Best of Italy

What's Included

• Gondola Ride in Venice

  Glide under bridges and along canals during a gondola ride in Venice.

• Walking Tour of Florence

  Embark on a walking tour featuring Florence's artistic and architectural gems.

• Visit to Chiusi's Labyrinth of Porsenna

  Discover the long-lost Etruscan civilization during a visit to Chiusi’s Labyrinth of Porsenna.

• Vivaldi's Four Seasons Concert

  Let classical music transport you back in time during a concert of Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons.

• Po River Delta Exploration

  Explore the Po River Delta during a pontoon boat sailing of this UNESCO wetland region.

• Venetian Gondola Craftsmanship

  Discover the craftsmanship behind the Venetian gondolas during a visit to a local Remèr oar-making workshop.

• Romagna Pasta Cooking Class

  Participate in a hands-on cooking class dedicated to Romagna’s garganelli and strozzapreti pastas.

• Parmigiano Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting

  Taste traditionally made Parmigiano cheese and Balsamic vinegar at a Culinary Arts vocational school.

• Trastevere Food Tour Dinner

  Experience the flavors of Trastevere – Rome’s medieval district – during a food tour dinner.

What's Not Included

• Optional Vatican Museums Tour

  The optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica is not included and must be booked separately.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  
  

• International Flights

  International flights to and from Italy are not included in the tour package.
  
  

Experiences

Let classical music transport you back in time during a concert of Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons.Explore the Po River Delta during a pontoon boat sailing of this UNESCO wetland region.Discover the craftsmanship behind the Venetian gondolas during a visit to a local Remèr oar-making workshop.

Options

Rome: The Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica The Vatican Museums are not only home to one of the world’s greatest collections of art, but also to the world-famous Sistine Chapel. Priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt, Etruscan Italy, and cultures around the world are preserved in the Vatican’s palaces, galleries, halls, and rooms. Follow a local expert guide on a three hour, in-depth visit through this vast collection. Highlights include the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and, of course, a visit to the Sistine Chapel. The chapel’s famous ceiling frescoes took Michelangelo four years to complete. His brilliant Last Judgment, which rests on the altar wall, was a topic of controversy for centuries. Other walls feature paintings by Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli, Cosimo Rosselli, and Domenico Ghirlandaio. Your final stop will be at St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most important churches in Christendom, and until recently, the largest in the world. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 15 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

Please note, this option must be booked at least 90 days prior to departure, and availability is not guaranteed while on tour. Due to the nature of this option, it is non-refundable.
Price includes admission and the use of headphones inside the museum. Due to the unpredictable nature of the events' schedule at the Vatican, on certain dates it may be necessary to visit the Vatican Museums at a different time.

Culinaries

Participate in a hands-on cooking class dedicated to Romagna’s garganelli and strozzapreti pastas.Taste traditionally made Parmigiano cheese and Balsamic vinegar at a Culinary Arts vocational school.Experience the flavors of Trastevere – Rome’s medieval district – during a food tour dinner.

Must See

Glide under bridges and along canals during a gondola ride in Venice.Embark on a walking tour featuring Florence's artistic and architectural gems.Discover the long-lost Etruscan civilization during a visit to Chiusi’s Labyrinth of Porsenna.

Choice Highlights

Venice Venice is the regional capital of the Veneto region in the northeast section of Italy. Venice has a unique design like no other city, built on over a hundred different islands in the center of the Venetian Lagoon. Early Venetians built their city on the islands to escape barbarian invaders. The islands of the city are separated by numerous small canals and connected by hundreds of small bridges. The city is famous for its romantic gondola-filled canals and ornate palaces that line the Grand Canal. The famous glass factories of Venice are located on Murano Island. Today the Murano Islands are home to a dwindling number of glass factories, whose artists are producing handmade Murano Glass.

Gondola Ride

Classical Music Concert

Po River Delta Wetlands

Choice on Tour During your stay in the Romagna countryside, you have a choice between two activities. Your first choice is to enjoy a relaxing day, basking in the bucolic landscape of your wine resort and pamper yourself with an organic wine-infused mud treatment. Your second choice is to spend the day in Ravenna (UNESCO). During the darkness that enveloped the last days of the Roman Empire, Ravenna emerged as a center of power thanks to its strategic position. The city’s rulers – the Byzantines, the Goths – adorned its churches with dazzling mosaics. During a guided walking tour, discover the city’s most illustrious monuments including the mosaics that inspired Cole Porter’s Night and Day.



Relax in Borgo Conde Wine Resort - NEO Day 4

Activity Level: 1

Travelers picking this choice will enjoy a rejuvinating treatment of organic wine-infused therapeutic mud. Duration of the treatment is 30 minutes. They can have the mud applied full-body or localized (i.e. face), depending on their preference. The experience also includes a traditional cappuccino.



A Day in Ravenna - NEO Day 4

Activity Level: 3

Travelers picking this choice should expect to be walking/standing for approximately 2.5 hours. Walking is flat, in mostly pedestrianized area of the city. The terrain is cobblestones. Modest clothing required for visiting the mosaics as they are located in churches.

Republic of San Marino

Impact Moment: Culinary Arts & Agriculture Vocational School Visit

Florence Florence is the regional capital of Tuscany and home to countless Renaissance masterpieces. The city developed great wealth during the late Middle Ages and was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance that produced great artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, Brunelleschi and many others. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with numerous museums, stunning architecture and charming piazzas. The city offers something for everyone from culture, to great food and excellent shopping (like their famous gold or leather).

Chiusi Etruscan Museum

Labyrinth of Porsenna

Rome Rome is the capital of modern Italy and the historical home of one of the great civilizations in history, the Roman Empire. The historical city was founded in 753 BC and has grown to a size of over 3 million inhabitants today. The city is home to major monuments like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and many more. The city was built on the seven ancient hills along the Tiber River. Today it is a collection of neighborhoods with vibrant shops, restaurants and museums just waiting to be explored.

Trastevere Food Tour Dinner

Mode of Transport

Travel through Italy's iconic cities and countryside with a mix of boat rides, including a gondola in Venice, and comfortable coach journeys, ensuring a seamless and scenic exploration of this beautiful country.

Accommodation

Experience the charm of Italy with stays at Maison Venezia UNA Esperienze, Borgo Conde Wine Resort, Grand Hotel Cavour, and Ponte Sisto Hotel, offering a blend of luxury and local culture amidst stunning landscapes and historic cities.