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Italy: The Grand Tour

11 NIGHTS · FLEXIBLE DATES · FROM $7,150 pp

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Italy: The Grand Tour · 11 nights
From · $7,150 pp
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ABOUT THIS JOURNEY

For couples and close friends who want the full sweep of iconic Italy, with enough hidden corners to make it entirely their own.

You arrive in Venice like a movie star, the city parting around your private mahogany speedboat as ornate palaces slip past and the whole improbable, shimmering place announces itself. Over eleven days, you’ll peel back Italy layer by layer: cobblestone mornings in Florence, a hilltop lunch deep in the Tuscan countryside, the Amalfi Coast’s cliffside terraces with a cold glass of wine and nothing but sea in f ront of you. Rome after dark, glowing and alive, its twothousand- year-old stories rising up around every corner.

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DAYS 1 - 2

Venice

The moment you land, the city reaches out for you. Your private mahogany speedboat cuts through the canals, past grand, colorful buildings, and boats of all sizes. Spend your first day getting gloriously lost in the backstreet neighborhoods and secret squares that most visitors never find. On day two, skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, then, as the light goes golden and the city quiets, step into a private gondola and let Venice show you its most intimate side.

DAYS 3 - 4

Florence

A luxury train carries you south to Florence, where you'll be staying in the heart of the Renaissance, rooftop pool above the ochre skyline, the whole extraordinary city spread out below you. Tonight you'll make pasta from scratch, roll it out with your own hands, cook it, plate it, and sit down to eat every course of it with three very good wines. Tomorrow, you'll stand in f ront of Michelangelo's David and understand, for the first time, what all the fuss is about.

DAY BY DAY

The highlights

  • DAY 1

    Arrive in Venice and settle in.

  • DAY 2

    Small Group St Marks Basilica and Doge’s Palace Tour. Evening gondola ride.

  • DAY 3

    Club Class train to Florence. Cooking class dinner this evening.

  • DAY 4

    Small Group Florence Walking Tour with Accademia Gallery. Afternoon at leisure for shopping.

  • DAY 5

    Small Group Tuscany day trip including a winery lunch and tastings.

  • DAY 6

    Club Class train and private transfer to the Amalfi Coast.

  • DAY 7

    Small group boat trip to the island of Capri with an optional stop at the Blue Grotto.

  • DAY 8

    Leisure day – Take the ferry to visit the town of Amalfi.

  • DAY 9

    Club Class train to Rome. Evening small group golf cart food tour with tastings.

  • DAY 10

    Small group Ancient Rome tour. Afternoon at leisure to see the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.

  • DAY 11

    Small group Vatican tour. Afternoon at leisure to visit the Borghese Gardens.

  • DAY 12

    Depart Rome.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Everything taken care of

  • Private drivers for every airport and train station transfer
  • Luxury trains with reserved seats throughout
  • Boutique hotels, carefully chosen, in the heart of each destination
  • Daily breakfast included
  • A cooking class dinner, winery lunch, and food tour dinner
  • Small group tours led by expert local guides
  • Skip-the-line access at keys sites
PRICING

Prices from

  • 2 people traveling
    $7,790pp
  • 4 people traveling
    $7,250pp
  • 6 people traveling
    $7,150pp

Prices are subject to change depending on your preferred dates of travel. Price does not include international flights.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

With over a million air miles in my lifetime, I can definitely say the vacation WAC Travel planned for our 50th wedding anniversary was the best trip we have ever experienced. My wife and I have both traveled extensively during our careers, but this trip was expertly planned and executed. The hotels were beautiful, well appointed and extensively maintained. The service was five star and the meals were exceptional. Each hotel, driver and guide personally knew Hilary and they ensured we had a once in a lifetime experience.

MICHAEL R. · GOOGLE REVIEW

Unfortunate that only 5 stars is the limit here! We just returned from our 2nd WAC Travel trip to Italy – and it was EVERYTHING we could have asked for and more. They meticulously map out your vacation in great detail and offer unforgettable options for each destination. The app was a welcome addition, and we can’t say enough about all of our transfer drivers – they always early or on-time, are courteous and very helpful. The food tour in Rome is an absolute must, as is the lunch and wine tasting in Tuscany. Can’t recommend them enough!

JOHN N. · GOOGLE REVIEW
COMMON QUESTIONS

Everything you want to know

A selection of questions about this itinerary and
planning a trip to Italy. For more, visit our full FAQ page.

How much does a trip to Italy cost per person?

This itinerary starts from $7,150 per person for six travelers, rising to $7,790 for two. Pricing includes boutique hotels, luxury trains, private transfers, and selected dining. International flights are not included.

What is the best time of year to visit Italy?

June and September are ideal months to enjoy both cities and the beach. July is the hottest month, and April to May are the wettest. For cooler temperatures consider October.

Can this itinerary be customized or extended?

Our signature itineraries are designed to be taken as they are. If you have a specific vision, that’s exactly what our bespoke journey service is for. Bespoke trips are built from the ground up around your preferences, and start from $20,000 per couple.

Is Italy a good destination for a honeymoon?

One of the world’s best!
Venice and Positano are among the most atmospheric places on the planet to celebrate a new marriage. This itinerary features a boat tour under the Faraglioni arch to the island of Capri, candlelit dining, and a sunset gondola ride.

What is the difference between a private itinerary and a group tour?

A group tour runs on fixed dates, and you are traveling with strangers. A private itinerary runs entirely on your schedule, with your group. Every trip we design is for your party only. Some of your individual tours are small group.

What happens if something goes wrong on our trip?

You will be given the phone numbers for each of your drivers and guides to reach them on local time. Our team is available during EST hours. We reconfirm every reservation before you leave, to minimize the chance of problems in the first place.

Is there a payment plan?

Your 35% deposit (plus applicable flights) confirms your booking with us. The final balance is due 60 days prior to your departure, and you’re able to pay by credit card or bank transfer. (Pro tip: you receive a 3% discount for paying via bank transfer!)

How much luggage am I allowed to bring?

During your travels, our expectation is that you will have one large (up to 50 pounds) rolling suitcase and one carry on bag per person. If you have train or ferry travel, we would not recommend exceeding this amount, as it would hinder your boarding and disembarking.

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Every hotel, tour, and experience we recommend has been personally vetted by our team. We don’t send you somewhere we wouldn’t go ourselves.

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Years of relationships with exceptional guides, trusted drivers, and the right people on the ground across Europe and Africa.

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Before you travel, we reconfirm every booking, every transfer, and every detail to make sure the pieces fit together exactly as planned.

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While you’re away, we’re available. If something shifts, we handle it so you don’t have to.

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