Step on the red carpet for the ultimate Italy luxury tour. Your Italy luxury tour visits Italy’s cities and breathtaking coasts. Travel to the sea visiting the Isle of Capri – drenched in sun, draped with luxury villas. Then travel to Tuscany to tour the charming hill towns. Following head to the Italian Riviera where you’ll visit the rugged scenery of the Cinque Terre and postcard perfect Portofino.
You’ll also visit Italy’s cultural gems Rome, Florence and Venice. This perfectly paced Italy luxury tour offers new views and cultural experiences every other day.
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Highlights
13-Day Rome Capri Tuscany Venice Italy Luxury Tour Highlights
Rome
Avoid the crowds of the general public with your VIP entrance to the Vatican Museums and join a Local Expert to walk through the art filled rooms and galleries to the Raphael Rooms, decorated by the famous painter and his students. See the School of Athens, probably the most acclaimed fresco of Raphael, depicting the greatest artists of the high Renaissance.
Alternatively, join a Local Expert to discover the religious history of the Papal State as you make your way to the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.
Pompeii
Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.
Isle of Capri
Relax aboard a cruise around this magical island.
Assisi
Find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered one of the crowning achievements of medieval Europe with a Local Expert.
Perugia
Visit a workshop to see how the art of hand-weaving textiles has been passed down through the generations.
San Gimignano
Ascend serpentine alleyways to the artisan ice-cream parlour of World Champion gelato Maestro, Sergio Dondoli for a taste of his finest frozen treats.
Tuscany
Dine out in delightful Barberino Di Mugello with a four-course menu with wine that pays homage Tuscany’s most famous flavors.
Florence
An insider’s guide with an art historian, admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the 17ft marble statue of David in the Academy of Fine Arts.
Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to the Uffizi Gallery and walk the Vasari Corridor, the passage over the Ponte Vecchio.
Cinque Terre
Cruise along the rugged coast on the Cinque Terre to explore Monterosso’s medieval quarter and popular sandy beach.
Venice
Witness the age-old crafts of glassblowers and gondola builders at an arts center.
Take your seats in a traditional gondola for a serenade through the romantic Venetian canals.
13-Day Rome Capri Tuscany Venice Italy Luxury Tour Sightseeing
- Rome: Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and see Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’.
- Isle of Capri: Walk to Augustus’ Gardens for views of the Faraglioni Rocks. Descend from Capri town by funicular.
- Perugia: A Local Expert will show you the Great Fountain, Collegio del Cambio and splendid Prior’s Palace.
- Florence: See the cathedral, Giotto’s bell tower, ‘Gates of Paradise’, and open-air gallery of Signoria Square.
- Venice: See St. Mark’s Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs.
Dining
EPICUREAN DINING
Your 13-Day Rome Capri Tuscany Venice Italy Luxury Tour includes various 5-star dining experiences. This includes:
- 1 Welcome Reception including drinks and a Welcome Dinner
- 11 Buffet Breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- 1 Michelin-starred Highlight Lunch
- 1 Highlight Dinner
- 1 Dine-Around
- 2 three-course Dinners with wine, plus tea or coffee
- 1 Farewell Dinner
Isle of Capri
- For your dining pleasure, you will be offered a selection of discerning restaurants to choose from on your Dine-Around evening.
- Savour a delicious lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant, in a beautiful Mediterranean setting.
Pisa
- Join a qualified chef to experience authentic Italian cooking at a hands-on culinary masterclass with lunch.
Florence
- Dine out in delightful authentic Tuscan restaurant, indulging in a menu with wine that pays homage to Tuscany’s most famous flavors.
Venice
- Enjoy the final night with a farewell dinner at one of Venice’s finest restaurants.
Accommodations
Rome 3 Nights – HOTEL PALAZZO MONTEMARTINI
The iconic Palazzo Montemartini offers the perfect blend of rich history and contemporary design. Rooms boast minimalistic elegance while mirroring Rome’s unique ambience.
Capri 2 Nights – QUISISANA HOTEL or SORRENTO PALACE
Depending on departure date you will stay at one of the following luxury hotels on the Isle of Capri.
Overlooking Capri’s central plaza, Quisisana Hotel is in prime position for exploring the Isle of Capri. Rooms are designed with effortless Mediterranean elegance, matching perfectly with the idyllic backdrop of lush greenery and turquoise water.
The Sorrento Palace offers panoramic views of the Bay of Naples, located a short walk from Sorrento’s main square, Piazza Torquato Tasso. The elegantly designed guest rooms are fitted with modern comforts and balcony for you to enjoy.
Perugia 1 Night – BRUFANI
Since 1884, this exclusive hotel has housed royalty and celebrities. It is situated in the historic heart of Perugia and the only five-star hotel in the city. Fine Umbrian dining and a luxurious wellness spa are some of the highlights that make the Brufani extra special.
Florence 3 Nights – HOTEL MONTEBELLO SPLENDID
Centrally located in the heart of Florence, the five star Hotel Montebello Splendid boasts charming atmosphere with elegant guest rooms, decorated in neoclassical Florentine tradition.
Rapallo 1 Nights – GRAND HOTEL BRISTOL RESORT & SPA
The Grand Hotel Bristol & Spa is regarded as one of the most prestigious properties on the eastern Ligurian Riviera, this elegant hotel overlooks the Portofino Promontory and is housed in an Art Nouveau-style residence dating back to 1908. It boasts a sea-facing restaurant terrace and a pool.
Venice 2 Nights – BAUER PALAZZO
The Palazzo is divinely located on the Grand Canal, just off St Mark’s Square, and offers spacious and elegant guest rooms.
13 Day Rome, Capri, Venice, Florence Italy Tour
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13-Day Rome Capri Tuscany Venice Italy Luxury Tour Daily Itinerary
Day 1 Your Journey Begins
Board your overnight flight to Europe (not included).
Day 2 Welcome to Rome
You will be met on arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport and transferred to your elegant 5-star hotel. There can be no better introduction to the Eternal City than an evening of authentic food and wine at an elegant restaurant in Piazza della Rotonda, near the city’s famous Pantheon.
Hotel: Palazzo Montemartini, Rome
Welcome Reception and Dinner
Day 3 Rome & the Vatican in style
Skip the lines as you enjoy VIP access to the Vatican Museum. In a unique twist you have two choices to tour the Vatican.
Join a Local Expert to explore the religious history of the Vatican as you make your way to the Sistine Chapel. Appreciate the magnificently painted frescoes before continuing to St. Peter’s Basilica to see the Pieta, another masterpiece by Michelangelo.
Alternatively, follow your Local Expert on an art-focused tour through the Vatican’s many rooms and galleries, culminating in a visit to the Raphael Rooms. Admire the School of Athens, arguably the most acclaimed fresco by Raphael, which pays tribute to the greatest artists of the Renaissance.
Afterward, continue to see the Roman Forum and skip the line to visit the mighty Colosseum.
Hotel: Palazzo Montemartini, Rome
Buffet Breakfast
Day 4 Pompeii & The Isle of Capri
Journey to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, frozen in time when it was engulfed by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. Explore ancient shops and patrician villas with a Local Expert. Next, board your hydrofoil bound for the sun-drenched Isle of Capri. Transfer to open-top taxis to ride up to your exclusive hotel in style. Once the day-trippers have returned to the mainland, you will be offered a selection of discerning restaurants on your Dine-Around evening.
Hotel: Quisisana Hotel or Sorrento Palace
Buffet Breakfast, Dine-Around
Day 5 Explore the Isle of Dreams
(Relaxed Start) The day begins onboard a private cruise around the isle of Capri. See the dramatic coast of Capri to seek out hidden coves and grottos that few get to see. The White Grotto is a dazzling sight with the stalactites that dangle over its entrance.
Afterward, ascend to Capri town by funicular. Cool off with a refreshing lemon granita before walking with your Local Expert to the gardens of Caesar Augustus to view the Faraglioni Rocks.
Lunch will be served at Mamma – a Michelin-starred restaurant with views!
Hotel: Quisisana Hotel or Sorrento Palace
Buffet Breakfast, Michelin-starred Highlight Lunch
Day 6 Into the Green Hills of Umbria to Assisi and Perugia
Follow the Highway-of-the-Sun north to the region of Umbria. Known as Italy’s green heart, its medieval towns are among the most beautiful in the world.
You’ll arrive in Assisi. There you may choose to join a Local Expert for a guided tour of the Basilica of St. Francis.
Alternatively, treat your palate at a tasting experience as you sample Umbrian specialties such as fresh truffle, seasoned pecorino and local breads.
Afterward, continue to Umbria’s capital Perugia. There, you’ll stay in the historic town’s medieval center at the five-star hotel Brufani. After check-in, walk out the front door to Perugia’a main avenue Corso Vannucci where the parade of people during passeggiata hour makes for an authentic Italian experience. Enjoy the town’s lively atmosphere at a traditional outdoor café. Or get lost in its maze of cobblestone streets.
Hotel: Brufani Palace, Perugia
Buffet Breakfast
Day 7 San Gimignano & Tuscany
(Relaxed Start) Walk with a Local Expert along Perugia’s Corso Vannucci to the main square. Afterwards, visit a
Today begins by learning about the Italian tradition of textile loom-weaving. You’ll visit the Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti to learn how this medieval craft has been kept alive over the generations.
Afterward you’ll journey from Umbria to Tuscany to the 15th century wine domain of Guardastelle. There take in the spectacular views over Tuscany’s rolling vineyards and San Gimignano. Its towers earned its nickname medieval Manhattan. Here a wine expert will lead you around the wine estate so that you will learn more about the various grape varieties used and later go into the ancient wine cellars that combine ancient traditions with modern technology for a wine tasting. A lunch of Tuscan specialties will add to the full enjoyment of the wines, as will the breath-taking views over the Tuscan landscape.
Then continue into the historic center of San Gimignano, where you’ll taste the award-winning gelato of Sergio Dondoli. Some say it is the best gelato in all of Italy.
Hotel: Hotel Montebello Splendid
Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Renaissance Florence
Meet an art historian for an insider’s guide to Florence. Admire Michelangelo’s original ‘Statue of David’ in the Academy Museum before strolling to the cathedral, ‘Gates of Paradise’ and open-air gallery in Signoria Square. Make an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to the Uffizi Gallery. In a once-in-a lifetime experience, enjoy a private viewing of the Vasari Corridor, the kilometre-long passage spanning the Ponte Vecchio and housing portraits of famous artists. The afternoon is free to enjoy Florence at your own pace.
Hotel: Hotel Montebello Splendid
Buffet Breakfast, Highlight Dinner
Day 9 Pisa & Tuscan Cooking Class
(Relaxed Start) Head to Pisa and view the splendid Duomo, baptistery and, of course, the gravity-defying bell tower!
Afterward join a chef to experience authentic Italian cooking at a hands-on culinary master class with lunch.
Hotel: Hotel Montebello Splendid
Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 Exploring The Cinque Terre & The Italian Riviera
(Relaxed Start) Journey west towards the Mediterranean, and continue along the coast to the Cinque Terre. Join a Local Expert in the picturesque fishing village of Manarola. Then cruise along the rugged coast to explore Monterosso’s medieval quarter and popular sandy beach. After free time for lunch, board the train bound for the resort of Rapallo. Your prestigious hotel overlooks the Portofino Promontory.
Hotel: Grand Hotel Bristol, Rapallo
Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 Venice: Exclusive visit to Doge’s Palace
Today’s journey will take you across the Apennine mountain range with spectacular scenery, sross the fertile Po Valley to Venice in the region of Venezia. In Venice enjoy a water taxi along the famous Grand Canal, lined with historical Venetian palaces. Then arrive at your exclusive 5-star Venice luxury hotel.
In the evening, you are invited to a private, after-hours visit of the magnificent Doge’s Palace. Formerly the Doge’s residence and the seat of Venetian government, the Palace is the very symbol of Venice and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. As crowds disappear, discover the history, art and culture of the Venetian Republic with your Local Expert.
Hotel: Bauer Palazzo, Venice
Buffet Breakfast
Day 12 The Magic of Venice
A Local Expert will introduce you to the joys of Venice. Begin by witnessing the age-old craft of glass blowing at an arts center.
Then you decide between two authentic Venice experiences. You may join a local Venice tour guide to explore the hidden back alleys of Venice while discovering the alluring history behind La Serenissima’s medieval grace and glory.
Alternatively, join a local Venice tour guide to discover the traditions of Venetian craft-making. See how the iconic Venice carnival masks are created and learn about marbleized paper and the art of bookbinding.
Later, take your seat in a traditional gondola for a serenade through the romantic canals. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your new-found friends.
Hotel: Bauer Palazzo, Venice
Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 13 Arrivederci Venice
Your 13-day luxury Italy journey will come to an end after breakfast with a private boat transfer to Venice Airport for your onward flight.
Buffet Breakfast
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