Glamours of Austria & Italy Tour Package 2023/2024 - 10 Days, 9 Nights

DAY 1: VIENNA
Meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to your Hotel. Check into the Hotel by 1400hrs. The rest of the day is free for leisure, overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: VIENNA – SALZBURG
Breakfast at the Hotel. Take the Morning City Tour & Schönbrunn (SIC Basis) (Pick up from most Hotels in Vienna City). This tour will give you an overall impression of Vienna's most significant historical sights. Along the Ringstrasse, we show you numerous grand buildings, such as the MAK, the State Opera House, and the magnificent Museum of Fine Arts with its world-famous art treasures of the Habsburgs and the Natural History Museum. The cultural district of the Museums Quartier is home to the Hofburg (the former Habsburg winter residence), the Parliament, the City Hall, and the Burg Theatre. The highlight of this tour will be a visit to Schönbrunn Palace's showrooms, once the Habsburg Family's summer residence and Maria Theresia's home. We pass by the Belvedere Palace on the way back to the Opera. Later return to your Hotel. In the afternoon, we will depart for Salzburg (Standard Train Travel Included). Meet upon arrival in Salzburg and transfer to your Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: SALZBURG – INNSBRUCK
Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, you will have a Half Day Salzburg City Tour of Sound (SIC Basis) (You have to make your way to the starting point of this tour at Mirabellplatz, directly in front of St. Andrä Church). This incredible ride will show you the breathtaking views of the landscape where the opening scenes of the film “Sound of Music” were filmed. Relax and listen to the original “Sound of Music” soundtrack. Our English-speaking guide shows you the highlights of the film “Sound of Music” and the historical and architectural landmarks in the City and the picturesque Lake District. The tour will last for around 4 hours. Later return to your Hotel on your own. In the afternoon departure, transfer to the train station to connect to your train to Innsbruck (Standard Train Travel Included). Arrive in Innsbruck and transfer to your Hotel. Check into Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
 
DAY 4: INNSBRUCK
Breakfast at the Hotel. Today you can explore this breathtaking town in the Alps, visit the Crystal Factory Showroom or just relax overnight at Hotel.

DAY 5: INNSBRUCK – VENICE
Breakfast at the Hotel. Take the departure transfer to the train station to connect your train to Venice (Standard Train Included). Meet upon arrival in Venice St Lucia Station and transfer to your Hotel. Check into Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 6: VENICE
Breakfast at the Hotel. Go to the Tourist Office, Plaza San Marcos, in the morning by 0900hrs. Here you will have a Guided Walking Tour of Venice (SIC). This exciting tour is centered around the history of St. Mark's Square and its main monuments. We will visit St. Mark's Basilica, with its marble and mosaics, and the Ducal Palace, where the old Republic of Venice exercised its political and commercial powers in the Doge Palace. Then cross the Bridge of Sighs, arriving at the famous Venice Jail. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore Venice overnight at Hotel.

DAY 7: VENICE – FLORENCE
Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out of Hotel. Join the departure transfer to the train station to connect the train to Florence (Standard Train Travel Included). Arrive and transfer to your Hotel by the afternoon. Check into Hotel. Then you can make your way to join the Hop On Hop Off Tour of Florence. Explore Florence with two routes on this Hop On Hop Off tour. In the romantic region of Tuscany lies the jewel city of the Renaissance, Florence. Surrounded by the Appenine Mountain chain, it lies in a fertile valley surrounded by charming Tuscan vineyards and olive groves. The art galleries and museums of Florence are renowned worldwide, and holidaymakers flock to admire the superb David of Michaelangelo, the Venus of Botticelli, and the stunning Duomo with its marble façade, which glows in the golden sunlight. The start point for Line A is S M Novella Station, and Line B's is S. Frediano. Make your way back to your Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 8: FLORENCE – ROME
Breakfast at the Hotel. Continue on your Hop On Hop Off Tour of Florence. Explore Florence with two routes on this Hop On Hop Off tour. In the romantic region of Tuscany lies the jewel city of the Renaissance, Florence. Surrounded by theAppenine Mountain chain lies in a fertile valley surrounded by charming Tuscan vineyards and olive groves. The art galleries and museums of Florence are renowned worldwide, and holidaymakers flock to admire the superb David of Michelangelo, the Venus of Botticelli, and the stunning Duomo with its marble façade, which glows in the golden sunlight. The start point for Line A is S M Novella Station, and Line B's is S. Frediano. Later return to your Hotel, and you will be transferred at around 2 pm to Florence Train Station to connect your train to Rome (Standard Train Travel Included). Arrive in Rome, and you will be transferred to your Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 9: ROME
Breakfast at the Hotel. Discover Rome with Hop On Hop Off 24-hour Ticket. There is no better way to see Rome than on a double-decker, hop-on, hop-off bus! See top Rome attractions on this comprehensive sightseeing tour, such as Vatican City, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Tiber Island, etc. The buses are open-top, allowing you to enjoy 360-degree panoramic views as you travel along your route. Hop on and off as often as possible at any of the eight stops around Italy’s captivating capital city. One of the world’s most exciting cities, Rome has more to see than most other capitals. Layers of history have left the city with architectural treasures scattered at every twist and turn, and it's Baroque piazzas and ancient antiquities are a joy to behold. Aboard a comfortable, open-top, double-decker bus, admire top city attractions, such as Rome’s must-see Colosseum – the scene of gory gladiator battles during the Roman Empire – and Piazza Venezia with its ostentatious Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. Pass downtown streets near the eye-catching Trevi Fountain or perhaps hop off at Vatican City to visit one of the most sacred places in Christendom. With your ticket, you can remain on the bus for an entire loop (roughly 1.5-2 hours) as you listen to the informative audio commentary. Alternatively, you can hop on and off at any of the eight stops around the city to explore Rome’s countless delights overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 10: ROME
Breakfast at the Hotel. Day free at leisure until departure transfer to Rome Airport for your onward journey.
 
Conclusion
Experience the beauty and glamour of Austria and Italy with this exclusive 10-day, 9-night tour package. Enjoy breathtaking Alps views, explore the cobbled streets of Vienna and Venice, visit the romantic canals of Verona, and more. With our experienced tour guides, this tour will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Book now and get ready to experience the glamour of Austria and Italy.
 
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