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Private tour

12 days

5 cities

2nights

Venice, Italy

Venice is indeed one of the most romantic cities on the planet! Serene gondolas passing the narrow canals, historic palaces, squares and colorful buildings adorning the Venetian lagoon and islands - this Italian gem is surely worth a visit. Among the must-see places are the beautiful Dodge's Palace, the symbol of the city - Rialto Bridge, the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, the colorful islands of Murano and Burano, and the Piazza San Marco, home to the gorgeous Saint Mark's Basilica....

Day By Day
Day 1: Arrival in Venice
Welcome to Venice - one of the most charming cities of Italy. Upon arrival, you have a private water-taxi transfer to the hotel for the check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.

Day 2: Venice Sightseeing and Gondola Ride
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private guide in the lobby and enjoy a wonderful walking city tour of all the must-see places.

Your sightseeing program starts with a visit to St. Mark's Basilica, where you can see the astonishing Pala D'Oro altar. Next you go up to Loggia dei Cavalli to enjoy the best panoramic views of St. Mark's Square.

Next on your list is the tour of the Doges Palace that includes crossing the Bridge of Sighs, visiting the old prisons and lushly decorated chambers of the Palace.

After the tour return to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure or may go on an optional gondola ride.

Day 3:Small Group Tour to Murano and Burano Islands & Departure
After breakfast and check-out you can explore and enjoy Venice on your own. We suggest visiting the Peggy Guggenheim Collection or joining our carefully planned optional day trip to the islands of Murano & Burano.

In the afternoon you are met at your hotel by an assistant for a transfer by a private water-taxi.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Maison Venezia | UNA Esperienze
4-star hotel
Ruga do Pozzi, 4173, Venice, Italy, 30121
Superior Double Room Breakfast Included
UNA Hotel Venezia is located close to the Grand Canal in Venice's Cannaregio district near Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. The guestrooms are equipped with flat-screen satellite TVs, an exclusive Pillow Wow menu and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the hotel lounge where free tea, coffee and prosecco are served before dinner.... show more
1 room / 2 nights
Included Experiences
Half Day Comprehensive Guided Walking Tour
Half Day Small Group Tour to Murano and Burano Islands
1-hour Private Gondola Ride
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Included Transfers
Arrival Private Transfer Sedan with Water Taxi
Departure Private Transfer Sedan with Water Taxi
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Connection | Venice - Florence

Standard Class Seat

Santa Lucia

Venice, Italy

2 hours

Santa Maria Novella

Florence, Italy

2nights

Florence, Italy

Cradle of the Renaissance, Florence, is among the most outstanding cities in Italy, rich in historic architecture and some the world's finest museums. When visiting Florence, make sure to save enough time to view not only the symbol of the city, the red-domed Florence Cathedral, and but also visit outstanding galleries. As such, the iconic Uffizi Gallery, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, and the Galleria dell'Accademia, home to Michelangelo's masterpiece "David", are must-visit sites....

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Day 3: Arrival in Florence
Welcome to Florence! Upon arrival, your private driver transfers you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.

Day 4: Florence Sightseeing and Half Day Guided Tour to Uffizi Gallery

After breakfast in your hotel, meet with your private guide and go on a comprehensive walking tour of Florence's highlights.

Today's program includes exploration of the Piazza del Duomo with a visit to the Baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist.

Your ticket to the Grande Museo del Duomo allows you to visit the other magnificent monuments of Piazza del Duomo in your free time within 72 hours: the Cathedral itself, the Dome and its famous Bell Tower.

As you proceed to the main square of the city - Piazza della Repubblica - you pass by the touristic area of the Strozzi Palace a bustling shopping street, via Tornabuoni.

Then you enter in Oltrarno where you see numerous local craftsmen shops and beautiful Santo Spirito Church and Convent, built for the Agostinian monks. In this very part of the city you can find the first official work of Michelangelo dating back to the age when he was 17 years old.

We also visit the Galleria dell'Accademia to see the famous Michelangelo's statue David as well before ending the tour on the Ponte Vecchio.

Devote your time to the exploration of the Uffizi Gallery with a professional guide on a 3-hour private tour. Uffizi is a home to an outstanding collection of art, including masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Botticelli. *Note: the tour is not running on Mondays due to museum's schedule.

Day 5: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver for the transfer.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Hotel Brunelleschi
4-star hotel
Piazza Santa Elisabetta, Florence, Italy, 50122
Classic Executive Double Room Breakfast Included
Located in the heart of Florence, Hotel Brunelleschi allows easy access to all city's major sights. The 4-star boutique hotel offers unique accommodation and houses two restaurants. Each of the 96 rooms and suites come with parquet floors, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, free WiFi. Guests can dine in the Osteria della Pagliazza, have a drink at the Tower bar, spend time in the fitness center, and visit the private museum.... show more
1 room / 2 nights
Included Experiences
Half Day Comprehensive Guided Walking Tour
Half Day Guided Tour to Uffizi Gallery
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Arrival Private Transfer Sedan
Departure Private Transfer Sedan
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Connection | Florence - Bologna

Premium Class Seat

Firenze S. M. Novella

Florence, Italy

1 hour

Bologna Centrale

Bologna, Italy

3nights

Bologna, Italy

Italy's Bologna can be easily recognized by its pleasant peach-colored architecture. Set in the central part of the country, this town has numerous unmissable sights, starting from the main symbols of the city, the Towers of Bologna, built in approximately 1100. For a lovely pastime set off to Piazza Maggiore, the main square of Bologna, that boasts many cafes and structures. Among other attractions are the Neptune Fountain, the San Petronio Basilica and the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca....

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Day 5: Arrival in Bologna
Upon arrival, you check-in at your hotel in Bologna and can enjoy the city at your own leisure.

Day 6: Sightseeing Tour of Bologna
Following breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and start a sightseeing tour of Bologna.

During a 2-hour walking tour, you stroll along the streets of the old town, reach Piazza Maggiore and visit Bologna Cathedral with its Capella containing an important cycle of late-medieval frescoes. Today you also visit Anatomical theatre constructed in the 17th Century and the Church of Santa Maria della Vita founded in the second half of the 13th century.

After the tour, you can continue exploring the city on your own or join one of our optional tours.

Day 7: Day Trip to Modena and Parma
After breakfast at your hotel, walk to the train station and have a short train ride to Modena. Upon arrival, the local guide meets you at the train station and you start a walking city tour.

In about 2 hours you discover the main UNESCO sites of the city - Cathedral, Ghirlandina Tower and Piazza Grande, and witness the Baroque Ducal Palace.

Together with your guide, you take one more short ride to the city of Parma and along with the main sightseeing you visit food shops to taste local specialties of the region: cheese, cold cuts, chocolate and many more.

Once the tour is over you board a direct train to Bologna and in just 1 hour you arrive at the destination. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.

Day 8: Departure
Following breakfast, you meet your private driver who takes you to the railway station.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Royal Hotel Carlton
4-star hotel
Via Montebello, 8, Bologna, Italy, 40121
Superior Double Room Breakfast Included
You will be staying in a hand-picked downtown hotel. We carefully inspect all of our hotel properties and recommend only the ones that are conveniently located to major city attractions, have great atmosphere, comfortable rooms, and guarantee exceptional service.... show more
1 room / 3 nights
Included Experiences
Half Day Guided City Tour
Modena and Parma tour with tastings
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Included Transfers
Arrival Private Transfer Sedan
Departure Private Transfer Sedan
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Connection | Bologna - Rome

Standard Class Seat

Central Station

Bologna, Italy

2 hours

Termini

Rome, Italy

2nights

Rome, Italy

Often referred to as "the Eternal City", Rome is like a living museum which every person should see at least once in their life. The capital of Italy has historic sites from different eras just about around any corner and attracts over 4 million tourists a year. Among the top sights of Rome are without a doubt the Colosseum and the ancient Roman Forum, the iconic Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona to name a few. Moreover, a whole country, Vatican, is set right in the beating heart of Rome!...

Day By Day
Day 8: Arrival
Welcome to Rome - one of the most charming and heritage rich cities of Italy. Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver, who transfers you to the hotel for the check-in.

The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.

Day 9: Highlights of Rome & Colosseum
Today you meet your private guide in the hotel lobby and embark on a tour to discover the famous ancient treasures of the Eternal City.

You have a taxi transfer to Rome's hallmark site - the Colosseum. Originally known by the name of Flavius amphitheater, it was the biggest and most imposing building of its kind in the Roman world, designed as an arena for the fights of Roman gladiators and could hold up to 70 thousand spectators.

After touring Colosseum you proceed with a walking city tour to see the most famous attractions and hidden treasures of the Eternal City. You see the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers, as well as witness the masterpieces by Bernini, Borromini, and many others.

After the tour, your guide takes you back to the hotel and you have the evening at leisure.

Day 10: Day at Leisure in Rome and Departure
Today is reserved for you to explore and enjoy Rome on your own. After breakfast you can do some independent sightseeing, shop for souvenirs or have a good rest.

Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver for the transfer.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
47 Boutique Hotel, Rome
4-star hotel
Via Luigi Petroselli 47, Roma, Italy, 00186
Classic Double Room Breakfast Included
Located in the historic center of Rome between the Circus Maximum and Piazza Venezia, the Fortyseven Hotel is just a short walk from Piazza della Bocca della Verita (the Mouth of Truth), Teatro Marcello, the Arch of Janus and the Colosseum. Elegantly furnished comfortable rooms include a satellite LCD TV, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also features a panoramic rooftop restaurant serving the best of Mediterranean cuisine, a gym and a wellness area with a Turkish bath.... show more
1 room / 2 nights
Included Experiences
Half Day Highlights of Rome & Colosseum Walking Tour
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Included Transfers
Arrival Private Transfer Sedan
Departure Private Transfer Sedan
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Connection | Rome - Assisi

Private Transfer Sedan

Rome hotel / airport

Rome, Italy

2 hours

Assisi hotel

Assisi, Italy

2nights

Assisi, Italy

Nested in the central part of Italy in Umbria region, Assisi is a historical and cultural gem that is well worth visiting. Being a birthplace of St. Francis, the founding father of the Franciscan religious order, Assisi attracts many pilgrims every year. The town's main landmark, the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, is also home to numerous masterpieces by Giotto, Pietro Lorenzetti, and Simone Martini....

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Day 10: Arrival
Welcome to Umbria! Upon arrival, you are transferred you to the hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.

Day 11: Assisi City Tour & Trip to Gubbio
After breakfast you meet your guide and start a walking tour of Assisi which is described as the cradle of Romanesque art and design. UNESCO-listed Basilica of San Francesco with traces of the most famous artists of the period and the other Franciscan Sites in Assisi definitely make you immerse into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages.

Following break for lunch you are transferred to Gubbio set on the slope of Mt. Ingino. Beautiful Piazza Grande with the public palaces on it, Palazzo dei Consoli, a magnificent Gothic building completed around 1340, Palazzo del Podestà which holds the Town Hall and Ruins of Roman amphitheatre are among the sights you see here.

After the tour you return back to your Assisi hotel.

Day 12: Departure from Rome
After breakfast you check out and depart from Assisi to Rome to your flight home.
Included in your trip
No overnight stay
Castello di Petrata
4-star hotel
Via Petrata, 25, Assisi, Italy, 06081
Standard Double Room Breakfast Included
Nested in a restored 14th-century fortress, this rustic hotel offers modern amenities and stylish coziness to its guests. All rooms and suites feature free WiFi and satellite TV, while upgraded rooms add sofas and/ or kitchenettes. A spa and an outdoor pool are among other amenities.... show more
1 room / 2 nights
Included Experiences
Assisi City Tour & Trip to Gubbio
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What’s included:

Accommodation at remarkable downtown hotels;
Breakfasts at the hotels;
Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
Breathtaking sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional English-speaking guides;
Support line during the trip.

Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.

Note:

1. Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.

2. We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.

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