Start this Italian adventure with a week in Venice, taking in the sights and sounds of this remarkable and magical city - with daytrips out to the lagoon islands, further afield to Padua, Verona and Vicenza.

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8 nights

It's an easy train ride to Bologna from Venice, where you can explore this quintessentially Italian city and enjoy some of the renowned cuisine of Italy (Bologna, after all, is the birthplace of lasagna and tortellini). Take a few daytrips out to nearby Parma, Ravenna and Ferrara.

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8 nights

From Bologna, catch the train south to the renaissance capital of Florence. Wander the streets of this intense town and see some of the world's most important art - Michelangelo's iconic David, and masterpieces at the Uffizi Gallery. With a daytrip out to nearby Siena (take the bus over the train), you will end this magical Italian tour in style.

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4 nights

Florence has a small airport but it does the trick. Fly first to Frankfurt and then transfer to your flight back home.