Best of Italy Luxury Trip from Venice to the Amalfi Coast | 13-Day Itinerary
Begin your Italy luxury trip in Venice where you'll learn the history and legends behind this unique 1400-year-old city. Next, experience La Dolce Vita lifestyle with a stay in Lake Como—capture both its glamour and majestic beauty as you cruise in style by private boat. Travel to Florence, Italy's 'outdoor museum and feel the true pulse and creativity of the Renaissance as you gaze upon the works of artistic masters including Michelangelo. In Rome, acquaint yourself with its long history and hidden corners. End your Italy luxury trip on the Amalfi Coast one of the country's most exclusive places to splurge.
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Best of Italy Luxury Trip from Venice to the Amalfi Coast | 13-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Venice
Arrival by private boat from the airport to your hotel. After checking in to your centrally located hotel, you will have ample time to unpack, relax and freshen up prior to jump starting your visit with a privately guided stroll before traveling like a Venetian on a private gondola down on a gondola down the Grand Canal and the city’s iconic canals. The evening is at your leisure.
Day 2
Venice
To experience a different side of Venice, enjoy a private boat tour of the island of Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Mazzorbo. Enjoy a meal of fresh local produce immersed in the colorful houses of Burano or at the Michelin star winning Venissa Ristorante on the island of Mazzorbo. After lunch, the fascinating experience continues with a unique vineyard tour and wine tasting at Venissa Wine Resort. Head back to the hotel in the afternoon with the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 3
Venice/Lake Como
Get the most out of the route from Venice to Lake Como with a private transfer via the vineyards of the Valpolicella region. The green hills of the Valpolicella wine region are the perfect stop for tasting one of the country's finest reds when traveling between Venice and Lake Como. You'll visit a handpicked boutique winery to learn all about the processes and techniques used in the production and enjoy a tasting of the famous Amarone wine. Your private driver will leave you at your luxurious accommodation on the lake in the late afternoon.
Day 4
Lake Como
A favorite vacation spot for Europeans, Lake Como combines beautiful nature, exquisite art, brisk mountain air and lush landscaping. Enjoy a day of endless indulgence as you cruise the lake on a private, classic wooden boat along the glittering shoreline studded with picturesque villages, grand villas, and beautiful gardens. Swim or toast in front of one of the lake’s scenic spots. Stop for lunch in one of the best restaurants of the lake. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 5
Lake Como/Florence
Private transfer to your hotel in Florence. A private driver will escort you to your centrally located hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Day 6
Florence
Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance has produced some of the world's most splendid works of art, sculptures and architecture, not to mention the minds that created them. Embark on a journey to discover the places and personalities that defined this rebirth. Skip the line at Florence's Accademia Gallery to gain immediate access to Michelangelo’s 'David', then hit the streets for a walking tour of the city's best including Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Giotto’s Bell Tower and much more, all with a personal local expert by your side. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Day 7
Florence
Uncover the delights of Tuscany culture and cuisine with this private truffle hunt experience which includes cooking class and wine tasting in a rural farmhouse. Join a truffle hunter and his trained pups for a romp through the woods to unearth the precious white and black truffle followed by a hands-on cooking lesson. Then relax over a truffle lunch served with local Chianti wines. End with a stop in San Gimignano to stroll through the medieval old town, enjoy a gelato and take in the views before returning to the hotel in the afternoon.
Day 8
Florence/Rome
Enhance your trip from Florence to Rome with an easy stopover in the historic town of Siena. Stroll around the Tuscan town and stop for lunch with personalized recommendations from your private driver. Then, continue on to your centrally located in Rome where you will be staying for 3 nights. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Day 9
Rome
Often referred to as the “Eternal City”, Rome is undoubtedly one of the most historically and culturally vibrant cities in the world. Experience the magic of Rome as you sit back and relax in your comfortable private golf cart. Explore the hidden backstreets that only a small vehicle or pedestrians can access whilst discovering key sites, hidden haunts and local hangouts that you might otherwise miss. In the afternoon watch ancient Rome come to life as your private guide will paint a vivid picture of the past and the history behind the Colosseum and Roman Forum. The remainder of the day i
Day 10
Rome
The Vatican City is one of the most important attractions in Rome. At the extensive Vatican Museums your private guide leads you through its priceless galleries sharing the secret stories contained within the masterpieces lining. Highlights of the museums is Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. You’ll also visit another of Michelangelo's masterpieces, La Pieta, in St Peter's Basilica. The remainder of the day is free to explore at your leisure.
Day 11
Rome/Amalfi Coast
Get the most out of the route from Rome to the Amalfi Coast via Pompeii for a private visit. Enjoy skip the line entry to the archaeological area and an expertly led tour from an official local guide covering the most representative excavations. Following the visit, your private driver leaves you to your hotel with the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure.
Day 12
Amalfi Coast
Stunning views and crystal-clear seas await you today. For a fascinating finale to your Italy luxury trip, you’ll enjoy a private boat tour to the spectacular Island of Capri. You’ll cruise along the coast and around the island with stops for a swim and weather permitting, you’ll visit some of the various grottoes nestled on the coast – the Blue, White, or Green. Your English-speaking skipper will drop you off at the port in Capri where you will have free time to explore the historic center before heading back to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Day 13
On the last day of your Italy luxury trip, we will arrange a private transfer to the Naples airport or train station
Itinerary Highlights
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Accommodation Options
5-Star Belmond Hotel Cipriani| This high-end seasonal hotel overlooks the Venetian Lagoon | Breakfast and an area shuttle boat are complimentary. There's also a refined restaurant, a waterfront bistro and a chic bar. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a spa, a tennis court, a garden and a private marina. 5-Star Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni | Set on a promontory extending into Lake Como, this high-end hotel with Italian gardens is 3 km from the Villa Carlotta gardens, and 8 km from the Villa of Balbianello | Amenities consist of 2 refined restaurants and 3 bars, including 1 by an outdoor pool and a lakeside beach. There's also a spa, an indoor pool and a fitness center, as well as tennis courts. 5-Star Portrait Firenze – Lungarno Collection | Luxurious rooms | A 2-min walk from the Ponte Vecchio 5-Star Bulgari Hotel Roma | New Roman hotel strategically located in the central Piazza Augusto Imperatore, a stone's throw from the iconic Spanish Steps and the signature Bulgari flagship on Via Condotti| Amenities consist of indoor swimming pool, spa, fitness center, rooftop terrace bar and 2 restaurants 5-Star Bellevue Syrene in Sorrento |Private beach area | A 5-min walk from the town centerVetted options for luxury hotels in Venice (nights 1-2)
5-Star Nolinski Venezia |This new opening hotel is set on a very glamorous calle close to St. Mark's Square|Spa & rooftop poolVetted options for luxury hotels in Lake Como (nights 3-4)
5-Star Grand Hotel Tremezzo| Overlooking Lake Como, this palatial art nouveau hotel is 250 m from the Villa Carlotta museum and botanic garden.| Amenities consist of an elegant restaurant which has a terrace; there's also a casual trattoria, a posh bar, a beachfront bistro and a poolside pizzeria. Other amenities include 3 pools, a private beach and a marina, plus a spa, a fitness room and a tennis court.Vetted options for luxury hotels in Florence (nights 5-7)
5-Star Il Tornabuoni The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Hotel | 5-minute walk from the Uffizi Gallery | Rooftop Terrace with Panoramic Views of FlorenceVetted options for luxury hotels in Rome (nights 8-10)
5-Star Six Senses Rome | This new opening hotel is set near Piazza Venezia | Amenities consist of welness & spa, fitness center, rooftop terrace bar and 1 restaurantVetted options for luxury hotels on the Amalfi Coast (nights 11-12)
5-Star Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast | Set on a cliff overlooking the Amalfi Coast, this luxury seasonal hotel in an 11th-century palace is a 3-minute walk from Villa Rufolo, 3 km from Amalfi Cathedral and 11 km from Grotta dello Smeraldo.There's an elegant restaurant with a terrace, a refined piano bar, and an outdoor pool with a snack bar.| Other amenities include a spa, a fitness center and terraced gardens.
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