Treasures of Italy trip

Arrive in enchanting Venice and meet your private driver at the airport for a seamless transfer to your hotel and personalized check-in. Your local host will tailor recommendations and can arrange unique experiences.

The rest of the day is yours to explore winding canals, hidden squares, and lively bacari, or relax with coffee by the Grand Canal.

Today, your private guide will lead you to St. Mark's Basilica to admire the Pala D'Oro altar and the Treasury displaying treasures from the 1204 Constantinople raid. Proceed to the Loggia dei Cavalli for sweeping views of St. Mark's Square, then discover the Doge's Palace and cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs with engaging, personalized commentary.

Conclude with a relaxing one-hour boat ride along Venice's major canals, experiencing the city from the water and tailored moments that turn sightseeing into pure entertainment.

After breakfast, meet at the Serenissima Motoscafi kiosk near Hotel Danieli and board a private motor launch for a half-day tour of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Watch master glassblowers in Murano, wander Burano’s colorful streets and lace shops, and explore the quiet charm of Torcello, the lagoon’s oldest settlement.

The island tour lasts around four hours. Return to Venice to check out, then take a two-hour train to Florence, where a private driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The evening is yours to enjoy the city at your own pace.

After a hearty Italian breakfast, your private guide takes you through Florence’s highlights. See the Duomo and its bell tower, the Baptistery of St John, Piazza della Repubblica, Strozzi Palace, and the elegant Via Tornabuoni.

Step inside a private chapel to view late 15th-century frescoes. Cross Santa Trinita Bridge into the Oltrarno district. Visit Santo Spirito, home to an early work by Michelangelo, then continue to Pitti Palace and the iconic Ponte Vecchio.

Travel to Pisa to see the iconic Leaning Tower, snap some photos, and climb the spiral staircase with a local guide for panoramic views. Continue to Lucca, a charming town where you can walk or cycle along its intact Renaissance walls.

Explore cobbled streets, browse artisan shops, and sample local flavors. Return to Florence for a free evening with a personalized dinner recommendation.

After breakfast, transfer to the train station for your journey to Rome and check in at a centrally located hotel. Then join a local guide for a lively tour of the Eternal City, visiting the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and the Fountain of the Four Rivers.

Admire works by Bernini and Borromini before enjoying the afternoon and evening at leisure to explore Rome at your own pace.

Today, your guide leads a tailor-made tour of the Vatican, including the Apostolic Palace and the private apartments of Pope Julius II, decorated with Raphael’s frescoes.

Spend time in the Sistine Chapel, taking in Michelangelo’s masterpieces and the story behind his tense relationship with Julius II. Continue to St. Peter’s Basilica to see Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s grand Papal Canopy, a gift from the Barberini family. Pause in St. Peter’s Square to admire the Dome and Bernini’s sweeping colonnades.

Return to your hotel and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.

Enjoy a free day in Rome at your own pace. Explore iconic landmarks, wander through hidden neighborhoods, or shop for artisanal souvenirs and local design.

If you'd like something more curated, we can arrange private cooking classes, VIP museum access, guided food and film walks, or even a local cinema night.

After breakfast, your private driver will meet you in the hotel lobby for your transfer to the airport. Depart with lasting memories from your Italy travel.