Florence & Venice Escapade 2026

Mini Tour

Tour Details

Tour Type: Mini Tour – Multi-City Journey

Duration:
5 Days / 4 Nights

From – To:
Florence > Venice

Route:
Florence > Pisa > Venice

Perfect for travelers with limited time who want to experience the essence of Italy’s iconic cities. These short stays include carefully selected hotels, essential activities, and optional add-ons to customize the trip.
Each package can be booked as a standalone experience or combined with others to create a fully personalized Italian adventure.

Inclusions:

  • 2 nights in Florence (Bed & Breakfast)
  • Small-group Accademia Museum visit (approx. 1 hr)
  • Regular excursion to Pisa (approx. 6 hrs) with English and Spanish local guide
  • High-speed train tickets Florence → Venice (2nd class)
  • 2 nights in Venice (Bed & Breakfast)
  • Regular gondola ride daily at 11:00 AM
    (not available on July 18, Sept 20, and during bad weather; no commentary during ride)

Languages for Activities:

Day 2 – Accademia Museum Tour:
Nov 01 – Mar 31: English daily (min 2 pax); Spanish Tues/Thu/Sat (min 4 pax)
Apr 01 – Oct 31: English & Spanish monolingual tours daily (min 2 pax)
*Occasionally, the guided service may be provided in two languages

Dates & Availability:

Departures
High Season Daily except Sundays and first Saturday of the month (Mar 24 – Jul 26; Aug 25 – Nov 14)
Shoulder Season Daily except Sundays and first Saturday of the month (Mar 03 – Mar 23; Jul 27 – Aug 24)
Blackout Dates Dec 30 – 31
Jan 01, 11–15
Apr 03 – 04
Jun 14 – 18
Jun 30 – Jul 02

venice rialto bridge

High Season Prices (Mar 24 – Jul 26; Aug 25 – Nov 14):

Room Type Price (AUD)
Single (SGL) $3,199.00
Double (DBL) $2,349.00 per person
Triple (TPL) $2,169.00 per person

Supplement (Tue/Wed/Thu): €67 per person (all room types)

Shoulder Season Prices (Mar 03 – 23; Jul 27 – Aug 24):

Room Type Price (AUD)
Single (SGL) $2,699.00
Double (DBL) $1,879.00 per person
Triple (TPL) $1,698.00 per person

Supplement (Tue/Wed/Thu): $140 SGL, $130 DBL, $130 TPL

Hotels & Accommodation:

City Hotel Options Nights
Florence Cellai 4* 2 Nights (BB)
Venice Principe 4*; Amadeus 4* or similar 2 Nights (BB)

 

Arrival in Florence on your own and check in at the hotel.

Rest of the day at your disposal.

Overnight.

After breakfast at your hotel, reach the meeting point at 08:45 AM at the corner between Via Ricasoli and Piazza San Marco, in front of the loggiato of Accademia delle Belle Arti.

An assistant waits for you wearing blue clothing with Gray Line logos). Guided Visit of the renowned Accademia Gallery, with a total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned works, the “David”, and other important masterpieces such as ”I Prigioni”, ”San Matteo” and the “Palestrina Pietà”.

The tour ends about at 10.00 AM.

Free time at your disposal.

In the afternoon, meeting point (on your own) at Piazzale Montelungo at 01:15 PM (Montelungo Square), at the end of the ramp connecting with the railway station.

An Assistant waits wearing blue clothing with Gray Line logos to join the group before departing for Pisa at 01:30 PM. Upon arrival in Pisa, you will visit Piazza dei Miracoli, the Baptistery (outside), the Cathedral (inside) and the Leaning Tower (outside).

Return to Florence and overnight.

*In case of long queue, if you cannot visit the interior of the Cathedral, you will be offered a guided visit of Piazza dei Cavalieri.

After breakfast at your hotel, at the time indicated, head to Florence train station to reach Venice.

Once there, make your own way to your hotel, check in at the hotel.

Overnight stay.

After breakfast at your hotel, discover Venice on board of a gondola! Reach the meeting point at 10:45 AM on your own, located in Calle Larga Ascensione in front of post office in St. Mark’s Square, close to Correr Museum.

The gondola ride starts at 11:00 AM. It’s the best way to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of a city built on water is on board a gondola. Gliding through Venice’s Grand Canal and minor canals, you’ll be introduced to the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses lining the city’s liquid streets.

Embark on a gondola (up to 5 people per gondola) and enjoy a 30-minute ride on the Grand Canal (St. Maria della Salute’s area) and minor canals (Fenice area). The tour ends with the landing at the station Bauer.

Ideal for photographers! Rest of the day at your leisure.

Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel.

End of our services.

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