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Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome, escorted small group by train with luggage service included

Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome, escorted small group by train with luggage service included

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Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome, escorted small group by train with luggage service included

9 Days Starting in Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy and ending in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Visiting: Milan, Como, Bellagio, Venice, Florence, Siena, Rome

Tour operator:

Meet & Greet Italy

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 26

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English , French
Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Rail Tours

Activities:

Rail Excursion

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Tour Overview

Start your journey in the fashion capital of the country: Milan. Enjoy a walking tour to discover must-see places and take a ride on an authentic old tram followed by a gourmet aperitivo. The next day off to Lake of Como and Bellagio to discover amazing landscapes. Your next stop is Venice, for two nights: here you will visit the main historical sites and taste plenty of local food, plus an incredible experience on Murano Island, where artisans will show you the art of glass blowing. Head to the center of the country to visit the most important Italian art cities: Florence and Rome. You will spend two nights in each city visiting the main historical sites, including Piazza della Signoria, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Uffizi courtyard in Florence, and Trevi fountain, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter Basilica in Rome. Plus, on your second day in Tuscany you will visit Siena and enjoy a food and wine experience in one of Chianti’s vineyards.

Highlights

  • 100% luggage free tour !

  • Professional English & French speaking guide for the entire duration of the tour.

  • Stay at four-star hotels (international standard)

  • First class on train

  • A great set of activities included

Places You'll See

Tram, Milan

Milan Gallery

Venice

Glass-Making

Florence View

Neptune Fountain, Florence

Rome, Vatican View

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Milan

Location: Milan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Starhotel Anderson

Meals Included: Aperitif

Welcome to Italy! This incredible journey begins with the discovery of the beauty of our magical peninsula. Reach your hotel on your own or book one of our private transfers and check in at your hotel. In the afternoon partake a short briefing with the tour leader and meet the rest of the group, then delve into the fascinating streets of Milan historical center where you'll see the famous “La Scala” theatre, the elegant Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, the mighty “Sforza Castle” and the majestic Duomo cathedral. In the evening, continue to keep on discovering this splendid city and then relax at your hotel.

Day 2 : Lake Of Como

Location: Milan, Como, Bellagio

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Starhotel Anderson

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, join our "Lake Como and Bellagio full-day excursion": visit the charming cities of Como and Bellagio with us and take a cruise on the Lake. Follow your guide and enjoy a walking tour of Como city center, then admire the splendid lakeside villas and gardens on a boat cruise across the lake. Reach by boat the famous village of Bellagio, the so-called “Pearl of the Lake”, and enjoy your time in this idyllic and relaxing place. Return then to Milan and relax at your hotel.

Day 3 : Venice

Location: Milan, Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: NH Collection Murano Villa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

It is time to leave Milan to go to one of the most beautiful Italian cities, Venezia! Aboard the train, sweet and sour snacks will be served, as well as hot or cold drinks of your choice. After about two hours and a half, you will arrive in Venice, where you will walk to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink with the group and then follow your tour leader who will let you discover the ancient and precious glass-blowing art in a traditional “furnace”. Return to your hotel and partake to a welcome dinner.

Day 4 : Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: NH Collection Murano Villa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today explore the floating City! Taking advantage of the Vaporetto Pass, move freely across the Historical center of Venice. Your guide will take you through narrow alleys, canals and small bridges to discover the main attraction, witnessing the mighty power of the city across the centuries. You’ll see the Rialto Bridge, Piazza S. Marco with its Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, that leads to the prisons. Time at leisure to stroll on your own and buy local glass-made souvenirs.

Day 5 : Venice To Florence

Location: Venice, Florence

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Starhotel Michelangelo

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning, take a high-speed train that will take you to Florence in two hours. Once there, start our guided tour on foot throughout the Florentine streets, admiring the beauty of the Uffizi building with the Vasari Corridor, and the monumental group of the Duomo, including the stunning Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the baptistery, and the Giotto’s belltower famous for its bronze “Gate of Paradise”.

Day 6 : Florence & Siena

Location: Florence, Siena

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Starhotel Michelangelo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Wine tasting

Enjoy the morning at leisure, and in the early afternoon join a "Siena and Chianti Countryside" tour to experience firsthand some of Tuscany's most breathtaking towns, where amazing views are around every corner. You will reach Siena by train to discover the treasures of one of the most beautiful cities in the world and immerse yourself in its art, culture and traditions as the horse race the Palio, which takes place twice a year. You will explore the best that Siena has to offer, our guide will accompany you along the ancient streets of Siena through the most beautiful sites. Continue towards a traditional farm and winery where we will learn about the winemaking process from grape to glass. Then enjoy a food and wine tasting session of Chianti wines as well as local products. Finally, sit back and relax on the return journey to Florence by train.

Day 7 : Florence To Rome

Location: Florence, Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Massimo D’Azeglio

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, take a high-speed train to arrive in Rome. In the afternoon meet again for a guided stroll throughout the alleys of the baroque Rome, where you can admire the most representative sites such as the magical Piazza Navona and the famous Pantheon. You will even have the possibility to make a wish, throwing a coin into the legendary Fontana di Trevi. The rest of the evening will be free. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 8 : Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Massimo D’Azeglio

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning take advantage of the Hop-on Hop-off bus to get a panoramic tour of the "eternal city" and reach the Vatican Museum. With the "skip-the-line", you will have direct access to the Sistine Chapel and to San Peter's Basilica to visit the breathtaking masterpieces that you will find inside, as well as a great variety of galleries, with ancient sculptures, tapestry, middle-age maps, paintings, and stunning relics. You will admire the Pietà di Michelangelo and the incredible altar in bronze.

Day 9 : Rome: End Of Services!

Location: Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, our trip to the discovery of the Italian beauties comes to an end, hoping you always keep this unique experience in your heart. Feel free to book some extra nights or a private transfer to the airport. Arrivederci!

What's Included

  • ACCOMODATION

    8 nights in 4* hotel • # 2 nights - Milan: Starthotel Anderson • # 2 nights- Venice: NH Collection Murano Villa • # 2 nights - Florence: Starhotel Michelangelo • # 2 nights - Rome: Hotel Massimo D’Azeglio

  • Fully Guided

    Professional English-speaking guide for the entire duration of the tour.

  • MEAL

    8 continental buffet breakfasts / 1 dinner / 1 food and wine tasting / Welcome drinks and snacks on trains

  • Train Tickets

    HIGH-SPEED TRAINS transfer in First class

  • INCLUDED GROUP ACTIVITIES

    Best of Milan guided walking tour / Lake of Como and Bellagio full day discovery / Murano island walking tour with glass blowing visit / Highlights of Venice guided walking tour / Highlights of Florence guided walking tour / Siena discovery guided tour with food and wine tasting in a vineyard in Chianti / Baroque Rome guided walking tour / Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter Basilica / Hop on hop off 24H

  • CARBON OFFSET

    We'll offset all the carbon emissions of your trip! We support international environmental projects oriented to carbon offset (according to Gold Standard, Verra standard, or CDM standard) and plant native tree species across Italy.

  • WORRY FREE LUGGAGE

    Thanks to our included porterage service at railway stations and/or our “luggage bus” (that delivers luggage from hotel to hotel), we make train travel stress-free.

What's Not Included

Accommodation

4* international standard hotels

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Check out our Q&As

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No, they are not. You can reach your hotel on your own, or feel free to ask us for a transfer quote.

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No, they are not included.

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4-stars International Standard Hotels.

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    They are strongly recommended, but not mandatory.

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    You will travel with high-speed trains, and if necessary, by minivans for private transfers. Both have air-conditioning.

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Before departure, you will have all the important details.

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    There is no limit to the luggage that can be brought. We recommend traveling light because of the limited luggage space on trains.

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Each included activity has its entrance fee included

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes, you will have free time to explore each city on the tour.

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes, we can.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Our Small-group tours always have a professional English-speaking Tour Leader for the entire duration of the tour. 

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tips are not included in this tour and are not mandatory in Italy, but always appreciated. Feel free to leave a tip if you appreciate the service of guides, waiters, and so on...

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Yes, it is.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Our solo travelers will have their private rooms. This allows you to participate in our tours with the comfort and privacy of your own room.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive a summary of itinerary with all the inclusions confirmed, with all the addresses and contacts needed.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes, the hotels apply safety regulations. We select the best locations, all conforming to high international standards.

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    We donate to FAI (Fondo Ambientale Italiano), whose purpose is to protect elements of Italy’s physical heritage that might otherwise be lost. Especially, we have “adopted” the Abbey of San Fruttuoso near Portofino to protect its beauty and uniqueness for future generations.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    In 2021 we received the GSTC and TRAVELIFE certifications, formalizing our efforts and actions. We are working to become a B Corp: our goal is to get the certification within the first half of 2023.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Our Independent Tours are private and self-guided, ready to be enjoyed at your pace. Our Small Group Tours have scheduled departure, with a group of 26 or fewer, fully guided by a Tour Leader. Here you will pass your days with fellow travelers from all over the world.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Our company has been operating in Italy since 2015.

  • Is this tour Carbon Neutral?

    The tour's emissions are all offset thanks to our partnership.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Please see cancellation policies.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    It is not possible to join a tour once it has departed. It is possible to customize the tour by adding pre or post-nights, to best align your arrival and departure from Italy with the tour you would like to enjoy.

Reviews of this operator

Michelle F  

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03-Oct-2022

AnnaMaria was my tour guide in Milan, Venice, Rome, Florence and Sorrento. She was amazing. and made the trip so much fun. We took high speed trains to each city and stayed in 4 star hotels. Tour Radar and Meet and Greet and AnnaMaria made it a trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend them all - there is no way I could have organized it all by myself. Everything ran so smoothly. I highly recommend Meet and Greet and Annamaria.

laurabou  

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This was absolutely the trip of a lifetime! Our tour was a perfect balance of pre-arranged guided experiences and free time. That free time was so important as it allowed us to explore things of particular interest to us at our own pace. Our tour guide Costa was fantastic! He and his colleagues we're extremely knowledgeable, accommodating and simply a pleasure to have met. We had a small group of 8 which allowed us to really connect and develop friendships with the others on our tour. Such a beautiful country with so much history. Grazie!

Joseph L  

Our tour guide "made" or tour

15-Oct-2022

This tour of Italy was awesome, most especially because of our tour guide, Annamaria. Her sparkling personality and energy made every activity fun and interesting. She was always ready to make suggestions for our "free time" based on our interests and quick to make all the arrangements. She became a good friend and companion who knew all the "shortcuts" to where we wanted to go and kept us on schedule. What a great experience!

Alistair M  

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02-Feb-2023

We had an absolutely fantastic family vacation to Italy that we booked through Air Canada Vacations and it was hosted by Meet and Greet Italy. With such a large itinerary we were not really sure how this was going to play out as keeping a family of 5 organized and on track can be a challenge at times. We soon realized there was nothing to worry about as the tour was very organized and well planned. Our adventures started in Venice and continued on to include Florence & the Tuscany area, Rome, Pompei, Sorrento and Capri. Full credit to Annamaria for keeping our group of 20+ on track and on time during this fabulous journey. She is simply amazing, always there for the group and taking care of any issues big or small with kindness, compassion, and professionalism. She has a great laugh and sense of humour and is very knowledgeable and passionate about her home country. 5 stars to our book from the travel arrangements, food and especially the Totally Awesome Annamaria! We would definitely recommend travelling with her again!

Grace c  

Amazing Italy

28-Oct-2022

Had an absolutely amazing well organized, trip to Italy with Greet and Meet! The hi-light of our trip besides everything about Italy, was our guide leader Constantino who was kind, super fun, great sense of humour , super knowledgeable, well coordinated. He was always one step ahead making sure we had everything ready for our next. He was relaxed with us and yet had a good way to keep us busy to get the most of the day. Great recommendations for our days on our own and we got the true feel of the locals with food and wine. Overall had a superb awesome trip and will highly recommend it to all and look forward to booking again!!!

Dave B  

Incredible trip.

26-Dec-2022

Not sure why it's taken so long for me to write this review. It was such an incredible experience. My wife Laura and I decided on this adventure as a celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary. In all this time we've never traveled before so this was our first visit anywhere outside of Canada. I have to say... it was worth the wait. Words can't express the experience of visiting such an historically significant and architecturally rich part of the world. I'm not a particularly religious person but when you find yourself standing in the same places where every pope throughout history is entombed, at the Alter where only the Pope can give mass, the Sisteen Chapel and so on, you can't help but be overwhelmed. The Colosium, the Trevi Fountain, and so on, just amazing. The tour was part of the Air Canada Meet and Greet experience and I have to say, it was flawless. We landed in Venice where we were immediately whisked away by water taxi to our hotel. The next day it was a high speed train to Florence and later in the trip, another high speed train to Rome. On our final morning, a Mercedes ride to the airport to head home. Throughout all of this. NOT ONE issue with accommodation, transportation or luggage. Our tour guide Costa, was awesome. His Associate guides in Venice, Florence and the Vatican were equally amazing. These people are very, very friendly and incredibly well versed in the history of their beautiful country. There were a number of meals included with the tour but on nights when there weren't, our guide Costa had options arranged for us to partake in or we could simply venture out on our own. We absolutely loved this. We were a small group of eight, four from Ontario Canada, two sisters from Australia and a couple from Minnesota. We all became fast friends and thoroughly enjoyed each other's company. I have to say, I miss them all. Even though it was such a small group, there were a number of requests for little excursions, accommodations etc. Costa, our guide and best friend in Italy, never missed a beat. His moto, Problem... SOLUTION. He was the best. One thing I should point out, over the 9 days we were there, there were days allotted to simply be on our own. This was not only well thought out but very much needed. Downtime on a trip like this is important. There was a lot of walking involved and being able to set your own pace from time to time was a much appreciated part of the tour. I think I should wrap this up now but all I can say is, I can't imagine having a better experience than we did. I highly recommend this adventure and am so glad we did it. Costa, if you're reading this, thank you, you're awesome. Hope to see you again one day my friend.

SR  

Great experience in Italy with an amazing tour guide !

13-Sep-2022

This trip to Italy was the first time I had traveled alone, and I was a bit apprehensive about it. From the moment I met the group and our guide, Annamaria, the apprehension disappeared. Everyone was wonderful and Annamaria went out of her way to take care of us all. Everything ran smoothly from the transfers, tours, meals, to the check in at the hotels. If the unexpected arose (lost luggage, travelers stuck at the airport), Annamaria handled them with professionalism, efficiency and with a smile on her face. I ordered wine from a vineyard we had visited on the tour, and the order was lost. I had contacted the vineyard with no response, so I contacted Annamaria. She reached out to them, and I had my order within 10 days. She continued to be the ultimate guide even after the tour was over. I would highly recommend this tour and make sure you get Annamaria as your guide !!!!

Mauro P  

Best Ravel Agency I've ever dealt with - they go the extra mile

18-Jan-2023

By chance I contacted Meet & Greet Italy (M&G), for a family trip to Italy. Our agent was Cecilia Ventura, she was just absolutely fantastic. Cecilia became our travel advisor, fixer of problems and recommender of things to do. We travelled to Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre (the guide and driver were great) , Pisa, Rome, Pompei, Sorrento, Capri and Positano. The hotels were great, except the Hotel Massimo D'Azeglio (a separate review). Cecilia organised all our activities (cooking class, glass blowing exhibit, Sistine chapel) and they ran smoothly without rush. Cecilia and Rosanna helped us deal with 2 major issues. First, in Florence a family member accident required a hospital visit. We missed our train to Rome. However Cecilia organised another train to Rome (without cost or hassle). Second the fast train, Naples to Milan, took off whilst we were boarding. We were stuck, and a train strike due to start. We called Cecilia and she got us on a fast train to Rome, 3 nights at the Tulip hotel (very nice) and tickets to the Sistine chapel, which we previously missed. I've never encountered a travel agent who'd go to such lengths to resolve issues which were beyond their (or their customer's) control. This went well beyond what you'd normally receive or genuinely expect. If you want to book a bespoke tour of Italy, then contact Cecilia at M&G Italy. Cecilia helped to make our holiday and all its ups and downs, more special and manageable. For us, Cecilia is "Super girl".

M Tunzi  

Absolutely loved!

23-Dec-2022

Our guide AnnaMaria was absolutely amazing! She had incredible knowledge and made our trip stress free. The inclusions were great and the value for money was a real bonus. All of the excursions we did were perfect for our first time in Italy. The porters picked up our bags from one Hotel and drove them straight to the next Hotel whilst we took the train and stopped at places along the way. Highly recommend Meet and Greet!

Kathy M  

Italian Dream Tour

02-Oct-2022

Italian Dream with Air Canada Vacations was a true dream our guide AnnaMaria was amazing without her wouldn’t have been able to navigate the beautiful country. She was welcoming and was a wonderful person to be around. Thanks AnnaMaria for the memories! Ciao❤️

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