From ancient ruins in Rome, art in Florence and canals in Venice. Discover Italy's classics with exclusive offer!
Travel between Apr 1 to Oct 31, 2025 (daily, except Thur/Fri).
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From ancient ruins in Rome, art in Florence and canals in Venice. Discover Italy's classics with exclusive offer!
Travel between Apr 1 to Oct 31, 2025 (daily, except Thur/Fri).
Arrive in Rome and transfer to your hotel for a 3 night stay. The following morning, enjoy a tour of the city which includes a visit to the ancient sites of the Colosseum, once the home of Roman era entertainment and the Forum, the political centre of Imperial Rome. Also pass by the exceptionally visual monument dedicated to King Emmanuelle II.
The next day brings an interesting visit to learn about the skills and secrets of Italian cooking. You will prepare your own meal and, of course, eat it too. Plus you will enjoy sampling wines from the Lazio region.
Depart from Rome by train to Florence where you will spend the next two nights. The following morning, you will discover the highlights of this beautiful city on a tour which takes you to the famous Uffizi Gallery known worldwide for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings (from the Middle Ages to the Modern period).
From Florence, take the train to Venice for a further 2 night stay. During your time here, you will have a walking tour of Venice to see St. Mark’s Square with St. Mark’s Cathedral, the Doges Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and Marco Polo’s House. Also visit the Campo Santa Maria Formosa Church and the Rialto Bridge which overlooks the Grand Canal.
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Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
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Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please enquire.
3 Night Stay
Meal Plan: Buffet Breakfast
Located on Via Cola di Rienzo, the hotel is situated in the elegant Prati district, home to the Vatican and Saint Peter's Basilica. Vatican City can be reached in around 15 minutes on foot and Piazza del Popolo and Piazza di Spagna are also within walking distance. The airport can be reached within a 30-minute ride. The hotel is a charming modern boutique hotel with a bar and restaurant available. The rooms are elegant and feature attention to detail for a pleasant stay. They are also well equipped with all the essential amenities needed for a comfortable experience.
The tour starts from the meeting point and continues with the visit to the famous Colosseum, whose correct name in reality is Flavian Amphitheater, due to the imperial family who built this oval shaped structure in only eight years, from 72 to 80 AD. This huge monument, whose nickname comes from Colossus, a 35 meters statue representing the emperor Nero, was able to seat up to 70,000 spectators. It has been immortalized over the centuries as the scene of wild and ferocious games between man and beasts gladiators vs animals and gladiators vs gladiators as well represented in the movie Gladiator. Close to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, considered the real political - commercial - social - religious center of Rome at the time of the Monarchy and the Republican period. At the center of the Forum, even after 20 centuries, it is possible to walk on the same cobble-stones of the "Via Sacra" (Sacred Way) leading to the Capitol Hill and admiring the remaining of with its ancient basilicas, triumphal arches, honorary columns, ancient markets. Reaching Venice Square, you will have the chance to admire the imposing monumental complex, inaugurated in 1911, dedicated to our first King of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II.
Course concentrates on the techniques to make fresh pasta (flour + egg and flour + water) with the accompanying sauces. Cooking lesson and lunch with a meal including: - Two first dishes - Dessert - 1 soft drink or water and wine
2 Night Stay
Meal Plan: Buffet Breakfast
Hotel Centrale is located in the heart of Florence, a stone's throw from the Duomo and the main monuments of the city. A few meters from the Central Station of Santa Maria Novella, from the Fortezza da Basso (home of the most important trade fairs) and from the Palazzo Dei Congressi. Its location inside the prestigious Palazzo Malaspina, then Palazzo de' Conti, frames a finely and carefully furnished structure, where you can breathe an emotional atmosphere of the past, attributable to the beauty and taste of the old houses. We welcome our customers in a family context giving them the opportunity to communicate in English, French, German and Spanish. We have a unique hall of frescoes and a cozy and characteristic bar room, where our guests can pleasantly spend relaxing moments enjoying the different services offered to them. The Management and Staff of the Hotel Centrale make the customer satisfaction their primary and constant commitment.
A pleasant walk in Florence is just what you need to be introduced to the city and its splendor and secular heritage. Get the chance to have a taste of one of the most important and charming cities of UNESCO World Heritage. Walk through the amazing center of Florence and discover its unique secular heritage and breathtaking beauty with an expert and fun tour guide. This tour explores the historic and architectural evolution factors from the Roman foundation through medieval centuries and its Renaissance glorious period up to modern time Florence. Learn about the Medici: masters of Florence. The Medici family rose to become famous and revered throughout the Western world in the 14th and 15th Century. The Medici came to power at a time of great social and economic inequality. They were great disrupters. Their banking practices led to the creation of a middle class, making them unimaginably wealthy. The Medici in turn used their vast power and resources to challenge traditional thinking, ushering in a new era of revolutionary art and science such as the world had never seen: the Renaissance. It's a powerful story that resonates even now. Your professional guide will take you to some of the most important spots where the greatest minds and artists have stood and been inspired. During this walk, you will see Piazza della Signoria with the town hall Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, the Baptistery with its "Gates of Paradise", Giotto's independent bell tower, Brunelleschi's Dome, Santa Trinita and Orsanmichele Church, Pontevecchio Bridge and the secret Vasari Corridor, as well as famous shopping streets and the Oltrarno, the fourth and last district, the manual crafts neighbourhood. Also, stop for a surprise "tasting", a nice and delicious break during your pleasant walk. The tour will proceed with the visit to the Accademia Gallery museum with a fast-track priority entrance ticket and discover the original Michelangelo's masterpiece that has become the symbol of Renaissance splendor, The David. Admire it from every perspective, gaze in awe at David, that dominates the central gallery of the museum. The David was sculpted by a very young Michelangelo (in his twenties) entirely from a single block of local Carrara marble and it's 5.17 metres tall (17 ft). It represents the biblical hero David that killed Goliath and when it was unveiled, in 1504, it soon came to symbolize the defense of the civil liberties embodied in the Florentine Republic. Admire also Michelangelo's famously unfinished sculptures, Prigioni and San Matteo. The Accademia Gallery houses also many other masterpieces, both paintings and sculptures, from the Middle Ages to Renaissance, by the greatest artists, like Botticelli, Paolo Uccello, Andrea del Sarto and many more, which you will discover with your knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
2 Night Stay
Meal Plan: Buffet Breakfast
Housed in an eighteenth-century Venetian building, the 4-star Ca' dei Conti offers its guests an authentic Venetian atmosphere located in the centre of Venice. The hotel is made up of two fully restored historical buildings with marble floors, refined carpets, Baroque furnishings and Murano glass chandeliers. It is conveniently located within a few walk to St. Mark's square and Riva degli Schiavoni with its many vaporetto stops to allow access to the beautiful islands of the Venetian Lagoon.
Enjoy a 2-hour private walking tour of Venice with an English speaking local guide. See Saint Mark's Square, the heart of political and religious power of the Venetian Republic for centuries, and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks; the Basilica and its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and its adjoining prisons, that retain the true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities in the western world. Then, leave Saint Mark's behind you to discover the enchanting Hidden Venice. Following a monumental route, your guide will narrate the in-depth history of Venice from its origins to the modern-day. You'll hear tales of illustrious Venetian characters like Marco Polo and Casanova. Other highlights include Marco Polo's House, a Merchants Warehouse, the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa with its outstanding Venetian Palaces, the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo (the Pantheon of Venice), and at the Scuola di San Marco; you'll learn about the famous Confraternities (Schools) of merchants and artisans that provided the foundations of the Venetian mercantile empire. This walking tour of Venice finishes at the evocative Rialto Bridge overlooking the Grand Canal and the Rialto Market. Entrances are not included.
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