David's city, Florence of the Renaissance.
Florence is approached with elegance: by water, rail and then on foot. The days balance guided discovery with space to wander, shop, sit, sip and look up.
Day 3
Onward to Florence
After breakfast, Venice gently fades behind you. A private boat transfer brings you to Venezia Santa Lucia, where you board a comfortable high-speed train bound for Florence - a seamless transition from lagoon light to Renaissance stone.
Upon arrival, your Tour Captain leads a Florence Discovery Walk through the heart of the city, including Giotto's Campanile, the Baptistery, the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio before ending near the hotel. That evening, gather for a hosted Tuscan dinner with regional specialties, local wines and premium beverages.
Included Today
- Private Boat Transfer to the Venice Train Station
- High-Speed Rail to Florence
- Florence Discovery Walk
- Welcome to Florence Dinner
Day 4
Florence: birthplace of the Renaissance
Florence comes alive through art, architecture and story. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Accademia to see Michelangelo's David, then continue through the historic center with your guide: Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery, the Gates of Paradise, Piazza della Signoria and Piazza della Repubblica.
The afternoon is intentionally open. You may wander, shop, linger over lunch, visit Santa Croce, climb the Duomo, explore the Uffizi, or choose a privately arranged museum experience.
Included Today
- Accademia Gallery with Michelangelo's David
- Florence Historic Center and Renaissance landmarks
- Guided context in districts many tours miss
- Free afternoon with optional museum experiences
Signature Moment
David, then Florence at your pace
The morning gives you the masterpieces. The afternoon gives you the city - time for leather markets, churches, cafes, rooftops, galleries or simply looking up.
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Onward by rail
Private boat transfer to Santa Lucia station, then a comfortable high-speed train into the artistic heart of Italy.
Day 3
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Florence revealed
Duomo, Baptistery, Giotto's Campanile, Ponte Vecchio and the historic center become your first Florentine orientation.
Day 3
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Tuscan table
A hosted welcome dinner introduces the regional flavors of Tuscany and Chianti.
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Afternoon at leisure
The Journey leaves room for Santa Croce, Brunelleschi's dome, the Pitti Palace, shopping or a long cafe pause.
Day 4
Optional Florence moments
Uffizi Gallery
Private guided tour from $339 per person, small group guided tour from $179 per person, or admission only from $49 per person.
Duomo Climb
Climb the 463 steps to the cupola for an extraordinary view over Florence. Ticket from $59 per person.
Santa Croce
Visit the basilica known as the resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo, Rossini, Machiavelli and other Italian greats.
Pitti Palace & Boboli
Private guided experience from $339 per person, or admission-only options for the palace, gardens or combination.
Where you stay
Our Boutique Florence Hotels
Our Deluxe Hotel Collection includes Grand Hotel Cavour, Hotel Bernini Palace, Hotel Savoy, Hotel L'Orologio, Hotel Santa Maria Novella, Hotel Brunelleschi or similar. Our Classic Hotel Collection includes Hotel Renaissance or similar.
"Florence hotels should feel like part of the city - elegant, historic, close enough that the city is still with you when the day ends."Mark's Thoughts
Already imagining the slower middle of Italy?
Florence and Tuscany are where many guests begin to feel the Journey becoming personal: art, wine, hill towns, open time, and the relief of having the details beautifully handled.
