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Family Journey Venice to Rome

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Jennifer Iovinelli, Travel Agent in Mechanicville, NY

Jennifer Iovinelli

Mechanicville, NY Travel Agent
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Jennifer Iovinelli

Mechanicville, NY · 4 Years of Experience

An independent agent with Kingdom and Cruise Travel, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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DESTINATIONS VISITED:Italy
PLACES VISITED:Florence, Rome, Venice
SUGGESTED DURATION:8 Days
From August 9 to 16, 2026, we took a guided leisure trip through Italy. In Venice, we stayed at Hotel Principe, toured the city on foot, rode a gondola, and watched a glass-blowing demonstration. In Florence, we stayed at the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, visited the Accademia, took a pasta cooking class, and made a day trip to Pisa. We finished in Rome at the Bettoja Hotel Massimo d'Azeglio, touring the Colosseum and Roman Forum and attending gladiator school.
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DAY1
Venice
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Arrival in Venice
Water taxi from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Hotel Principe. Welcome moment and welcome meeting with the Expedition Leader. Free time to wander the streets of Venice.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Taking a water taxi from the aiport to the hotel
DAY2
Venice
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Guided walking tour of Venice
Guided walking tour of Venice, glass-blowing demonstration, gondola ride, and Venetian mask making for kids.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Venetian Mask Making Class
DAY3
Venice
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Florence
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Venice to Florence
Train from Venice to Florence. Check in at the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo. Visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and Piazza della Repubblica.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visiting the Leonardo da Vinci Museum
DAY4
Florence
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Guided tour of Florence
Guided walking tour of Florence, visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia, free time, and a pasta cooking class.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Pasta Making Class
DAY5
Florence
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Free day in Florence
Free day in Florence with a train excursion to Pisa.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visiting Pisa
DAY6
Florence
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Rome
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Florence to Rome
Train from Florence to Rome. Check in at the Bettoja Hotel Massimo d'Azeglio. Visit the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, then a Gladiator School of Rome experience.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Gladiator School
DAY7
Rome
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Roman Forum
Guided visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, golf cart tour of Rome, and a festive pizza dinner.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visiting the Roman Forum and the Colosseum
DAY8
Rome
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Departure
Depart Rome for home.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Private Transportation from the hotel to the airport
FINAL THOUGHTS
This trip was the perfect mix of history, hands-on fun, and incredible food for the whole family. From gondolas in Venice to pasta in Florence and gladiator school in Rome, Italy gave us memories we will treasure forever.