discovering Venice and Rome

• VIP Meet & Greet in VENICE International airport
• Early Evening Walking Tour of Venice and Gondola Ride

Experience the best of Venice with this tour. Meet your private guide and have a stroll visiting the most characteristic and important places of Venice’s history. You will be escorted through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling a past full of charm of this unique city. Route: Piazza San Marco (see the Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie), Basilica San Marco (exterior), Palazzo Ducale (interior). At the end of the guided portion your guide will lead you to the gondola landing station for a romantic promenade along the minor and major canals of the city. Duration: Approx. 2.5 hrs valid in daytime Included: Private English-speaking guide,Doge’s Palace tickets, 30 min 2 gondola ride.

• Pick up / drop off Hotel Aman The Venice lagoon is an incredible set of islands: two of the most famous are Murano and Burano. A visit with a tour escort on board of a private boat is the best way to fully enjoy them! Pick up in Venice and lead to Murano, famous all over the world for the production of artistic glass; we will visit a glass factory and see the famous glass masters at work. For centuries Murano glass Masters have been recognized Worldwide for their amazing skills acquired through at least fifteen years of hard training. Even today, artists and designers from all over the world come to Murano with their ideas and ask the masters for their miracles to make their glass masterpieces. Back to the watertaxi, we will continue to the island of Burano, famous for its lace production and for its amazing-colored houses. There will be time to enjoy a stroll through this small island of fishermen. At the end of this pleasant promenade, your private boat will take you to a prestigious Venetian wine resort where you will enjoy a tasting of 4 different wines. Duration: Approx. 5h Included: Private English-speaking tour leader guide, boat at disposal, glass factory visit, wine tasting
• Lunch at Venissa Osteria
• Exclusive Evening Visit of St. Mark Basilica

St. Mark’s Basilica is the enchanting cathedral, with clear Byzantine influence, that represents the magnificence of the Serenissima Republic of Venice. The beauty of its facade catches the attention of every visitor that arrives in St. Mark Square and its history stretches back to the 9th century treasuring ancient legends and stories… With this private night tour, you will have the unique chance to experience a moment of spirituality while discovering the beauty, the architecture and the marvelous mosaics of the Basilica, when it is closed to the public. Once inside, as the lights are turned on, you will be transported into a stunning shimmering world, with 43,000 square feet of golden mosaics extending as far as the eye can see on the whole ceiling. Your private guide will tell you the stories of this incredible church and help you discover all the most interesting details. The tour also includes the visit to the crypt and to the famous golden altarpiece “Pala d’Oro” with its nearly 2,000 precious gems. A once-in-a-lifetime experience you will never forget! Duration: Approx. 1 hr - not available on Thursday

• Exclusive visit of «The Hidden Jewels of Venice»

Venice is literally lavished with historical palaces, precious pieces of architecture and unique glimpses, but some of them are not so easy to be discovered on your own. This tour will allow you to visit three hidden jewels going off the beaten path. Let’s start with Scala Contarini del Bovolo at Palazzo Contarini, the most graceful and valuable spiral staircase building in Venice. This real rarity that take its name from the venetian word “bovolo” (snail), is a perfect mix of different architectural styles. It was commissioned by the owner of the Palace at the end of XV century with the purpose of enhancing the prestige of his family. You will have the chance to explore the stairs climbing its 80 steps and admire a breathtaking view on Venetian roofs. The visit continue with a pleasant walk that will lead you to the second jewel: The Derelitti complex, known as Ospedaletto. This complex was built on the area originally occupied by a hastily built shelter that offered assistance to sick, poor, pilgrims and orphan. Here you will visit the Church of Santa Maria dei Derelitti, the four seasons’ courtyard and the Sala della Musica. Another stroll through Venice narrow streets will take you to the last jewel of our tour: the Oratorio dei Crociferi. This small oratory, that is part of a very simple medieval building used as shelter, is decorated chamber which features a series of paintings realized by Jacopo Palma by the end of the 16th Century. Duration: Approx 3,5 hrs Included: Private English-speaking guide, Entry tickets

• Venice Behind the Movies

Beyond being home to the International Film Festival since 1932, Venice has been chosen as movie set by some of the most important international directors. This private guided tour will lead you through the places that have  been used as set locations combining the discovery  of this unique city with the Cinema history. Our guide will share with you backstage stories and curiosities while visiting both Venice most iconic places and hidden corners where major movies were shot. You will follow the steps of worldwide famous actors recalling scenes from movies such as “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”, “Everyone Says I Love You”, “The Merchant of Venice”, “Casanova”, “Casino Royal James Bond”, “The Talented Mr. Ripley”, “The Italian job” and “The Tourist”. Duration: Approx. 3 hrs Included:*UPGRADED VERSION* English Speaking licensed guide at disposal 3hrs - Private Boat at disposal 3 hrs

• TRANSFER FROM VENICE TO ROME
•  meet the driver at your hotel
• Exclusive visit of “Palazzo Apostolico” always closed to the general public.

Cortile San Damaso, Portone di Bronzo, Sala Regia, Sala Ducale, Prima Loggia, Cappella Paolina, Sistine Chapel (but will be open to the public), At the end will see St. Peter Basilica.

• Private visit with the Clavigero

The private visit Good Morning Vatican Museums takes place exclusively before the opening hours of the Vatican Museums to the public for approximately an hour and a half and permits the visitors to perform with the “clavigero” or key holder of the Museums the solemn rite of opening the doors.

• PAPAL AUDIENCE You will be met at your hotel and transferred to the Vatican by private car. There you will be greeted by your assistant who will escort you through security to the best seats in the first rows.
• Lunch at De Russie
• Walking Tour w/ Guide to Trevi Fountain & Pantheon

Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour and admire the highlights in the historic city center of Rome: Everyone who comes to Rome must visit the Spanish Steps - the "5th Avenue" of Rome - where all the world's top designers have set up shop. Take in the magnificent view of Rome from the top of the steps, then stroll down Via Condotti, at the base of the Spanish steps, which is one of the most famous places to shop in the world. You’ll want to toss a coin into Trevi Fountain, the largest and most famous fountain in Rome (seen in Fellini's La Dolce Vita), ensuring that you will one day return to Rome. Learn the secrets that the fountain holds. Continue walking among the city’s wonders, and explore the Pantheon - the temple dedicated to "all divinities." This magnificent building is considered the most wellpreserved ancient temple in the world and the most amazing architectural structure of the ancient world. Michelangelo was so impressed with the Pantheon that when he saw it for the first time, he proclaimed it as an "angelic and not human design." You’ll stroll through the bustling Piazza Navona, perhaps the most beautiful square in Rome, which houses three magnificent fountains including the famous Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) by Bernini. Piazza Navona is also one of the liveliest squares of Rome with several quaint outdoor restaurants and cafes. Tradition holds that this piazza was transformed into a naumachia where sea battles took place in the 7th and 8th centuries, and it is said that chariot races once took place here. You will learn about Roman politics and the Talking Statues of Rome. These five famous statues were once used by citizens to anonymously protest about the Pope or Roman government and leak secrets of corruption not meant for public ears. You’ll enjoy a private customized tour, which will include plenty of tips from your local guide on where to shop, where to eat, and ideas of what to do in your own time. The City Walking Tour is a great way to start your Roman Holiday!

• Dinner to Nino restaurant

• Food and Wine + Colosseum express

Do you want to visit one of the world’s most famous monuments, whilst saving precious time? Take a breath and get ready to dive into the Colosseum Express Tour! Meet your guide on site to enter the Colosseum without wasting any minute in line, preventing you from being exposed to the hot Roman sun for too long, and get some straight facts about the Arch of Constantine, the largest Triumphal Arch in the Eternal City. With the help of our top rated guide you’ll get a complete overview on the symbols of Rome par excellence, while taking part in a brief and precise itinerary. Ancient Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you’ll witness its greatness in less than two hours!

• Wine tour Immerse yourself in the authentic Italian wine and food culture to learn how to select the right bottle of Italian wine for any occasion. Test the Roman proverb “In Vino Veritas”, as you unveil the delights of Italian food and wine and enjoy the pleasant Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Rome through the charming areas of Campo de’ Fiori, of the Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere. Near the famous piazza of Campo de’ Fiori visit an artisan deli where you will enjoy Roman wine paired with typical Italian delicacies from a family who has specialized in cured meats since 1890! Next, visit the heart of the Jewish Ghetto to see a one-of-a-kind shop described as the kingdom of cheeses. The owner, Beppe, moved to Rome from northern Piedmont where his family has been making cheese since 1891! Taste plenty of varieties paired with great red Piedmontese wine.

Then on to a classic enoteca in the heart of Trastevere which boasts a cellar of over 1200 different wines. With the help of a skilled sommelier, you will finish the night by savoring an unforgettable Italian wine with delicious local appetizers. Enjoy 5 unique varieties of Italian wine as well as: discover the Norcia art of creating pork delicacies in a family shop that has been a Roman landmark since 1890. Enjoy unique cheeses and meet the family that has produced them for over 100 years. Sample a variety of antipasti (appetizers) paired with wines selected for you from over 1,000 varieties.

• Meet your professional driver at your hotel A Piece of The Vatican Outside of Rome

Pick-up in your accommodation in Rome and relax as your hospitable and private driver takes you to the Papal Villas in Castel Gandolfo. Arriving to Castel Gandolfo enjoy beautiful views of the castle which displays a mixture of Medieval and Baroque architecture. Board your personal golf cart as your guide escorts you around the vast Barberini Gardens by revealing its fascinating history. You’ll be led up to the top of the Alban Hills where you can admire the stunning panoramic views from one of the highest vantage points overlooking the outskirts of Rome. Discover Papal Farm which embraces the traditional lifestyle of Rome. You’ll be introduced to many of thePope’s animals such as cows, chickens & sheep. Once back at the Castle, you’ll continue your tour through the Papal summer residence that has since been turned into a museum by Pope Francis. The highlight of this spectacular tour is the Apostolic Palace with its Music Room which is usually closed to the public. End your adventure by eating an Italian or Roman lunch while overlooking Lake Albano.

• After the tour you will start the Cooking Class:

Cooking Class & Dinner on the Pope’s Organic Farm

• Meet with your driver at your hotel
• dinner at Antica Pesa

• meet the guide at your hotel
• Vatican Underground Tour (The baby can’t go in, is minimum 12 years)

Commonly known as the Scavi tour, the tour of the excavations of the necropolis beneath Saint Peter’s Basilica and the burial place of Saint Peter himself is a marvellous experience for pilgrims in Rome.   The Borghese Gallery is a real gem in the heart of Rome, a museum that houses a vast collection of paintings, sculptures and frescoes by masters such as Canova, Caravaggio and Bernini. Meet your personal storyteller and start this journey by discovering these incredible masterpieces by the greatest Italian artists and learn all about the Borghese Family, which played a major role in Roman history. You will have the opportunity to admire Canova's famous sculpture of Paolina Borghese Bonaparte as Venus Victrix, which caused a stir when it became known that the sister of Napoleon Bonaparte posed nude for this work of art. You will also see Apollo and Daphne and the Pluto’s Abduction of Proserpina by Bernini, Raphael's Entombment of Christ, Caravaggio's Sick Bacchus, and Titian's Sacred and Profane Love (also known as Venus and the Bride). End this tour outside the Borghese Gallery, discovering its Gardens a stunning natural setting that houses beautiful fountains, monuments, gardens and flora.

• Lunch at Roscioli

VIP Transfer from Hotel Eden to FCO Airport