Doges, Este, & Medici 2028

Italian Trip Details:

• Spend 4 days in a Palazzo near the Grand Canal experiencing the historical delights of Venice. Then, head to Ferrara to recover for 3 days in the Renaissance headquarters of Emilia-Romagna. Next take the train to Florence to learn about the Medici over the last 3 days. 
• Once you’re signed up, pack your bags to enjoy 10 days of exquisitely curated activities in Italy. We will visit amazing merchants, sit for an opera in Venice, see the top -and some hidden- historical sites, view stunning 15th-century frescoes, walk the halls of Medici Palaces, and sample the best cuisine the peninsula has to offer.

What’s Included?

• 4 Nights at a 5-star property in Venice, walking distance from Piazza San Marco
• 3 Nights at a B&B in Ferrara
• 3 Nights lodging in bella Florence
  • Tour of the sites of Alessandro de’Medici, The Black Duke of Florence
• Tickets to:
  • Basilica San Marco, Doges’ Palace, & Galleria Accademia
  • Este Castle, Palazzo Schifanoia, & Museo della Cattedrale 
  • The Uffizi & Gallerie dell’Accademia.
• Immersion in hand-picked bespoke experiences: trying cicchetti, dining in an historic palazzo, attending an opera in Venice

What’s Not Included?

• Airfare – Air/Train transportation to and from Venice is not included
• Porterage – Please note that you’ll need to carry your own luggage up and down stairs at hotels and across cobblestone and bridges
• Food – Breakfast, lunches, dinners, and drinks are not included
• Optional Photoshoot – With an experienced Venice photographer
• Optional Opera – See La Traviata on the Grand Canal
• Optional Tour – Of the historical silk looms at Bevilacqua
• Optional Visits – To any sites you choose in your free time

Cities/Lodging