Explore some of the world's greatest cultural sites
3 days in Venice
& 3 days in Florence
OHH! ITALY delight your sense to the full with this exclusive six days tailor made experience, guided by our English speaking guides.
Arrival Airport: MARCO POLO
code: VCE
city: VENICE
Departure Airport: LEONARDO DA VINCI
code: FCO
city: ROME LEONARDO DA VINCI-FIUMICINO
DAY 1
Venetian Architecture
On DAY1, after the welcome and the check in at the hotel, our expert guide will accompany you for a private walkaround tour in Venice. You will start from Correr Museum that will capture your attention from the very beginning with the incredible collections housed within the Correr Museum: a history that spans centuries, ready to amaze visitors with magical and amazing stories about the city. After you will move to the Doge’s Palace Museum, the ancient Doge’s Palace is a true masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. Probably built in the IX century, and transformed over the centuries to achieve the elegant look it has today, the Doge’s Palace was the power and grandeur of the Venetian Republic up to its downfall. If you are visiting Venice, Teatro La Fenice is definitely a must for making your stay in Venice unique. The visit between the stucco and gold of its prestigious venues gives you a backstage secret of the Theater and its stars, tracing its history from its origins to the present day. This fascinating tour will conclude between the ancient walls of St Mark’s Basilica, with a tour of its golden interior. Originally built to house the precious relics of St. Mark, which had been stolen by two merchants of Venice in Alexandria, Egypt, St Mark’s Basilica assumed the role of a cathedral only in 1807, after keeping for centuries the role of Palatine Museum of the Doge’s Palace.
DAY 2
Rialto, fashion street and San Marco
On DAY2, in the morning time, you will learn exceptional Venetian recipes, discover seasonal products from the Venetian lagoon, savour the culinary creations of Executive Chef Daniele Turco, wrapped into the beautiful atmosphere of the Gritti Palace Hotel. An indigenous culinary experience awaits in Venice, featuring demonstration classes and visits to the markets, themed courses and indulgent ingredients. You will spend about 5 hours with the Executive Chef, starting with a tour to Rialto Market and ending with a 3-hour cooking class with Italian ingredients and recipes. You will obviously eat the meal you prepared yourself, accompanied with two glasses of a selection of wine. As you will eat your own food, you had better be an attentive student while the Chef is teaching! In the afternoon, our professional personal shopper will guide you to discover the best boutiques in Venice. This experience combines the enhancement of our Region specifically Venice with the best Italian production in high fashion – clothing, footwear, accessories. In the most famous “fashion streets” of Venice, you will find the boutiques of the prestigious Italian and international Brands and even a simple visit within these stores becomes an incredible\n experience because they are located in old buildings of extraordinary beauty, adorned with stucco, columns and frescoes. They are enclosed within San Marco area: Calle Larga XXII Marzo, Calle Vallaresso, Frezzeria, Spadaria and Le Mercerie. We offering you an amazing shopping experience, which is focused on quality, personalization, and the fulfillment of your wishes, far from the mass-market tourist itineraries and scrupulously careful about privacy. Luxury is not only a designer dress! Venice is famous for antique or retro’ jewels and gorgeous costumes for the well-known Carnival.
DAY 3
Boat trip in Venice
On DAY3, we will guide you throughout the secrets of the Venice’s islands. This fascinating boat trip in Venice offers you a Murano and Burano full-day sightseeing tour: our Venice lagoon trip has, in fact, a total duration of six hours. The first stop on our visit to the Venice islands lagoon will be to the Venice island of Murano, known throughout the world for its ancient tradition of glass making. The excursion then continues to the Venice island of Burano, the bustling island famous for its colourful houses and the hand-crafted lace work, true works of art made of lace that can be purchased at local shops or street stalls. For lunch, you will stop at the famous “Osteria Gatto Nero” that serve typical Venetian dishes from more than 40 years. In the afternoon, what do you want more than a walk in Piazza San Marco in Venice wearing a carnival costume, hiding your face behind a mask and letting drag from the follies and colors? With this brand new tour, you can experience the magic atmosphere of the Venice Carnival. Choose your dress, your accessories and your mask. Our personal stylist will follow you step by step during this process, while the expert hands of our personal\n make-up artists will work on your hair style. Finally walk through the streets of Venice accompanied by our photographer that will immortalize the most\n exciting moments of your day. The tour will end at the Venice Casino, magical setting overlooking the Grand Canal in Ca’ Vendramin Calergi , the sophisticated theatre of the most classic games. In 1638 the Casinò di Venezia quickly established itself as the centre of entertainment of international notoriety while in the 1950s it moved to this location. Casinò di Venezia offers truly unique forms of entertainment. Inside it is possible to find tables dedicated to Roulette games, traditional card games such as Black Jack and Poker as well as the most spectacular slot machines. You can dine at the renowned Wagner Restaurant, which occupies the colourful rooms of the Palazzo, the Functions Room on the main floor and the magical garden overlooking the Grand Canal.
DAY 4
Ferrari Museum in Maranello
On DAY4, in the morning time, you will be transferred with our luxury Mercedes minivan at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello (about 2 hours). “Live the dream” is the claim that welcomes visitors, promising an immersive, unique experience. The Ferrari Museum focuses on Ferrari’s present and future, whilst remaining deeply rooted in the Prancing Horse’s extraordinary history. A permanent exhibition dedicated to Formula 1 and the World Championship, complete with cars and a “pit stop wall” where visitors can gain an understanding of telemetry and pilots’ in-race driving behavior, is flanked by five rooms that host themed exhibitions with wide-ranging appeal. The space dedicated to Enzo Ferrari, rather than a museum in the traditional sense of the word, is a fascinating, exciting event that manages to combine truly unique elements: in the futuristic 2,500 m2 pillar-free hall visitors can get close and personal with the many cars exhibited, but also experience a show that – through an immersive biopic screened using 19 projectors – tells Enzo Ferrari’s incredible life story, spanning 90 years, taking them through his various incarnations: from the child who discovered racing at the beginning of 1900 to the pilot, from the manager of Scuderia Ferrari through to the manufacturer with so many triumphs to his credit. After a light lunch at the official Ferrari restaurant, buckle your belts and live life in the fast lane with our Ferrari Driving Experience. It is safe to say that we have all dreamed of testing out the advanced automotive at least once in our lives so we have decided to make those dreams come true. You can choose between a relaxing driving on the hills or an adrenaline race on the F1 track. In addition, you will decide which model of Ferrari you would like to drive and the length of your driving experience.
DAY 5
Culture in Florence
On DAY5, you will discover Florence from a different angle! This private tour begins with a visit to the “Galleria Uffizi” that is one of the most famous museums in the world given the rich amount of unique artworks and masterpieces conserved within its walls, the majority from the Renaissance period. Located in the heart of Florence, the Uffizi Gallery hosts works of art by great Italian artists. The Uffizi, together with the Vatican Museums in Rome, are the top two most visited museums in Italy by visitors from all across the world. From there your guide will take you through the Vasari Corridor, the Medici’s secret way across the Arno, to the Pitti Palace. Built to allow the Grand Dukes to move safely without escorts, from their private residence to the government palace. It contains a collection of portraits and important collections of paintings of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Least but not last “I Giardini Boboli” more than just a “green lung” in Florence, the Boboli gardens are one of the greatest open-air museums in Florence that embraces another site of culture in Florence, the Pitti Palace. The park hosts centuries-old oak trees and sculptures, a spectacular example of “green architecture” which inspired many European Royal gardens, in particular, Versailles.
DAY 6
Exclusive Tour and Tasting in Siena
On DAY6, you will head at Castiglion del Bosco, one of the world’s most beautiful wine estates. Nestled against the side of a hill, almost out of sight, the new wine cellar was designed to coax the absolute best from the grapes grown in Castiglion del Bosco’s vineyards. Here guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of this authentic corner of Tuscany, a setting of unparalleled elegance and refinement, while enjoying a selection of the estate’s top wines. An exclusive tour and tasting, guided by our experienced staff. A perfect choice for guests who are seeking an unique and exclusive wine experience in Tuscany. In the afternoon you will visit the historic center of Siena with a walking tour as your English speaking guide tells you about the development of the city over the centuries and you enjoy the spectacular scenery and monuments. As you visit Siena’s major attractions such as the central Piazza del Campo, the Palazzo Comunale, the Cathedral, and the majestic Basilica of San Domenico you’ll learn about each of these sights in depth from your guide. You’ll also hear about the noble families that were instrumental in the history of the city, including the Piccolomini, Tolomei, and Salimbeni, and see their palazzos. You’ll learn about the great tradition of the palio and hear stories of pilgrimage and saintliness that distinguish Siena.
DAY 7
Departure
On DAY7 our private luxury Mercedes minivan will be available for transfer you to the airport. Lunch and Dinner are included if purchased.