Lights, music, mouth-watering aromas, and immersive tradition create an unforgettable holiday season during your 14-day Christmas in Italy trip. Travel to the heart of the Christian world with Mass at the Vatican. Wander the customary canals of Venice on a gondola. Embrace Tuscany’s culinary traditions and sample Prosecco’s bubbly texture. From vibrant holiday markets to charismatic medieval towns, you can embrace winter’s beauty and the Christmas spirit in Italy.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Rome - Welcome to the Layered Eternal City
Rome is a beautiful mixture of contemporary life and haunting ruins brought into intense focus during the Christmas season. With romantic lights dangling over the cobblestone streets and hints of the ancient world emerging around every corner, the city’s undeniable charisma will welcome you upon your arrival. Your private transfer will escort you into the heart of the city, where you will have the day at your leisure. With much more to enjoy, you can spend your time in the Christmas Market in Piazza Navona, where spiced aromas meet the lively ambiance interspersed with vintage collections and holiday decor.
What's Included:
Day 2
Rome - Enjoy the Beauty of Imperial Rome
Day 3
Rome - Revel in Classic Beauty and the Vatican
Day 4
Rome - Experience Christian Rome
Day 5
Rome - Embrace Christmas Day in Rome
Day 6
Rome - Rome with Endless Possibilities
Day 7
Venice - Travel to Venice at your Leisure
Day 8
Venice - Indulge in the Classic City at your Pace
Day 9
Siena - Discover the Spirit of Tuscany
Day 10
Siena - Find Elusive Local Flavors of Italy
Day 11
Florence - Savor Medieval and Renaissance Tuscany
Day 12
Florence - Delight in the Majesty of Florence
Day 13
Florence - Relax in Florence at your Leisure
Day 14
Florence - Depart for Home
Trip Highlights
- Indulge in the cozy and alluring ambiance of Rome during the Christmas Season when participating in Mass at the Vatican
- Embrace the enticing earthy flavors of Tuscany embodied by the elusive truffle found during a private truffle hunt
- Witness the impressive beauty of the Vatican Museum captured in the famous images of the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Room
- Bask in the charming ambiance of rolling hills and historic walls when visiting the medieval towns of Tuscany
- Discover the tremendous drama of the past during a private exploration of Rome’s imperial history that reveals the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
- Uncover the ancient beauty of imperial Italy on a tour of Tivoli to wander the walkways and ruins of Hadrian’s Villa
- Celebrate the flavors of Venice and Veneto with a delicious Prosecco wine tour and tasting to enjoy the essential flavors of the region
- Venture underground on the edges of Rome to explore the famous catacombs that capture early-Christian ritual and reveals a connection to early saints
- Revel in the quintessential Venetian experience of a gondola ride through the serene canals of the floating city
- Enjoy a unique perspective of Venetian history and heritage with a tour of Murano, Burano, and Torcello to visit the lagoon’s islands and witness traditional glassblowing
Starting Price
$13,300 per person (excluding international flights)
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 this Travel Agency
4.78 stars based on 600 reviews.
The trip was good.
Reviewed By Denise M.
This trip exceeded our expectations. Every day was delightful, organized, and fun. We appreciated the daily texts with contact information and times. The accommodations were excellent. Zicasso's travel company, and our travel designer in particular, made the planning process very easy.
Reviewed By Kathleen D.
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Reviewed By Kim P.
The trip was very precise to our needs and what we were looking for as an experience. All the drivers, guides, and hotel staff were professional, courteous, and helpful. We had a great time due to all the attention we received and communication with Zicasso's travel company was excellent.
Reviewed By Purnima W.
The trip was great. Zicasso's travel expert did a good job in putting our trip together. The tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Tour pick-ups and hotel/airport transfers were handled efficiently. We appreciated that the travel company was always available by text to handle any questions/concerns.
To have more time to review our final travel documents, it would have been helpful to have received them sooner than a week prior to our departure.
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