ITINERARY
Manila to Dubai 11:30pm 4:45am +1day (9hrs flight) with 4hrs layover
Dubai to Rome 8:55am 12:40pm (7hrs flight)
Meet and transfer to hotel for check-in
We include a panoramic tour of the capital of Italy and one of the oldest and most
influential cities in Western civilization. The Colosseum, the Roman forums, the
squares and fountains in the center, the great life of the city. We finish in St. Peter ́s
of the Vatican, an independent state within the city of Rome and center of the
Catholic Church. You can visit the basilica and the museums. In the evening, we
include a transfer to Trastevere, a lively neighborhood of the city known for its small
traditional restaurants
FREE TIME
We will leave Rome, heading north. This route is graced with beautiful landscapes.
Upon arrival in FLORENCE, we head straight to Piazzale Michelangelo, an
impressive site in the city and then we provide a panoramic tour with a local expert
and walk through the historic center. In the afternoon, we recommend a visit to its
famous markets. Florence is one of the most recommendable Italian cities for
shopping or for visiting any of its important museums
Train to Cinque Terre. Today we continue our journey towards PISA. On a little
tourist train we will travel to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where
there will be time to admire one, the well known Leaning Tower of Pisa. After this
we head to the Ligurian Coast, with some of the prettiest coastlines in Europe. We
will visit the CINQUE TERRE which has been declared UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Given the difficult access by road, we go by train, with a ticket to VERNAZZA,
which maintains its appearance of a citadel, with its outstanding Church of Santa
Margarita built in 1318, overlooking the sea. Time to take some lunch. Afterwards
we travel by train to LEVANTO, where we re-join the coach to continue to GENOA.
Note: The train to Cinque Terre is a regular local railway service, sometimes the
trains are full so it might be necessary travel standing and not seated.
We will continue our journey to the nearby city of SANTA MARGARITA LIGURE,
where we will embark for PORTOFINO, one of the most exclusive places in
Europe. Enjoy a stroll by the sea and time at leisure. After lunch, we continue to
MILAN, the busy northern city in which we recommend a visit to the cathedral.
Today we see one of the most beautiful scenic areas of Europe, the region of the
Italian lakes. Firstly, we will travel to LAKE ORTA in ORTA DE SAN GIULIO, a well-
preserved medieval city. We take a train ride to reach the center of the medieval
town, and then a boat to the ISLAND OF SAN GIULIO, a little island on the lake
with a monastery. After this we go on to LAKE MAGGIORE, stopping in STRESA,
where we have the option to visit the Borromean Islands, and especially ISOLA
BELLA with its gardens and palace (closed in the winter).
Time for lunch. After lunch, we go on to VERONA.
We will have time to see Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet before leaving for
VENICE, where we arrive at about 13.00. We include a boat trip to the area of St
Mark’s Square, with a local guide we take a stroll around the City of Canals. There
will also be a chance to admire the glasswork of Murano. Afterwards enjoy some
leisure time.
Hotel Check-out, then transfer to airport for return flight
Venice to Dubai 3:25pm 00:20am +1day (7 hrs flight) with 9hrs layover
Dubai to Manila 9:25am 9:35pm (9 hrs flight)
