Milan - Venice - Florence - Pisa - Rome 11 days / 10 nights
“Italy, and the spring and first love all together should suffice to make the gloomiest person happy.” (B. Russell)
Day 1 (Friday): MILAN
Independent arrival to Milan (optional transfer from airport or railway station). Accommodation at selected hotel. Late afternoon meeting with our assistant who will explain the tour and the possibilities of Milan gay nightlife. In the evening, Welcome Dinner in a restaurant with presentation of the programme. Overnight.
Day 2 (Saturday): MILAN*
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in the morning and for lunch. In the afternoon, Gay Friendly Walking Tour of Milan escorted by English speaking certified guide (3 hours); visits to the Milan Cathedral, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the most important historical and artistic attractions. After the tour, aperitif at Blanco or Leccomilano, two of the most known gay friendly bars in town (it's like a dinner!) and, in the evening, free time to enjoy the gay nightlife of Milan (your tour guide will suggest the best clubs in town). Overnight.
Day 3 (Sunday): MILAN - VENICE
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in the morning and for lunch. Departure to Venice. Arrival to Venice, transfer to the hotel and accommodation. Dinner in a restaurant and overnight.
Day 4 (Monday): VENICE
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, Gay Friendly Walking Tour of Venice escorted by English speaking certified guide (2 hours), with break in a typical “osteria” (tavern) to taste “cicchetto e piattini” (venetian glass of wine and small dishes of food); visits to Piazza San Marco, Rialto Bridge and other wonderful locations. In the afternoon, free time for further visits ( suggestion: Excursion to the Islands of Murano, Burano and Torricello). Free time for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 (Tuesday): VENICE - FLORENCE
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Florence. Arrival to Florence, transfer to the hotel and accommodation. Free time in the afternoon. Dinner in a restaurant and overnight.
Day 6 (Wednesday): FLORENCE
In the morning, Gay Friendly Walking Tour of Florence escorted by English speaking certified guide (2 hours); visits to Piazza della Signoria, Santa Maria Novella Church and other wonderful locations. In the afternoon, free time for further visits ( suggestion: Excursion to Boboli Gardens). Free time for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 (Thursday): FLORENCE – PISA – FLORENCE
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day Excursion to Pisa, to discover the Square of Miracles and the magic Leaning Tower. Free time for lunch. In the late afternoon, return to Florence. Free time for dinner and overnight.
Day 8 (Friday): FLORENCE – ROME
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Rome. Arrival to Rome and accommodation. Free time in the afternoon and for dinner. Overnight.
Day 9 (Saturday): ROME
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, Gay Friendly Walking Tour of Ancient Rome escorted by English speaking certified guide (3 hours), to discover the Coliseum (with skip-the-line ticket) and the Imperial Fora, followed by light lunch at “Coming Out”, the most known gay bar of the Capital. Free afternoon for further visits ( suggestion: Guided Tour of Vatican and Sistine Chapel). Free time for dinner. In the evening, together with your tour guide, you will be able to discover the best gay bars and clubs of Rome. Overnight.
Day 10 (Sunday): ROME
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for further visits ( suggestion: Excursion to Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana in Tivoli). In the evening, Good Bye Gala Dinner at “Le Roof Restaurant by Chef Gaetano Costa”. Overnight.
Day 11 (Monday): ROME
Breakfast at the hotel. End of services (optional transfer to the airport or railway station).
According to the number of participants, RainbowItaly suggest to make this tour by high speed train, but we can propose this itinerary in self-drive, minibus, GT bus, luxury car with private driver and and everything can be personalized, starting from a basic package that includes:
- Late afternoon meeting with our assistant who will explain the tour or if requested an expert gay tour guide for the whole duration of the trip;
- 10 nights accommodation in 4 stars selected gay friendly hotels (buffet breakfast included);
- 1 Welcome Dinner (including drinks); - 2 dinners at hotel or local restaurants (including drinks);
- 1 Good Bye Gala Dinner (including drinks);
- Walking Tours and Excursions as per programme, escorted by licensed private tour guides;
- High Speed Train tickets or car rent or minibus or GT bus or luxury car with private driver;