Venice and Emilia Romagna (Ferrara - Ravenna - Bologna - Self Drive)
❮Venice and Emilia Romagna (Ferrara - Ravenna - Bologna - Self Drive)
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This 6 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 2 nights in Venice
- Rent a car for 3 days
- Hotel for 1 night in Ferrara
- Hotel for 1 night in Ravenna
- Hotel for 2 nights in Bologna
Explore Italy! Visit Venice (the romantic city set on canals, the backdrop for Edgar Allen Poe`s tale The Cask of Amontillado), Ferrara (known for the buildings erected by its Renaissance rulers, the Este family), Ravenna (former capital of the Western Roman Empire, the Visigoth Empire, and the Byzantine Empire, but best known today for the Byzantine mosaic decoration of its churches and tombs) and Bologna (a thriving university town and architectural gem) with rent a car. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Venice
Day 1Arrive to Venice
Overnight in VeniceDay 2Overnight in VeniceDay 3Departing from Venice
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Ferrara
Day 3Arrive to Ferrara
Overnight in FerraraDay 4Departing from Ferrara
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Ravenna
Day 4Arrive to Ravenna
Overnight in RavennaDay 5Departing from Ravenna
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Bologna
Day 5Arrive to Bologna
Overnight in BolognaDay 6Overnight in BolognaDay 7Departing from Bologna
Italy
For centuries Italy has drawn foreign visitors - mostly for its architectural, artistic, and scenic splendors. Italy can truly be all things to all people. From the passion and excitement of noisy urban crowds to the quiet, rural idyll where the traditional life can be experienced. Italy's great cities are replete with rich attractions and culture alongside some of the most pristine beaches and spectacular mountains in the world.
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Trip Summary
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Venice
With sumptuous palaces and romantic waterways, Venice is straight out of an 18th-century Canaletto masterpiece. No matter how many times you have seen it in movies or TV commercials, the real thing is more surreal and dreamlike than you ever imagined. Its landmarks, the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale are exotic melanges of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. It is full of secrets, ineffably romantic, and - at times - given over entirely to pleasure. You must walk everywhere in Venice and where you cannot walk, you go by water. Explore Piazza San Marco, Stroll Across the Rialto Bridge, Get Lost in the Endless Canals, Admire the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, Visit the San Giorgio dei Greci, Walk Around the Jewish Ghetto, Learn About Venice's Musical History, Tour Venice's Unique Architecture at Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Celebrate One of Venice' Many Festivals, Go Window Shopping, and so much more.
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Ferrara
Situated on the banks of the river Po, Ferrara is a beautiful renaissance city with much of its legacy intact. Among the historic treasures are sumptuous palazzos dating from the 14th century and the narrow Medieval streets. Don't miss the great exhibitions staged at the Palazzo dei Diamanti, where the works of Dalì, Mirò, Monet, Chagall have been hosted. Other sights include the façade of cathedral, the renaissance frescos of Palazzo Schiafanoia and the stately of the Este Castle.
Visit and explore the Palazzo dei Diamanti, Cathedral of Ferrara, Este Castle, National Archaeological Museum of Ferrara, Museum of Casa Romei, and so much more. -
Ravenna
Located on the Adriatic midway between Venice and Florence, Ravenna is a city with a great history. It has been the capital of the Western Roman Empire, the Visigoth Empire, and the Byzantine Empire under Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora. Today, it is best known for the Byzantine mosaic decoration of its churches and tombs that have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city itself is very charming, with many good restaurants and a lively nightlife.
Visit and discover the Dantes Tomb, Basilica of San Vitale, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Fontanella Piazza del Popolo, Basilica of Saint Francis and so much more. -
Bologna
Bologna is one of the most overlooked gems in Italy, one of the most architecturally unified in Europe - a panorama of sienna-colored buildings, marbled sidewalks, and porticos. Located at the crossroads between Venice and Florence and surrounded by hills, Bologna provides the best of several worlds; it has beautiful piazzas, churches and museums, as well as being a thriving university town, filled with cafes, bars and nightlife. The bars, cafes, and squares fill up with students, and an eclectic mix of concerts, art exhibits, and avant-garde ballet and theater performances always marks the calendar. Visit and explore the Piazza Maggiore, Saint Petronius Church, Neptune Fountain, Santo Stefano Church, Archaeological Museum, National Gallery, Piazza del Mercato (or market square), Quadrilatero, San Luca Sanctuary, Palazzo Comunale Museum, Museum of History and so much more.
Explore Piazza San Marco, Stroll Across the Rialto Bridge, Get Lost in the Endless Canals, Admire the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, Visit the San Giorgio dei Greci, Walk Around the Jewish Ghetto, Learn About Venice's Musical History, Tour Venice's Unique Architecture at Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Celebrate One of Venice' Many Festivals, Go Window Shopping, and so much more.
Visit and explore the Palazzo dei Diamanti, Cathedral of Ferrara, Este Castle, National Archaeological Museum of Ferrara, Museum of Casa Romei, and so much more.
Visit and discover the Dantes Tomb, Basilica of San Vitale, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Fontanella Piazza del Popolo, Basilica of Saint Francis and so much more.
Visit and explore the Piazza Maggiore, Saint Petronius Church, Neptune Fountain, Santo Stefano Church, Archaeological Museum, National Gallery, Piazza del Mercato (or market square), Quadrilatero, San Luca Sanctuary, Palazzo Comunale Museum, Museum of History and so much more.