Travel to the Eternal City of Rome and discover the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and the many treasures of the Eternal City. Continue on to Renaissance Florence and gaze upon the city’s artistic gems. Experience the colours, flavours, rich history, and captivating landscapes of Tuscany. Explore the floating city of Venice, one of the world’s most romantic cities, where you’ll wander through the narrow streets and soak in the beauty and history.
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DAY 1: ROME ARRIVAL
Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival at the airport make your way to your hotel in Rome. An optional private transfer is available. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the Italian capital on your own.
Accommodation at Hotel Villa Glori, Rome, or similar
DAY 2: THE BEST OF ROME IN A DAY
Rome is a city full of beautiful art, amazing restaurants, and history. Designed to make the most of your stay in Rome, this tour packs all the city’s highlights and most iconic sites in just one day, leaving you with a good taste of what the Italian capital has to offer.
Start the day with a view of the Roman Forum, the hub of public life in ancient Rome while making your way to the Colosseum, the legendary arena where gladiator games were staged to entertain the crowds.
After the visit, you’ll enjoy a delightful stroll around the historic center, past picture-postcard sights like Bernini's fountain in Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain.
You’ll have some free time to enjoy the local cuisine for lunch before continuing the tour at the Vatican Museums. Here, your guide will walk you through the most celebrated treasures, including the Sistine Chapel, one of the world's greatest works of art. Meals: B
Accommodation at Hotel Villa Glori, Rome, or similar
DAY 3: ROME AT LEISURE
We’re firm believers in allowing free time to explore places on your own in order to get a true sense of the city. Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Rome on your own. Meals: B
Accommodation at Hotel Villa Glori, Rome, or similar
DAY 4: ROME TO FLORENCE WITH SIENA & SAN GIMIGNANO
After breakfast, meet your driver for a private transfer to the train station to board a high-speed train to Florence. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel.
In the early afternoon, enjoy a visit to two of Tuscany's most beautiful towns and sample local flavors with a typical Tuscan dinner and wine tasting. Leaving Florence in the afternoon, enjoy the drive to Siena, the first stop on the tour. Enjoy a guided tour of its UNESCO-listed historic center, which includes the unique shell-shaped square where the legendary Palio race takes place twice a year.
Next, reach San Gimignano, the stunning medieval town with an impressive skyline crowned by 14 towers that have survived through the centuries. Get some time to explore its atmospheric cobbled lanes, then take the road to the hills of Chianti and admire the beautiful colors of Tuscany at sunset. Dinner will take place at a charming wine estate, where you’ll visit the cellars and dine on traditional Tuscan dishes paired with their fine wines. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Executive, Florence, or similar
DAY 5: FLORENCE HIGHLIGHTS WITH ACCADEMIA GALLERY
Start your exploration of Florence from the unknown and most picturesque sides of the city. Visit the market of San Lorenzo, where it’s possible to see the food arriving from the Tuscan countryside. In the afternoon, meet your guide at the hotel and get ready to explore the heart of the town. We’ll visit Piazza della Signoria, walk by the Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo with Giotto's bell tower (exterior), and Ponte Vecchio. Our walkthrough of Florence will end with a visit to the Accademia to admire, among the many masterpieces, the jewel of Michelangelo, the statue of David. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel Executive, Florence, or similar
DAY 6: FLORENCE TO VENICE
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Florence train station and board a high-speed train to Venice. Arrive late morning and transfer to the hotel. Free time to explore Venice on your own. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Palazzetto Madonna, Venice, or similar
DAY 7: LEGENDARY VENICE
With its history and incredible treasures, the St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace are symbols of Venice's timeless splendor. On this tour, you’ll get to explore both comfortably without losing time standing in long lines. At St. Mark's Basilica, you’ll feed your eyes with 8,000 square meters of golden mosaics.
Then, you’ll head to the Doge’s Palace, which was the seat of the government during the Venetian Republic and now offers a wealth of artistic treasures to explore. During the visit, your guide will share some behind-the-scenes stories of Venetian politics and walk you over the infamous Bridge of Sighs connecting the palace to the prisons. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Palazzetto Madonna, Venice, or similar
DAY 8: VENICE DEPARTURE
After breakfast, make your way to the airport or train station for your onward journey. Optional private transfers are available. Meals: B