A Classic Italy Tour for Seniors

Your 12 days/11 nights Italy Tour for Seniors begins with a private transfer to your hotel of choice in the city center. Nancy Aiello Tours has a handpicked selection of 4 and 5-star hotels for you to choose from. Our firsthand knowledge allows us to recommend the perfect fit for you and your itinerary.

Indulge in Rome’s charms as you discover vibrant squares, magic fountains, and unusual talking statues soaking up the knowledge from your local art historian guide. Stroll through the cobbled streets which takes you to the famous Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain but also little-known treasures.

Perfect for first timers, this private introductory Rome tour will give you a greater understanding of the city splendors and prominent place in world history.

The most memorable treasure Rome has to offer is the feeling of history that lingers all around you. The monumental ruins that remain from the city’s glorious past are the focus of this privately guided walk that starts with the most iconic of them all, the Colosseum. After marveling at its vast interior, you’ll enter the Roman Forum the heart of Roman daily life. Finally climb to the top of the Capitoline Hill religious center of ancient Rome.

The Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica are the highlights of any vacation in Rome.

Stroll through the Vatican Museums the largest museum complex in the world as your private guide ushers you to its best bits before moving into the iconic Sistine Chapel. Then be humbled by the beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica with its imposing dome and the Pieta both designed by Michelangelo.

Today it’s off to Florence, the capital of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance. Transfer with private driver stopping en route in the walled hill town of Orvieto, one of the oldest towns in Italy.

Located in the beautiful Umbrian region, Italy’s ‘Green Heart, the beautiful hillside town of Orvieto is sure to capture your heart. The cobbled streets are charmingly medieval and away from the tourist routes but with plenty of distractions including homey trattorias. You’ll enjoy some time to explore at your leisure before heading to Florence where you will be staying for 4 nights.

Tuscany’s capital city of Florence is a Renaissance treasure. Walk through the history of Florence and relive the Renaissance in the footsteps of Michelangelo with insight from your expert private guide.

Enjoy Florence’s most celebrated sites including Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio bridge, and Piazza del Duomo. Finally learn the storied history behind Michelangelo’s David held within the walls of the Accademia Gallery. View some of the greatest art treasures of the Renaissance with insight from your expert private guide

Today it’s off to Rome, the capital of Italy. Transfer with private driver stopping en route in the dramatic medieval town of Orvieto, one of the oldest towns in Italy.

Located in the beautiful Umbrian region, Italy’s ‘Green Heart, the beautiful hillside town of Orvieto is sure to capture your heart. The cobbled streets are charmingly medieval and away from the tourist routes but with plenty of distractions including homey trattorias. You’ll enjoy some time to explore at your leisure before heading to Rome where you will be staying for 3 nights.

Tuscany’s capital city of Florence is a Renaissance treasure. Walk through the history of Florence and relive the Renaissance in the footsteps of Michelangelo with insight from your expert private guide.

Enjoy Florence’s most celebrated sites including Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio bridge, and Piazza del Duomo. Finally learn the storied history behind Michelangelo’s David held within the walls of the Accademia Gallery. View some of the greatest art treasures of the Renaissance with insight from your expert private guide

Today it is in your private vehicle with driver that you crisscross the Tuscan countryside, in the direction of the Chianti wine region celebrated all over the world.

Tidy rows of vineyards set amidst historic villages and silvery-green olive trees are the scenic backdrop for this relaxing wine tasting excursion. You’ll visit vineyards and century-old cellars savoring Tuscany’s delectable wines before heading back to the hotel.

Gain insight from your local art historian guide on a private tour of the Uffizi Gallery, home to the world’s most extensive collection of Renaissance art. Following a carefully selected route, you’ll explore the rich artistic layers of famous works, as well as the complex interplay of culture, patronage, and artistic inspiration that gave rise to them.

The itinerary also offers an intriguing second glance for seasoned Uffizi visitors, with an in-depth exploration of the themes that have made the works so enduring.

Along with your private driver you’ll make your way toward Venice. En-route, you’ll stop in Verona, the setting of Romeo and Juliet and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Enjoy some time to explore and have lunch before proceeding to Venice parking lot. Here you’ll be taken by private boat to your hotel in Venice where you will be staying for 3 nights.

Venice is a unique city built on water in the middle of a lagoon. Venice is one of Italy’s most beautiful and romantic cities as well as one of the most popular for visitors to Italy. Step away from the crowds of tourists and see the off the beaten path Venice has to offer as you wander its winding alleys, cross historic bridges, visit the market district near Rialto Bridge, sample some truly Venetian cuisine at some traditional bacari, and drift along canals on a gondola.

A private guide whisks you off to experience this wondrous city like a local. You’ll have the chance to discover one of the most authentic features of Venetian lifestyle stopping at some bacari, the typical Venetian old taverns where you’ll taste the amazing local cicchetti and wines. To take the edge off, the visit concludes with a private gondola ride through the canals seeing the city from a new perspective, in real Venetian style.

Along with your private guide journey by private boat across the Venetian Lagoon to Murano famous for its glassworks. Here you’ll visit an exclusive glassblower’s studio, admire the artisans at work and learn about Venetian glassblowing art.

Neighboring Burano has canals lined with colored houses and is famous for its lacemaking, a skill that has developed here since the 16th century. You’ll learn about this age-old technique at a handpicked workshop where lace continues to be made by hand today.

As your last day in Italy come to an end we’ll arrange a private boat transfer to the airport. Buon Viaggio!

This Italy Tour for Seniors is designed to make the most of your time and features plenty of flexibility. If you are not yet ready to go home, the possibilities are endless. Just tell us about the trip you want, and we’ll tailor an exclusive itinerary totally around you.