Day 1
Arrival in Rome and transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Afternoon: Meet your guide to visit the city’s main historical monuments. Enjoy a private guided tour for 3 hours at the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, exploring their historical context, architecture, and religious and cultural significance in ancient Rome. Details: The Colosseum, a symbolic amphitheater of the Roman Empire, stands out for its engineering and public events; the Roman Forum, the political and religious center, features ruins that narrate the story of Rome. Duration of the tour: 3 hours. Accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Rome.
Day 2
Free morning. OPTIONAL: Guided visit to the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome’s cathedral, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Basilica of St. Peter, and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access. Context: The Basilica, a Renaissance masterpiece, houses the tomb of St. Peter and works by Michelangelo; the Vatican Museums contain artistic collections and the Sistine Chapel, icons of sacred art.
Night: Optional dinner at a typical restaurant [OPTIONAL]. Accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Rome.
Day 3
Free day. Accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Rome.
Day 4
Morning: 8:30 AM: Departure from Rome with a private chauffeured car to Roma Termini station. 6:30 AM: Departure by high-speed train from Roma Termini to Florence (duration: 1.5 hours). Arrival in Florence and transfer by private chauffeured car to accommodation in a 4-star hotel.
Afternoon: Private guided tour for 3 hours to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, an icon of Italian Gothic, with the impressive dome by Brunelleschi, symbolizing architectural innovation and spirituality. Later: Guided tour of 3 hours at the Accademia Gallery to admire Michelangelo’s David and other Renaissance sculptures.
Night: Dinner at a typical restaurant [OPTIONAL]. Accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Florence.
Day 5
Morning: Free day for excursions to Pisa, or Siena, San Gimignano, and the Chianti area. Optional dinner at a typical restaurant [OPTIONAL]. Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Florence.
Day 6
Morning: 9:00 AM: Departure by high-speed train from Florence to Venice (approx. 3 hours). Arrival and transfer by water taxi from Venice Santa Lucia station to accommodation at a 4-star hotel.
Afternoon: Private guided tour for 3 hours to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Context: The Doge’s Palace is a symbol of Venetian political power, with Gothic architecture and Renaissance art; the basilica stands out for its Byzantine mosaics and religious importance.
Night: Dinner at a typical restaurant [OPTIONAL].
Day 7
Morning: Free time to explore and shop. End of our services. Arrivederci!
