Enjoy Italy in all its glory, visiting Rome, Florence and Venice. These stunning locations immerse you in the beautiful history of Italy, engage with local traditions, culture and cuisine in 'off the tourist track' experiences, with your local guide.
Enjoy this week long trip around Italy, visiting 3 beautiful cities: Rome, Florence and Venice, beginning with your arrival into Rome Airport and ending with your return flight from Venice airport.
Overview
Enjoy Italy in all its glory, visiting Rome, Florence and Venice. These stunning locations immerse you in the beautiful history of Italy, engage with local traditions, culture and cuisine in 'off the tourist track' experiences, with your local guide.
Enjoy this week long trip around Italy, visiting 3 beautiful cities: Rome, Florence and Venice, beginning with your arrival into Rome Airport and ending with your return flight from Venice airport.
In Rome, enjoy early access to the stunning Sistine Chapel before the crowds, and admire the amazing ancient artifacts dotted around the buzzing city. Whilst there you will be visiting many of the famous sights, from the iconic Colosseum and Forum to the Spanish Steps and Trevi fountain, all with the insight of your local guide.
Next up is Florence, where you can see the beginning of Roman settlements, dating back hundreds of years. Here, you will not only immerse yourself in the deeply interesting history of Italy, but also the present day culture through architecture, art and cuisine, and how this has changed over the decades.
The art in Italy is truly unmatched, experienced through its wonderful museums and galleries. And of course no visit to Florence is complete without visiting the sculpture ‘David’ by Michelangelo.
You will have the opportunity to try some sensational food during this trip including a number of meals at traditional Italian restaurants and cafes, sampling of course the best pasta and pizza, gelato and espresso, but also some more local and traditional specialities which will surprise and delight you. Enjoy the amazing opportunity to truly immerse yourself in Italian way of life as you visit a local market, choose ingredients with a highly regarded chef and have a private cooking class, where you will master the regional dishes of Tuscany.
In Venice you will be staying right on the Grand Canal, taking a private water taxi to reach your hotel, a truly magical experience, as you admire the beauty yet chaos surrounding the central Canal of the city. You will also visit the traditional boat yard where gondolas have been crafted for generations and see the boat makers at work!
This one of a kind trip is a whistle stop tour of the major icons of Italy, alongside amazing and unique local experiences which will ensure that you really gain a deep understanding of Italy: the history, culture, style, and romance of the place. It will leave you with so many memories to treasure!
