Italy with the Family: Gladiators, Gondolas and Gelato
Bring Italy’s most beloved cities to life on a family-friendly journey through Rome, Florence, and Venice. In Rome, explore ancient landmarks with an expert guide, balanced with playful moments like a self-guided gelato crawl. Continue to Florence for Renaissance highlights and hands-on culinary experiences, before ending in Venice with gondola rides, mask-making, and lighthearted discovery. Each day is thoughtfully paced by your Destination Expert for a seamless experience across all ages.
- Duration
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Route
- Rome · Florence · Venice
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $4,880 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Taste Rome one scoop at a time on a self-guided gelato crawl through lively neighborhoods.
- Visit the Colosseum with an expert and train like a gladiator in replica armor.
- Tour Florence with a local guide, and join a shared pizza-making class for hands-on family fun.
- Glide through Venice by gondola and uncover hidden treasures on a guided mask-themed hunt.
- Stay at handpicked family-friendly hotels, curated for you, by your Destination Expert.
Every day, already yours.
Benvenuti a Roma
An English-speaking assistant will meet you in the arrivals hall and escort you to your awaiting driver. They will accompany during your transfer to the hotel, ensure you are checked in to your hotel walk-through your Welcome Package documents. They will be on hand to answer any questions you have related to your itinerary and your time in Italy.
- Meet and Greet Assistant
- Private Fiumicino International Airport Transfer
- Italy Welcome Package
- Rome’s Must-Try Gelato Evening Stroll
Exploring The Eternal City
Enter the heart of ancient Rome where spectacle, power, and politics collided. Begin at the Colosseum, the vast amphitheater that became the stage for gladiators, wild beasts, and emperors who used the roar of the crowd to cement their rule.
- Ancient Rome Walking Tour with Colosseum (3 hrs) - Private
- Villa Borghese Park at Leisure - Self-Guided
From Playgrounds to Gladiators
Family time in Rome unfolds like a storybook, with each chapter revealing places that spark curiosity and imagination. This self-guided time invites you to explore at your own rhythm and follow what delights your family most. Villa Borghese offers leafy paths and playgrounds shaded by tall pines, along with a gentle lake where little hands can help steer a paddle boat across the water.
- Family Adventures in Rome - Self-Guided
- Afternoon Gladiator Training Experience (3 hrs) - Shared
All Aboard to Florence
Meet your private driver for a transfer to or from Florence's Santa Maria Novella train station.
- Private Transfer at Roma Termini Train Station
- Train - Rome - Florence [1.5 hrs] - Business Class
- Private Florence Train Station Transfer
- Mercato Centrale Foodie Trail - Self-Guided
Icons & Inventive Minds
Walk through a living museum where every street tells a story and every statue has a soul. With your private guide, explore Florence’s historic heart, beginning with the soaring Cathedral and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Wind through narrow alleys to Piazza della Signoria, where the mighty Palazzo Vecchio and Neptune Fountain reveal tales of power and myth. Discover hidden gems like Orsanmichele’s ornate façade and the beloved porcellino fountain.
- Florence Walking Tour with Accademia Gallery (3 hrs) - Private
- Lunch Recommendation: Trattoria Zà Zà
- Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum - Self-Guided
A Taste of Italy, Made by You
Relax and enjoy a leisurely morning at the rooftop pool of Grand Hotel Minerva, a tranquil oasis above the heart of Florence’s historic center. Unwind on comfortable loungers with sweeping views of the city’s red-tile skyline and iconic landmarks, take refreshing dips in the pool, or sip a cool beverage from the poolside bar as the sun rises over Florence.
- Grand Hotel Minerva Pool at Leisure
- Afternoon Pizza and Gelato Making (3 hrs) - Shared
A Change of Scenery
Meet your private driver for a transfer to or from Florence's Santa Maria Novella train station.
- Private Florence Train Station Transfer
- Train - Florence - Venice [2 hrs] - Business Class
- Train Station to Hotel with Meet & Greet - Private Transfer
- Evening Gondola Ride (30 min) - Private
Cultural Immersion
Enjoy a playful interactive tour inspired by the adventures of Giacomo Casanova, Venice’s most infamous trickster and master escape artist. Make your way independently to St. Mark’s Square, where you’ll meet your guide and be introduced to the story behind the day’s challenge. Learn about the powerful Council of Ten, who imprisoned Casanova in the dungeons of the Doge’s Palace on false charges.
- Doge's Palace Treasure Hunt: Casanova's Prison Break (2 hrs) - Private Tour
- Venice at Leisure: Gelato, Pastries & Sweet Stops - Self-Guided
Abstract Impressions
Discover the magic of Venice’s Carnival on a private, family-friendly tour that blends hands-on learning with playful exploration. Meet your guide at the Accademia Gallery and wander through quiet calli and open campi to uncover how masks, characters, and traditions shaped the city.
- Treasure Hunt: Mysterious World of Carnival Masks (2 hrs) - Private Tour
- Dining Recommendation: Trattoria Al Gazzettino
Jet Off
Meet your assistant in the hotel lobby and board a private water taxi bound for the airport pier. From there, walk with your assistant to the Departures Terminal, while your luggage travels with you on the same boat.
- Hotel to Airport with Assistance - Private Transfer
Where you will wake up.
Palazzo Navona
Situated within the captivating embrace of one of Rome's most intriguing districts, Palazzo Navona stands as an example of refined luxury. Surrounded by the timeless allure of the iconic Piazza Navona and the revered Pantheon this hotel is a testament to architectural magnificent and aesthetic exploration.
Grand Hotel Minerva
Experience a luxurious retreat in the heart of Florence at the Grand Hotel Minerva where dreams weave seamlessly with reality. Steps away, the majestic facade of Santa Maria Novella stands as a true gem against the backdrop of the city.
Hotel L`Orologio Venezia
Housed in the San Polo district, Hotel L'Orologio Venezia sits quietly on the world-famous Grand Canal, attracting beautiful views all around the hotel. In each moment, guests can recognize Venice's iconic gondolas floating down the canal, and see the local way of life taking place, adding an authentic essence to the...