Feel pleasure and passion with an Italy tour customized for a perfect week spent immersed in a dreamy atmosphere shaped by ancient ruins, breathtaking artwork, and enchanting hilltop towns. Bask in love and romance while strolling through the hidden Garden of Ninfa, embrace the marvelous view of the Tuscan countryside from a private veranda and dine beneath the glowing figures of angelic statues designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Italy will stir your love and satiate your desire during a week-long...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Rome – Arrive in Rome for a Romantic Four-Course Tiber Dinner Cruise
The churches in Rome create the skyline with elaborate domes and fascinating spires rising over the terracotta rooftops. The Eternal City shimmers with gold in the morning light and glows deep orange at sunset. Hidden gardens fill the air with the aromas of jasmine and orange while enticing restaurants hide within the cozy corners of historical buildings. Your private transfer will greet you at Rome Fiumicino Airport upon your arrival and escort you both to your gorgeous hotel that will combine the grandeur of antiquity with the luxury of modern amenities, embodying the brilliance of Rome. You will have time to explore the beauty of the cobblestone streets that wind around the historic city center at your leisure and eventually land at the Pantheon, one of the oldest surviving structures in the city dating back to the 1st century AD.
The dome has a diameter of more than 140 feet with a central opening that reaches nearly 30 feet wide, providing the only light source for the entire structure. The marble floors slope at a slight angle leading to the interior’s center, where a groove allowed rainwater to drain. A harmonious ambiance fills the gallery, deriving from the diameter of the dome and the height of the walls being of the same proportions. 16 massive concrete pillars support the portico in front of the large doors once draped in bronze.
In the early evening, you step onto the dock near the Sant’Angelo Bridge. The light casts a unique glow across the marble statues that frame the walkway above, with each figure designed by the master Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Board an elegant boat and set off on the Tiber River, the source of life and the heart of the Roman Empire. The glass windows provide ample views of the antique city and its fascinating architecture that rises over the elevated river banks, guiding your eyes from St. Mark’s Basilica to Sant’Angelo Castle. You can sit back and sip your wine as you enjoy the luscious aroma of simmering garlic and herbs while savoring the gentle sounds of the strumming guitar and the pleasure of the company you keep.
What's Included:
Day 2
Rome – Relish Ancient Rome at Sunrise and Tour the Vatican After Hours
Day 3
Rome – Visit Idyllic Tivoli and Enjoy the Serene Ambiance of the Garden of Ninfa
Day 4
Tuscany – Travel to Montepulciano and Pienza for a Day of Wine Tasting
Day 5
Tuscany – Discover Cortona and Arezzo with a Cooking Class in Siena
Day 6
Tuscany – Indulge in the Beauty and History Renaissance Florence
Day 7
Tuscany – Depart for Home
Trip Highlights
- Follow in the footsteps of Roman emperors at Hadrian’s villa in Tivoli, where the preserved gardens and artwork feels like a walk through time
- Experience Rome at dawn with the romantic city to yourself before exploring the ancient ruins in the light of the sunrise
- Embrace the charming ambiance of Cortona, an idyllic Tuscan town set atop a hill and surrounded by lush valleys
- Delight in the ample flavors of Tuscan wine during a private couple’s tutorial while in the gorgeous hilltop town of Montepulciano
- Embrace the beauty of Rome and the sites of the city while on a dinner cruise with live music, candlelight, and the distinctive charm of Rome
- Wander the gorgeous setting of the Garden of Ninfa and feel as though you are walking through a pastoral painting come to life
- Take part in a couple’s cooking class in Siena to learn rustic and delectable Tuscan recipes to take home with you as a memento of your time in Italy
Detailed Description
Italy is the ultimate destination for love and romance offering you the perfect Italian tour for a passionate week of exploration and discovery. Whether on the seven hills of Rome or around the rolling hills of Tuscany, the beauty, opulence, and preservation of Italian culture will provide an unforgettable immersive experience. Your journey begins with your arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport as your private transfer escorts you into the heart of the city with plenty of time to wander along the cobbled lanes and spectacular architecture before your multi-course dinner cruise down the Tiber River.
The Eternal City provides a captivating ambiance that you can feel from the moment you arrive, and you are soon whisked away to a world of rich history alongside an understanding of how to take pleasure in life’s little moments. Witness sunrise over the ancient ruins, relish an intimate tour of the Vatican Museum to view priceless works of Western European art and then travel to Tivoli and the Garden of Ninfa for the incredible insight into the faded remains of past grandeur.
Tuscany offers different scenery tinted with a similar allure as Rome. Medieval hilltop towns will captivate you with locals carrying on with age-old customs. Explore narrow cobbled lanes and elaborate churches, including the Renaissance architecture of Pienza. Learn about the wines of Val d’Orcia as you enjoy a couple’s wine tour in Montepulciano, and then dig your hands into soft flour while crafting fresh pasta under the guidance of a private chef. When in Florence, you can traverse the fairytale-like ambiance with wonder and explore the museums to find elaborate palaces hidden behind unassuming walls. When your perfect week comes to an end, you can extend your tour in Italy to spend more time in the elegance of Venice or visit the often-overlooked charms of Bologna. Consider learning more about our travelers’ best Italy vacation experiences by reading their Italy travel reviews.
Starting Price
$3,200 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 5951 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.