A journey through the glorious past of Italy. Enjoy art, history, architecture, along with traditional delicacies in some of the most beautiful and important cities of Italy.
TRIP OVERVIEW
- Learn about the glorious past of Venice, Florence, and Rome.
- Visit some of the most important Renaissance masterpieces.
- Taste traditional dishes and regional wines.
- Visit some of the best-preserved medieval towns across the country.
- Visit the Tuscan countryside and a local winery with enchanting views over its vineyards.
- Enjoy a visit to Rome’s most symbolic site - The Colosseum.
- Learn about the Vatican’s secrets along with a local expert.
- Learn how to cook some of the most famous Roman pasta dishes.
DAY 1 | WELCOME TO VENICE
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Arrive in Venice and private transfer to your hotel on a water taxi.
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DAY 2 | EXPLORE VENICE AND TAKE A GONDOLA RIDE
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Start your Venice exploration in St. Mark's Square or Piazza San Marco, two of Italy's most well-known piazzas. You'll like seeing St. Mark's Basilica, also referred to as the "Church of Gold." Find out everything there is to know about the basilica's significance, the time it was erected, and the amazing historical events it saw.
After viewing St. Mark's Basilica, continue on your tour to the famous Rialto Bridge by following your local guide through the alleyways along Venice's canals. Before entering one of Venice's top areas, the Rialto District, learn the history behind the beautiful and ancient bridge. It's vital to visit Venice's most well-known landmarks, but it's also crucial to avoid the throng and explore Venice off the main path. Our guides know how to negotiate the tiny back streets for a unique experience that most tourists don't receive, therefore they avoid well-traveled paths. Taking a gondola is one thing you absolutely must do in the enchanted city of Venice. We included one on this tour, of course. At this point, your tour guide will hand you over to a reliable gondolier for a quick, picturesque trip down Venice's Grand Canal and other undiscovered canals. |
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DAY 3 | TRADITIONAL VENICE FOOD TOUR
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Together with a culinary host, sate your appetite for regional cuisine and culture with highlights along the journey. On a delightful food tour in Venice, indulge in some mouthwatering and traditional samples that span from sweet to savory as well as drinks.
During this mouthwatering culinary tour in Venice, fall in love with the delectable Italian cuisine! Enjoy food and drink sampling that have been specially chosen for you by your local culinary host. You're in for a treat, so pack your appetite. From tasty must-trys like gelato to distinctive delicacies emblematic of the city, like spritz, you're in for a treat. |
DAY 4 | FLORENCE AND MICHELANGELO’S DAVID
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Discover the Renaissance's greatest works of art where it all began. With the help of a local art expert, you may take this tour to see Florence's two most well-known museums, the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery. Visit some of the most famous works of art in the world, including Michelangelo's David and Botticelli's Birth of Venus. You will also witness artwork by Titian, Leonardo da Vinci, and other artists. This tour is intended for serious art enthusiasts and fans of Florence.
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DAY 5 | EXPLORE SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO - VISIT A WINERY IN THE TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE
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Prepare for a day of exploring as soon as you awaken in Florence! Your private driver will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel and drive you out of the city and into Tuscany's verdant hills.
You will stop in Siena initially. Your driver will offer you ample time to visit each location in Siena. Every structure and location in this small but thriving town reveals tales of bygone periods. Reboard your private vehicle and travel to San Gimignano, a stunning medieval hill village in the province of Siena and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The "Town of Towers," San Gimignano, is well known for its exceptional and distinctive architecture. In order to give you the greatest experience possible, your driver will discuss all the top locations for self-guided exploration. It's time for a pleasant wine-tasting experience in the Tuscan countryside after your tour of San Gimignano. The magnificence of the vineyard's setting will wow you. |
DAY 6 | ROME - THE ETERNAL CITY
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Enter the stirring ruins of the Roman Forum on a private ancient Rome tour, and as you stroll through the ruins of these towering old structures, you'll hear the history of the area sprinkled with anecdotes about Roman society's structure, its beliefs, and its social and political life. Learn how the Romans expanded their empire and maintained control over such a huge area.
You will also spend time at Palantine Hill throughout the tour, where you can get a spectacular perspective of ancient Rome. The Imperial Palace, Circus Maximus, and other significant ancient Roman landmarks will be discussed from this advantageous vantage point by your professional tour guide, and as you look down on the Ancient Forum, you'll get a clear picture of its original layout. A visit to the massive Colosseum, where you can relive ancient Rome, will be the highlight of your trip! Enjoy a full tour of the Colosseum where you can discover more about the furious games that were held there, its inner workings, special effects, and showmanship, the Colosseum's function in Roman society, and what it meant for a Roman to attend these games. |
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DAY 7 | THE VATICAN
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Take a guided tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican City Museums. Over 2000 years of history are contained under one roof at the Vatican, which also houses some of the most significant Renaissance artworks in the whole world. The Pio Clementio Museum, along with the Galleries of the Candelabra, Tapestries, and Geographical Maps, will be among the highlights of your trip to the Vatican.
Before entering the stunning Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, go through the museums to the Raphael Rooms where you may enjoy the frescoes. One of the biggest and most well-known frescoes in history can be found in the Sistine Chapel. There are numerous stories throughout Michelangelo's masterwork that will leave you speechless. Your tour guide will reveal hidden information and unseen tales as you go along to help you understand the fascination of Renaissance art. Without taking in Michelangelo's tragic Pietà statue in St. Peter's Basilica, a representation of the Virgin Mary holding her dying child in her arms, a visit to the Vatican is not complete. |
DAY 8 | FOOD TOUR OF ROME
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On this delightful culinary tour in Rome, fall in love with the savory Roman cuisine! Enjoy food and drink sampling that have been specially chosen for you by your local culinary host. Bring your hunger because you're in for a treat. From delectable must-trys like buffalo mozzarella to distinctive delicacies specific to the city, like gelato, you're in for a treat.
Beyond the food you'll taste, this Rome culinary tour immerses you in the city's culture. You will learn about the city and its features as you savor genuine local fare that includes savory, sweet, and drinks. What could be better than stopping to admire the Sisto Bridge at Piazza Trilussa, Farnese Palace, and the S. Maria in Trastevere cathedral while hopping from one gastronomic hot spot to another and learning about their local significance from your host? |
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DAY 9 | THE ROMAN PASTA - COOKING CLASS
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Pasta dishes like Carbonara, Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, and Gricia are legendary in the so-called "Cucina Romana," the traditional cuisine of Rome. You'll learn how to make a delicious sauce with some fun homemade pasta by the end of this lesson using a terrific combination of regional products and toppings, such pecorino, pork, and eggs!
We'll show you how to master Roman pasta dishes, especially how to create fresh pasta from scratch, including tagliolini, gnocchi, ravioli, and fettuccini. These pasta varieties were perfected by our chef over a period of years in some of Rome's most renowned trattorias. He now wants to demonstrate to you how to make them at home using the greatest Roman recipes. |
DAY 10 | DEPART ROME
Private transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
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Via dei Mille 13, 22100 Como, Italy
+39 351 339 9365 | info@italybespoketours.com
Business VAT Registration: 04005400132 | Nobis Assicurazioni Spa n. 202505812 | REA MB-2648694
