Two Weeks in Italy

Oct 3 – 6, 2024: Venice (3 nights)

• Ca'Di Dio

Oct 6 – 8, 2024: (2 nights)

• The Place Firenze

Oct 8 – 11, 2024: Borro (3 nights)

• Il Borro Toscana

Oct 11 – 14, 2024: Roma (3 nights)

• Maalot Roma

Oct 14 – 18, 2024: Positano (4 nights)

• Le Agavi

If you need any assistance while you are traveling, or if you would like to make any changes, reservations or cancellations during your time in Italy you can contact the following who will be your local contacts during your trip:

Italy

• Local Emergency Contact: will be provided

Scenset

• Your Curator: will be provided
  
• Your Traveler Relations Rep: will be provided
  
• Scenset Emergency Line: +1 (415) 941-0027

Important: Due to the time difference, for small day-to-day things like touring and dining reservations - or emergencies that need immediate assistance - it will be most efficient for you to use the local contacts as they are in the same time zone as you.

WhatsApp: If you don’t have WhatsApp on your phone, we strongly encourage downloading it for free as it makes contacting our local team easier.

In Italy, October typically marks the transition from the warm Mediterranean climate to cooler temperatures. Across the country, you can expect mild to cool weather with occasional rain showers, especially in the northern regions. Southern Italy generally experiences warmer temperatures compared to the north, making it a popular destination for travelers seeking sunnier days during this time of year.

U.S. travelers do not need any special visa to visit Italy for tourism. Make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months after your trip dates.

These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.

Get ready for your trip by taking a look over our custom guide to Italy! It includes:

• Books, movies, and music to feel inspired
  
• Useful Italian phrases
  
• Tipping guidelines
  
• Must-try dishes
  
• And much more!

Read the Scenset Guide to Italy here.

Welcome to Italy!

You'll be picked up from Venice Marco Polo Airport by your driver and taken to your hotel in your private water taxi.

• Meeting time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: Arrivals hall, your driver will be holding a sign with your name on it
  
• Duration: Approx 40mins
  
• Contact: If you have any issues locating your driver, please call will be provided

Booked By Scenset.

Upon arrival, check into your accommodation.

*Please note an early check-in has been requested but cannot be guaranteed.

Enjoy a visit and tasting in 3 different taverns with 2 cichetti (tapas) and a glass of wine (ombra), per person, per tavern!

Tour of the best Venetian taverns “cicheterie” to discover the local culinary tradition. Between one “cicheto” and another you will become part of the real Venetian atmosphere, through the most mysterious and historical places of Venice, those that usually no tourist knows when not accompanied by a true Venetian.

• Meeting time: Afternoon
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: 2 hrs
  
• Inclusions: Visit and tasting in 3 different taverns with 2 ciccheti (tapas) and a glass of wine (ombra) or other drink, per person, per tavern
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, please call will be provided

Booked By Scenset.

Here are some of Scenset's favorite restaurants in Venice. Let us know if you'd like to make a reservation at any of them.

• Club del Doge is a gourmet restaurant decorated in Venetian style, with a highly elegant and romantic ambience.
  
• Antinoo’s Lounge, situated in the luxurious Centurion Palace hotel, a decidedly designer-style decor. Colourful, modern and imaginative cuisine created by a young chef takes pride of place on the menu.
  
• Osteria da Fiore, an osteria in name only, this restaurant has an elegant ambience. You will enjoy Venetian cuisine, as an experienced chef skilfully combines traditional local dishes with their own personal touch.
  
• La Colombina is a delightful family-run restaurant that's small in size, but large in offering delicious dishes that speak of Venetian and Italian tradition offered in a modern key.
  
• Il Ristorante Adriatica has been a surprise hit with locals, partly because the 60s-esque decor is so different to most Venetian restaurants, but also for well-turned-out dishes such as spaghetti alla vongole.
  
• Oro is a 1-Michelin Star restaurant in the Belmond Cipriani.

This is a recommendation only.

• 1 x Junior Suite
  
• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation number: will be provided

Booked By an individual.

An exclusive tour to explore the landmarks of this romantic city: the Doge's Palace and the Basilica. Skip the entrance line with your VIP access, and breathe the Byzantine atmosphere of the majestic Basilica, that will impress you with its glittering mosaics. Afterward, enter the fascinating Doge's Palace, the headquarters of La Serenissima Republic, that brings you directly into the power of the Venetian government. Finally, you will have the opportunity to cross the famous Bridge of Sighs where prisoners had their last view of freedom.

• Meeting time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: 3 hrs
  
• Inclusions: Skip-the-line tickets - Licensed English-speaking guide
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.

Booked by scenset.

Perhaps enjoy lunch at Grancaffè Quadri. Located in Piazza San Marco, Grancaffè Quadri has been an iconic café since 1775. Offering a mix of history and elegance, the café serves everything from continental breakfasts to Venetian cicchetti, pizzas, and cocktails.

• Google maps link here.

This is a recommendation only.

Sumptuous palaces and bewitching atmospheres, mysterious cobble-paved alleys and glimpses of eternity. Venice is pure enchantment!

Imagine a city of marble palaces, rich arcades and domes built on and in a lagoon.
Composed by an enchanting network of tiny islands connected by land and water, there is virtually no wheeled traffic, with 'main streets' made of water Venice is so different from any other place in the world.

Embark on an enlightening half day orientation visit that allows you to discover the city's main historic center and major landmarks and get acquainted with Venice's one-of-a-kind way of life escorted by your dedicated guide.

• Meeting time: Afternoon
  
• Meeting point: Danieli dock - in front of Hotel Danieli, next to the wooden stand
  
• Duration: 30 mins
  
• Inclusions: Private gondola
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your guide, please call will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

After your gondola ride, make your way back to your hotel at your own pace. We recommend stopping for some gelato along the way!

• 1x Junior Suite
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by a person.

See for yourself how artisans keep alive the historic traditions of glassblowing and lace-making on the islands of Murano and Burano.

Starting from Venice, visit the oldest Murano Glass Factory before navigating to Burano. Explore its picturesque houses, taste the famous 'bussolai' cookies, and experience a guided tour of a historic lace workshop. Finally, return to Venice for a stunning view of the lagoon.

• Meeting time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: 4hrs
  
• Inclusions: Private English Speaking Guide, Transportation by luxury water taxi, Exclusive Glass blowing demonstration, "Bussolà" tasting, Lace making demonstration
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.

Booked By Scenset.

Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. We suggest exploring the Cannaregio neighborhood, one of Venice's most authentic areas. It's less crowded with tourists and offers a perfect setting for capturing stunning photos of the bridges and picturesque Venetian scenery.

This is a recommendation only.

Tonight, dine at Ristorante Adriatica.

• Time: Evening
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Cancellation policy: 24 hours prior to booking
  
• Location: 30 minute walk from your hotel Google Maps link here

To cancel or make any changes to your reservation, please visit or call your hotel concierge or front desk.

Booked by Scenset via hotel concierge - paid locally.

• 1x Junior Suite
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by someone.

You'll be picked up from your hotel in a private water taxi and taken to Venice Santa Lucia train Station.

• Meeting time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please contact your local contact.

Booked By Scenset.

Catch your high-speed train from Venice Santa Lucia station to Florence with Business Class seats.

• Departure time: Late morning
  
• Arrival time: Early afternoon
  
• Train number: will be provided
  
• Class: Business
  
• Carriage: will be provided
  
• Seats: will be provided
  
• PNR: will be provided

Booked By Scenset

• A ticket is available.
  
• A ticket is available.

Meet your driver upon arrival at the Florence train station for a private transfer to your hotel.

• Meeting time: Around midday
  
• Meeting point: In front of the Pharmacy inside the train station
  
• Duration: Approximately 20 mins
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please contact your local contact. The number will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

Tonight, dine at Cibreo Ristorante.

• Time: Evening
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Address: Via del Verrocchio, 8r Florence
  
• Cancellation policy: 24 hours prior to booking
  
• Location: 20 minute walk from your hotel Google maps link here

To cancel or make any changes to your reservation, please visit or call your hotel concierge or front desk.

Booked by Scenset via hotel concierge - paid locally.

Here are some of Scenset's recommended restaurants in Florence. Let us know if you'd like to make a reservation at any of them.

• Gucci Osteria has locations in Tokyo, Seoul, and LA, but the Florence restaurant is the scenset—and has a Michelin star to boot.
  
• 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 of the Tuscan and Mediterranean dishes takes pride of the place.
  
• Omero is a Trattoria run by the same family for 30 years with typical regional cuisine.
  
• ‘INO serves probably the best Panini in Florence, known for exceptional flavours!
  
• Buca dell’Orafo offers traditional Tuscany dishes in a surrounding 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.
  
• Cammillo, the food here is deeply embedded in Florence’s culinary DNA as well as family-passed down traditions.
  
• 4 Leoni is located near the Ponte Vecchio bridge and has been serving elevated trattoria cuisine for 30 years.

This is a recommendation only.

• 1x Deluxe Room
  
• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation number will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

Florence’s cultural patrimony is unrivaled the world over. No visit to Italy would be complete without viewing its vast collection. Begin the tour with an orientation experience of the city's highlights, gazing upon the external artistry of the Duomo, Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio.

• Meeting time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: 3 hrs
  
• Inclusions: English-speaking guide
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.

Booked By Scenset.

Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring at your own leisure.

• Visit Boboli Garden, great for an afternoon stroll! It also features five museums: the Museum of Russian Icons, the Treasury of the Grand Dukes, the Imperial and Royal Apartments, the Museum of Costume and Fashion, and the Gallery of Modern Art.
  
• Enjoy a panoramic point in Florence to take some nice pictures, the best point is definitely Piazzale Michelangelo, especially at sunset time. If you enjoy being active, you can reach Piazzale Michelangelo by taking a nice walk; otherwise, you can easily reach it with a taxi!
  
• Bardini Villa features beautiful Renaissance gardens above the city filled with wisteria; it's a great place ro watch the sun set over Florence. There is also a working monastery you can visit.
  
• The Duomo is a constituent of the Monumental Complex of Santa Maria del Fiore, joined by Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery, Santa Reparata, and the Opera del Duomo Museum. Positioned in close proximity to the cathedral, all of these attractions are accessible with a single ticket. You can also climb to the top of Cathedral dome.
  
• The Baptistery of San Giovanni is one of the oldest buildings in Florence across from the Florence Cathedral. Inside, the golden mosaic ceiling is the standout piece. It's steeped in history!

These are recommendations only - no bookings have been made.

Tonight, dine at Il Santo Bevitore.

• Time: In the evening
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Address: Il Santo Bevitore, Via Santo Spirito, 64r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
  
• Cancellation policy: 24 hours prior to booking
  
• Location: 7 minute walk from your hotel Google maps link here

To cancel or make any changes to your reservation, please visit or call your hotel concierge or front desk.

Booked via hotel concierge - paid locally.

• 1x Deluxe Room
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by someone.

You'll be picked up this morning for a full-day of exploring the Tuscan wineries and tasting wines. At the end of the day, you'll be dropped off at your countryside estate so bring your luggage with you.

• Meeting time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: 8 hrs (total tour duration for today)
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.

Booked By Scenset.

Explore the realm of world-class wines and discover Tuscany’s most verdant vineyards. Visit the renowned wineries of Brunello di Montalcino, the Tuscan wine that is the most famous around the world. Awarded by Wine Spectator, beloved by connoisseurs, collectors and sommeliers worldwide, Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy’s most prestigious wines.

Visit two charming wineries located in the stunning Tuscan countryside and learn about the production techniques of this world-renowned wine and what makes it so special. This wonderful experience is also accompanied by wine tastings and lunch comprising local delicacies. After the winery visits, enjoy exploring the charming town of Montalcino.

• Includes: Private driver and car/van at disposal, Entry to two wineries and wine tasting, Lunch, Free time to explore a Chianti village on your own

Booked By a user.

After your tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

As part of your booking with Scenset, please enjoy a credit voucher to be used at the spa. You can confirm this with the front desk upon check in.

We recommend enjoying dinner at the hotel restaurants:

• Osteria del Borro - for gourmet farm to table experience
  
• Il Borro Tuscan Bistro - a Parisian bistro-style, informal and simple. It offers traditional Tuscan dishes, where seasonal ingredients take center stage and the menus are a journey through the flavors of local gastronomy.

This is a recommendation only.

• 1 x Prestige Suite
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by someone.

Enjoy a scenic horse ride through the Tuscan countryside. You'll admire the beautiful nature and surroundings at Il Borro Estate, before stopping for a delicious picnic lunch in the open air.

• Meeting time: Around midday
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
  
• Contact: If you have need to discuss this experience please speak to the hotel front desk directly.

This is a special gift from Scenset - booked via hotel concierge.

Grab a bike from Il Borro and spend time biking through the vineyards—take a small picnic and a bottle of wine to accompany your ride.

This is a recommendation only.

Enjoy a spa treatment at the Il Borro Spa - find more information on treatments here.

This is a recommendation only.

Tonight, dine at Osteria del Borro.

• Time: Evening
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Cancellation policy: 24 hours prior to booking
  
• Location: On property at your hotel

To cancel or make any changes to your reservation, please visit or call your hotel concierge or front desk.

Booked via hotel concierge - paid locally.

• 1 x Prestige Suite
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by a user.

Immerse yourself in the essence of Tuscan cuisine and its traditions that have been handed down for centuries, by learning to prepare its delicacies. Visit a beautiful Tuscan villa located in the stunning countryside of Chianti, where your chef will show you what produce is in season and create a menu with you. At the end of the experience, enjoy the mouth-watering meal that you have prepared, accompanied by rich local wines.

• Meeting time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: 6 hours
  
• Inclusions: Private car at disposal for 6 hours, cooking class for 4 hours, lunch, meal with water and Chianti Classico wine, snack with drinks and wine during the lesson, 1 instructor (English-speaking)
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.

Booked By Scenset.

Tonight, dine at Tuscan Bistro.

• Time: Evening
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Cancellation policy: 24 hours prior to booking
  
• Location: On property at your hotel

To cancel or make any changes to your reservation, please visit or call your hotel concierge or front desk.

Booked by Scenset via hotel concierge - paid locally.

• 1 x Prestige Suite
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by an individual.

This morning, you'll be picked up for a private transfer to Rome.

• Meeting time: Late morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: Approximately 3 hours
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call the local contact number will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

Upon arrival, check into your accommodation.

This evening, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for your transfer to this evening's food tour.

• Meeting time: Late afternoon
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please contact the local representative. A phone number will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

Get a culinary introduction to the Eternal City through an authentic taste of Roman cuisine with a local gastronomic expert. Wander the brilliant boulevards of Testaccio neighborhood, known for its local bars and eateries. Sample the city’s most sumptuous offerings, such as supplì, trapizzino, cheese and meat cuts and more. At the end of this experience, you will enjoy a lingering sit-down pasta-dinner at one of the Eternal City’s most beloved restaurants.

• Meeting time: Early evening
  
• Meeting point: Piazza Trilussa, next to the Green Kiosque (your driver will drop you off at the meeting point)
  
• Duration: 3 hours
  
• Includes: One way transfer, English-speaking local foodie guide, Food and wine tasting, Sit-down dinner, Gelato
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.

Booked by scenset.

As part of your booking with Scenset, please enjoy a credit voucher to be used at any Maalot restaurant, bar, or the spa. You can confirm this with the front desk upon check in.

• 1x Deluxe Room
  
• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation number will be provided

Booked by a scenset.

After breakfast this morning, please meet your driver in the hotel lobby for your transfer to the colosseum.

• Meeting time: Late morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel entrance
  
• Duration: 15 minutes
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

Please bring your ID on this tour, as you will need to show ID to enter the archaeological site.

Our Classic Ancient Rome tour offers the complete classical Roman experience. Start in Rome's most renowned monument; the Colosseum. Be treated to tales of emperors and gladiators before venturing into the Roman Forum to follow in the footsteps of triumphant generals. Here our expert guide will regale tales of the Forum’s scandals and intrigues before ascending the mythical Palatine Hill, where Romulus is said to have founded the city almost three millennia ago.

• Start time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: In front of the colosseum metro station exit, ground floor, next to the green souvenir/news stand kiosk
  
• Duration: 3 hrs
  
• Inclusions: Private licensed guide, Colosseum Standard entrance tickets, Headsets
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.

Booked by scenset.

Salumeria Roscioli is an iconic Roman pasta restaurant. The restaurant was featured in 2024 by the New York Times as one of the Essential Pastas to Eat in Italy. Everything is delicious, but the cacio e pepe is the stand out dish.

• Reservation time: Early evening
  
• Name: will be provided
  
• Directions: You can call a taxi from your hotel or it is an 18-minute walk
  
• If you miss your reservation without notifying the restaurant, there is a cancelation fee.

Reserved by Scenset, paid locally.

• 1 x Deluxe Room
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by a person.

Journey down the Appian Way, the oldest and most legendary Roman road. Driving down it is a sensory treat: towering burial monuments stand alongside modest inscriptions, documenting the lives of those who lived two millennia ago. But it’s what runs beneath and alongside the Appian Way that attracts the most attention: the early Christian catacombs of San Sebastiano, San Callisto, and Domitilla. Descend into the depths of one of these catacombs, touring their vast network of tunnels and discovering the secrets of underground Rome. To finish, choose the optional extra of visiting the monumental Baths of Caracalla situated towards the beginning of the Appian Way.

• Meeting time: Early morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Drive time: Approximately 15 minutes
  
• Tour start time: Morning
  
• Duration: 4 hrs
  
• Inclusions: Private licensed guide, e-bikes and helmets
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

After your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Enjoy the remainder of the evening at your own leisure.

• 1 x Deluxe Room
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by someone.

Meet your driver this morning for a private transfer to Positano.

• Meeting time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

Check in to your accommodation.

If early check in is unavailable, please feel free to leave your luggage with the front desk while you enjoy lunch at your leisure.

A few of our favorite places to try are:

• Remmese Restaurant is a seaside restaurant of the private beach club of the hotel, offering impeccable views and high-end cuisine.
  
• Da Costantino is a fantastic option for great pizzas and amazing timeless Italian hospitality.
  
• Donna Rosa is a restaurant created by two grand-daughters; who bring to visitors the art of cooking and love of hospitality, as taught to them by their loving nonna.
  
• La Sponda is one for a special occasion. Surrender to the capable hands of for a true culinary journey through the Amalfi.
  
• La Serra is a 1 Michelin-star restaurant which is a must-try during your visit.

This is a recommendation only.

• 1 x Deluxe Room, Sea View
  
• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation number will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

We recommend bringing a day bag with you on today's boat trip, including an extra set of clothing, a swimsuit, a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.

A boat trip to Capri unfolds with the gentle rhythm of the sea. Upon arrival at Marina Grande, immerse yourself in the island's charm, exploring the vibrant streets and enjoying the seaside ambiance. As you navigate the crystal-clear waters, take in the breathtaking landscapes and perhaps find a tranquil spot on the boat to relax. Whether it's feeling the sun on your face or dipping into the cool sea, the boat becomes a floating haven. The return journey, with the sun setting over the horizon, marks the end of a day where the sea and Capri's allure merge, creating a serene and unforgettable experience.

• Meeting time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: 8 hrs
  
• Inclusions: 28 feet private boat; English-speaking skipper; snacks; drinks; towels; snorkeling equipment (on request); photo stops; disembarkation tax in Capri and 22% VAT
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided.

Does not include: Entrance fees, if required - or unless otherwise specified, lunch.

Booked by Scenset.

• 1 x Deluxe Room, Sea View
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by someone.

Spend today at leisure, relaxing at your hotel or exploring at your own pace.

Tonight, dine at La Serra.

• Time: Evening
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Cancellation policy: 24 hours prior to booking
  
• Location: On property at your hotel

To cancel or make any changes to your reservation, please visit or call your hotel concierge or front desk.

Booked by Scenset via hotel concierge - paid locally.

• 1 x Deluxe Room, Sea View
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by someone.

Enjoy a day by the pool, at the beach, or exploring the charming towns of the Amalfi Coast at your leisure. Your hotel has a private "beach" area on the water, so you have your own spot to enjoy the sea.

After traveling across the country, treat yourselves to a massage or body treatment at Le Agavi Spa to end your trip feeling rejuvenated.

Please note that you have free admission to the spa area for 1hr/day for each day of your hotel reservation. Additional spa appointments can be booked as requested.

Recommended by Scenset—nothing has been booked.

• 1 x Deluxe Room, Sea View
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by a traveller.

Meet your driver for a private transfer to Naples Airport in time for your flight out.

• Meeting time: Early morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Drive time: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call the local contact number will be provided.

Booked By Scenset.