Hop from London to the Great Cities of Italy

Go from bites of fish ‘n’ chips to sampling the infinite gelato flavors of Italy on this 13-day trip from go-today. Your first stop is the sprawling metropolis of London, where you’ll spend a few days acclimating to Europe and taking in hundreds of years of history. Then, you’ll fly to Italy where you’ll enjoy its flavors and sights for the rest of your trip, bouncing from Rome to Florence, finally ending in Venice. This vacation includes:

• Round-trip airfare from New York City
• 3 nights of accommodations at Hotel Ibis London Wembley in London
• Flight from London to Rome
• 3 nights of accommodations at Taormina Hotel or Holiday Inn Rome-Pisana in Rome
• Second class rail from Rome to Florence
• 3 nights of accommodations at Hotel Meridiana in Florence
• Second class rail from Florence to Venice
• 2 nights of accommodations at Apogia Sirio Venice in Venice
• Daily breakfast
• Add a hop-on/hop-off tour in each city from $150 more per person

London

London is well known as a cosmopolitan capital, but it’s also home to numerous world-class museums. The British Museum, England’s largest, holds Egyptian mummies, ancient Etruscan art, and the Rosetta Stone. The National Gallery, meanwhile, houses roughly 2,300 European paintings by the likes of Titian, Van Gogh, and Michelangelo.

• Grab a pint at a neighborhood pub—London has approximately 7,000 of them.
• Kensington Roof Gardens: Nearly 1.5 acres of trees and gardens span this rooftop nightclub. Keep your eye out for the resident flamingos.
• Shakespeare’s Globe: Built on the spot where the original theater was destroyed in 1613, this replica hosts world-class renditions of the Bard’s plays for sitters and discount-savvy standers (a.k.a groundlings).

Rome

Italy’s capital city is a treasure trove of ancient history. The Roman Forum, which served as the center of ancient Rome, is a good spot to begin. From here, you’re just a short walk from the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and Circo Massimo, a crumbling stone-and-marble arena that hosted chariot races in ancient times. Hop on Rome’s easy-to-use subway system to explore attractions outside of the ancient city center, such as the Spanish Steps or the Vatican Museums, which house priceless works by Fra Angelico, Raphael, and Caravaggio.

• Stick to your budget: Download a free audio tour to your phone from travel guru Rick Steves before walking through the Roman Forum, the heart and soul of ancient Rome.
• Old Bridge Gelato: Grab a scoop of what is arguably Italy’s most delicious dessert at this gelateria outside the Vatican, which uses ingredients such as whole milk, fresh cream, and fruits.
• Say it in Italian: Roma (ROAM-ah)

Florence

Florence, a city that Michelangelo and Da Vinci once called home, was the epicenter of the Italian Renaissance in the 15th century. As a result, there’s an astonishing array of cultural treasures here, from the ornate Duomo cathedral to Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus.

• Leather-crafting demonstrations give insight into one of Florence’s oldest and most esteemed trades.
• Photo op: If you want to get a good snapshot of Florence’s Duomo from above, climb the neighboring bell tower; it stands 277 feet tall.
• Must-see museums: Spend a whole day admiring paintings and sculptures inside two of the city’s most beloved art museums: Uffizi Gallery and the Gallery of the Academy.

Venice

The scenically soggy city of Venice has been a favorite with travelers for generations. Writers and painters have been especially drawn to its waterlogged beauty, but maybe that’s no big surprise. A marble city with liquid streets is bound to appeal to anyone with an artistic temperament, a flair for romance, and a soft spot for the impossible.

• Take a break from Renaissance art and check out essential works by Jackson Pollack and Salvador Dalí at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
• Pass under the Bridge of Sighs on a romantic gondola ride departing from the Piazza San Marco.
• Sip Italian wine at the end of a long day of sightseeing in the hotel bar at Apogia Sirio Venice where you’ll stay.

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