Waterfront palazzos and palaces make drifting down the Grand Canal feel like cruising through a painting. Venice is the world's most romantic city.
Welcome to Venice - one of the most charming cities of Italy. Upon arrival, you have a private water-taxi transfer to the hotel for the check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide in the lobby and enjoy a wonderful walking city tour of all the must-see places.
Your sightseeing program starts with a visit to St. Mark's Basilica, where you can see the astonishing Pala D'Oro altar. Next you go up to Loggia dei Cavalli to enjoy the best panoramic views of St. Mark's Square.
Next on your list is the tour of the Doges Palace that includes crossing the Bridge of Sighs, visiting the old prisons and lushly decorated chambers of the Palace.
After the tour return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure or may go on an optional 1-hour daytime gondola ride.
After breakfast and check-out you can explore and enjoy Venice on your own. We suggest visiting the Peggy Guggenheim Collection or joining a carefully planned optional group day trip to the islands of Murano & Burano.
In the afternoon you are met at your hotel by an assistant for a transfer by a water-taxi.
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Choose the 4-star Splendid Venice Hotel while visiting the wondrous Italian city! Splendid Venice is an outstanding luxury boutique hotel, situated in the old town of Venice close to San Marco Square and the Rialto Bridge. It can be accessed by foot on land or from the canal on a boat!
Modern Italian trains are among the fastest and most comfortable ways to get to Florence. Free WiFi, power sockets, comfortable seats with footrests, and extensive luggage space are at your service during the journey.
One of the brightest gems of the Tuscany region, Florence, is the treasure trove, birthplace and cradle of the Renaissance.
Welcome to Florence! Upon arrival, your driver transfers you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.
After breakfast in your hotel, meet with your guide and go on a comprehensive walking tour of Florence's highlights.
Today's program includes exploration of the Piazza del Duomo with a visit to the Baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist
As you proceed to the main square of the city - Piazza della Repubblica - you pass by the touristic area of the Strozzi Palace a bustling shopping street, via Tornabuoni.
Then you enter in Oltrarno where you see numerous local craftsmen shops and beautiful Santo Spirito Church and Convent, built for the Agostinian monks. In this very part of the city you can find the first official work of Michelangelo dating back to the age when he was 17 years old.
We also visit the Galleria dell'Accademia to see the famous Michelangelo's statue David as well before ending the tour on the Ponte Vecchio.
After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure or may go on an optional Uffizi Gallery guided tour.
Today is reserved for you to explore and enjoy Florence on your own. After breakfast you can do some independent sightseeing, shop for souvenirs or have a good rest.
Today you have a chance to join our carefully planned optional cooking class and market tour or a day trip to Pisa.
In the evening meet your fellow travelers for a wine tasting organized for your small group. Enjoy a tasting of 3 different wines selected by the sommelier and paired with snacks.
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Taking a train is one of the best options for traveling from Florence to Rome. Trains in Italy are well-equipped, fast, and conveniently connect these Italian cities from one center to the other.
The capital of Italy, Rome, obtains an unrivaled and unfathomable collection of historical treasures. This safe and welcoming region one of the most popular tourist destinations around the globe.
After enjoying breakfast at your Florence hotel, you'll depart and meet your driver for a transfer to the railway station. Once you arrive in Rome, your driver will greet you and take you to your downtown hotel, where you'll meet with your guide and embark on an excursion to explore the iconic ancient treasures of the Eternal City. You'll witness magnificent landmarks like the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers. Your guide will also show you the masterpieces of great artists such as Bernini and Borromini.
Upon completion of the tour, your guide will accompany you back to your hotel, and you'll have the evening at your leisure. Breakfast is inclusive.
In the morning after breakfast you meet your guide to discover the famous ancient treasures of the Eternal City on a walking tour.
Your first stop today is the iconic Roman Forum, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, it was the key political, ritual, and civic center of ancient Rome and can be traced 3 thousand years back. Today you can see columns and remains of ancient temples, archs and buildings, such as the Temple of Caesar and the Arch of Septimius Severus, as well as the adjacent Palatine Hill, which was the site of the city’s first settlements.
The next place you discover today is Rome's hallmark site - the Colosseum. Originally known by the name of Flavius amphitheatre, it was the biggest and most imposing building of its kind in the Roman world, designed as an arena for the fights of Roman gladiators and could hold up to 70 thousand spectators.
After the tour, your guide takes you back to the hotel and you have the evening at leisure.
In the morning after breakfast you meet your guide and have a transfer to the walled enclave and the world’s smallest independent state - Vatican*.
When inside the Vatican, you visit private apartments of Julius II, Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries and Gallery of Candelabra.
Next, you proceed to the Sistine Chapel, where you have enough time to admire Michelangelo's famous frescoes and learn about the intense relationship between Pope Julius II and Michelangelo that drove the artist to create the greatest work of art the world has ever known.
After a coffee break, your tour continues in the vast open spaces of St. Peter’s Basilica where you see a stunning Pieta - a world-famous work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo, and Bernini's impressive Papal Canopy, a legacy left to the Basilica by the Barberini family.
The ending point of your tour is St. Peter’s Square, where you can admire Michelangelo's Dome and the gorgeous colonnades designed by Bernini.
After the tour of the Vatican, you enjoy a leisurely walk to the hotel with your guide and have a photo stop at the legendary Castel Sant'Angelo, built originally as a mausoleum, and then used by the popes as a fortress, refuge and a prison.
Upon your return to the hotel, you have the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of Rome on your own.
*Please note: the Vatican is a sacred religious site thus the dress code for visiting it is applied just as when you visit any church in Italy: no shorts – no uncovered knees and shoulders, no backpacks. Due to religious services St. Peters Basilica may be spontaneously closed, thus entrance to St. Peters Basilica may not be guaranteed.
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Situated in the very heart of the city, Palazzo Navona Hotel is the perfect choice for those staying in Rome. The hotel is located within walking distance from numerous major attractions in the city, including the renowned St. Peter's Basilica, and features an amazing terrace overlooking some truly awe-inspiring surroundings. Providing all that is needed for a comfortable stay and a beautiful decor, the hotel boasts unique charm indeed!
As soon as you arrive at the train station, you board the first class train to Naples. Your guide and driver meet you upon arrival and the first experience for today is lunch with local food. The guide will take you to a pizza place nearby so that you can enjoy traditional Neapolitan cuisine.
You will have the opportunity to explore the archeological sites of Pompeii, which is located at the foot of a picturesque mountain. The volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius resulted in the total destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD.
The 2-hour tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site will give you an insight into the society of the city by showing you the artifacts, walls, and other excavated finds discovered under volcanic ash almost 2000 years ago.
Situated on the shores of the Bay of Naples, Sorrento is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful colorful places both in the Amalfi Coast region and in Italy.
After the tour of Pompeii you arrive in Sorrento and have a check-in to the hotel. The rest of the evening is at leisure.
Following breakfast in the hotel, you meet your private guide and driver at the hotel lobby for a scenic 6-hour trip around the scenic Amalfi Coast. During this tour, you stop at the Belvedere of Madonnina to take in the breathtaking views of Positano from above.
Then you proceed to the old picturesque Positano center where you enjoy a walking tour and marvel at splendid panoramas of the Amalfi Coast.
One more highlight of the tour is a visit to the medieval Cathedral of Saint Andrew and adjacent to it Cloister of Paradise in the city of Amalfi.
After the tour, you are transferred to the hotel in Sorrento.
This is the last day of your trip. After breakfast, you check-out from the hotel and your private driver transfers you to the Naples Airport or train station. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future vacations!
*Note: Departure transfer is included to Naples train station or Naples airport. Should you require a departure transfer to Rome airport, this service could be provided for an additional fee.
We carefully select hotels to ensure your amazing stay. We will recommend the best available properties for your travel dates.
What's included
- Accommodation at remarkable hotels and villas in Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento;
- Delicious breakfasts at hotels;
- Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary with drivers;
- Sightseeing tours with professional English-speaking guides in Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento;
- Entrance tickets to Galleria dell'Accademia and Uffizi Gallery, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Doges Palace;
- Wine tasting with snacks in Florence winery;
- Support line during the trip.
Note: hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.
Note: we include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses. All tourist fees & taxes, including tourist city taxes;
Tour Highlights
- Fully tailor-made program according to your interest;
- Professional local guides;
- Transfers between cities in a comfortable vehicle;
- Guided tours in the each city of the itinerary: explore Doges Palace, Piazza del Duomo, Colosseum, Vatican gems, world-famous Amalfi Coast, and even more;
- Trip to the Florence winery, where you're welcome to try authentic Italian wines served with snacks;
- A variety of optional activities: cooking class, market tour, day trip to Pisa, gondola ride in Venice, Murano & Burano Islands day trip, and Uffizi Gallery guided tour;
- With sufficient time to immerse yourself in the local culture, you stay at least two nights in each city.
What To Know
- You can expect to find some shops and restaurants closed from 1-4 p.m. as it is "Riposo" time, Italy’s midday siesta. Most places will be also closed on Sundays
- Tipping in restaurants is included in the bill, the cover charge is called ”coperto”. A charge from $1 to $3 will be noted on the menu
- In some cities during the trip you will find some small boutiques, souvenir shops and markets taking only cash, so make sure you change some money to Euros before leaving the country
- Don’t forget to bring an insect repellant and a SPF-cream
