LIMITED OFFER! 2026 Guided Tours at 2025 Prices.

Explore Rome on a golf cart with a professional photographer, capturing the best shots. Arrive at the Vatican before it opens with a personal tour of masterpieces, a secret room, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. For fans of authentic “cucina italiana,” there’s a food tour by sunset.

Siena’s medieval treasures are best discovered on foot with an expert. Be captivated by tales of pilgrims and saints. Journey from Siena through the rolling hills of Val d’Orcia, exploring the Renaissance beauty of Pienza and Montepulciano, savoring a farm-fresh lunch at a countryside estate, and soaking in the timeless charm of Italy’s most picturesque region.. In Florence, your guide will lead you through the Oltramo quarter for the finest in handcrafts.

With its labyrinth of lanes, Venice is the mysterious essence of Italy. A gondola ride is yours, passing elegant landmarks, and an excursion to the islands is a step back in time. Venice’s culinary heritage is presented with a bespoke cooking lesson and dining experience. The essence of Italy is passion!

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Included Unique Activities

  • Roman Golf Cart Photography Experience
  • Semi-Private Early Morning Vatican Museum Tour 
  • Sunset Food Tour in Rome
  • Colosseum & Exclusive Arena Access Tour
  • Private Walking Tour in Siena 
  • Small Group Tour to Pienza & Montepulciano with Lunch
  • Florentine Artisan Tour
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa Half Day Tour
  • Small Group Florence Walking Tour with David & Duomo
  • Venice Walking Tour with Gondola Ride
  • Venetian Islands Boat Excursion
  • Cooking Lesson in Venice
Golf Cart Photo Tour

Golf Cart Photo Tour

Early Morning Vatican Tour - Semi-Private

Early Morning Vatican Tour - Semi-Private

Prati by Sunset - The Roman Food Tour

Prati by Sunset - The Roman Food Tour

The Best of Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Exclusive Arena Access

The Best of Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Exclusive Arena Access

Private Siena Walking Tour

Private Siena Walking Tour

Small Group Tour To Pienza And Montepulciano

Small Group Tour To Pienza And Montepulciano

Walking Artisan Tour

Walking Artisan Tour

Best of Florence Small Group Walking Tour w/ David & Duomo

Best of Florence Small Group Walking Tour w/ David & Duomo

Accommodations

3 Nights

Boutique Art Deco Hotel

2 Nights

4-Star Heart of Siena Hotel

3 Nights

5-Star 15th Century Hotel in Heart of Florence

2 Nights

Hotel Metropole Venezia

Transportation and Guides

  • Meet & Greet with Private Transfer on Arrival in Rome
  • Train from Rome to Siena
  • Train from Siena to Florence
  • Train from Florence to Venice
  • Private Transfer to Venice Airport upon Departure

Meals Included

  • 10 Gourmet Italian Breakfasts
  • Sunset Food Tour in Rome
  • Small Group Tuscany Tour with Lunch
  • Cooking Class in Venice

Points of Interest

  • Grand Roman Forum and Ancient Ruins Palatine Hill
  • Michelangelo's Iconic David Statue
  • Mosaics Workshop in Historic Oltrarno Quarter
  • Glass Blowing Demonstration in Murano
  • The Devil's Bridge on Torcello Island
  • Brightly Colored Fisherman's Houses in Burano
  • Venice Grand Canal and Ponte Rialto
  • Rolling Green Hills of Val d'Orcia UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 12th-century Monteriggioni Medieval Fortress
  • Brunello Vineyards of Montalcino - site of Italian DOCG Wines
  • Medieval San Gimignano UNESCO World Heritage Site

Trevi Fountain, Rome, Lazio Region

Historic Center of Rome, Lazio Region

Colosseum, Rome, Lazio Region

Circus Maximus, Rome, Lazio Region

Rome, Lazio Region

Sistine Chapel, Rome, Lazio Region

Pantheon, Rome, Lazio Region

Via Sacra, Rome, Lazio Region

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Historic Center of Rome

Historic Center of Rome

Historic Center of Siena

Historic Center of Siena

Historic Center of Florence

Historic Center of Florence

Venice

Venice

2025 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Aug, Nov, Dec

From $7,327 per person

2025 MID SEASON

Available Dates

May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct

From $7,775 per person

2026 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec

From $7,730 per person

2026 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Mar, Jul, Aug

From $8,103 per person

2026 HIGH SEASON

Available Dates

Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

From $8,771 per person

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 10-nights Luxury 4-Star and 5-Star Accommodations

TRANSPORTATION

  • Meet & Greet with Private Transfer on Arrival in Rome
  • Train from Rome to Siena
  • Train from Siena to Florence
  • Train from Florence to Venice
  • Train Station Transfer in Venice
  • Private Transfer to Venice Airport upon Departure

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 10 Gourmet Italian Breakfasts
  • Sunset Food Tour in Rome
  • Tuscany Day Tour with Lunch
  • Cooking Lesson in Venice

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Roman Golf Cart Photography Experience
  • Semi-Private Vatican Museum Tour 
  • Sunset Food Tour in Rome
  • Colosseum & Exclusive Arena Access Tour
  • Private Walking Tour in Siena
  • Small Group Tour to Pienza & Montepulciano with Lunch
  • Florentine Artisan Tour
  • Small Group Florence Walking Tour with David & Duomo
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa Half Day Tour
  • Venice Walking Tour with Gondola Ride
  • Venetian Islands Boat Excursion
  • Cooking Lesson in Venice

POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Grand Roman Forum and Ancient Ruins Palatine Hill
  • Michelangelo's Iconic David Statue
  • Mosaics Workshop in Historic Oltrarno Quarter
  • Glass Blowing Demonstration in Murano
  • The Devil's Bridge on Torcello Island
  • Brightly Colored Fisherman's Houses in Burano
  • Venice Grand Canal and Ponte Rialto
  • Rolling Green Hills of Val d'Orcia UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 12th-century Monteriggioni Medieval Fortress 
  • Brunello Vineyards of Montalcino - site of Italian DOCG Wines
  • Medieval San Gimignano UNESCO World Heritage Site

Prices Based On

  • All Taxes & Fees Included
  • Custom Priced Quote (Want to Add/Subtract Days? Let Us Know!)
  • Self-guided vacation package. Choose any date to begin your travels.
  • Prices are per person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room.
  • Traveling alone? No problem. Just ask us for a single supplement price.

"Fun in the Emerald Isle"

Sarah C.

Arizona

Took my mom for her 75th bday on a trip to Ireland. We did a lot of sightseeing and travel by car to all parts of Ireland. The travel plans were easy and had time for relaxation and exploration. I would recommend this service.

"We enjoy every second of our time in Italy"

Kelly R.

Wyoming

My mom's dream since she was a little girl was to go to Italy to see the Vatican and Pompeii. She's 82 and it was time to make it happen. The team at Authentic Vacations knocked the trip out of the park. The guides on our various tours were incredible. Every driver we booked was friendly and safe with immaculate vehicles. The hotels were in great locations, clean, roomy, and had great breakfast offerings. My mom enjoyed every second of our time in Rome and Florence as well as our two day trips to Pompeii and Siena. So glad to get to experience this with her thanks to Michaela and Authentic Vacations!

"Wonderful trip to Scotland"

Rebecca W.

Mequon, WI

Everything was quite wonderful! LOVED the Food tour. LOVED the handbag workshop. LOVED the Royal Mile tour (even though it was too windy for the castle entry -- next time!). The Rabbies tour to Kelpsies, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle was great (the castle tour guide inside was incredible!). The Scotland Showcase was good for tourists who know nothing about Scottish music and dance -- was a little underwhelming for us because we just spent 5 days at the RSCDS Winter School with the most amazing musicians and dancers! It is kind of our thing. All in all, it was great! THANKS!

"Trip of a lifetime in Australia"

Deborah R.

Ohio

I loved our trip—it really did exceed expectations. As far as the Australia part, I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Authentic Vacations did a great job with the itinerary given the time constraints I had. All the transfers went smoothly and it was lovely not to have to find our own way to/from accommodations. My hope was to see a little part of Australia and especially the wildlife and I did—the trip certainly lived up to and exceeded expectations. I’m very happy with the itinerary and how everything went.

"Fabulous family vacation for clients"

Gwen C.

Anchorage

Authentic Vacations is wonderful to work with. As a travel professional who's clients were looking for a relaxed informative trip, Ellie at Authentic Vacations nailed it. So easy to work with and come up with fabulous trip for my travelers. Ellie is very knowledgeable about Ireland and the properties, driver and sights recommended along with way were fantastic!

Would definitely recommend Authentic Vacations and Ellie to anyone.

"Northern Lights in Norway"

Teresa T.

Texas

We had a wonderful time in Norway! The weather was very cooperative for all of our outdoor activities. We had the best night for viewing the Northern Lights of the whole week. We had a spectacular "show" at our first stop that our guide said he hadn't seen all season. It is absolutely enthralling! The dogsledding was a lot of fun and learning about the dog training through what happens when the dogs are retired was very interesting. The Northern Lights Dinner Cruise was not as expected but actually better. The reindeer sledding and Saami people experience was also well done. As far as feedback, we really appreciated how you kept us updated with any changes that occurred and were prepared to present us with alternatives. Thank you again for all your help. We had an amazing time and are so glad we went!

"Fabulous Anniversary in the UK"

Jones B.

Dublin, GA

Authentic Vacations tailored our trip exactly the way we wanted it. Fabulous accommodations and experiences in Glascow, Inverness, and London. Great drivers to and from our locations. This is the second trip AV has done for me, and it will not be the last. Thank you!

"Incredible Honeymoon in Ireland"

Kelsey F.

South Carolina

Where to begin? Our honeymoon was absolutely incredible, and we owe it all to Joleen! She was an absolute joy to work with throughout an entire year of planning. From our first phone call to organizing and answering our endless questions, to making adjustments and ensuring every detail was perfect, Joleen went above and beyond to make the process stress-free and enjoyable.


We spent 10 magical days in beautiful Ireland, and everything went off without a hitch. The hotels Joleen selected for us were lovely, our travel arrangements were seamless, and she managed to stick to our budget—something we didn’t think would even be possible for a trip this special.


Thanks to Joleen, our dream honeymoon became a reality, and we couldn’t be more grateful. We highly recommend Authentic Vacations, as the entire experience was fantastic. I have already recommended it to several friends! Their online portal is so user-friendly, and we loved the flexibility of being able to make payments on our trip whenever it suited us.


Thank you for everything, Joleen—we already miss emailing with you! You truly deserve a raise for the incredible service you provide!

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