A wondrous journey through the spiritual heart of Rome including an exclusive Vatican Museums tour, a view of the mesmerizing Sistine Chapel and a walk through breathtaking St. Peter’s Cathedral. Carefully crafted and meticulously designed to offer unique insight and a privileged viewing of some of the world’s most extraordinary masterpieces, this signature tour is unique among all guided tours of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel because it includes an early access priority tickets, alongside a guided tour led by a knowledgeable and charismatic expert. Meet your guide near the Vatican Museums, and enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Follow your guide, an expert in art, history and religion, and explore the marvelous art collection of the Vatican Museums: your exclusive Sistine Chapel tour encompasses viewing of all the highlights, including the statue and geographical maps galleries, as well as Raphael’s hall and the tapestry gallery. Learn all about the genius artists who enhanced this tiny sovereign state’s premises, and then head to the Sistine Chapel, one of the most astounding artistic marvels in the world. Crown your tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica. Wander down the majestic Cathedral, and view the highlights in all their glory. The gleaming mosaics and superb stonework, such as Michelangelo’s heart-rending Pietà and Bernini’s canopy, will come to life and become part of you.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Trastevere is a neighborhood like no other. It’s where Romans choose to eat with their families and where young Romans go for buzzing nightlife at evenings and weekends. You can’t leave Rome without walking through these streets and tasting the best food on offer.

On this 4-hour walking food tour you explore this photogenic neighborhood by night. You’ll sample a blend of Italian classics like pizza and pasta, real Roman street food, less-known meats and cheeses, and amazing wine in a secret cellar.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Under the guidance of your fun and friendly Italian host, immerse yourself in the Italian life to discover the gastronomic delights of Rome.

The day begins with a walking tour of the chef's favorite food shops leading to the famous Rome outdoor food market - Campo de' Fiori.

Then go to the chef's private apartment where you’ll learn Italian cooking techniques and the skills to cook delicious Italian dishes with a focus on making fresh pasta dishes. The course will teach you the techniques needed to cook different pasta dishes as well as one meat dish (vegetarians can be catered for) that you will be able to use time after time at home.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Peel back the layers of history as you discover imperial and early Christian Rome via the Eternal city’s underground burial chambers, its long winding catacombs and its crypts. This tour provides an exclusive viewing of The Cappuccini Crypt (chapel decorated entirely by human bones), Domitilla or San Callisto Catacombs (ancient Christian burial ground) and the Church of San Clemente (built over an ancient fourth century church built over an even older Roman house containing Christian artifacts and a pagan temple with ruins reaching 57 feet deep).

Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.

Discover one of Italy's most important museums, the Uffizi Gallery, under the guidance of an art expert, skipping the long lines!

Enjoy a guided tour of the main rooms of the Uffizi Gallery and follow the evolution of Italian art through the centuries, from the Middle Ages to Renaissance. Learn about Giotto’s revolutionary art, admire the beauty of Botticelli’s Primavera and the sensuality of his Venere, surprise yourself with Leonardo’s mix of rational genius and artistic creativity, and view the main masterpieces by many other unparalleled artists.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Starting from Florence, you will be taken to Siena by an English speaking driver. In Siena, enjoy a guided walking tour of this compact city as you explore Piazza del Campo, the main central square where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year, as well as the quieter backstreets and learning everything about the Contrade, the 17 medieval city districts that compete against each other in the Palio.

Then continue to San Gimignano, famed for its medieval skyscrapers, high walls and narrow streets that typify most people image of a Tuscan hill town. San Gimignano is unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which with its hilltop setting and encircling walls, form its famed and unforgettable skyline. You will have free time to explore this city as you wish.

Finally, savor a typical Tuscan dinner paired with wines in a fascinating location in the Chianti countryside. Then return to Florence.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Discover the hidden treasures and abundant culinary heritage of Florence, including its historic Wine Windows and the finest Tuscan specialties.

Treat yourself to a delectable, freshly prepared pasta dish, masterfully crafted by a local chef, as well as the traditional Tuscan zero-waste soup, and an array of other local delicacies. All the while, immerse yourself in Florence's vibrant nightlife, savoring its rich culture and flavors. Don't miss the chance to explore a centuries-old wine cellar and sample innovative Super Tuscan wines, with a tasting featuring five remarkable Tuscan wine selections, from Chianti Classico to Super Tuscans.

Please note: itinerary & tastings subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, departure time or local holidays. Regardless, your experience will be unforgettable! 

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Along this trail, get acquainted with the history of wine and the secret of how to keep long lasting traditions alive. Learn the different characteristics of wine, how distinguish the acidity and taste, and flavor pairing with food. Plus visit an olive oil mill in an ancient noble estate and learn about the olive oil production.
This full day experience includes the visit of three wineries and an olive oil mill, three wine tastings and an olive oil tasting, a typical Tuscan meal, and many photo opportunities!

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Enjoy a tour of the most famous sites in Venice: the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. Once home to the Duke of Venice and the city’s courts, the Doge's Palace features the very best and the very worst of Venice’s history – from vast paintings by Tintoretto and Veronese to the wooden slot where accusations of treason were slipped to the fearsome Secret Police.

Next you will admire the heart of Venice – St. Mark’s Square, once pronounced the “finest drawing room in all of Europe” by Napoleon. Marvel at the diversity of Venetian culture, where eastern architecture and western design have blended to create a structure with an onion dome, before following your guide through the beautiful frescoes inside the basilica.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.

Escape the crowds of Venice and explore Murano, a small island world-famous for its glass, and Burano, famous for its centuries old tradition of lace-making and for its houses huddled tightly together and each painted a different color. This tour also includes live demonstrations in the art of glassblowing and lace-making led by master artisans.

Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.