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Private · Rome

Exclusive & Private: Rome, Florence & Venice

8 Days Lazio · Tuscany · Veneto

The Overview

Overview

This is an exclusive tour of Italy's Art Capitals including Rome, Florence and Venice. We include the finest accommodations, private tours, private transfers and first class rail. Top guides, VIP tickets and the very best guides throughout the program. Exceptional service from arrival to departure and the very best restaurant recommendations during your stay here in Italy for an unforgettable trip of a life time to Europe's most romantic country. 

Duration

8 days

7 nights

Starting From

EUR 1,700

Per person for two travelers

Tailored to your departure and group.

This is an exclusive tour of Italy's Art Capitals including Rome, Florence and Venice. We include the finest accommodations, private tours, private transfers and first class rail. Top guides, VIP tickets and the very best guides throughout the program. Exceptional service from arrival to departure and the very best restaurant recommendations during your stay here in Italy for an unforgettable trip of a life time to Europe's most romantic country.

Regions
Lazio · Tuscany · Veneto
Tour Style
Private
Departs From
Rome
Meeting Point
Rome
Included Meals
Daily breakfast · 6 dinners
Day by day

Itinerary

Follow the route as you read. The map traces each day of the journey, moving with you from place to place.

Lazio

Chapter 1 · Days 1–4

Welcome to Lazio

Millions of travelers each year (prior to the pandemic) were traveling to Lazio, in many instances without even knowing it, since Rome is the capital city of Lazio and one of the most visited cities in the world.   Yet, many visitors never stop to visit this incredible region of Italy or learn why the Romans were very strategic in positioning Rome where…

Explore Lazio
Day 1

Lazio, Rome

Private Transfer from Rome Airport to Luxury Hotel in Central Rome

  • Dinner
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Arrival at the Rome Airport or rail station and private transfer with local English speaking assistant to your 5 star hotel.  Check in (suite accommodation). Balance of the day at leisure to discover the Eternal City. Optional sightseeing tours available and dinner options available.

Overnight at the hotel.

Where we meet Rome
Day 2

Lazio, Rome

Rome: The Eternal City - 3 Hour Private Walking Tour

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
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Breakfast at the hotel. Private 3 hour walking tour of Rome with English speaking guide at your disposal. 

 

Suggested tour of the historical centre. This tour begins at the Trinita' dei Monti at the top of the Spanish Steps. You will descend the legendary stairs (the "scalinata") to reach the center of the square with its Barcaccia Fountain. You will continue to the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Colonna, and Piazza della Rotonda where the Pantheon stands. You will  then proceed to Piazza Navona with its Fountain of the Four Rivers, Campo dei Fiori, and Piazza Farnese with Palazzo Spada. The tour can be customized as per client’s request. Evening at leisure. Dinner options available.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Lazio, Rome

Private Tour of Vatican City: Optional Afternoon Tours

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
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Breakfast at the hotel. Private car and English speaking driver at disposal for 4 hours. Suggested tour of Tivoli: An English speaking driver and an air conditioned vehicle will be at your disposal for up to 4 hours as you enjoy a guided tour of the Villa D'Este. More than 2000 years ago Tivoli was surrounded by a luscious countryside. Its closeness to Rome, abundance of healthful waters, and its cool climate attracted many wealthy Romans who loved to spend their holidays here. The Villa D'Este in Tivoli was the brainchild of one man, the powerful and ambitious Cardinal Ippolito D'este who during the 1500's set out to transform an old Benedictine convent into a new garden of Eden with more than 200 fountains laid out on sloping terraces and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Some of the most imposing fountains have just been restored, like The Fontana dell'Organo which has a water operated organ inside that delivers music as water flows through the fountain , or "Le Fontane di Tivoli e Roma", that features a small scale reproduction of the two cities. Villa d'Este is the perfect escape in the hot summertime. Enjoy the coolness of waterfalls and sit in the shade of mighty ancient cypresses as you unwind in this heavenly place.

Evening at leisure. Dinner options available.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Lazio, Rome Tuscany, Florence

Rome - Florence by First Class Rail

  • Breakfast
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Breakfast at the hotel and private transfer to the rail station Termini. Board the high speed train Frecciarossa to Florence and relax in a first class seat. Upon arrival in Florence, private transfer to your 5 star hotel. Check in (suite accommodation). Afternoon on private walking tour of Florence with an English speaking guide at your at disposal for 3 hours. Suggested itinerary: Explore all the must see sights of Florence including; Palazzo Strozzi, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio (external visit), Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Duomo, Santa Maria Novella Cathedral, Brunelleschi Cupola, Gates of Paradise, Baptistery, and Giotto’s Bell tower.

Evening at leisure. Dinner options available.

Overnight at the hotel.

Tuscany

Chapter 2 · Days 5–6

Welcome to Tuscany

Tuscany is among the most beautiful regions of Italy. The gentle curves and slopes of the land will enchant you. Tuscany is as famous for its wine and cuisine as it is for its landscapes. Wine production focuses on red wines like Chianti, San Giovese, Rosso di Montalcino, Rosso di Montepulciano, Bolgheri, and others. Food is prepared with seasonal…

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Day 5

Tuscany, Florence

Privately Guided Tour of Florence

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
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Breakfast at the hotel.

Private tour for 4 hours with English speaking driver at your disposal. Suggested itinerary: Siena.  On this tour visit Siena, unchanged since Medieval times, this is a must see hilltown of Tuscany. During the walking tour conducted by our expert driver guide, you'll see the major sites like the "Piazza del Campo", where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year, as well as the quieter back streets in order to appreciate Siena's complex and rich history.

Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner options available.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6

Tuscany, Florence Veneto, Venice

Florence - Venice by First Class Rail

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
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Breakfast at the hotel and private transfer to the rail station Santa Maria Novella. Board the high speed train Frecciarossa to Venice and relax in a first class seat. Upon arrival in Venice, private transfer with boat and assistance to your 5 star hotel. Check in (suite accommodation). Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner options available.

Overnight at the hotel in Venice 

Veneto

Chapter 3 · Days 7–8

Welcome to Veneto

The Veneto region in Italy is one of the most remarkable and romatic regions. It offers visitors a journey through the land of Palladio, Giorgione and Titian, through enchanting mountains and vine carpeted valleys, to some of Italy's most romantic cities. A land of rolling hills, rivers, lakes and impressive architecture; Veneto is a stunning region in…

Explore Veneto
Day 7

Veneto, Venice

Privately Guided Tour of Venice Including the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
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Breakfast at the hotel and private tour of Venice for 2 hours with English speaking guide at your disposal. Suggested itinerary: You will visit the Doge's Palace (exterior only), the famous Bridge of Sighs, San Marco, as well as, the many monuments of this beautiful square.  Explore also the hidden areas of Venice, enjoying a delightful stroll along narrow passageways, over delicate bridges and meandering canals. 

As your eyes feast on the postcard images that abound in every direction, the guide will continue to narrate the story of the most unique city in the world. In the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa, discover the Venetian Architecture as you admire its  fine Gothic Palaces. At "St Mark's school" you'll learn about the trade schools of Venice that provided the foundations of the Venetian mercantile empire. Then,  the tour continues through the back streets of Venice to visit the Cannaregio district, where we'll admire the the church of San Giovanni e Paolo (only exterior) where many important Venetians were laid to rest. You will also learn about illustrious Venetian characters like Marco Polo and Cassanova along with the common citizens, which made this city of stone such a vibrant and magical place. Of course, learn about the modern day Venice, and what it's like to live in the most unique city in the world, though not always the most practical. The day is far from over! Enjoy a Private gondola tour of Venice. This one of the quintessential things to do for most tourists visiting the city. The Gondola is as unique as Venice itself; their crescent shaped hulls and their “forcole” that allow the Gondolieri to position their oars in many different ways are the secrets to how these long and slender crafts can navigate the narrow and intricate network of waterways of Venice.   On this private gondola tour of Venice you will visit parts of the city that are only accessible by this means of transport, and as you glide silently along these inviting waterways, dominated by soaring and majestic Venetian Palaces, you will be transported back in time to when the main means of transportation for Venetian nobility were these vessels. Balance of the day at leisure. Dinner options available.   Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8

Veneto, Venice

Time to Say Goodbye! Private Transfer to Airport or Rail Station and Conclusion of Services

  • Breakfast
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Breakfast at the hotel and private transfer to the airport or rail station in Venice. End of our services.      

The details

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

  • Private transfers to/from the airports with deluxe car Private transfers to/from the rail stations with deluxe car/boat High speed train with first class seat reservation Private English speaking guides in Rome (3 hrs), Florence(3 hrs), Venice(2 hrs)
  • Private driver at disposal 4 hrs from Rome Private driver at disposal 4 hrs from Florence Private gondola ride 30ms with spumante wine

What's Not Included

  • Everything not listed under “included”
In their words

Traveler Reviews

Emily and David Davison Travelled with us

My husband and I just took a two week trip to Italy that was planned for us by Eleanor Kinchin-Smith. It was a fantastic trip and we could not have been more thrilled. We worked together with Ele to let her know about our interests and our style of travel. She planned the perfect trip with excellent private guides at all of our sites, professional drivers and lovely hotels. We arrived in Italy with all of our train and ferry reservations made by Ele, with tickets in hand. She was in touch with us daily throughout our trip to make sure that things were going smoothly. She was able to make a few changes to our itinerary as needed. We look forward to working with Ele again on our next trip and have put her in touch with another family member to help plan their trip as well.

Ron and Deb Crosby Travelled with us

Dear Guiseppe and Jesse,

We just returned from our most wonderful vacation to Italy and wanted to first thank you for putting together such a wonderful trip, and second to provide some feedback for the future.

Hotels

1. Hotel Sovestro in San Gimignano was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made the first portion of our journey very stress free. They made us feel like we were part of their family. I would recommend it to anyone and would specifically ask for it if we were to make a return visit.

2. Hotel La Baia in Monterosso was nice and it's location was very good especially for us older folks humping luggage from/to the train station.

3. Hotel Lucchesi in Florence- what can I say expect FANTASTIC. The rooftop view at sunset is well worth it. Again very friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend it to everyone.

Wine Tour

Money well spent. We had a great time overall. The driver Mario was OUTSTANDING. He had lots of local knowledge as well as about winemaking. USE HIM AGAIN!!!

The various wineries we visited on tour:

Altesino- fantastic and they were not cheap on their pouring. Great experience.

Azienda Agricola Patrizia Cencion Sloaria- Again a great tour by one of the owner's daughters. We felt like we were the only thing on their mind although there were other customers there. A great way to complete the day.

Again we had a fantastic time and are very appreciative of everything you booked for us. We wish you continued success and if our travels should bring us back to Italy, we know who to call.

Leon and Michele Travelled with us

The trip was great we appreciate all the hard work you and your team invested to make our experience a once in a lifetime trip. We appreciate all the attention to the details in particular Giuseppe spending the time and the focus with us on the road and as we were exploring your great country.

Bob & Sandy Travelled with us

Jesse & Giuseppe,

Sandy and I have been looking through my slides of our trip to Southern Italy. We had such a good time with you and Giuseppe that we wanted to let you know again. You were the best guides ever.

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Rome

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private tour, or will we join a group?

Private. You travel with your own guide and driver, and the only people on the itinerary are the ones you bring with you. Nothing is shared with strangers, and the pace of each day is yours to set.

Can the itinerary be changed to suit us?

Yes. What you see here is a starting point, not a fixed departure. Tell us how long you have, what you love and what you would rather skip, and we will reshape it around you. A slower morning, an extra night somewhere you fell for, a different region entirely.

How do we start planning?

Send us a note using the form on this page, or call us on 1-866-779-2565. A travel specialist replies within one business day, usually with a few questions of their own. There is no cost and no obligation in asking.

When should we book?

The earlier the better, particularly for travel between May and September, when the best small hotels and the guides worth having are taken first. That said, we have put together beautiful trips at short notice, so ask and we will tell you honestly what is still possible for your dates.

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