The Hotels

Start the exploration of some of Italy’s most romantic cities with 2 or 3 days in gondolas-dotted Venice. Then, head to Florence, perfect for shopping and art enthusiasts, before finishing the holiday off with a stay in Pisa with its iconic leaning tower.

Located just a short walk from Venezia Mestre Railway station, Hotel Aaron invites travellers to enjoy Venice’s waterways and historic attractions. The rooms are fitted with contemporary furnishings and come equipped with large LCD TVs, minibars and air conditioning. A selection of sweet and savoury delicacies, including gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives, is served in the breakfast room in the mornings.

Boasting a convenient location close to the centre of Florence, Meridiana Hotel offers contemporary accommodation in modern interiors. Guests can unwind in rooms kitted out with flat-screen TVs and en suite bathrooms. In Pisa, holidaymakers will stay at La Pace Hotel, set in a central location within a 20-minute walk from the famous Leaning Tower. The hotel’s rooms feature classic-style design and come equipped with flat-screen TVs and minibars. 

6 or 9 Nights Itinerary:

• Flight to Venice
• 2 or 3 nights in Venice
• Ttrain from Venice to Florence
• 2 or 3 nights in Florence
• Train from Florence to Pisa
• 2 or 3 nights in Pisa
• Flight from Pisa back home

Groupon’s Guide To Venice

The capital of the Veneto region, listed as a World Heritage Site, Venice is set on a group of 118 small islands separated by a labyrinth of canals and linked by century-old bridges. Colonnaded squares, domes and arches can be seen while on a sleek motorboat or during a gondola ride that will carry visitors through the city’s main waterways.

Tourists shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to visit the Doge’s Palace, a symbol of the republic’s wealth and mastery over land and sea. On the eastern end of St. Mark’s Square, the world-renowned Byzantine basilica has become a landmark of the city with its four bulbous domes and golden mosaics. Throughout the cobbled streets, there are countless shops where travellers can pick out unique handmade masks painted according to the 800-year-old Venetian tradition. Venice has a humid subtropical climate characterised by warm summers and cold winters. The sky is clear, with a moderate level of sunshine that invites holidaymakers to visit the city during autumn, while winter months bring an average high temperature of 6°C and three hours of sunshine per day.

Groupon’s Guide To Florence

Florence is a treasure trove of art and architecture, with numerous museums and galleries. Considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, the Tuscan capital is sprinkled with terracotta and ancient Carrara marble, as well as grand buildings and monuments that proudly stake their claim for admiration. Boasting vast iron and glass structure, Piazza San Lorenzo is one of the most authentic covered market places in Florence, with fruit and veg stalls, Tuscan trinket sellers, and historic restaurants. Masterpieces of modern fashion come in plenty on Florence’s hip Via dei Calzaiuoli and Via de Tornabuoni, which boast high-end boutiques, filled with haute couture pieces. After long days of traditional dining and market strolling, visitors can head to the Piazza Michelangelo for sunset shots, live music and Italian atmosphere at its finest.

The summer season lasts from June to mid-September and is characterised by humidity with more than 33ºC on average in July. In autumn, the weather gets cooler, with November being the wettest month of the season. In this season, precipitations may occur more often and the temperatures will rarely exceed 23ºC. The cold period lasts from 17 November to 8 March. During this season, the weather in Florence is not particularly cold, and snow is usually uncommon in the region. Springs are sunny, with temperatures ranging between 15°C and 23°C.

Groupon’s Guide To Pisa

Pisa is the capital city of the Province of Pisa, a region in Tuscany, famous for its Romanesque buildings, Renaissance squares and Gothic churches. Once a maritime republic, like rival cities Venice and Genoa, Pisa is also home to one of Europe’s oldest universities dating back to the 12th century.

The bell tower of the Cathedral, world-known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, is the top attraction of the city, standing tall to the north of the old town centre, on Piazza del Duomo. Visitors may explore the four religious edifices in the Campo dei Miracoli, including the Duomo cathedral, the Baptistery, and the Gothic cloisters of the Camposanto. The University of Pisa, the very same academy where Galileo taught, offers tourists a peak at one of the medieval foundations of modern learning.

Options

Option 1: with London flights

• £169-£319 for 6 nights, depending on the departure date chosen
• £249-£429 for 9 nights, depending on the departure date chosen

Option 2: with Manchester flights

• £239-£379 for 6 nights, depending on the departure date chosen
• £299-£439 for 9 nights, depending on the departure date chosen

Option 3: with Bristol flights

• £229-£349 for 6 nights, depending on the departure date chosen
• £329-£449 for 9 nights, depending on the departure date chosen

Option 4: with Edinburgh flights

• £289-£379 for 6 nights, depending on the departure date chosen
• £409-£459 for 9 nights, depending on the departure date chosen