= Journeys Featuring AKP Projects
Italy | Inside Italy
 St. Peter's Basilica |
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Day 01 Arrive Rome
Ciao Roma! A warm A&K welcome to the ‘Eternal City’ and private transfer to your hotel.
Rome (Choice of category)
Day 02 Rome
Today you are introduced to the historic, cultural and archaeological masterpieces of Italy’s capital. Marvel at the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. There are also visits to the Roman Forum and Colosseum, as well as some of the lesser-known treasures such as the Pantheon and Castel Sant’Angelo (B).
Rome (Choice of category)
Day 03 Rome-Siena-Florence
Travel by road to Siena and visit one of the finest city squares in Italy, the Piazza del Campo, which is surrounded by 13th and 14th century palazzi. Visit also the Duomo, Siena’s majestic medieval cathedral containing many priceless artworks, including pieces by Bernini and the young Michelangelo. The frescoes by Pinturicchio in the Piccolomini Library are a highlight. Continue through the glorious Tuscan hills to San Gimignano, then on to Florence (B).
Florence (Choice of category)
Day 04 Florence
This morning a walking tour introduces you to the beautiful and romantic Tuscan capital, widely considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Start with the Duomo, the city’s famous cathedral with its much-photographed dome by Brunelleschi, and the Uffizi Gallery, one of the finest in the world. If time permits, visit the church of Santa Croce, where many famous Florentines, including Michelangelo and Galileo, are buried. This afternoon, explore at your leisure (B).
Florence (Choice of category)
Day 05 Design Your Day Florence
Beloved by artists and writers through the centuries, Florence is a romantic city of bridges, cobbled streets, medieval piazzas and churches. Tailor your own perfect day in Florence. Choose two of the following activities: explore the city’s rich cultural heritage with a visit to the Bargello Museum, where a fine collection of Renaissance sculptures, including Michelangelo’s Bacchus and Donatello’s bronze David, is housed; or discover one of Florence’s hidden gems with a tour of the Brancacci Frescoes at the church of Santa Maria del Carmine. Or Ice-cream lovers can visit one of the city’s best-known gelaterias with their Guardian Angel for a tasting, and a look behind the scenes at how the ice-cream is made according to artisan traditions. (B).
Florence (Choice of category)
Day 06 Florence-Venice
Enjoy A&K’s Concierge Rail service as you travel by train north to Venice, with its network of islands, canals and magnificent architecture. A private motor launch takes you to your choice of hotel. This afternoon, discover this dazzling city at your own leisure (B).
Venice (Choice of category)
Day 07 Venice
A walking tour of Venice this morning takes you to St. Mark's Basilica, with its rich ornamentation of marble and golden mosaics, and the Doge's Palace, filled with artworks by the greatest Venetian artists, including Veronese and Tintoretto. The afternoon is at leisure. Later today, enjoy a special treat with a private after-hours visit to view the illuminated mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica (B).
Venice (Choice of category)
Day 08 Depart Venice
Arrivederci Italia. Transfer by private motor launch to Venice airport (B).
Visit some of Rome’s famous fountains, such as Nicola Selvi’s spectacular Trevi Fountain, immortalized in Fellini’s film ‘La Dolce Vita’ and Bernini’s impressive sculptures in the theatrical Piazza Navona, once a Roman racetrack. End your day with an evening cocktail as you watch the world go by in the square of the Pantheon, originally a Roman temple to the gods, more recently a church with an awe-inspiring dome.
Choice of Accommodation
| City | Platinum | Gold |
| Rome | St Regis Grand (Imperial Room) | Rose Garden Palace Hotel (Deluxe Room) |
| Florence | Helvetia & Bristol (Deluxe Room) | Gallery Art (Deluxe Room) |
| Venice | Luna Baglioni (Deluxe Room) | Londra Palace (Deluxe with Lagoon View) |
