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In the Footsteps of Leonardo: 7 days from Venice to Florence, Private Tour

from $2,138

Duration

7 days

Type

Guided, Private

Difficulty

Very Easy

In the Footsteps of Leonardo, Private Tour

Explore Italy through the genius of Leonardo da Vinci — painter, inventor, and visionary. From Venice’s canals to Milan’s Last Supper and Florence’s Uffizi masterpieces, experience the creative spirit that changed art and science forever. Follow the genius of Leonardo da Vinci across Italy’s most enchanting cities. Begin in Venice, where his influence shines among the Venetian masters at the Accademia Gallery. Continue to Milan for an intimate encounter with The Last Supper, Leonardo’s most celebrated masterpiece, and discover the mind of the man who merged science and art into pure brilliance. End your journey in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, walking the same streets where Leonardo’s creative spirit was born. Every stop reveals a new facet of his endless curiosity and vision.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Venice: An island city, it was once the centre of a maritime republic, where art and history combine with old trades and the beauty of the sea, and one of the best sailaway ports in the world.

Florence: The capital of Tuscany is a city of art, and its countless statues, palaces, museums, squares, and many other civil and religious constructions give this city a personality of its own. It’s known throughout the world for looking just as it did back in the 16th century.

Inclusions

Operated with private English, Spanish, French, German or Italian-speaking local guides during visits to Venice, Milan and Florence (Day 2, 4, 6)
6 night’s accommodation
6 Breakfasts
Arrival private transfer from Venice International Airport (Day 1)
Private car or minivan transportation throughout the tour
First-class train tickets from Venice to Milan (Day 3) and from Milan to Florence (Day 5)
Departure private transfer to Florence International Airport (Day 7)
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided walking tour in Venice incl. Accademia Gallery entrance fee (Day 2), guided walking tour in Milan incl. Cenacolo Vinciano entrance fee (Day 4), guided walking tour in Florence incl. Uffizi Gallery entrance fee (Day 6)
Meet & Greet

Exclusions

City tax not included, payable on the spot
Visa fees
International or domestic flights
Drinks during meals
Optional tours (if any)
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Tips and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 ARRIVAL VENICE

Upon arrival in Venice Airport meet your driver at the arrival gate. The driver will take you to the harbor where you will get a private water taxi to the hotel. Enjoy free evening at leisure.

Overnight in Venice.

Day 2 VENICE

Today after breakfast start your day visiting the beauty of Venice! Enjoy a walking tour of the city visiting the Accademia Gallery in the company of an art historian guide. The museum houses the richest collection of Venetian and local artists' paintings, including important masterpieces from Leonardo.

Overnight in Venice.

Day 3 VENICE – MILAN (2.5hrs by high-speed train, included)

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer by water taxi to the train station. Get on board of the high-speed train to Milan and at your arrival meet the driver for a transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day free at leisure.

Overnight in Milan.

Day 4 MILAN

After breakfast meet our expert tour guide in the lobby. Explore the treasures of Milan on this walking tour, which will allow you to get into the Last Supper with priority access to Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. The room which houses this masterpiece holds a limited amount of people, so you and a handful of visitors will enjoy an exclusive viewing and a deep explanation of Leonardo da Vinci and his art from our expert tour guide.

Overnight in Milan.

Day 5 MILAN – FLORENCE (2hrs by high-speed train, included)

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer by private car to the train station. On board the high-speed train, you will get to Florence. Upon your arrival a driver will bring you to your hotel. Spend the evening free at leisure.

Overnight in Florence.

Day 6 FLORENCE

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and start your first day in the beautiful city of Florence! Our tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and will lead you on a private walking tour of the city visiting the Uffizi Gallery. The Uffizi Gallery is home to hundreds of masterworks, including pieces from Leonardo.

Overnight in Florence.

Day 7 DEPARTURE FLORENCE

After breakfast at the hotel meet your driver and transfer to Florence Airport for your return flight.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Please Note

You may be required to fill in a form to be exempt from paying the Venice Access Fee that is applicable between April and July. Please visit the website to check if you should apply for the exemption - [ ]
Only one bag per person allowed (any size) plus one hand luggage.
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 9 days before start

Non-refundable after 9 days before start

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3 Comments

Richard May 16, 2023
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Spending a week in Venice, Milan, and Florence as I delved into Leonardo Da Vinci’s world was an enriching experience. The private nature of the tour allowed me to connect more deeply with the art and history, although I found some of the discussions could have been more engaging at times. My accommodations were comfortable and conveniently located, making it easy to explore the cities in between guided visits.
PathFinder August 4, 2023
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Exploring the rich tapestry of Leonardo’s influence across Venice, Milan, and Florence was an enlightening experience that felt both personal and expansive. While the private nature of the tour allowed us to delve deeply into his artistry, we did find some of the overnight accommodations a bit lacking in charm compared to the cities we visited.
H. Wilson November 18, 2024
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Our family had a fantastic time immersing ourselves in the genius of a certain iconic artist during this week-long adventure. The private tours were incredibly enriching, though we did find some of the overnight accommodations could have been a bit more comfortable.