Discover Italy’s most iconic cities and countryside on a family-friendly adventure that blends culture, fun, and hands-on learning. Start in Venice, exploring the canals by private water taxi and uncovering local legends with a guide. Join creative activities such as mask-making, photo walks, or food tours through vibrant markets. Visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, then continue to Florence, where Renaissance history comes to life through walking tours, artisan workshops, and cappuccino tastings. In the Tuscan countryside, enjoy family cooking classes, quad adventures, and cycling in San Gimignano. End in Rome, exploring the Colosseum, ancient Domus, and optional family favorites like Gladiator School or a Roman pasta class before departing for home.
Highlights
Explore Venice’s canals, islands, and culture with guided and hands-on tours
Visit Florence’s landmarks and create traditional marbled paper artwork
Cook authentic pizza and gelato in a family-friendly Tuscan cooking class
Ride ATVs or cycle through scenic vineyards in the Tuscan countryside
See the Ferrari Museum and enjoy an exciting Formula 1 driving simulation
Discover ancient Rome with guided Colosseum tours and fun gladiator training
Moderately active but not overly strenuous. This level includes activities like casual cycling, yoga, or excursions/activities that typically last 3-5 hours total each day.
Arrive at Venice Airport and transfer by private water taxi to the hotel, gliding along the iconic Grand Canal lined with historic palaces and gondolas. After check-in, spend the rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore nearby streets and canals. Dinner is independent this evening.
Join a local guide for a walking tour through Venice’s narrow alleys, bridges, and canals. Learn how to navigate the city like a local and uncover stories that bring its history to life. Hear legends and local tales that reveal how Venice’s unique layout has shaped everyday life for centuries.
PM Pick your adventure:
Mask-Making Workshop (CULTURE / SKILLS / IDENTITY)
Step into a Venetian artisan’s studio and learn the craft of mask-making, just like during Carnival — but with your own creative twist. This hands-on session blends tradition with self-expression, turning art into a way to explore your personal style and identity.
Price based on 4 pax (excluding transfers): EUR 230 per person
Sunset Photo Tour 2 hours (CULTURE / SKILLS) - optional
Discover Venice in golden-hour light on a guided creative photo walk. Take on a content challenge — TikTok, vlog, or photo essay — then bring movie magic to life by recreating scenes from Spider-Man: Far From Home, a Haunting in Venice, or The Tourist right where they were filmed. Don’t forget your camera or phone!
Price based on 4 pax (excluding transfers): EUR 120 per person
Pick your Adventure:
Murano & Burano: Glassblowing & Color (CULTURE / SKILLS)
Sail to Murano to see master glassblowers transform fire into art, then wander Burano’s rainbow streets perfect for photography. From intricate craftsmanship to bold color palettes, it’s a day for both your camera and curiosity. Then, enjoy a leisurely guided stroll around Burano and consider having lunch on your own on the island. Remain intrigued by the iconic colorful houses reflected into the green waters of channels and by the leaning bell tower.
Price based on 4 pax (including transfers): EUR 520 per person
Naval Museum & Rowing Lesson (CULTURE / SKILLS / TECHNOLOGY)
Step into Venice’s maritime past at the Naval Museum, where epic ship stories meet ancient technology. Then try your hand at Venetian-style rowing — learning from experts how to glide a boat like locals have for centuries.
Price based on 4 pax (excluding transfers): EUR 300 per person
Cicchetti Tour (CULTURE / GASTRONOMY)
Kicks off near the famous Rialto Bridge, where the energy of the city really comes alive. You wander through the Rialto Market, packed with colors, sounds, and the scent of fresh produce and seafood. It’s the kind of place where locals shop, chat, and live their daily lives—and today, you are part of it. Stop at a few small, traditional bars to try cicchetti— bite-sized Venetian snacks that are full of flavor and history. Each one tells a little story of the city’s food culture.
Price based on 4 pax (excluding transfers): EUR 180 per person
After breakfast and check-out, take a private transfer from Venice to Florence. Stop in Maranello to visit the Ferrari Museum and explore the legacy of one of Italy’s most famous car brands. View classic and modern Ferrari models, learn about the brand’s racing history, and try an F1 driving simulation* for a taste of the fast lane. Continue to Florence and check in at the hotel.
Begin the day with a guided walking tour of Florence’s historic center. Explore Piazza della Repubblica, where the city traces its roots to ancient Roman times. Walk through narrow medieval streets, past old towers and houses, and arrive at Piazza della Signoria, home to the city’s political past. Visit the Duomo and cross the famous Ponte Vecchio, a symbol of Florence’s craftsmanship and history. Continue to a local artisan workshop for a marbled paper demonstration, learning the process of carta marmorizzata and creating a personalized sheet. End the day with a cappuccino tasting at a traditional pastry shop before returning to the hotel.
Spend the morning with a fun and interactive cooking experience designed for families. While parents explore the Uffizi Gallery, teens join a professional pizzaiolo and gelato maestro to learn how to make two of Italy’s most famous dishes — pizza and gelato. From kneading soft pizza dough to crafting tomato sauce and churning gelato from scratch, the class brings Italian food culture to life. The group reunites for a homemade lunch prepared by the young chefs.
In the afternoon, transfer to Tuscany Countryside, check-in to your hotel and enjoy some leisure time.
Alternative to Cooking Class:
Fresco Workshops - “Paint Like the Masters” (CULTURE / SKILLS)
Reach an Academy of Art for a private fresco workshop, one of the oldest painting techniques that gained more and more importance among the Fine Arts thanks to Italian painter Giotto. In the company of an English-speaking Professor graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze (the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence), learn about all different types of frescos and painting techniques, and create your own small fresco to bring home.
Price based on 4 pax (excluding transfers): EUR 150 per person
Quad Adventure in the Tuscan hills (ADVENTURE/GASTRONOMY)
Get your adrenaline pumping as you ride across rugged trails and rolling hills, discovering the stunning Tuscan landscape from a whole new perspective. Perfect for thrill-seekers ready to tackle some dirt and dust! At the end of the adventure, recharge and enjoy some Tuscan specialties.
Please note: The driver must hold a valid driving license
Price based on 4 pax (excluding transfers): EUR 200 per person
Cycling in San Gimignano (ADVENTURE)
Reach the walled hilltop gem of San Gimignano, a World Heritage Site with 14 picturesque medieval towers. Meet your local guide and set out on a leisurely bike ride through the vineyards blanketing the surrounding landscape.
Price based on 4 pax (excluding transfers): EUR 150 per person
Begin the day with a private transfer to Florence railway station and board a high-speed train to Rome. Upon arrival, a private transfer takes the group to the accommodation located in the city center.
As evening falls, ride through Rome’s streets in a classic vintage Ape car. Pass historic landmarks, lively piazzas, and panoramic viewpoints as the city glows at golden hour. Capture iconic sights such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and Piazza Venezia in a fun and unique way while experiencing the charm of the Eternal City.
Begin the day with a guided visit to the Colosseum, one of Rome’s most famous landmarks. Learn how this ancient amphitheater served as the center of Roman entertainment, hosting gladiator battles and public shows that drew thousands of spectators.
Continue to the Domus of imperial Rome for a self-guided multimedia tour. Explore the restored remains of noble Roman homes through virtual reconstructions and visuals that reveal daily life in ancient times. Walk through detailed rooms, courtyards, and baths while viewing mosaics and frescoes that showcase the grandeur of Rome’s past. Return to the hotel for an evening at leisure.
PM – Pick your Adventure
Gladiator School (ADVENTURE)
Delve into the Roman times by attending a gladiator school! You will learn about the story of the gladiators, and you will have the chance to attend a class followed by a practical training with a real gladiator, wearing Roman clothes and using reproduced weapons.
Price based on 4 pax (excluding transfers): EUR 165 per person
Roman Pasta Cooking Class (GASTRONOMY)
The typical cuisine of Rome, the so-called "Cucina Romana", has some legendary pastas amongst its repertoire: Carbonara, Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe and Gricia. With a great combination of local ingredients and toppings, like pecorino, meat and eggs, learn how to master the art of making a delectable sauce with some enjoyable homemade pasta! Then, feast on your creations for lunch or dinner.
Price based on 4 pax (excluding transfers): EUR 230 per person
Day 10: Return Home
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Rome Airport for the return flight. The adventure through Italy’s iconic cities and countryside ends today.
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Initial deposit is 20%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and a maximum of $20,000 charge
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