Northern Italy: Florence, Bologna + Milan

Northern Italy: Florence, Bologna + Milan
from $8,399 pp

Duration: 8 Days
Destinations: Italy

With chauffeured transportation throughout, our Privately Guided Journey takes you from the heart of Tuscany to Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, two northern provinces renowned for their wealth of art, culture, history, and some of Italys finest culinary traditionsall enhanced by our uniquely flexible, privately-guided sightseeing and deluxe city-center hotels.

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Day 1 - Welcome to Florence

On arrival at the airport or rail station, you’ll be warmly greeted and chauffeured to the deluxe Hotel Santa Maria Novella in a superior room, set on the historic piazza of the same name in the heart of town.

Day 2 - Personalize Your Stay in Florence

Rich in history, art and modern-day culture, Florence offers so much to enjoy. Today you’ll have the opportunity to personalize your exploration based upon your interests. Just choose one of these included half-day tours and let your private guide immerse you in the city they love and know so well! Half-Day Walking Tour: Join your personal guide for a narrated stroll designed to immerse you in all of Florence’s celebrated splendor. Enhanced by historical insights and colorful anecdotes, your sightseeing tour will include the city’s best known highlights including Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Cathedral – capped by Brunelleschi’s spectacular cupola. You’ll walk through lovely public squares like the Piazza della Signoria and see the world-famous Ponte Vecchio. This 3-hour tour is offered daily. Some blackout dates may apply. Half-Day Walking Tour with The Academy: Begin your sightseeing with a privately guided tour encompassing Florentine highlights like Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Duomo, the spectacular Cathedral begun in the 13th century and topped by one of Brunelleschi’s most significant architectural achievements. Then cap off this enriching experience with a privately guided tour through the Academy Museum, home to Renaissance masterpieces including some of Michelangelo’s most famous works like the David and the unfinished Prigioni. This 3-hour tour is offered daily except Monday. Some blackout dates including Dec 25 may apply. Half-Day Walking Tour with Uffizi Gallery: Enhanced by the historical knowledge and cultural perspectives of your private guide, a walking tour is the best way to experience Florentine treasures up-close. After seeing highlights like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, you’ll continue to the world-famous Uffizi Gallery for a privately guided visit. Home to one of the world’s finest collections of European paintings, you’ll see works by noted Renaissance masters like Raphael, Michelangelo and Botticelli. This 3-hour tour is offered daily except Monday. Some blackout dates including Dec 25 may apply. Meals B

Day 3 - Florence at Your Leisure

With an unbeatable heart-of-it-all location close to some of the city’s most notable landmarks, our deluxe hotel is the perfect base for enjoying this glorious city at your own pace. Meals B

Day 4 - Onward to Bologna

Leaving Florence behind, this morning’s chauffeured journey to Bologna will take about 90 minutes. On arrival, check in in to your guestroom at the deluxe Grand Hotel Majestic Già Baglioni. This afternoon, you’ll join your guide to explore this captivating city – heralded for its fine food and culture. It is also home to one of the world’s oldest universities and famous Italian companies like Ferrari, Lamborghini and Ducati. Mortadella sausage, Balsamic vinegar and Bolognese spaghetti are just some of its culinary specialties. Enhanced by your guide’s deep knowledge and insights, your private tour includes historic landmarks like the Torre degli Asinelli, a soaring defensive tower from the 12th century, and the Basilica of San Petronio that dominates the Piazza Maggiore, the 13th-century town square that remains the vibrant heart of the city. Of course, no guided tour would be complete without experiencing some of Bologna’s gastronomic specialties! So you can be sure that your guide will take you to some of their favorite spots where you can sample sweet and savory delights accompanied by some local wine. Meals B

Day 5 - A Free Day In Bologna

Our hotel’s unbeatable location near the bustling Piazza Maggiore and other city landmarks makes it an ideal base for experiencing more of Bologna’s charms at your own pace. Meals B If you prefer additional privately guided touring, we offer a variety of excursions throughout the region that you might choose to enhance your stay.

Day 6 - Onward to Parma and Milan

Leaving Bologna behind, the first stop this morning will be the historic town of Parma where your personal resident guide will be waiting to take you on a walking tour. Stroll through the historic quarter to see notable landmarks including the Romanesque 12th-century Cathedral and the Teatro Regio, one of Italy’s premier opera venues. You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of the Baptistery of Parma, famed for its magnificent interior and regarded as one of Europe’s most important medieval monuments. After sightseeing, continue to Milan and check in to your deluxe room atThe Rosa Grand Hotel . Meals B

Day 7 - Choose Your Sightseeing in Milan

The capital of Italy’s northern Lombardy region, Milan is famed as a global center for fashion and design. It is also an important financial hub and home to significant architectural monuments. Today you’ll have the opportunity to personalize your exploration to your own interests and style. Just choose one of these included private tours and join your personal guide to explore the city they love and know so well. Walking Tour with Last Supper: With expert narration from your guide, you’ll see some of Milan’s most notable landmarks including the Royal Palace, Sforza Castle and the famed La Scala Opera House. You’ll also explore impressive public spaces like the Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II; with its extravagant, barrel-vaulted, glass ceiling, this 19th-century shopping gallery is home to some of Italy’s oldest and most prestigious shops and restaurants. Then stroll through Milan’s world-famous fashion district before continuing to the Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie to see da Vinci’s Last Supper. This 4-hour tour begins in front of Bar Camparino in Galleria at Piazza Duomo 21 and ends after your viewing of The Last Supper. It is offered daily except Monday. Some blackout dates may apply. Walking Tour in “The Silent Quadrilateral”: The city district between the Cathedral and the high-end shops of Via Montenapoleone is referred to by in-the-know residents as the Quadrilatero del Silenzio. Tracing its elegant history to the Habsburg era, it is now an enchanting enclave of architectural treasures including gorgeous Art Nouveau villas. With keen insights and informative narration from your personal guide, this walking tour will take you along the district’s charming streets to see notable buildings like the Villa Necchi Campiglio. This 3-hour tour begins outside the entrance to St. Babila Church at Casa Monforte 1. It is offered daily. Some blackout dates may apply. Meals B

Day 8 - Depart Milan

After breakfast, your car and driver will take you to the airport or rail station for your onward journey. Or extend your travels with us to beautiful Lake Como—or anywhere in Italy and beyond. We can arrange your transportation, fine hotels, memorable dining, and expertly guided sightseeing. Meals B

Departure Dates

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Mar 1, 2025 - Mar 8, 2025	$9,499 pp \| Land Only	Price My Trip
Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025	$9,799 pp \| Land Only	Price My Trip
Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 8, 2025	$9,299 pp \| Land Only	Price My Trip
Sep 1, 2025 - Sep 8, 2025	$9,799 pp \| Land Only	Price My Trip
Nov 1, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025	$8,899 pp \| Land Only	Price My Trip
Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 8, 2025	$8,399 pp \| Land Only	Price My Trip
Dec 22, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025	$9,699 pp \| Land Only	Price My Trip

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