After breakfast, start your tour of the highlights of the Vatican Museum and its galleries, including Michelangelo’s frescoed masterpiece of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Enter directly into St Peter’s Basilica, the largest Basilica in the world and renowned for its inspiring Bernini interiors design and Michelangelo stunning “Pietà”.

In the afternoon, our Guide will lead you through Rome’s treasures, depicting some wonderful stories of the city’s most important squares, fountains, and monuments.

Overnight stay in Rome at Hotel Aberdeen or Similar.

After breakfast, make your own way to the station to board your train to Florence.  on arrival, make your own way to the hotel and check in.

The city of Florence is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site which offers world class shopping, romantic getaways, and a wide spectrum of breath-taking venues for truly special occasions and events. Your guide will take you below the surface to experience the colours, the people, and atmosphere of magical Florence.

Just as special in winter as in summer, during the tour the city turns in to a live museum, revealing beautiful majestic palaces and piazzas, astonishing statues, fountains, chapels and galleries that all recall the golden age of the Renaissance, the rebirth. So, whether you are taking your first steps into Florence or returning for the 100th time, there is always more surprises to be revealed.

Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel Corona D'Italia or Similar.

After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure to discover the beautifl reinassance city on your own.

Alternatively, you can add one of our optional extras to fill your day (own expenses).

Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel Corona D'Italia ​or Similar.

After breakfast, check out and travel to Venice by train.

On arrival, our Assistant will meet you at the platform and assist you with luggage, ensuring a smooth hassle-free transfer to your hotel with our private water taxi.

Time to settle in and in the early afternoon, take a walking tour of the City of Doges.

Overnight stay in Venice at Hotel Belle Epoque or Similar.

After breakfast, learn about the ancient arts still practiced today, enjoy a boat trip to visit the Islands of Murano and Burano in the Venice lagoon (4 hours).

Depart from the city and sail across the lagoon, going directly to the oldest and original Murano Glass Factory for a demonstration and visit around their showroom. Back on board and continue through the historical lagoon, to reach the Island of Burano, famous for its intricate lace work and colourful atmosphere. It will feel like walking through a postcard as you pass all the picturesque houses which are all painted different colours.

Stop to taste the famous and typical “bussolai” (sweet cookies of the island), just like a local. Complete the tour with a stop for a guided visit inside the historical handmade lace workshop before heading back to Venice for more outstanding views of the lagoon and its hundreds of little Islands.

In the evening participate in a local pub crawl, with a tour of the best Venetian taverns “cicchetterie” tapas bars, to discover the local culinary traditions. Between one “cicchetto” and another you will join in part of today’s popular traditions and true Venetian atmosphere, wandering through these mysterious and historical little streets the hidden places of Venice, and not places you would normally discover or come across as a tourist as it is a tradition practiced by the locals, although you will be most certainly welcomed and accompanied by a true Venetian Tour Guide.

Overnight stay in Venice at Hotel Belle Epoque or Similar.

After breakfast, you will be transferred by private boat and,then, land transfer to Venice Airport for your return flight.