In the Footsteps of Leonardo: 7 days from Venice to Florence, Private Tour
Why we love it?
The "In the Footsteps of Leonardo" tour offers a week-long exploration of Italy, tracing the life and works of the renowned artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci. Starting in Venice and concluding in Florence, this private tour is ideal for art enthusiasts and history buffs who wish to delve deeper into Leonardo's influence on these iconic cities. Participants will benefit from personalized guidance in their preferred language while enjoying comfortable transportation by private car or minivan. The itinerary includes visits to significant sites and museums, with the added experience of high-speed train travel from Venice to Milan, making it a distinctive journey through Italy's rich cultural heritage.
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.
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVAL VENICE
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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After breakfast at the hotel meet your driver and transfer to Florence Airport for your return flight.
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
