Private tours of the Vatican Museum and after-hours visits to Venice’s St. Mark’s Basilica capture the exceptional wonder of this 16-day Italy luxury tour. Exclusive cruises along the famed Amalfi Coast and once-in-a-lifetime excursions to Bologna and St. Moritz, opulent suites in five-star hotels and meals at restaurants with multiple Michelin stars embrace your inclinations and celebrate life's opulent pleasures for a perfectly grand experience.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Lake Como – Beginning Your Italian Experience
Greet Italy at Malpensa Airport on the outskirts of Milan, where a private driver will be waiting to take you to the inimitable splendor of your hotel in on Lake Como. You’ll enjoy the unparalleled luxury of one of the best rooms in this exclusive and elegant hotel that also offers a sensational restaurant, a perfectly attentive staff, and views that will take your breath away. Throw in a world-class spa, and you can understand why this is one of the best hotels in Northern Italy. For dinner tonight, enjoy fresh, creative, and perfectly prepared Italian cuisine while you get a splendid view over the azure expanse of Lake Como.
What's Included:
Day 2
Milan – From the Shores of Lake Como to the Streets of Milan
Day 3
Lake Como – Through the Alps to Switzerland
Day 4
Venice – Across the North, Via Verona
Day 5
Venice – Discovering the Mysteries of the Queen of the Adriatic
Day 6
Venice – The Environs of Venice
Day 7
Florence – A Traipse Through Italy’s Culinary Heartlands
Day 8
Florence – The Capital of the Italian Renaissance
Day 9
Florence – The Masterpieces of the Uffizi
Day 10
Rome – Through Tuscany to the Capital
Day 11
Rome – The Relics of the Eternal City
Day 12
Rome – Relaxing in Roma
Day 13
Amalfi Coast – From Ancient Glories to Breezy Shores
Day 14
Amalfi Coast – The Jewel of Southern Italy
Day 15
Amalfi Coast – One Last Day on the Italian Peninsula
Day 16
Naples – Returning Home
Trip Highlights
- Spend your nights in the finest hotels and dine in the finest restaurants in Italy, from boutique darlings and home-style cuisine on Lake Como to lavish luxury and phenomenal fare in the heart of Rome
- Check out some of Italy’s greatest churches, from the Gothic detailing of the Duomo in Milan to the red-tiled dome and towering campanile of Florence’s Santa Maria del Fiore to the indescribable grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City
- Witness some of the greatest art the Western world has ever seen, like Leonardo’s incredible Last Supper fresco in Milan, the statues that line the Piazza della Signoria and fill the Uffizi in Florence, and Michelangelo’s unparalleled ceiling and altar frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
- Have the thrill of being led around romantic and one-of-a-kind Venice with an expert guide, regaling you with stories of this amazing city’s past while you marvel at the highlights of this magical metropolis
- Visit some of the smaller towns of Italy as you make your way across the country, stopping for a respite in the quaint and charming town of Verona and grabbing a bite of the best Italian food you’ve ever tasted in famed Bologna
- Explore the august past of incomparable Rome, from the glories of the Roman Forum to the treasures of the Vatican Museums to modern marvels like the Trevi Fountain and the Piazza Navona
- Enjoy three days in a resort area along the Amalfi Coast that’s been drawing royalty since the Roman Empire
- Cruise the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and discover the summer hideout of emperors and famous Romans at Capri, as well as the gorgeous Blue Grotto
Starting Price
$15,600 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.9 stars based on 6281 reviews.
Zicasso’s travel company was wonderful in planning our trip on short notice and in line with our requests and preferences. Their suggestions of what to do and where to stay were perfect. And when we accidentally got off on the wrong island, the travel company quickly got us new ferry tickets to get to the right place. It was all seamless.
Reviewed By Sherry G.
This trip was the greatest week of our lives! Everything planned was better than I could have imagined. The private drivers being coordinated behind the scenes made the trip so easy and removed all the stress of trying to navigate a new country. Every driver and our tour guide was so nice and I feel like we made friends with all of them.
My favorite part of the trip was definitely the cooking classes and that every tour was private and intimate for my wife and I. The connections Zicasso’s travel agent hooked us up with made the trip the most memorable experience. Our travel agent and the travel company took special care of all the tiny details of the trip; our hotel knew it was my birthday and had a special surprise for me! I’m beyond thankful for the perfect honeymoon they provided my wife and I.
Reviewed By Branson S.
The accommodations and private tours were worth the extra money. Our drivers were professional and helpful.
Reviewed By Claudia R.
The overall trip was great. The weather was terrific and the countries we visited had so much to see. Zicasso's tour company did a good job of balancing relaxation with fun. Each of the guides we had was so pleasant and shared so much information with us. They were very attentive to our needs.
Reviewed By Nisha V.
Wow, where to begin. This trip was an absolute dream.
When I first spoke to Zicasso’s travel consultant, I told her my main travel concern: traveling with nine- and 15-year-old boys as a single mom in Italy. I was excited to take the trip with them, but I really needed something that was meticulously planned to take away the nerves of having to navigate alone with two kids. She listened and executed the most beautiful trip.
She planned activities that captured the attention and imagination of a fourth grader and a teenager. And the experiences were unique. Probably the highlight of the trip was a truffle hunt with the hunter and his dog in the countryside outside of Florence. My oldest wants to move to Florence and start hunting! We had a personalized cooking class, a private Vespa tour of Rome, and a delicious and informative art and food tour, among other amazing experiences. As we were sending photos back home, I got so many requests for our itinerary because it was so special and unique. Both boys were hard-pressed to choose which part they liked best.
The hotels she selected were beautiful, comfortable, and right in the heart of the cities and attractions we wanted to see. When we encountered a small hiccup (by our hotel, not our travel agent), I contacted her and she responded right away, getting us a free room upgrade and free dinner! We felt very taken care of.
Aside from the amazing activities and locations we saw, the trip was fantastic because everything was so seamless. We always had a private driver arranged, pre-booked train tickets, and even someone to make sure we made it on time for our flight home. I never had to worry about a thing. It was also telling that every tour guide we interacted with had only glowing things to say about our travel agent and her keen attention to detail and organization.
If you're planning on visiting Italy, this travel company is the travel agency you need to select. It takes any of the stress and guesswork out of the travel process, and all you have to do is show up and enjoy.
Thank you so much! You helped us make some amazing memories!
Stephanie
Reviewed By Stephanie S.
This was possibly the best vacation we have ever taken. A fitting trip to mark our 25th anniversary, we will remember our days in Positano and Sorrento forever. Everything was perfect and the service and support were extraordinary.
Zicasso's travel specialist and the other people were always super-helpful and friendly. The hotels they chose for us in particular were exactly what we wanted. I can’t think of a single issue. Transport, transfers, etc., were perfect. The only bad part was that we had to return to normal life afterwards! We highly recommend our travel company to anyone! Grazie mille!
Reviewed By Mauro A.