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THE BEST OF NORTHERN ITALY

12 days From €4800 per person
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Days 1-3: Fall in Love with Florence

See the highlights of Tuscany’s capital on a three-hour walking tour, complete with a visit to the Accademia Gallery, where Michelangelo’s David takes the spotlight. Admire the works of Botticelli, Giotto, Cimabue and Leonardo at the Uffizi Gallery, a space originally designed by Giorgio Vasari to accommodate Florentine magistrates – hence the name “uffizi” (offices).

Day 1
  • Spend the day at leisure, soaking up the Florentine charm
Day 2
  • See the highlights of Florence on a walking tour
Day 3
  • Explore the Uffizi Gallery with private guide

Days 4-5: Savor the Flavors of Bologna

Taste the true essence of Italy in Bologna, the capital of Emilia Romagna and home to the first university in Europe. Roam its streets with a private guide, admiring antique churches and medieval towers but also the mix of styles, a testament to the city’s continued relevance throughout history. Enjoy some free time to savor Bologna’s legendary cuisine, which has established it as the capital of the “Italian Food Valley.” Don’t miss the handmade pasta with Bologna’s own ragù alla Bolognese.

Day 4
  • Take a private walking tour around Bologna’s buzzing city center
Day 5
  • A day at leisure to eat your way around Bologna

Day 6: Marvel at the Mosaics of Ravenna

Visit magnificent Ravenna, a capital city three times throughout history. Today listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it showcases remarkable monuments from the early Christian period. With a private guide, venture behind the stern façades of the Church of San Vitale, the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia to discover the wonderfully preserved mosaics. Admire the fusion of the East with Christian iconography and understand why Ravenna is nicknamed the “capital of mosaics.” Ponder the circles of Hell, Purgatory and Heaven on a small side-street, standing by the tomb of Dante Alighieri, the poet whose Divine Comedy, penned in the 14th century, is considered one of the world’s greatest works of literature.

Day 6
  • Discover the UNESCO-listed heritage of Ravenna on a private walking tour

Days 7-8: See the Stunning Architecture of Padua and Vicenza

Take in the relaxed ambiance of Padua, whose patron saint, Saint Anthony of Padua, watches over travelers. Stroll the town’s medieval squares on a private tour, then visit the Scrovegni Chapel featuring remarkable frescoes by Gothic painter Giotto. Visit the Anatomical Theater, one of the first of its kind, where students observed human anatomy from viewing tiers centered on a table where dissections were performed. Travel to Vicenza, a lively cosmopolitan gem sprawled at the base of Mount Berico. Visit a 16th-century Palladian villa to learn about the work of Andrea Palladio, a Renaissance architect who masterminded much of the heritage today known as the trademark of the Veneto region, as well as UNESCO-listed World Heritage.

Day 7
  • Discover Padua with a private guide
Day 8
  • Explore the Palladian Villas in Vicenza

Days 9-12: Be Serene in La Serenissima

Start your Venice sojourn with a private walking tour of its iconic highlights. Muse upon the city’s rich history, from its beginnings as a marshland to its rise and glory as a powerful maritime city-state. Enjoy a private boat tour along the famed Grand Canal, admiring patrician homes, palazzos and the Rialto Bridge along the way. Get off the beaten trail in Cannaregio, one of Venice’s six “sestieri” (neighborhoods) which still remains a secret to most tourists. Stroll past the vibrant open-air markets and find the Jewish Ghetto with its five Baroque and Rococo synagogues; the House of Camel with a picture of a camel on its façade; and the works of Tintoretto in the church of la Madonna dell’Orto, also his resting place.

Day 9
  • Explore the classics of Venice with a private guide
Day 10
  • Hop on a boat for a quintessential Venetian experience: a tour of the Grand Canal
Day 11
  • Get off the beaten track in Cannaregio, a neighborhood of Venice
Day 12
  • Transfer to the airport

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Take an extraordinary journey from Florence to Venice, along the way visiting iconic sights and hidden gems on this private tour of Italy, especially tailored for refined palates of avid travelers. Escape the masses and discover lesser-known charms, such as mosaics in Ravenna, Renaissance villas in Vicenza and frescoes in Padua. Get a fresh perspective of famed landmarks, roaming the streets of Venice’s Cannaregio neighborhood. Power it all with prosciutto, parmigiano and other delicacies in Italy’s foodie capital of Bologna.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore art collections of Accademia and Uffizi galleries
  • Take in the laid-back vibe of Bologna on a private tour and taste your way around the town
  • Explore the Grand Canal in Venice by private boat, then venture out to off-the-radar Cannaregio neighborhood

 

SUMMARY

Starting in Florence and ending in Venice, this private tour of Italy features 11 nights of accommodations in four-star hotels and historic mansions with full buffet breakfasts (3 nights in Florence, 2 in Bologna, 1 in Ravenna, 2 in Padua and 3 in Venice). Transportation is by Italian trains, with first-class tickets for Florence-Bologna, Bologna-Ravenna, Bologna-Padua, and Padua-Venice. Private van transfers (with an English-speaking driver) to and from the airport as well as to and from select train stations are also included in this Italian vacation package. Private tours with English-speaking guides are featured in all destinations and include all entrance fees.

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