Florence & Venice Escapade 2026
Tour Essentials
Breakfast daily (4 breakfasts); other meals are at leisure throughout the journey.
Tour Details
Florence & Venice Escapade is designed for travellers who want a compact northern Italy journey that still feels rewarding and well put together. Over five days, it links two of Italy’s most iconic city experiences—Renaissance Florence and romantic Venice—while adding a worthwhile guided excursion to Pisa for extra depth.
You begin with time in Florence, where world-famous art, elegant piazzas, and Tuscan character set the tone. A guided visit to the Accademia Gallery brings you face to face with Michelangelo’s David, while the included half-day excursion to Pisa adds one of Italy’s best-known landmark settings without the stress of organising it independently.
From there, high-speed rail makes the transition to Venice smooth and efficient. Your final stay offers time to simply enjoy the atmosphere of the lagoon city, capped off by a classic shared gondola ride through the Grand Canal area and smaller canals. It works beautifully as a stand-alone mini tour or as an easy add-on to a broader Italian itinerary.
Inclusions
- 2 nights in Florence in 4-star accommodation with daily breakfast
- Guided Accademia Gallery visit on a shared basis
- Half-day regular excursion to Pisa with local guide
- High-speed train ticket from Florence to Venice (2nd class)
- 2 nights in Venice in 4-star accommodation with daily breakfast
- Shared gondola ride in Venice (approx. 30 minutes)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Florence
Arrive in Florence independently and make your way to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to settle in, stroll the historic centre, or simply begin soaking up the city’s Renaissance atmosphere at your own pace.
Overnight in Florence.
Day 2: Florence, Accademia Gallery And Pisa
After breakfast, make your way to the Accademia meeting point for your included guided visit. This experience brings you close to Michelangelo’s David as well as other significant works, offering a rewarding introduction to Florence’s artistic importance.
Later, enjoy free time before joining the afternoon excursion to Pisa. Visit Piazza dei Miracoli, admire the Leaning Tower from outside, and see the Cathedral interior when access permits. Return to Florence after the tour. Overnight in Florence.
Day 3: Florence To Venice
Breakfast at the hotel. At the advised time, head to Florence railway station and board your included high-speed train to Venice in 2nd class.
On arrival, make your own way to the hotel and check in. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy Venice’s canals, squares, and atmosphere. Overnight in Venice.
Day 4: Venice
After breakfast, make your way to the gondola meeting point near St Mark’s Square. Your included shared gondola ride offers a classic Venetian perspective, gliding through part of the Grand Canal area and quieter side canals lined with palaces, bridges, and hidden corners.
The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration—perhaps visiting St Mark’s Basilica, wandering through Dorsoduro, or simply enjoying Venice without a schedule. Overnight in Venice.
Day 5: Venice Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Tour arrangements conclude today in Venice.
Tour Highlights
- Stay in two of Italy’s most iconic art and culture cities in one easy trip
- See Michelangelo’s David on an included guided Accademia Gallery visit
- Enjoy a guided half-day excursion to Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli
- Travel between Florence and Venice by high-speed train
- Experience Venice from the water on a shared gondola ride
- Balance included sightseeing with free time for your own discoveries
Accommodation
This mini tour uses comfortable 4-star accommodation in both Florence and Venice, chosen to keep the journey simple, central, and well paced. In Florence, the focus is on a quality city base that works well for museum touring and the Pisa excursion; in Venice, the accommodation supports an easy stay while still letting you enjoy the atmosphere of the lagoon city.
- Florence: Cellai 4-star
- Venice: Principe 4-star, Amadeus 4-star, or similar
Hotels listed are intended as a guide to the expected accommodation standard. If availability requires a change, an alternative of comparable quality will be used.
Tour Notes
Physical Requirements
Easy to moderate: some walking in historic centres, steps and bridges in Venice, and independent station-to-hotel transfers.
Exclusions
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Hotel-to-station and station-to-hotel transfers in Florence and Venice
- City tax, payable directly to the hotels
- Meals and drinks not specifically listed as included
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departure supplements where applicable
- Optional experiences, personal expenses, and travel insurance
General Notes
- Activities operate on a shared basis and timings may be reconfirmed locally
- Accademia guided visits operate in English daily year-round, with Spanish available on selected dates and broader operation from Apr to Oct
- The Pisa excursion is a regular group service with English and Spanish guiding
- The gondola ride is shared, carries up to 5 passengers per gondola, and may be amended in poor weather
- Venice services end after breakfast on Day 5
- Midweek supplements: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures attract an additional supplement. Shoulder season supplement: $140 single / $130 double or triple per person. High season supplement: €67 per person for all room types.
- Availability: High Season departures run daily except Sundays and the first Saturday of the month from Mar 24 to Jul 26, and from Aug 25 to Nov 14.
- Availability: Shoulder Season departures run daily except Sundays and the first Saturday of the month from Mar 03 to Mar 23, and from Jul 27 to Aug 24.
- Blackout Dates: Dec 30 to 31, Jan 01 and Jan 11 to 15, Apr 03 to 04, Jun 14 to 18, and Jun 30 to Jul 02.
Cancellations
For information related to cancellations and any associated costs, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
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