RENAISSANCE ADVENTURE – ROME AND FLORENCE


The whole history and art of Italy lie in Rome and Florence, birthplaces of Roman and Renaissance civilizations: plunge in centuries of artistic masterpieces, eternal monuments, important museums. Get in touch with culture and eternal beauty.



DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1-ROME


Arrival at Rome Airport FCO.

Transfer to the hotel.

Check into your hotel and time for relaxing.

Dinner on your own and overnight stay

 

 

DAY 2-ANCIENT AND BAROQUE ROME


In the morning meeting with your private English-speaking guide and start a guided tour of

Rome. Visit of the glorious Ancient Rome monuments. Lunch at leisure. Balance of the day

at leisure: we suggest you to focus on Renaissance and Baroque Rome through the Spanish

steps, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori. Dinner on own. Overnight in

Rome

 


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

 

  • The Colosseum, where gladiators and animals’ battles took place in ancient times

  • The Roman Forum, full of well-preserved ruins of religious and civil buildings, evidence of a glorious civilization

  • The Palatine Hill, the place where Rome was foundede.

  • The Spanish Steps, the elegant living room of Rome high society

  • The Trevi fountain: throw a coin in it and pray for good luck!on

  • The colorful, lively and original Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori


ESSENCE SPECIALS:

 

  • A half-day guided tour that will help you familiarizing with Roman history, civilization and arts.


DO NOT MISS:

 

  • Shopping in Via Condotti, Via del Babbuino and Via del Corso, the most elegant and luxurious shopping streets of Rome with several exclusive boutiques.

  • A dinner at Restaurant l’Antica Pesa, located in the typical Trastevere areaers.

  • A coffee at St. Eustachio café, one of the most elegant and historical coffee-houses in Romes.



DAY 3 -VATICAN AND ST.PETER’S CATHEDRAL

In the morning, meet with your private guide English speaking in the hotel. Guided visit of Christian Rome, characterized by a mystical atmosphere and of true artistic beauty. Visit of St Peter’s church, the biggest church in the world. Lunch at leisure. Balance of the afternoon at leisure: we suggest you to take a walk in the city centre or to visit the Villa Borghese Gallery, full of marvellous art works. Dinner in a typical restaurant. Overnight.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

 

  • The Vatican Museums, among the most important museums of the world, with the Sistine Chapel.

  • St Peter’s Church


ESSENCE SPECIAL:

 

  • Private guided visit of the Christian Rome.

  • STypical dinner based on special Roman dishes in the Restaurant Felice al Testaccio: pasta with special sauces, beef steak and many more!

 

DO NOT MISS:

 

  • A visit to the wonderful Villa Borghese Gallery, hosting prestigious art masterpieces by the most famous Italian artists

  • The Caracalla thermal centre, a magnificent and well-preserved example of civil buildings of the ancien era

  • An aperitif at Café Rosati, a prestigious and elegant bar in Piazza del Popolo

 


DAY 4-FLORENCE AND ITS SYMBOLS


In the morning, private transfer or train ticket from Rome to Florence. Check-in at your hotel in Florence city centre. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, meet your guide for an orientation walking tour of the city, focusing on the city highlights, which makes Florence the Renaissance capital of the world. Dinner on own. Overnight at your hotel.


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

 

  • Florence cathedral complex

  • Piazza della Signoria, heart of Florence and seat of the civil and political power during the Communal period

  • Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge of the city with its goldsmiths’ boutiques

  • Santa Croce church, where the most famous Italian artists are buried


ESSENCE SPECIAL:

 

  • Private walking tour with a guide that will help you familiarize with Florence art and history

 

DO NOT MISS:

 

  • Aperitivo Happy hour at Zoe posh cafe

  • An ice-cream at Gelateria dei Neri, with more than 50 flavours to choose from

  • A lampredotto sandwich at a local kiosk


DAY 5-FREE DAY TO DISCOVER FLORENCE


Day at leisure to discover Florence on your own


DO NOT MISS:

 

  • Exclusive tour of the historical Vasarian corridor (mandatory reservation)

  • The Uffizi and Accademia Gallery

  • Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens

  • Shopping in Via Tornabuoni, the most exclusive shopping street of Florence with prestigious boutiques

  • A dinner at the Restaurant "Il Latini", where you can try the famous Florentine steak.


DAY 6-CHECK OUT


Check-out.
Private transfer to Florence airport or to alternative destinations.



OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE TOUR: 3*, 4*, 5* HOTELS, VILLAS AND HISTORICAL RESIDENCES, ALL THE TOURS CAN BE PERSONALIZED AND TAILOR MADE

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