Italian Renaissance by Private Vehicle

DAY 1: WELCOME TO ROME

Welcome to Rome! You will reach your hotel with a driver from the airport. The rest of the day is at leisure. We suggest a casual walk in the stunning city center and visit the famous Trevi Fountain, and enjoy the view of the Pantheon, the only ancient Roman temple that remained standing as it was through the centuries.

In the evening, enjoy dinner in a must-visit neighborhood in Rome - Trastevere. It is one of the cores of Roman nightlife, bustling and busy with pubs, restaurants, and clubs for all ages. You will have the opportunity to dine in a typical Roman trattoria and discover culinary traditions dating back in time. No worries! We will take care of the reservation! Return to your hotel for your overnight stay. Meals: D

Accommodation at the Starhotels Metropole, Rome, or similar

DAY 2: ROME SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Vatican City. You’ll reach the Vatican City for an exclusive Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica Skip-the-line Guided Tour. No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. These galleries contain some of the most famous works of art in the world, including works by artists including Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Giotto.

In the afternoon, you will join our professional guide to access the Colosseum. This was once the most famous meeting place in the world holding 50,000-80,000 spectators. Inside, breathe in the Colosseum’s bloody past brought to life again by your guide. Leaving the Colosseum, you will see the magnificent Arch of Constantine before arriving at the excavated ruins of the Roman Forum archaeological site, where many structures remain intact to this day. Finally, on Palatine Hill, you will learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus. One legend suggests this is how Rome was named for Romulus. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your leisure. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Starhotels Metropole, Rome, or similar

DAY 3: ROME TO FLORENCE

After breakfast at your hotel, your chauffeur will welcome you on board a luxury vehicle and take the scenic roads of Lazio and Tuscany to reach Florence. We thought we’d surprise you with a little special treat along the way! Have your driver stop at either Orvieto, Montepulciano, or Civita di Bagnoregio and spend some time there to live the experience of a smaller and picturesque true Italian borgo (“burgh”).

Once in Florence, you will check-in at your hotel and enjoy some free time. In the afternoon you will meet your expert local guide so you will be in good hands exploring the amazing architecture of this city. This tour will also offer you the opportunity to visit the famous Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze, the home of Michelangelo’s sculpture David, an absolute textbook masterpiece. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Starhotels Michelangelo, Florence, or similar

DAY 4: TUSCANY SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, get ready to depart for one of the most beautiful and characteristic areas of Tuscany, the Chianti. Green hills strewn with kilometers and kilometers of vineyards and olive groves, small hamlets surrounded by intact medieval walls, winding streets, castles, and fortresses. Montefioralle will be the stop - a wonderful town immersed in nature. The highlight will be a characteristic family-run winery, known for its sustainable agriculture and low impact. The staff will show you the basic processes for the production of wine, from the mashing of the grapes to actual winemaking, to aging to bottling.

A visit to the cellar and tasting of their wines* (one vintage of Chianti Classico, one vintage of Chianti Classico Riserva, one vintage of IGT and Vin Santo) is included, accompanied by snacks (polenta croutons with ragu, meatballs, bread with tomato and own-production oil). The selection of wines may change according to production.

After the wine tasting indulgence, enjoy a walk in Montefioralle, a jewel of rare beauty developing around the ancient castle, an important stronghold during the wars between Florence and Siena in medieval times. Return to Florence. Rest of the day at your leisure. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Starhotels Michelangelo, Florence, or similar

DAY 5: FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure. You decide how to spend your last day in Florence! You can spend the day strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or choose one of our exclusive optional tours and activities. What about a guided tour to Siena, San Gimignano or Pisa? Or the thrilling experience of driving a Ferrari or vintage car? Meals: B

Accommodation at the Starhotels Michelangelo, Florence, or similar

DAY 6: FLORENCE TO VENICE

After breakfast, meet your driver and depart for Venice. There will be a little break during the journey to give you the chance to visit one of the following astounding towns - Bologna, Ferrara, or Padova.

In the afternoon, you will meet your tour leader and set off for one of the most dreamed-about experiences, a gondola ride along the city canals! That’s the best way to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of this lagoon city. Gliding through Venice’s Grand Canal and minor canals, you will admire the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens, and warehouses lining the city’s liquid streets.

After the ride, the “Bacaro Tour” will be next, a visit to a couple of local wine bars in the less touristic areas of Venice, where you will taste local wines and the so-called “Cicchetti”, a kind of Venetian tapas. Evening at your leisure. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Starhotels Splendid, Venice, or similar

DAY 7: VENICE SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, a walking tour of Venice, including a Skip-the-Line ticket to the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and, after this, check out the most iconic places of Venice, the Palazzo Dei Dogi, the symbol of Venice’s glorious past as well as the legendary Ponte Dei Sospiri or “Bridge of Sighs”.

Roam along Venice’s canals at your leisure, then return to the hotel and spend the night. However, we do suggest you pay a visit to Harry’s Bar, a Venetian icon that served most of the European royalties and Golden Age Hollywood celebrities since it first opened its doors in 1931. But everyone is welcome now if you follow the correct dress code. The bar is famous for inventing the Bellini cocktail (white peach juice and Prosecco). Meals: B

Accommodation at the Starhotels Splendid, Venice, or similar

DAY 8: VENICE DEPARTURE

This will be the last day of the tour. Enjoy your last breakfast at your hotel and think about the opportunity to add an escapade to Milan (optional). Optional private transfers to Venice airport or the train station are also available. Arrivederci! Meals: B