Austria, Italy, GermanyWestern and Central Europe: Venice, the Alps & the Flavours of Rome
Arrive at any time, find a comfy spot in the hostel to relax or go out to explore before meeting fellow Roamies in the evening.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Wombats Munich Werksviertel
Get this adventure started with a CEO-led walk in Munich, followed by a train ride to Innsbruck in the afternoon. Nestled snugly in a picturesque valley with panoramic views of the alps, Innsbruck won't disappoint. Get your bearings on a short orientation walk and spend some time becoming familiar with your hostel and surroundings. Opt to wander along Maria Theresien Street, explore the Grassmayr Bell Foundry, or check out Ambras Castle, famous for its renaissance gardens. Get ready to fill your camera roll!
Munich Orientation Walk With CEO
Stroll around with your CEO and admire the sights while walking around Munich. Stop by the Marienplatz or town centre, the Hofbräuhaus, and/or the Frauenkirche Cathedral. This capital city of Bavaria is buzzing with life and a walk around is the perfect way to soak in the energy.
Train
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Innsbruck Orientation Walk With CEO
Take a scenic tour of Innsbruck with your CEO , starting at Maria-Theressien Strasse and ending in the charming Old Town. If you have time, make sure to ride the cable car to Hafelaker from the heart of the city.
Accommodation
Youth Hostel Innsbruck
Check out the Imperial Palace of Innsbruck before piling back onto the train to head into epic scenery of the Dolomites. Think filling your feed with crystal clear mountain lakes and snow-capped peaks. Don't forget that Venice is the end goal of today so pump yourself up for the famous canal city on the horizon. Tonight join your CEO for a nice cold beverage and see where the night takes you.
Imperial Palace Innsbruck
Welcome to the Imperial Innsbruck Castle where you'll explore grand halls, rich Renaissance architecture, royal chambers, and centuries of Tyrolean history—all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Alps. A short journey through imperial splendor!
Train
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodation
Anda Venice Hostel
“Oh what a night, what a beautiful night…” This tends to be the song stuck in our heads whenever a visit to Venice is on the table. Can’t you just hear that accordion? After becoming acquainted with Venice's cuisine on a CEO-led food tour, and learning of ghostly legends, the day is yours, no judgments here on what you decide to do. From canals to gondola rides, and inspiring architecture, what’s not to love? The main city is small enough that you can walk it in several hours with the added bonus of getting those steps in. Explore the canals, relax in the small squares, and go cafe-hopping for coffee, pastries, wine, or all three, because why not? See Venice from the water on a gondola ride through the canals, run through the pigeons or people watch in St. Mark’s Square, take an elevator ride up to the top of the Campanile Di San Marco for panoramic views of the city below. Your only real job today is to have a blast!!
Your Foodie Moment: Street Food Tour
Indulge your inner foodie with a street food tour in Venice. Follow your CEO through this unique city and experience Italy in the best possible way, through food.
Venice ghost tour : Venice Events
Experience the spine-tingling tales surrounding the mysteries of Venice's alleyways. Steps into the shadows (with your CEO, of course) to learn where history and the paranormal collide.
Free Time
The main city is small enough that you can walk it in several hours. Explore the canals, relax in the small squares, and go cafe-hopping for coffee, pastries, and wine. See Venice from the water on a gondola ride through the canals, run through the pigeons or people watch in St. Mark’s Square, take an elevator ride up to the top of the Campanile Di San Marco for panoramic views of the city below.
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Accommodation
Anda Venice Hostel
We promise your tastebuds will thank you and rejoice with what’s on the menu for today’s adventure. All aboard the train from Venice to Florence. Being one of Italy’s most sought after food capitals, make sure you stuff your face while here. Eat the city’s signature pasta and venture out of those comfort zones to sample any specialty dishes you may stumble upon. Your CEO will point you in the right direction on CEO-led food and market tour. This evening happens to be perfect if you are looking to relax, eat some more (if you can), or recover from those food comas in your hostel before a quick highlight tour of the city.
Train
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Your Foodie Moment: Florence Market and Food Tour
Enjoy the local specialities on this CEO-led market and food tour. Take in the sights, sounds, and smells, and enjoy every moment.
Accommodation
Hostel Plus Florence
Live your best life on this free day in Florence! Grab some pals, lace up those walking shoes, and let the good times roll. Take in famous works of art hung in the Uffizi and Galleria dell’Accademia. “Oh and ah” at the grand architectural masterpieces of the Duomo and the Palazzo Pitti, and smell the flowers in Boboli Gardens. Looking for more chill vibes? We got you covered. Walk along the Arno and over the Ponte Vecchio before eating your way through the Firenze’s many cafes, ristorantes, and gelato shops.
Free Time
Take in famous works of art hung in the Uffizi and Galleria dell’Accademia. Marvel at the grand architectural masterpieces of the Duomo and the Palazzo Pitti, and smell the flowers in Boboli Gardens. Walk along the Arno and over the Ponte Vecchio before eating your way through the Firenze’s many cafes, ristorantes, and gelato shops.
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Accommodation
Hostel Plus Florence
Leave Florence behind and catch the train to Rome. Upon arrival grab your travel mates and enjoy a walking your before letting your appetites run wild on an afternoon food tour; cue those Italian fantasies. Sample pizza, gelato and more as you learn about the heart and soul behind Italian cooking. The night is yours! Did someone say dance party?
Train
Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Food Tour in Rome
Get a true taste of Italy's cuisine on a food tour in Rome. Try dishes you always imagined and immerse yourself completely in the Italian culture.
Rome Orientation Walk With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. They will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
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Accommodation
Roma Scout Center
Depart at any time, or keep the adventure going across the Adriatic Sea on the next leg of this epic adventure. We recommend booking post-tour accommodation to fully explore this magnificent city. Please speak to a G Adventures representative about booking accommodations in Rome after the final day of this itinerary. Please note that if Vatican City is on your must-see list, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets online several weeks prior to your trip. Advance tickets can be reserved online at https://tickets.museivaticani.va/home. Same-day entrance to St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel) cannot be guaranteed without advance tickets. We also recommend pre-booking your ticket to the Colosseum to guarantee entrance and avoid long queues: https://ticketing.colosseo.it/en
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