9-Nights Italy for Families - Family Vacations, Private Guided Experiences from $5,043

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722851

Iconic Landmarks Italy offers an enchanting playground for families, blending history with mouth-watering cuisine. Relish private tours and hands-on cooking classes in Rome, Florence, and Venice.

Trip Overview:

This 10-day Italian vacation takes the whole family to Rome, Florence, and Venice. It features first-class accommodations and a mix of private and small group tours.

Your family trip to Italy begins in Rome, a city that’ll leave you dazzled with all that it has to offer. With ancient wonders, fashionable culture, and unbeatable food, Rome is the perfect city to explore with family. A private walking tour will showcase some of the most popular landmarks in the city, from the Spanish Steps to the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. Another day, take part in a cooking class at That’s Amore Restaurant and learn to make pizza in a hands-on kitchen environment. Spend the rest of your time seeing the sights you missed, such as the remains of Ancient Rome such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

Ride the train to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where you along with your kids will discover the city’s history and culture, best exemplified by its gorgeous buildings and delicious food. Head on a private walking tour to see a few of the most notable buildings, including the Duomo, with Brunelleschi’s famous cupola. Then trace the footsteps of Dante and Michelangelo before heading to the Accademia Gallery to see Michaelangelo’s masterpiece “David.” The next day, join a cooking class to learn to make Tuscan favourites, from ragout and gelato to tiramisu.

Final stop is Venice, the gorgeous city of canals that used to be a regional capital of commerce and culture. A private two-hour walking tour will take you along the canals to discover popular favourites and hidden gems. Start at St. Mark’s Square, home to the Byzantine basilica, before you head to the birthplace of Marco Polo and learn about Casanova. End your tour at the Rialto Bridge, which unites the city from atop the Grand Canal. Another day, enjoy a quintessential Venetian experience with a gondola ride along the canals. Let an expert gondolier chart a course through the waterways to showcase the beautiful city from the water.

At the end of your tour, you’ll head to the airport to connect back home.

Highlights:

Discover the magic of Rome together, from the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon to a hands-on pasta-making class the whole family will love.
Wander through Florence’s artistic treasures and meet Michelangelo’s David on a fun, engaging city walk.
Take a family day trip to Pisa to see the world-famous Leaning Tower and capture those must-have photos.
Explore Venice with a private walking tour through its canals, bridges, and hidden corners steeped in history and legend.
Row like a true Venetian on the city’s shimmering waterways — an unforgettable, family-friendly experience of Italy’s timeless charm.

Included Services:

Private arrival and departure airport transfers
3 nights premium accommodation in Rome
3 nights premium accommodation in Florence
3 nights moderate accommodation in Venice
Private transfers between train stations and hotels
Private walking tours in Rome, Florence and Venice
Small group Pizza Lesson in Rome (max 10 guests)
Small group Cooking with Kids in Florence (max 15 guests)
Private Gondola Ride
Tickets to Accademia Gallery
Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1), 2 dinners

Excluded Services:

Travel insurance
International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Optional excursions
Items of a personal nature
Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

9 nights from $5,043 per person

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Rome

Transfer: Rome Fiumicino Aptto Rome - Vatican

Hotel: Hotel Twenty One (4 Star Rating)

Located on Via Cola di Rienzo, the hotel is situated in the elegant Prati district, home to the Vatican and Saint Peter's Basilica. Vatican City can be reached in around 15 minutes on foot and Piazza del Popolo and Piazza di Spagna are also within walking distance. The airport can be reached within a 30-minute ride. The hotel is a charming modern boutique hotel with a bar and restaurant available. The rooms are elegant and feature attention to detail for a pleasant stay. They are also well equipped with all the essential amenities needed for a comfortable experience.

Day 2: Private Half Day Walking Tour of Rome

Take an exclusive 3-hour private walking tour of Italy's capital city, Rome. This tour includes a visit to some of the most famous squares in the centre of the city such as the Spanish Square and its famous Spanish steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Colonna, the Pantheon and Navona Square. Unless closed for religious ceremonies, a visit to some of Rome's traditional Catholic churches may be included in the walking tour, for example, the Church of St. Ignatius or the Church of St. Louis.

Day 3: Half Day Pasta Making Lesson in Rome

Course concentrates on the techniques to make fresh pasta (flour + egg and flour + water) with the accompanying sauces.

Cooking lesson and lunch with a meal including:

- Two first dishes

- Dessert

- 1 soft drink or water and wine

Day 4: Rome to Florence & Half Day Walking of Florence with a visit to the Accademia Gallery

Transfer: Rome - Vatican to Roma Termini Railway Station

Transfer: Roma Termini Railway Station to Firenze Santa Maria Novella Train Station

Transfer: Firenze Santa Maria Novella Train Station to Florence - City Centre

Hotel: Hotel Cellai (4 Star Rating)

This extraordinary and charming 4-star Boutique Hotel has a fantastic location in the heart of Florence. Visitors will find themselves a short stroll from the most beautiful monuments of the most beautiful town in the world. The Duomo, the Academy of Fine Arts, San Lorenzo, the Uffizi Gallery, and all the palaces, boutiques and open-air markets are within a very short walking distance. Each single corner of this fashionable House deserves a visit. All the bright and spacious guest rooms are extremely well-appointed to guarantee that guests feel at ease and relaxed during their Florentine holiday. They feature authentic fabrics and materials as well as original paintings and artworks.

The many lounges of the hotel represent an exciting decoration portfolio and offer relaxing moments for enjoying conversations and reading the many art books displayed all over. The hotel sits in an 18th century palace, offering its guests the possibility to stay in an authentic building and appreciate real luxuries of the old times with an elegant and fashionable contemporary twist.

On this private tour, enjoy an enchanting romantic walk by the residences of the great 15th century merchants and the most important basilicas and monasteries of the city, including the Cathedral, following the tracks of the great men and women who lived in the glorious centuries of the Renaissance with some hints to modern age. We'll discover where Dante was born, we'll walk down the same paths once travelled by Mona Lisa, the mysterious lady depicted by Leonardo, we'll explore the places where the greatest sculptor of all times, Michelangelo, lived and worked, to eventually meet his most celebrated statue, David, and his unfinished marble giants, the Slaves.

Day 5: Half Day Tour of Pisa and a visit to the Leaning Tower

Discover the everlasting beauty of Pisa and its iconic monuments. You can't visit Italy without including the Leaning Tower, the worldwide symbol of Italy.

Have you always dreamed of climbing to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Well, this half day tour from Florence gives you the opportunity to visit this symbolic city of Italy. After a short drive through the Tuscan countryside, you will arrive in Pisa.

Your guide will lead you directly to the medieval entrance gate: Porta Santa Maria. From here, the extraordinary view will take your breath away. You will be in front of a unique panorama: Piazza dei Miracoli with its white, marble architecture and neat grass lawns.

A professional guide will share the amazing stories of Pisa as you tour the monuments, and then accompany you on your visit to the precious interiors of the Cathedral, an unchallenged masterpiece of Romanesque art. After visiting the Cathedral, you can explore independently as you admire the Baptistery, the Monumental Graveyard, and finally, the world famous Leaning Tower, discovering all its secrets.

By selecting the optional admission ticket to the Leaning Tower, you will not only see the Tower, but also climb it without waiting in the long line.

Before heading back to Florence, you will have plenty of free time for fun photo opportunities in front of the monuments.

Day 6: Full Day at Leisure in Florence

Day 7: Florence to Venice

Transfer: Florence - City Centre to Firenze Santa Maria Novella Train Station

Transfer: Firenze Santa Maria Novella Train Station to Santa Lucia Station

Transfer: Santa Lucia Station to Venice-Difficult Canal

Hotel: Hotel Ca' d'Oro (3 Star Rating)

The Hotel Ca' d'Oro is a charming, typical 3-star Venetian hotel located in the Cannaregio district. It overlooks the Rio di Ca' Dolce in a quiet area of Venice. Cannaregio is one of Venice's liveliest areas, bustling with various options for nightlife while keeping it authentic. It is also within walking distance to the major tourist sites such as Rialto Bridge and Stt. Mark's square. Rooms are tastefully decorated in typical Venetial style furnishings with modern touches such as Wifi, Satellite TV, hairdryers and bathroom toiletries.

Day 8: Private Half Day Walking Tour of the Saint Mark's Area

The not-to-miss walking tour in the heart of Venice: see St. Mark's Square, the heart of political and religious power of the Venetian Republic for centuries, and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks; the Basilica and its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and the Prisons, that retain the true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities in the western world, the Bridge of Sighs and it’s romantic traditions. You'll see Marco Polo's House, a Merchants’ Warehouse, explore the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa, the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo (the Pantheon of Venice) the walk ends at the evocative Rialto Bridge overlooking the Grand Canal and the Rialto Market.

Day 9: Half Day Learn to Row Like a Venetian

Looking for something different to do in Venice, something truly authentic and un-touristy? Get off the beaten path and on the waterways with the Venetian voga alla veneta - the unique, stand-up rowing style developed to traverse the city and its lagoon, and made iconic by the gondoliers - you can experience this rich heritage first-hand.

By participating in - not just observing - this unique, very-Venetian pastime, you'll acquire a profound understanding of the city that is both historic and intimate. That's why we say... 'there is nothing more Venetian than the Voga'

Day 10: Depart from Venice

Transfer: Venice-Difficult Canal to Venice Marco Polo Apt

Featured Destinations

Venice

With a great historic past and incomparable art treasures, Venice is renowned as one of the world’s great cities. Its 118 islands are separated by more than 150 canals and spanned by 400 bridges. During Venice's artistic golden age many magnificent structures were erected to create world-famous masterpieces. One of the best sightseeing routes is along Grand Canal, with many palaces lining the famous waterway. St. Mark’s Square offers access to some of Venice’s most famed attractions - St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. From Piazza San Marco, a maze of narrow streets are lined with shops, cafés and restaurants. A popular pastime is sitting at an outdoor café facing the square while people-watching and letting the whole marvelous scenario unfold. Venice’s Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands comprise an area famous as home of Venice’s glass-blowing industry and known for their charm, skilled lace-making and medieval monuments. Relax on a gondola ride, see art treasures in museums, churches and palaces, and have a sumptuous meal - all in this incomparable city.

Excursions

Venice: Splendours of Venice Walking Tour - 4 hours

Venice: Venice for Art Lovers Walking Tour - 4 hours

Venice: The Roman City of Verona - 7 hours

Venice - St. Marks, Grand Canal and Murano - 6 hours

Venice in a Day - 8 hours

Meet your private English-speaking assistant and private boat at the pier side of Venice port.
The tour will start with an hour cruise by private boat along the Grand Canal to see its beauty as it was intended to be seen by boat. Continue visiting the island of Murano: you will enter into a real working studio and see how the glass is blown and shaped with the original tools which have been used throughout history.

Next, you will come back to Venice and enjoy a ride by gondola: the symbol of Venice. Both if you are honeymooner or young people or well travelled tourist, you will be captured by the elegance and charm of this experience.

After lunch your private English speaking guide will meet you and take you on a walking tour, explaining the historical background of Venice, its origin and development. Visiting St. Mark's square with the Golden Basilica and the Doge's palace, you will come in touch with the most admired and well known artistic jewels, especially from a monumental & architectural point of view. The past splendours of the Serenissima will appear through palaces, churches, bell towers, well curbs, elegant renaissance and baroque facades.

Also worth a detailed visit is the lively area of Rialto's market, connecting the famous bridge to St. Mark's square through the well known Mercerie street: the remnants of Venice's magnificence will fascinate you.
We will ensure your timely return transfer to the Venice Port

Highlights:

Grand Canal, Murano island, Golden Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower, main and -off the truck- highlights

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
·         3 hours Luxury private boat at disposal for the entire day
·         English-speaking assistant at disposal for the entire day
·         4 hour private English-speaking guide
·         No Line entrance fees for Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Exclusions:
·         All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
·         Gratuities

Venice: Lagoon Islands - 7 hours

The story of Murano and Burano

The Canal Grande cruise followed by a walking tour of Venice

Florence

Rome

Sprawled across seven legendary hills, romantic and beautiful Rome was one
of the great centers of the ancient world. Although its beginning is shrouded
in legend and its development is full of intrigue and struggle, Rome has always
been and remains the Eternal City.

Rome enjoyed its greatest splendor during the 1st and 2nd centuries when art
flourished, monumental works of architecture were erected, and the mighty Roman
legions swept outward, conquering all of Italy. These victorious armies then
swept across the Mediterranean and beyond to conquer most of the known world.
With Rome's establishment as capital of the western world, a new ascent to glory
began.

Today's Rome, with its splendid churches, ancient monuments and palaces, spacious
parks, tree-lined boulevards, fountains, outdoor cafes and elegant shops, is
one of the world’s most attractive and exciting cities. Among the most famous
monuments is the Colosseum. As you walk its cool, dark passageways, imagine
the voices that once filled the arena as 50,000 spectators watched combats between
muscled gladiators and ferocious animals.

Stop to see the remains of the Forum, once the city's political and commercial
center. In later times, Rome's squares were enhanced with such imposing structures
as the Vittorio Emanuele Monument and grandiose fountains like the Fontana di
Trevi. Join the millions who stand in awe of Christendom’s most magnificent
church and admire the timeless masterpieces of Michelangelo's frescoes in the
Sistine Chapel.

Rome jars the senses and captures the soul. Grasp all you can during the short,
precious time you have available in the Eternal City. With so much to see and
do, a day or two will only allow you a sampling of the city's marvelous treasures.

Caution: As in many big cities and tourist destinations purse snatching
and pickpocketing is common. Valuable jewelry and excess cash are best left
in a safety deposit box in your hotel.

Shopping For most visitors shopping for beautiful Italian leather articles,
designer shoes, fashions for men and women, linens, knitwear, silk scarves and
ties is a favorite pastime. Except for tourist-oriented shops, the majority
of stores are closed on Sundays. Some of the department stores, such as Rinascente,
open in the late afternoon on Sundays.

Cuisine Rome's choice of restaurants is mindboggling as is the variety
of cuisine. Whether your meal is at a top-rated restaurant or a rustic trattoria,
you can be sure that you will enjoy your food, especially when accompanied by
wines from the hill towns surrounding Rome.

Other Sights Rome's attractions are endless, and depending on how much
time you have at your disposal a careful selection has to be made about what
to see. Be aware of horrendous traffic conditions and major construction work
all around the city in preparation of Jubilee 2000, the Holy Year. Some of the
sights not to be missed:

Piazza Venezia - This busy square is easily recognized by its imposing Vittorio
Emanuele II Monument. The white marble structure was inaugurated in 1911 as
a symbol of Italy’s unification.

The Forum - Once the civic heart of ancient Rome, today the remains include
a series of ruins, marble fragments, isolated columns and some worn arches.

Colosseum - No visit to Rome is complete without a stop at this awe-inspiring
theater, which is among the world’s most celebrated buildings. Here ancient
Rome flocked to see gladiatorial contests and numerous other spectacles.

Trevi Fountain - Take a stroll to Rome's famous fountain. A spectacular fantasy
of mythical sea creatures and cascades of splashing water, the fountain is one
of the city's foremost attractions. Legend has it that visitors must toss a
coin into the fountain to ensure their return to Rome.

St. Peter's Square - Part of Vatican City, this square created by Bernini
is considered one of the loveliest squares in the world. Twin Doric colonnades
topped with statues of various saints and martyrs flank either side of the square.
In the center stands an 84-foot obelisk, brought from Egypt in 37 A.D.

St. Peter's Basilica - At the head of the square stands Christendom's most
magnificent church, which was begun in 1452 on the site where St. Peter was
buried. Throughout the following 200 years, such Renaissance masters as Bramante,
Michelangelo, Raphael and Bernini worked on its design and created an unparalleled
masterpiece. Of special note are Michelangelo's Pieta and the bronze canopy
over the high altar by Bernini. The immense dome was designed by Michelangelo.

Vatican Museum - To see this museum's immense collection would take days.
As you enter, there are special posters that plot a choice of four color-coded
itineraries. They are repeated throughout the museum and are easy to follow.
It is a good idea to pickup a leaflet at the main entrance and concentrate on
exhibits of major interest. Of course, the Sistine Chapel is a must. Most likely
you may have to wait in line to enter.

Excursions

Rome Highlights and Vatican: 9 hours

Meet your private English-speaking driver at the pier side of Civitavecchia port.
Rome is a mix of architecture styles, of antiques and new, of sacred and profane. In this full day tour you can enjoy a sample of this capital city. With your guide reach the Vatican city where you can visit the Museums, admiring its priceless collection of art and architecture: highlights include Raphael's Transfiguration, The Raphael Rooms, the Sculpture Garden featuring the famous Laokoon. Finally, the restored Sistine Chapel, famous all over the world for the breathtaking Michelangelo’s ceiling and the Last Judgment. From here you walk to St. Peter's Basilica to marvel at Michelangelo's Dome, his statue Pietà, Bernini's magnificent Baldacchino and the Tombs of the Popes. The tour will continue with a look at the ancient part of the Eternal city and its symbol: the Coliseum, where, jumping the lines, you will be able to enter in the magnificent Flavian Amphitheatre and admire where the gladiatorial duels, wild beast fights were arranged for the entertainment of Roman people.
The second part of the day will be dedicated to the visit of the city center, starting from Navona Square, the most important of Baroque Rome, where today it is possible to admire the monumental Fountain of the Rivers by Bernini. Continue your tour visiting the Pantheon, the jewel of Roman architecture, then Trevi Fountain, the most famous and beautiful fountain in Rome. End the tour at the Spanish Steps, built entirely in travertine in the 18th century.
We will ensure your timely return transfer to the Civitavecchia Port

Access to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica is allowed only to properly attired visitors.

Highlights:

Vatican Museums, Ancient Rome, main highlights

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: low

Inclusions:
·         Luxury Mercedes minivan at disposal for the entire day
·         English-speaking driver at disposal for the entire day
·         6 hour private English-speaking guide
·         No Line entrance fees for the Vatican Museums and Colosseum

Exclusions:
·         All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
·         Gratuities

Tivoli: Villas in the Countryside - 8 Hours

Ostia Antica - 6 Hours

Roman Castles - 8 Hours

Lake Bracciano and the Monster Park - 8 Hours

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

11/06/2026 - 12/31/2028

from $5,043 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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from $5,043 per person

Length

9 Nights

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Deluxe
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.

Remarks

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OFFER ID

1722851

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