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9-Day Luxury Italy from Rome to Venice

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Trip Overview

On this Rome to Venice tour you will embark on a discovery of Italian beauty and culture, not as a normal tourist but as a real explorer.

During these nine 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.
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Food & Drink

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Itinerary

Day 1

Your Rome to Venice Tour Begins!

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Your Rome to Venice Tour Begins!

Upon arrival, your personal assistant will pick you up at the airport gate and your private car will wait for you outside the airport gate 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 guide restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel de Russie5 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 Hotel de Russie

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 2

Vatican City & The Colosseum

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Vatican City & The Colosseum

Continue your Rome to Venice tour in the world’s smallest country and the centre of the Catholic World – the 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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    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

    Holy See (Vatican City State)

    Rome

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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    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

    San Gimignano

    Rome

Day 4

The Ancient Charm of the Etruscan Cities

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The Ancient Charm of the Etruscan Cities

On route to Castello Di Velona, you'll discover two extraordinary Etruscan towns: Civita di Bagnoregio and Orvieto. In northern Lazio, you will cross a narrow bridge to the fascinating hill town of Civita di Bagnoregio, built on a mountain of tufa rock, the city now accessible only by a long and spectacular pedestrian bridge. In Umbria, you will stop in Orvieto, famous for its Etruscan ruins as well as its Gothic cathedral and the excellent wines preserved in its underground cellars.

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    Accommodation

    Castello Di Velona Resort, Spa & Winery5 star

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    Activities

    Civita di Bagnoregio

    Orvieto

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel de Russie to Tuscany

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Civita di Bagnoregio

    Orvieto

    Tuscany

Day 5

Tuscany Countryside: Truffles & Wine

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 Tuscany Countryside: Truffles & Wine

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 with your “Searching Truffle” an expert Truffle-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

    Castello Di Velona Resort, Spa & Winery5 star

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    Activities

    Truffle Hunting in Chianti Area

    Winery in Chianti

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Castello Di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA & Winery to San Miniato

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Tuscany

Day 6

The Best of Florence's History

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The Best of Florence's History

After arriving in Florence, 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 Florence 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

    Hotel Lungarno5 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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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Castello Di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA & Winery to Hotel Lungarno

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tuscany

    Florence

Day 7

Discover Venice

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Discover Venice

Upon reaching Venice and after being escorted to your hotel by a luxury private boat, you'll 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

    Hotel Danieli5 star

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    Activities

    Saint Mark's Basilica

    Piazza San Marco

    Doge's Palace

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Lungarno to Venice

    Boat from Piazzale Roma to Hotel Danieli, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Venice

Day 8

Murano & The Ancient Art of Glass-Making

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Murano & The Ancient Art of Glass-Making

Today, you will visit Murano by ferry from Venice. In Murano, you will see how the famous glass is made along with an expert glass connoisseur who will lead you through the closed doors of the glass master’s private studio. In the evening, you'll enjoy a leisurely gondola ride through the canals of Venice. Following your Gondola cruise, you will discover the unusual reality of this atypical city and in the meantime, the ride will end on the balcony of your restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Danieli5 star

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    Activities

    Murano

    Glass Workshop

    Gondola Ride

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    Restaurants

    Club del Doge Restaurant

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 9

Goodbye Venice!

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Goodbye Venice!

Sadly this is the end of your Rome to Venice tour. 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?

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 25 activities
  • 8 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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