Enjoy a wonderful 4-hour walking city tour of all the must-see places with a private guide. During the tour you visit St. Mark's Basilica, where you can see the astonishing Pala D'Oro altar as well as the Treasury with numerous exhibits surviving from Venice's notorious raid on Constantinople back in 1204. 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.

Explore the main landmarks of Venice with the help of a professional English-speaking guide. During the walking tour, you will have the chance to visit the St. Mark's Basilica, marvel at the views from Loggia dei Cavalli, cross the Bridge of Sighs and more.

Venice Comprehensive Walking Tour

Nestled in the center of Venice on the same piazza as the Gran Teatro La Fenice and just 250 meters from the St. Mark’s Square, the Al Theatro Palace is destined to become a point of reference for those who love art, music and ready to fall in love with magnificent Venice.

Al Theatro Palace

Italian Emotions, the Directors Dream 80 sec

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.

Venice

Travel guide for Venice, Italy

Private Water Taxi Transfer

Venice - Florence

Premium Class Seat

After breakfast at 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.

As you proceed to the main square of the city - Piazza della Signoria - you pass through the heart of the historical center with its landmark sites like Piazza della Repubblica and the Strozzi Palace. Stroll down via Tornabuoni, one of the most beautiful streets of the city, famous for its fine shops. 

You will also cross over the Arno River on the Ponte Vecchio to enter the Oltrarno district where you see numerous local craftsmen shops. 

During the tour we also visit the Galleria dell'Accademia to see Michelangelo's famous colossal statue of David, a must-see in Florence. 

After the tour return to your hotel and enjoy an evening at your own leisure.

Embark on an Italian adventure and enjoy Florence sightseeing with a professional English-speaking guide. Some of the highlights of the walking tour include Piazza della Signoria, Strozzi Palace and the famous statue of David by Michelangelo at Galleria dell'Accademia.

Comprehensive Guided Walking Tour

In the evening enjoy a wine tasting of 3 different wines selected by the sommelier and paired with snacks.

Evening Wine Tasting

Ideally located in the old town center near the cathedral, the Hotel Cerretani is framed by Renaissance buildings. Guestrooms have modern décor and high-comfort amenities.

Cerretani Firenze MGallery by Sofitel

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.

Florence

Travel guide for Florence, Italy

Private Transfer Minivan

The first destination on your route today is San Gimignano where you have some free time for independent sightseeing.

Often called the town of towers as it is home to 14 well-preserved towers from the medieval times. These towers vary in height and form the international identity of the town. San Gimignano boasts many churches, such as the Collegiata and the Sant'Agostino. Moreover, the heart of the town contains 4 Piazzas - Cisterna, Duomo, Pecori and Erbe.

Then you continue to Siena, Italy's loveliest medieval city. During 
 a 3-hour walking tour with a local guide, you visit all of the major sights including the Cathedral of the Duomo, which houses the works of artists like Nicola Pisano, Ghirlandaio, Ghiberti, Donatello and Jacopo della Quercia. You then see the Piazza del Campo - a shell-shaped structure, which is also a major attraction famous for hosting horse races. After the tour you continue the trip to the hotel.

Florence - Castiglione d'Orcia

Private Transfer Minivan & Siena Tour

Meet your guide and driver in the morning and start your trip with a visit of Pienza, the area known for the wonderful Pecorino di Pienza cheese, which gets its name from the word pecora, Italian for "sheep". You visit the rustic organic cheese farm that sits on top of a hill overlooking the entire Val d’Orcia and even Pienza itself. Here the local cheese producer shows you how the pecorino sheep cheese is made and the many stages of aging from soft and fresh to hard and complex. Following the tour at the farm, you have a cheese tasting. 

Later you carry on to Montepulciano, a small village of Etruscan origin and one of the most beautiful hill towns in Tuscany. After a short walking tour in the Montepulciano historical center you have time for lunch and then visit a traditional winery. Here you enjoy tasting one of the most famous Italian wines: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The Nobile wines of Montepulciano were the first to be given the ultimate quality level of DOCG certification.

Full Day Tour to Pienza Cheese Farm and Montepulciano

Hotel Osteria Dell'Orcia is set in a former post office from the 15th-century in the UNESCO-protected Val d'Orcia Nature Reserve. The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in a traditional Tuscan style and feature satellite TVs, hairdryers, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can relax in the outdoor pool and dine in the on-site à la carte restaurant.

Hotel Osteria Dell'Orcia

If fancy old medieval towns and villages, Castiglione d'Orcia in the Valdorcia, a region in Tuscany, is a must. This extremely beautiful village will surprise you with its serenity, stone-paved streets, wonderful churches full of history, and, of course, the Rocca Aldobrandesca, massive ruins which dominate the village.

Castiglione d'Orcia

Castiglione d Orcia - Rome

In the morning after breakfast you meet your guide to discover the famous ancient treasures of the Eternal City on a walking tour. 

Your first stop today is the iconic Roman Forum, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, it was the key political, ritual, and civic center of ancient Rome and can be traced 3 thousand years back. Today you can see columns and remains of ancient temples, archs and buildings, such as the Temple of Caesar and the Arch of Septimius Severus, as well as the adjacent Palatine Hill, which was the site of the city’s first settlements. 

The next place you discover today is Rome's hallmark site - the Colosseum. Originally known by the name of Flavius amphitheatre, 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 the tour, your guide takes you back to the hotel and you have the evening at leisure.

Amazing time exploring Eternal City lies ahead of you! Witness the outstanding Roman Forum, alongside other ancient temples, arches and buildings, such as the Temple of Caesar and the Arch of Septimius Severus.  Don't worry, Colosseum is part of the sightseeing route too!

Discovering Ancient Rome Tour

You meet your guide at the hotel lobby and embark on a panoramic 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.

Continue your Roman exploration with astounding sights like Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers. Moreover, learn about the artistic side of the city by witnessing the masterpieces by Bernini, Borromini, and many others.

Highlights of Rome Tour

In the morning after breakfast you meet your guide and have a transfer to the walled enclave and the world’s smallest independent state - Vatican*.

When inside the Vatican, you visit private apartments of Julius II, Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries and Gallery of Candelabra.

Next, you proceed to the Sistine Chapel, where you have enough time to admire Michelangelo's famous frescoes and learn about the intense relationship between Pope Julius II and Michelangelo that drove the artist to create the greatest work of art the world has ever known.

Then your tour continues in the vast open spaces of St. Peter’s Basilica where you see a stunning Pieta - a world-famous work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo, and Bernini's impressive Papal Canopy, a legacy left to the Basilica by the Barberini family.

The ending point of your tour is St. Peter’s Square, where you can admire Michelangelo's Dome and the gorgeous colonnades designed by Bernini.

Upon your return to the hotel, you have the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of Rome on your own.

*Please note: the Vatican is a sacred religious site thus the dress code for visiting it is applied just as when you visit any church in Italy: no shorts – no uncovered knees and shoulders, no backpacks. Due to religious services St. Peters Basilica may be spontaneously closed, thus entrance to St. Peters Basilica may not be guaranteed.

Spend the day in the smallest country in the world with a private guide. Wander inside the holy walls of Vatican City and see its unmissable gems like the stunning Pieta sculpture or famous Michelangelo's frescoes.

Vatican Museums Tour

Welcome to the wonderful world of Mellini, where every detail has been carefully put in place and where guests are surrounded by works of modern art made by artists from the Italian and Roman schools. 

Hotel Dei Mellini

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!

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