Authentic Italy in 18 Days

Upon arrival in Milan, your private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you directly to Lake Como in a comfortable executive vehicle, the journey takes just over an hour.

On arrival, check in to your accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, allowing time to relax and settle into the slower pace of the lake.

Cruise the lake aboard a private boat, stopping in Bellagio and Varenna while also passing some of the region’s most celebrated villas. 

Enjoy a lakeside aperitivo during the cruise and gain insight into the aristocratic history and celebrity appeal that have made Lake Como one of Europe’s most exclusive destinations.

Today offers a more relaxed exploration of Lake Como, as you enjoy a guided tour focused on its historic villas and cultural heritage.

Visit one of the lake’s most significant villas, such as Villa Balbianello or Villa Carlotta, where you’ll explore landscaped gardens and historic interiors with your guide. These visits offer insight into the lifestyle and history of the region’s aristocratic past.

Today, travel from Lake Como to Venice, with a carefully coordinated combination of private transfer and high-speed rail.

Your private driver will collect you from your accommodation and transfer you to the nearest major train station (typically Milan), a journey of approximately 1 hour. From there, board a first-class high-speed train to Venice, taking approximately 3 hours.

On arrival in Venice, your experience immediately shifts as you are met and transferred by private water taxi through the canals to your accommodation. This final leg, typically 20–30 minutes, offers a memorable introduction to the city.

Your first full day in Venice is dedicated to its most important landmarks, explored with your private guide.

Begin in St. Mark’s Square, where your guide will introduce the history of Venice as a maritime republic. With skip-the-line access, enter St. Mark’s Basilica, where mosaics and architecture reflect centuries of wealth and influence.

Continue to the Doge’s Palace, where you’ll move through grand halls, political chambers, and hidden passageways. Your guide will explain how Venice was governed, bringing structure and meaning to what could otherwise feel like a complex site.

The experience is carefully paced to avoid unnecessary waiting while ensuring a clear and engaging understanding of Venice’s history.

Today, explore beyond Venice itself with a private boat experience across the Venetian Lagoon.

Depart by private boat, allowing you to travel efficiently and comfortably between islands. Begin in Murano, where you’ll visit a high-quality glass workshop and learn about the island’s centuries-old craft tradition.

Continue to Burano, known for its colorful houses and quieter atmosphere. Here, you’ll explore at a relaxed pace, with time to walk through its streets and take in the views.

This experience offers a contrast to the city, combining guided insight with the flexibility of private boat travel.

This morning, depart Venice with a private water taxi transfer to the train station, ensuring a smooth and direct departure.

Board a first-class high-speed train to Florence, with a journey time of approximately 2 hours. 

On arrival, your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your accommodation in the historic center, allowing you to settle in before beginning your Florence experience.

Day 8 is dedicated to exploring Florence with your private guide, focusing on its key landmarks and overall structure.

Begin at Florence Cathedral, where your guide will explain its architectural significance and role within the city. Continue through Piazza della Signoria and into the surrounding streets, where Renaissance history and daily life intersect.

The experience is designed to provide both orientation and depth, allowing you to understand how Florence developed into the center of the Renaissance.

Your final day in Florence reveals the city’s artistic heritage, explored with your private guide.

Begin with skip-the-line access to the Uffizi Gallery, where your guide will lead you through a curated selection of masterpieces, providing clear explanations and context.

Continue to the Accademia Gallery to view Michelangelo’s David, with your guide offering detailed insight into its creation and significance.

This structured and focused approach ensures a meaningful experience of Florence’s most important works without feeling overwhelming.

Today, your private driver will collect you from your Florence accommodation and take you into the Tuscan countryside.

The journey takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on your countryside location, with the route passing through rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves. This transition marks a clear shift from city exploration to a more relaxed regional experience.

En route or upon arrival, visit a carefully selected boutique winery for a private cellar tour. Here, you’ll be introduced to the winemaking process and enjoy a guided tasting of local wines, with explanations of grape varieties, terroir, and production techniques.

Continue to your countryside accommodation, where the remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to settle into the setting and enjoy the slower pace of rural Tuscany.

Today, explore Tuscany further with your private driver and local guide.

Travel to Siena, a journey of approximately 1 hour depending on your base, where you’ll meet your private guide for a structured walking tour of the city. Explore its historic streets and districts before arriving at Piazza del Campo, followed by a guided visit to Siena Cathedral, where artistic and architectural details are explained in depth.

In the afternoon, continue with your driver through the Tuscan landscape to San Gimignano, typically a 45-minute drive. Here, you’ll have time to explore the town independently, taking in its distinctive skyline of medieval towers and surrounding countryside views.

Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon or early evening, with the day combining guided insight and relaxed exploration.

Today, travel south to Rome with a seamless combination of private transfer and high-speed train.

Your private driver will take you from your countryside accommodation to Florence station, a journey of approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. From there, board a first-class high-speed train to Rome, with a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.

On arrival, your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel, allowing for a smooth transition into the next stage of your tour.

The remainder of the day is at leisure, giving you time to settle in before your guided experiences resume.

Today, explore Rome’s historic center with your private guide.

This walking experience is designed to reintroduce you to the city in a structured way, moving between its key landmarks while understanding how the historic center is organized. 

Visit the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps, with your guide providing historical context and local insight throughout.

The pace is tailored to your preferences, ensuring a comfortable and engaging experience.

Today is dedicated to Vatican City, explored with your own private guide.

With pre-arranged skip-the-line access, enter the Vatican Museums and follow a curated route through key galleries. Your guide will provide clear explanations of the artworks and their significance, ensuring a structured experience.

Before entering the Sistine Chapel, your guide will prepare you with context, allowing you to fully appreciate Michelangelo’s work. Where possible, continue directly into St. Peter’s Basilica, avoiding the main queues and exploring its interior with guidance.

Today, travel from Rome to the Amalfi Coast.

Board a first-class high-speed train to Naples, taking approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. On arrival, your private driver will meet you and continue the journey along the coast, a drive of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours depending on your destination.

As you approach the Amalfi Coast, the scenery changes to dramatic cliffs and sea views, marking the final region of your journey.

Explore the Amalfi Coast with your private driver.

Travel along the coastal road, stopping first in Positano, where you’ll have time to explore its streets and views. Continue to Amalfi, where you may visit the Cathedral and town center, before heading to Ravello, located above the coastline.

Each stop is paced according to your preferences, with your driver managing timing and routing throughout the day.

Travel inland with your private driver to Pompeii.

On arrival, meet your private archaeologist guide for a structured visit of the site. With skip-the-line entry, you’ll explore key areas including the Forum, residential streets, and public buildings, with detailed explanations of daily life and the events surrounding the eruption.

Return to the Amalfi Coast in the afternoon.

On your final day, enjoy a private boat experience to Capri, departing directly from the Amalfi Coast.

Cruise along the coastline and around the island, passing key landmarks and enjoying views from the water. You may choose to stop for swimming (season permitting) or disembark to explore Capri at your own pace.

Following your boat experience, return to the mainland where your private driver will transfer you to Naples airport or train station, typically a 1.5 to 2-hour journey, concluding your tour.