Highlights Venice the carnival in Venice in February , shopping for glassware and jewellery , a ride along the Grand Canal with its elegant palaces , the food markets of the San Polo district . Florence concerts , opera and ballet in Florence in May , jewellery and paper in Florence , the splendours of the Uffizi , the serenity of the Boboli gardens , a view of the city and the Arno valley from Fiesole . Rome the Villa d ’ Este at Tivoli , clothes and shoes in Rome , the Coliseum and Forum , the marvellous Baroque architecture , sites of religious significance . Naples waterfront and baroque palaces . Milan the Galleria , La Scala opera house , the cathedral and designer shops . Verona its opera , Roman arena and tombs of the Scaligeri . Parma gastronomy , home to hams and cheeses . Bologna the church of San Petronio , mediaeval palaces and the elegant city centre with its porticoed buildings .
Travel pointers By scheduled air from London to Venice , Pisa ( for Florence ), Florence ( with Vueling from Gatwick ), Rome , Milan , Naples , Verona and Bologna for Parma .
Transfers from the airports to the hotels are included in our prices for hotels in Rome and Venice ( although hire�cars are included for Padua ) but for the other cities either private transfers can be prebooked by us or details of public transport ( cheaper option ) are provided with your tickets and holiday documentation .
Opera and cultural events in Italy We can book opera , ballet and concerts for you at any Italian city to coincide with your stay . Likewise entrance tickets to museums and exhibitions can be arranged by us for you in advance .
Private sightseeing in Italy Let us book you a private guide for an Italian city so that you can learn more about the aspects of the city that really interest you .
Restaurant reservations Let us make restaurant reservations for you in advance of your arrival .
Italian street scene
The cities of Italy are some of the most magical in Europe
Florence
The Ponte Vecchio in Florence
Venice
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