Classic Italian family adventure: Venice, Florence & Rome

This is a customisable itinerary to provide you with a start point and suggestions for your travel plans. We’ll work closely with you and our travel partner to design your ideal trip, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our partner’s specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook.

Day One Rome

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Rome. Arriving at Rome airport you will be met by your private driver and escorted to your centrally located hotel in Rome.

Day Two Rome

Today you will learn about the history of Ancient Rome on a privately guided tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. After a break for lunch, you will visit the Palazzo Valentini for a fascinating audio visual tour that takes you right underneath the building and reveals some of the ancient Roman remains, buried deep under the city.

Day Three Rome

This morning you will have a private tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. In the afternoon you'll embark on a Vespa tour around the city, discovering some lesser known areas and enjoying wonderful views.

Day Four Florence

In the morning your driver will take you to the train station for your premium class train journey to Florence, which will take around 90 minutes. Upon arrival you will be met by a private driver and escorted to your hotel in the heart of the city. You will then have a free afternoon to explore. We particularly recommend heading to the Duomo where you can climb both the bell tower and dome, for some spectacular views of the city.

Day Five Florence

This morning you'll meet your private guide for a walking tour of Florence that includes the Accademia Gallery, where you will find Michelangelo's 'David', and the Uffizi Gallery, which houses some of the most celebrated Renaissance artwork in the world. You will have time for a short lunch in between visiting the galleries. Following the tour, spend the rest of the day at leisure discovering why Florence is one of the most visited cities in the world.

Day Six Florence

In the morning your driver will transfer you by private car to a Florentine cooking school for a private class with a local chef. During the class you will cook a traditional Tuscan menu, including pasta made from scratch, which you'll then be able to enjoy for your lunch. After the class your driver will transfer you back to your hotel and you have the afternoon at leisure to explore more of the city.

Day Seven Venice

Today you will transfer by private car to the station for your premium class train ride to Venice, which will take around two hours. Upon arrival, you will be escorted by private boat from the station to your hotel overlooking the Grand Canal. After checking in, you'll finish your day with a gondola ride through Venice's picturesque waterways.

Day Eight Venice

This morning you will meet your private guide and embark on a walking tour of St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace. With your private guide, you will be able to explore a selection of secret rooms not normally open to the public. In the afternoon, you will be escorted to a private mask making class where you will be able to make your own Venetian mask.

Day Nine Venice

Today you will have a private boat tour of the islands of Murano and Burano. On Murano you will see a glassblowing demonstration at a local glass factory. The next island, Burano, is famous for its brightly painted houses and traditional lace making. After exploring the island you will return to your hotel.

Day Ten International return flight

Today you will be escorted from your hotel by private water taxi to Venice airport for your return flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.