8 Day Best of Italy Private Tour Package

Experience an Italian getaway like no other with our 8 Day Best of Italy Private Tour Package. Settle into the Eternal City of Rome and discover the hidden secrets of the Colosseum with a private guide. Uncover the arena floor, the underground hypogeum, and upper tiers with exclusive access. Then, enjoy a food tour of Roman pizza, pasta, and local drinks before diving into the wonders of Vatican City. Gain skip-the-line access and see Renaissance art like never before. After arriving in Florence by train, savor a tasting tour of the Mercato Centrale, filled with delicious bites, and end the day atop a secret rooftop with an Aperol Spritz in hand. A day trip through the rolling hills of Tuscany is next, where vineyards and the Leaning Tower of Pisa will greet you. End in Venice, home to some of the best icons, like St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and Doge’s Palace.

Newcomers to Italy will thoroughly enjoy our 8 Day Best of Italy Private Tour Package. Travel with expert, private guides who handle the details while you move between cities, tastings, and landmarks with ease. Enjoy a week of accommodation, curated tours, and seamless train transfers that keep the focus on the experience rather than the logistics. Book now!

8 Day Best of Italy Private Tour Package Highlights

Gain exclusive access to the Colosseum in Rome & St. Mark's Basilica in Venice
Spend a full day getting lost in Vatican City's Renaissance art
Taste your way through Rome and Florence on scrumptious food tours
Travel between cities via smooth train transfers
Spend a full day in Tuscany visiting Siena, San Gimignano, and a Chianti vineyard
Walk the icons of Venice, from St. Mark's Square to Doge's Palace
Stay in comfortable, high-rated hotels across Rome, Florence & Venice
Tour with private, guided experts to feel like a local in every city

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8 Day Best of Italy Private Tour Package Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Rome

Optional airport transfers
Overnight in Rome

Day 2 - Colosseum & Rome Food Tour

Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate with priority access
Discover the arena floor, the underground hypogeum, and the upper tiers
Climb Palatine Hill to see imperial palaces and the birthplace of Rome
Wander through the Roman Forum, once the city’s political center
Continue to the Spanish Steps and stroll the historic streets
Stop to taste Rome’s best pizza, local pasta, and more
Sip on regional wines and coffee
End near the Pantheon, admiring its iconic surroundings
Overnight in Rome

Day 3 - Vatican & Evening Transfer to Florence

Visit the Vatican Museums and admire the Renaissance art
Marvel at the Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line tickets
Explore St. Peter's Basilica, one of the world’s most famous landmarks
Train to Florence
Overnight in Florence

Day 4 - Florence

Enjoy a tasting tour at the Mercato Centrale (On Sundays, an alternative site will be available)
Explore the Medici Chapels and their Renaissance legacy
Discover Il Papiro, the Florence Duomo, and Dante’s House
Taste local gelato
Visit Orsanmichele & Piazza della Signoria
See the exterior of the Uffizi Gallery & Ponte Vecchio
Atop a secret rooftop, sip on an Aperol Spritz
Overnight in Florence

Day 5 - San Gimignano, Siena & Pisa

Explore Siena’s medieval streets, Piazza del Campo, and the Duomo
Free time for shopping, wandering, or grabbing some coffee
Visit a family-run Chianti vineyard for a wine tasting
Learn how to dip your cantucci into Vino Santo, in classic Tuscan tradition
Enjoy a Tuscan lunch with homemade pasta, cured meats, local cheeses, and more
Visit the hilltop town of San Gimignano
Take a scenic drive through Tuscany to Pisa
Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a worldly icon
Overnight in Florence

Day 6 - Transfer to Venice & Evening Bacari Tour

Train to Venice
Walk the hidden Venetian streets, starting at St. Mark’s Square
Discover local legends, stories & cultural wonders
See the famous Rialto Bridge before continuing to your food tour
Try local bacari wine bars and sample savory bites
Overnight in Venice

Day 7 - Venice

Begin your walking tour with skip-the-line tickets at St. Mark’s Basilica
Enter Doge’s Palace to discover the seat of Venetian power
View historic artworks preserved in their original setting
Cross the Bridge of Sighs and hear about the stories of the prisoners
Overnight in Venice

Day 8 - Departure

Optional airport transfer

NB - all timings on 8 Day Best of Italy Private Tour Package are approximate

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important information

Includes

All touring and accommodation

Train: Rome-Florence, Florence-Venice

Entrance fees: Skip-the-line entry to Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine & Imperial Forum, Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums, Skip-the-line entrance to the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica

Meals & tastings: Food tastings during the Rome Food Tour, Food tastings & one aperitivo in Florence, Lunch & Wine tasting on the Tuscany Day Tour, Wine tasting with snacks on the Venice Bacari Tour

Excludes

Anything not mentioned above

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

Essential Information

Each day of this tour package will be led by a local guide who opitimizes Tourist Italy's values: to provide you with an authentic, passion-filled tour

Choose your own hotel from our hand-picked selection during the booking process

The order of the days is subject to change so that we can optimize your itinerary to provide the best experience

During the booking process, it's possible to add extra nights of accommodation before or after the tour package

During the booking process, it's possible to add a private airport transfer

Transfers between hotels and train stations are not included in the package

Participants are responsible for making their own way between the hotels and meeting points. Unless otherwise requested, included hotels are chosen for their close proximity to the meeting points

Colosseum: Please note: Depending on ticket availability, we will start either at the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill

Vatican: At times, certain sites may be inaccessible to the public; in such cases, the itinerary will be adjusted accordingly while still guaranteeing an in-depth experience

Vatican: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children

Florence: On Sundays, when the Mercato Centrale is closed, an alternative site will be available to visit

Tastings on food tours may slightly vary based on availability and/or season

Cancellation Policy

Please note: It is mandatory to provide a first and last name during the Colosseum ticket booking process. Upon issuing, the ticket becomes non-refundable. Guest must ensure they have their passport with them on the day of the tour to guarantee entry. In case of incorrect personal data, access to the Colosseum will be denied
As a result of the above policy, the Colosseum part of the tour is non-refundable
The train tickets are non-refundable
The remaining tours are subject to the general cancellation policy and can be canceled up to 4 weeks before the start of the package with a 95% refund (5% handling fee)