Art Cities of Italy

Arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport, possibility to meet our staff at the airport (to be reconfirmed according to seasonality and flight details) and transfer to the hotel by a private car and hotel accommodation. During the rest of the day free time at your disposal for a first exploratory tour of the Eternal City. A 24-hour ticket for a double-decker tourist bus (with multilingual audio guide) is included, which can also be used for getting
around the city, ideal for those who want to go sightseeing on their own to discover the most famous symbols of Rome, such as the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Spain Square. In case of an early arrival in Rome, we recommend a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica, to admire Michelangelo's famous Sistine Chapel and other
masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance more closely. It is also possible to participate in a
series of other optional activities, such as a Segway or Vespa tour, a cooking lesson to learn
how to make pizza and ice cream. For dinner we suggest trying a typical Roman restaurant.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals included: -

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's
Basilica, Segway tour, Vespa tour, Cooking lesson on pizza and ice cream.

Breakfast at the hotel, then another day dedicated to discovering the city. We suggest our tour of Imperial Rome, to closely admire the monuments of the Roman Forum, enter the Colosseum and listen to our guide’s presentation of the evocative history of ancient Rome and the gladiators’ fights that took place there. Or you can join an excursion to Naples and Pompeii to discover the enchanting city of Naples and the archaeological site of Pompeii. For the sporty ones there is also the option of an electric bike tour, to discover the historic centre with its symbols or even a more secret and unusual Rome. For the evening we
recommend a nice walk in the Trastevere district, full of typical restaurants.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Guided tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum,
Excursion to Naples and Pompeii, E-bike tour.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will reach Rome Termini station to board the high-speed train to Florence; the journey takes about 1h 30’. After arriving, hotel accommodation and free time available for an independent visit of the city, the 'cradle of the Renaissance'. Among the places that certainly are worth being seen we must include Piazza della Signoria, the medieval heart of the city, Piazza Santa Croce with its past noble families’ buildings, and the home of Dante, the Supreme Poet author of the Divine Comedy. A small taste of typical local products is included to make a pleasant stop during a first exploratory tour of the city and its wonders. Possibility of a guided skip-the-line tour of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, which guarantees an exclusive access to the famous Brunelleschi dome and above all to the
terraces of the church, which offer a breath-taking view of the city from above. Alternatively, those who are fond of food can have an engaging Italian cooking lesson, which begins at the "Central Market", the largest, most vibrant and colourful food market in the city. Here the chef will illustrate the various local specialties and teach you how to
recognize the best and tastiest ingredients. At the end of the lesson you will be released a certificate of participation and a recipe book. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Skip-the-line guided tour of the Cathedral of Florence,
with Brunelleschi's Dome and Secret Terraces. Cooking class with market tour.

Breakfast at the hotel, then full day dedicated to the discover of Florence. It is possible to participate in a guided walking tour that reaches the symbols of the city (Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, the Ponte Vecchio with the goldsmiths'
shops), or a guided tour of one of the main museums: the Uffizi Galleries, with the masterpieces of the masters of the Italian Renaissance (Leonardo, Caravaggio, Raffaello,
Tiziano, Botticelli and many others), or the Accademia Gallery, which houses the original
of Michelangelo's famous statue of David. Alternatively, you can go on half-day or full-day
excursions to discover the neighbouring places of interest such as the Chianti district with its world-famous wines or Pisa the city of the Leaning Tower or more distant places but with an undisputable charm such as the Cinque Terre. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Guided walking tour of Florence, Guided tour of the Uffizi
Galleries, Guided tour of the Accademia Gallery, Half-day excursion to the Chianti area
or to Pisa, Full-day excursion to the Cinque Terre.

After breakfast at the hotel, we board the high-speed train to Venice S. Lucia. The journey takes about 2h 15'. After arriving, hotel accommodation, so in the afternoon there will be a 30-minute “gondola ride” with commentary via app on your mobile phone. The gondola, the iconic Venetian wooden boat, can accommodate up to 6 people and will be shared with other passengers. Before dinner in Venice, it is traditional to have an aperitif based
on “cichéti” (small snacks) in one of the many “bacari” (taverns) scattered along the “calli”
(that is what the Venetian streets are called): a must experience to try, absolutely! Alternatively, you can participate in the guided tour on ghosts and legends, an evocative itinerary in a mysterious and secret Venice. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Guided tour on ghosts and legends of Venice.

Breakfast at the hotel, then full day dedicated to the discovery of Venice or its lagoon. You can take a guided walking tour through the most famous places in the city (Piazza San Marco with the Basilica and the Clock Tower, the Rialto Bridge, Campo Santa Maria Formosa) and others less known; or a skip-the-line guided tour of the Doge's Palace, with the Doge's luxurious apartments and the famous Bridge of Sighs. Alternatively, you can go on a boat trip to the islands of the Venice lagoon: Murano, known all over the world for its famous glass craftmanship; Burano, famous not only for its lace, but also for the picturesque fishermen's houses all painted in bright colours; and Torcello, the first settlement centre in the lagoon. For the sporty ones there is also the option of a Venetian rowing lesson, a unique experience to learn traditional punting techniques and
navigate the canals of the city. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Guided walking tour, Guided tour of the Doge's Palace,
Excursion to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello, Venetian rowing lesson.

Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and end of the tour.
Possibility to book a private transfer to the airport as an additional service, or to continue the journey by joining another tour of ours.
Meals included: Breakfast.