Grand Tour of Italy: 8-Day Journey from Milan to Rome

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Milano → Venezia → Firenze → Roma

Price Range €448-1996
Duration 8 days
Group Size Max 6
Categories
Arte Cultura Food Easy

Introduction

Experience the best of Italy in 8 days starting from Milan, through Venice, Florence and Rome. Semi-independent journey with private guided tours in each city, included transfers and time to savor each destination with calm and authenticity.
This tour is designed for those who wish to discover Italy's most iconic cities without rushing, with the comfort of an organized itinerary and the freedom to explore at your own pace. Each city includes 3-hour private guided tours with local experts, included transfers and free days for shopping, gastronomy or optional excursions.

📋 Practical information

  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Participants: Maximum 6 people
  • Availability: Every day of the year
  • Route: Milan → Venice → Florence → Rome
  • Ideal for: Couples, families, friends, first-time visitors to Italy

⭐ Why book this tour

  • Complete Grand Tour without rushing: time to savor each city
  • Private tours with expert guides: 3 hours in each city for culture and history
  • All transfers included: maximum comfort, zero stress
  • Balanced pace: guided tours + free days to explore
  • Fully customizable: we adapt the itinerary to your wishes
  • Perfect for: couples, families, groups of friends, first time in Italy

An unforgettable journey through Italy's four most iconic cities!

Itinerary Details

Day 1
**Milan → Venice**
Arrival in Milan and private transfer from the airport to the station. Train journey to Venice. Upon arrival, private transfer from the station to the hotel. **In the afternoon, a 3-hour private guided tour of Venice: St. Mark’s Square with the Basilica and the Campanile, Rialto Bridge, walks through the historic districts and along the Grand Canal.** You will discover the unique charm of the city on the water. Accommodation in Venice.

Day 2
**Venice → Florence**
Breakfast at the hotel. **Free morning to explore Venice: visit museums (Doge’s Palace, Gallerie dell’Accademia), take a gondola ride, shop in artisan boutiques, or relax in the historic cafés of St. Mark’s Square.** In the afternoon, private transfer from the hotel to the train station and train journey to Florence. Upon arrival, private transfer from the station to the hotel. **Accommodation in Florence.**

Day 3
**Florence**
Breakfast at the hotel. **Private guided 3-hour tour of Florence: Duomo with Brunelleschi's dome, Piazza della Signoria with Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, Basilica of Santa Croce. Immersion in the art and history of the Renaissance.** Afternoon free for museum visits, shopping, or walks along the Arno. Accommodation in Florence.

Day 4
**Florence**
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore Florence according to your interests. **Possibility to visit museums (Uffizi, Accademia with Michelangelo's David, Palazzo Pitti),** shop in the artisan workshops of the Oltrarno district, or **optional excursions to Pisa with the Leaning Tower, medieval Siena, San Gimignano, or the Chianti hills for wine tastings.** Accommodation in Florence.

Day 5
**Rome**
**Breakfast and private transfer from the hotel to Florence station.** Travel by train to Rome. Upon arrival, private transfer from the station to your hotel in the center of Rome. Free time or the possibility to organize a guided tour according to your interests. **Accommodation in Rome.**

Day 6
**Rome**
Day dedicated to a private 3-hour guided tour of Baroque Rome: Pantheon, Piazza Navona with Bernini's fountains, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Trinità dei Monti. First immersion in the Eternal City. In the afternoon, free time to explore characteristic neighborhoods or continue discovering the city independently or with a guide: The Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel. Accommodation in Rome.

Day 7
**Rome**
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. **Optional excursions available: Pompeii and the archaeological excavations, Capri and the Amalfi Coast, Tivoli with Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana, Castelli Romani with wine tastings, Appian Way and Catacombs, shopping in the city center streets or additional visits to museums and galleries.** Accommodation in Rome.


Day 8 – Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until check-out. Private transfer from the hotel to Rome airport according to your flight schedule. End of our services. Goodbye!

Services Included

Included in Price:
  • 7 nights in a 4* hotel in the cities visited (1 night in Venice, 2 in Florence, 3 in Rome) with Breakfast
  • Private Transfers: Milan Airport → Milan Train Station / → Hotel Venice / Hotel → Venice Train Station / → Hotel Florence / Hotel → Florence Train Station / → Hotel Rome / Hotel → Rome Airport
  • 1st Class Train Tickets: Milan Venice Venice Florence Florence Rome
  • 3-hour private guided tour of Venice (day 1)
  • 3-hour Private Guided Tour of Florence (day 3)
  • 2 3-hour Private Guided Tours in Rome (days 5 and 6)
  • Qualified local guides
  • Agency assistance throughout the trip
  • Flexible and Customizable Itinerary

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