Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Rome, Italy
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Venice, Italy
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Florence: Join a member of the Miari Fulcis family for your Be My Guest experience on their working Tuscan estate, known for its organic olive oil and honey. Take a look around the medieval cloister and gardens before sitting down to dinner, surrounded by stories, local flavours and a setting made famous by classic films.
Florence: Indulge in an Italian gelato at a local gelateria in Florence.
Venice: Savour the vibrant atmosphere of Venice during a walk through its calli to a traditional food market in the shadow of the famous Rialto Bridge.
Rome: A cooking experience with all the trimmings! Learn how to make tasty Italian pizza from an expert and then share your masterpiece with the family.
Rome: Experience life as a gladiator with an included visit to a Gladiator School in Rome.
Venice: Discover the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks and paint and decorate your own.
Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.
Pisa: In the Piazza dei Miracoli, see the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
Bologna: Join a Local Specialist on an exploration of Bologna. See the medieval squares and red-bricked façades of this historic city.
Venice: Embark on a sightseeing walking tour of Venice with a small group.
Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Explore Rome, Florence, Bologna and Venice
Visit the Gladiator School in Rome, the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, the Academy of Fine Arts and a gelateria in Florence and a glassblowing factory in Venice
View the ancient sites of Rome, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and St. Mark's Basilica in Venice
Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square
Venice: Discover the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks and paint and decorate your own.
Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.
Pisa: In the Piazza dei Miracoli, see the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
Bologna: Join a Local Specialist on an exploration of Bologna. See the medieval squares and red-bricked façades of this historic city.
Venice: Embark on a sightseeing walking tour of Venice with a small group.
Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Explore Rome, Florence, Bologna and Venice
Visit the Gladiator School in Rome, the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, the Academy of Fine Arts and a gelateria in Florence and a glassblowing factory in Venice
View the ancient sites of Rome, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and St. Mark's Basilica in Venice
Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square
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11 days
What's Included
Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
What's Excluded
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Well organized trip and the staff whom we worked with were super professional and made sure everything worked perfectly for us. I know there had to be issues, but we as guest never saw an issues.
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It’s a great itinerary so much more than what I thought. The itinerary given is vague and is not clear until you meet your tour director.
Get swept up in Italy’s magic on the Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold tour, a 10-day celebration of the country’s most beloved sights and hands-on traditions. From Rome’s ancient marvels to Florence’s artistry and the romance of Venice, this city sightseeing trip invites travelers to go beyond the postcard. Learn to craft pizza like a local, create your own Venetian Carnival mask, and enjoy a privileged dinner with a count. With accommodations, transport, meals, and expert-led activities included, this tour is ideal for those who want to experience Italy’s culture as an insider. The unique highlight? Unforgettable, interactive experiences that reveal the heart and soul of Italy.
day 1 - Welcome to Rome
Ciao Roma! Feast your eyes and your stomach on the 'Eternal City' the launch pad for an unforgettable adventure with la famiglia. Tread in the footsteps of the ancients before meeting with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Kickoff Party that will rock Rome.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Rome
Accommodation:Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
day 2 - Explore Ancient Rome
Join a Local Specialist to delve into centuries of history and culture. Venture across the Tiber to the Colosseum, imagining a time when brave warriors fought to the thunderous roar of thousands. Then it's time for a cheesy Family Fun affair as we Dive Into Culture and learn how to make authentic Italian pizza, sharing a tasty slice or two of our culinary masterpieces with our loved ones.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Rome, Vatican City, Rome
Accommodation:Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
day 3 - Venture to a Gladiator School Family Fun Dive Into Culture
Book your spot on the podium. It's time for Family Fun as you become a gladiator for the day. You'll learn how to wield a gladiator's sword and gain insights into military techniques with an expert. This afternoon, you'll have some free time to explore the city with the family. Perhaps count the Spanish Steps or toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to secure your speedy return to Rome.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome
Accommodation:Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
day 4 - Enjoy Pisa and on to Florence
Embark on a scenic drive north through Tuscany's golden fields. Stop in Pisa to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Piazza del Duomo to snap a selfie in front of the famous Leaning Tower. Carry on to the Renaissance city of Florence, our home for the next three nights.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome, Pisa, Florence
Accommodation:FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
day 5 - Discover Art and Architecture in Florence Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals
The exquisite sights of Florence are brought to life on a walking tour in the expert company of a Local Specialist. See the magnificent Gothic Duomo and famous Baptistery before marvelling at Michelangelo's statue of David at the Academy of Fine Arts. Learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Where better to Dive Into Culture and indulge in a refreshing gelato than in the city where it was invented? Tonight, join the Miari Fulcis family for a Be My Guest experience, enjoying delicious specialities against the backdrop of picture-perfect olive groves and vineyards on their 15th-century estate in the Tuscan hills. Salute!
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Florence
Accommodation:FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
day 6 - Florence Your Way
You have a full day at leisure to enjoy this remarkable Renaissance city. Florence is a living museum that you can explore on foot. Perhaps join an optional experience to the Town of Towers' San Gimignano.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Florence
Accommodation:FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
day 7 - Venture to Bologna and Onwards to Venice
Stop and smell the rich aromas of Bolognese sauce, spending the morning with a Local Specialist to explore the medieval city of Bologna. Then it's just a hop, skip and a jump towards the island city of Venice. Discover the 'Queen of the Adriatic' from the comfort of one of its traditional gondolas on an optional experience.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Florence, Bologna, Venice
Accommodation:Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
day 8 - Discover Venice Make Travel Matter Family Fun
Cruise to bustling St. Mark's Square on a private launch. View the exquisite Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and the Campanile and the famous Bridge of Sighs, so named for the sound condemned prisoners made at catching their last glimpse of beautiful Venice. We then witness first-hand the exquisite tradition of Venetian glassblowing. Your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience helps to support the preservation of this precious Venetian tradition for generations to come. You'll learn how this once-thriving Venetian art is being kept alive by talented glassmakers who delight in working their magic to craft the stunning treasures for which Venice is justifiably famous. Time for Family Fun as you learn about the art of crafting Carnival masks, decorating your own masks with enough paint, feathers and glitter to rival even the most elaborate masks seen at the annual event. This afternoon, consider an Optional Experience to the colourful island of Burano for a delicious meal.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Venice
Accommodation:Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
day 9 - Experience Venices Daily Life Dive Into Culture
Navigating the bustling canals to the Rialto Bridge and traditional food market, embrace the sights and sounds of Venice from the water before delving into the hidden highlights of Venice during a Small Group Sightseeing walking tour, working up an appetite for lunch at a local restaurant.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Venice
Accommodation:Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
day 10 - Journey Home
Our unforgettable journey together has come to an end. All that's left to say is a hearty arrivederci as you prepare to return home with fantastic shared memories.
