The Italy Grand Tour

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If you want to take your family and friends on the trip of a lifetime to see the soul of Italy in one Grand private guided tour of Italy, then we offer this itinerary as inspiration. If Italy was releasing an album, this would be the guided tours of Italy ‘Greatest hits’ This luxury Italy vacation will immerse you in elegant art, tranquil nature, and the le...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Venice Lose yourself in the labyrinth of alleyways and canals. Venice is a place of alluring charm and elegance like no other.
    • Florence Marvel at the grandeur of the architecture in the Renaissance capital of Italy and soak up the atmosphere of the most artistic and culturally rich city in the world.
    • Rome The eternal city, a cinematic dream and the heart of the mighty Roman empire and modern day Italy
    • Naples An enigmatic place of history and glamour mixed with a hint of danger makes Naples a very exciting place to explore.
    • Capri and the Amalfi Coast Explore the villages of the iconic Amafli coast, the classic Italy summer coastal retreat.

What's this trip about?

    If you want to take your family and friends on the trip of a lifetime to see the soul of Italy in one Grand private guided tour of Italy, then we offer this itinerary as inspiration. If Italy was releasing an album, this would be the guided tours of Italy ‘Greatest hits’ This luxury Italy vacation will immerse you in elegant art, tranquil nature, and the legendary “Dolce vita”. You will celebrate history and heritage with exclusive experiences that take you away from crowds. From the Vatican Museum to Tuscany’s hilltop towns, from islands in the Venetian Lagoon to the Amalfi Coast’s panoramas, you will find joy, rest, and inspiration for life during our Italy guided tour packages specifically designed for you.  We’ll take you to see Italy’s iconic locations and help you experience them like a local.  With a lifetime of local knowledge and relationships in Italy and we are happy to open our ‘little black book’ of insider info and exclusive experiences  and share them with you to make sure you enjoy the very best of this beautiful country.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityVenice
End CityNaples

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Luxury Travel
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Accommodation
    • Transportation
    • Local Guides and guided tours as described
    • Breakfast plus one other meal (lunch or dinner)
    • Alma Italia agent assistance

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival in Venice

Landing in Venice airport – As with all our Italy tours, you’ll be warmly welcomed with a smile and a wave by both your private driver and Alma Italia tour host. Trips to Italy can be tricky but with Alma Italia guided tours of Italy you can relax knowing your Alma It...

Day 2: Venice

We like to begin our private guided tours of Italy  in style and  so we will start the day with a relaxing stroll in the city center of Venice. Venice is undoubtedly an icon and a must on any guided tours of Italy. You will have fun getting lost in the magical alleys ...

Day 3: Valpolicella Wine day to Lake Garda

Your private driver will take you away from Venice in the morning to reach the beautiful Valpolicella countryside and vineyards,  where you will visit a prestigious wine estate for wine tasting and lunch at the renaissance era villa. Wine is such an important part of ...

Day 4: Lake Garda

After a relaxing morning, we will hop on an exclusively chartered boat to discover the hidden corners of the lake in privacy. Take a seat and admire the beauty of the Italian Alps while navigating the lake. The beauty of this region cannot be overstated and is an ofte...

Day 5:  Bologna, ‘The Fat one’

After a delicious breakfast of fresh produce grown on the lake shores, and perhaps a gentle stroll around the lake and village, your private driver will take you towards our next destination, Florence, the Renaissance capital of Italy. Florence is another must see des...

Day 6: Florence, The Renaissance Capital of Italy

There are a myriad of things to see and and culture to enjoy in Florence, truly the Renaissance capital of Italy and 500 years later, still as relevant as ever for Italy tours 2022. Whether it is art, architecture, antiques or artisans,  fashion, food markets or fine ...

Day 7: Chianti, The quintessential Italian countryside

On this day of your Italy guided tour your driver will escort you through the stunning countryside and scenery of the hills of Chianti on your way to Rome. Peppered with hilltop villages, vineyards, olive groves and forests , the Tuscan countryside is a stunning place...

Day 8: Exploring Rome, The Eternal City

After a hearty Roman breakfast, a private guide will be waiting to take you on a walk through the centre of Rome to soak up the unique atmosphere and introduce you to the soul of the Eternal City.  Rome is one of the most cinematic cities on the planet and often the f...

Day 9: A Divine Appointment at The Vatican

Across the river lies the sovereign state of the Vatican City, the home of the Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope. Perhaps no Italy guided tours are complete without a private guided tour of this spiritual sanctuary. Learn how spiritual authority turned int...

Day 10: Naples and Amalfi Coast,  Italy Coastal tours

Leaving Rome behind, your driver and host will take you south, to the final destination of this luxury Italy vacation, Naples and the Amalfi Coast. For good reason,  this is Italy’s most famous stretch of coast for Italy coastal tours. Italy beach holidays start here!...

Day 11: Italy coastal tours ~ Amalfi coast, Ravello and Positano

 Today you’ll set off for a spectacular day on the iconic Amalfi Coast, one of the most amazing coastlines that you’ll ever see. Italy beach holidays don’t get more special than this! Your scenic drive takes you around breathtaking cliffs that overlook the sparkling M...

Day 12: Capri by Private Boat

After breakfast, you will experience the highlight of all Italy coastal tours. Today you will spend the day on a private boat to sail to the renowned island of Capri, whose beauty has drawn generations of the rich and famous from Roman emperors to Hollywood stars. All...

Day 13: departure from Naples airport

Departure from Naples airport. Enjoy the final Italian breakfast of your trip to Italy before heading to the airport by private transfer. We will have achieved our goal if you are feeling relaxed and inspired in equal measure, having created memories of a lifetime wit...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,950
Price per day$535
Last Updated: 3/12/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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John B

Sep 2024

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We had a great time.

We had a great time. The trip was well organized by Alma Italia and the guides were excellent.

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William R.

Jul 2024

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Tim and Alessio were amazing!

Tim and Alessio were amazing! Our family had a wonderful time in Rome, Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi coast! The trip was seamless; planes, trains, and automobiles m...

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Oct 2024

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We had a trip of a lifetime.

We had a trip of a lifetime. Tim was very flexible in handling the planning of the itinerary. I wanted this to be a special trip for myself and my husband to celebra...

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Candida S.

Sep 2024

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we had a fantastic five star trip!

Thanks so much to the team at Alma Italia - we had a fantastic five star trip! Alma Italia organized us so many experiences we could never have done on our own - the...

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Erica T

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Memories for a lifetime

Memories for a lifetime……sounds so cliche but it was perfect from the beginning to end! Alessio such a pleasure to work with. He was open to our modifications and su...

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Breakfast plus one other meal (lunch or dinner)

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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