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Accommodation

Hostels (7 nts).

Meals

7 breakfasts

Transport

Private vehicle, train, and walking.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide in Venice.

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Street Food Tour, Venice. Lake Misurina visit. Market visit in Florence. Ghost and Legends walking tour in Venice. Food tour in Rome. Orientation walks in Innsbruck, Florence and Rome. All transportation between destinations. 24 hour metro pass in Rome.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Bilbao - Guggenheim Museum Visit (13EUR per person) Venice - Campanile San Marco Lookout (8EUR per person) - Gallerie dell’Accademia (12EUR per person) - Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Visit (17EUR per person) Queenstown - Gondola Ride (35-56NZD per person) Florence - Uffizi Gallery Visit (20.75EUR per person) - Piazza della Repubblica Visit - National Museum of Bargello (15.75EUR per person) - Il Duomo di Firenze Visit (Free) - Medici Chapels Visit (8EUR per person) - Mercato Centrale (Mercato di San Lorenzo) Visit - Ponte Vecchio Visit Rome - St. Peter’s Square Walk (3-5EUR per person) - Spanish Steps (Free) - Trevi Fountain (Free)

Others

1. CLIMATE Weather in all countries visited is similar in May – October period. Summer is warm but rainy with 8 – 9 hours of sunshine. 2. YOUR CEO It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. Your CEO will be able to help you find a local guided tour in each location if you would like one. 3. LUGGAGE In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times. 4. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 5. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE: During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.Venice - Campanile San Marco Lookout (8EUR per person) - Gallerie dell’Accademia (12EUR per person) - Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Visit (17EUR per person) Florence - Uffizi Gallery Visit (20.75EUR per person) - Piazza della Repubblica Visit - National Museum of Bargello (15.75EUR per person) - Il Duomo di Firenze Visit (Free) - Medici Chapels Visit (10EUR per person) - Mercato Centrale (Mercato di San Lorenzo) Visit - Ponte Vecchio Visit Rome - St. Peter’s Square Walk (3-5EUR per person) - Spanish Steps (Free) - Trevi Fountain (Free) - Colosseum Visit (24EUR per person) Vatican City - Vatican City Visit (Free)

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Day 1 Day 1: Munich
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Munich

Arrive at any time, find a comfy spot in the hostel to relax or go out to explore before meeting fellow Roamies in the evening.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Munich/Innsbruck (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Munich/Innsbruck (1B)

Get this adventure started and road trip from Munich to Innsbruck. Nestled snugly in a picturesque valley with panoramic views of the alps, Innsbruck won’t disappoint. Get your bearings with the help of your CEO and spend some free time becoming familiar with your hostel and surroundings. Opt to wander along Maria Theresien Street, explore the Grassmayr Bell Foundry, or check out Ambras Castle, famous for its renaissance gardens. Get ready to fill your camera roll!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Innsbruck Orientation Walk With CEO
Day 3 Day 3: Innsbruck/Venice (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Innsbruck/Venice (1B)

Pile onto the bus again and head into the epic scenery of the Dolomites. Think filling your feed with crystal clear mountain lakes and snow-capped peaks. Take a hiatus from the road and stroll around Lake Misurina in the province of Belluno. Known as the “Pearl of Cadore”, you won’t be disappointed with what you find here. The mirror-like reflection of the mountains in the lake makes it seem as if you are walking in a dream.

But don’t forget, Venice is the real end goal of today, so try not to get too attached to Belluno, we bet you already did. Tonight join your CEO for a nice cold beverage and see where the night takes you.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle

Included Activities:
- Lake Misurina Visit
Day 4 Day 4: Venice (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Venice (1B)

“Oh what a night, what a beautiful night…” This tends to be the song stuck in our heads whenever a visit to Venice is on the table. Can’t you just hear that accordion? After becoming acquainted with Venice’s cuisine on a CEO-led food tour, and learning of ghostly legends, the day is yours, no judgments here on what you decide to do. From canals to gondola rides, and inspiring architecture, what’s not to love?

The main city is small enough that you can walk it in several hours with the added bonus of getting those steps in. Explore the canals, relax in the small squares, and go cafe-hopping for coffee, pastries, wine, or all three, because why not? See Venice from the water on a gondola ride through the canals, run through the pigeons or people watch in St. Mark’s Square, take an elevator ride up to the top of the Campanile Di San Marco for panoramic views of the city below. Your only real job today is to have a blast!!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Street Food Tour
- Venice ghost tour : Venice Events
Day 5 Day 5: Venice/Florence (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Venice/Florence (1B)

We promise your tastebuds will thank you and rejoice with what’s on the menu for today’s adventure. All aboard the train from Venice to Florence. Being one of Italy’s most sought after food capitals, make sure you stuff your face while here. Eat the city’s signature pasta and venture out of those comfort zones to sample any specialty dishes you may stumble upon. Your CEO will point you in the right direction on CEO-led food and market tour.

This evening happens to be perfect if you are looking to relax, eat some more (if you can), or recover from those food comas in your hostel before a quick highlight tour of the city.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Train 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Florence market and food tour
Day 6 Day 6: Florence (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Florence (1B)

Live your best life on this free day in Florence! Grab some pals, lace up those walking shoes, and let the good times roll. Take in famous works of art hung in the Uffizi and Galleria dell’Accademia. “Oh and ah” at the grand architectural masterpieces of the Duomo and the Palazzo Pitti, and smell the flowers in Boboli Gardens. Looking for more chill vibes? We got you covered. Walk along the Arno and over the Ponte Vecchio before eating your way through the Firenze’s many cafes, ristorantes, and gelato shops.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 7 Day 7: Florence/Rome (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Florence/Rome (1B)

Leave Florence behind and catch the train to Rome. Upon arrival grab your travel mates and enjoy a walking your before letting your appetites run wild on an afternoon food tour; cue those Italian fantasies. Sample pizza, gelato and more as you learn about the heart and soul behind Italian cooking.

The night is yours! Did someone say dance party?

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Train 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Food Tour in Rome
- Rome Orientation Walk With CEO
Day 8 Day 8: Rome (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Rome (1B)

Depart at any time, or keep the adventure going across the Adriatic Sea on the next leg of this epic adventure.
We recommend booking post-tour accommodation to fully explore this magnificent city. Please speak to a G Adventures representative about booking accommodations in Rome after the final day of this itinerary.

Please note that if Vatican City is on your must-see list, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets online several weeks prior to your trip. Advance tickets can be reserved online at https://tickets.museivaticani.va/home. Same-day entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel) cannot be guaranteed without advance tickets.

We also recommend pre-booking your ticket to the Colosseum to guarantee entrance and avoid long queues:
https://ticketing.colosseo.it/en

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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Western And Central Europe: Venice, The Alps & The Flavours

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Itinerary of your trip Western And Central Europe: Venice, The Alps & The Flavours

Day 1: Munich

Day 2: Munich/Innsbruck (1B)

Day 3: Innsbruck/Venice (1B)

Day 4: Venice (1B)

Day 5: Venice/Florence (1B)

Day 6: Florence (1B)

Day 7: Florence/Rome (1B)

Day 8: Rome (1B)

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