Ancient Rome • Venetian Canals • Italian Cuisine

Trace Italy’s layered history from ancient Rome to Venice’s canals, piazzas and artisan lanes. This journey combines major landmarks with time for neighbourhood walks and regional food.

Explore Rome & Venice

Rome’s Ancient Landmarks
Discover the Colosseum area, Roman Forum and historic piazzas.
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Venice Canals
Explore bridges, canals and the character of the historic lagoon city.
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Italian Streets & Cuisine
Make room for local markets, cafés and regional food experiences.
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Culture & Food Experiences

History: Explore ancient sites and historic squares with guided interpretation; timed-entry tickets are subject to availability.

Italian food: Enjoy regional pasta, pizza, gelato, coffee and Venetian cicchetti where available.

Canal city: Venice is best explored on foot and by water transport; access and routes can vary with local conditions.

Your Rome & Venice Journey

Package Snapshot

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Indicative starting price: $1,850 per person sharing
Travel style: Ancient history, canals and Italian cuisine

Follow Italy’s story from ancient Rome to Venice’s canals and historic squares. The programme pairs guided landmark visits with time for neighbourhood walks, local food and scenic water transport.

Top Places to Explore

  • Colosseum and Roman Forum: Explore the core of ancient Rome with guided historical context.
  • Vatican area: Visit St Peter’s Basilica or museums according to entry availability and chosen package.
  • Historic Rome: Discover piazzas, fountains and traditional neighbourhood streets.
  • Venice Grand Canal: See the city’s waterways and historic palaces from footpaths or optional boat transport.
  • St Mark’s Square: Explore Venice’s major square and surrounding heritage architecture.
  • Italian food stops: Enjoy regional pasta, pizza, gelato, coffee and Venetian cicchetti where available.

Suggested Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Arrive in Rome: Transfer to the hotel and rest.
  2. Ancient Rome: Visit the Colosseum area and Roman Forum with a guide.
  3. Vatican and historic centre: Explore selected religious, art or architectural landmarks.
  4. Flexible Rome day: Enjoy a food walk, gardens, shopping or additional museum time.
  5. Travel to Venice: Transfer by rail and take an orientation walk through the historic centre.
  6. Venice discovery: Explore canals, bridges and St Mark’s area; optional boat experiences may be added.
  7. Departure: Transfer for onward travel.

Culture, Food & Local Experiences

Italian dining is regional and seasonal. Respect dress requirements at religious sites and plan popular attractions around timed-entry reservations.

What’s Included

  • Selected accommodation for the stated duration.
  • Airport transfers and ground transport specified in the confirmed itinerary.
  • Guided sightseeing and experiences explicitly listed in the final package.
  • Travel coordination by Elkendi Tours & Travel.

Not Included Unless Confirmed

  • International flights, visas, travel insurance and personal spending.
  • Optional activities, special-entry tickets and meals not listed as included.
  • Gratuities and costs arising from schedule changes or personal requests.

Practical Notes

Intercity rail, baggage handling, museum tickets and water transport are confirmed in the final package. High-demand attractions may sell out in advance.

The displayed starting price is an indicative 2026 package benchmark, not a guaranteed live fare. Final pricing varies with dates, accommodation category, airfare, exchange rates, group size and availability. Elkendi confirms the final itinerary and quotation before booking.

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Gallery photography is used for destination inspiration. Specific sites, activities and access are subject to weather, conservation rules, local conditions and availability.