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ItalyVenice
3+
11 days, 10 nights private tour
Rating 4.9/5

Bella Italia with Tuscany

Experience the romance of Italy through this private 11-day journey at a moderate pace. From Venice's enchanting canals and St. Mark's Basilica to Florence's Renaissance treasures including Michelangelo's David, then onward to Tuscan countryside wine and cheese tastings before discovering Rome's ancient Colosseum and Vatican splendors. This thoughtfully designed tour balances guided exploration with leisure time, perfect for couples seeking an immersive Italian cultural experience with comfortable 4-star accommodations throughout.Read more

Bella Italia with Tuscany
Bella Italia with Tuscany

Venice, Italy

3 days
Venice
Day 1

Arrival in Venice – Your First Magical Moment

Welcome to Venice, where every canal feels like a movie set! Glide into the city in style as your private water taxi whisks you across the lagoon straight to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours. Take a relaxing stroll, breathe in the salty lagoon air, or simply unwind — Venice is already working its magic.

Day 2

Venice Sightseeing – Icons, History & Panoramic Wow

Rise and shine for a private walking tour that unlocks Venice’s soul! Meet your guide in the lobby and wander to St. Mark’s Basilica, where the glittering Pala d’Oro and the historic Treasury reveal Venice’s powerful past, including relics from the 1204 raid on Constantinople.

Climb up to the Loggia dei Cavalli for jaw-dropping views over St. Mark’s Square — the kind of panorama that demands a photo! Then step inside the grand Doge’s Palace, crossing the dramatic Bridge of Sighs and exploring old prisons and lavish chambers dripping with history.

The tour wraps up in the lively city center. Follow your curiosity, or ask your guide for help finding your way back.

Day 3

Venice Your Way – Art, Islands & a Stylish Departure

Start your day with breakfast and a leisurely morning in Venice. This is your time — wander through quiet alleys, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection for a dose of modern art, or join an optional adventure to Murano and Burano, where glassblowers and rainbow-coloured houses steal the show.

In the afternoon, meet your assistant at the hotel and board a private water taxi for a smooth and scenic farewell. Venice waves you off in style.

VeniceSanta Lucia
Travel time2 h 15 minClassPremium Class Seat
FlorenceSanta Maria Novella

Train from Venice to Florence

Florence, Italy

4 days
Florence
Day 3

Arrival in Florence – A Warm Tuscan Welcome

Benvenuti in Florence! Your private driver meets you on arrival and brings you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to slow down, settle in, and savour the effortless charm of the Renaissance city.

Day 4

Florence Sightseeing – Art, Elegance & Renaissance Icons

Meet your private guide and dive into Florence’s greatest hits. Begin in Piazza del Duomo and step inside the Baptistery of St. John, a jewel of medieval artistry. Continue toward Piazza della Repubblica, strolling past the elegant Strozzi Palace and the stylish boutiques of via Tornabuoni.

Next up — the legendary Galleria dell’Accademia. Nothing prepares you for the moment you stand before Michelangelo’s David. A masterpiece in every sense. The tour ends at the iconic Ponte Vecchio, where riverside views and charming shops set the mood for the perfect Florentine afternoon.

Evening? Yours to enjoy — maybe a glass of Chianti or some handmade gelato.

Day 5

Florence at Leisure – Culture, Coffee & Pure Dolce Vita

Today is all about exploring Florence your way. Wander its atmospheric streets, browse artisan workshops, or simply enjoy a leisurely morning over espresso.

Feel like diving deeper? Visit the Uffizi Gallery for Botticelli and da Vinci brilliance, explore the grand halls of the Pitti Palace, or choose from optional tours that bring Florence’s charm even closer.

Day 6

Departure to Tuscany – Rolling Hills, Here You Come!

After breakfast, check out and meet your driver to begin your journey into the heart of Tuscany. Sit back and enjoy the scenery — golden hills, cypress-lined roads, and postcard landscapes unfolding outside your window.

FlorenceFlorence Hotel / Station
Travel time2 h 7 minClassPrivate Transfer Sedan
Castiglione d'OrciaTuscany hotel (Castiglione d'Orcia area)

Car from Florence to Castiglione d'Orcia

Castiglione d'Orcia, Italy

3 days
Castiglione d'Orcia
Day 6

Arrival in Tuscany

Upon arrival, check in to your charming countryside hotel. Take a moment to breathe in the views, settle in, and relax — tomorrow is all about flavours, farms and Tuscan magic.

Day 7

Cheese Farm & Montepulciano Winery – Tuscany’s Tastiest Day

Meet your driver this morning and set off toward Pienza, a jewel of Renaissance urban planning and the proud home of Pecorino di Pienza cheese. Before tasting anything, enjoy some free time to wander the UNESCO-listed historic centre. Admire Palazzo Piccolomini, the elegant cathedral, and the peaceful Palazzo Comunale — all framed by sweeping valley views.

Next, head to a rustic organic cheese farm perched atop a hill overlooking the entire Val d’Orcia, with even Pienza visible in the distance. Here, the local producer walks you through the craft of making pecorino — from soft and creamy to firm and aged — revealing how this beloved cheese gets its unmistakable character.

Then it’s on to Montepulciano, where you visit a traditional winery on a small family farm. Taste the renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, one of Italy’s most celebrated DOCG wines, and soak in the authentic Tuscan atmosphere.

After your tasting, enjoy some free time in the historic centre of Montepulciano before returning to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Day 8

Departure to Rome – From Tuscan Serenity to Eternal Majesty

Enjoy breakfast, check out of your hotel, and set off toward the capital of Italy — Rome! Your scenic journey leads you from peaceful countryside landscapes straight into the bustling beauty of the Eternal City.

Castiglione d'Orcia
Travel time2 h 24 minClassPrivate Transfer Sedan
Rome

Car from Castiglione d'Orcia to Rome

Rome, Italy

4 days
Rome
Day 8

Arrival in Rome – Grand Piazzas & First Impressions

After lunch, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and set off on a panoramic walking tour through Rome’s timeless highlights. See the Spanish Steps, make a wish at the Trevi Fountain, admire the Pantheon, and glide into beautiful Piazza Navona, home to Bernini’s masterpiece — the Fountain of the Four Rivers.

Your guide walks you back to the hotel afterward. The evening is free, perfect for a twilight stroll or a cosy Roman dinner.

Day 9

Ancient Rome – Gladiators, Emperors & Living History

Step back thousands of years on today’s private walking tour. Begin at the Roman Forum, once the bustling political and spiritual heart of the ancient world. Wander among temples, arches, and the remains of civic buildings, including the Temple of Caesar and the Arch of Septimius Severus. Look up toward the Palatine Hill, where Rome itself was born.

Then it’s time for the star of the show — the Colosseum. Known in ancient times as the Flavian Amphitheatre, this colossal arena once held up to 70,000 roaring spectators. Standing inside its mighty walls is a moment you won’t forget.

After the tour, return to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed Roman evening.

Day 10

Vatican Sightseeing – Masterpieces, Michelangelo & Sacred Splendour

Meet your guide and transfer to the Vatican, the world’s smallest independent state and home to jaw-dropping artistic treasures. Explore the private apartments of Julius II, wander through the Pinecone Courtyard, and admire the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra — each hall more impressive than the last.

Then step into the Sistine Chapel for a slow, awe-filled look at Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes and the remarkable story behind their creation.

Continue into St. Peter’s Basilica, where Renaissance architecture reaches its grandest expression. Marvel at the immense interior before stepping outside into St. Peter’s Square, framed by Bernini’s sweeping colonnades and crowned by Michelangelo’s dome.

Return to your hotel afterward and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure — Rome is yours tonight.

Day 11

Departure – Arrivederci, Italia!

Your Italian adventure comes to an end today. After breakfast, meet your private driver for a smooth transfer to the airport. Safe travels — and we can’t wait to help you plan your next getaway!

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
Entrances to St. Mark's Basilica, St. Mark's Square and more
Entrances to St. Mark's Basilica, St. Mark's Square and more
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip