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Italian Pairs: Venice and Rome: Slow Down and Enjoy the Cities.
Our specially curated Italian Pairs Itineraries are crafted for couples and duos eager to uncover the wonders of Italy. From the enchanting canals of Venice to the historic streets of Rome, each journey seamlessly blends iconic destinations with unforgettable experiences.
SEE ITINERARY | DATES & PRICES | FAQs | MAKE A RESERVATIONNow Journey's Approach to Adventure in Venice and Rome features:
• Private Meet & Greet Transfer on our Private Water Taxi
• Hand-Picked select hotels (in Deluxe or Classic as you prefer)
• Priviledged-Access Private Touring in Select Venues
• Venice: Your own Private Boat Tour, Upper level Basilica San Marco
• Rome: Evening private tour of the Colosseum lower levels, Roman Forum, Foodie Tour
• No annoying Up-Selling while on tour
• No Buses. No Groups, No Long Lines. Private Sightseeing.
• Daily Breakfast, Dinner recommendations and reservations service
• PRIVILEGED ACCESS: Skip-the-Long-Line Admissions with special access
• Local Italian Expert Guides
• Premium Train Travel throughout Italy: Travel in style onboard Fast Train.
• No Hidden Costs: Fees, taxes and gratuities
Our Complete Day-By-Day Itinerary:
Our complete itinerary for your consideration: Our Journey begins in Venice on Isola San Marco with an included Meet & Greet with Arrival Transfer over the lagoon of Venice, enjoy 3 days and nights in this beautiful and exotic city. Then you're off to Rome — where a thousand roads always lead — enjoy 3 nights in the Eternal City. The following itinerary features our Deluxe or Classic hotels as described. Hotel rooms can be upgraded to higher categories.
Welcome to Venice
La Serenissima. The Serene. — 3 Days, 3 Nights
DAY 1: WELCOME TO VENICE
Your Now Journey experience begins upon arrival to Marco Polo Airport in Venice. Now Journey's approach to touring Venice is unique: we combine local expert Italian Guides along with Deluxe or Classic Hotels for the perfect balance of activity, leisure time and experience, so you can truly soak up all that is Italy.
Getting to Know You, Venezia: Enjoy your private Discovery Walk on Arrival Day
Our Discovery Walk is a hallmark of the Now Journey style of traveling when exploring new destinations — a brief orientation walk with our Now Journey Local Host (not to be confused with our immersive Sightseeing Tour that occurs the next day with our licensed expert Italian Guide). In Venice we will take in the beautiful sights of Piazza San Marco, the "Campanile" or clock tower, the Grand Canal and more.
Reservations Service throughout your Journey: Let us take the headache out of finding a restaurant for dinner.
As part of our package, Now Journey makes reservations for you for the first evening in Venice and Rome — we also will make other reservations for you at no charge — just let us know which nights you'd like reservations and which you'd rather explore on your own.
Accommodation in Venice, 3 Nights with breakfast
Our Deluxe Hotels Collection:
Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal, Hotel Saturnia & International, Hotel Bauer, Hotel Kette or Similar
Our Deluxe Package includes these 4 Star and 5 Star properties and feature Classic and Superior category rooms — inquire if you'd like to upgrade room category. Hotel assignments are made closer to tour departure.
Our Classic Hotels Collection:
Hotel Do Pozzi or Similar
DAY 2: DISCOVERING VENICE
Today's Adventure: Private Sightseeing in Venice
Enjoy our Private adventure through this dramatic and historic port city after-hours when there are no crowds. We begin in private water taxi as we make our way through the romantic canals of Venice and arrive at the Doges' Palace.
Learn of Venice's fascinating and colorful past, including everything from Napoleon to Casanova. Venice's character springs to life as we make our way through her nooks and crannies and mysterious alley ways.
Journey's professional local guide provides expert commentary as we enter the fascinating and colorful Basilica San Marco (St. Mark's Basilica). Then we go 'back in time' with our visit to the Doge's Palace, the Old Prison (and yes, you will learn about the gentleman Casanova), and the famous Bridge of Sighs.
Special sightseeing today includes:
- Private Boat Tour: We begin in our own private boat through the canals of Venice
- Basilica San Marco: Enjoy the beautiful mosaics and how they reflect and dance in the light. Our Guide "paints the picture" of the history and opulence that is the Basilica San Marco prior to entering. Then enjoy the terrace and the amazing views.
- Enjoy included admission/entrance to Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana at your leisure.
Special Adventure: Gondola Experience with Serenade!
Later today, just before sunset enjoy our included Gondola ride through the canals of Venice with our professional musicians to make the ambiance perfect. On occasion inclement weather will prevent the gondola ride. In this scenario an alternate activity will be substituted later in the tour.
Enjoy the balance of the afternoon and evening at your leisure.
DAY 3: VENICE
Spend your day at leisure in the enchanting city of Venice, embracing its timeless charm and vibrant atmosphere. Whether you prefer to explore at your own pace or dive into curated experiences, here are some optional ideas to inspire your adventure:
- Visit Murano and Burano: Embark on a half-day excursion to the nearby islands, famous for Murano glassblowing and Burano’s colorful homes and intricate lace-making traditions.
- Savor Venetian Cuisine: Delight in a food tour or cooking class, sampling traditional dishes like cicchetti or learning how to make authentic Venetian pasta.
- Hidden Gems Walking Tour: Wander through Venice’s lesser-known neighborhoods with a guide, uncovering secret courtyards, charming canals, and fascinating local stories.
- Simply Soak in the Atmosphere: Stroll along St. Mark’s Square, sip coffee at a historic café, or lose yourself in the labyrinth of narrow streets, allowing Venice’s magic to unfold around you.
Whether you choose to immerse yourself in these experiences or simply bask in the city’s unique ambiance, Venice promises an unforgettable day.
Welcome to Rome
A Thousand Roads Lead Always to Rome
— 3 Days, 3 Nights
DAY 4: ARRIVING THE EMPIRE OF ROME
As you make your way to Rome onboard the high-speed Italian train, we find ourselves going back in time as our surroundings begin to slowly turn into the very center of ancient Rome and your arrival at Rome Termini Train Station.
Meet our driver and transfer the short distance to our hotel and check in. The locations of our hotels in Rome are within a minute or so walk of the incredible Pantheon.
We check-in, freshen up and then meet for our Discovery Walk.
Discovery Walk: Rome
You will meet our Rome City Host for a walk through the very heart of Old Rome.
We begin our exploration of Rome beginning with an elephant and continue to immerse ourselves in over 2000 years of history of the 'Empire. We enter the amazing Pantheon and learn of its interesting history and continue our walk to soak up Piazza Navona, once a site where mock naval battles were held. We continue with our Discovery Walk as we pass through Campo de Fiore (field of flowers) - do you know the name of the figure whose likeness is crafted in the statue in this amazing campo? We walk by Largo di Torre Argentina and learn of Julius Caesar's fate. We will also see a village of modern Roman felines.
Reservations Service throughout your Journey: Let us take the headache out of finding a restaurant for dinner.
As part of our package, Now Journey makes reservations for you for the first evening in Venice and Rome — we also will make other reservations for you at no charge — just let us know which nights you'd like reservations and which you'd rather explore on your own.
Accommodation in Rome, 3 Nights with breakfast
Our Deluxe Hotels Collection:
Iconic Pantheon Rome Hotel, Hotel d'Inghilterra, Palazzo Navona or Similar
Our Deluxe Package includes these 4 Star and 5 Star properties and feature Classic category rooms — inquire if you'd like to upgrade room category. Hotel assignments are made closer to tour departure.
Our Classic Hotels Collection:
Hotel Navona, Albergo Abruzzi, or Similar
DAY 5: ANCIENT ROME AT NIGHT
Today's Adventure: Imperial Rome Evening Adventure
Tonight you will enjoy a special evening tour of Rome. You will see ancient elements intertwined perfectly with present-day apartment buildings, and discover how the modern Romans have intertwined their vast history into present-day experience.
We're making our way to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the town center of the Roman Empire, for our special access, in-depth touring experience, complete with admissions.
Special Sightseeing Includes:
- Colosseo: Flavian's amphitheater known popularly as the Colosseum. Admission and Guided Tour of the Colosseum: Heart of The Empire. Enjoy Skip-the-Line entrance.
- Foro Romano: Admission and Guided Tour of the Roman Forum ~ We walk through the archaeological dig for unique perspectives of the Old Town Center of Rome, Palatine Hill, Capitoline Hill, Caesar's Palace, Curia or the Senate House, Temple of the Vestal Virgins, and the Triumphal Arches.
- Capitoline Hill: We ascend this amazingly sculptured and architecturally inspirational locale.
- Walking Delights: Views of Trajan's Market, Palatine Hill, Caesar's Palace, Curia known as the Senate Building, the Vittorio Emanuele II National Monument, the Jewish Ghetto, and other historic landmarks.
DAY 6: ROME AT LEISURE
Take advantage of a day at leisure, immersing yourself in the beauty and charm of your surroundings, or consider enhancing your journey with one of our thoughtfully curated optional experiences:
- Cultural Immersion: Visit local landmarks or museums, offering a deeper insight into the art, history, and traditions of this fascinating destination.
- Scenic Excursions: Embark on a guided tour to nearby attractions, where breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems await discovery.
- Culinary Adventures: Indulge in a food or wine tasting, sample regional specialties, or join a cooking class to master the art of local cuisine.
- Relaxation and Pampering: Treat yourself to a spa day or unwind in serene settings, enjoying the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Outdoor Explorations: Opt for a nature walk, bike ride, or boat tour, where you can experience the natural beauty of the area up close.
- Authentic Encounters: Connect with the local community through unique experiences, such as workshops or market visits, to gain an authentic perspective on daily life.
Whether you choose to explore, unwind, or indulge, the day is yours to shape as you wish—creating memories that will linger long after the journey ends.
- Farewell to Rome Dinner Reservations: Let us make your final dinner reservations or explore at your leisure.
Tomorrow you will say, 'Arrivederci Roma!' but tonight enjoy the very heart of Rome.
Day 7: DEPARTURE DAY: Arrivederci Italy!
Breakfast is included this morning should you have time before your departure. We say Arrivederci today or perhaps you might want to extend your stay. Inquire with us about adding the Amalfi Coast.
Are you wrapping up your Journey in Rome? Departure Transfer optional and not included. Transfer from the Rome hotel to the Rome FCO airport $108 per person. (2 guest minimum. Price is per person, $216 for solo traveler.)