Milan, Venice, Verona, and More

Milan has always been a rich and important city. It has always been a place full of various famous artists and offers a particular assortment of churches, buildings and monuments. There was a change of culture and art in the Renaissance with big a contribution in the period of the neoclassicism. Milan offers a big variety of buildings, monuments and museums. The most important church is the Cathedral which is the third largest church in the world.

It is overall made of marble, with immense statues, arches, pillars, pinnacles. From the roof you can experience a beautiful panorama of the city. Santa Maria delle Grazie was built between 1466 and 1490 and modified by Bramante. In the Refectory there is one of the most famous paintings of Leonardo da Vinci: the “Last Supper”. Milan has many historic palazzos like the Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) which is situated in the south side of Piazza Duomo. The Sforza Castle is one of the symbols of Milan together with the Madonnina and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. All those sights together are just few reasons for a visit.

Day 1: Arrival

Meet & Greet with our English speaking driver to be transferred to your Hotel. Time at leisure to relax. Overnight in Milan.

Day 2: Walking tour Milan Italian Fashion Capital and magnificent Gothic Milan Cathedral

Breakfast at the Hotel and meet your private guide. Today you will enjoy 3 hours walking tour of Milan.

Visit Milan’s main sights and landmarks and admire Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’. Guided by a knowledgeable guide through the streets of Milan, stopping at spots like La Scala opera house, the magnificent gothic Duomo and Sforza Castle. And then stroll right past the line to see the Da Vinci masterpiece depicting Jesus and his disciples eating their last supper. Explore the fashionable Brera neighbourhood with its narrow streets and elegant townhouses.

Private transfer from Hotel in Milan to Train station and late afternoon departure by high-speed train to Venice. Arrival in Venice and water transfer to your Hotel Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Venice.

Highlights on Venice

When asked to describe Venice, words like “unique,” “magical,” and “extraordinary” come naturally to mind. What is Venice famous for? From its maze of canals to its stunning architecture, Venice stands as one of the world’s most remarkable cities. What makes Venice so special is not just its physical beauty, but its incredible history and enduring charm that continue to captivate visitors from around the globe.

When you visit Venice, you will see that water is incorporated into the life of the city since Venice is made up of 117 different islands. All holidays in Venice will involve a water-based trip of some kind – whether it’s on the Vaperetto or aboard a gondola. While it might seem touristy, a private gondola ride in Venice in the quieter canals, away from the Grand Canal traffic, is still one of the most charming ways to see Venice.The most famous water based landmark is the city’s Grand Canal. Its banks are lined with the city’s most famous sights and stories.

Day 3: Highlights – Venice City Tour & Gondola Ride

After breakfast Meet & Greet with your local guide and half day walking tour of Venice city centre.

Begin your adventure in the illustrious St. Mark’s Square, where you will be captivated by the intricate gold mosaics and breathtaking frescoes of St. Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy a walking tour of the narrow streets and water canals. Conclude with a panoramic Gondola Ride. Experience a unique private and romantic gondola ride along Grand Canal by exploring hidden corners you’d never find on your own. Lunch at a Typical Trattoria and back to the Hotel. Overnight in Venice.

Highlights on Verona

The historic city of Verona was founded in the 1st century B.C. It particularly flourished under the rule of the Scaliger family in the 13th and 14th centuries and as part of the Republic of Venice from the 15th to 18th centuries. Verona has preserved a remarkable number of monuments from antiquity, the medieval and Renaissance periods, and represents an example of a military stronghold. Verona has an outstanding universal value since belonging to UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE. Furthermore the city is very well known to be home of Rome & Juliet.

Day 4: Highlights Verona – City Art and Home of Romeo & Juliet

After breakfast, private water-taxi transfer to Venice Train Station and high-speed train to Verona. Arrival in Verona and transfer to your Hotel.

In the afternoon,start your walking tour with your dedicated guide to visit Romeo’s House, the perfect place to start telling the famous story of Romeo and Juliet. Then walk through Piazza Dei Signori the political centre of Verona. A magical place to be discovered. Do not miss Piazza Delle Erbe the city centre where you are spoiled for choice on what to see. A place perpetually full of life and joy. Stop at Casa di Giulietta the best possible end to the tour. At the end of your walking tour taste a delicious Italian Gelato “ice-cream., Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Verona.

Day 5: The Land of popular Prosecco and Traditional Tiramisù

After breakfast at the Hotel, the day will be dedicated to a full immersion into a Culinary experience.

Get your hands dirty by learning how to prepare and cook an amazing Italian meal in Verona. Led by an Italian chef, this hands-on cooking teaches you to make traditional Italian dishes for example Pasta and Tiramisù from scratch with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Then, once the food is prepared, sit down and indulge in this amazing meal, complemented by a glass of Prosecco and local Italian wine. When you’re done, take the recipes with you so you can recreate the meal at home.

Late afternoon high speed train to Florence. Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Florence

Highlights on Florence

Florence comes with many prestigious titles: it’s the picture-perfect capital of romantic Tuscany but also the “capital of art” and the “cradle of the Renaissance.”

Discover the city with a private guided tour of Florence historic center. While admiring the iconic medieval Ponte Vecchio, a bridge that spans the Arno River. Shop your way through Florence’s chic Tornabuoni street and admire the white-and-green marbled façade of the recently restored 13th-century Santa Maria Novella Basilica.

Visit the world’s third largest church, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, built from the 13th to 15th centuries (also recently restored), and keep an eye out for the Gothic Giotto bell tower. Continue your cultural immersion at the Uffizi Gallery, home to masterpieces like Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Allegory of Spring Take in the world-class Accademia Gallery and the crown jewels it showcases, like Michelangelo’s over-16-foot-tall David sculpture.

Day 6: PISA and the popular leaning Tower

Breakfast in hotel Private transfer from hotel in Florence to Pisa half day tour Pisa, Miracle Field, Leaning Tower (Cathedral,Baptistery,Camposanto)

The square of the Cathedral of Pisa represents the best example of the Pisa Romanesque style through its magnificence and perfection, a harmonious fusion of classical, early Christian, Lombard and eastern motifs. The buildings maintain a stylish unity. The Cathedral, the Tower, the Baptistery and the Camposanto represent together the allegory of human life. The Sinopie Museum hosts the big preparatory drawings recovered beneath the frescoes decorating the Camposanto and the Opera del Duomo Museum shows the development of Pisa art and the great Middle Ages sculpture with a new and evocative museum path.Overnight in Florence

Day 7: Florence – Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio and Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral

After breakfast, meet and greet with your local guide and ready to enjoy a day to admire one of the world’s most famous museum, the Uffizi Gallery, and see the works by Renaissance masters and Michelangelo for a half day tour.

The Accademia Gallery is our first stop for one of Florence’s many show-stoppers. Housed in a bright open space beneath a roof that had to be raised to accommodate him, is Michelangelo’s great sculptural masterpiece, ‘David” quick visit! After, we continue our tour on the narrow streets and squares of the outstanding Florence , getting in love with it Cathedral , Santa Maria del Fiore (from outside), the Republic Square , the most Florentin church :Orsa Michele , the political district :Signoria Square , can miss the symbol of the city :Ponte Vecchio. Break between Best of Florence and Uffizi tour if you would like. The second part of the day will be the imposing Uffizi Gallery . Navigating all of this immense gallery would take days, so we crafted the perfect route to visit all the highlights of the Uffizi collection and a few lesser-known gems: Leonardo, Botticelli and Raphael. Not to miss today is the unique experience of a private walking tour of Florence’s landmarks like the iconic Ponte Vecchio and Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral.

Late afternoon high speed train to Rome. Transfer to your Hotel. Overnight in Rome.

Day 8: Rome the Eternal City & Spanish Steps and the Baroque Splendour

Begin your very own Italian Roman Holiday; Take a private walking tour to discover the ancient capital. You may want to make a wish at the Trevi Fountain to ensure you’ll return to the Eternal City. Marvel at the iconic Colosseum which was the biggest of its time in 70–80 AD.
Explore the Imperial Forums, the historic centres of the Roman Empire. Don’t forget to do as the Romans do; enjoy an espresso or an aperitivo breaks between your sights. Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Rome.
In the afternoon Cross 135 glistening 18th-century Spanish Steps, admiring the adjacent Piazza di Spagna from above. Amble along the chic shopping street of Via del Corso, before taking in the Baroque splendour of 15th-century Piazza Navona. Stop to make a wish at the Trevi Fountain. Colourful marketplace by day, alfresco party central by night, Campo de’ Fiori. Dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Rome

Day 9: Leisure time to enjoy “La Dolce Vita”

In the morning after breakfast visit the MUSEO DI LEONARDO DA VINCI (NO GUIDED TOUR) Touch the inventions of Leonardo with your own hands. The only museum with 50 certified inventions, a room exclusively to the most famous paintings, more than a museum, an experience.Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Piazza del Popolo, is located at the end of The Corso and only a 5 minute walk from the Spanish Steps. This museum is the most popular dedicated Leonardo museum in Rome – great for all the family to enjoy and a must-see stop on the Rome itinerary.

Afternoon leisure time to relax and enjoy the city and shopping. Overnight in Rome.

Day 10: Arrivederci Italia

Day of departure

Private Transfer to Airport and departure