An extraordinary itinerary through Italy from North to South to discover not only the wonderful cities of Venice, Florence and Rome but also the small villages of Tuscany and Ravello, Amalfi, Naples and Pompeii in the South of Italy.
A complete tour that starts in Milan with a visit to the Last Supper by Leonardo and ends in Rome touching the most beautiful and iconic sites of Italy. The itinerary will be tailor-made for you, a private driver for the transfers, tour assistants and local guides at your disposal to experience Italy at its best and to catch the spirit of Italy in its stories, secrets, archaeology and history for an exclusive trip.
Wonders of Italy is a custom designed tour with private driver at your disposal, many types of unique tours experiences. Itinerary will be customized to a wide variety of interests/preferences like: Wine, Food, Cinema, Art & Craft, Language learning or sport activities.
All activities and experiences will be tailor-made for you. Let us know which travel experiences you would like to live, we will make them happen!
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Wonders of Italy 12 days – 11 nights
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1 – Milan
Upon arrival at the airport in Milan you will be met met by a professional driver for a private hassle-free transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Depending upon arrival time you can arrange extra light activities or sightseeing orientation tours.
Check-in and overnight at the hotel in Milan.
Day 2 – Milan
Today you will meet a professional tour guide at your hotel to show you the city. Explore Milan’s main landmark, the Duomo, one of the largest cathedrals in the world, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II a magnificent shopping arcade. Beyond elegant boutiques you will find here the renowned mosaic of the Bull. The tradition is that if you put your right heel on the bull’s testicles region and “turn on yourself three times,” this will bring good luck, love and secure a second visit to Milan!
Reach then Teatro La Scala, Milan’s opera house is placed. Walk down the street and get to the impressive “Merchants Square”, which used to be the heart of Milan during the Middle Ages, reach Via Dante, one of the city’s main arteries with plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants and head to the beautiful Sforza Castle with its magnificent courtyards. You will learn a lot about the buildings and art, but also about Italian life. At the end of the full day tour our local guide will recommend good restaurants where locals like to dine.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 – Milan – Venice
After 2 days in Milan our driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Venice. Upon arrival in Venice reach the hotel in the heart of Venice by private motorboat.
In the afternoon meeting with the local guide for your VIP private tour of Venice.Stroll to and along the Rialto Bridge with shops lining both sides of the stone bridge.Head to Piazza San Marco, Venice’s best-known piazza, then thanks to pre booked skip-the-line tickets, visit the opulent St. Mark’s Basilica with golden mosaics, the gorgeous Doge’s Palace, seat of Venetian government, the Bridge of Sighs. After this comprehensive tour, your guide will leave you with many food tips and off-the-beaten path ideas.
For the evening we have arranged a special treat for you, a romantic Gondola ride for a privileged view of Venice by night from the water..
Day 4 – Venice and its Islands
Today you are going to discover the islands of Venice. Meet your guide at the hotel and by boat reach the little islands on the lagoon, Murano, where you will see the typical artisan workshops for glass, Burano still renowned for lace and Torcello with its painted houses. See seat of the celebrated Venice Film Festival.
Tonight dress up and get ready for a fun night at Casino in Venice. You can play on the slots or the tables or just watching gambling low stakes while having a drink in a fabulous setting.
Day 5 – Venice – Florence
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Pick up at the hotel for private transfer to Florence.
After check in at the hotel meet your local guide for a orientation tour of Florence. See the the Ponte Vecchio where legend says Dante met his lover, the magnificent Michelangelo Square, the renowned Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flowers. The rich artistic atmosphere will inspire you while taking a walk through the ancient Florentine Streets.
Day 6 – Florence
Private half day visit with local guide to continue discovering Florence. Thanks to pre booked Skip the line tickets you will have a privileged entrance to the Uffizi Gallery, see the great art pieces by Giotto, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Carvaggio and even more great legends. Continue then to Piazza della Signoria where the David by Michelangelo was originally places. through the medieval neighborhood pass by Dante’s house and reach Santa Croce, the mausoleum dedicated to many Italian artists and talented representative of Florence, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo Galile’s tumbs are just a few worth seeing.
Enjoy the afternoon for a visit and some shopping to one of the typical markets in Florence. You can wander at San Lorenzo Market or Campo di Marte Market in search of some good leather deal.
Day 7 – Florence – San Gimignano – Siena and Chianti Region
After breakfast you will meet your driver and guide at the hotel for an exciting excursion to the discovery of Tuscany and its wonderful hilltop villages and little towns in the Chianti Region. Reach the city of 1000 Towers, San Gimignano, UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon stop in an authentic farmhouse and enjoy a wine tasting of the Chianti wine, one of the most appreciated and praised wine in the world, accompanied by snacks with home made products. After this lovely make your way to Siena. Our knowledgeable guide will show you the medieval masterpiece of the city, its spectacular cathedral, piazza del Campo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the Palio, the amazing horse race (bareback) that takes place three times around the Piazza del Campo (annually, July 2nd and August 16th).
Return to Florence in the evening
Day 8 – Florence – Pisa – Rome
Meet your private driver at your’s convenience and drive to Pisa. Enjoy some free time to explore Piazza dei Miracoli, the cathedral and Gothic church which dates back to the 13th century, the amazing Leaning Tower that you can also climb to the very top.
Enjoy lunch in one of the many restaurants before you continue your trip destination Rome.
Arrival late in the afternoon in the Capital of Italy.
Day 9 Rome
Meet your driver and guide at the hotel for a private full day tour of Rome. Start in the archeological area where the view of Roman Forum, centre of political, social and religious life will take you in awe. Walk through the ruins of the House of the Emperors on the Palatine Hill, see where Julius Caesar was buried and eventually get to the Colosseum. Skip the line entrance to visit the most important anphitheatre in the Roman Empire used for gladiators combats, walk down in the dungeons where wild animals were kept before the hunts.
It is time for lunch and you only have to choose among the many local trattorias where you can taste a nice Pasta Carbonara or Spaghetti with clams while sipping some good local wine.
After lunch you will be amazed by the beauty of the Eternal city visiting the most impressive squares and fountains. the elegant Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Navona Square with the monumental Fountain of Four Rivers by Bernini.
Day 10 – Rome – Amalfi Coast – Pompeii – Rome
Early pick up at your hotel for an exclusive full day excursion to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Upon arrival in Pompeii you will meet with your guide that will take you back in time along the original Roman streets of Pompeii covered by the ashes of Mt. Vesuvius after the eruption in 79A.D. Explore the ancient shops, baths and houses with mosaics and frescoes. An archaeological experience you will certainly remember. After, explore the beautiful town of Sorrento with breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples. From Sorrento you will enjoy the spectacular views of the Amalfi drive, the cliff top roads overlooking the blue Mediterranean up to Positano, one of the jewels of this coastline, getto Amalfi where you will have time at leisure to explore this stunning spot.
Return to Rome late in the afternoon.
Day 11 – Rome and Vatican
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Meeting with the driver and transfer to the Vatican for a VIP private tour of the Sistine Chapel before the official opening hour. You private guide will take you through the extraordinary treasures of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. You can climb on the top of the dome and enjoy the best view Rome.
After lunch complete you visit reaching the spectacular Appian Way, the queen of all roads and Catacombs, underground cemetery of the Church of Rome in the 3rd century AD in which half a million Christians were buried, an insightful and amazing tour worth a trip.
Day 12 – Rome
Transfer to Rome Airport for your return flight.
