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Explore Inspiring Italy
A Luxury Small Group Journey
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Experience the glories of Rome, from the Trevi Fountain to the Sistine Chapel; enjoy a wine tasting in Tuscany; visit the Uffizi Gallery and savour delectable traditional cuisine in Florence; and revel in the history and romance of Venice.
Highlights
- Explore inspiring Italy, enjoying firsthand looks at legendary masterpieces and unrivalled insider access to historical sites
- Behold great works by Botticelli, Raphael and Da Vinci in the Uffizi Gallery, and Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia
- Enjoy exclusive access to an architectural restoration project in Florence that is supported by A&K Philanthropy
- Make an A&K-exclusive visit to one of Venice’s only remaining gondola builders
- Stop for a wine tasting in Tuscany on an artisan visit
- Dine at a farm-to-table restaurant in Florence for a Chef’s Table culinary experience
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1Arrive Rome
Arrive in Rome, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, join your Resident Tour Director for dinner at the hotel.
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodation: The St. Regis Rome
Day 2
Rome | Essence of the Eternal City
Today, discover the Eternal City, starting at the Palatine Hill, where your local guide brings to life the city’s origin. Pass the Arch of Constantine to visit the mighty Colosseum, built in AD 80. After lunch at a local restaurant, stop at the Campo de Fiori, one of Rome’s thriving markets. Visit the Piazza Navona, dominated by the Baroque Fountain of the Four Rivers, and continue to the Pantheon, with its large Corinthian columns. Later, enjoy a moment at the Trevi Fountain and the picturesque Spanish Steps. Finish your day at the Vatican this evening with special after-hours entry to the Vatican Museums, where you admire the stunning artworks on display.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: The St. Regis Rome
Day 3
Rome | Artistic Masterpieces
Begin in Vatican City, visiting St. Peter’s Basilica to view the poignant Pietà of Michelangelo and Bernini’s exuberant Baldaquin. Behold the Sistine Chapel with its glorious frescoes, and then proceed to the Montemartini Museum, home to a grand collection of ancient statues depicting early Roman life. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure. Later, get a hands-on feel for an Italian culinary tradition, when you take part in a pizza-making class in a top Roman neighbourhood pizzeria.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: The St. Regis Rome
Day 4
Florence | Tuscan Landscapes & Wine Tasting
Drive to Florence, roaming through the sun-splashed Tuscan countryside. Along the way, stop at a distinctive winery for a guided tasting of Brunello di Montalcino and a light lunch. Continue to Florence and visit the Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s David.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Savoy
Day 5
Florence | Design Your Day
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
- Journey to Pisa to view its famed Leaning Tower and enjoy a guided tour of the inspiring 11th-century Duomo.
- Explore Florence by Bike, cycling with a local guide who expertly reveals this birthplace of the Renaissance.
- Enjoy a Shopping Excursion to the Mall Firenze to browse its superb selection, followed by lunch.
Enjoy lunch on whichever option you choose. Spend your evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Savoy
Day 6
Florence | Uffizi Gallery & Farm-to-Table Dinner
Join a local art specialist for a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, admiring such striking masterworks as Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Da Vinci’s Annunciation. Next, visit the Cappella di San Luca of the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata to meet with the art restorer working on the precious Renaissance art within, a project supported by A&K Philanthropy. Dine at a local Tuscan-style restaurant on a delectable Chef’s Table experience.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Savoy
Day 7
Venice | Private Murano Glass Visit
Board an Italian express train, crossing the Appennines to the broad valley of the Po and onward to Venice. Upon arrival, begin with a guided visit to the city’s former Jewish Ghetto. Next, embark by private launch to the island of Murano, home of Venice’s glassmaking tradition, to tour the Murano Glass Museum and visit a small atelier (workshop). Check into your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Belmond Hotel Cipriani
Day 8
Venice | Exclusive Gondola Workshop Visit
Discover one of Venice’s only remaining gondola workshops, to learn about this ancient craft on an A&K-exclusive experience. Cross the Grand Canal to St. Mark’s Square and visit the Doge’s Palace. Then, behold the mosaics at St. Mark’s Basilica. Tonight, after a Scenic Sundowner overlooking the Venetian Lagoon, gather for a farewell dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Belmond Hotel Cipriani
Day 9
Depart Venice
Transfer by boat to the airport and depart.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey Details
- Minimum age is 10 years.
- First group event: welcome briefing at 6:30 p.m. on Day 1.
- Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:30 p.m. on Day 8.
- Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
Departures & Rates
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*Rates are subject to availability and seasonality and may change without notice. Rates are based on two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates or further information on terms and conditions, please contact our Travel Specialists at time of booking.
Accommodation
Hotel Savoy, a Rocco Forte Hotel, Florence
The five-star Hotel Savoy offers luxury and style in the heart of Florence. Located on the Piazza Repubblica, close to Florence’s renowned landmark, the Duomo, the hotel is just a short walk from the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio. The Rocco Forte Savoy is the ideal base from which to visit the key attractions of this beautiful and historic city.
Styled by Olga Polizzi, the Hotel Savoy’s elegant décor is contemporary Italian in style with subdued neutral tones and tasteful fabrics throughout.
Each one of the Hotel Savoy’s 88 rooms and 14 suites are decorated in understated, almost minimalist style, but brought to life by carefully chosen ceramics, artworks and fabrics. Crisp linen sheets adorn the beds and the floors are parquet. Special mosaics decorate the bathrooms and quirky prints of shoes are on the walls throughout the hotel – a charming reminder of Florence’s many artisans.
Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Venice
Four minutes by private launch from San Marco, on the tip of Giudecca Island, this iconic Belmond hotel commands unrivalled views of the lagoon and Doge’s Palace. Steeped in Venetian style, it is known for interiors decorated with local artefacts, classic cuisine with an innovative twist, and the most fabulous swimming pool in the city.
Accordingly, it is one of Venice’s most celebrated hotels, where the wonderful accommodation is set amongst lush, flowering gardens. The main hotel has a range of sumptuous rooms and suites. Similarly, Palazzo Vendramin, a 15th-century residence linked to the Hotel Cipriani through an ancient courtyard and a passageway lined by flowers, is a home to some of the most beautifully appointed accommodation in the city.
After a day of exploration or relaxation, the hotel bars – the Piano Bar Gabbiano, the San Giorgio Bar, and the Poolside Bar – are perfect spots to soak up the last of the sun, aperitif in hand.
The Cipriani has a wealth of facilities for children, including the Smile Club open from April to September, children’s pool, a children’s welcome pack and children’s menus. Other facilities include a fitness centre, tennis court and private boat, whilst golf and cultural excursions are available nearby.
