Italy: Venice, Florence, Rome & Naples
$3995 $3596
per personSet off on a breathtaking Italian journey where history, art, and romance come alive. Begin in magical Venice as you explore the majestic Doge’s Palace and drift through iconic canals on a private gondola ride. Journey onward to Florence, the vibrant cradle of the Renaissance, before visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa and sampling famous vintages in Chianti. Explore Rome, the Eternal City, where ancient history and Renaissance masterpieces stand side by side. Then, discover the breathtaking romance of Sorrento and the dramatic beauty of the Amalfi Coast’s charming villages. Get a true taste of Italy with a hands-on pasta cooking workshop. This curated journey perfectly blends history, culture, and stunning natural beauty for an exceptional escape.
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Timeless Romance on the Grand Canal
12-Day, 11-Night : Venice, Florence, Rome & Naples
Your tour package includes:
- ‣ 11 nights in hand-picked city-center Hotels
- ‣ 11 breakfasts & 4 Lunches
- ‣ 8 excursions through Italy’s most iconic cities
- ‣ 2 Cooking and Wineries Experiences
- ‣ Private Airport – Hotel Transfers
- ‣ Venice Airport– Hotel Transfer via Water Taxi
- ‣ High-Speed Train Venice – Florence – Rome – Naples (Standard Class)
- ‣ English-speaking Local Guide for mentioned excursions
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments and Attractions per Itinerary
Included Experiences
- ‣ Chianti Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
- ‣ Pasta Cooking Experience with Wine
Included Excursions
- ‣ Venice Walking and Gondola Tour with St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Murano and Burano
- ‣ Florence City Walking Tour
- ‣ Guided Rome Evening Walking Tour
- ‣ Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour (skip-the-line admission)
- ‣ Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- ‣ Naples Evening Walking Tour
- ‣ Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi Tour with Lunch
- ‣ Pompeii Archaeological Site and Vesuvius Tour
Duomo, Florence
Grand Canal, Venice
St Peter’s Basilica
Colosseum, Rome
Mount Vesuvius towering above the Gulf of Naples
Ruins of Pompeii
ITALY TOUR ITINERARY
💡 Tip: Tap Full Itinerary to read the day-by-day details, or At a Glance for a quick overview
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN VENICE
DAY 1: ARRIVE VENICE
Arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport and transfer to your hotel via water taxi. The rest of the day is free.
Glide through iconic canals on a gondola, savor world-class Venetian cuisine, and immerse yourself in centuries of rich art and culture. Venice offers a timeless and luxurious escape, crafted for unforgettable memories.
Meals: None
DAY 2: VENICE WALKING AND GONDOLA TOUR WITH ST MARK'S BASILICA, DOGE'S PALACE, MURANO AND BURANO
See Venice from every angle on this guided Venice walking and gondola tour (group, 10 hours) from St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, to Murano and Burano. Visit Piazza San Marco and view the St. Mark’s Campanile, followed by skip-the-line at St. Mark’s Basilica, famous for its golden mosaics. Enter the Doge’s Palace, once the center of Venetian power, then pass the New Prisons and Bridge of Sighs. Glide down the Grand Canal on a classic gondola ride before pausing for lunch (at your own cost). In the afternoon, transfer by boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making demonstrations.
Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 3 NIGHTS IN FLORENCE
DAY 3: VENICE – FLORENCE, FLORENCE EVENING WALKING TOUR
Hotel check out and take the morning high-speed train from Venice to Florence (standard class included).
Evening Florence walking tour (group, 2 hours in the evening). Discover Florence’s Roman origins and impressive history on a guided walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of Botticelli and Michelangelo, visiting landmarks including Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence Duomo Complex, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Uncover the lives of Dante and the Medici family, gaining a deeper appreciation for history, architecture, and iconic sites of Florence.
Florence, or Firenze to the locals, is where the awe-inspiring masterpieces of the Renaissance seamlessly blend with the intimate charm of its cobblestone streets, inviting tourists to immerse themselves in a vibrant tapestry of art, history, and Tuscan delights.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: GUIDED CHIANTI WINERIES GUIDED TOUR WITH WINE TASTING AND LUNCH
Experience the famous beauty and flavor of Italy’s Chianti wine region on this tour (group, 6 hours). Travel through the rolling hills and vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, stopping at two estate wineries to taste authentic Chianti wines and snack on regional specialties like bruschetta and cheese. Meet local winemakers and learn about traditional production methods.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5: PASTA COOKING EXPERIENCE WITH WINE
Step into the kitchen for a hands-on, chef-led pasta cooking experience (small group, 3 hours). Guided by an expert local chef, you’ll learn the time-honored art of hand-mixing dough to craft distinct pasta shapes, paired perfectly with traditional Italian sauces. Enjoy Tuscan wine and refreshing beverages as you cook, then sit down to savor your handcrafted creations during a relaxed lunch,
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🛏️ 3 NIGHTS IN ROME
DAY 6: FLORENCE – ROME, ROME CITY EVENING GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Hotel check out and take the morning high-speed train from Florence to Rome (standard class included).
Rome offers a vibrant atmosphere where ancient history seamlessly blends with a lively modern culture, inviting tourists to wander through its charming streets and soak in centuries of art, architecture, and delicious cuisine.
Join the evening guided walking tour (including hotel pick-up, group, 4 hours). Explore Rome as the evening cools and the daytime crowds fade away. Effortlessly navigate the winding cobblestone streets to discover highlights including Piazza Venezia, Trajan’s Column, Trevi Fountain, Church of Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, Pantheon, and hidden gems like Galleria Sciarra—all with an expert guide who brings the city’s secret history to life.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL TOUR
Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on a guided tour (including hotel pick-up, group tour, 4 hours, skip-the-line admission).
Discover centuries of papal art collections, including Renaissance masterpieces by Raphael, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo. Experience the historic and sacred ambiance in Vatican Museums including the Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of Maps and culminating in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE GUIDED TOUR
Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on a guided tour (including hotel pick-up, group, 4 hours).
Explore Rome’s monumental Colosseum, a testament to ancient Roman engineering. Visit Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, an open-air museum of Rome’s ancient political, commercial, and religious center. These sites offer an unparalleled journey through time, where Rome’s founding legends lived. Despite centuries of natural disasters and looting, the Colosseum and Roman Forum remain iconic symbols of Rome’s eternal attraction.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 3 NIGHTS IN NAPLES
DAY 9: ROME – NAPLES, NAPLES EVENING WALKING TOUR
Hotel check-out and take the morning train from Rome to Naples (standard class included).
Experience Naples as it comes alive at night on a 2-hour group guided walking tour (including hotel pick-up). Wander through softly lit piazzas and historic landmarks—including the medieval Castel Nuovo, the opulent Royal Theatre of Saint Charles, bustling Piazza del Plebiscito, and the grand Galleria Umberto I. Continue along vibrant Toledo Street into the historic heart of Spaccanapoli, concluding at the dramatic Piazza del Gesù Nuovo.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10: SORRENTO, POSITANO AND AMALFI TOUR WITH LUNCH
Day Trip to Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi (including hotel pick-up, 8 hours in the morning)
Tour the scenic coastline, admiring views with beautiful photography opportunities. First, visit picturesque Sorrento. Next, Positano for charming streets or beachside relaxation. Enjoy lunch at a beautiful seaside restaurant with panoramic Amalfi Coast views. Afterwards, continue on an Amalfi boat cruise to admire the coast’s heart. Visit St. Andrew’s Cathedral and don’t forget to enjoy a local gelato.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 11: POMPEII ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE AND VESUVIUS TOUR
Excursion to Pompeii Archaeological Site and Vesuvius with lunch (8 hours in the morning).
Ascend to an altitude of 3,200 feet during the tour to admire the sheer grandeur of Mount Vesuvius’s crater and take in breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples. After lunch, explore the ruins of Pompeii with a professional guide to discover the ancient city preserved by the infamous eruption. Step back in time, walk the stone pathways, and experience what daily life was like in antiquity.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 12: END OF TOUR
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Naples International Airport (NAP) for your flight home.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
- ‣Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.
- ‣The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
Optional Add-ons:
- ‣ Additional hotel nights are available at each city.
- ‣ Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrades available in the same hotel. Classic 3-star and deluxe 5-star hotels are available, please advise the budget.
11-Night Accommodation
Italy Tour Itinerary
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN VENICE
DAY 1: ARRIVE VENICE
Arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport and transfer to your hotel via water taxi. The rest of the day is free.
Glide through iconic canals on a gondola, savor world-class Venetian cuisine, and immerse yourself in centuries of rich art and culture. Venice offers a timeless and luxurious escape, crafted for unforgettable memories.
🍴 Meals: None
DAY 2: VENICE WALKING AND GONDOLA TOUR WITH ST MARK’S BASILICA, DOGE’S PALACE, MURANO AND BURANO
See Venice from every angle on this guided Venice walking and gondola tour (group, 10 hours) from St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, to Murano and Burano. Visit Piazza San Marco and view the St. Mark’s Campanile, followed by skip-the-line at St. Mark’s Basilica, famous for its golden mosaics. Enter the Doge’s Palace, once the center of Venetian power, then pass the New Prisons and Bridge of Sighs. Glide down the Grand Canal on a classic gondola ride before pausing for lunch (at your own cost). In the afternoon, transfer by boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making demonstrations.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 3 NIGHTS IN FLORENCE
DAY 3: VENICE – FLORENCE, FLORENCE EVENING WALKING TOUR
Hotel check out and take the morning high-speed train from Venice to Florence (standard class included).
Evening Florence walking tour (group, 2 hours in the evening). Discover Florence’s Roman origins and impressive history on a guided walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of Botticelli and Michelangelo, visiting landmarks including Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence Duomo Complex, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Uncover the lives of Dante and the Medici family, gaining a deeper appreciation for history, architecture, and iconic sites of Florence.
Florence, or Firenze to the locals, is where the awe-inspiring masterpieces of the Renaissance seamlessly blend with the intimate charm of its cobblestone streets, inviting tourists to immerse themselves in a vibrant tapestry of art, history, and Tuscan delights.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: GUIDED CHIANTI WINERIES GUIDED TOUR WITH WINE TASTING AND LUNCH
Experience the famous beauty and flavor of Italy’s Chianti wine region on this tour (group, 6 hours). Travel through the rolling hills and vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, stopping at two estate wineries to taste authentic Chianti wines and snack on regional specialties like bruschetta and cheese. Meet local winemakers and learn about traditional production methods.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5: PASTA COOKING EXPERIENCE WITH WINE
Step into the kitchen for a hands-on, chef-led pasta cooking experience (small group, 3 hours). Guided by an expert local chef, you’ll learn the time-honored art of hand-mixing dough to craft distinct pasta shapes, paired perfectly with traditional Italian sauces. Enjoy Tuscan wine and refreshing beverages as you cook, then sit down to savor your handcrafted creations during a relaxed lunch,
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🛏️ 3 NIGHTS IN ROME
DAY 6: FLORENCE – ROME, ROME CITY EVENING GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Hotel check out and take the morning high-speed train from Florence to Rome (standard class included).
Rome offers a vibrant atmosphere where ancient history seamlessly blends with a lively modern culture, inviting tourists to wander through its charming streets and soak in centuries of art, architecture, and delicious cuisine.
Join the evening guided walking tour (including hotel pick-up, group, 4 hours). Explore Rome as the evening cools and the daytime crowds fade away. Effortlessly navigate the winding cobblestone streets to discover highlights including Piazza Venezia, Trajan’s Column, Trevi Fountain, Church of Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, Pantheon, and hidden gems like Galleria Sciarra—all with an expert guide who brings the city’s secret history to life.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL TOUR
Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on a guided tour (including hotel pick-up, group tour, 4 hours, skip-the-line admission).
Discover centuries of papal art collections, including Renaissance masterpieces by Raphael, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo. Experience the historic and sacred ambiance in Vatican Museums including the Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of Maps and culminating in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE GUIDED TOUR
Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on a guided tour (including hotel pick-up, group, 4 hours).
Explore Rome’s monumental Colosseum, a testament to ancient Roman engineering. Visit Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, an open-air museum of Rome’s ancient political, commercial, and religious center. These sites offer an unparalleled journey through time, where Rome’s founding legends lived. Despite centuries of natural disasters and looting, the Colosseum and Roman Forum remain iconic symbols of Rome’s eternal attraction.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 3 NIGHTS IN NAPLES
DAY 9: ROME – NAPLES, NAPLES EVENING WALKING TOUR
Hotel check-out and take the morning train from Rome to Naples (standard class included).
Experience Naples as it comes alive at night on a 2-hour group guided walking tour (including hotel pick-up). Wander through softly lit piazzas and historic landmarks—including the medieval Castel Nuovo, the opulent Royal Theatre of Saint Charles, bustling Piazza del Plebiscito, and the grand Galleria Umberto I. Continue along vibrant Toledo Street into the historic heart of Spaccanapoli, concluding at the dramatic Piazza del Gesù Nuovo.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10: SORRENTO, POSITANO AND AMALFI TOUR WITH LUNCH
Day Trip to Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi (including hotel pick-up, 8 hours in the morning)
Tour the scenic coastline, admiring views with beautiful photography opportunities. First, visit picturesque Sorrento. Next, Positano for charming streets or beachside relaxation. Enjoy lunch at a beautiful seaside restaurant with panoramic Amalfi Coast views. Afterwards, continue on an Amalfi boat cruise to admire the coast’s heart. Visit St. Andrew’s Cathedral and don’t forget to enjoy a local gelato.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 11: POMPEII ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE AND VESUVIUS TOUR
Excursion to Pompeii Archaeological Site and Vesuvius with lunch (8 hours in the morning).
Ascend to an altitude of 3,200 feet during the tour to admire the sheer grandeur of Mount Vesuvius’s crater and take in breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples. After lunch, explore the ruins of Pompeii with a professional guide to discover the ancient city preserved by the infamous eruption. Step back in time, walk the stone pathways, and experience what daily life was like in antiquity.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 12: END OF TOUR
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Naples International Airport (NAP) for your flight home.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
- ‣Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.
- ‣The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
Optional Add-ons:
- ‣ Additional hotel nights are available at each city.
- ‣ Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrades available in the same hotel. Classic 3-star and deluxe 5-star hotels are available, please advise the budget.
Save Up to $600 | 10% Off Ends August 17
Fixed Date Departures
- ‣ 4-Star Hotels | Double Room (2 Persons)
- ‣ Price per person (Land Only)
- ‣ Wednesday – Sunday
| Departure Date | Price |
| 2027 | |
| Jan 6, 2027 | $3,830 (save $426) |
| Feb 3, 2027 | $3,596 (save $400) |
| Mar 3, 2027 | $3,857 (save $429) |
| Mar 31, 2027 | $4,464 (save $496) |
| May 5, 2027 | $5,252 (save $584) |
| Jun 2, 2027 | $4,946 (save $550) |
| Jun 30, 2027 | $4,136 (save $460) |
| Aug 4, 2027 | $3,803 (save $423) |
| Sep 1, 2027 | $4,896 (save $544) |
| Oct 6, 2027 | $5,553 (save $617) |
| Nov 3, 2027 | $4,509 (save $501) |
| Dec 1, 2027 | $4,203 (save $467) |
- ‣ Save more: Enjoy an exclusive discount when you pay in full at the time of booking.
- ‣ Custom rooms & upgrades: Please inquire for single or triple room rates, as well as 3-star or 5-star hotel options.
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Hotels
We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.| Destination |
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| Venice |
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| Florence |
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| Rome |
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| Naples |
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- * Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- * Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrade available in the same hotel.
Accommodation Classification
- CLASSIC ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- DELUXE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Hotel Check-in and Check-out
Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on
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Save Up to $600 | 10% Off Ends August 17
Fixed Date Departures
- ‣ 4-Star Hotels | Double Room (2 Persons)
- ‣ Price per person (Land Only)
- ‣ Wednesday – Sunday
| Departure Date | Price |
| 2027 | |
| Jan 6, 2027 | $3,830 (save $426) |
| Feb 3, 2027 | $3,596 (save $400) |
| Mar 3, 2027 | $3,857 (save $429) |
| Mar 31, 2027 | $4,464 (save $496) |
| May 5, 2027 | $5,252 (save $584) |
| Jun 2, 2027 | $4,946 (save $550) |
| Jun 30, 2027 | $4,136 (save $460) |
| Aug 4, 2027 | $3,803 (save $423) |
| Sep 1, 2027 | $4,896 (save $544) |
| Oct 6, 2027 | $5,553 (save $617) |
| Nov 3, 2027 | $4,509 (save $501) |
| Dec 1, 2027 | $4,203 (save $467) |
- ‣ Save more: Enjoy an exclusive discount when you pay in full at the time of booking.
- ‣ Custom rooms & upgrades: Please inquire for single or triple room rates, as well as 3-star or 5-star hotel options.
Tour Price Details
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Special rates for single travelers or larger groups are available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ If the hotels mentioned are unavailable then similar properties will be substituted. You will be advised of any changes to the price.
- ‣ This tour operates with a minimum of 2 guests. Excursion group size varies from 12 - 50 people.
Flight Add-On
- ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
- ‣ The nearest arrival airport is Venice – Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
- ‣ The nearest departure airport is Naples – Naples International Airport (NAP)
- ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.
Inclusions
- ‣ Private Airport Transfers
- ‣ High-Speed Train Venice – Florence – Rome - Naples (Standard Class)
- ‣ 11 nights in hand-picked city-center Hotels
- ‣ 11 breakfasts & 4 Lunches
- ‣ English-speaking Local Guide
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
Exclusions
- ‣ Airfare
- ‣ For all group excursions unless otherwise specified: Travelers must join at a designated meetup point, which will be advised upon confirmation. An optional add-on for local transfer from the hotel to the meetup point is available during booking.
- ‣ Tourism Tax per room per night paid directly to the hotels (for example between 3-4 Euros)
- ‣ Travel Insurance
- ‣ Medical Expenses
- ‣ Visa Fee (if applicable. Free visa-on-arrival for American & Canadian)
- ‣ Gratuity
- ‣ Personal Expenses
Optional Add-Ons
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
- ‣ Additional hotel nights are available at each city, please advise the budget.
- ‣ Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrades available in the same hotel. Classic 3-star and deluxe 5-star hotels are available, please advise the budget.
- ‣ Note: Add-Ons must be booked with your tour reservation
Deposit
- ‣ A deposit of 30% of the tour price is due within 3 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 70 days prior to the departure date.
- ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking. Airfare and flight schedule shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking. All airfares are subject to change until paid in full at time of ticketing..
- ‣ Credit card fee for non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
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Suggested Gratuity
- ‣ Local Guide: US $7 per person per day of sightseeing. US $4 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Driver: US $5 per person per day of sightseeing. US $3 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollars. You can tip the guides and drivers when they finish their assignment with you e.g. end of day, end of city stay, on departure, etc.
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