TT EXCLUSIVE– Essential Italy
Taussig Travel invites you to embark on an exclusive one-week tour showcasing Italy’s three most captivating cities: Venice, Florence, and Rome. This small-group tour offers a remarkable opportunity to delve into the rich history, stunning architecture, exquisite cuisine, and renowned wines of Italy. The itinerary balances guided sightseeing with ample free time for independent exploration.
Itinerary
April 8, 2026- Departure
April 9- Arrival in Venice
- Meet your designated host at the airport.
- Transfer by water taxi, accompanied by your host, along Venice’s canals to your hotel.
- Rest and explore your neighborhood.
April 10- Venice Tour
- Participate in a small-group guided walking tour of Venice. This 6-hour tour will cover key locations such as the Rialto Bridge, the Basilica of Saint Mark, the Doge’s Palace, and include a gondola ride.
April 11- Optional Tours in Venice
- Enjoy leisure time exploring Venice independently or partake in optional paid tours. Options include a private boat tour to Murano and Burano islands or a walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto with synagogue visits.
- Join an included small-group food tour featuring Venetian culinary and wine specialties.
April 12- Transfer to Florence
- Travel to Florence on a high-speed train, accompanied by your Florence host.
- Engage in a comprehensive 5-hour tour of Florence, highlighting significant sites such as Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, masterpieces at the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo (cathedral), and the Battistero (Baptistery).
April 13- Independent Exploration of Florence/Tuscany
- Utilize local staff recommendations to explore museums and sights in Florence. Suggestions include Museum San Marco, an in-depth visit to the Duomo, Renaissance sculpture at Bargello, or viewing Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo.
- Opt for paid group or private tours to Tuscany locations. Choices include pasta-making in a countryside villa, wine tasting in Chianti, small-group tours to Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano with winery lunch, or tours to Cinque Terre’s seaside villages.
April 14- Transfer to Rome
- Travel to Rome by fast train, accompanied by your Roman host.
- Participate in an orientation walking tour of Rome, covering landmarks like The Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the exterior of the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona.
April 15- Ancient Rome and Vatican City
- Take a morning tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
- Follow with an afternoon tour of Vatican City encompassing St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museum, and the Sistine Chapel.
April 16- Footsteps of St. Paul
- Engage in a 3-hour tour focusing on the life, work, and martyrdom of St. Paul in Rome, visiting the Mamertine Prison, the Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls, and Tre Fontane Abbey.
- Enjoy dinner in the home of a Roman chef.
April 17- Conclusion of Tour
- Transfer to the airport for return travel or opt for additional tour extensions, including one to Pompeii and Amalfi.
Cost
The price is $3,599 per person based on double occupancy. Group size is limited to 12 participants. Minimum group size is 6 persons.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in centrally located 4-star hotels.
- Breakfast each morning.
- Transfers to/from airports and train stations.
- Host meetings in each city to maximize your experience.
- Accompanied high-speed train travel between cities.
- All tours listed in the itinerary, excluding those marked as optional.
Exclusions (not included)
- Meals other than breakfast.
- Local hotel taxes (Approximately EUR 50 per person total).
- Airfare.
- Optional tours.
- Transportation to/from included or optional tours.
- Luggage handling (short walks with luggage and stowing bags on trains may be required).
- Gratuities.
Hotels
- Hotel Al Codega in Venice
- Hotel Albani in Florence
- Hotel Ponte Sisto in Rome
Optional Add-On to Pompeii and Amalfi
Space is limited for this date. Other dates can be arranged with enough advance notice. Email travel@taussigtravel.com or call us at (302) 276-8241.