The enduring phrase ‘la dolce vita’ – or the good life – truly captures the essence of Italy. Spend 6 days discovering the highlights of what makes Italy one of the most visited and unique countries in the world. Enjoy a culturally rich adventure from the piazzas of Rome to the canals of Venice. Stroll around the Renaissance "palazzi" of Florence, admire the glass artisans in Murano! With time spent visiting the vibrant cities of Rome, Florence and Venice, you’ll soon understand why Italy remains in the hearts of all who visit.
Meet and greet with English-speaking driver at Rome FCO airport and transfer to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel and free time for leisure.
You will visit the Vatican Museums, overflowing with masterpieces by many of the world's most important Renaissance and Baroque artists, as well as works from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Here, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel sits alongside works by Botticelli, Perugino and Bernini. You will exit directly into St. Peter's Basilica, the world's ancient Christian Church.
09:00 am - Hotel pick-up and transfer to Rome train station. Take high-speed train to Florence ( 1st class seats included ) ( approx 1.5 hours train trip ) Meet and greet at Florence train station and transfer to your hotel by deluxe vehicle. Check-in. Free time for lunch. ( at your own expense )
09:00 am - As a matter of fact, Florence has a long and rich tradition of craftsmanship. During our Artisan Tour you will meet some of the best local craftsmen in Florence, Italy. We will take you to an area, on the left bank of the Arno river, called Oltrarno (which literally means beyond the Arno). This district welcomes some of the most experienced artisans of the country. In our walking tour to the Oltrarno district, we will visit the studios of real Florentine artisans who have been in business for generations. You will watch them crafting with leather, jewelry, paper, ceramics, and more, and listen to their meaningful stories. After this tour you will stop for lunch ( at your own expense )
09:00 am - Hotel pick-up and transfer to Florence train station to catch your train to Venice ( 1st class seats incl. approx 2 hours ride ) Meet your English-speaking assistant in Venice train station that will escort you to the Venetian water-taxi. Your private water taxi will pick you up at your hotel. Check-in
Transfer from Venice hotel to Venice airport/Venice railway station by private water-taxi. End of trip