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Luxury Top Italy Itinerary (10 Days)
The Colosseum
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an ancient Roman arena in the center of Rome.
Completed in 80 CE, it is the largest amphitheater ever built and one of the most iconic symbols of Imperial Rome. The structure remains a major archaeological and tourist landmark, drawing millions of visitors annually.
Book your Colosseum Tickets Here!Completed in 80 CE, it is the largest amphitheater ever built and one of the most iconic symbols of Imperial Rome. The structure remains a major archaeological and tourist landmark, drawing millions of visitors annually.
The Roman Forum
The Roman Forum (Latin: Forum Romanum) is an ancient plaza in the center of Rome, Italy, located between the Palatine Hill and Capitoline Hill. It served as the political, religious, and commercial heart of ancient Rome and remains one of the most significant archaeological sites of the ancient world.
Main monuments:
Temple of Saturn,
Curia Julia,
Arch of Titus,
Basilica of Maxentius
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Vatican City
St. Peter’s Basilica is a Renaissance-era Catholic church located in Vatican City. It stands as one of the holiest sites in Christianity, traditionally regarded as the burial place of Saint Peter, the apostle and first pope. The basilica’s architectural and artistic grandeur make it a centerpiece of global religious pilgrimage and cultural heritage.
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Villa Borghese
The park of Villa Borghese occupies a vast area in the heart of the city. The villa contains buildings, sculptures, monuments and fountains, the work of illustrious artists of the Baroque, Neoclassical and Eclectic art, surrounded by ancient trees, ponds, Italian gardens and large open spaces, created with great care.
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Florence Duomo
The Florence Cathedral, or Santa Maria del Fiore, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and iconic Renaissance landmark known for its massive brick dome designed by Brunelleschi. Located in the heart of Florence, this cathedral complex features a striking white, green, and pink marble facade, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery
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Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery is a world-renowned art museum in Florence, Italy, housed in a 16th-century building originally designed by Giorgio Vasari for the Medici family’s administrative offices. It holds one of the most significant collections of Renaissance art globally, drawing millions of visitors each year for its masterpieces and historical setting.
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Accademia Gallery
The Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze) is a renowned art museum in Florence, Italy, best known as the home of David. It holds a premier collection of Renaissance art and serves as a major destination for visitors exploring the artistic legacy of Michelangelo and his contemporaries.
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Siena, Tuscany
Siena is a stunning medieval city in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, famous for its UNESCO-listed historic center, the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, and the thrilling Palio horse race. Known for stunning Gothic architecture, panoramic views from the Torre del Mangia, and a deep, 14th-century atmosphere, it offers top attractions like the Siena Cathedral.
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Tuscany Wine Tasting
Begin with a winery in the heart of Chianti Classico, enjoy exceptional red wines and learn about the art of winemaking.
Indulge in a tasting of 3 to 4 top-tier wines, representing the best that Tuscany has to offer. Then visit San Gimignano, known for producing the iconic Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
Tuscany Wine Tasting
Private water taxi arrival Venice
Private water taxis from Venice Marco Polo International Airport offer the most direct, scenic, and luxurious transfer to your hotel. The trip takes about 30-40 minutes and is available 24/7. It is recommended to pre-book, especially for peak seasons.
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Gondola ride on Grand Canal
Gondolas are traditional, 11-meter-long, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boats, renowned for their sleek black design and hand-built construction from eight types of wood. They are steered by professional gondoliers standing at the stern.
The Grand Canal (Italian: Canal Grande) is the principal waterway running through the historic center of Venice. This sweeping, S-shaped canal serves as the city’s main thoroughfare, lined with palaces, churches, and markets that chronicle nearly a millennium of Venetian history.
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The Doge’s Palace
The Doge’s Palace (Italian: Palazzo Ducale) is a Gothic-style palace in Venice, Italy, that served for centuries as the residence of the Doge—the chief magistrate and leader of the Venetian Republic. It is one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, symbolizing the city’s political power, architectural innovation, and artistic heritage.
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Murano
Murano glassmaking is a centuries-old tradition based on the island of Murano near Venice, Italy, renowned for producing high-quality art glass through techniques like glassblowing, sommerso (layering), and millefiori. Since 1291, masters have created intricate chandeliers, sculptures, and jewelry using specialized silica, metal oxides, and intense heat, making it a globally celebrated artistic center
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Burano
Burano is a small, picturesque island in the Venetian Lagoon known for its vividly painted, colorful houses and traditional, intricate lace-making. Located near Venice, it is characterized by scenic canals and a vibrant atmosphere.
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Cinque Terre and Pisa Tower
Tour to the Cinque Terre and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Visit three of the five villages of Cinque Terre, traveling by car, boat (or optional hike), and train. Then stop in Pisa on the way back to Florence to see the famous leaning tower.
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See the Tuscan gems of San Gimignano, Siena, and Monteriggioni in just one day on this tour from Florence. First, stop in the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano before seeing the intact walls of Monteriggioni. Then it is time for a typical Tuscan lunch at a Chianti wintery that includes a guided wine tasting and “vin santo." Top off your trip in Siena to explore its historic city center with a stop at the Duomo.
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Spanish Steps
The 138 steps, also known as the “Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti”, was originally built to link the Spanish embassy to the Holy See at the base, to the church of Trinità dei Monti at the top. Designed in Baroque style by Italian architects Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi, Europe’s widest staircase was constructed between 1723 and 1725 thanks to the funding of French diplomat, Etienne Gueffier. The fresh water fountain at the bottom of the steps, Fontana della Barcaccia (which translates to the “fountain of the ugly boat” because of its half-sunken ship shape) was commissioned by Pope Urban III and built by father and son Bernini.
Piazza del Campidoglio
Piazza del Campidoglio is a monumental square located on the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy. Designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti in the 16th century, it stands as one of the most important civic spaces of the Italian Renaissance and a symbol of Rome’s political and artistic heritage.
Trastevere
Trastevere is a picturesque, bohemian rione (district) in Rome, located on the west bank of the Tiber River ("beyond the Tiber"). Known for its cobblestone streets, ivy-covered medieval buildings, and vibrant nightlife, it offers an authentic Roman experience with popular spots like Piazza di Santa Maria.
Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale Michelangelo is a 19th-century terrace and viewpoint overlooking Florence, Italy. Built on a hill south of the Arno River, it offers the city’s most celebrated panoramic view, encompassing Florence Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze), Ponte Vecchio, and the Tuscan hills. It is a free, open-air public space and a defining highlight for visitors to the Renaissance capital.
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria is the L-shaped, political heart of Florence, serving as a free, open-air museum and central gathering point since the Middle Ages. Located between Piazza del Duomo and the Arno River, it features the historic Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi, and numerous Renaissance masterpieces.
St. Mark’s Basilica
St. Mark’s Basilica is the cathedral church of Venice, celebrated for its opulent Italo-Byzantine design and extensive mosaics. Located on Piazza San Marco beside the Doge’s Palace, it has symbolized Venetian wealth and power since the Middle Ages and remains one of Italy’s most visited landmarks.
Sr Mark's Square
St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) is the principal public square of Venice, Italy, often called the "drawing room of Europe". It is renowned for its stunning architecture—including St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Campanile—and its central role in Venetian social and cultural life since the 10th century.
Rialto Bridge
The Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto) is the oldest and most iconic stone arch bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venice. Completed in 1591 by Antonio da Ponte, it is a masterpiece of Renaissance engineering, featuring a single, 28-meter arch lined with shops and two inclined ramps. It serves as a vital pedestrian crossing and a key tourist landmark.
Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) is a famous, enclosed 17th-century Baroque bridge in Venice, Italy, made of white limestone, designed by Antonio Contino. It spans the Rio di Palazzo to connect the Doge's Palace (interrogation rooms) to the Prigioni Nuove (New Prison). Its name derives from the legend that prisoners would sigh at their last view of Venice's beauty before being locked away.
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Ristorante Aroma
There are many romantic restaurants in Rome and a handful of them offers both romance and a view; still I challenge you to find something comparable to Aroma.
Majestically set on the top floor of the distinguished Palazzo Manfredi, a gorgeous hotel with fourteen individually designed rooms, and with a location that is prime real estate to its best, the über exclusive 28-seat restaurant manages to reflect the essence of quintessential Rome with both its menu and the outdoor terrace offering the Colosseum as a very welcome companion of your meal.
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Roscioli
Ristorante Salumeria Roscioli is a multi-function delicatessen, an unconventional restaurant, and a rich and varied wine bar, where the cuisine is based on high quality materials selected over the years by the Roscioli brothers and an attentive and ready staff. The menu presents traditional starters and main dishes, as well as the results of conceptions from the national cuisine – raw fish from the Mediterranean and Tyrrhenian, selections of French or Italian Alpine cheeses, classified by typology and maturation, but also cold cuts of Spanish or native origin, all cut by hand.
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Da Enzo al 29
At Trastevere Da Enzo al 29 restaurant, the menu is quite simple: you’ll find only Roman specialties. Every day, they offer a different plate of “pasta of the day”. You shouldn’t miss the “Caprese salad with buffalo cheese” and the “Jewish style artichokes”, both will leave you longing for more. Following that, any first or second course on the menu is an excellent choice. Let the waiter know what you are craving and they’ll be sure to recommend exactly the thing you wanted. And finally, desserts are truly a treat! The gelato and the various cakes and pies are all home made.
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La Giostra
Established twenty years ago by Prince Dimitri Habsburg-Lorraine and his son Soldano, La Giostra is a cozy restaurant hidden from view and a favorite with world-famous celebrities. Traditional Tuscan and Lorraine cuisine. The “VIP” table is the big, King Arthur’s-style one at the end of the dining room.
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Enoteca Pinchiorri
is the temple of taste in Florence, three Michelin stars. Giorgio Pinchiorri and Annie Feolde from different origins but with the same passion that drove them in these last 40 years to create something unique in its kind. Unforgettable the dishes prepared by Annie Feolde and the two First Chefs Italo Bassi e Riccardo Monco is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As well as a trip to the wine cellar, one of the best in the world: a collection of over 4000 labels printed in two wine lists, Italian and international, and offering the chance of one-of-a-kind wine tastings.
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Ristorante Quadri
Created by Max Alajmo and carried out by executive chefs Silvio Giavedoni and Sergio Preziosa, the Ristorante Quadri menu highlights contemporary interpretations of traditional Venetian and Italian dishes made with ingredients sourced directly from the Venetian lagoon. Guests can choose between two tasting menus as well as à la carte options.
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Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte hotel
Hotel de Russie is an iconic, 5-star luxury hotel in central Rome. Situated between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo it is known for its “Secret Garden” and 120+ stylish rooms. It is part of the Rocco Forte Hotels group. Historically nicknamed “Hotel de Russie et des Iles Britannique,” it is synonymous with luxury, discretion, and high-end Roman elegance, having hosted celebrities and luminaries.
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The St. Regis Rome
Rome’s first deluxe hotel continues its heritage in offering luxury accommodations in Rome's historic center. A few steps from Piazza della Repubblica, the St. Regis Rome is a short walk from Via Veneto.
St. Regis is 15 minutes' walk from the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the designer boutiques along Via Condotti. The Coliseum and Roman Forum are easily reached by bus or metro or on foot, down the popular shopping street of Via Nazionale.
Enjoy traditional cuisine, and relax in the hotel’s health club and spa. The hotel features a variety of business services including prestigious rooms, suitable for meetings or events, with state-of-the-art equipment and elegant furnishings, such as Murano glass chandeliers.
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Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Offering a 2-floor spa and Michelin-star restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is next to the botanical gardens of Giardino della Gherardesca. It offers a wide range of luxury rooms and suites.
Spacious and bright, the rooms successfully combine Renaissance décor with a wide range of modern facilities. You will have an LCD TV, DVD player, bathrobes and slippers.
The Four Seasons is composed of 2 buildings, the 15th-century Palazzo della Gherardesca and the 16th-century Palazzo Del Nero. There are 4.5 hectares of beautiful gardens in between them.
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Portrait Firenze
Featuring panoramic views of Florence and the Arno River, Portrait Firenze offers luxurious rooms with handcrafted furniture. This hotel is 98 feet from the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge.
The spacious suites come with full entertainment systems including an iPad, iPod docking station, and a flat-screen TV. The studio also includes a dishwasher and coffee machine. Bathrobes, slippers, and Ferragamo toiletries are provided in the Carrara marble bathroom.
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Aman Venice
Filled with museum-quality treasures, Aman Venice’s home on the Grand Canal is the 16th-century Palazzo
Papadopoli, one of the city’s most significant buildings. The great 18th-century painter
Tiepolo once lived here, and his frescoes adorn the walls of many of the rooms. In the 19th century,
the presiding Papadopoli family turned adjoining buildings into two gardens that, today, are among
the city’s rarest private green spaces.
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Gritti Palace
Restored to its original splendor, The Gritti Palace is set in a former noble residence on Venice's Grand Canal, with views of Santa Maria delle Salute Church. All luxurious rooms feature antiques and Murano glass.
The rooms come with air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom complete with bathrobes and slippers. Some rooms offer views of the Grand Canal, or of the city.
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice is just a 5-minute walk from La Fenice Opera House and 1640 feet from St. Mark’s Square. The vaporetto water bus stop at Santa Maria del Giglio is 1312 feet away.
The hotel's Club del Doge restaurant serves dishes made with fresh ingredients from the Rialto Market. Breakfast is served in an elegant room with crystal chandeliers.
Book Gritti PalaceDepart from central Florence in an air conditioned and comfortable minivan, and enjoy the scenery en route to the Cinque Terre. Learn about these ‘five lands,’ including the area’s famous hiking trails, unique local wines, and some of its traditional dishes.
Arrive in the Cinque Terre National Park, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, and encompass the five towns of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare. Buildings cling to a remote stretch of the Riviera coastline, along with with vineyard and orchard terraces.
Take in the wonderful views on a boat ride (weather permitting), this is the best way to see villages and get photos, then on to a very light hike on an almost level trail through seaside vineyards. Enjoy a chance to admire the coastal panorama from a high vantage point as well, to really get a feel for the elevation.
