10-Day Northern Italian Highlights

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Venice is like a dream where little alleys and canals form a fascinating maze in the lagoon and the elegance of centuries-old palaces is mirrored in the water. A guide will meet you at your hotel and take you on a tour of Venice. During the walk, you will see that in Venice, the aroma of good food and wine, together with the sound of laughter from Bacari, local inns, create a multi-sensory experience you’ll never forget.

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In the morning you’ll hop on a high-speed train to Florence, then on a regional train to La Spezia. High-speed trains are an Italian wonder: they are smooth, comfortable and they can travel up to 300 km/h. You'll arrive at your hotel in the afternoon and have the rest of your day at your leisure. We’ll give you plenty of suggestions on what to do, like visiting the village of Portovenere or Lerici.

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Today you will explore an incredible wonder: five fishing villages suspended between sea and mountain. The Cinque Terre region is only accessible by foot or by train so, wear comfortable shoes and join your guide for an amazing walk along the stunning paths that link these historic villages. If you don’t feel comfortable walking, the railway links each of these villages in just five minutes. There are several trains per hour, with the help of your guide, it will be easy and fun.

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In the morning a private car with driver will pick you to take you to Pisa, where you can admire the leaning tower. Your driver will then take you to Florence where an official Florence guide will meet you at your hotel from where you will start a private walking tour. During the tour, your guide will show you the most interesting part of Florence. You will also go inside the Galleria dell’Accademia, where you will admire the magnificent Michelangelo’s David.

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Today you will have a full day at your leisure in Florence. You can decide to relax, wander the quaint alleyways of this town, reach Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic picture or keep on exploring Florence museums and architecture. Some of the most remarkable museums are Uffizi Gallery, Bargello Museums, Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens.

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In the morning you will join a small group of travellers and an expert food guide to start an adventure under the Tuscan sun. Here, the hills and the vineyards form an impressive landscape where the colours blend with their shapes in beautiful harmony. You will visit two local wineries and taste their super wine while enjoying the beautiful landscape over an Italian lunch. You’ll get back to Florence in the afternoon and have the rest of the day at your leisure.

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In the morning you will take a high-speed train heading to Rome. After the check-in and some time at at your leisure, an expert guide will meet you at your hotel to take you to explore Rome. This guided walk will last approximately 3 hours and the rest of the day will be at your leisure for you to uncover the secrets of the Eternal City.

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The great architecture of Michelangelo and Bernini, the elegant art of Rafael and several other artists will be the protagonist of your day. A local designer guide will meet you in front of the Vatican Museums for unveiling this bright beauty. You'll enjoy a private guided tour taking you to the main rooms of this museum, the Sistine Chapel and the majestic Saint Peter's Basilica. The afternoon will be at your leisure. Should you like we can add a guided visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.