The golden heritages - Rome, Florence & Venice
The golden heritages itinerary
BRIEF DESCRIPTION

10 days / 9 night
from May to Sept
Starting day: Monday
You will get to know the rich heritage of the Italian capital of Rome, passing through the characteristic city of Florence with its San Lorenzo Market and the typical “Buchetto” from which you will taste an excellent wine and then conclude your Italian stay in the Venice lagoon, with the golds of the Doge’s Palace and good prosecco accompanied by the classic Venetian “cicchetti”.
Suggested travel schedule
a quick summary day per day of the travel plan we designed for you
Suggested travel schedule
a quick summary day per day of the travel plan we designed for you
Welcome to Italy! At your arrival at Fiumicino airport, meet your driver for a private transfer to reach your hotel in Rome.
Accommodation and relax.
After your check-in and some time to take a break after your flight, meet your assistant for a briefing to show to you the itinerary and have a welcome dinner in Rome.
Then return to your hotel and overnight in Rome.
Meet your driver and guide in the hotel lobby and start your private tour to discover the Vatican Museums.
The Vatican Museums are some of the largest museums in the world with an enormous collection that varies from ancient Roman and Egyptian artefacts, religious objects, beautifully painted rooms and even modern art. The 26 different museums of the Vatican are housed in a complex of multiple Apostolic palaces, and are by far the most popular museum destination in Rome, in part because of the famous Sistine Chapel. During your visit, you will marvel at the many art treasures that the popes have collected in 54 halls since the 16th century.
The absolute highlight of the route through the Vatican museums is a visit to the Sistine Chapel (‘Capella Sistina’). The name is derived from the founder of the chapel, pope Sixtus IV. The impressive ceiling of this 15th-century Sistine Chapel was painted in the 16th century by Michelangelo. It portrays the story of creation, the great flood and other scenes. The side walls are equally beautiful with paintings of the life of Jesus made by Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, Perugino, Pinturicchio and others. The wall behind the alter shows Michelangelo’s painting of the ‘Last Judgement’. The Sistine Chapel is mostly known for being the space where the cardinals meet for conclave when electing a new pope. When a new pope is being elected, smoke comes from the chapel’s chimney twice a day. White smoke means a new pope has been elected, while black smoke means the cardinals were not yet successful in their mission.
After these 4 hours of guided visit, return to your hotel by private transfer.
Overnight in Rome.
Meet your driver and guide to discover the heart of Rome with the Colosseum.
Walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators and retrace 3,000 years of history with this 4-hour tour of the city’s illustrious past as capital of the ancient Roman Empire. You will visit the Colosseum, whose construction was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian as a gift for the Romans and then became the stage of cruel gladiator games, and the Roman Forum archeological area, the monumental maze of public and religious buildings that used to be the political, social and commercial hub of the empire. From the Palatine we will descend into the valley occupied by the Roman Forum, which together with the area of the Imperial Forums, constituted the beating heart and monumental center of ancient Rome. Our guide will lead you along the Via Sacra, the road of processions and triumphs where you will hear details about daily life, anecdotes about famous politicians and ancient legends. You will also get to know the most prestigious buildings in the square such as the Curia, the official seat of the Roman senators, which has survived intact; the rostrum stands from where heated political speeches were delivered; the rally or the area intended for the elections of magistrates and the imposing triumphal arches.
You will also discover what pastimes the young people practiced at the time thanks to the graffiti engraved on the steps of the Basilica Iulia reproducing the gaming, the events linked to one of the most famous and admired men of Rome Julius Caesar, to whom Augustus after death dedicated a temple. You cannot miss a visit to the temple and the house of the Vestals with details on the life of these special priestesses considered sacred. Included in the tour is the walking tour to the heart of Rome where you will end with a gelato tasting.
After this full day excursion, return to your hotel by private transfer.
Overnight in Rome.
Meet your driver in your hotel lobby in Rome and transfer to Roma Termini Station.
1st class train from Rome to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station. On arriving at Firenze station, meet your driver for a private transfer to your Hotel in Florence.
After your check-in and some time to take a breath after your trip, meet your assistant for a welcome dinner in Florence.
Then independent return to your hotel and overnight in Florence.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby in Florence and start your private guided tour.
Your experience begins in the Florence Accademia, where you’ll skip the lines to take in Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the jaw-dropping David. As you admire this larger-than-life statue, your expert guide will explain what makes it one of the greatest sculptures ever – and why Michelangelo was prouder of this than his work in the Sistine Chapel.
Your Florence tour continues with a walking tour of the city with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly known as Florence Duomo. This incredible church was built in 1436 and still boasts one of the largest domes in the entire world. The story of how the dome was built is one of the greatest epics of the Italian Renaissance.
You will explore the third great wonder of Florence: its streets. Your guided walking tour takes you first to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo’s David was originally supposed to stand. He was quickly relocated, but you can still see a replica at the entrance to the titanic Palazzo Vecchio.
Standing in the shadow of this fortress-like palace, your guide will teach you about the Medici; the family of bankers who underwrote the Renaissance – it wasn’t all sweetness and patronage with them though. Your guide has some shocking tales to tell.
From Piazza Signoria you’ll discover the greatest Uffizzi art Gallery. by the Uffizi Gallery and of course, the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s most picturesque bridge. As you walk, your guide will tell you the stories that bring the city to life around you. And with headsets for every guest, you’ll be able to hear them crystal clear. They’ll also give you great restaurant recommendations and other tips to help you get the most from the rest of your time here.
At the end of your guided tour, independent return to your hotel.
Overnight in Florence.
Meet your guide in the hotel Lobby and start your Market tour.
Tuscany is a paradise for foodies! It is the home of many typical dishes and products such as Fiorentina, Mugello tortelli with potatoes and ragù, pecorino di cave and Chianti. There is no better place to discover the secrets of Tuscan gastronomy than the San Lorenzo market, the largest market in Florence, the perfect place for a food and wine tour in the city.
The market tells endless stories about Tuscany, its traditions, history and inhabitants. During our food and wine tour at the market we will discover together the secrets of the local gastronomic tradition. At the same time we will learn many curiosities about the history of Florence such as the rivalry between Florence and Pisa or the invention of ice cream.
During the visit you will stop at the greengrocers to discover the local products that give life to the delicious Tuscan dishes: pappa al pomodoro, panzanella, ribollita; you will discover Laudemio, the extra virgin olive oil produced only by some Tuscan farms. Finally, you will stop at a trusted cheesemonger to taste pecorino and different types of Tuscan cured meats and cheeses.
You will end the Market tour with a wine tasting from the typical Florentine “Buchetto”, small openings present on numerous Florentine noble palaces, once used for the retail sale of flasks of wine.
After your Market tour, independent return to your hotel.
Overnight in Florence.
Meet your driver at the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station.
1st class train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station to Venezia Santa Lucia Station. On arriving at Venezia station, meet your assistant for a private transfer by water taxi to your Hotel in Venice.
After your check-in and some time to take a break after your trip, meet your assistant for a welcome dinner in Venice.
Then independent return to your hotel and overnight in Venice.
Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and start your full day tour in Venice.
A tour that allows you to immerse yourself in the heart of the history and past of Venice. Explore the symbols of Venice: the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica.
The Doge’s Palace is one of the most important symbols of Venice. For centuries, it was the seat of Venetian political power. In its majestic rooms, the Doge and his Council governed the fate of the Serenissima surrounded by works of art and frescoes. Visiting the halls of power, among stuccoed rooms and hundreds of artistic masterpieces, you will be amazed by the richness of the details of the Golden Staircase, you will relive the anguish of the prisoners by crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, in which you will see how the prisoners of the Serenissima Republic lived there.
Inside the Palace you can admire works by famous artists such as Tintoretto, Veronese and other important masters.
Basilica of San Marco represents the place where Eastern and Western architecture collide with each other, majestic in its external spaces as is the history it has witnessed over time.
Here you can learn about the thousand-year history of Venice, of San Marco and how his remains found eternal rest there.
A tour not only to see Venice but also to experience the city through its history and glorious past.
After your full day experience, independent return to your hotel.
Overnight in Venice.
The morning will be at your leisure to explore the city yourself.
At the end of the day, you will discover the city from the water through a gondola ride with your assistant.
The gondola is one of the most important symbols of Venice, emblematic and mysterious in its origins. Not everyone knows that in the beginning this unique vessel was very different from the one that can be admired today. It has gone through numerous changes over time along with the city with which it is associated. The history of the gondola is in fact deeply linked to that of Venice.
Considered one of the most beautiful and elegant boats, the gondola is built with unique techniques and each component contains an intrinsic meaning. For example, the iron on the bow has six “combs” which symbolically represent the six districts of Venice. The function of this iron part of the gondola is to balance the weight of the gondolier and is shaped like an “S” to represent the sinuous path of the Grand Canal.
After your gondola ride you will continue with the popular Venetian aperitif.
Will be offered you a well-balanced selection of local wines paired with the right cicchetti (tapas) of the day.
You will try, also, 2 different drinks: 1 prosecco, 1 dry red or white wine served with the traditional Venetian tapas with fish and vegs, but also bread, cured meats and cheese.
Then independent return to your hotel in Venice.
Overnight in Venice.
Meet your driver at the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Venice Airport.
Hotel 4 ⭐️ options (or equivalent)
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Rome
Nh Hotel Collection Roma Vittorio Veneto
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Florence
Hotel Executive
-
Venice
Hotel Ca' Dei Conti
Land services (incluDED)
- Accommodation as per Hotel Table
- Daily breakfast
- Arrival and departure private transfers
- Private transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome
- Private transfer from Hotel in Rome to Vatican
- Private transfer from Vatican to Hotel in Rome
- Private transfer from Hotel in Rome to the heart of Rome
- Private transfer from Colosseum to Hotel in Rome
- Private transfer from Hotel in Rome to Rome Termini station
- Private transfer from Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station to Hotel in Florence
- Private transfer from Hotel in Florence to Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station
- Fully escorted private transfer from Venezia Santa Lucia station to Hotel in Venice
- Fully escorted private transfer from Hotel in Venice to Venice Airport
Experiences (included)
LAZIO
- Welcome dinner in Rome (drinks included)
- Gelato tasting during your walking tour in Rome
TUSCANY
- Welcome dinner in Florence (drinks included)
- Market tour with Buchetto wine tasting in Florence
veneto
- Welcome dinner in Venice (drinks included)
- Cicchetti and wine tasting in Venice
GUIDED TOURS & Assistances (INCLUDED)
- 2hrs - Assistance upon arrival with briefing in Hotel in Rome
- 4hrs - HD guided tour at Vatican Museums with entrance fees
- 8hrs - FD walking tour of the heart of Rome and Colosseum with entrance fees
- 2hrs - Assistance upon arrival in Hotel in Florence
- 8hrs - FD guided tour of Florence, with Uffizzi and Accademia entrance fees
- 4hrs - HD San Lorenzo Market tour
- 2hrs - Assistance upon arrival in Hotel in Venice
- 8hrs - FD guided tour of Venice, with Basilica of San Marco and Doge’s Palace entrance fees
- 30 minutes – Gondola Ride tour
- 4hrs - Assistance in Venice for gondola ride and cicchetti with wine tasting
Train tickets (INCLUDED)
- High-speed train 1st class ticket from Roma Termini station to Firenze Santa Maria station
- Hight-speed train 1st class ticket from Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
Not included
- Everything not mentioned under “INCLUDED”
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Drinks not mentioned in the lunch and experiences and aperitifs
- Tips
- City taxes are not included and must be paid directly in the hotel upon arrival in €
Welcome to Italy! At your arrival at Fiumicino airport, meet your driver for a private transfer to reach your hotel in Rome.
Accommodation and relax.
After your check-in and some time to take a break after your flight, meet your assistant for a briefing to show to you the itinerary and have a welcome dinner in Rome.
Then return to your hotel and overnight in Rome.
Meet your driver and guide in the hotel lobby and start your private tour to discover the Vatican Museums.
The Vatican Museums are some of the largest museums in the world with an enormous collection that varies from ancient Roman and Egyptian artefacts, religious objects, beautifully painted rooms and even modern art. The 26 different museums of the Vatican are housed in a complex of multiple Apostolic palaces, and are by far the most popular museum destination in Rome, in part because of the famous Sistine Chapel. During your visit, you will marvel at the many art treasures that the popes have collected in 54 halls since the 16th century.
The absolute highlight of the route through the Vatican museums is a visit to the Sistine Chapel (‘Capella Sistina’). The name is derived from the founder of the chapel, pope Sixtus IV. The impressive ceiling of this 15th-century Sistine Chapel was painted in the 16th century by Michelangelo. It portrays the story of creation, the great flood and other scenes. The side walls are equally beautiful with paintings of the life of Jesus made by Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, Perugino, Pinturicchio and others. The wall behind the alter shows Michelangelo’s painting of the ‘Last Judgement’. The Sistine Chapel is mostly known for being the space where the cardinals meet for conclave when electing a new pope. When a new pope is being elected, smoke comes from the chapel’s chimney twice a day. White smoke means a new pope has been elected, while black smoke means the cardinals were not yet successful in their mission.
After these 4 hours of guided visit, return to your hotel by private transfer.
Overnight in Rome.
Meet your driver and guide to discover the heart of Rome with the Colosseum.
Walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators and retrace 3,000 years of history with this 4-hour tour of the city’s illustrious past as capital of the ancient Roman Empire. You will visit the Colosseum, whose construction was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian as a gift for the Romans and then became the stage of cruel gladiator games, and the Roman Forum archeological area, the monumental maze of public and religious buildings that used to be the political, social and commercial hub of the empire. From the Palatine we will descend into the valley occupied by the Roman Forum, which together with the area of the Imperial Forums, constituted the beating heart and monumental center of ancient Rome. Our guide will lead you along the Via Sacra, the road of processions and triumphs where you will hear details about daily life, anecdotes about famous politicians and ancient legends. You will also get to know the most prestigious buildings in the square such as the Curia, the official seat of the Roman senators, which has survived intact; the rostrum stands from where heated political speeches were delivered; the rally or the area intended for the elections of magistrates and the imposing triumphal arches.
You will also discover what pastimes the young people practiced at the time thanks to the graffiti engraved on the steps of the Basilica Iulia reproducing the gaming, the events linked to one of the most famous and admired men of Rome Julius Caesar, to whom Augustus after death dedicated a temple. You cannot miss a visit to the temple and the house of the Vestals with details on the life of these special priestesses considered sacred. Included in the tour is the walking tour to the heart of Rome where you will end with a gelato tasting.
After this full day excursion, return to your hotel by private transfer.
Overnight in Rome.
Meet your driver in your hotel lobby in Rome and transfer to Roma Termini Station.
1st class train from Rome to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station. On arriving at Firenze station, meet your driver for a private transfer to your Hotel in Florence.
After your check-in and some time to take a breath after your trip, meet your assistant for a welcome dinner in Florence.
Then independent return to your hotel and overnight in Florence.
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby in Florence and start your private guided tour.
Your experience begins in the Florence Accademia, where you’ll skip the lines to take in Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the jaw-dropping David. As you admire this larger-than-life statue, your expert guide will explain what makes it one of the greatest sculptures ever – and why Michelangelo was prouder of this than his work in the Sistine Chapel.
Your Florence tour continues with a walking tour of the city with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly known as Florence Duomo. This incredible church was built in 1436 and still boasts one of the largest domes in the entire world. The story of how the dome was built is one of the greatest epics of the Italian Renaissance.
You will explore the third great wonder of Florence: its streets. Your guided walking tour takes you first to Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Michelangelo’s David was originally supposed to stand. He was quickly relocated, but you can still see a replica at the entrance to the titanic Palazzo Vecchio.
Standing in the shadow of this fortress-like palace, your guide will teach you about the Medici; the family of bankers who underwrote the Renaissance – it wasn’t all sweetness and patronage with them though. Your guide has some shocking tales to tell.
From Piazza Signoria you’ll discover the greatest Uffizzi art Gallery. by the Uffizi Gallery and of course, the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s most picturesque bridge. As you walk, your guide will tell you the stories that bring the city to life around you. And with headsets for every guest, you’ll be able to hear them crystal clear. They’ll also give you great restaurant recommendations and other tips to help you get the most from the rest of your time here.
At the end of your guided tour, independent return to your hotel.
Overnight in Florence.
Meet your guide in the hotel Lobby and start your Market tour.
Tuscany is a paradise for foodies! It is the home of many typical dishes and products such as Fiorentina, Mugello tortelli with potatoes and ragù, pecorino di cave and Chianti. There is no better place to discover the secrets of Tuscan gastronomy than the San Lorenzo market, the largest market in Florence, the perfect place for a food and wine tour in the city.
The market tells endless stories about Tuscany, its traditions, history and inhabitants. During our food and wine tour at the market we will discover together the secrets of the local gastronomic tradition. At the same time we will learn many curiosities about the history of Florence such as the rivalry between Florence and Pisa or the invention of ice cream.
During the visit you will stop at the greengrocers to discover the local products that give life to the delicious Tuscan dishes: pappa al pomodoro, panzanella, ribollita; you will discover Laudemio, the extra virgin olive oil produced only by some Tuscan farms. Finally, you will stop at a trusted cheesemonger to taste pecorino and different types of Tuscan cured meats and cheeses.
You will end the Market tour with a wine tasting from the typical Florentine “Buchetto”, small openings present on numerous Florentine noble palaces, once used for the retail sale of flasks of wine.
After your Market tour, independent return to your hotel.
Overnight in Florence.
Meet your driver at the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station.
1st class train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station to Venezia Santa Lucia Station. On arriving at Venezia station, meet your assistant for a private transfer by water taxi to your Hotel in Venice.
After your check-in and some time to take a break after your trip, meet your assistant for a welcome dinner in Venice.
Then independent return to your hotel and overnight in Venice.
Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and start your full day tour in Venice.
A tour that allows you to immerse yourself in the heart of the history and past of Venice. Explore the symbols of Venice: the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica.
The Doge’s Palace is one of the most important symbols of Venice. For centuries, it was the seat of Venetian political power. In its majestic rooms, the Doge and his Council governed the fate of the Serenissima surrounded by works of art and frescoes. Visiting the halls of power, among stuccoed rooms and hundreds of artistic masterpieces, you will be amazed by the richness of the details of the Golden Staircase, you will relive the anguish of the prisoners by crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, in which you will see how the prisoners of the Serenissima Republic lived there.
Inside the Palace you can admire works by famous artists such as Tintoretto, Veronese and other important masters.
Basilica of San Marco represents the place where Eastern and Western architecture collide with each other, majestic in its external spaces as is the history it has witnessed over time.
Here you can learn about the thousand-year history of Venice, of San Marco and how his remains found eternal rest there.
A tour not only to see Venice but also to experience the city through its history and glorious past.
After your full day experience, independent return to your hotel.
Overnight in Venice.
The morning will be at your leisure to explore the city yourself.
At the end of the day, you will discover the city from the water through a gondola ride with your assistant.
The gondola is one of the most important symbols of Venice, emblematic and mysterious in its origins. Not everyone knows that in the beginning this unique vessel was very different from the one that can be admired today. It has gone through numerous changes over time along with the city with which it is associated. The history of the gondola is in fact deeply linked to that of Venice.
Considered one of the most beautiful and elegant boats, the gondola is built with unique techniques and each component contains an intrinsic meaning. For example, the iron on the bow has six “combs” which symbolically represent the six districts of Venice. The function of this iron part of the gondola is to balance the weight of the gondolier and is shaped like an “S” to represent the sinuous path of the Grand Canal.
After your gondola ride you will continue with the popular Venetian aperitif.
Will be offered you a well-balanced selection of local wines paired with the right cicchetti (tapas) of the day.
You will try, also, 2 different drinks: 1 prosecco, 1 dry red or white wine served with the traditional Venetian tapas with fish and vegs, but also bread, cured meats and cheese.
Then independent return to your hotel in Venice.
Overnight in Venice.
Meet your driver at the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Venice Airport.
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