Discover Classic Italy

BENVENUTI A ITALIA, WELCOME TO ITALY! From the countryside that will take your breath away to the iconic sites & rich history you will find here, your trip to Italy will be nothing short of unforgettable! Arrive in Rome’s city center with your Daniel’s Discovery Tours Guide and settle into a beautiful, centrally located hotel for four nights. Enjoy a walking tour of Rome’s historic center including the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain.  Discover the majesty and mystery of ancient Rome on your full day walking tour including a guided tour of the Colosseum (pending availability), Palatine Hill, and Ancient Forum—the centerpiece of ancient Roman life. Experience the power of Vatican City with a private guide as we tour the immense collection inside the Vatican Museums. Housing some of the most renowned sculptures, paintings and works of art in the world, you’ll see beautiful works of historic art such as the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Visit Castel San Angelo, originally a mausoleum to the Emperor Hadrian.  Stroll the Ancient Appian Way, the 2,400 year old Roman road that is still in use full of ancient mausoleums, Christian catacombs, and lush greenery.  We travel to Siena with a stop en route to the picturesque hilltop village of Montepulciano. Take a guided tour of Siena’s historic center, the very heart of Tuscany, before settling into our home for three nights in the historic center of Florence – the epicenter of the Italian Renaissance that changed the world. Learn about the influential Medici family and the important role they played in shaping the modern world. Enjoy a tour of the Accademia Gallery which houses the famous David Statue, plus a visit to the grandiose Florence Cathedral. Relish in the beauty of Tuscany with a full day excursion through the Italian countryside, including a visit to one of Tuscany’s most stunning hilltop towns, San Gimignano, a lunch and tasting at a local winery, and tour of a farmhouse to taste authentic olive oil, bruschetta, and mixed meats is a highlight of the day!  We travel from Siena to Venice with a stop in Bologna for a guided tour and lunch at a local ristorante in the city known for being the food capital of Italy. Upon arrival in Venice, enjoy a boat ride into the canal city before settling into your beautiful hotel for 3 nights.  Enjoy a guided tour of Venice – the famous lagoon city that has captivated millions across the world – visiting the greatest highlights including the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, ending with a private iconic gondola ride. Enjoy a full free day to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of Venice on your own. Or, if you are still up for more sightseeing take an optional excursion (for an additional fee) to the islands of Murano, known primarily for their world-class glass making.  We will take a private taxi boat from our hotel into Venice airport as we bid Italy ARRIVEDERCI with fond memories and a deeper perspective of this historic and beautiful place!  DUE TO THE HISTORIC NATURE OF THE PLACES WE VISIT EXPECT A HIGH LEVEL OF WALKING, UNEVEN SURFACES, WITH FULL DAYS OF WALKING TOURS AT TIMES.  Passport Required.