Just the mention of Italy conjures up mental pictures of delicious pasta, fine wine, and breathtaking scenery. It was the birthplace of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance- a country so rich in history, art, exquisite food, and romance that it's no surprise it's one of the world's most popular holiday destinations. Experience Italy with this luxury 8-day itinerary for the best experience of your life.
Tour Highlights
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Explore the Sistine Chapel, whose magnificent frescoed ceiling is Michelangelo's most famous work. After visiting St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter square, your tour guide will take you out to supper before bringing you back to your hotel.
After breakfast, you will board a private car and see Assissi's spectacular landmarks, including St Francis Basilica, Santa Maria Degli Angeli, San Rufino Cathedral, and Santa Chiara. You'll have an Italian meal before traveling to Florence and spending the night in a magnificent hotel.
Spend a day in Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Explore the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and its spectacular Campanile, the Piazza Della Signoria, the Old Bridge, and the Duomo, a famous cathedral designed by Brunelleschi in 1296. You will return to the hotel for dinner and a good night's rest.
You will visit the Piazza Maggiore, a sprawling plaza with arched colonnades. You will also go around the City Hall, the Fountain of Neptune, and the hugely famous Basilica di San Petronio. The city has two medieval towers known as Asinelli and Garisenda. After lunch, you will be traveling to Venice where you will spend the night and enjoy the nightlife.
Your private water taxi will transport you to Venice, where you will enjoy a walking tour of St. Mark's Basilica with your guide. The tour will also include stops at the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, as well as shopping in Venice's marketplaces and shops. After lunch, you will cruise the romantic canals on the Gondola, and ride a Vaporetto to cafes and eateries. Visit St. Mark's square for enjoying the panoramic view of the city.
You will return to the Venice hotel for dinner.
Your guide will take you to the beautiful landscapes of Tuscany. You will pass through the Val di Chiana to reach Montepulciano. It is a town well noted for its fine red wine, so you will have a fun time wine tasting. Spend some time strolling around the scenic streets, shopping, and visiting the little stores.
After a short stoppage, you will reach Montepulciano to see the Museo Civico, housed in the 14th-century Palazzo Neri Orselli, dedicated to archaeological artifacts, medieval and Renaissance paintings, and sculptures. You will head back to the hotel in Tuscany for dinner.
Its time to say addio to Italy. Meet your private guide who awaits you in the lobby to drop you at the airport.