Italy’s Charm & Heritage

Welcome to Venice, one of Italy’s most enchanting cities. Upon your arrival, enjoy a private water-taxi transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax and unwind after your journey.

Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and embark on a captivating walking tour, visiting all the key landmarks.

Your tour begins with a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, where you’ll marvel at the stunning Pala D’Oro altar and the Treasury, which houses many relics from Venice’s infamous 1204 raid on Constantinople. Then, head to Loggia dei Cavalli for panoramic views of St. Mark’s Square. Next, explore the magnificent Doge’s Palace, which includes a walk across the Bridge of Sighs, a visit to the historic prisons, and a tour of the opulently decorated chambers.

The tour concludes in the city center, but your guide will be happy to assist with directions or transport back to your hotel.

After having breakfast and checking out, enjoy some free time to discover Venice at your own pace. We recommend a visit to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection or, if you prefer, you can join an optional day trip to the picturesque islands of Murano and Burano.

In the afternoon, you’ll be met at your hotel by an assistant for a private water-taxi transfer to the departure point.

Welcome to Florence! Upon arrival, a private driver will transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and unwind after your journey.

Meet your private guide and embark on a comprehensive walking tour to discover the top highlights of Florence.

Your day begins with a visit to Piazza del Duomo, where you’ll explore the Baptistery, dedicated to St. John the Baptist.

As you make your way to the city’s main square, Piazza della Repubblica, you’ll pass the lively shopping street of Via Tornabuoni, adjacent to the Strozzi Palace.

The tour also includes a stop at the Galleria dell'Accademia to admire Michelangelo’s renowned statue of David before concluding at the iconic Ponte Vecchio.

After the tour, return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.

Today is yours to explore Florence at your own pace. After breakfast, enjoy some sightseeing, shop for souvenirs, or simply relax. We recommend visiting the Uffizi Gallery, the Pitti Palace, or joining one of our carefully curated optional tours.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and meet your private driver for a transfer to the railway station.

After having lunch, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and begin a panoramic walking tour to explore some of the most iconic attractions and hidden gems of the Eternal City.

You will visit the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona, with its renowned Fountain of the Four Rivers. Along the way, you’ll encounter masterpieces by Bernini, Borromini, and other celebrated artists.

After the tour, your guide will accompany you back to the hotel, where the rest of the evening is at your leisure.

Meet your guide for a walking tour that unveils the famous ancient treasures of the Eternal City.

Your first stop is the Roman Forum, located between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. Once the political, ritual, and civic heart of ancient Rome, the Forum’s remains date back over 3,000 years. Here, you will explore the columns, temples, arches, and buildings like the Temple of Caesar and the Arch of Septimius Severus, as well as the nearby Palatine Hill, the site of Rome’s earliest settlements.

Next, you’ll visit the iconic Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. This colossal structure, the largest of its kind in the Roman world, was designed to host gladiatorial combat and could hold up to 70,000 spectators.

After the tour, your guide will return you to the hotel, where you can enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Meet your guide and enjoy a transfer to the Vatican*, the world’s smallest independent state and a walled enclave.

Within the Vatican, your tour includes a visit to the private apartments of Julius II, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Candelabra.

Next, you will proceed to the Sistine Chapel, where you will have ample time to admire Michelangelo's famed frescoes and learn about the fascinating relationship between Pope Julius II and Michelangelo, which inspired the creation of one of the greatest works of art ever made.

The tour continues to the vast interior of St. Peter’s Basilica, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Stepping into the basilica, you’ll be overwhelmed by the grandeur of its elaborate and majestic interiors.

The final stop is St. Peter’s Square, where you can admire Michelangelo’s Dome and Bernini’s stunning colonnades.

Upon returning to the hotel, the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure, allowing you to enjoy more of Rome at your own pace.

*Please note: The Vatican is a sacred site, so a dress code applies: no shorts, no uncovered knees or shoulders, and no backpacks. St. Peter’s Basilica may occasionally be closed due to religious services, meaning access is not guaranteed.

On your final day in Italy, after breakfast, your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to the airport for your return flight. We wish you a safe journey and look forward to assisting with your future travels!