 15th of August 2022
The final times will be announced via email a couple of days before the departure.
To get to Venice you can choose:
- By bus
- By plane
- By train
For different departure points, please consult us.
If you have any problem regarding flights or schedules on the days you want, we can give you a hand. Before anything, we advise you to read this article
Includes:
- Travel In our comfortable Unitrips bus to the destinations mentioned in the programme*
- 12 days and 11 nights in the best hotels, hostels and bungalows in Europe
- 2 Nights in Venice
- 2 Nights in Florence
- 2 Nights in Rome
- 2 Nights in Naples
- 1 Night on Ferry (Rome-Barcelona)
- 1 Night in Barcelona
- 1 Night in Madrid
- 9 breakfasts
- Multiple rooms (double/twin or single on request)
- All transportation costs
- Parking and toll costs
- Group leader during the entire trip
- Assistance throughout the trip
- Walks through the cities accompanied by tour leaders
- Public transport tickets in cities (for group activities)
- Welcome Kit
- Sim card valid in all of Europe
- And many more surprises….
Not included:
- Everything not mentioned in “Includes”
- Plane tickets
- Transport to the point of departure
- Travel or cancellation insurance
- Tickets to monuments, parks, attractions.
- Visa or administrative expenses.
- Other public transport (not in group)
- Optional activities
Optional Activities, Extras:
- Pack Venice: Trains to La Laguna, Night boat back in La Laguna, visit to Murano and Burano. Visit Shop Handcrafted Murano Glass
- Entrance to the 5 Terre and Pisa National Park
- Pack Rome: Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums, Colosseum and Roman forums trains to and from the center
- Full day excursion to the Amalfi Coast and Capri
- Entrance to Pompeii
- And much more!
Book your place for a small deposit…
… And pay the rest 45 days before your departure
Accommodation:
The rooms that will be available on this tour will range frorm 3 to 9 beds, depending on the availabilty. If you want a double/twin or single room you can book this extra service in the reservation formThe cities in which we will sleep may vary depending on the availability of accommodation, supposing that this will not have an impact on the organisation of the tour. Unitrips reserves the right to book accommodation in the nearby cities of those in the program in the case of unavalibility.
Transport on Bus:
The main form of transport used throughout the trip will be bus. Important: During this trip the group will be divided and put on various different buses (in the case that there is high demand), due to logistical reasons, Unitrips cannot ensure that you will be on the same bus for the entire trip. Unitrips will be in charge of asigning all of the passangers onto the different buses.
Hop on – Hop off:
Would you like to join a few days late? Do you need to leave before the end? Drop us a line and we can try to give you a reduced price!
Language of the tour:
The main language of this tour will be Spanish. However specific translations will be given as much as possible for those who speak English as it is not feasible to carry out the tour in 2 different languages simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you have any questions? We recommend you to read this article to clarify all your doubts
Minimum number of travellers:
Miniumum requirement of 30 PARTICIPANTS to take place
Travel Organization:
This trip is entirely organized by Unitrips, a travel agency registered in ” Dirección General e Turismo de la Comunidad de Madrid” with CICMA License 2900 and FETAVE member
