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Rome & Florence

Embark on an enchanting Italian expedition through Italy's most iconic cities. This 9-day Rome & Florence Vacation Package is priced at 9,700 Euro for two adults and 11,000 Euro for Four Adults. If you like the look of this option, get in contact, and we can send you a list of Hotel options

A Journey Through

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Day 1

TRANSFER TO ROME HOTEL AND EARLY EVENING PASTA MAKING CLASS: Arrive at Rome Airport - Private Transfer to your accommodations. Enjoy celebrating regional culinary culture and learning about and making classic and typical Roman pasta, including taglioni, gnocchi, ravioli and fettuccini. You will learn all about the most famous pasta invented in Rome and renowned worldwide! Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara & Amatriciana Meet an expert chef in his kitchen in the heart of Rome. An authentic hands-on experience! After the class, sit down with your family to enjoy a delicious meal. Early evening experience for Dinner. Includes: Expert Chef, Recipes, Sit down dinner with drinks - Italian soda and juice for the kids Duration: 3 hours

Day 2

THE COLOSSEUM & ROMAN FORUM: In the Late afternoon, enjoy a private tour of ancient Rome with an expert guide, enter directly into the Colosseum with VIP skip-the-line tickets, and continue to the Roman Forum and Capitoline Hill. Duration of Tour: 3 hours Includes: Expert Guide, VIP skip the line tickets to the Colosseum

Day 3

VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL & ST PETERS BASILICA: Starting with the Vatican Museums, your expert historian guide will fill your tour with fascinating anecdotes about the world-famous sculptures and paintings in these corridors. Serenade your senses with the timeless beauty of Raphael's Rooms, Tapestries Gallery and other marvels of immense significance. Next is the Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo’s iconic artworks, including the elaborate fresco on the ceiling. Wind up this memorable day at the St. Peter’s Basilica, the central pilgrimage of Christendom and a treasure trove of Renaissance art. End of the tour, rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 4

TRASTEVERE FOOD TOUR: Trastevere, the bohemian “left bank” of Rome, offers insight into the history of Roman cuisine with its local eateries and specialty stores that only insiders know how to find. A charming small village vibe permeates the Medieval-era Trastevere neighbourhood. On this cultural eating adventure, food lovers are guided through the neighbourhood’s alleys and piazzas by local food experts who focus on showcasing only small, family-run businesses and love creating friendly connections between travellers and locals. During the walk, guests taste delectable neighbourhood specialties, learn about Trastevere’s captivating history, meet the endearing local vendors and residents, and taste their unique Roman foods.

Day 5

PRIVATE TRANSFER TO FLORENCE WITH A STOP IN ORVIETO: Meet your driver in your Hotel Lobby in Rome for a private transfer to Florence. Stop in Orvieto along the way for a walk around the beautiful historical centre, do not miss Orvieto's marvellous Duomo, and have lunch in a local restaurant. Includes: English-speaking chauffeur driver in Mercedes V-Klasse

Day 6

FLORENCE CATHEDRAL COMPLEX WITH DOME CLIMB & ACCADEMIA GALLERY: A spectacular experience with an expert guide on this private tour where you will climb 'Brunelleschi's Dome' and visit the Cathedral museum and Baptistery. Get Ready for the Climb! It is the most enormous dome ever built, with the largest fresco in the world on its inside walls. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the top while your guide recounts its history and magnificence! You will also visit the crypt with Brunelleschi’s tomb inside the Cathedral. Arrive at the Cathedral Museum, which features the original equipment and models used to construct the dome. Also, see Michelangelo’s Pieta and Donatello's Pentanent Magdalene. Discover the Baptistery, which recounts the life of Saint John, Florence's patron saint. Also, see the bronze doors by Ghiberti. Continue the Accademia Gallery. You will enter with VIP skip-the-line tickets to witness Michelangelo's iconic statue of David. Duration of Tour: 3 hours Includes: Expert Guide, VIP Skip-the-line tickets to the Cathedral, Brunelleschi's Dome Climb, Museum, Baptistery and Accademia Galle

Day 7

THE UFFIZI GALLERY & VASARI CORRIDOR: Enjoy a private tour of one of the most renowned art museums in the world; enter inside with VIP skip-the-line tickets. See some of the greatest works of the Renaissance, masterpieces by Giotto, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Caravaggio. With notable works like The Birth of Venus by Botticelli. After you tour the Uffizi Gallery, continue along the 'Princes path' on The Vasari Corridor. Walk through the 800-meter passageway from the Uffizi over the Ponte Vecchio to arrive at the 'The Pitti Palace'. The Corridor was designed by Giorgio Vasari in 1565 for Cosimo de' Medici

Day 8

SIENA AND SAN GIMIGNANO WITH LUNCH AT A BOUTIQUE WINERY IN CHIANTI:Enjoy a full day experiencing the Chianti Classico. Arrive in the medieval town of Siena for a private tour of the historical centre, including the Piazza del Campo, where the famous horse race 'Il Palio' occurs twice a year. Enter inside the Cathedral with VIP skip-the-line tickets to admire the stained glass by Duccio di Buoninsegna, Michelangelo sculpture, and Piccolomini Library with frescos by Raffaelo & Pinturicchio. Continue to a boutique winery for lunch and degustation of estate wines. In the afternoon, stop in to the quaint hill town of San Gimignano to admire its medieval towers and quaint historical centre.

Day 9

Meet your driver in Hotel Lobby for a direct transfer to Florence Airport - The Package Price for Two Adults is 9,700 euros; for Four Adults, it is 11, 000 euros, including all private tours and services. If you like this vacation, contact us, and we can send you a list of hotel options.

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"What a /wonderful/ experience we had with /Linda‘s/ guidance."

She worked through several itineraries based on changes demanded during the Covid environment. Not only was she patient with us, but she constantly kept us informed of details and created solutions to most effectively navigate the problems. The tour guides we had were all incredible across Rome, Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, Florence, Siena, and Tuscany. We wouldn’t hesitate to use Linda and her team the next time we travel.

Jason Connor

"Amazing!"

Alberto planned the perfect trip for my family. They found unique tours and excursions that were interesting to my adult children and even arranged that my elderly mother got a taste of Rome, Tuscany, Venice, and Florence. Alberto even arranged for my mother to visit the hometown where my grand mother grew up. My Mother has not stopped telling everyone back home about her wonderful Italian vacation!

Karrie & Family

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Linda's knowledge of Italy in addition to the fact that she lives there and also travels throughout the country regularly is a huge plus in arranging a one-of-a-kind experience. She listens to what you desire to do and your interests. Linda is diligent in finding the right guides to match your wishes. Her experience in the travel industry and the fact that she is easy to reach if a problem arises assures that you will have an amazing trip. She takes a personal interest in her clients.

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We were referred to Linda at Italy Customized, and could not be happier with our experience. The guides were all outstanding and VERY knowledgeable about every detail. Linda texted us daily with our guide for the day and meeting spot. Although we already had the information, it was a lovely touch.Italy Customized is the perfect name, because we had a truly customized experience curated by Linda and her team.

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"Vineyards, /wine tasting/, Pompeii, the /Colosseum/, and much more…"

We could not have had a more wonderful Italy experience than the one planned for us by Linda and Alberto! They really listened to what we wanted and planned a number of unique experiences for the four of us. The tours were outstanding, the drivers were prompt and courteous, our dinners were booked in advance at wonderful restaurants in both Rome and Florence. As an artist, one of the highlights for me was a paper marbling class at a fourth generation store where they restore books, marble the covers, make paper, et. We visited a shop which repairs stained glass for the Vatican, picked up some beautifully designed glass pieces, picked up marble mosaic squares for projects, and much more. We stayed at terrific hotels in great locations. Linda communicated with us daily via WhatsApp and before we left Florence she met us near the Duomo and treated us to coffee /drinks. She was flexible with our schedule, adjusting when needed. The agency app provided itineraries, train tickets, instructions, names of guides, where to meet, eliminating any uncertainties. Vineyards, wine tasting, Pompeii, Villa Medici, the coliseum, the Forum, the Vatican and much more…it was a fabulous experience. Thank you Linda!

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