Italy Cruise: Hidden Treasures from Florence to Venice

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Join A&K’s famed Expedition Team for a 12-day, spectacularly all-encompassing voyage that explores the landmarks and hidden gems of of Italy. Begin with two days in Florence before cruising on all-balcony Le Bougainville to more iconic destinations, including Rome, Venice and Sicily. You also visit less frequented treasures such as Matera, Urbino, Sardini...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Join A&K’s famed Expedition Team for a 12-day, spectacularly all-encompassing voyage that explores the landmarks and hidden gems of of Italy. Begin with two days in Florence before cruising on all-balcony Le Bougainville to more iconic destinations, including Rome, Venice and Sicily. You also visit less frequented treasures such as Matera, Urbino, Sardinia and Corsica.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 148 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start City Florence
End City Venice

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 148

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Florence, Italy

Arrive in Florence and transfer to The Westin Excelsior, where you join your fellow A&K guests for an elegant welcome reception.

Day 2: Florence

Gracing the banks of the Arno River, Florence is the definitive cradle of the Renaissance, boasting one of the most impressive collections of art and architecture in the world. Today, you might embark on a walking tour of the historic city center and the Oltrarno Dist...

Day 3: Tuscany & Livorno

The charming region of Tuscany captures the very essence of the Italian heartland. Today, opt for Tuscan adventures in Florence, Pisa or Lucca. You might choose a visit to Palazzo Vecchio, the former residence of the powerful Medici clan; explore Pisa’s grand Baptiste...

Day 4: Rome

Disembark in the port of Civitavecchia and transfer to Rome, the former capital of one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. Built one century on top of the other, the Italian capital’s landscape of iconic Imperial Roman ruins stands layered amid the modern...

Day 5: Corsica, France

Arrive in the ancient fortress town of Bonifacio to explore Corsica, the enchanting mountainous Mediterranean island where Napoleon Bonaparte was born in 1769. Once ashore, explore the citadel's medieval houses, chapels, and web of alleyways. Afterward, you may wish t...

Day 6: Sardinia, Italy

Today, explore the wild and remote island enclave of Sardinia, coming ashore in its historic port city and capital, Cagliari. Stroll the Old Town, taking in views of the Roman amphitheater, and visiting Saint Mary and Saint Cecilia Cathedrals. Alternately, hike Sardin...

Day 7: Sicily

Hosting a culture, landscape and flavor all its own, Sicily was colonized at various times by the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans and Aragonese, with each group contributing something to see, taste and hear. Today, come ashore in the eastern Sicilian port of Messina. F...

Day 8: At Sea

Relish a day of relaxation, enjoying the amenities of your ship and engaging presentations by our experts.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Bari

Disembark in Bari, vibrant capital of the Puglia region. Today, choose from a culinary experience at a local farmhouse, a visit to the intriguing Castel del Monte, a nature trek through the hills of Alta Murgia National Park or a drive inland to explore Matera’s cave dwellings.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Ancona

Explore Le Marche, a region renowned for its landscapes, history and artistic heritage. Disembarking in Ancona, you might opt to tour the Renaissance art and architecture of Urbino, privately visit the Villa Imperiale in Pesaro or savor a wine experience in the breathtaking countryside.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Venice

From its earliest days, Venice’s ethereal, romantic waterscape has bewitched artists, poets, musicians and travellers from around the world. Experience Venice’s beguiling magic firsthand with a private water taxi tour, pausing at St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridg...

Day 12: Venice

Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight or set sail on A&K’s Adriatic Voyage: Croatia, Montenegro & Greece.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $15,995
Price per day$1,333
Last Updated: 10/2/2024

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Meals Included
  • 11 Breakfast
  • 10 Lunch
  • 9 Dinner
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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