Italy
Multi-day Trips Italy
7 days / 6 nights
Highlights of Italy - Rome & Venice
Rome - Venice
On this 7-day multi-day trip to Italy, you will visit and explore Rome and Venice in an accessible way. Your accessible rooms in to-be-selected hotels will be guaranteed in both cities. Rome, the capital, is a busy modern metropolis, filled with monuments that remember a glorious Roman past. Venice is a picturesque city of cobblestone streets, quaint neighborhoods, and home to the famous Grand Canal. Both cities will have their dedicated tour with knowledgeable, professional guides, who will remark notable landmarks and monuments. At your own pace, you will visit places such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Sistine Chaple, and Rialto, where you will have a tasting experience. Although navigating these cities can sometimes present some challenges, both tours are adapted for people with reduced mobility and itineraries are accessible! You can ask your guide for assistance and indications to an accessible restroom at any point of your journey. Transportation will be provided and will be accessible. The van has a wheelchair lift in the back, and the water bus in Venice, the Vaporetto, has a ramp entrance. Please contact us for any special requirements and learn more detailed information about your itinerary below.
Things to Do + Places to Stay + Ground transportation
3 days / 2 nights
Highlights of Rome (3 days, 2 nights)
Rome
Enjoy Rome’s iconic attractions and experience the city’s history in a 3 day tour. Accessible transportation, activities, and accommodation will be arranged for you. After arriving to the airport in Rome, you’ll be picked up in an accessible van and, depending your preferences driven to a Hotel Lancelot, a charming boutique hotel near the Colosseum. After checking in, you’ll be picked up for your first tour, where you’ll explore the Highlights of Rome, including the Trevi Fountain and Navona Square. After this 4 hour tour, you’ll return to your hotel and have the rest of the afternoon to relax or explore. The next day, after enjoying a delicious breakfast, you’ll visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum. You’ll explore and learn about these almost 2,000 year old structures. An accessible van will pick you up from your hotel, take you between monuments, and drop you off after the tour. Your final day will include a visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. After observing the gardens, and works of art and architecture, you’ll be driven back to your hotel, and transportation will be arranged to take you to the airport.
Things to Do + Places to Stay + Ground transportation
About Italy
Accessible travel Italy
However, many public transportation systems, including much of the national rail network and the vaporetto boats in Venice, have been adapted for accessibility. Assistance can be provided, especially if requested in advance. Many attractions can be accessed free of charge or at a reduced rate by people with disabilities. Travelers who book official tours of landmarks will receive assistance from guides.
Country Information
Health
No vaccinations are required to enter Italy, but as with all international travel, it is recommended to be up-to-date on your vaccinations, including tetanus. Be sure to get appropriate health insurance to fit your personal and travel needs, and have funds available to cover any medical emergency.
Travelers to mountainous areas should take reasonable precautions and make sure that they are prepared for all weather conditions.
Security
Italy is generally a safe country to visit. Pickpocketing and muggings can occur, so it is recommended to be cautious and avoid flashing valuables.
If traveling by car, never leave valuables on display and always lock your car when it is parked. Beware of people trying to distract you when traveling with luggage, such as in train stations or when loading your vehicle as this can be an attempt to distract you to steal your suitcases or money.
Documentation
Entry requirements to Italy depend on your nationality. Check the specific entry requirements here.
http://www.italia.it/en/useful-info/documents.html?no_cache=1
Weather
Italy has many climate zones and weather can vary from region to region. The summers are from May to September and are generally warm and dry, but expect high temperatures in the mid-30°C or even higher in the south of Italy and in Sicily. The cities can become hot and humid in summer months.
If visiting in the winter or if traveling to higher altitudes, visitors should prepare accordingly and bring warm clothing and layers.
Language
Italian is the main language of Italy. Approximately a third of Italians speak English to some level, although English speakers tend to be more concentrated in major cities and tourist destinations.
Electricity
Italy has 3 different kinds of plug sockets, but generally all standard European plugs with two round pins will work across the country. Italy operates on a 230V supply, with 50Hz.