Welcome to Venice! On arrival into Venice airport roll your luggage down the boardwalk to the dock where you will find your private water taxi waiting for you to take you into Venice. And what a way to arrive in Venice Italy by sea ….the Water taxi is absolutely the best way to enter Venice. Speeding across the lagoon the city is just a smudge on the horizon at first. As Venice becomes larger and larger you can begin to distinguish buildings.

Before you know it, you're gliding into a canal - the buildings along the canal will have colorful flower boxes and laundry on lines between buildings flapping in the wind.

What do our clients say about arrival by water taxi? “It was a great introduction to the city and an amazing way to arrive into Venice. When we turned onto Venice's main boulevard the Grand Canal it was quite astonishing. The water taxi took us right to our hotel's dock - One of the most memorable entries into a city I've had in 50 years of travel” 

Check in, unpack and relax.

Dinner tonight is our Welcome dinner (included).

After your Italian style breakfast, we start the day with a guided half-day tour (2.5 hours) that includes entry to the magnificent Doge’s Palace. This Gothic masterpiece features opulent rooms, intricate artwork, and the iconic Bridge of Sighs. 

After the tour, you’ll have the afternoon free to explore Venice on your own. You might visit St. Mark’s Basilica, admire the Rialto Bridge, or take a memorable gondola ride through the city’s enchanting canals. 

In the evening, you can choose from a variety of local eateries or simply enjoy a peaceful evening by the canals.

Dinner at your own expense - ask us for a local recommendation.

Today after our Italian style breakfast, enjoy a full day to explore more of Venice at your leisure. Remember you have your Vaporetto Pass (ferry tickets) You might take a trip to the nearby islands of Murano, renowned for its glass-making, and Burano, famous for its colourful houses and lace-making. 

Alternatively, you could wander through the charming neighbourhoods, such as Campo Santa Margherita or the Jewish Ghetto. 

Dinner is at your leisure (own expense), with numerous options to savour Venetian specialties.

After our Italian style breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head to the train station to board a train for our journey to Florence.  Your luggage will be transferred to the train station for you.

Upon arrival, we check into your hotel and begin your exploration of this Renaissance city. You might start with a visit to the Florence Cathedral (Duomo), where you can marvel at the stunning dome designed by Brunelleschi. Explore Piazza della Signoria, home to the Palazzo Vecchio and a replica of Michelangelo’s David. 

Enjoy the evening discovering Florence at your own pace. 

Tonight for those interested we will meet in the lobby and walk to the wonderful Florence Mercato Centrale to have a drink and a meal – this is a real cultural and enjoyable experience (meal & drink at own cost). Something that is a must in Florence.

After our Italian style breakfast, its time to explore Florence. Begin your day with a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Florence, which will take you to major highlights such as the Uffizi Gallery, renowned for its masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo, and the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge lined with charming shops. 

In the afternoon, you may choose to stop and visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s original David or relax in the Boboli Gardens. Remember your tickets are for the whole day so if you’re a bit tired just do the full loop on the bus and see Florence with commentary and without walking. 

Dinner is at your leisure (own expense), and you can indulge in Tuscan specialties like ribollita or Florentine steak. Ask us for a recommendation or stop at one of the many places to eat while still touring this amazing city.

After our Italian style breakfast we will make our way to the train station for our trip to Pisa. 

On arrival at Pisa we will walk (around 25-30 minutes) to visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. Along with the tower, you can visit the nearby Cathedral and Baptistery. You must get your photo here and we will have time for lunch also. 

After exploring Pisa, we will walk back to the train station and return to Florence by train around mid - late afternoon. 

Tonight enjoy a relaxing evening and have Dinner at your leisure (own expense).

This morning after our Italian style breakfast, take the morning to further explore Florence or do some last minute shopping at the market before checking out around lunch time for our train to Rome.

Upon arrival, check into your hotel and start exploring the Eternal City. You might visit the Colosseum, an ancient amphitheater with a rich history, and the nearby Roman Forum, which was once the centre of ancient Roman public life. 

Spend the evening exploring Rome and ask us for a local restaurant recommendation (own expense).

After enjoying your Italian style breakfast on the terrace we will start your day with a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Rome, covering major attractions such as the Vatican Museum, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Room, and St. Peter’s Basilica, where you can marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà and the grand dome. 

In the afternoon, continue your exploration with visits to the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. There is so much to see and your tickets are valid for the whole day so you can still see this amazing city and rest your feet. 

This evening is free for you to enjoy dinner at your leisure (own expense).

After your Italian style breakfast it will be our final full day in Rome. Depending on booking allocation time this morning we will tour the Vatican Museum and Sistine chapel (group tickets and entry included), which are an absolute must in Rome. 

Later today take the opportunity to explore more of Rome or revisit some of the sites you didn’t get time to really explore. Visit the Spanish Steps, relax at the famous staircase, or enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Villa Borghese park, which features museums and gardens. 

In the afternoon, you’ll have free time for shopping or last-minute sightseeing. 

In the evening, join us for a farewell dinner at a local Roman restaurant, where you can savour traditional Roman dishes and toast to a memorable trip (dinner included).

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and we can arrange a transfer to the airport for your departure flight, (not included please book this with us once you have flight times) marking the end of your blockbuster Italian adventure. 

If you are not ready to leave, either join us for our next tour of Southern Italy or book a post trip stay in Rome. Ask us for more information - and remember tour planning is complimentary when you book one of our tours.