4 days, 3 nights · Best for first-time visitors seeking Renaissance art and Venetian islands
Venice Mini Escorted Tour from Florence | Vacation Packages for 2025, 2026
Experience Florence, Padua and Venice as art, canals and timeless beauty welcome you to Italy’s most enchanting cities.
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This is a starting point. Change the nights, choose the style of hotel, add the experiences you want. Your planner takes it from there.
Stop 1Florence, Tuscany
Florence
Welcome dinner in the birthplace of the Renaissance
You arrive independently in Florence, where one night and a welcome dinner anchor the start of your escorted journey. The afternoon is yours to walk the Renaissance capital: the Duomo's marble flanks, the statuary in Piazza della Signoria, the jewelers' workshops along Ponte Vecchio. In the evening we gather your small group and escort for dinner, a chance to meet your companions before the morning departure north.
Arranged for you: We arrange one night in a centrally located hotel and a group welcome dinner.
Your hotel
Styles, not names. We name the property once we know your dates and your party.
Interests in Florence
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Uffizi Gallery reserved entry with guide Day Trips · Half day
Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo in the world's finest Renaissance collection.
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Accademia Gallery to see David Day Trips · Half day
Skip-the-line access to Michelangelo's marble colossus and unfinished Slaves.
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Sunset aperitivo on a panoramic terrace Day Trips · Half day
Prosecco and Tuscan small plates overlooking the red rooftops and the river.
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Accademia Gallery Guided Tour, Skip the Line with Advanced Reservation & Tickets Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DayVisit one of the most important collections of art, including Michelangelo’s David, while skipping the long lines!
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Discovering Florence Walking Tour Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DayDiscover the highlights of Florence on a guided walking tour that showcases the city’s most iconic sites and artistic treasures.
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Florence and Fiesole Hills Small Group Guided Sightseeing Tour Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DayFlorence’s Renaissance icons, then a breath of Tuscan air, small-group sightseeing with panoramic Fiesole views and zero big-bus chaos.
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Florence Historical Center Walking Tour Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DayMeet Florence in a single stroll. Renaissance palazzos, landmark churches, and UNESCO beauty with stories that make it all click.
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Florence Morning Guided Walking Tour Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DaySee Florence’s greatest hits, Renaissance stories, iconic sights, and a surprise tasting that adds a delicious twist.
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Florence Tour Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DayFall in love with Florence in a single day. Renaissance streets and churches, Uffizi masterpieces, and a Tuscan lunch to top it off.
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Florence, Tuscany, Cooking Class package with Typical Dinner Food and Wine · Tour in a DayImmerse yourself in the flavors of Tuscany with a hands-on cooking class at a top culinary school, where expert chefs will guide you in creating an authentic Tuscan dinner.
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Florence: Handmade Pasta Cooking Course with Lunch Food and Wine · Tour in a Day
Roll, cut, and taste Tuscany, make fresh pasta from scratch in Florence with local experts.
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Florence’s Art & Gourmet Private Walking Tour Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a Day
Taste and explore Florence like a local. Markets, secret bakeries, historic churches, and hidden corners on a private walk through the city’s heart.
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Guided Visit of Accademia & Uffizi Gallery Skip the Line with Advanced reservation & tickets included Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a Day
Two legendary museums, one seamless day. Skip the lines for Michelangelo’s David and Botticelli’s Birth of Venus with an expert guide.
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Guided Visit of Uffizi Gallery, Skip the Line with Advanced Reservation & Tickets Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a Day
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Horse Riding through the Tuscany Countryside guided Tour Guided Tours and Sightseeing · Tour in a DaySaddle up for an unforgettable Tuscan adventure as you spend the morning horseback riding through picturesque vineyards and olive groves surrounding a charming villa.
Day by day in Florence
Begin your Italian adventure in the heart of Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Arrive independently at your hotel, then spend the day at leisure exploring Florence’s most iconic sights. Marvel at the magnificent Florence Cathedral (Duomo), stroll through the historic Piazza della Signoria, and cross the world-renowned Ponte Vecchio bridge. In the evening, join your tour escort and fellow travelers for a convivial welcome dinner, the perfect way to kick off your escorted group tour of Italy. Overnight in a comfortable hotel located in Florence’s vibrant city center.
Stop 2Venice, Veneto
Venice
Canals, palaces and a lagoon glassblowing workshop
We depart Florence by coach and pause in Padua, where the Basilica of St. Anthony holds Donatello's bronze Gattamelata and frescoed chapels. By afternoon you reach Venice Island and check into a hotel on the canals. A guided walk leads the group through Saint Mark's Square, into the Doge's Palace with its Tintoretto ceilings, across the covered Bridge of Sighs, and through the old prisons. The next morning we cross the lagoon to Murano, where a factory tour shows furnace, blowpipe and the molten ballet that becomes stemware and sculpture.
Arranged for you: We arrange two nights on Venice Island, motor coach transfer from Florence with a Padua stop, a guided walking tour of Saint Mark's landmarks, a Murano factory visit, group dinners, and onward transfer to Rome by coach or high-speed train.
Your hotel
Styles, not names. We name the property once we know your dates and your party.
Interests in Venice
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Gondola ride through the back canals Day Trips · Half day
Thirty minutes under arched bridges and past shuttered palazzi in a traditional black gondola.
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Burano and Torcello boat excursion Day Trips · Half day
Colorful fishermen's houses and Byzantine mosaics on two quieter lagoon islands.
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Cicchetti tasting walk in Cannaregio Day Trips · Half day
Small-plate bar crawl sampling sarde in saor, baccalà and ombra wine in neighborhood bacari.
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Scuola Grande di San Rocco Day Trips · Half day
Tintoretto's life-of-Christ cycle painted across walls and ceilings of a Renaissance confraternity hall.
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Ca’ Rezonico, the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Shore Excursions · Tour in a DayImmerse yourself in the rich history and breathtaking beauty of Venice on this 5-hour tour, where you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, and Ca’ Rezzonico.
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Doge’s Palace and Gondola Ride Shore Excursions · Tour in a Day -
Murano and Burano Shore Excursions · Tour in a DayThis 4-hour tour gives you an up close and personal look at the stunning glass factories of Murano Island, as well as a tour of the brightly painted houses on Burano Island.
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San Giorgio, Murano Glass Factory and Gondola Ride Shore Excursions · Tour in a DayThis 5-hour tour allows you to explore a working Murano glass factory, takes you through stunning San Giorgio and lets you relax and unwind with a magical gondola ride through the canals of Venice.
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Tour Venice by Gondola Shore Excursions · Tour in a DayExperience Venice in the most iconic way, gliding through its enchanting canals aboard a traditional gondola.
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Venetian Costumes Tour Shore Excursions · Tour in a Day
Uncover Venice’s most elegant legacy, where master tailors, lavish fabrics, and palace-ready fashion shaped centuries of style.
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Venetian Lagoon Cruise Shore Excursions · Tour in a Day
See Venice the way it was meant to be seen, by water, gliding through the lagoon with postcard views at every turn.
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Venice and Jewish Ghetto Shore Excursions · Tour in a DayStep into Venice beyond the postcards. Discover the Jewish Ghetto’s living history, vibrant squares, and authentic neighborhood soul.
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Venice with Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Cathedral Shore Excursions · Tour in a DayFor travelers eager to experience Venice’s top sights, this 6-hour guided tour provides exclusive access to two of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
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Walking Tour of Venice Shore Excursions · Tour in a Day
Wander Venice’s legendary squares and secret lanes on a relaxed 4-hour walk filled with bridges, beauty, and unforgettable stories.
Day by day in Venice
After breakfast, depart Florence for the enchanting city of Venice. En route, stop in historic Padua to visit the Basilica of St. Anthony, famous for its exquisite frescoes and the celebrated Gattamelata Statue by Donatello. Continue to Venice Island, where your hotel is surrounded by picturesque canals, romantic bridges, and elegant palaces. Join a guided walking tour of Venice’s must-see landmarks, including the grand Saint Mark’s Square, the imposing Doge’s Palace, the legendary Bridge of Sighs, and the historic Prisons. Enjoy dinner with your travel companions and spend the night immersed in the unique atmosphere of Venice.
Day 4
Venice
After breakfast, embark on a memorable excursion across the Venetian lagoon to the world-famous Island of Murano. Tour a traditional Murano glass factory and witness skilled artisans crafting exquisite glass pieces by hand, a true highlight for lovers of Italian craftsmanship. In the afternoon, transfer to Rome by motor coach or high-speed train (final transport details will be confirmed prior to departure). Your arrival in the Eternal City marks the conclusion of your unforgettable Italy group tour, filled with art, history, and authentic local experiences.
Why plan with Trips 2 Italy?
Designed around you by Italian-born planners
Guides, drivers and boats for your party alone
Hand-selected hotels in every destination
Local English-speaking guides who know their city
Met at the airport, private transfers throughout
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Questions travelers ask
Where will we travel on this itinerary?
Over 3 days this journey brings you to Florence, Padua, and Venice. Each stop is woven into the itinerary with time for the landmarks, the views, and the local flavor that make it special.
How will we get around during the vacation?
Transportation is arranged as part of the itinerary, with comfortable train segments between the cities and vehicle transfers where they serve you best. Every connection is planned for you, so you can focus on the scenery instead of the logistics.
What kind of traveler is this package for?
It suits travelers who enjoy the ease of an escorted experience, with sightseeing arranged and a group to share it with.
Can we customize this itinerary?
Absolutely. Every Trips 2 Italy itinerary is designed to inspire and can be tailored end to end, from the number of nights and hotel categories to the experiences along the way. A minimum of 2 travelers applies.
What is the best season for this itinerary?
The package is available all year around on request. Spring and fall offer mild walking weather and lighter crowds at the major sights, summer brings long lively evenings, and winter rewards travelers with quieter museums and festive streets.