Departure from your home for Venice. Upon arrival, enjoy a warm welcome and embark on a luxury private boat to your hotel, the iconic Cipriani, a Belmond property. Spend your afternoon at leisure exploring the City of the Doges and soaking in the city's atmosphere.
Meals at leisure and overnight at Hotel Cipriani 5*.
Discover Venice at your own pace. We recommend visiting the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Square, and its magnificent basilica. Wander through the historic center of the city, with its bustling streets filled with hidden treasures: marble lacework, intricate façades, gondola parades, centuries-old churches, and intimate squares. Absorb the ambiance—calm in some places, lively in others, but always romantic and refined.
Meals at leisure and overnight at Hotel Cipriani 5*.
Optional: Full-day tour with a private English-speaking guide.
A free day to continue discovering the Serenissima. Consider a trip to the famous islands of Murano and Burano, or immerse yourself in culture with a visit to the Guggenheim Museum on the Grand Canal, or Palazzo Grassi and its contemporary art collection by François Pinault.
Tonight, enjoy an opera at La Fenice.
Meals at leisure and overnight at Hotel Cipriani 5*.
After breakfast, embark on a luxury private boat to Venice's train station for your first-class train journey to Florence (approximately 2 hours). Upon arrival at midday, your private chauffeur will transfer you to your new Belmond property, Villa San Michele, a former medieval monastery nestled in the hills of Fiesole.
Afternoon at leisure to relax at the hotel or explore the surroundings.
Meals at leisure and overnight at Villa San Michele 5*.
The day is free to explore iconic Florence, the capital of Tuscany. Take the hotel shuttle to the city center. Let yourself be enchanted by this living museum, one of Italy's most beautiful cities. Known as the world's art capital, Florence has preserved the charms of its rich past. Across the tranquil Arno River, the city reveals its palaces, museums, churches, and delightful flower-filled streets, with cafes, fountains, and shady squares waiting to be discovered.
We suggest a visit to the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, located in Piazza del Duomo, or the Uffizi Gallery, home to one of the most famous art collections in the world. Don’t miss Piazza della Signoria or the iconic Ponte Vecchio, the oldest stone bridge in Europe, dating back to 1345.
Meals at leisure and overnight at Villa San Michele 5*.
Optional: Full-day tour with a private English-speaking guide.
Today, head to your final Belmond destination. Travel into the Tuscan countryside (about 1 hour by car) for a timeless stay at Castello di Casole, a former castle surrounded by rolling hills and endless vineyards.
Enjoy the ideal location of the hotel for exploring Tuscany's wonders at your leisure. You can embark on hikes to discover grand landscapes, enjoy bike rides, unwind at the spa, or take a cooking master class.
Meals at leisure and overnight at Castello di Casole 5*.
Today, explore the surrounding countryside at your own pace, or simply relax by the hotel's outdoor pool. You can also treat yourself to a rejuvenating experience at the hotel spa.
Meals at leisure and overnight at Castello di Casole 5*.
Optional: "Wellness" package at the hotel spa.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and some free time to savor your last moments in Tuscany.
At midday, meet your private chauffeur for the transfer to Florence and its airport (about 1 hour).
Depart for home, arriving in the late afternoon.
VENICE: Belmond Hotel Cipriani 5*
FLORENCE: Belmond Villa San Michele 5*
CASOLE D'ELSA: Belmond Castello di Casole 5*
