Elite Italy 10-Day Tour of Rome, Milan, Venice with Driver Guide
A private journey through Italy's greatest art cities, medieval villages, and rolling Tuscan hills
This elite private Italy grand tour connects Rome, Tuscany, Milan, Venice, Florence, and Orvieto in ten thoughtfully structured days, with a dedicated driver and official guide at your service from start to finish. Every detail, from skip-the-line museum access to curated wine tastings, is arranged in advance. The result is an unhurried, deeply personal encounter with Italy's layered history and culture.
Each destination on this itinerary carries its own distinct character. Rome anchors the journey with two full days across ancient monuments, Vatican treasures, and Baroque piazzas. The route then moves into the Tuscan countryside, where hilltop towns like Montepulciano, Pienza, Siena, and San Gimignano offer a quieter, slower version of Italian life.
Northern Italy adds a further dimension to the experience. Genoa's layered medieval alleys and Ligurian palaces give way to Milan's Gothic cathedral and Renaissance galleries. Verona and Venice follow, with their Roman arena, canal-side walks, and incomparable piazzas. Florence closes the tour with a concentrated encounter with Renaissance art before a final scenic return to Rome via Orvieto.
A luxury private vehicle is at your disposal for up to ten hours each day, removing the friction of public transport schedules and shared group dynamics. The itinerary is designed as a complete experience but can be adjusted to reflect personal interests, pace, or special occasions.
Tour Highlights
A single continuous route covering Rome, Tuscany, Genoa, Milan, Verona, Venice, Florence, and Orvieto across ten days with no logistical gaps.
A dedicated official guide and private driver accompany you throughout, providing expert context at each site and eliminating queues at major attractions.
Skip-the-line access to landmark museums and cathedrals, including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Uffizi complex, is included in the programme.
A guided wine tasting at a Montepulciano estate features five Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wines paired with local Tuscan products.
Accommodation throughout is in selected 3-star superior and 4-star hotels, positioned to allow easy access to each city's main sites.
Medieval villages including Siena, San Gimignano, and Orvieto are included alongside major urban centres, balancing the pace and variety of the itinerary.
The programme is fully customizable, allowing adjustments to timings, site selections, or additional experiences based on individual preferences.
Itinerary Overview
Two full days explore Rome's ancient and Baroque layers. Sites include the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, Circus Maximus, Vittoriano, Trajan's Market, Imperial Forums, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza di Spagna. Day two adds the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Janiculum Hill, Trastevere, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Campo de Fiori, and Castel Sant'Angelo.
Day three takes you into the Tuscan hills for a guided winery visit and tasting in Montepulciano, followed by the hilltop village of Pienza and an overnight in Siena. Day four covers Siena's medieval piazzas and towers before continuing to San Gimignano and on to Pisa, where the Leaning Tower and its surrounding marble cathedral square await.
Genoa's historic centre, including the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, Via Garibaldi, Piazza di Ferrari, the Lantern, and the Old Port, fills day five before an overnight stop. Day six moves to Milan for the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Arco della Pace, and the Pinacoteca di Brera.
Verona offers Juliet's house and balcony, the Duomo, Piazza delle Erbe, Castelvecchio Bridge, and the Roman Arena before the group continues to Venice Mestre for the overnight. Day eight is devoted to Venice: the Basilica of San Marco, Bridge of Sighs, Rialto Bridge, Piazza San Marco, the Campanile, and a gondola ride through the canals.
Florence fills day nine with the Duomo, the Uffizi complex, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazzale Michelangelo. On day ten, the route south passes through Orvieto, where the Gothic cathedral facade, the Renaissance Pozzo di San Patrizio, and the underground cave network are visited before the final arrival in Rome.
What Is Included
Included
- Private luxury vehicle with driver for up to 10 hours per day
- Dedicated official tour guide throughout
- Skip-the-line admission to major museums and cathedrals
- Guided winery tour and tasting of 5 wines in Montepulciano
- Gondola ride in Venice
- Hotel accommodation (3-star superior or 4-star) throughout
- All transfers between cities and sites
Not Included
- International flights and travel insurance
- Meals and beverages not specified in the programme
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Entry fees for sites not mentioned in the itinerary
Important Information
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Places on this private tour are limited by design. Secure your dates early to ensure availability of your preferred hotels and guide.
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