Family Exploration of Italy's Historic Cities & Enchanting Countryside

Piazza Venezia in Rome, Italy

What to expect on this itinerary

Bring your family to remarkable cities and explore rich history that prevails from the shimmering canals of Venice to the rolling hills of Tuscany and the ancient districts of Rome on this 9-day family Italy trip. Led by guides with insider knowledge of significant stories, enlightening culture, and sumptuous cuisine, this customizable family vacation captures the best of Venice, Chianti, and Rome, while introducing you to each destination’s hidden secrets.

Countries Visited

Italy

Places Visited

Venice, Tuscany, Florence, Chianti, Siena, Orvieto, Rome, Vatican City

Suggested Duration

9 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Venice - Arrive in Italy’s Floating City

Venice intertwines legends of old and modern stories along the iconic canals that twist and turn between islands that carry the weight of the city’s folklore, culture, and charms. The cityscape stands proudly beneath the glimmering Venetian sun, boundless with experiences that will invite you to discover the hidden secrets and famous facets of the Adriatic jewel. You will arrive at the international airport of Venice and transfer to accommodation suitable for families of all ages. This will represent your home away from home, from which you will explore the pleasures of Italy’s floating city.

What's Included:

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Day 2

Venice - Discover the Drama of Venetian Architecture

Day 3

Chianti - Fabulous Florence and Tuscany’s Wine Country

Day 4

Chianti - Farm-to-Table Italian Cooking Class

Day 5

Chianti - Roman and Middle Ages History of Siena

Day 6

Rome - On the Origins of Orvieto

Day 7

Rome - Unraveling the History of Rome’s Gladiators

Day 8

Rome - Venture to the Vatican City

Day 9

Rome - Take Images of Rome Home With You

Trip Highlights

  • Discover the impressive Venetian Gothic architecture that dominates the canals of Venice as you tour from St. Mark’s Square to the Doge’s Palace
  • Learn about the craftsmanship behind Venetian masquerades during a mask-making class, complete with a sunset gondola cruise around Venice
  • Admire the remarkable works of the world’s greatest artists within the famous galleries of Florence, including the Uffizi and Accademia galleries
  • Partake in a family-friendly farm-to-table culinary class overlooking the rolling Tuscan hills of Chianti
  • Embrace the ancient Roman and Middle Ages history of Siena on a city tour that leads from the Piazza del Campo square to the Gothic Siena Cathedral and more
  • Walk within the extraordinary Orvieto cave system to discover the underground town that lies beneath the cobblestone streets
  • Trace the thrilling and dramatic history of Roman gladiators on an insiders’ tour of Rome’s Colosseum and the Roman Forum
  • Appreciate a day tour to Vatican City, the world’s smallest country, to view the holy grounds of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square

Starting Price

$4,100 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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