Jewels of Italy (4 Star +)

Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City. On arrival, you'll be collected by a private driver and taken to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

The next two days are yours to explore the Italian capital. Included in your tour package, you've got 48 hour hop-on, hop-off tickets on the city's sightseeing bus, which can help you get from destination to destination. We recommend you prebook tickets to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, and you'll also want to visit the Pantheon and Spanish Steps, as well as toss a coin over your left shoulder into the iconic Trevi Fountain for good luck!

Rome - Florence. After breakfast and check-out, make your own way to the train station for your included train to the Renaissance capital of Florence. Included today is a unique tour of the city by electric golf cart!

Sit back as your cart glides past Renaissance landmarks and charming streets, accompanied by informative commentary on your MP3 audio guide. Pass by the Duomo, the marble-fronted Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, and follow the banks of the River Arno to Piazza Ognissanti. Admire the grandeur of Pitti Palace and the elegance of Ponte Vecchio, before ending the tour at Piazzale Michelangelo, where you’ll enjoy one of the best panoramic views over Florence.

Spend your two free days in Florence exploring its Renaissance treasures, from the iconic Duomo and Baptistery to the Ponte Vecchio and the artisan workshops of the Oltrarno. Visit the Uffizi Gallery to see masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and don’t miss Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia - both museums are best booked in advance to avoid long queues. If you’d like to climb the Duomo’s dome, advance reservation is also essential. Take time to enjoy the city’s food culture with a relaxed lunch in a traditional trattoria or a guided food and wine tour.

Florence - Venice. After breakfast, check out and head to the train station independently for your included train to Venice. On arrival, make your own way to the hotel and spend your first evening in the Canal City at leisure.

Today is yours to explore Venice at your own pace. Included in your package is a 2-day vaporetto pass, to help you get around the network of canals on the city's waterbuses. Whether you plan to spend today exploring St Mark's Square and Basilica, enjoying a romantic gondola ride or heading further afield to the islands of Murano and Burano, it's up to you!

Venice - Rome. You're heading back to Rome on the train today. After breakfast and check-out, make your own way to the rain station for your included journey back to the Italian capital. make your own way to the hotel on arrival, and enjoy your final evening in the Eternal City.

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check-out. A private transfer takes you to the airport for your onward flight. Safe travels!