After the breakfast you can enjoy a  2-hour private walking tour of Venice with an expert English speaking guide. Discover the major highlights of Venice without walking into any museum or church., walk the back streets of Venice between venues to enjoy hidden secrets and squares, see major highlights of Venice from St. Mark's Basilica to Rialto Bridge. Learn about the different districts, meet some of Venice’s influential rulers, see evidence of its maritime past and discover the prestigious role of the all-important procurators of San Marco. Learn about some of the best-known sights in Venice including the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. You will hear about some of the magnificent artworks that grace the Accademia, learn about the origins of Venetian masks that are still worn at Carnevale. Understand how the Bridge of Sighs got its name, and stand spellbound before some of the world’s most outstanding ecclesiastical artworks.  See the splendid St Mark’s Basilica from the outside, and also hear the story behind the Roman bronze statues of the Horses of Saint Mark. Then, from St Mark’s Square dive down the lesser-known alleyways to emerge in peaceful plazas lined with faded grandeur. Stroll along little-known backstreets of the real Venice observing local life and soak up the atmosphere in secret tree-lined squares bordered by charming pavement cafés.

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Dinner and dinner on your own.

Overnight at the hotel in Venice

Other available suggested experience (optional, quoted on request): 

The Venetian Lagoon's islands and Glassblowing art experience

A 6-hour private boat tour, a tailor-made experience to discover the secrets of the lagoon with the English speaking guide, to immerse yourself in the dreamy landscapes of the Venetian Lagoon, with its varied landscape, its famous islands like Murano, Burano and Torcello, or its more hidden corners, linked to the cultural history and beauty of Venice. See a different side of the city as you cruise around the islands.  

Murano is famous for the glass-making production of the  Venetian glass. The island is a center of glassblowing since more than 800 years. Private Glassblowing art experience immerse deep into the magic secret of Murano glass, the mastery of the glass masters and their breathless artistic creations in one of the famous glass factory of Murano to assist to a real production process and creation of hand-made glass artworks using ancient traditional methods and explanation of all each stage of the manufacturing process. You will see an actual production line at one of the top glass factories which is active in artistic Murano glass for more than 75 years, creating exclusive glass objects of the highest quality, thanks to the skilled craftsmanship of its glass masters and to the collaboration with many artists and designers. You will be revealed the secrets of production and explain to you the difference between industrial and real hand-made Murano glass. The visit takes about 45 mins, excluding the time spent in the showrooms  where you will discover the amazing variety of colors and glass design.  The tour continues to Burano is a magnificent island by itself. It is a colourful fairytale in real life. Houses on the island are painted with astonishing bright colours. You can enjoy the special vibes of the island and snap photos of picturesque Burano and spot landmarks like Devil's Bridge. Points of interest are the brightest house, the most beautiful house, local pastry shop, falling tower, lace production, and the atmosphere. We will help you to discover all the most interesting places. The last island of the tour is Torcello which is the island where Venice was established many years ago and learn about the islands’ rich history and craft-making heritage. Point of interest is Attila’s throne. There are not so many things to do but it is very beautiful to cruise on a boat through the island.  Lunch on your own in one of the restaurants on Burano or Torcello, famous a sthe best fish restaurants in this area. This tour is the perfect mix of power and quietness, fully respecting the environment and onboard safety for sailing without worries, while relaxing and enjoying an unforgettable tour. 

After the breakfast you can enjoy a Venetian mask experience that will let you discover mask secrets and its strong bond with the Carnival. You can learn the art of mask making with the best craftsmen and expert mask maker in Venice, who will guide you in hands-on workshops for creating masks suitable for all ages to the final decoration of the typical Venetian carnival masks. You may choose your favourite mask among the ones at disposal, and unbridle your creativity. A unique experience to learn the traditional technique and realize yourself a beautiful souvenir to take home in a one-to-one experience with local artisans. This experience you will let you bring back home your splendid and authentic handmade Venetian mask with the satisfaction to have approached the age-old techniques and secrets of one true Venetian tradition.

At the end of the tour return to the hotel.

Lunch and dinner on your own, we'll suggest you some nice restaurants.

Overnight at the hotel in Venice.

Other available suggested experience (optional, quoted on request): 

The hidden Venice Experience

In this 4-hour walking private tour of Hidden Venice, your professional English speaking licensed guide will embark you on an off the beaten path walking tour of the city. You will not spend much time in the area of St Mark's Square/Basilica/Doge's Palace or at the Rialto Bridge, instead you will visit some of our guides' favorite corners, where the pulse of the real Venice beats in the hurried stride of the Venetians and where few tourists tread. The hidden points of interest (bridges, small museums, secret gardens).

Venice off the beaten track

This 3-hour private tour is an introduction walk into the non-touristy areas of Venice. There are actually two Venices: the touristy and the real one, two worlds apart, so different but so close one to the other. This tour will take you to those areas which are never touched by the mass-tourism but are nevertheless reach in history, art, and local flavor. Forget the hustle and bustle of the classical touristy spots and walk around into those silent, quiet areas where you will able to feel Venice's beating heart. The tour covers the less known areas in between Santa Croce, San Polo and Dorsoduro districts.

After the breakfast you can enjoy the full day at your leisure.

Lunch  and dinner on your own.

Overnight at the hotel in Venice.

Other available suggested experience (optional, quoted on request): 

Following the traces of music in Venice

This 2-hour private guided tour is about the life of the most famous musician of Venice, Antonio Vivaldi, composer of the Four Season, the tour will take you through the area of the city related to the Venetian celebrated musician.  The tour also includes the  visit to the worldmost renowned landmarks in the history of music:  La Fenice Opera House (entrance ticket included).  Built in 1792, Venice Opera House  was destroyed by a fire twice, rebuilt after the last disastrous fire of January 29th 1996. The tour will make us retracing the ups and downs of this historical sanctuary of the “bel canto”. We’ll breath the atmosphere of a stage that saw passionate performances of stars like Maria Callas and Luciano Pavarotti.

The Carnival Venetian Costumes Experience

A 4-hour private tour starting with the transfer from your hotel by private water taxi to a famous Venetian Atelier where you'll find more than thousand historic costumes, accessories, headgear and capes cared for in every detail and enriched with precious fabrics, feathers, gold leaf, pearls and crystals in the Venetian style of the 18th century. The staff of the atelier will be at your disposal to help you in choosing and wearing the costume and accessories that you prefer. Once you are ready and elegantly dressed like a noble venetian, a professional photographer will be there for you to capture this unique experience. It will be much fun and you'll bring home unique memories to cherish and show. After a 30 minutes photo session inside the atelier and in the nice spots outside (professional photographer is also available on request), we will enjoy a Venetian aperitif (Spritz and Cicchetti) and then a private water taxi will take you back to your hotel in Venice.

After the breakfast it's time to move on to Florence. You'll travel aboard of Frecciarossa high speed train. Arrival in Florence and check-in at the hotel.

Florence is a city whose charm and splendid past have remained unaltered. It continues to enchant, by means of its artistic masterpieces, colored marbles and architectural works that evoke the pomp and circumstance that it bore as the leading city that developed the art and culture dictums of the Renaissance. 

The beating heart of Florence is Piazza del Duomo, with its monumental complex of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore surmounted by Brunelleschi's majestic dome

Piazza della Signoria represents the historical hub of civil and political life, and hosts the 13th-Century Loggia dei Lanzi, the Fountain of Neptune and the Palazzo della Signoria or Palazzo Vecchio, one of the city’s most symbolic monuments. Not to forget Pitti Palace and the Uffizi Gallery.

Dinner and lunch on your own.

Overnight at the hotel in Florence.

After the breakfast it's time to enjoy the Florence historical centre walking guided tour . This 3-hour tour will let you experience Florence and all its artistic beauties and discover the historical events that have transformed Florence into an open-air museum. The Florence historical city centre is very rich in artistic treasures: monuments, historical palaces, beautiful statues, bridges and fountains, gorgeous basilicas. The tour itinerary includes: the Duomo complex of Santa Maria del Fiore (the Cathedral, Giotto's tower-bell, the Baptistery); Piazza della Signoria to admire Palazzo Vecchio and the stautes under the Loggia de' Lanzi; Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Pitti to see the majestic Pitti Palace, the countryside Medici's family residence and Uffizi Gallery entrance ticket with headphone guide. 

Rest of the day at leisure.

Lunch and dinner on your own.

Overnight at the hotel in Florence.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Full day to explore Florence on your own or take an optional tour. 

Lunch and dinner on your own or take the optional proposed.

Overnight at the hotel in Florence.

Other available suggested experiences (optional, quoted on request): 

Art Experience in Florence

Enjoy a 3-hour introduction to painting or sculpting, all materials included, no prior knowledge or experience is required. Your professors are both alumni of The Florence Academy of Art and it is the academic training from life in the traditional methods and techniques combined with their over 30 years of experience which has provided a solid foundation for the development of their works and for their teaching. Immerse yourself in ideas and see your world in new ways through art. In this experience you will learn directly from artists, look closely at works. This experience offers an in-depth, hands-on look at the materials, techniques, and approaches. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of artists’ practices, you’ll also explore some of their diverse approaches to pressing issues and questions of our time. You’ll gain confidence to look at contemporary art wherever you encounter it and make connections to your own life or creative practice. Life in Florence, Italy provides constant inspiration through the people, the architecture, the art and the history and also allows for interaction with other artists and artisans who value the traditional approaches to their craft.

Personal shopping service in Florence

It saves your precious time. We base each fashion purchase and recommendation on your style preferences. Our Personal Shoppers are available for you anytime to make your life more pleasurable and they understand the need to communicate and respect time requirements.

After the breakfast it's time to leave Florence and  enjoy a  full day  guided tour of Siena, San Gimignano . This lovely, romantic trip from Florence to Siena, to get the most of Tuscany and visit San Gimignano, live and unforgettable experience in the Chianti region. The area of Siena and San Gimignano, as the entire Chianti territory, has maintained an ancestral atmosphere that calls to mind the splendors of the past. Nowadays these cities are must-see locations for the discerning visitor who wishes to discover their unspoilt beauty. The day trip will start with Monteriggioni, a perfect preserved medieval castle, also worldwide known for its countryside of unrivalled charm, where woods alternate with vineyards and olive groves, in a landscape dotted with churches, farmhouses and villas. Next on our itinerary is Siena and its attractions. You will be enchanted by the splendid Cathedral built in a Romanesque/Gothic style and by the Palazzo Comunale (town hall). This palace is situated in the picturesque Piazza del Campo, in which the famous Palio takes place every year. Time for lunch with local product buffet with 3 courses menu. The pastry chef will show you how to make typical senese sweets. Free time for shopping. We will then reach San Gimignano. Declared by UNESCO to be a world heritage site, is also called the “city of the beautiful towers”: here you can still admire the 14 towers. The tour of the Chianti Classico  will give you the opportunity to enjoy beautiful landscapes from knolls, streets and piazzas. 

Dinner on your own.

Overnight at the hotel in Siena

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Siena is likely Italy's loveliest medieval city, and a trip worth making even if you are in Tuscany for just a few days. Today, after breakfast, enjoy the sightseeing of this fantastic city with the English speaking guide and admire the splendid Cathedral built in a Romanesque/Gothic style and by the Palazzo Comunale (town hall). This palace is situated in the picturesque Piazza del Campo, in which the famous Palio takes place every year. Movie audiences worldwide can see Siena and the Palio in the James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace.

The rest of the day is at your leisure. Lunch on your own.

Enjoy dinner at a Medieval restaurant and live an authentic experience.

Overnight at the hotel in Siena.