Lake Como, Venice, Florence & Rome 2025
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- When you think of Italy...you evoke thoughts of leisurely cruises on picturesque lakes lined with villas against the backdrop of the Italian Alps... the Byzantine grandeur of San Marco and serenades aboard gondolas in the age-old canals of Venice... Florentine art and architecture that sing of life in the Renaissance
- and a stroll in the garden where opera was born... a glass of Chianti in a sidewalk café in hilltop Siena... the haunting ruins of Imperial Rome... hand-painted frescoes whose eloquence is most poignantly experienced in the Sistine Chapel...From Michelangelo's masterpieces to the glories of Ancient Rome
- the art and drama of the ages inspire our journeys in Italy including Lake Como
- Venice
- Florence
- Siena and Rome.View the inspiring treasures of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and view the original works of the masters at the Uffizi Gallery and Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence. In Venice
- stay at a top award-winning hotel on a private island in the Venetian Lagoon
- and explore St. Mark's Basilica and Square. Visit the medieval town of Siena in the Tuscan countryside. Take a high-speed train to Florence. And of course
- you'll also have ample time to pursue what interests you most in Venice
- Florence
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- Array Array Array TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Guided visits to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Uffizi Gallery or Galleria dell'Accademia – discover the world's great art High-speed train travel from Venice to Florence Lecture by an art historian in Florence, setting the stage for guided museum visits Special Note:2025 is a Jubilee Year, celebrated once every 25 years – a meaningful time in the Roman Catholic Church that transforms Rome into a center of spiritual celebration with a significant increase in visitors. This special occasion will enhance your time in Rome, and the atmosphere will be memorable – a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will provide opportunities as well as possible adjustments to our itinerary.
Itinerary
Your travels take you by private boat to visit Villa del Balbianello; set on a wooded peninsula that juts into the lake, it was built in the late 18th century on the site of a Franciscan monastery. Noted for its exquisite landscapin...
Visit the Veneto region for a lunch at a wine relais in the countryside, paired with exquisite local wines and regional specialties. Savor the flavors of this renowned wine-producing area, surrounded by rolling vineyards and the reg...
Start the day in Venice with guided visits to Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square) and the Doge's Palace, an extraordinary palace that was once the seat of Venetian government. Spend the rest of the day and evening experiencing more...
Travel Italy by high-speed rail today from Venice to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Get an introduction to the city's architectural landmarks and great artists from a local art historian; view Lorenzo Ghiberti's bronze...
Begin your day immersed in the artistic and cultural treasures of Florence on a guided walking tour, led by a local guide, taking you along the historic Ponte Vecchio to the renowned Uffizi Gallery. Here, marvel at masterpieces by B...
Travel Italy through lush Tuscan landscapes this morning, featuring olive groves, cypress trees, and vineyards, including the region that produces Chianti wine. Stop in the medieval hill town of Siena, and wander through its narrow ...
Enjoy a tour and wine tasting at a local vineyard in Val D'Orcia, a UNESCO Heritage Site, where you'll have the opportunity to immerse in the production process, from the grape to the bottle to the glass, amidst picturesque views. ...
Journey to Rome this morning for a two-night stay in the heart of the city; upon arrival, have lunch at a local restaurant. The remainder of the day is free to explore Rome as you please – during your stay, you'll have a gu...
Get an insider's view of Imperial Rome from a local guide on a city sightseeing tour – view iconic can't-miss sights. Spend some more time this afternoon exploring the "Eternal City" as you wish prior to this evening's farewell cock...
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PORTOFCALL : Rome, Italy
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