• Vatican Museums and Sistin Chapel
• The open-air museum city of Florence
• San Gimignano and Tuscany hilltops villages
• Cruise to the Lagoon islands

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN ROME – Your Journey of a Lifetime Begins!

Upon arrival at Rome airport, meet your private driver and then transfer to your hotel accommodation. After check-in, you can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Alternatively, in the afternoon, you may join a food tour and stroll through Rome’s enchanting squares and neighborhoods while tasting at some of the city’s best shops, restaurants, and markets. Additionally, you will discover the secrets of the world-renowned Italian cuisine. Overnight stay.

DAY 2: ROME – ESSENCE OF THE ETERNAL CITY

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you will enjoy a full day of touring to discover the Eternal city in all its glory. First, start with a visit to the ancient monuments of Rome that will take you from the birth of Rome at the Palatine Hill to the beginnings of democracy at the Roman Forum and to life and death at the mighty Colosseum. Afterward, lunch on your own. Continue with an afternoon tour and visit some of Rome’s famous squares, fountains, and monuments celebrated in many movies. For example, the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain are just some of the sights you will see on this walking tour.

You will then finish your day with a traditional Italian “aperitivo.” Dinner at leisure. Overnight stay.

DAY 3: MICHELANGELO’S MASTERPIECE & HOLY SEE

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you will visit one of the top-rated museums in Rome: The Vatican museum, which houses the world’s greatest art collections. Subsequently, your guide will lead you inside the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St Peter’s Basilica, where you will admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Following this, the afternoon and evening are at leisure. Overnight stay.

DAY 4: FLORENCE – UFFIZI GALLERY TREASURES – Journey of a Lifetime

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by high-speed train to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Once in Florence, transfer on your own to the hotel and check-in. In the afternoon, take a tour of the Uffizi museums, where you can admire the masterpieces of Florence’s finest Renaissance artists such as Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, and Masaccio. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.

DAY 5: THE CRADLE OF RENAISSANCE

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, another must-see museum of Florence is on the program: The Accademia museum, which houses Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the David. Furthermore, you will also be able to admire The Prisoners and St. Matthew, another impressive work of art by Michelangelo. Following this, the afternoon and evening are at leisure. Overnight stay.

DAY 6: TUSCAN ESCAPADE – SIENA & SAN GIMIGNANO

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, join a full-day excursion that will take you to Siena and San Gimignano. The first stop will be in Siena, famous for its Palio that takes place every year on Piazza del Campo. Subsequently, stroll around the historical center and admire the Townhall and also the Romanesque/Gothic Cathedral. Then, free time for lunch (not included). Continue to San Gimignano, the UNESCO World Heritage site also known as the “Manhattan of Tuscany.” After the guided visit, you will have free time for personal discovery.

Return to Florence and on the way, catch a glimpse of the old medieval village of Monteriggioni, surrounded by its perfectly preserved famous walls. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.

DAY 7: PISA – WORLD FAMOUS LEANING TOWER – Journey of a Lifetime

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure to go on a shopping spree in one of the many small shops and also boutiques of the historical center. In the afternoon, join a tour to Pisa, and admire the famous Piazza Dei Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, one of the most instantly recognizable structures on earth.

You can also reach Piazza Dei Cavalieri, where you can admire the historical Scuola Normale, one of the most famous and oldest universities in the world. Afterward, return to your hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 8: CHIANTI DISCOVERY

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, join a half-day excursion to the Chianti region. A journey through the Chianti countryside, one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany famous to the world for its wine and unforgettable landscapes. It’s a lifetime experience! You will visit two historic wineries of the Chianti Region where you will taste excellent wines, extra-virgin olive oil, and local delicacies. Afterward, return to your hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 9: VENICE – THE CITY OF CANALS

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by high-speed train to Venice. Upon arrival, firstly take a private transfer from the train station to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel and then enjoy a free afternoon to explore Venice. Overnight stay.

DAY 10: MARVELS OF ST MARK’S AND DOGE’S PALACE – Journey of a Lifetime

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, join the Classic Venice tour and be ready to be amazed by the treasures of this romantic city. First, explore St. Mark’s Square and St. Mark’s Basilica, built over several centuries, resulting in a blend of Byzantine, Roman, and Venetian architecture. Admire the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs, and additionally, The Doge’s Palace.

Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, indulge in a 30-minute Gondola ride along the romantic canals. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.

DAY 11: LAGOON ISLANDS DISCOVERY

Breakfast at the hotel. Firstly, enjoy a full excursion of the lagoon islands: Murano, world-renowned for its glassware and factories; the Island of Burano, famous for its lacemaking and brightly colored fishermen’s cottages; and also Torcello, the first settlement in the lagoon. Following the tour, return to Venice. Optional: In the evening, enjoy a classical opera in the incredible setting of Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto. Overnight stay.

DAY 12: MILAN – THE CAPITAL OF FASHION

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by high-speed train to Milan, the capital of fashion. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, join a tour around the famous Navigli (canals) where you will stop at one of the city’s classiest wine bars and also enjoy some wine and a selection of local specialties. Finally, the evening will then end in true Italian style. Overnight stay.

DAY 13: LAST SUPPER AND MILAN HISTORICAL CENTER – Journey of a Lifetime

Breakfast at the hotel. Firstly, start the day with a morning visit to the Capital of Fashion. Your guide will lead you on a discovery journey to the most famous sites Milan is known for. The first stop will be at the marvelous church of Santa Maria Delle Grazie, to admire the world’s most celebrated painting by one of the world’s greatest geniuses ever: Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” Following the visit, continue to the historical center of Milan to the magnificent Gothic cathedral on Piazza Duomo.

Next, stroll around and walk through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, the world’s oldest shopping mall that hosts the world’s only certified 7-star hotel: Town House Galleria. Finally, you will admire the famous Opera House, and additionally, La Scala. Following this, the afternoon is at leisure. Overnight stay.

DAY 14: DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel. Finally, private transfer to the airport and departure. Arrivederci!

NOTE: This journey of a lifetime is subject to change based on the availability of the services/tours/activities listed at the time of your traveling.

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