Tailor-made Vacation · Italy
Italy Art Tour: Venice, Florence & Rome
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At a glance
Few countries can rival Italy for art, and this journey takes you through three cities that helped shape Western art and architecture.
Begin in Venice, where Gothic palaces rise directly from the water and centuries of wealth are written into the mosaics, churches and grand interiors of the city. Visit the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica privately before continuing south by train.
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Florence is the centerpiece of the journey. This is the city of Michelangelo, Botticelli and the Medici, where Renaissance masterpieces are concentrated within a remarkably small historic center. See Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, visit the Uffizi Gallery and explore the churches, palaces and piazzas that made Florence one of the most important artistic cities in history.
Finish in Rome, where the layers go even deeper. Ancient Rome sits alongside the Baroque city, while Vatican City contains some of the most famous works of art ever created. Explore the Colosseum and Roman Forum, see Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, then finish with Bernini and Caravaggio at the Borghese Gallery and Santa Maria del Popolo.
This is a trip for travelers who want more than a quick look at Italy’s greatest works. Private guides, carefully planned visits and time in each city allow you to understand the artists, patrons and rivalries behind them.
And because every Out Of Office itinerary is tailor-made, we can shape the trip around the artists, periods and collections that interest you most.
Day by day
This is a sample plan, not a fixed departure. Days can be added, removed or reordered, and almost every client changes something. Prices are an entry-level guide; your quote will be exact.
Day 1-2: Venice
Arrive in Venice and transfer by boat to your hotel, which is a rather better introduction to the city than sitting in traffic.
The Grand Canal gives you your first glimpse of Venice’s palazzos, churches and bridges, many built during the centuries when the city was one of Europe’s great trading powers.
The following day, explore two of Venice’s defining monuments with a private guide. Visit the Doge’s Palace, once the seat of Venetian political power, before stepping inside St Mark’s Basilica to see its extraordinary golden mosaics.
There is plenty more to explore independently afterwards, from smaller churches and galleries to simply getting lost among the canals.
Day 3-5: Florence
Travel from Venice to Florence by premium-class train, then transfer privately to your hotel.
Florence rewards walking. Begin around Piazza del Duomo, dominated by the cathedral and its vast Renaissance dome, then climb the bell tower if you want one of the best views across the city’s terracotta rooftops.
Your guided exploration continues with Santa Croce before one of the great moments of the trip: Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia.
The Uffizi Gallery deserves proper time too. Its collection brings together many of the artists most closely associated with Renaissance Florence, making it one of the essential stops on any art-focused journey through Italy.
With another day in the city, you can go deeper. Visit the Pitti Palace, explore the Medici Chapels or simply spend more time with the works and periods that interest you most.
Day 6-9: Rome
Continue south to Rome by premium-class train.
The city gives you several different eras at once. Begin with the Baroque center, including the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and Piazza del Popolo, before going much further back in time at the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Then comes Vatican City. A private guided visit takes you through its extraordinary collections before reaching the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s ceiling, one of the defining works of Western art.
Your final full day focuses on two of Rome’s greatest Baroque artists. Visit Santa Maria del Popolo and the Borghese Gallery, where works by Caravaggio and Bernini provide a suitably dramatic ending to the journey.
By this point you will have moved from Venetian Gothic to the Renaissance, ancient Rome and the Baroque, all within three cities.
Day 10: Departure
Today your driver will transfer you to the airport for your return flight.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ vacations?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalized itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
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