BRAND NEW FOR 2027: Expedition Cruises!

Rome and Venice are an incomparable pair, the power and mystery of Italy. Explore Rome with a professional photographer for stellar shots of the Eternal City. (Enjoy a celebratory Aperitivo.) Skip the lines for the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy a traditional Rome food tour by sunset. Walk the Colosseum grounds and hear its stories.

Fall under the spell of Venice with a gondola ride past Venetian palaces. Walk through the labyrinth of lanes, footbridges, and hidden pockets, and dip into artisan shops. See the oldest church in Venice, built in the 5th century—it survived through tragedy and heroics. Discover the ancient art of glassblowing, lush lagoons, and dine in elegant homes. The wonder of Rome and Venice are yours!

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Roman Golf Cart Photography Tour
  • Semi-Private Vatican Museum Tour 
  • Traditional Rome Food Tour by Sunset
  • Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Priority Access
  • St Mark's Basilica and Venice Walking Tour with Gondola Ride
  • Venetian Islands Boat Tour
  • Venice Cooking Class
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

Murano & Burano Small Group Boat Tour

Murano & Burano Small Group Boat Tour

Classic Venice Cooking Class

Classic Venice Cooking Class

Welcome to Venice: Gondola Ride, Walking Tour & St Mark's

Welcome to Venice: Gondola Ride, Walking Tour & St Mark's

Accommodations

3 Nights

4-Star Baroque Historic Gem Hotel

3 Nights

4 Star Authentic Venetian Prestige

Transportation and Guides

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

Meals Included

  • 6 Gourmet Italian Breakfasts
  • Roman Food Tour by Sunset
  • Classic Cooking Class in Venice

Points of Interest

  • The Sacred Sistine Chapel
  • The Eternal City's Most Picturesque Locations
  • Authentic Roman Family Dinner
  • Venice Grand Canal and Ponte Rialto
  • Stunning Byzantine Architecture of St Mark's Basilica
  • Glass Blowing in Murano
  • Brightly Colored Houses in Burano
  • The Devil's Bridge in Lush Lagoon Island Torcello 

Historic Center of Rome, Lazio Region

Trevi Fountain, Rome, Lazio Region

Pantheon, Rome, Lazio Region

Rome, Lazio Region

Sistine Chapel, Rome, Lazio Region

Palatine Hill, Rome, Lazio Region

Piazza San Marco, Venice, Veneto Region

Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Veneto Region

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Historic Center of Rome

Historic Center of Rome

Venice

Venice

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2026 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Aug, Nov, Dec

From $5,069 per person

2026 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct

From $5,391 per person

2027 LOW SEASON

Available Dates

Jan, Feb, Dec

From $5,204 per person

2027 MID SEASON

Available Dates

Mar, Aug, Nov

From $5,577 per person

2027 HIGH SEASON

Available Dates

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct

From $5,932 per person

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 6-nights 4-Star Italian Hotels

TRANSPORTATION

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

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 6 Gourmet Italian Breakfasts
  • Traditional Roman Food Tour by Sunset
  • Classic Cooking Class in Venice

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Roman Golf Cart Photography Tour
  • Semi-Private Vatican Museum Tour 
  • Rome Food Tour by Sunset
  • Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Priority Access
  • St Mark's Basilica and Venice Walking Tour with Gondola Ride
  • Venetian Islands Boat Tour
  • Venice Cooking Class

POINTS OF INTEREST

  • The Sacred Sistine Chapel
  • The Eternal City's Most Picturesque Locations
  • Authentic Roman Family Dinner
  • Venice Grand Canal and Ponte Rialto
  • Stunning Byzantine Architecture of St Mark's Basilica
  • Glass Blowing in Murano
  • Brightly Colored Houses in Burano
  • The Devil's Bridge in Lush Lagoon Island Torcello

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.

"Italy anniversary trip"

Jan Pepe

GA

Ellie did a fabulous job helping me put together the perfect trip for my clients. She paid such great attention to the details I sent her, and my clients said the trip was AMAZING! Thank you Ellie!!!

"mom and daughter trip"

Tracy Layton

Ireland

What an amazing trip! I chose Authentic because the itinerary sounded exactly what we wanted to see. But what made this the trip of a lifetime was our driver/guide, Colm Dunlea. He was absolutely incredible. The stories he told, the little side trips he took us on, the tips he gave us as we arrived in each of the towns/cities, the pictures he took and all of the extras he gave us were just so very much appreciated. I am forever grateful to Colm Dunlea for all he did. He was BRILLIANT!!!

"85th birthday gift celebration"

Patricia Slota

Montague Michigan

Our trip to Ireland was beyond amazing. Each day brought new vistas filling us all with the heart of this beautiful land, The accomadations were just magical and each one had a lovely history of its own. The tour itinerary was well designed to teach us about Irelands different areas and history. Special praise to our ProCar chauffer / guide, Mr. Declan Cummins for going way above to care for each traveler . ( We were a varied group.) He is a huge asset to your company, We all grew very fond of him by weeks end. Thank you all for creating this wonderful adventure. I'd do it over again in a heartbeat!

"Denmark Vacation"

Eric Jensen

Minneapolis, MN

My clients' 'Denmark in the Spring' trip exceeded expectations — from the seamless logistics to the curated experiences in both Copenhagen and Aarhus, every detail was thoughtfully arranged. Their drivers and guides were exceptional, bringing the destinations to life in ways they couldn't have discovered on their own. They returned home already dreaming of their next trip.

"Mom and daughter trip"

Jill Loveless

Wisconsin

My client and her mother contacted me about travel to Ireland. They wanted something private and special. I met my Authentic Vacations' sales rep the night before and decided to send in a request. Best decision ever! Lauren L. received my request and immediately sent me an email with a few ideas, we talked on the phone and within 2 days I had a winning itinerary.

Fast forward. My client emailed me on arrival day and was very pleased with the service. She emailed me again on the last day and raved about their driver Colm Dunlea.

Working with Authentic Vacations was effortless. I highly recommend them and plan to use their service again.

"Family Vacation"

Denise Ferraro

New York

As a travel advisor, this was the first Ireland trip I entrusted to Authentic Vacations, and they knocked it out of the park. The clients loved having a private driver, thought the hotels were ideal, and a castle stay was the perfect ending to the trip.

"Birthday Family Trip"

Joan Cook

Illinois

My group of 10 returned from a week in Ireland where I hired a driver through Authentic Vacations. Delcan went above and beyond as I had 2 80+ women in the group that could not walk long distances. He found wheelchairs at every venue. My clients said he was very kind and friendly. Thank you to Jennifer at Authentic Vacations who made this experience a memory of a lifetime.

"Family Adventure"

Loryl Haggard

Fort Thomas, KY

Amber M. does the best job bringing my ideas to life for my clients. She truly builds the best curated trips and makes me look like a rockstar. From start to finish - she is there every step of the way. Having her and Authentic's support is awesome! Thank you for another excellent adventure!

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