Highlights of Rome, Florence, Tuscany and more! Family friendly and a perfect introduction to Italy's top destinations. Starting at USD $5,950 per person (6-12 travelers).
The Blissfully Italian Tour
Experience the best of Rome, Florence, and the Tuscan villages on this week-long family-friendly tour for adults and teens.
8 Days/7 Nights (3 Nights in Rome + 4 Nights in Florence)*
Starting at USD $5,950 price
per person based on double occupancy (12 travelers max). Call us to
reserve your spot today.
Start this memorable journey in Rome with all its amazing piazzas, elegant fountains, ancient monuments, and breath-taking sites. You'll be able to experience the spirit of the "Eternal City"
with fun local guides who will introduce you to the local lifestyle and favorite culinary hang-outs. Then, explore the charming hilltop village of Orvieto, known for having one of Europe's most stunning gothic cathedrals. You'll
have the chance to wander around its picturesque cobbled stone streets,
walking by beautiful hand-painted pottery shops and breath-taking views of the countryside.
Luxury at unbeatable value.
In Florence, the capital of the Renaissance, learn about the world-renown masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raffaello, and Botticelli, Donatello, Brunelleschi, and many others. Experience what "being a local" is like during a culinary tour and evening walk through its elegant streets. Take a day trip to the romantic Tuscan countryside, where you'll explore astonishing meedieval towns such as Siena and San Gimignano.Tour a 13th century Castle and its ancient undergrounds, now housing the wine cellar. Then take a fun cooking class with a local chef, followed by lunch and wine tasting, featuring the farm's extra virgin olive oil and excellent wines. *Nada's Italy works with centrally-located luxury boutique hotels of the highest quality standards and amenities, which we regularly inspect and evaluate. For specific information about accommodations selected for this tour, please contact us with your travel dates.
Overview
- EXPLORE: Rome, Florence, Orvieto, San Gimignano, Siena, among others.
- Enjoy the Italian local lifestyle with a small group of 6-12 travelers.
- Mingle with locals at family-owned trattorias, featuring the best local cuisine & wine.
- Walk through Rome's amazing sites with an expert local guide: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza
Navona, the Pantheon, and more.
- Visit the Vatican Museums, the impressive St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Experience the Colosseum, and the ancient ruins of the Roman Empire.
- Explore the charming hilltop town of Orvieto.
- Travel to Tuscany's astonishing medieval towns of San Gimignano & Siena.
- See Florence's Renaissance masterpieces at the world-renown Uffizi Gallery.
- Tour the Galleria dell'Accademia, featuring Michelangelo's David.
- Take a fun cooking class in a 13th-century Castle and make classic Tuscan recipes & fresh pasta.
(Itinerary is subject to change with or without notice. The sequence of day trips may vary. The final itinerary will be given upon arrival.
Included meals are indicated below each day's description.)
Friday | Day 1 | Exclusive Night At The Vatican!
Arrival in Rome, check into the hotel and get some rest in what the Romans called ‘Caput Mundi’. Group meets in the lobby and Journey Director introduces themselves. Transfer to the rooftop terrace for “Apericena” (drinks and light dinner). From there we partake in an exclusive & reserved entrance to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel and guided tour with our Rome City Guide. We end our night with a transfer back to our hotel for a relaxing evening.
Meals included: light dinner
Saturday | Day 2 | The Spanish Steps & Pantheon
The day starts with an early morning visit to St. Peter’s Basilica accompanied by our Rome City Guide. Then we continue with a wonderful walking tour of Rome and its main piazzas: Pantheon, Spanish Steps and much more! We’ll enjoy the afternoon will be at leisure to explore on your own. In the evening we’ll meet in the lobby and walk to traditional Roman Pizzeria for dinner.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Sunday | Day 3 | The Colosseum & Ancient Rome
After breakfast, you’ll discover the splendors of the classic Roman Empire! Travel back in time, gazing at gorgeous sites during our walk with our expert local guide. We will then walk along the ancient pavement, which crosses the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum, the Curia, the Reggia. You will then be able to admire the Temple of Vesta, the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Constantine. The tour will continue with the visit of the massive structure of the Colosseum (museum tickets included with preferred access, no waiting in line). Enjoy a leisurely afternoon and dinner on your own. Savor each moment of living "la dolce vita"!
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Monday | Day 4 | Orvieto and Florence
Check-out from the hotel and head up to Florence in a comfy Mercedes executive van. Along the way, we will stop in Orvieto, a beautiful hilltop town in Umbria, founded by the Etruscan civilization over two thousand years ago. You'll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own and to explore the village. Arrival in Florence in the mid-afternoon. Check-in, relax, refresh, then enjoy a group dinner with delicious Tuscan specialties.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Tuesday | Day 5 | The Uffizi Gallery & the Renaissance
This morning we’ll enjoy a walking tour with our local City Guide and an unforgettable visit to the amazing Uffizi Gallery, the world's largest collection of Renaissance artworks by the famous masters (Ticket Reservation & Priority Entrance Included). Lunch featuring tastes of local specialties. Afternoon, evening and dinner on your own in the gorgeous city of Florence. Enjoy a little time for R&R, shopping, exploring, and discovering the amazing sites this city has to offer.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Wednesday | Day 6 | Medieval Siena & San Gimignano
San Gimignano, our first stop, is an absolutely astonishing example of walled Medieval hilltop town, also known for its dry white wine, Vernaccia and irresistible hand-made crafts: hand-painted pottery, alabaster, olive wood items, leather goods, and so much more. Enjoy free time to explore and have lunch. Then we're off to stunning Siena, where we'll meet up with our local guide who will reveal an insider's perspective of the "Palio", the world's oldest and adrenaline-filled horse race, and introduce us to Senese life with a visit of its amazing Cathedral (tickets included). Enjoy people-watching and an "aperitivo" in one of Italy's most picturesque piazzas, the Piazza del Campo, before we go on to our last group dinner.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Thursday | Day 7 | Cooking in a Castle & the David
Are you ready to have some fun and a hands-on experience with the delicious Tuscan cuisine? Learn to make classic recipes and fresh pasta during a fun demo cooking class in a 13th-century castle nestled in the romantic hills of the wine country. A memorable experience within the walls of history in the Castle's beautiful kitchen. Take a private wine tour exploring the castle's ancient underground cellars and learn about Tuscany's high-quality extra virgin olive oil, which the estate also produces. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David up close and personal (private guide + museum tickets included with preferred access). Dinner is on your own tonight in Florence.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Friday | Day 8 | Arrivederci! Until we meet and eat again!
Check-out from your hotel and.. arrivederci! Thank you for choosing Nada's Italy for your Italian adventure. We hope you enjoyed your stay with us and wish to have you
back soon to explore other beautiful parts of this amazing
country! Ciao!
Meals included: breakfast
What's included in the Blissfully Italian Tour:
- 3 Nights in Rome + 4 Nights in Florence. A trip totaling 8 Days/7 Nights (depart the US on Thursday and return on Friday).
- This tour begins in Rome, ends in Florence.
- Small group travel: maximum of 12 travelers per group!
- Fully escorted day trips with professional private drivers and full-time service of English-speaking Italian Nada's Italy Tour Director.
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Meals included: all breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners (included meals are shown at bottom of the description for each day.)
- Beverages included: bottled water, soft drinks (in limited amounts), coffee, and choice of red and white wine with included lunches and dinners.
- Private Walking Tours by licensed English-speaking City Guides: Vatican Museums (includes PRIORITY entrance & ticket), Colosseum & Roman Ruins (includes PRIORITY entrance & ticket), Historical Highlights of Florence, Walking tour of Siena, Private tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David in Florence (includes PRIORITY entrance & ticket), Private tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence (includes PRIORITY entrance & ticket).
- Destinations included: Rome,
Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Tuscan countryside, Orvieto.
- Unique Experiences: culinary tour of Trastevere, tour a 13th-century winery in Tuscany, followed by cooking class and lunch in the castle, fine dining experience in Tuscan village, delicious authentic meals in local family-owned restaurants, and much more!
- Private Transportation for day trips and transfers in comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes Executive vans (does not include: transfer from and to the airport, airfare, or any other personal travel expenses).
- A+ Rated Customer Service With Nada's Italy you can rest assured that your travel experience will be completely stress-free. Your personal Journey Coordinator will
assist you with any additional services you may need, provide expert
packing and travel advice, and answer any questions you may have before
your trip.
- Return Traveler Program: receive up to $800 credit per person towards any future trips you take with Nada's Italy!
- No bag limit (many tour companies have a 1-bag limit per person).
- Taxes & Fees: Local VAT taxes and government fees, City Tax, gas, highway tolls, city access licenses and permits, parking fees.
- Staff & restaurant tips (additional gratuities can be given at the sole discretion of each individual traveler).
What's Not Included in Tour Package
Trip price does not include airfare and anything that is not specified to be included. Price does not include any personal related expenses or travel-related expenses outside of the scheduled itineraries. The food & wine that is included is what is presented during meals.
Before you sign up, please note the following:
>
The
first day of this tour is Friday (you will need to book your flight from
the USA on Thursday to get to Rome on Friday). The last day of this
tour is Friday (arrival in the U.S. is the same day of departure on your
way back). Some tours start and end in different cities, make sure to
book your flights accordingly.
> Airfare is not included.
Nada's Italy can assist with Business and First Class airfare. Please
let us know if you need information about arrival and departure airport
for this tour.
> Reminders, hotel information, and arrival
instructions will be sent only by email, please make sure we have your current email address.
> Transfers
to and from the airport are not included in the tour rate. Please
contact us if you'd like to add transfers to your tour package.
> You
must be in good physical condition to sign-up for this trip! There will be a lot of
walking uphill, downhill, walking over uneven pavement, and standing for
extended periods of time. An average walking tour is about 2-3 hours without sitting.
> Even though tips to staff and
restaurants are included, it is suggested that you put aside
approximately $100 (US) in combined gratuities for your driver &
Tour Director for your trip (and any voluntary additional restaurant
gratuities are at your discretion).
> Nada's Italy strongly
recommends that you purchase Travel Insurance for your trip. For
suggestions on policies and a quote, please contact us.
> You should know that
air conditioning in Italy, as well as WIFI connection, are not always as
reliable as they are in the United States.
> The hotel
staff
assigns rooms to guests, some rooms may include stairs. A view is not
guaranteed. As Nada's Italy works mainly with luxury historic inns and
small upscale boutique hotels, rooms differ in size and layout. In
general, Italian bedrooms and bathrooms are smaller compared to US
standards. Each room has its own en-suite
bathroom with shower and/or tub, hair-dryer, and basic toiletry set.
Please
contact us if you have specific requests/needs.
> It is your
responsibility to obtain the required documents to travel to Italy,
please verify with your own country's travel laws and government
agencies. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
> In
the unlikely event your tour does not reach the minimum participation
requirement of 6 travelers, we will work with you to choose another
available tour or tour date. We will do our best to make the transition
as smooth as possible.
> Add extra nights and extend your stay in this amazing country. Contact us for a quote (subject to availability).
> Please note: while we do our best to adhere to our published
itineraries, they may be changed at the discretion of the Tour Leader
due to weather conditions and any other unforeseeable circumstances.
> Unless stated otherwise, all rates are per person, based on double occupancy, land only, in USD, and subject to availability. Rates may vary by departure date and are subject to change without notice. Nada’s Italy reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update rates, fees and surcharges at any time without prior notice.
Signature Extensions
The Soul of The Amalfi Coast
Feed your wanderlust with this private 4-Day Signature Tour Extension to the Amalfi Coast. Explore Sorrento’s bustling streets and enjoy breath-taking views of the Gulf of Naples. Visit the awe-inspiring coastal villages, including Amalfi, Ravello, and Positano, then discover the ancient city of Pompeii.
The Soul of Florence
Explore the gorgeous city of Florence on this private 4-Day Signature Tour Extension with a deep dive into the masterpieces of the Renaissance. Learn about Florentine culture and local cuisine. Take a day-trip to the romantic Tuscan countryside and visit charming medieval hilltop towns and wineries, making this the perfect finish to your fabulous journey.
The Soul of Venice
Treat yourself to an unforgettable trip to Venice on this private 4-Day Signature Tour Extension. Discover Venice’s history, traditions, culture, and visit its most famous sites such as St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. You’ll also cruise in the Venetian Lagoon by private boat and visit the charming island communities of Murano and Burano.
The Soul of Rome
With so much to see and experience, this private 4-Day Signature Tour Extension to one of the world’s most beautiful cities is sure to take your breath away! Discover Rome's world-renown ancient sites, magnificent artwork, and vibrant local culture the way only Nada's Italy can deliver.
The Soul of Paris
Complete your grand adventure with this private 4-Day Signature Tour Extension to Paris, the City of Lights, with its iconic architecture, elegant boulevards, and high-end boutiques. Take a day trip outside Paris to discover the Palace of Versailles and its wonderful gardens, savor delicious Parisian cuisine and enjoy all this magnificent city has to offer.
The Soul of Barcelona
The spirit of Spain and Catalonia’s bright Mediterranean culture and lifestyle will be the highlight in this private 4-Day Signature Tour Extension. Get immersed in Barcelona's lively atmosphere and rich cuisine on a tasty culinary tour in the old fishing district. Be a part of the excitement in its bustling local markets, explore world-renown sites and the waterfront, combining all with the best tapas.
What Our Clients Say
Great Trip!
This trip was great. I really don't know what else to say. I have told two flight attendants and two friends about Nada's Italy. I have already booked my next trip. I doubt it will be the last. Every person from start to finish was wonderful to deal with. Thanks so much. :)
Dorothy
Bello!
My husband and I went on the Seacret Escape tour with Nada. We have been to Italy many times on our own (we often visit family in the Molise region), but never saw this magnificent country like we did with Nada and her team. We experienced smaller Tuscan villages far away from large tourist groups, had intimate dining experiences with trattoria owners that were personal friends of Nada’s and stayed at a small B&B where we were the only guests and were treated like family. Cooking glasses, wine tours, a visit to a seaside spa…wonderfully memorable experiences with a terrific group of people whom we still stay in touch with! Our drivers were top notch, delivering us to our destinations door-to-door in luxury vehicles… a nice touch with a small group (This could never happen on bus tours that must drop their passengers far away from the center of many small towns that can’t accommodate the bigger buses.) Every person associated with Nada’s Italy provided us with exceptional customer service, from the office staff to her tour guides and drivers. Nada also arranged for private tours for those in our group who wanted to see more of Rome when our tour ended. I can’t say enough good things about Nada and her wonderful team. I highly recommend them to anyone thinking about visiting Italy, whether it is your first visit or your twenty-first!
Roberta
Absolutely awesome trip!
It was all wonderful! Our tour guides, Clarissa and Maria Elena were excellent! They were knowledgeable and had a wonderful understanding of English. Our driver, John Luca was excellent. 14 people who came together as strangers left as friends! Bravo!!
Virginia
Highly recommend...
My husband and I chose to join friends at the last minute on their booked trip of Nada's Sole Terra for 11 days. We were those people... we DON'T do tours. We are very independent and have travelled extensively throughout the world. Because of that, we were a little skeptical of being with an organized group and at the mercy of our travel guide's personality and direction. In the end, I would have to say, this was one of the most delightful and special trips we've ever taken. The group was small, our tour guide personable, attentive, patient and energetic. There were options every day to make personal choices. The small family restaurants were amazing. Each boutique hotel and inn became more and more incredible as the trip played out. We met real people, ate real food and enjoyed incredible time with like minded people. We already have in mind our next Nada's tour. She is the real deal and has curated a very special tour operation that we highly recommend.
kim
Memorable Vacation
We had a most memorable vacation on the Venetian Splendors tour. This was one of our best trips to another country. Nada thinks of everything and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this tour!
Angela