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Florence, Italy

Classic Italy: Rome & Florence

7-day tailor-made tour from £2,195 pp incl. flights

Summary

Short description

Let private drivers, private tours and stays in some of the country's finest hotels showcase the best of Rome, Florence and Tuscany

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Highlights

  • Showcase the best of Florence and Rome on private tours
  • Travel in first class, with rail journeys and private drivers
  • Stay in two of Italy’s finest hotels
  • Discover the rural charms of Tuscany on an exclusive day trip
  • Taste your way through one of Italy’s celebrated vineyards

In Brief

  • 3 Nights Rome
  • 3 Nights Florence

About

Recommended for:
City | Food & wine | History & culture | Honeymoon | Independent tour | Summer

This is your ultimate introduction to Italy’s fascinating heritage, civilisation-defining culture and world-famous culinary delights. Expert-led private tours will showcase Florence’s Renaissance beauty along with Rome’s wonders both ancient and artistic before you turn out to tour the Tuscan countryside, visiting medieval towns and tasting your way through the region’s famed vineyards. Along the way, you’ll travel in relaxed comfort, with First Class rail tickets, the services of private drivers and stays in two of the country’s finest hotels.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1
UK/Rome

Begin your Italian getaway with complimentary airport lounge access before your flight to Rome. On arrival, you'll be met by a private driver who'll bring you to your exclusive accommodation – the superb Baglioni Hotel Regina. Staying in Art Deco luxury where fine dining vies for your attention against spa indulgences, you'll be sited right among the movie-star cafés and restaurants of the leafy Via Veneto. The next-door Borghese Gardens making for a tranquil retreat from the city's bustle. Here, manicured flower beds lead between welcoming piazzas and world-class art galleries.

Stay: Baglioni Hotel Regina, Rome (Deluxe)

Days 2-3
Rome

While you'll have plenty of time to explore at your own pace, we've included a private walking tour so you can get your bearings. Your expert guide will bring the rich heritage of the Vatican's wonders to life, taking in its artistic treasures and the gilded wonders of St. Peter's Basilica before heading further back in time with the Colosseum. Then, there are the Baroque flourishes of the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona's eclectic collection of distinctive architecture and the Renaissance beauty of Capitoline Hill's Michelangelo-designed palaces. Don't also forget to take some time out with the city's gastronomic indulgences, showcased in everything from humble eateries to Michelin-starred restaurants.

Stay: Baglioni Hotel Regina, Rome (Deluxe)

Meals: B

Day 4
Florence

After breakfast, make your way to the station where you’ll board your First Class rail journey to Florence. You’ll arrive with plenty of time to explore this Renaissance gem where evocative narrow streets constantly surprise with stunning basilicas, world-class art galleries and grand medieval piazzas. Don’t miss out on the Galleria degli Uffizi and its Renaissance classics or the city’s cathedral whose intricately detailed pink, white and green marble façade is capped by a giant red-tiled dome. You'll overnight at the Relais Santa Croce – once an 18th century residence, now a refined and elegant hotel with frescoed ceilings and elegant, comfortable rooms.

Stay: Relais Santa Croce by Baglioni Hotels, Florence (Deluxe)

Meals: B

Day 5
Florence

On your second day in Florence you’ll have the choice of two tours. The first is a guided walk, taking in the skyline views from the Piazzale del Michelangelo, Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia and the 15th-century cathedral, resplendent in a multi-coloured marble façade and a giant brick dome. Then, with front-of-line entry, your second option will bring you to the Renaissance masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery – one of the world's greatest collections of art. A private driver will also take you out to Fiesole in the city’s verdant surrounds. Set on a hilltop, its pretty cathedral, Roman amphitheatre and historic villas boast spectacular views back to Florence.

Stay: Relais Santa Croce by Baglioni Hotels, Florence (Deluxe)

Meals: B

Day 6
Tuscany

Today you'll explore the Tuscan countryside with a private day trip. Your driver will bring you through rolling vineyards to reach Siena, a Gothic masterpiece of red brickwork. It’s famous for its giant piazzas, Palio horserace and the 200 years of artistry that went into its spectacular cathedral, dazzling with a great vaulted ceiling gilded with stars. You'll compare its grandeur to that of nearby Monteriggioni and its imposing hilltop walls before stopping at San Gimignano, a medieval town of giant brick towers. In between, you'll have a chance to taste some of the region's award-winning viticulture, sampling the local vernaccia – a deliciously dry white wine.

Stay: Relais Santa Croce by Baglioni Hotels, Florence (Deluxe)

Meals: B

Day 7
Pisa/UK

A last journey with a private driver, through the scenic Tuscan countryside, will see you to Pisa. If there's time, perhaps call into its leaning icon and brilliant white cathedral after wandering through the fading glory of its merchant district. There's also the chance to stop off at Lucca, a Renaissance city whose leafy piazzas are hidden behind imposingly historic walls. You'll then board your flight home.

Meals: B

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Pricing

Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.

7-day tailor-made tour
from £2,195 pp incl. flights

Deluxe

15 Mar - 18 Apr / 26 Jul - 29 Aug 2024

from £2,195 pp. incl. flights

19 Apr - 25 Jul / 30 Aug - 31 Oct 2024

from £2,810 pp. incl. flights

Includes:

  • Complimentary UK departure airport lounge access
  • Flights from London to Rome and Pisa to London
  • Private transfer from Rome airport to hotel
  • 3 nights at Regina Baglioni (Rome) on a bed and breakfast basis
  • Full-day Rome private sightseeing tour with driver-guide (6 hours)
  • First-class rail travel Rome to Florence
  • 3 nights at Relais Santa Croce (Florence) on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • Half-day small group Accademia Gallery & Walking tour of Florence 
  • Full-day small group San Gimignano, Siena & Chianti excursion 
  • Private departure transfer from hotel to Pisa airport


Terms & Conditions

Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.

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