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. Join us for a Welcome Drink.

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. Remember you have your Vapporetto pass for 48 hours – access to all the ferries and islands of Venice !

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

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 walking through this amazing city of Florence. You may like to visit 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 visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s original David or relax in the Boboli Gardens.

There is so much to do and see in the city of Florence – and then there is the shopping! Open markets line the city streets so barter for a leather jacket or handbag or two.

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, you will have a free morning to continue your exploring or enjoy a relaxing coffee people watching.

Late morning 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. NOTE: to climb the tower tickets must be pr booked which we can do for those interested.

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).

After our Italian style breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and our transfer will take us to the train station around mid morning.

We will travel by train to the charming town of Orvieto. On arrival at the train station we will take the Funicular (which takes around 10 minutes and costs 2 Euro’s - to be paid on the day) into the town of Orvieto. We will check into our hotel and begin your exploration of this historic town.

Located on a hill this medieval town has a lot to offer and a visit to the underground tunnels is a must. You can also visit the impressive Orvieto Cathedral, renowned for its stunning façade and frescoes, and the Pozzo di San Patrizio, an impressive well with a double helix staircase.

In the evening, you have the chance to explore Orvieto’s picturesque streets, with views of the country side and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant

Our favourite restaurant here is located inside a medieval cave and specialises in truffles– what an experience !

This morning after our Italian style breakfast, you will have time to continue your exploration of Orvieto – If you haven’t climb the stairs of the clocktower to see the view the cool of the morning is a great time to go !

Late morning we will depart Orvieto by Funicular to the train station and head to Rome by train.

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 Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms, 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.

NOTE: Entry / Group Tour of Vatican Museum is included but time will be dependant on booking – this cannot be booked until shortly before the date and therefore we can not yet confirm date/time.

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

After breakfast, you have time for a little last minute shopping before your late check out of your hotel.

We can arrange a transfer to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your blockbuster Italian adventure.

OR continue on with us to Southern Italy or with Food Wine & Riccardo tour…..