Tours → Italy
11 Days / 10 Nights · Private · Max 30 Guests
From the Colosseum to the canals — Italy's greatest stories, privately told.
Italian Highlights
From $5,299 per person
★★★★★ 4.9 · 272 Reviews on TripAdvisor
At a Glance
An 11-day all-inclusive private tour through Rome, Florence, and Venice — featuring the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, Villa d'Este's 500 fountains, Michelangelo's David, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, medieval Siena, and a gondola ride on the Grand Canal.
The classic Italian grand tour, from Rome's ancient grandeur through the Renaissance heart of Florence to the canals of Venice. Every day brings iconic experiences paired with hidden treasures that only a local guide can reveal.
Rome sets the tone: St. Peter's Square and Basilica with its 120-meter dome, the Colosseum, an evening stroll to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, and a trattoria dinner in the city's atmospheric lanes. Day trips reveal Villa d'Este with over 500 fountains, lunch in Frascati — the Roman Versailles — and Castel Gandolfo Papal Palace. Perugia and Assisi's Basilica with a Franciscan monk provide spiritual depth.
Florence is the Renaissance heart: Michelangelo's David, Brunelleschi's Duomo, Giotto's bell tower, Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, and Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views, followed by a Tuscan garden dinner. A day radiating outward brings Pisa's leaning tower, Siena's medieval center with its Gothic buildings, and the walled medieval town of San Gimignano with its 14 surviving towers from an original 72.
Venice unfolds over three glorious final days: Verona's Arena and Juliet's balcony as an appetizer, then St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and a gondola ride on the Grand Canal. The lagoon islands of Murano (glassblowing since 1291), Burano (the fisherman's island), and Torcello (ancient basilica) provide a serene finale before departure from Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Highlights
✦St. Peter's Basilica with 120-meter dome
✦Colosseum and ancient Rome
✦Villa d'Este — over 500 fountains
✦Michelangelo's David and Florence's Duomo
✦Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio
✦Pisa's Leaning Tower
✦Medieval Siena and San Gimignano's towers
✦Gondola ride on Venice's Grand Canal
✦St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
✦Murano glassblowing, Burano, and Torcello islands
✦Verona — Juliet's balcony and Roman Arena
✦Castel Gandolfo Papal Palace and Assisi's Basilica
Your Journey
Italy doesn't need an introduction, but it deserves a proper one. This journey connects Rome's ancient grandeur with Florence's Renaissance genius and Venice's impossible beauty — not as a checklist, but as a narrative. Each city builds on the last, and your private guide ensures you see what crowds miss.
Day 1 · Departure
Day 2
Rome — St. Peter's & Colosseum
The Vatican demands a morning of undivided attention. The Sistine Chapel ceiling, St. Peter's Basilica — experiencing them without the usual rush transforms understanding into awe. The afternoon is yours to wander.
Rome
Hotel in Rome
Breakfast, Dinner
✦St. Peter's Basilica
✦Colosseum Visit
✦Spanish Steps Evening Walk
Day 3
Tivoli, Frascati & Castel Gandolfo
The drive north to Florence passes through Tuscan landscapes that have inspired artists for centuries. Arrival in the Renaissance capital feels like stepping into a different chapter of the Italian story.
Tivoli / Frascati
Hotel in Rome
Breakfast, Lunch
~45min each way
✦Villa d'Este — 500 Fountains
✦Frascati Lunch
✦Castel Gandolfo Papal Palace
Day 4
Perugia, Assisi & Florence
Florence reveals herself slowly — the Uffizi's masterworks, the Duomo's impossible dome, the goldsmiths of Ponte Vecchio. Your guide knows which corner to turn, which courtyard to enter, which gelato to try.
Perugia / Assisi
Hotel in Florence
Breakfast, Dinner
Rome → Florence: ~4h with stops
✦Perugia Guided Tour
✦Assisi Basilica with Franciscan Monk
Day 5
Florence
A day in the Tuscan countryside brings you to medieval hill towns where time moves differently. Vineyards, olive groves, and a wine tasting that explains why this soil produces magic.
Florence
Hotel in Florence
Breakfast, Dinner
✦Michelangelo's David & Duomo
✦Ponte Vecchio & Uffizi Area
✦Piazzale Michelangelo Viewpoint
Day 6
Pisa, Siena & San Gimignano
The train to Venice is part of the experience — watching the landscape shift from rolling hills to the improbable sight of a city rising from water. Your first water taxi ride through the Grand Canal is pure cinema.
Pisa / Siena / San Gimignano
Hotel in Florence
Breakfast, Dinner
✦Leaning Tower of Pisa
✦Siena Medieval Center
✦San Gimignano Tower Walk
Day 7
Verona & Venice
Venice on foot and by boat — St. Mark's Basilica glittering with gold, the quiet neighborhoods of Dorsoduro, a gondola ride through canals that have carried travelers for a thousand years. A farewell dinner as the lagoon catches the sunset.
Verona / Venice
Hotel on Lido, Venice
Breakfast, Dinner
Florence → Venice: ~3.5h with Verona stop
✦Verona — Juliet's Balcony & Arena
✦Venice First Impression
Day 8
Venice — St. Mark's & Grand Canal
St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. Bridge of Sighs. Bell Tower. Gondola ride on the Grand Canal.
Venice
Hotel on Lido, Venice
Breakfast, Dinner
✦St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace
✦Bridge of Sighs & Bell Tower
✦Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
Day 9
Venice — Lagoon Islands
Murano (glassblowing since 1291), Burano (fisherman's island with colorful houses), Torcello (ancient basilica). Lido beaches option. Farewell dinner.
Murano / Burano / Torcello
Hotel on Lido, Venice
Breakfast, Dinner
✦Murano Glassblowing
✦Burano — Fisherman's Island
✦Torcello Ancient Basilica
Day 10 · Return
Transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport for return flight.
Venice
Breakfast
✦Airport Transfer
What's Included
✓Door-to-door transportation throughout the tour
✓9 breakfast buffets
✓Welcome dinner and additional dinners with beverages
✓Tuscan garden dinner in Florence
✓Farewell dinner in Venice
✓9 nights accommodation (Rome, Florence, Venice Lido Island)
✓All entrance fees, taxes, and local guide fees
✓Gondola ride on the Grand Canal
✓Boat transfers to Venetian lagoon islands
✓Inside visits at all palaces and churches (not drive-by tours)
✓Tour director services throughout
✓Airport transfer from Rome Fiumicino, return to Venice Marco Polo
✓Money-back satisfaction guarantee
✓Free cancellation up to 24h before departure
✗Air fare
✗Personal expenses
✗Lunches
✗Gratuities for driver and local guides
✗Dinner on free evenings
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Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied? Full refund. We've been doing this since 2004 — it hasn't happened yet.
Flexible Booking
Change dates up to 30 days before departure. Life happens — we get it.
No Hidden Costs
The price you see includes everything. Entrance fees, transport, guide — no surprise extras.
Secure your dates with just $500 deposit per person.
Your Guide
Alessandro & Team
Born in Füssen at the foot of Neuschwanstein, Alessandro grew up with castle stories as bedtime tales. A historian by training and a storyteller by nature, he and his carefully selected team of local guides have accompanied thousands of guests through Central Europe's most remarkable places.
Per Person Pricing
2 Guests
$5,299
4 Guests
$4,599
6 Guests
$4,299
All-inclusive — accommodation, private transport, guides & entrance fees
Your Next Step
Make This the Trip You'll Talk About for Years
Tell us your preferred dates and group size. We'll craft a personalized itinerary — no payment required until you're completely satisfied.
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Peak season (June–September) books out 4–6 months ahead.
Common Questions
Door-to-door transportation throughout the tour, 9 breakfast buffets, Welcome dinner and additional dinners with beverages, Tuscan garden dinner in Florence, Farewell dinner in Venice, 9 nights accommodation (Rome, Florence, Venice Lido Island), All entrance fees, taxes, and local guide fees, Gondola ride on the Grand Canal, Boat transfers to Venetian lagoon islands, Inside visits at all palaces and churches (not drive-by tours), Tour director services throughout, Airport transfer from Rome Fiumicino, return to Venice Marco Polo, Money-back satisfaction guarantee.
The Italian Highlights is a 9-day private tour. Including arrival and departure days, plan for 11 days total.
Starting from $5299 per person (based on 2 travelers). Group discounts available for 4+ and 6+ travelers. Secure your dates with a $500 deposit per person.
