16 Days of Italian Splendor

Marie Klose

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Milan, Pisa, Florence, Siena, and Rome. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Italy.

Trip to Milan

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Viator

Day 1Milan's Magnificent Treasures

$38

Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$12

12 - 18 min

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Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$26

Day 2Captivating Pisa and its Iconic Tower

$60

$ 5

Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

10 - 12 min

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Terracotta Renaissance church with elaborate Gothic interior, home to Da Vinci's The Last Supper.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

Day 3Florence's Artistic Gems and Architectural Wonders

$78

$ 5

Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

Former monastery housing science museum with scale models of da Vinci's submarines & planes.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$48

Budget breakdown: $697 In total

Activities & Food:$674

Transport:$23

Trip to Pisa

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Viator

Day 1Milan's Magnificent Treasures

$25

Grassy expanse that's home to the landmark leaning tower and grand marble-striped Pisa Cathedral.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

Day 2Captivating Pisa and its Iconic Tower

$63

$ 4

Grand marble-striped cathedral known for its ornate Romanesque bronze doors & carved 1300s pulpit.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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Elaborately adorned 14th-century tower (56 meters at its tallest point) with a world-famous lean.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

33 - 40 min

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Natural History Museum of the University of Pisa

This 14th-century Carthusian monastery now houses a monastic library & a natural history museum.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Florence's Artistic Gems and Architectural Wonders

$38

Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

4 - 6 min

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15th-century palace designed by Michelozzo for the Medici family, with art museum & famous chapel.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $697 In total

Activities & Food:$674

Transport:$23

Trip to Florence

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Viator

Day 1Milan's Magnificent Treasures

$62

16th-century building housing vast collection of Primitive & Renaissance paintings & masterpieces.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$62

Day 2Captivating Pisa and its Iconic Tower

Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Florence's Artistic Gems and Architectural Wonders

$50

Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Art museum with Michelangelo sculptures, including David, plus Renaissance painting & Russian icons.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

Budget breakdown: $697 In total

Activities & Food:$674

Transport:$23

Trip to Siena

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Viator

Day 1Milan's Magnificent Treasures

$40

$ 4

Majestic, airy library within the Siena Duomo known for its soaring, vibrant Pinturicchio frescoes.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$15

70 - 84 min

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Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

Day 2Captivating Pisa and its Iconic Tower

$18

Gallery housing vast collection of Sienese masterpieces from the late medieval to Renaissance era.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$18

Day 3Florence's Artistic Gems and Architectural Wonders

$68

13th-century structure famed for its facade & its marble stripes in symbolic black & white.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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Medieval bricked square surrounded by elegant buildings, famous for hosting the Palio horse race.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $697 In total

Activities & Food:$674

Transport:$23

Trip to Rome

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Viator

Day 1Milan's Magnificent Treasures

$36

$ 4

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$36

10 - 12 min

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Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM

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Free

Day 2Captivating Pisa and its Iconic Tower

$34

Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$34

16 - 23 min

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Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM

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Free

Day 3Florence's Artistic Gems and Architectural Wonders

$34

Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$34

Day 4Siena's Timeless Beauty and Cultural Heritage

$32

$ 4

Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$32

Budget breakdown: $697 In total

Activities & Food:$674

Transport:$23