Italy
Spend your trip exploring Italy's most iconic locations. Discover Florence, a living museum that is home to some of the greatest architecture, museums, and galleries. Then head to the city that has stood the test of time; Rome. Here, spend your days enjoying the local food, walking the historical sites, and letting your hair down in the many bars across the city.
- A city in Italy | 4 nights | Grand Hotel Minerva
- A city in Italy | 4 nights | Six Senses Rome
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The weather in Florence & Rome during late September and early October tends to be pleasantly mild and sunny. Average high temperatures hover around the mid-70s Fahrenheit (low 20s Celsius), while average low temperatures dip into the mid-50s Fahrenheit (low 10s Celsius). Although there is a slight possibility of rainfall on any given day, showers are usually brief and gentle.
You can anticipate an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius (approximately 77 degrees Fahrenheit) throughout your trip.
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Welcome to the enchanting city of Florence! Today is all about settling in and immersing yourself in the rich history and culture of this magnificent city.
After you have cleared customs, please make your way to the arrivals hall where you will meet your driver for your transfer to Venice Mestre train station.
Your driver will be holding a sign with your name/ scenset logo.
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
- Contact number: +39 041 0986800
Booked by scenset.
Upon arrival at the train station, please make your way to the Feltrinelli Bookshop (located in the train station) where you will meet your driver for your transfer to the hotel.
- Driver Name: will be provided
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
- Contact number: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
Check into your hotel and get ready to explore at your own leisure!
Please note that we have informed the hotel of your arrival time. If your room is ready upon arrival, you will be able to check in and access your room immediately. If it is not available yet, you can securely store your baggage with the hotel and begin exploring the area until your room becomes ready.
In the heart of Tuscany, Florence is a timeless city where history and art gracefully intertwine. With its roots dating back centuries, Florence feels like a living museum, where every corner holds a piece of the past. The architecture exudes a captivating grandeur, reminiscent of an era when Florence was a powerful cultural epicenter.
The rest of the evening has been left for you to relax.
- Cibrèo has an informal, fashionable atmosphere.
- Il Santo Bevitore, this restaurant offers home-style cooking, as well as a touch of creativity in the evening.
- Caffè dell'Oro has an elegant atmosphere; Tuscan and Mediterranean dishes take pride of place.
- Omero is a Trattoria run by the same family for 30 years, serving typical regional cuisine.
- ‘INO serves arguably the best Panini in Florence, known for exceptional flavours!
- Buca dell’Orafo offers traditional Tuscany dishes in a setting that reproduces the typical atmosphere of an ancient Florentine restaurant.
- Trattoria Sostanza is famous for its cuisine, since 1869. The concept is to eat by sharing two long marble tables, sitting next to whoever happens to be there.
- Cammillo, the food here is deeply embedded in Florence’s culinary DNA, as well as family-passed down traditions.
Florence's Michelin Star dining scenset is a culinary masterpiece waiting to be savored.
3-Michelin Star:
Open Tuesday to Saturday - Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Pinchiorri represents the luxury of the haute restauration in Italy. The Chef interprets different kinds of cuisine: Tuscan, Italian and international.
2-Michelin Star:
Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner - Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Thought to date back to Byzantine times, the Torre della Pagliazza has had many uses over the centuries, including housing a women’s prison in the 12C. Today it is home to one of the city’s most famous gourmet restaurants, where the chef from Campania creates fresh, Mediterranean cuisine which is elaborate and imaginative in style.
1-Michelin Star:
Open Wednesday to Sundays for dinner.
Looking out over the River Arno, this offers guests the ultimate fine dining experience with unforgettable views of the Ponte Vecchio. The chef will be provided brings his philosophy of true, authentic cooking with ingredients which stand out for their uncompromising creativity and rigour. He melds together flavours, colours and forms to create memorable dishes with a distinctive taste.
Why we love it for you: Nestled in the heart of this enchanting city, the hotel offers an unrivaled location, just steps away from iconic landmarks. The timeless charm of the city is echoed in the hotel's exquisite interior, blending classic Italian design with modern luxury.
- Suite Room view of Piazza Maria Novella
- Breakfast included
- Booking confirmation: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
Today, you'll meet with your guide to set out on a walking exploration of Florence's treasures.
- Morning Begin your morning with an enchanting walking tour through Florence's historic center. As you step into Piazza della Repubblica, delve into the city's scenset as a Roman settlement. Folllow winding alleyways, tracing the footsteps of the medieval townsfolk as you pass by fortified houses and watchtowers. Eventually, you'll emerge into the bustling Piazza della Signoria, a political epicenter since the Middle Ages. Your journey continues with breathtaking views of the Duomo and an iconic stroll across the historic Ponte Vecchio.
- Meeting point: Hotel entrance
- Guide name: will be provided
- Duration: 3 hours
Booked by scenset.
During your walking tour, you will visit the Uffizi Gallery with your guide.
- Commissioned in 1560 by Cosimo I de’ Medici and designed by the great architect Giorgio Vasari, the Uffizi has drawn visitors for centuries to view the masterpieces by maestro artists of the Renaissance, such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Giotto, Botticelli, Tiziano and Michelangelo.
- Guide: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
Enjoy lunch at your own leisure, here are some restaurant recommendations:
- For a speedy lunch panini, located close to the Uffizi Gallery check out: Ino
- For a quintessential Florentine lunch, offering hearty Tuscan cuisine and expertly crafted in-house pasta, head to Ristorante Accademia. Conveniently located near the Accademia Gallery.
After lunch and some free time, reconnect with your guide for your tour of the Accademia Gallery.
- With your guide, explore the magnificent Accademia Gallery, a sanctuary for one of the world's most renowned masterpieces, Michelangelo's David, an emblem of Renaissance artistry. Crafted from marble by the young Michelangelo, this statue came to symbolize the defense of civil liberties within the Republic of Florence, an independent city-state facing external threats and Medici dominance. Initially situated beside Palazzo Vecchio, the city's town hall, it found its permanent home at the Accademia in 1873, relocating from Piazza della Signoria. Delve into the rich history and artistic significance of David, then take in the awe-inspiring presence of Michelangelo's unfinished sculptures, including the Prisoners, St. Matthew, and the Pieta. If time allows, explore the gallery's other remarkable artworks as well.
- Meeting point: To be confirmed with the guide on the day.
- Guide name: will be provided
- Duration: 3 hours
Booked by scenset.
After your visit to the Accademia Gallery, return to the hotel at your own leisure.
After breakfast, meet your private driver for your transfer into the scenic Tuscan countryside. Here, the stage is set for a truffle hunting experience followed by a mouthwatering truffle-infused lunch.
Meet your driver for your transfer to your truffle hunting experience.
- Meeting point: Hotel entrance
- Driver Name: will be provided
- Driver name: will be provided
- Driving duration: Approximately 1.5 hrs
Booked by scenset.
- Embark on an enchanting truffle hunting expedition led by a knowledgeable local expert and his trusty canine companion.
- Discover the picturesque woods of Pietralta Azienda Agricola farm, all while hunting for truffle treasures hidden beneath the earth's surface.
- Afterward, savor the exquisite flavors of Tuscan cuisine during lunch.
- Duration: Approximately 3.5 hrs
Booked by scenset.
Meet your driver for your transfer to the hotel.
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
- Driving duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Booked by scenset.
This afternoon you will return to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your own leisure.
This morning, after breakfast, you will meet with your driver for a scenic transfer to the Tuscan countryside, where you'll embark on a wine tasting and explore Siena.
Meet your driver in the hotel entrance for a morning transfer.
- Driver Name: will be provided
- Driver name: will be provided
- Meeting point: Hotel entrance
- Duration: about half an hour
Booked by scenset.
- Arrive at Osteria di Passignano for a special wine tasting and lunch.
- Duration: 2.5hrs
Booked by scenset.
- After lunch, meet your driver for your journey to Siena.
- Driver Name: will be provided
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
- Duration: 1 hour
Booked by scenset.
- Meet your guide and venture on an exclusive walking tour through the storied heart of Siena. Marvel at the resplendent, marble-adorned Cathedral and venture into the awe-inspiring Piccolomini Library, where you'll have the privilege of gazing upon masterpieces by the renowned artist Pinturicchio.
- Your journey then leads you to the iconic Piazza del Campo, a quintessential Italian square renowned for its breathtaking beauty and the exhilarating Palio bareback horse races it hosts.
- Guide name: will be provided
- Duration: 3 hours
Booked by scenset.
- Meet your driver for your transfer back to the hotel.
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
- Duration: 1 hour
Booked by scenset.
Enjoy the remainder of the evening in Florence at your own leisure.
This morning you will check out of your hotel, and meet your private driver for your transfer to Florence train station for your train to Rome.
Meet your driver in the hotel entrance for your private transfer to Florence train station.
- Driver Name: will be provided
- Meeting point: Hotel entrance
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
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Your train inspector might also ask for the PDR code: FPU6X5
Upon arrival in Rome, you will meet your driver for your transfer to your hotel.
- Meeting point: Meet your driver in front of the pharmacy at platform 1. Your driver will be holding a scenset signboard.
- Driver Contact: will be provided
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
- Driver contact number: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
Check into your hotel and get ready to explore!
With an uncanny sense of foresight, Rome was first called the Eternal City 2,000 years ago. Even by today’s standards, it’s still grand in a way that few other places can compare to. The buildings are dilapidated and the roads disheveled, but chaos has never looked so exquisite. The cobblestone streets may be nonsensical, but a wrong turn always leads to an unexpected delight: an intimate piazza, a baroque fountain, or a homey trattoria serving house-made cacio e pepe.
After checking into your hotel, you will meet your guide and driver for your exploration of the Baroque historical center of the city.
Meet your driver and guide for this afternoon's tour.
- Driver name: will be provided +39 339 7493394
- Meeting point: Hotel entrance
Booked by scenset.
- Discover Piazza del Popolo, Via Margutta with its art galleries and ateliers, the magnificent Piazza di Spagna with its iconic Steps, the Barcaccia fountain in the middle, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona.
- 🍦Finish your tour with a gelato tasting of artisanal Italian ice cream.
- Guide name: will be provided
- Duration: 3 hrs
Booked by scenset.
After your tour, you will meet your driver for your transfer back to your hotel.
Booked by scenset.
Enjoy the remainder of the evening at your own leisure.
- Pipero is a 1-Michelin star restaurant, long-favoured by food enthusiasts in the capital, with simple dishes which are nonetheless full of character.
- Felice a Testaccio is a simple, family, trattoria-style atmosphere. Without a doubt, one of the standard-bearers of Latium cuisine.
- Bistrot 64 boasts the attractive, informal decor of a bistro combined with surprisingly creative and imaginative cuisine.
- Moi is a small and decidedly smart place. A chef cooks fresh seasonal ingredients with modern techniques, which can also change daily.
- Prati Rione Gastronomico offers a varied menu ranging from bistro to pastry, from cocktail bar to bakery; as well as a pizzeria. Well-made cuisine - the choice is limited, but the quality is tantalizing!
- [Aroma](https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/lazio/roma/restaurant/aroma) is a 1-Michelin star tribute to the city and the aromas of Mediterranean cuisine that is served here together with local specialties. The dishes are seasoned by a chef with a touch of creativity.
- [La Pergola](https://romecavalieri.com/la-pergola/) is a 3-Michelin star restaurant and Rome’s most famous roof garden. It's also considered to be the most international restaurant in Italy.
- [Taverna dello Spuntino](https://guide.michelin.com/en/lazio/grottaferrata/restaurant/taverna-dello-spuntino) has a particularly striking interior. From its old tufa passageways converted into a wine cellar in the basement, to its charming dining rooms with brick-vaulted arches where hams, flasks of wine, fruit and antipasti all form an attractive display.
Self Service
- La Petite Laverie, Via Capo di Ferro, 28, 00186 Roma RM, ph. will be provided
- Lavasecco Lemos, Via di S. Maria in Monticelli, 6, 00186 Roma RM, ph. will be provided
Why we love it for you: Six Senses Rome, centrally located near Via del Corso, redefines luxury with designer Patricia Urquiola's inviting rooms, a cutting-edge spa, and a rich history within the 18th-century Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini, once a noble palace and a bank. The lobby, featuring an oval bar and a charming piazza-style restaurant, has become a hotspot for locals seeking post-work aperitivos. This urban retreat offers an intimate, relaxed atmosphere with a focus on Italy and environmental topics.
- Superior Room
- Daily Breakfast
- Booking Confirmation: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
This morning, after breakfast, a driver will take you to the vibrant Campo dei Fiori.
Meet your driver and chef assistant in the hotel lobby and transfer to Trionfale Market.
- Meeting point: Hotel entrance
- Driver name: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
Arrive at the vibrant Campo dei Fiori market for an immersive food tour and cooking class.
- Here, you'll have the chance to peruse the bustling food stalls, just like the locals, selecting the freshest ingredients with the expert guidance of a Roman chef.
- Afterward, head to the chef's home for a hands-on cooking session where you'll master the art of crafting regional specialties, with a particular emphasis on the art of pasta making.
- Once your delectable dishes are prepared, indulge in a satisfying lunch, savouring the fruits of your culinary endeavours.
- Chef assistant: will be provided
- Duration: Approximately 5.5 hours
Booked by scenset.
After lunch, meet your driver for your transfer back to your hotel.
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure.
This morning, after breakfast, you will meet your driver for your transfer to the Colosseum, where you will begin your exploration of ancient Rome.
Meet your driver and guide in the hotel lobby for your transfer to the Colosseum
- Meeting point: Hotel entrance
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
Explore the glories of ancient Rome with your private guide.
- Enjoy the Roman Forums, a vast series of monumental piazzas and several buildings constructed between 46 B.C. and 113 A.D which constituted the hub of political activities in Ancient Rome.
- Next, visit the iconic Colosseum, Rome’s huge amphitheater that accommodated 50,000 spectators where gladiators prepared for the battle.
- Afterwards discover the ancient baths of Caracalla with your private guide. Discover the catacombs beneath the main recreational areas, where you will find underground passages and chambers.
- Guide name: will be provided
- Contact details: will be provided
- Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Booked by scenset.
Meet your driver for your transfer to Palazzo Colonna.
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided +39 339 7493394
Booked by scenset.
Explore the area and enjoy lunch at your own leisure.
- Enjoy a privately guided tour with exclusive access to the Colonna Gallery.
- Alongside your guide, explore the gallery and the splendid ancient apartments of the nobility.
- Guide name: will be provided
- Duration: 2 hours
Booked by scenset.
Afternoon Meet your driver for your transfer to your hotel.
Driver name: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
Enjoy the evening at your own leisure.
After breakfast, meet your private transfer and head to Vatican City!
Meet your driver and guide in the hotel lobby for your transfer to Vatican City.
- Meeting point: Hotel entrance
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
- Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your guide and embark on a visit to the Vatican Museums, including the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel. Marvel at some of the world's most spectacular works within the Vatican Museums.
- Afterward, explore St. Peter's Square with its soaring basilica before enjoying some free time to explore on your own.
Please note: Shoulders and knees must be covered. Due to St. Peter's Basilica operating as an active church under the rule of the Vatican. Visitors are not permitted to wear sleeveless, low-cut garments, shorts that end above the knee, miniskirts, and hats.
- Guide name: will be provided
- Driver name: will be provided
- Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
Booked by scenset.
After your Vatican experience, meet your driver for your transfer back to the hotel.
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
Scenset booking.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch and time to relax before this afternoon's experience in Travestere.
- For an authentic Roman cuisine check out Matricianella.
- If you're looking for Roman cuisine with a twist CiPasso is the perfect place for lunch - just a few steps away from the Pantheon.
- Craving a pizza? Check out Piccolo Bucco for a quick bite. Here you can choose from pizza Roma, spaghetti carbonara and exotic salami
Meet your driver and sommelier for your transfer to Trastevere.
- Meeting point: Hotel Entrance, in the afternoon.
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
- Savor a tasting of various aperitivos paired with appetizers, all while gaining insights into crafting a perfect Martini and Spritz.
- Guide name: will be provided
- Duration: 3 hrs
Booked by scenset.
Meet your driver for your transfer back to the hotel.
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided +39 339 7493394
Booked by scenset.
Enjoy the remainder of your evening at your own leisure.
Today you will check out of your hotel.
After you check out, meet your private driver for your transfer to Sorrento, Hotel Belair (Via Capo, 29 80067 Sorrento, NA Italy)
- Driver Coordinator: will be provided
- Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
Booked by scenset.
Thank you for travelling with us and enjoy the remainder of your trip in Sorrento!
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