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15-Day Luxury Italy from Rome to Venice

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Trip Overview

Embark on a discovery of Italian beauty and culture, not as a normal tourist but as a real explorer through luxury private tours in Italy.

During these 15 days, you'll immerse yourself in tradition starting from the eternal city, Rome, through the landscapes of Tuscany, the masterpieces of Florence up to the romantic floating city of Venice.

Throughout this trip, you'll explore the best Italian cities and the most visited spots in a new way. Along with five-star boutique hotels, luxury private transport, expert guides and VIP entrance passes, you will see the best of Italy with a unique point of view.
Sightseeing
Food & Drink
Culture & Arts
Cycling

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Rome

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Arrive in Rome

Upon arrival, your personal assistant will pick you up at the airport gate and your private car will wait for you to drive you to the hotel in Rome. In the afternoon, you'll discover Rome starting the tour from the city centre to discover the monuments and the palace of the Baroque period: Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna. In the evening, dinner will be served at a Michelin-star restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    Fortyseven Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Spanish Steps

    Trevi Fountain

    Piazza Navona

    Pantheon

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    Restaurants

    Aroma RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Fortyseven Hotel

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 2

Vatican City & The Colosseum

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Vatican City & The Colosseum

After meeting your guide, you'll head out to visit the world’s smallest country and the centre of the Catholic World – Vatican City. You will visit the impressive St. Peter’s square and church, and explore the Vatican Museums, Raffaello’s rooms and the Sistine Chapel and continue the tour from Michelangelo’s Campidoglio (Capitoline Hill) where you can look out over the Roman Forum area and then head to the Imperial Forums and the ruins of the Colosseum.

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    Accommodation

    Fortyseven Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Vatican City

    Vatican Museums

    Roman Forum

    The Colosseum

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel de Russie to Vatican City

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Holy See (Vatican City State)

Day 3

Learn to Cook Like an Italian!

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Learn to Cook Like an Italian!

Today, you will learn how to cook the best Italian food. Your morning cooking class begins with a visit to Rome’s famous Esquilino market, where you’ll start learning about the rich traditions of Roman food and select the fresh, seasonal ingredients you’ll be using in the cooking lesson. Then you will go to a professional kitchen where you will learn how to prepare the dishes or pizza making. In the afternoon,, you will discover how the real Italian Gelato is made in an ice cream making class.

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    Accommodation

    Fortyseven Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Cooking Class & Market Tour

    Ice Cream Experience

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel de Russie to Nuovo Mercato Esquilino

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 4

Rome

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Rome

You'll have a free day to explore the city of Rome. Get lost in the narrow streets, discover the many museums that are spread across the city, sample the many treats that you can find and be amazed by the stunning artworks that are found on every corner!

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    Accommodation

    Fortyseven Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Rome

    Rome Vespa TourOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 5

Travel to Tuscany Countryside

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 Travel to Tuscany Countryside

Today you will reach Tuscany countryside, where the rolling green hills are covered with vineyards of some of the best wineries in the country. You'll immediately feel relaxed when you reach this region; the warmth of the people, the quality of the food and the laidback vibe is something that you cannot resist.

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    Accommodation

    Palazzo Leopoldo Dimora Storica & Spa4 star

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    Activities

    ChiantiOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rome to Tuscany

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Tuscany

    Radda in Chianti

Day 6

Tuscany Countryside Luxury Private Tour in Italy

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Tuscany Countryside Luxury Private Tour in Italy

Tuscany offers myriad opportunities if you are looking to dive into a centuries-old culture immersed in beauty. Discover the splendours of the Tuscan countryside, the landscape of Chianti that looks like it was drawn by hand and the typical local products through culinary experiences. You'll start by searching for truffles an expert gatherer of the San Miniato hills, and his dog, who will lead for a walk in the woods with them. You'll then visit a famous winery in the Chianti area.

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    Accommodation

    Palazzo Leopoldo Dimora Storica & Spa4 star

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    Activities

    Truffle Hunting in Chianti Area

    Winery in Chianti

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Palazzo Leopoldo Dimora Storica & SPA to San Miniato

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Radda in Chianti

    Tuscany

Day 7

Siena

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Siena

Today you will visit Siena. The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. The city is one of the nation's most visited tourist attractions. Siena is famous for its cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and the Palio, a horse race held twice a year. You'll explore this city at your own pace.

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    Accommodation

    Palazzo Leopoldo Dimora Storica & Spa4 star

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    Activities

    Half-Day Tour to Siena and San Gimignano

    Siena Cathedral

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Palazzo Leopoldo Dimora Storica & SPA to Siena

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Radda in Chianti

    Siena

Day 8

Travel to the Five Lands

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Travel to the Five Lands

Today, you will reach the five lands of Cinque Terre. You'll be able to explore at your own leisure taking in the scenic beauty of this pearl of central Italy set on the rugged outcrops of the Italian Riveria.

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    Accommodation

    Camere Nicolina

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    Activities

    Free Time in Cinque Terre

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Palazzo Leopoldo Dimora Storica & SPA to Cinque Terre

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Radda in Chianti

    Vernazza

    Monterosso al Mare

Day 9

The Five Lands

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The Five Lands

Today, you will meet your private guide for an unforgettable day dedicated to the discovery of one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the world. The Five Lands, “Cinque Terre”, is an area suspended between sea and land, hanging from sheer cliffs surrounded by hills and vineyards. You will enter into a little piece of heaven.

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    Accommodation

    Camere Nicolina

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    Activities

    The Five Lands Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vernazza

    Monterosso al Mare

Day 10

Travel to Florence

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Travel to Florence

Today you will reach Florence and check into your hotel. Once settled, you can explore at your own pace. Discover the masterpieces of the city, both architecturally and artistically. In the evening, don't miss out on an opportunity to sample some of the iconic dishes of the city.

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    Accommodation

    Firenze Number Nine4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Florence

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Camere Nicolina to Florence

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vernazza

    Florence

Day 11

The Best of Florence's History

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The Best of Florence's History

Your historical walking tour will start from Piazza della Repubblica square and lead you through the alleys of the medieval quarter to Palazzo del Bargello and Piazza della Signoria. You'll then continue to the Santa Croce Church, a gorgeous Florentine church with frescoes by Giotto, which houses the tombs of Michelangelo. Next, you'll visit the Accademia Gallery with the famous Michelangelo's masterpiece, The David, and finish with a stop at Uffizi Gallery.

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    Accommodation

    Firenze Number Nine4 star

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    Activities

    Piazza della Repubblica

    Piazza della Signoria

    Basilica of Santa Croce

    Gallerie dell'Accademia Florence

    Uffizi Gallery

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    Restaurants

    Club del Doge Restaurant

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Venice

Day 12

Florence

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Florence

Explore the city according to your own itinerary or organise one of the many tours that are available to give you a more in-depth view of this beautiful city. Get to know more about the food with a gourmet tour or discover the city on a bike!

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    Accommodation

    Firenze Number Nine4 star

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    Activities

    Florence Gourmet TourOptional Activity

    Florence Bike TourOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

Day 13

Travel to Venice

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Travel to Venice

Today you will reach Florence train station to catch a fast train to Venice. When you arrive, you'll have time to explore the floating city at your own pace. Take a taxi boat to find all of the galleries and museums that tell of the city's history.

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    Accommodation

    Splendid Venice Starhotels Collezione4 star

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    Activities

    Venice

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    Transportations

    Train from Florence to Venice

    Boat from Venice to Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Venice

Day 14

Discover Venice

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Discover Venice

Enjoy a walking tour of the city. Venice’s charm lies both in its unique civil engineering achievements, and in the harmony of Eastern and Western artistic styles that have flourished here over the centuries. Your tour highlights include some of the major sites that define the look and history of Venice such as a visit to Doge's Palace, St Mark’s Basilica and St Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco).

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    Accommodation

    Splendid Venice Starhotels Collezione4 star

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    Activities

    Saint Mark's Basilica

    Piazza San Marco

    Doge's Palace

    Murano

    Glass Workshop

    Gondola Ride

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 15

Goodbye Venice

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Goodbye Venice

This morning, you'll say goodbye to Venice as your private boat arrives outside of your hotel to take you to Venice airport to catch your flight back home.

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    Transportations

    Boat from Hotel Danieli, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice to Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

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What’s included?

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 26 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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