Italy featuring Rome, Florence, Venice (Classical)

Duration: 10 Days | Meals Included:  8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 5 Dinners

 

Starr has partnered with Premier World Discovery, a professional tour operator handling escorted tour arrangements. With 25 years of experience, PWD's goal is to provide travelers with an unforgettable experience featuring sightseeing, history, culture, and fun!

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Rome City Tour

Join your local guide and visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palantine Hill, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon & make a photo stop at the famous Trevi Fountain. Later see St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, the papal enclave within the city of Rome.

 

The Colosseum & Ancient Rome

One of the New 7 Wonders of the World and the largest ancient amphitheater ever built. The arena was made of limestone, volcanic rock and concrete for gladiatorial contests and other events with a capacity of 80,000.

 

Siena Walking Tour

Explore the medieval streets to the dramatic Campo, scene of the annual Palio horse race. Also see the town’s famous black and white striped cathedral and enjoy some time at leisure in this beautiful city.

 

San Gimignano Visit

One of the most picturesque of Italy’s perfectly preserved medieval towns with towers built in the 12th century. Join your Tour Director and fellow passengers on a stroll through the quaint streets and visit Piazza della Cisterna, one of Italy’s most beautiful town squares.

 

Florence Walking Tour

Visit the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s original Statue of David, a truly awesome sight. Then view the Cathedral to see Giotto’s Bell Tower and Baptistry with its impressive ‘Gates of Paradise’. These buildings demonstrate the traditions of Florentine art and architecture from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Also see the open air museum of Piazza Della Signoria & Santa Croce, which houses the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo. The insightful walking tour also features a stroll across the famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge.

 

Academy Gallery - Statue of David

A world-renowned art museum, most famous as the home of Michelangelo’s original David statue. Founded in 1784, it holds the largest collection of Michelangelo sculptures, including the unfinished Prisoners, alongside Florentine Renaissance paintings, gothic art, and a museum of musical instruments.

 

Lucca Walking Tour

Explore the Old Town filled with quaint shops and stunning Gothic palaces. Lucca’s exceptionally well preserved Renaissance-era city walls around the historic center are an architectural marvel.

 

Leaning Tower of Pisa

An amazing sight to see. Be sure to get your picture holding up the tower which is 180 feet high and no less than 13 feet off the perpendicular.

 

Assisi Walking Tour

Visit both the upper and  lower parts of the great Basilica of St. Francis. Everything is Assisi is in some way associated with St. Francis, who was born here in 1182.

 

Venice Walking Tour

Take a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square to see St. Mark’s Basilica & admire the Campanile, a brick bell tower that rises above the piazza. Built on 117 islands with 150 canals and 400 bridges, truly one of the world’s most unique cities.

 

Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square

Entrance is included to the lavish Doge’s Palace, built in 1340. See the famous Bridge of Sighs located within the Palace. Relish at St. Mark’s Basilica & admire the Campanile, a brick bell tower that rises above the piazza. Piazza San Marco, or St. Mark's Square, is the principal public square of Venice, Italy, famously hailed by Napoleon as "the drawing room of Europe". As the city's heart, it features the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica, the 16th-century Campanile (bell tower), and the Doge’s Palace, creating a stunning mix of Byzantine and Gothic architecture.

 

Venice Gondola Ride

Sit back, relax and glide gracefully through the picturesque canals with a master gondolier.

 

Verona Walking Tour

Visit Juliet’s House with its famous Balcony and see the 22,000 seat Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater, built in 30 AD, and still in use as a venue for large-scale opera performances.

 

Verona Arena

A Roman amphitheatre located in the historic center of Verona, Italy. It is among the best-preserved ancient amphitheatres to have survived into the modern era. This remarkable state of preservation is largely due to systematic restoration efforts that began in the 16th century. During the summer months, the Arena hosts the Arena di Verona Festival, with opera seasons that have run uninterrupted except by wars since 1913. Throughout the rest of the year, it serves as a concert venue. The arena hosted the closing ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics and the opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Paralympics.

 

Juliet's House with Balcony

Located at via Cappello 23, is a medieval tower house documented since 1351. This place is associated with the story of Romeo and Juliet, birthed from the pen of Luigi da Porto in 1531 and immortalized by William Shakespeare in 1596. The structure originally housed an inn and was identified as the house of the Capulets in the 18th century, becoming a destination for romantic pilgrimage. Acquired by the Municipality of Verona in 1905, Juliet's House was restored between 1939 and 1940 under the direction of Antonio Avena, who added the famous balcony. In the courtyard, the statue of Juliet created by Nereo Costantini in 1972 was later placed.

 

Tuscan Farmhouse Dinner & Wine Tasting

Enjoy a delicious Farmhouse dinner featuring typical Tuscan dishes paired with a selection of local wines.

 

Pasta Cooking Class Lunch & Wine Tasting

The chef discusses the class and recipe, and the restaurant staff will assist with your aprons to let the cooking fun begin. Later enjoy lunch along with a wine tasting to learn about and sample a selection of local wines.

 

Need to Know:

• This tour is active, requiring participants to be in good physical shape and good health to fully enjoy the experiences. This trip is not appropriate for those requiring a walker, wheelchair, scooter, or need walking assistance. Sightseeing locations and activities may require longer periods of walking, standing or sitting. Some locations may involve climbing stairs, have uneven or unpaved ground, have cobblestone streets, or located at higher altitudes. You may need to manage your own luggage if luggage handling is not available. Premier World Discovery/Starr is not responsible for any missed activities due to a participant's inability to participate with the group.

• Adapters and Converters in Europe: Please remember to bring a European adapter for your electronic devices. In Europe, the standard voltage is 230 V, and the frequency is 50 Hz, with power plugs and sockets of type C, E, and F. Since the plug shape used in Europe is different from most other regions, your standard plugs won’t fit directly into European wall sockets, so you’ll need a special adapter to bridge the gap.

• Includes deluxe round-trip motorcoach transportation from one or more of our departure locations to the airport.

• Services of a Tour Director will begin upon arrival in Rome.

• Baggage handling at hotels is included.

• Baggage handling at airports is not included.

• Price includes round-trip airfare between Philadelphia/Newark and Rome and Venice.

• Transfers in Rome and Venice (between airport and hotel) are included.

 

Proof of Citizenship Requirement: Valid Passport

 

Payment & Cancellation Policies for November 3, 2026

Deposit/Payment Policy: Deposit is $625.00 per person. Final payment is due by 6/3/2027

Cancellation Penalties: If cancellation occurs from booking date to 3/25/2027, a $25.00 per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 3/26/2027 and 6/3/2027, a $625.00 per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 6/4/2027 and 6/21/2027, a $2,200.00* per person penalty will be assessed. If cancellation occurs between 6/22/2027 and 9/21/2027, the passenger is in full penalty and no refund will be granted.

*In addition to the cancellation polices listed above, if additional payments have been made to Starr for the purpose of securing your airline reservation, these monies are non-refundable once received. Any name changes after final payment is made will be assessed a per person change fee. The amount of the fee will be determined by the airline.

 

Flight Schedule:

Departure: November 3, 2026

TBD *Flights are subject to change

Return: November , 2026

TBD *Flights are subject to change

**Only 1 piece of checked baggage is allowed on this trip and there will not be a charge by the airline for the 1st checked bag.**

 

Trip Insurance:

Travel Insurance provides protection for your travel investment and it should always be considered. We recommend The National Tour Association's (NTA) Travel Protection Plan administered by Aon Affinity. You can purchase the enhanced plan within 14 days of deposit to cover preexisting conditions or 'cancel for any reason' coverage.

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To purchase: Call 800-388-1470 or click here.

Starr's Tour Operator location # for Aon is 306035. 

 

Gratuities:

Gratuities to individuals noted below are not included in the price of your tour package. Customary recognized guidelines are as follows:

*Motorcoach Driver – $4-$6 per tour guest, per day

*Tour Director – $4-$6 per tour guest, per day

 

Accessibility:

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Accommodations:

 

Day 2-4:

Starhotels Metropole, Mama Shelter or similar (Rome)

 

Day 5-8:

Hotel Adua, Minerva Palace, Montecatini Termeor or similar (Tuscany)

 

Day 9-10:

Crowne Plaza Venice East, Venice Mestre or similar (Venice)

 

Note: Hotels are subject to change and are assigned approximately 30 days prior to departure.

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