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

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Amalfi Coast
  • Bologna
  • Colosseum
  • Dolomites
  • Florence
  • Isle of Capri
  • Lake Garda
  • Naples
  • Pantheon
  • Rome
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Vatican City
  • Venice

Activities

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

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 $6,500
Price per day$500
Last Updated: 4/26/2024

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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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My first trip to Italy was beyond my expectations.

My first trip to Italy was beyond my expectations. Alessio (Alma Italia Travel) is knowledgeable, accommodating, and his love for his country is apparent in how he g...

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Phil and Debbie O.

Oct 2023

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Debbie and I spent the most wonderful week in Italy.

Debbie and I spent the most wonderful week in Italy. We spent the week exploring and enjoying Florence and other parts of Tuscany, accompanied by the most wonderful ...

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We had a wonderful time!

We had a wonderful time! The trip was very well planned, the transportation was terrific, and the places we stayed were outstanding! This could not have been a bette...

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Alma Italia

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We tailor beautiful Italian travel experiences for friends and families to be refreshed in the soul of Italy.All Alma Italia private guided tours of  Italy are tailored to meet your needs. Also Alma Italia Travel is one of Italy’s leading M.I.C.E destination management consultants. We bring our passion, knowledge and decades of experience to create tailor-made incentives, events, conferences, meetings, product launches and luxury travel experiences.

Alma Italia Travel is the bespoke travel company from Alma Italia Design, a group of Italian architects and interior designers.

Everything we do from booking your tour to saying arrivederci at the end of a beautiful time together is guided by our founding principles and values.

1) Family. At the heart of Italian life is the family. We will take care of you like our own family in Italy. Every travel detail is taken care of so you can share experiences, relax and connect with your own family and friends care free in the magical atmosphere of the soul of Italy.

2) Authenticity, Integrity and Sustainability. We work with the best family run businesses in Italy with integrity to give your family the most authentic experience of Italy you can possibly have. We don’t work with chains or big corporates to ensure our trips create a sustainable benefit to the local Italian economy.

3) Soul. Restore your soul in the soul of Italy. We want our tours to be full of adventure, and discovery but also rest. Our goal is that you leave Italy inspired and rejuvenated body, mind and soul.

ALMA ITALIA was founded with a passion to create a better way to travel Italy. Far from the mass tourism experience, and deeper than the generic ‘5-star luxury’ chain hotels. Alma [meaning soul in Italian dialect] offers an experience at the heart of Italian life—full of beauty, style, and authentic charm.

A love for all things Italy and her culture, fuels service that delights in the details, and unique experiences tailored to interest.

With a lifetime’s worth of local secrets, hidden gems and special friendships formed over two generations of organising Italy tours and trips to our homeland of Italy, you will benefit from Alma Italia’s ‘little black book’ of stylish places and exclusive contacts to unlock an authentic experience of Italy. Alma Italia ensures that our customised, bespoke and personalised Italy tours are truly the trips to Italy of your dreams.

Today Alma Italia, still owned and led by the Mazza family, renowned in Italy for their work in interior design, fashion and art has an international team based in the heart of Italy.  Our team is dedicated to ensuring your Italy tour is a stylish, carefree, joyful and relaxing time to reconnect with family and friends. If you are looking for Italy tours that are exclusive, safe in the privacy of your own group and enable you to experience the very best of Italy, then Alma Italia can craft the trip to Italy to fulfil your dreams.

Now led by the next generation, Alma Italia remains at heart a family business, dedicated to working with other Italian family businesses with your family in mind.

Planning unique custom trips, Connecting travelers to locals and authentic experiences, Unique local knowledge and expertise about your destinations

We tailor beautiful Italian travel experiences for friends and families to be refreshed in the soul of Italy.

Alma Italia tailors beautiful and authentic Italian travel experiences for friends and families to be refreshed in the heart of Italy

All Alma Italia private guided tours of  Italy are tailored to meet your needs.

Alma Italia Travel carefully repsect any regulation required by the local government

Why we love this operator
They focus on creating unique and exclusive experiences including one of a kind private tours, tastings of rare wines and local cuisine.
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Providing unique and personalized experiences, including culinary tours, wine tastings, and cultural excursions.

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Meals Included

Breakfast plus one other meal (lunch or dinner)

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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