Renaissance Italy with Milan by Private Car | Partially Guided Tour | 11 Days

Day 1                    ROME

Upon arrival at Rome airport, private transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring Rome’s iconic sights. Followed by dinner in the vibrant Trastevere neighbourhood, with transportation and reservations taken care of for you. Overnight in Rome. (D)

Day 2                     ROME

Breakfast at, you’ll be picked up for a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, home to masterpieces by artists like Michelangelo and Raphael. In the afternoon, explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, learning about ancient Rome’s history, followed by free time to enjoy the city. Overnight in Rome. (B)

Day 3                     ROME – FLORENCE

After breakfast at your hotel, your chauffeur will drive you through the scenic roads of Lazio and Tuscany in a luxury car to Florence, with a special stop at your choice of Orvieto, Montepulciano, or Civita di Bagnoregio, which you can select during the reservation process or upon arrival in Rome. Upon reaching Florence, you’ll check in and enjoy some free time before meeting your expert guide for an afternoon exploring the city’s stunning architecture, including the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Palazzo Vecchio. The tour also includes a visit to the renowned Galleria dell’ Accademia di Firenze, home to Michelangelo’s iconic David. Overnight in Florence. (B)

Day 4                    FLORENCE

After breakfast, depart for the picturesque Chianti region, where rolling vineyards, medieval hamlets, and historic castles await. Arrive at Poggio al Sole, where you’ll take a guided tour of the cellars, followed by a wine tasting of exceptional vintages paired with a delicious lunch featuring locally sourced Tuscan specialties. Learn about the winery’s history and organic winemaking process before returning to Florence for the afternoon. Overnight in Florence. (B)

Day 5                   FLORENCE  

After breakfast, enjoy a free day to explore Florence at your own pace. Overnight in Florence. (B)

Day 6                     FLORENCE – VENICE

After breakfast, meet your driver and depart for Venice, with a stop along the way at your choice of Bologna, Ferrara, or Padova, which you can select during the reservation process or up to a day before. In the afternoon, enjoy a magical gondola ride through the city’s canals, admiring Venice’s stunning palaces, churches, and bridges, followed by an exclusive Bacaro Tour to savour local wines and Venetian cicchetti in hidden wine bars. The evening is yours to explore at leisure. Overnight in Venice. (B)

Day 7                     VENICE

After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour with Skip-the-Line access to St. Mark’s Basilica, followed by visits to iconic landmarks like the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Spend the rest of the day exploring Venice at your leisure before returning to your hotel for the night. Overnight in Vence. (B)

Day 8                     VENICE

After breakfast, day at leisure to explore Venice at your own pace. (B)

Day 9                     VENICE – MILAN

After breakfast, transfer to Piazzale Roma to meet your driver for a private transfer to Milan. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy free time. Overnight in Milan. (B)

Day 10                     MILAN

After breakfast, meet your private English-speaking guide for a walking tour of Milan. Explore iconic landmarks such as the Duomo, Sforza Castle, Colonne di San Lorenzo, and the renowned La Scala Opera House. Stroll through the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a historic shopping arcade connecting the Cathedral to La Scala. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure before an overnight stay. (B)

Day 11                    MILAN

After breakfast, departure transfer to either Milan Malpensa or Linate airport. End of services. (B)

Accommodation (or similar):

ROME: NH Collection Roma Centro

FLORENCE: NH Firenze

VENICE: NH Hotel Avani Rio or Novo Venice

MILAN: NH Touring or NH Machiavelli

Includes:

• Private transfer from Fiumicino airport to your hotel in Rome.
• 9 nights’ accommodation
• Breakfast daily
• Private car or minivan. Transfer from Rome to Florence and Florence to Venice. Stop 2 hours during the transfer.
• Rome tours with transport and professional local guide (guided visit inside):
  • Private Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica*
  • Private Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
• Private transfer from the hotel to the restaurant in Trastevere area
• Dinner in Trastevere
• Private Florence tour: Walking tour & Galleria dell’ Accademia (with professional local guide, entrance tickets with no line).
• Private half-day excursion in Chianti with wine tasting & lunch at a local winery (tour leader included)
• Venice: private walking tour and skip-the-line tickets to access St. Mark’s Basilica
• Private gondola ride
• Private Bacaro experience
• Private transfer from Venice to Milan
• Private transfers to and from the hotel to the train station in Venice and Milan
• Private half day (3hrs) English speaking guide (walking tour)
• Private transfer from hotel to either Malpensa or Linate airport

Things to Note:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
• Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
• A government tourist tax may need to be paid locally upon arrival at your hotels.
• Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas within the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. These circumstances are beyond our control.
• Sequence of tours may vary depending on departure date.