Italy: La Dolce Vita in Rome and Florence

Rome - Florence

Photography, Videography, Exploration, Food, Health, Positivity

The Italian fantasies of legendary cuisine, breathtaking architecture, timeless art pieces, wine tastings in vineyards, afternoon espressos and sidewalk cafes are not a myth but a reality. What the Italians call 'La Dolce Vita,' or the 'Sweet Life,' is yours for the taking. Benvenuto in Italia!

  • 7 days

  • 8 - 24 spots

  • Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (single rooms available)

  • 6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 3 Dinners

  • TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) , between 9 AM and 4 PM

  • TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) on the last day

Activities Included

  • Rome Cycle Tour
  • Colosseum Visit
  • Trevi Fountain Visit
  • Walk the Spanish Steps
  • Pasta Making Class
  • Vatican City and Sistine Chapel Tour
  • Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier
  • Train From Rome to Florence
  • Florence Walking Tour
  • Tuscan Farm Tour
  • Train from Florence to Rome

Other Inclusions

  • Double occupancy in 3-star hotels
  • Local Guide throughout trip
  • All city transfers
  • Arrival airport transfer (until 5 pm on first day)
  • Departure airport transfer (morning of last day)

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Food and alcohol (except as noted)
  • Visas and travel insurance
  • Airport transfers outside of designated times
  • Tips for Guides

Itinerary

Day 1

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Day 1

Benvenuto and welcome to ‘la dolce vita’ or ‘the sweet life’ of Italy! Rome awaits you and upon arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to the Eternal City where your adventure will begin.

transfer

40 MIN

Airport Transfer

meal

dinner

Welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included.

accommodation

Grand Hotel Palatino

Overnight in Rome.

Day 2

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Day 2

Buongiorno! Wake up to your first morning in the old world. After breakfast, you will head out to the streets of Rome for a day of exploring with your fellow Travelers.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

4 HOURS

Rome Cycle Tour

One of the best ways to explore the ancient backstreets of Rome is on a bicycle. Your guide will help to provide you with all the equipment for your day of exploring.

activity

1 HOUR

Colosseum Visit

Your cycle tour will take you to the Colosseum. This massive stone amphitheater was constructed around 70-72 AD as a gift to the Roman people. Throughout its history, the Colosseum would be used for events such as gladiatorial combats and wild animal fights. After standing for 4 centuries, the Colosseum began to crumble due to neglect and was used as a source of building materials. To this day, the amphitheater remains an iconic symbol of Rome.

activity

1 HOUR

Trevi Fountain Visit

You’ll visit the famous Trevi Fountain, in the Trevi district of Rome. At 86 feet high and 161.3 feet wide, the Trevi Fountain is the largest fountain in Rome and one of the most famous fountains in the world. Have some coins handy, legend has it that if you toss a coin into the fountain, you’ll always return to the Eternal City.

activity

1 HOUR

Walk the Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps were built between 1723 and 1725, to join the Trinita dei Monti church to the Spanish square below and is the widest staircase in Europe. Not only a popular meeting place for tourists and locals but the Spanish Steps have been used in many movie scenes throughout the years.

meal

lunch

Lunch at a local restaurant is included.

activity

3 HOURS

Pasta Making Class

Join a local chef for a pasta-making class. Each region of Italy has its own unique pasta form and flavor and tonight your chef will lead a workshop on how to prepare a few types by hand.

meal

dinner

Included with the pasta making class.

accommodation

Grand Hotel Palatino

Overnight in Rome.

Day 3

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Day 3

Today is your last full day in Rome. Enjoy a morning activity before an afternoon at your leisure.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

2 HOURS

Vatican City and Sistine Chapel Tour

The Vatican City has a population of just 825 and is the smallest state in the world. This exciting tour will take you to the Vatican Museums displaying famous works of art, then on to the official residence of the pope, the Sistine Chapel. Stand beneath and experience the impressive masterpiece, created by Michelangelo, which took four years to complete.

activity

2 HOURS

Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier

The optional wine tasting will be led by a professional Italian sommelier. They will not only give you a master class on wines, but also a bit of geography when you sample wines from the north, central and southern regions of Italy. All paired with snacks of course!

accommodation

Grand Hotel Palatino

Overnight in Rome.

Day 4

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Day 4

Today you will say goodbye to Rome as you travel by train to the beautiful region of Tuscany.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

2 HOURS

Train From Rome to Florence

Enjoy the beautiful scenery from the train as you head north from Rome to Tuscany.

activity

3 HOURS

Florence Walking Tour

Your guide will take you on this walking tour through the cobbled streets of Tuscany. Discover the hidden alleyways, local gems and bustling marketplaces of this historic city.

accommodation

Hotel Mediterraneo

Overnight in Florence.

Day 5

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Day 5

Today you will travel to the enchanting Tuscan countryside, a true foodie paradise.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

3 HOURS

Tuscan Farm Tour

At this Tuscan farm experience, you will have the chance to feed the sheep, visit the wine cellars, and learn how they produce their olive oil. Taste their wines, paired with their olives, cheese and homemade baked bread. All produced on the farm for your lunch table.

meal

lunch

Lunch in Tuscany is included.

accommodation

Hotel Mediterraneo

Overnight in Florence.

Day 6

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Day 6

The morning is free to do any last-minute sightseeing or shopping in Florence before you travel back to Rome.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

2 HOURS

Train from Florence to Rome

Say ‘Ciao’ to Florence as your train takes you back to Rome for a free afternoon of shopping or sightseeing.

meal

dinner

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included.

accommodation

Hotel Regio

Overnight in Rome.

Day 7

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Day 7

All good things must come to an end but only until our next adventure! After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport and say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy and your travel buddies.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

transfer

40 MIN

Airport Transfer

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