CHAPTER ONE · ROME
Layers of history.
A warm welcome.
Settle in before exploring ancient Rome and the Vatican with private specialists. Leave room for neighbourhood discoveries and a table worth lingering over.
THE TSARA PRIVATE COLLECTION / ITALY
Italy,
entirely yours.
Art that stops you in your tracks. A long Tuscan lunch. A quiet arrival by water. The pleasure of having it all thoughtfully arranged.
Discover your journey ↓11 days / 10 nightsThree considered bases
5–15 November 2026Proposed dates · flexible by request
Your circle. Or just you.Solo, couples & private groups
Starting from USD 10,950Per person · flights excluded
Approximate planning price for six guests sharing three double rooms, 11 days / 10 nights. Solo travellers, couples and smaller parties are quoted separately. Subject to supplier confirmation.
LESS RUSH. MORE ITALY.
The luxury of
taking your time.
Rome, Florence and Venice—without turning your holiday into a checklist.
We bring together distinctive stays, private destination specialists and well-planned transfers. You keep the freedom to linger, explore independently or simply enjoy a beautiful afternoon.
Come with friends, travel as a couple, or make this a journey just for you. A dedicated travelling host is an optional, separately quoted addition—not a compulsory cost.
YOUR ROUTE / 10 NIGHTS
Three cities.
One beautiful rhythm.
Arrive in Rome on 5 November. Depart Venice on 15 November. An overnight US flight may require departure on 4 November.
- 01Rome5–8 NOV · 3 NIGHTS
- 02Florence & Tuscany8–12 NOV · 4 NIGHTS
- 03Venice12–15 NOV · 3 NIGHTS
Layers of history.
CHAPTER TWO · FLORENCE
Art, artisans
& a taste of Tuscany.
Four nights in one base, with a countryside lunch and your choice of Renaissance art. No extra hotel move for a day in Tuscany.
CHAPTER THREE · VENICE
Arrive by water.
Leave with stories.
Private water transfers, local insight and time for canals and cafés. A lagoon outing can be added around your interests and the weather.
Your days, at a glance
DAY 01 · THU 5 NOVWelcome to Rome
Private airport transfer, check-in and time to recover. Ask us to arrange a welcome dinner; restaurant and meal costs are itemised in your proposal.
DAY 02 · FRI 6 NOVAncient Rome, privately guided
A scheduled private visit to the Colosseum and Forum, subject to ticket availability. Keep the afternoon unhurried.
DAY 03 · SAT 7 NOVThe Vatican & your own discoveries
A private specialist for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, subject to opening rules and tickets. Private guiding does not mean exclusive entry or avoiding security queues.
DAY 04 · SUN 8 NOVRome to Florence
Prearranged station transfers and reserved premium rail seats. Settle into your Florence hotel and explore at leisure. A travelling companion on the train is an optional host service.
DAY 05 · MON 9 NOVA taste of Tuscany
A private countryside excursion from Florence, with an estate or culinary visit. Lunch and tasting choices are quoted explicitly. Wine is optional. Return to the same hotel.
DAY 06 · TUE 10 NOVRenaissance Florence
Choose Uffizi or Accademia as your main art visit with a private specialist. The Uffizi is normally closed Mondays, so this visit is planned for Tuesday.
DAY 07 · WED 11 NOVA day that reflects you
Optional cooking, an artisan appointment, more art—or a quieter day. Add your favourite to the enquiry below; selected activities are priced individually.
DAY 08 · THU 12 NOVFlorence to Venice
Premium reserved rail, agreed station assistance and a private water transfer to your hotel or its nearest suitable landing. Evening at leisure.
DAY 09 · FRI 13 NOVVenice, personally revealed
A scheduled private walk and chosen historic visit with a local guide. Exact admissions are confirmed in your written itinerary.
DAY 10 · SAT 14 NOVThe lagoon—or more of Venice
Choose a separately quoted private boat outing, a culinary discovery or independent time. November boat plans depend on conditions; agree a weather alternative before booking.
DAY 11 · SUN 15 NOVA considered goodbye
A prearranged airport transfer matched to hotel access and your onward flight. Flights are separate from the land arrangements.
CHOOSE HOW YOU TRAVEL
Private by design.
Personal by choice.
Private Italy
For solo travellers, couples and your own small group. Privacy where it matters; independence when you want it.
- Ten hotel nights in your agreed room category
- Private destination guides for scheduled visits
- Specified private transfers and premium intercity rail
- Pre-trip planning and a named concierge contact
Local guides meet you for booked sessions. This does not include a host accompanying you throughout, all meals or every optional activity.
Personally Hosted Italy
The same considered journey, with a dedicated travelling host for the agreed days and hours.
- A pre-trip introduction and a personal daily rhythm
- Assistance between cities and during agreed activities
- Female host preference welcomed, subject to availability
- Your privacy respected; separate guest and host rooms
Host fees, accommodation, meals, travel, working hours and any relief cover appear separately in the quote. Not 24-hour physical accompaniment or a security service.
DISTINCTIVE PLACES TO STAY
The right address.
The right room.
These are hotel candidates to explore, not confirmed partners, reserved rooms or guaranteed inclusions. We can propose alternative boutique and luxury properties around your budget.
ROME · 3 NIGHTS
Hotel de Russie
A Rocco Forte option for your opening chapter. Ask us to compare room categories and breakfast arrangements.
Explore the official hotel ↗FLORENCE · 4 NIGHTS
Hotel Savoy
A Rocco Forte city-base candidate, with Tuscany explored as a day trip rather than another hotel change.
Explore the official hotel ↗VENICE · 3 NIGHTS
The St. Regis Venice
A candidate for the final three nights. Views, suites and water-access arrangements need a specific quotation.
Explore the official hotel ↗Availability and rates for 5–15 November 2026 have not been confirmed. Destination photographs on this page do not depict these hotels or their room views.
EXCEPTIONAL, WHEN IT MATTERS TO YOU
A little more extraordinary.
Only where you want it.
Remarkable suites
Request a particular hotel, view or suite category. Each upgrade is priced against the room in your core proposal.
Special-access experiences
Explore possibilities with expert hosts and cultural venues. Exclusive or after-hours access is never promised before the venue confirms it.
Your private boat
A lagoon itinerary shaped around your interests. Vessel, duration, crew, weather alternative and any fees are individually agreed.
A CLEAR PERSONAL QUOTATION
Your priorities.
Your investment.
PRIVATE ITALY · APPROXIMATE STARTING PRICE
USD 10,950 per person
11 days / 10 nights · All flights excluded.
Based on six guests sharing three double rooms. This is a planning estimate, not a confirmed offer. Solo travellers, couples and smaller parties receive a separate quotation. Named hotels and room categories are subject to availability and may cost more.
We price your actual party, dates, room categories and service choices—not a shared-room headline applied to a solo traveller.
Private Italy: starting from USD 10,950 per person on the stated basis.
Travelling host: separate itemised supplement.
Exceptional upgrades: individual quotations.
Your written proposal will show
- Hotel names, room categories, nights and breakfast basis
- Transfers, rail class, guide sessions and ticketed visits
- Exactly which meals and experiences are included
- Mandatory taxes and charges, payment and cancellation terms
- The total for your whole party and the per-person basis
Separate unless expressly added
All flights, travelling-host services, suite upgrades, private boat excursions, special access, unlisted meals, alcohol, insurance, gratuities and personal spending.
No booking, room hold or price guarantee is made by this page. Supplier confirmation and a written offer come before any deposit.
LET’S MAKE IT YOURS
Tell us what
a great trip feels like.
No obligation. Start with your dates, your circle and the things you would love to experience.
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A few thoughtful details.
Can I travel alone without paying for a full-time host?
Yes. Private Italy can be designed for one guest, with your own room, private transfers and destination guides for agreed visits. A travelling host is optional and separately quoted.
Is this a group departure with strangers?
No. This is a proposed private itinerary for you or your own party. Group size and room arrangements determine your quote.
Who operates the arrangements?
TSARA Travel coordinates your journey with selected local hotels, transport providers and guiding specialists. Your written proposal identifies the contracting and operating parties, service scope and booking conditions before any deposit.
What if the weather changes?
November calls for flexibility. Boat outings and outdoor activities need agreed alternatives; cancellations and any refunds follow the written supplier terms.