Rome and Florence, Fork First
Discover Rome and Florence through privately guided experiences that balance iconic sights with time to explore at your own pace. Along the way, shared food and wine moments add a sense of place, from Roman specialties to Tuscan table traditions. In the countryside, enjoy hands-on cooking, linger in hill towns, and sip Chianti among the vineyards. Every detail is thoughtfully tailored by your Destination Expert.
- Duration
- 9 days, 8 nights
- Route
- Rome · Florence
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $5,050 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- From the Colosseum arena to Vatican masterpieces, take in Rome's must-sees on shared tours. Taste Trastevere with a local food insider, pairing Roman classics with wine and dinner.
Every day, already yours.
La Dolce Vita Begins
Meet your private English-speaking assistant outside of airport customs. Waiting with a sign with your name on it, they will direct you to your awaiting private transfer, and accompany you to your hotel for check-in.
- Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet
- Italy Welcome Package
- Rome Aperitivo at Your Own Pace
Stage of an Empire
Unlock Ancient Rome with exclusive access to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, exploring hidden corners and legendary sites reserved for just a handful of visitors. With your small group limited to six participants, skip the lines and step onto the Colosseum’s arena floor, walking where gladiators once battled before 50,000 roaring spectators.
- Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Exclusive Arena Access (3 hrs) - Small Group Tour
- Rome’s Must-Try Gelato Evening Stroll
Daily Rituals of Rome
Get to know Rome’s coffee culture through a curated selection of its most popular cafés, easily explored on foot at your own pace. Choose between a wood-roasted espresso at Sant’Eustachio Il Caffè or Tazza d’Oro’s beloved granita di caffè topped with fresh cream, both near Piazza Navona and the Pantheon. Continue to Faro Luminari del Caffè and Barnum Café, known for specialty beans and precise techniques.
- Discover Rome's Best Coffee, On Your Own
- Taste of Trastevere: Rome’s Local Food Scene (3 hrs) - Private Tour
Sacred Masterpieces & City Lights
Step into the artistic heart of Vatican City on an intimate small-group tour limited to 12 guests. Follow your guide through the Vatican Museums’ opulent corridors, where gilded ceilings, ancient sculptures, and richly woven tapestries reveal centuries of papal history. Continue into the magnificent Raphael Rooms, their walls alive with vibrant Renaissance frescoes painted by Raphael and his pupils.
- Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (3 hrs) - Small Group Tour
- Golden Hour Views of Rome, On Your Own
The Journey Continues…
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] - 1st Class (Business)
- Private Florence Train Station Transfer
- Evening Aperitivo in Florence, On Your Own
A Day Among Icons
Explore Florence on a privately guided walk through its UNESCO-listed historic center, where your guide weaves stories and local insight into the city’s squares, bridges, and everyday streets. Move through Cathedral Square, Piazza della Signoria, and across the Ponte Vecchio as your guide draws attention to details and viewpoints many visitors miss, before entering the Accademia Gallery with included tickets.
- Walking Tour of Florence’s Historic Center and Accademia Gallery (3 hrs) - Private Tour
- Florence Duomo at Dusk Walk, On Your Own
A Taste of Tuscany
Immerse yourself in Florence’s food culture on a small-group experience that moves from market to kitchen. Walk through a historic local market with your professional chef, selecting fresh, seasonal ingredients. Then step into a professional cooking school, tie on your apron, and transform your market finds into an authentic four-course Tuscan feast, complete with a flavorful starter, traditional first course, hearty main, and irresistible dessert.
- 1/2 Day Traditional Tuscan Cooking Class with Market Visit (with Lunch, 5 hrs) - Small Group Tour
- Florence’s Arno River by Night, On Your Own
From Piazza to Vineyard
Spend the day moving through Tuscany’s layered landscapes on a full-day, small-group journey limited to 16 guests. In Siena, your expert guide brings the city’s traditions and civic identity into focus, offering perspective that goes well beyond what’s immediately visible in Piazza del Campo. Charming San Gimignano follows with time to explore independently, moving freely through its historic streets and towers without a set route.
- Tuscany Day Trip with Chianti Wine Dinner (8 hrs) - Small Group
Until We Meet Again
Meet your private driver and vehicle for an airport transfer.
- Private Airport Transfer
Where you will wake up.
Rose Garden Palace
The Rose Garden Palace is situated in a historic building with a prime location in central Rome's Via Veneto area, walking distance to famed landmarks like the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.
Balestri
Hotel Balestri is a delightful boutique hotel, situated in the heart of the Santa Croce district, and welcomes guests with great charm and atmosphere. Brimming with character, the hotel has been reimagined while retaining all the architectural charm of its period and boasts an elegant and nostalgic mood with its art...