The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence at sunset.

Italian Vacation of a Lifetime: Venice, Milan, Florence, Rome

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Countries Visited

Italy

Places Visited

Venice, Milan, Florence, Rome

Suggested Duration

12 Days

This Italian vacation of a lifetime will take you on a 12-day journey through the most famous Italian cities as you will be wined and dined, and ultimately swept off your feet, immersing yourself in the wonders of Roman history and the romance of Venetian canals. Discover the iconic fashions of Milan and the graceful artistry of Florence. You set the pace and revel in the beauty of Italian splendor.

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Trip Highlights

  • Discover the charm and romance of Venice, from St. Mark’s Square to a serene gondola ride along the Grand Canal
  • Witness the remarkable size and imagery of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper in Milan
  • Stand beneath the Gothic edifice of the Milan Duomo to see the sensational detail of the celebrated architecture
  • Traverse the Renaissance streets, architecture, and art of Florence on a Segway tour
  • Experience the majesty of seeing Michelangelo’s David up close
  • Explore the fabulous medieval towns of the Tuscan countryside, showcasing how past and present quaintness can blend effortlessly
  • Revel in the treasured history and elegant masterworks of Rome, from the Sistine Chapel to Roman Forum

Detailed Description

Rome has the Colosseum, and Venice has gondolas. Milan has the Last Supper, and Florence has David. Each Italian city contains an iconic image filled with enchantment and exoticism, beckoning you to experience the majesty of history set in modern luxury on this Italian vacation of a lifetime. Follow in the footsteps of Roman emperors and window shop in a fashion capital. Sip local wine with a terrace view of lush rolling hills and relish a calming gondola ride during sunset. Italy is more than just romance or fashion, history or opulence, but is instead all of the above.

The journey begins with your arrival in Venice, the city of canals, and Carnival. Your private transfer meets you at the airport and escorts you across the waterway to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. You have two full days to discover the joys of Venice, whether on your own or on a private tour. Explore the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Square, cruise the canals on a gondola, and venture to the island of Murano to see how the famed Murano glass is made.

After Venice, your private transfer takes you to the central train station where you travel to the glamorous city of Milan. The remainder of the day is at your whim, showcasing the elegant Gothic cathedral and the city's chic ambiance. The following day is yours to discover the splendor of Milan, whether seeing da Vinci's Last Supper or heading into the Italian Alps to linger on the shores of a classic noble getaway at Lake Como.

Your private guide takes you to the train station, where you begin to make your way south to Florence. The Renaissance city brims with tremendous architecture filled with priceless artwork. Explore the city on a guided Segway tour through the historic city center. You make your way into the Tuscan hillsides outside of Florence to visit the stunning medieval towns of Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti. Continue to Pisa to see the world-famous Leaning Tower.

Then, continue south to Rome, where your private transfer meets you at the train station and takes you to your comfortable hotel in the heart of the old city. Rome is yours for two full days, allowing you the time to take in the exquisite Vatican Museum and discover the immensity of the Roman ruins, such as the Colosseum and Roman Forum. You could even take a tour to Pompeii or the island of Capri located in the Bay of Naples. On your final morning in Italy, your private transfer meets you at the hotel and escorts you to Rome Fiumicino International Airport for your flight home.

Starting Price

$5,600 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.

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The trip Zicasso's travel specialist arranged for us exceeded all our expectations. It was absolutely wonderful; not a single detail was overlooked. The hotels were excellent, the tours were great, and the drivers were always on time. I totally recommend Zicasso and the agency, and will undoubtedly use them for future travel plans.

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Zicasso's travel designer did a terrific job. We had the initial phone consult, after which she delivered a first draft of the itinerary. From there, she helped guide us through a few revisions until we got the details smoothed out. We are experienced travelers and can appreciate a well-constructed trip, and that's what our experience with our agent reflected.

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Italy Tour Review: Vatican, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pompeii,...

Zicasso's travel agency far exceeded our expectations. We had our five-year-old and 11-year-old children with us, so the tour guides and walking needed to be kid-friendly.

Our hotel in Rome was wonderful, the location was perfect, and they had good A/C and a breakfast buffet. There were plenty of great restaurants within easy walking distance, as well as the Vatican.

Our tour guide for the Colosseum and Roman Forum was great. Pompeii was amazing. Our tour guide was basically a celebrity down there and knew exactly how to take us around the ruins without ever waiting.

Tuscany was our favorite by far. We did a cheese-making experience and lunch that was super-cool. The kids got to play with the farm animals and the owners were so attentive and interesting. We did a cooking class with a chef that was the kids' favorite thing on the entire trip. I would make a point to book this experience; the kids still talk about it and wear the aprons around the house. The resort in Tuscany was nice. We had our own private pool, plus the resort pool, and could easily walk to a small local town with some great food.

Venice was good, but probably our least favorite on the trip. You have to walk a ton, which was difficult for the kids, but it's still worth experiencing.

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Zicasso's travel partner organized a fabulous trip for us to Italy. Everything from the minute we arrived in Venice to when we departed from Rome was perfectly arranged and seamless. Our hotels were superb! We so enjoyed all of the excursions/day trips.

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