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Three legendary cities, one incredible way to start the new year.
Try as you might, it’s impossible to choose a favorite among Venice, Florence, and Rome. Each city is unique by its own right, with distinctive flavors, sights, and sounds. Float along Venice’s meandering canals before watching New Year’s Eve fireworks light up the sky and water. Then, gain new respect for the Renaissance masters in Florence and walk in the footsteps of the ancients in Rome.
Your tour package includes
10 nights in handpicked hotels
10 breakfasts
4 dinners with beer or wine, including a celebratory New Year’s Eve dinner with Champagne toast
3 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
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Included highlights
New Year’s Eve in Venice
St. Mark's Basilica
Florence Duomo
Ponte Vecchio
world-famous Italian cuisine
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Welcome to Italy! Transfer to your hotel and get settled in. Later, meet your group at tonight’s welcome dinner.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Venice & New Year’s Eve celebration
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Admire historic churches, winding canals, and picture-perfect piazzas on a guided tour of the city known as the Queen of the Adriatic.
Step into the iconic St. Mark's Square and enter St. Mark's Basilica
View the stately Doge's Palace, built in the Venetian Gothic style in 1340
Marvel at the Bridge of Sighs, the link between Doge's Palace and the New Prison
See a glassblowing demonstration to learn about the city's most celebrated art
Enjoy a free afternoon in Venice or add an excursion.
Tonight, you’ll welcome the new year with a special multi-course dinner and Champagne toast. Then, the evening is yours to enjoy the city’s festivities as you please.
Gondola Ride: Venice Canal Cruise
From $125 per person
Private Gondola Ride: Canal Cruise for Two
From $225 per person
Day 4: Free day in Venice
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Venice or add an excursion.
Islands of the Venetian Lagoon: Burano & Torcello
From $119 per person
Florence3 nights
Day 5: Transfer to Florence
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Cross through the Apennine Mountains on your way to Florence, where you’ll meet a local guide for a tour of the city.
View the legendary Florence Cathedral, known as the Duomo
Pass Giotto’s Campanile, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture
Walk past Piazza della Repubblica to the medieval Ponte Vecchio
Stroll along the Arno River and through the courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery to Piazza della Signoria, center of Florentine life
Sit down for an included dinner this evening.
Day 6: Free day in Florence
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Florence or add an excursion.
Siena & San Gimignano: Tuscan Hilltowns
From $175 per person
Day 7: Free day in Florence
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend another free day in Florence or add excursions.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
From $145 per person
Accademia Gallery
From $89 per person
Rome4 nights
Day 8: Rome via Orvieto
Included meal: Breakfast
En route to Rome, stop in the Etruscan hilltop city of Orvieto for free time.
Hop aboard a funicular to make your ascent to Orvieto
See Orvieto Cathedral, a striking example of Gothic architecture
Day 9: Sightseeing tour of Rome
Included meal: Breakfast
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans on a guided tour of the Eternal City.
Soak up over 2,000 years of history in Imperial Rome, viewing the Arch of Constantine and the Arch of Titus
Enter the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire
Stop at the ruins of the Forum, once the setting of parades, elections, and trials
Pass by Palatine Hill to see Circus Maximus, the stadium where ancient Romans raced chariots, and the Baths of Caracalla
Spend free time in Rome or add an excursion.
Pasta-Making Class & Dinner
From $175 per person
Day 10: Free day in Rome
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Rome or add an excursion.
Iconic Sights: Vatican City
From $175 per person
Day 11: Free day in Rome
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Enjoy another day to explore Rome at your leisure or add an excursion.
Later, gather with your group at tonight’s farewell dinner.
Ancient Rome: St. Paul’s Basilica & the Catacombs
From $125 per person
Flight Home
Day 12: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to explore Naples.
Extension to Naples
What’s that line that Dean Martin sang? Ah yes... “That’s amore!” He was singing about Na-ples, of course, and for good reason: There’s so much to love about this second-to-none desti-nation. Discover that feeling while exploring with a local guide and seeking out your interests with the help of your Tour Director.
Naples3 nights
Day 13: Transfer to Naples & sightseeing tour
Included meal: Breakfast
Say arrivederci to Rome as you make your way to Naples. Upon arrival, join a local guide for a sightseeing tour of this beautiful bayside city.
Enjoy a panoramic tour with a scenic drive along the Naples waterfront
Pass Castel dell’Ovo, the seaside castle on a peninsula in the Bay of Naples
Visit the National Archaeological Museum and see relics of Roman history
Day 14: Free day in Naples
Included meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Naples or add excursions.
The Lost City of Pompeii
From $115 per person
A Naples Tradition: Neapolitan Pizza
From $109 per person
Day 15: Free day in Naples
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Naples or add an excursion.
This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
Capri: A Day on the Iconic Island
From $149 per person
Flight Home1 night
Day 16: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Hotel Giorgione
This charming hotel is located in the Cannaregio district in central Venice. Guests enjoy a private courtyard, pool, and billiards area. Nearby, you’l...
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Best Western Premier Hotel Royal Santina
This modern hotel is located in near Termini station. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a minibar, and laundry center. Nearby, you'll find Museo Nazionale Roman...
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Grand Hotel Oriente
This modern hotel is located in the historical center of Naples. Guests enjoy a restaurant, a lounge bar, and meeting space. Nearby you’ll find Castel...
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Flights
Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.
Add our airfare package and you'll get:
Round-trip flight for your tour
Airport transfers at your destination
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24/7 support from our dedicated service team
Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
In order to enter Italy, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
There is no visa required for U.S. or Canadian citizens.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code VF8.
You will walk for about 2 hours daily across mostly flat terrain, including cobblestone streets, with few hills or stairs.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of boats.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Venice and depart from Rome (or from Naples on the tour extension). When you first arrive, a representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers at the time of your arrival. You will be transferred from the airport in Venice to your hotel in an open-air boat.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
Water taxi rides in Venice are included in the price of your tour.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
Winters in Italy are generally mild. However, to ensure you’re comfortable for outdoor sightseeing and celebrations, we recommend packing a warm coat, hat and gloves, as well as rainwear.
We also suggest packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or boots is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or special performance.
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code VF8.
Venice and Northern Italy are known for flavorful meats and pastries.
Roman food is typically freshly prepared and varies depending on the season. Must-try bites include cacio e pepe (a simple dish of pasta, cheese, and pepper) and supplí (a fried rice ball similar to Sicily’s arancini).
Tuscany is world-famous for its wine, oil, sauces, and pasta. Menus favor subtle, lighter pastas and desserts made with nuts, fruit, and honey. Try a dish featuring the region’s Chianina beef, perhaps the most prized breed of cattle in all of Italy. For wine, popular Tuscan reds include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which are primarily made from the Sangiovese grape. Well-known white wines are also made around the San Gimignano region.
For more authentic meals, try local trattorias, small restaurants set away from the main piazzas. A typical Italian meal includes wines and the occasional beer, followed by a few sips of after-dinner drinks like grappa or limoncello.
Italy operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
Your hotel may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $7USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
