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Experience Italy in elegant style on this 12-day guided journey through its most iconic regions. From the Ligurian Coast and Florence to Capri, Assisi, Rome, and Venice, enjoy curated moments including Michelin-starred dining, a Tuscan cooking class, Giotto’s frescoes with a local historian, and an exclusive after-hours visit to the Doge’s Palace. This is Italy at its most refined and inspiring.
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Begin your luxury Italian journey with a private chauffeur transfer to your elegant hotel. As evening falls, soak in the timeless atmosphere of the Eternal City with a leisurely stroll along cobbled streets, before indulging in refined Italian cuisine beneath the iconic Pantheon.
Explore the Eternal City and the Vatican Museums alongside a knowledgeable Local Expert. Admire magnificent frescoes and uncover centuries of religious history before crossing the Tiber to behold the grandeur of the Colosseum and the ancient Roman Forum.
At the foot of Mount Vesuvius, a Local Expert brings the ancient ruins of Pompeii to life. Travel south along dramatic coastal cliffs and fragrant lemon groves to your luxurious hotel in Capri or Sorrento (depending on date), where an elegant dinner of local specialties awaits.
For guests staying in Capri, enjoy a leisurely start with a private cruise along the island’s dramatic coastline, exploring hidden coves and the enchanting White Grotto. Ascend the historic funicular for breathtaking views before wandering through the iconic Piazzetta. Conclude the day with an exquisite dining experience at the Michelin-starred Le Monzù.
Wander through Umbria’s rolling vineyards and olive groves, tailoring your day to your passions. Marvel at the 28 breathtaking frescoes of the Basilica of St. Francis with a local historian, or delve into Umbrian culinary traditions with a local gourmand, sampling truffle-infused delicacies, fine olive oils, and exceptional regional wines. Tonight, retreat to a luxurious stay in the heart of Perugia’s medieval center.
Immerse yourself in Umbrian heritage as fourth-generation artisan Marta welcomes you to her workshop for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience celebrating the art of medieval loom-weaving. Amid sunlit vineyards, enjoy a private wine tasting paired with regional cuisine, then meet Gelato World Champion Sergio Dondoli to savor his award-winning, handcrafted creations.
Personalise your morning in Florence with an art or gourmet exploration. Join an art historian to explore Renaissance Florence in the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David, or explore markets and gourmet stores with a local food expert, illuminating Florentine specialities. Take a fascinating foraging trip for the region's aromatic truffles guided by an expert truffle dog. Dine on regional dishes including 'Fiorentina' — Tuscan steak seasoned and grilled to perfection — over dinner at a Tuscan Villa. Sample the local Chianti wines produced on the estate.
Begin with a relaxed morning before exploring a 13th-century Medici hunting lodge. Learn to hand-roll pasta with a professional chef using fresh estate produce, and savor your creations paired with the estate’s fine wines. In Pisa, marvel at the iconic Leaning Tower, Duomo, and Baptistery with a Local Historian, then continue to Rapallo for a luxurious overnight stay.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre with a Local Expert, visiting the cliffside villages of Manarola and Monterosso, where vibrant houses perch dramatically above the sparkling Mediterranean. Then, enjoy leisure time in the charming town of Rapallo, with its picturesque harbor, colorful architecture, and stunning backdrop of azure waters and lush hillsides—a perfect setting to unwind and soak in the scenery.
Traverse the fertile plains of the River Po before arriving in Venice by water taxi. Glide along the elegant Grand Canal, admiring its opulent palaces, then drift through serene, hidden canals aboard a classic gondola. Conclude the day with an exclusive after-hours tour of the Doge’s Palace, guided by a local art historian.
Discover the ancient art of glassblowing on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, then wander Venice’s hidden lanes with a Local Expert, uncovering the city’s storied past and vibrant present. Conclude the day with a celebratory evening of exquisite local delicacies.
Conclude your Italian journey in elegance with a private boat transfer to Venice’s Marco Polo Airport.
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