Overview
Independent Rome & Florence City Stay
If two heads are better than one, this Globus Independent City Stay in Rome and Florence doubles the fun with two Italian capitals. Double “La Dolce Vita” and double the free time to immerse yourself in the cultures of these magnificent cities. Explore the Eternal City with its ancient sites and breathtaking monuments. Then, be whisked by high-speed train to Florence, a treasure trove of fine art, magnificent palaces, and elegant squares. Indulge your senses with the many local specialties that can only be found in the capital city of Tuscany!
Highlights of Independent Rome & Florence City Stay
City Highlights
Price Details US
Travelers Notes
Your Globus Independent tour gives you the freedom to explore as you please with all the perks you'd expect from the expert travel planners at Globus. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, transportation, transfers between each tour city, and a knowledgeable Local Host in each destination to assist you upon request. We’ll also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers at the beginning and end of your tour if you wish!
Transportation
Notes
UNESCO Sites
Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome
Meals
5 Breakfasts
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY Welcome to Rome! • A Globus Local Host will be waiting to welcome you at the hotel between 5pm and 7pm. Free time this afternoon.INSIDER PICKS Join us for an optional dinner at an elegant restaurant just steps away from the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Your exquisite four-course meal features fresh ingredients and a delightful atmosphere.There’s so much to love in Roma. After all, spelled backwards, it’s amor – the word for love. Find the perfect pasta and seafood, bakeries, wine bars, and aperitivo afternoons with a touch of your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 2
ROME • Follow your Local Guide for a walking tour around the Eternal City. Toss a coin in the Trevi fountain to guarantee you’ll return to Rome, see the Pantheon, and take pictures of the world-renowned Piazza Navona. (B)INSIDER PICKS Discover the magnificent St. Mary Major Basilica, one of the papal Basilicas with an optional guided tour. Become an Italian pizzaiolo with an interactive optional cooking class and master two Italian specialties: pizza and gelato. Enjoy your own creations included with a delicious meal. Delizioso!Step into another country and visit glorious St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City, framed by St. Peter’s Basilica and Bernini’s colonnade. More Insider Picks are available on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 3
ROME • The day is yours to explore as you please. (B)INSIDER PICKS Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you can build a lasting memory of this captivating city with an optional eBike tour to explore the treasures of Rome on this half-day guided adventure. Pedal past ancient sites including the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and much more!Stroll to the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo or choose the direction you wish with Insider Picks on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 4
ROME–FLORENCE• Travel by high-speed train to Florence. Walk with your Local Guide through Piazza del Duomo; sculpture-studded Piazza della Signoria, the heart of the city’s political life since the 14th century; and Santa Croce Square. Also admire medieval Ponte Vecchio, the arched, stone merchant bridge spanning the Arno River. (B)INSIDER PICKS Savor traditional fayre with an optional Steak Florentine dinner at a local restaurant in vibrant Piazza Santa Croce. A scrumptious dessert and unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks are included, so be sure to bring your appetite! During your free time, explore the pedestrian-friendly center and browse the artisan leather stores. Stroll across Ponte Vecchio to admire the views and browse the gold shops. More shining Insider Picks are yours for the choosing on your GlobusGO mobile app for more ideas.
Day 5
FLORENCE • The day is yours to explore as you please. (B)INSIDER PICKS Discover the highlights of Florence’s artistic portfolio with an exclusive, guided optional visit to the Academy of Fine Arts and the Uffizi Gallery. See a different side of Tuscany with an optional excursion to the charming medieval town of San Gimignano, complete with a visit to a vineyard for a local wine and specialties tasting.Spend free time strolling through the picturesque Palazzo Vecchio overlooking the Piazza della Signoria or enjoy an aperitif in elegant Piazza della Repubblica. These and more magical moments can be found on your GlobusGO mobile app!
Day 6
FLORENCE • Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departures
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Starhotels Metropole | This elegant 236 room modern boutique style hotel is perfectly placed. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property and there is also a fitness room. Tempting international dishes and Roman specialties can be savored in the intimate restaurant and for a refreshing break there is a stylish bar offering all day drinks, cakes, and light bites. | Roma | Via Principe Amedeo 3 | Superior First-Class |
| 2 | Hotel Cellai | Located in the historic heart of Florence, this upscale 55-room boutique property is housed in a restored 19th-century townhouse with elegant parlors, vaulted wooden ceilings and original Tuscan artwork. There is a bar in the antique library that works on an honor-system, a charming rooftop garden with city views and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout. Breakfast is served in a lavish mirrored room on a long table decked out with silver candelabras and complimentary tea, coffee and cake are served between 5 and 7 pm daily. | Florence | Via 27 Aprile, 14, 52r | First-Class |
| 3 | Executive Hotel | Located in the center of Florence and next to the River Arno, this hotel has 48 air-conditioned guest rooms, fully furnished with a flat-screen TV, mini-bar, and electronic safety box. The elegant lounge bar offers delicious and refreshing drinks, while the restaurant offers local and international cuisine with a twist. Free Internet is available throughout the property. | Firenze | Via Curtatone, 5 | First-Class |
