Classic Italy – Most Admired Gems

Arrive on your international flight into this vibrant and historical city. You are greeted at the airport and escorted to your luxurious accommodation for the next two nights. The evening can be enjoyed at your leisure.

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Rome wasn’t built in a day. Skip the lines and step back in time, accompanied by an expert guide. Plunge into the glories of the Eternal City and, layer by layer, discover how centuries of history forged what was once the Caput Mundi. Your visit begins as you access the Coliseum, Rome’s most stunning landmark and one of Ancient Rome’s most vital social centers. At the Colosseum you will also descend to the belly of the most famous and visited ancient monument in the World. You will climb the Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome where Romulus and Remus are said to have been raised by the she-wolf. From here enjoy a breathtaking view of the Forum and Nero’s Circus Maximus where chariots once raced round the track. The tour will end with a stroll along the Via Sacra which is the main route through the Roman Forum - the social, commercial and political heart of the ancient city.

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Join your private English-speaking guide and head to the Vatican for this special early morning tour of the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica! Enter the Vatican Museums before normal opening hours and, with a very limited number of visitors, discover the seemingly endless expanse of the Vatican Museums’ magnificent collection of frescoes, statues and masterpieces. Then visit the glorious Sistine Chapel, crowning your journey in the splendors of St. Peter’s Basilica, filled with renowned works of art that include the supreme masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, Michelangelo’s Pietà.

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In this tempting tour, taste your way through the city of cuisine! Begin at the famous farmers’ market at Campo dei Fiori, where the colorful and vibrant display of just-picked produce and delicacies only whets your appetite for the wonderful flavors to come. Sample the delicious beers at a celebrated brewery, savor the authentic Roman cuisine of Alessandro Roscioli’s friendly kitchen and take to the streets for the delights of Italian coffee and the most heavenly gelato in town. Leave room for a great pizza in the old Jewish Ghetto at the end! This evening take your place in the passenger seat of the world’s most famous scooter for a wonderful tour of Rome! Travel on the back of a vintage Vespa, driven by one of our expert drivers, and whiz through the narrow alleyways and the gorgeous squares. As an ancient Roman proverb says, “Only on a Vespa does Rome appear in all of its ancient majesty!” A truly magical way to bid ciao to Rome on your last evening.

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Depart Rome by first class train for Florence, the city known as the Jewel of the Renaissance. After settling into your elegant accommodations, embark on a wonderful sunset cruise down the Arno, accompanied by your private guide. As you glide along in the inexpressibly poetic atmosphere of the city, admire the lungarno (the avenues along the river), the palaces of the prominent families, the Church of Santi Apostoli, called the “limbo church”, the Romanesque church of San Jacopo Sopr’Arno, and the Uffizi Galleries, all touched by gold in the deepening glow of the setting sun. Navigating beneath the fabled Ponte Vecchio and the Ponte Santa Trinita, experience the unforgettable beauty of the city that has inspired poets and artists throughout the ages while sitting comfortably in your boat sipping a refreshing glass of prosecco.

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In this fascinating tour, your English-speaking guide navigates you past the long lines directly to the legendary highlights of Florence! Among other treasures, discover Michelangelo’s celebrated statue of David, the magnificent Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, and the hauntingly beautiful Basilica of Santa Croce, where both Michelangelo and Galileo are entombed.

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In this full-day adventure, discover two of Tuscany’s most beautiful cities: Siena and San Gimignano! Begin in Siena, with a walking tour of this fabled medieval city, admiring its exquisite sites, including the remarkable shell-shaped Piazza del Campo—home of the famous Palio horse race—and the splendid Gothic-Romanesque Duomo replete with masterpieces of painting and sculpture. Then, head to the lovely medieval hill-town of San Gimignano for a traditional and relaxing lunch before heading to a local winery for a tasting. On your own, explore this unforgettable walled town, with its perfectly preserved towers and buildings, and its breath-taking views, ending with what has been called “the best gelato in the world.” From there, ride in comfort through the stunning vineyards back to your hotel.

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Today, transfer to Venice after checking out of your rooms. Your driver meets you at the hotel to bring you to the Florence train station where you will board your first class train for Venice. Upon arrival, your private transfer by car and boat awaits to deliver you to your lovely accommodation. This evening with a local guide, enjoy the Venetian local custom of tasting wine and cicchetti (small bites) throughout the alleyways of the floating city.

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Today your adventure begins by boat! Escape the crowded maze of alleys to discover the main street of Venice, the Grand Canal, where sumptuous palaces and churches have stood for centuries. Relax in a luxurious motor-launch and adore the beauty and uniqueness of a city built on water while listening to the commentary of your expert guide. The tour continues by cruising the secret canals of the city where hidden unexpected views are waiting for you.

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Today you are transferred by private boat and sedan to the airport for your onward flight.