Tuscany & Beyond Journey

Welcome to Venice, one of Italy's most enchanting cities! Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by your private driver and transferred to your hotel for check-in. There are no scheduled activities for today, allowing you to rest and recover after your flight.

After breakfast, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and embark on a 3-hour walking tour to explore the must-see landmarks of Venice.

Your tour begins at St. Mark's Basilica, where you’ll see the stunning Pala D’Oro altar and the Treasury, which houses relics from Venice's notorious 1204 raid on Constantinople. Afterward, head to Loggia dei Cavalli for spectacular panoramic views of St. Mark’s Square.

Next, continue to the Doge’s Palace, where you will cross the Bridge of Sighs, explore the old prisons, and visit the beautifully decorated chambers of the Palace.

Your tour will conclude in the city center. Should you need help returning to your hotel, your guide will be happy to assist.

After breakfast and check-out, you have the day free to explore Venice on your own. We recommend visiting the Peggy Guggenheim Collection or taking an optional day trip to the islands of Murano and Burano.

In the afternoon, an assistant will meet you at the hotel for a private water-taxi transfer.

Welcome to Florence! After arriving, your driver will take you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to take a rest after your journey.

Meet your private guide and embark on a walking tour to discover Florence’s most renowned sights.

The tour begins with a visit to the Piazza del Duomo, home to the magnificent Baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist. From there, continue to Piazza della Repubblica, passing by the Strozzi Palace and the bustling Via Tornabuoni shopping street.

Next, enjoy a visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia, where you’ll marvel at Michelangelo’s famous statue of David. The tour concludes at the Ponte Vecchio.

Afterward, return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Today is free for you to continue exploring Florence. After breakfast, you can visit the Uffizi Gallery, the Pitti Palace, or simply relax. You may also opt to join one of our carefully selected optional tours.

After breakfast, check out and meet your driver to start your journey through Tuscany.

Upon arrival in Tuscany, check in at your charming hotel, where you can relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere.

After meeting your driver, you’ll head to Pienza, renowned for its Pecorino di Pienza cheese, made from sheep's milk. Begin with some free time to explore Pienza’s historical center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with sights like the Palazzo Piccolomini and the beautiful Cathedral of Pienza.

Next, visit a scenic organic cheese farm where you’ll see the process of making Pecorino cheese, from fresh to aged varieties, all while enjoying panoramic views of the Val d'Orcia and Pienza.

Your next stop is a traditional winery near Montepulciano, where you’ll sample the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. This wine, recognized for its superior quality, was the first to receive DOCG certification.

Afterward, spend some free time in Montepulciano’s historic center before returning to your hotel.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel to Rome, Italy’s capital.

Arriving in Rome in the afternoon, your driver will take you directly to your hotel. After check-in, meet your guide for a tour to discover the iconic treasures of the Eternal City.

You will visit the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and the Fountain of the Four Rivers, all while learning about the masterpieces created by artists such as Bernini and Borromini.

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

Meet your guide for a walking tour to explore the ancient treasures of Rome. Your first stop is the Roman Forum, located between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, and dating back to the 3rd century A.D. It was once the heart of political and ritual life in ancient Rome.

You’ll also visit the famous Colosseum, the largest and most impressive amphitheater in the Roman world, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. It could hold up to 70,000 spectators and was used for gladiator battles.

Afterward, return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Meet your guide and head to Vatican City, the smallest independent state in the world. Here, you’ll explore the private apartments of Julius II, the Pinecone Courtyard, and the Gallery of Maps, Candelabra, and Tapestries.

Continue to the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll have time to admire Michelangelo’s famous frescoes and learn about his creative journey under the patronage of Pope Julius II.

Your tour ends at St. Peter’s Basilica, a Renaissance masterpiece. Inside, you’ll be awestruck by the grandeur and decoration of the basilica. Finally, admire Michelangelo’s Dome and Bernini’s colonnades in St. Peter’s Square.

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

*Please note: As the Vatican is a religious site, there is a dress code. No shorts, uncovered knees and shoulders, or backpacks are allowed. Due to religious services, St. Peter’s Basilica may be closed unexpectedly, meaning access is not always guaranteed.

On the final day of your tour, enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before your driver meets you for the transfer to the airport for your flight home. We wish you a safe journey and look forward to assisting with your future vacations.