Teens-First Adventures: Classic Italy
From Venice to Rome in ten days. Canals, quad bikes, gladiator VR.
Journey highlights
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Hunting iconic movie locations through Venice's canals with a local insider, from Spider-Man's Rialto Bridge to Casino Royale's Piazza San Marco
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Exclusive after-hours visit to the Doge's Palace with a private guide, exploring Gothic architecture and Tintoretto masterpieces without the crowds
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City-wide Renaissance treasure hunt through Florence, decoding clues linked to Dante, da Vinci and Michelangelo across monuments and frescoes
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Tearing across rugged Tuscan trails and rolling hills on quad bikes, past vineyards, olive groves and medieval hilltop villages
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Venice opens like a film set. Hunt down iconic movie locations from Spider-Man to Casino Royale, recreating scenes and shooting TikToks at the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. Glide through hidden canals by gondola, watch Murano glassblowers transform fire into art, and wander Burano's rainbow streets. After hours, the Doge's Palace becomes yours alone, revealing Gothic architecture without the crowds.
Florence hands you the map and steps back. A city-wide treasure hunt sends you chasing clues linked to Dante, da Vinci, and Michelangelo, decoding secrets on monuments and frescoes. Then it's hands-on: paint your own fresco using ancient techniques, mixing pigments and applying colour to fresh plaster. The Ferrari Museum in Maranello brings speed and legend, with F1 simulators and the option to ride shotgun with a pro driver on the track.
Tuscany turns wild. Teens take over the kitchen, preparing traditional dishes and handmade pasta under a chef's guidance while parents relax. Then quad bikes rip across rugged trails and rolling hills, discovering the landscape from a whole new angle. Forest bathing follows, a mindful walk through Castelvecchio Reserve that slows everything down.
Rome delivers the finale. Street food lunch from a vintage minivan, sunset touring in classic Ape cars, and a VR-powered gladiator experience inside the Colosseum that brings ancient engineering to life.
Experiences on this tour
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View ExperienceFerrari Museum pit stop
Pit stop at the world's most iconic motor museum. Discover Ferrari legend, sleek racing cars and cutting-edge design. Level up your experience in an F1 driving simulator or real ride with professional driver on track.
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View ExperienceStreet food tour in a vintage minivan
Hop aboard vintage minivan for street food lunch on the move, sampling authentic Roman flavours while cruising iconic streets.
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View ExperiencePaint your own fresco
A hands-on fresco painting workshop learning ancient techniques. Mix pigments, apply colour to fresh plaster, compose mini fresco. Take home one-of-a-kind artwork reflecting Florence history and personal creativity.
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View ExperienceForest bathing in Castelvecchio Reserve
A slow, mindful walk through Castelvecchio Reserve with forest-bathing expert. Immerse in nature's sights and sounds. Afterwards journal, sketch, reflect deeply to connect with experience.
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View ExperienceVenice as your film set
: Hunt iconic movie locations from Spider-Man to Casino Royale. Recreate scenes, shoot TikToks at Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. Creative challenges, collective movie trailer.
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View ExperienceAfter-hours at Doge's Palace
Exclusive after-hours visit of Doge's Palace with private guide. Venetian Gothic architecture without crowds. Walk through Golden Staircase, Council Chambers, Bridge of Sighs, Tintoretto masterpieces.
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View ExperienceTreasure hunt through Florence
City-wide treasure hunt following clues linked to Dante, da Vinci, Michelangelo. Solve puzzles, decode secret messages, uncover hidden symbols on monuments and frescoes. Florence becomes giant Renaissance puzzle.
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View ExperienceCicchetti crawl at Rialto
Near Rialto Bridge, explore the bustling market packed with colours, sounds, fresh produce. Stop at traditional bars for bite-sized Venetian cicchetti snacks bursting with flavour.
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View ExperiencePrivate Gondola ride
Private 30-minute gondola ride through Venice's enchanting canals. Glide past elegant palazzos, arched bridges, hidden corners. Timeless Venetian experience at water level.
Our Teen-First Adventures include:
- Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination and your own private, English-speaking local guides
- Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
- Entrance to must-see local sites
- Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
Hotels on this Tour
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View AccommodationBorgo Pignano
Cocooned in 750 acres of organic farmlands, landscaped gardens and rolling Tuscan countryside, Borgo Pignano is housed in an 18th century villa, cottages and farmhouses with exceptional views and one of the most picturesque pools imaginable.
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View AccommodationJW Marriott Venice
Located on its own private island and boasting a Michelin-starred restaurant, JW Marriott Venice provides a peaceful and luxurious retreat from the hustle and bustle of Venice, while only 20 minutes from St Mark's Square.
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View AccommodationCasa Monti
Tucked away in the charming Monti district, just moments from the grandeur of Colosseum, Casa Monti offers a distinctive blend of Italian elegance and homey comfort. Perfect for those seeking an intimate and refined escape!
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View AccommodationCollegio alla Querce
A refined hillside retreat with 83 elegant rooms and suites, Collegio alla Querce pairs Duomo views and lush gardens with a spa, pool and easy access to Florence’s cultural highlights and the Tuscan countryside.
When to visit
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Italy enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate. Summers (from June to September) are hot and dry with temperatures often soaring to 37°C. High humidity is also common, particularly in July and August. Winter tends to be moderate, at least by northern European standards, with temperatures averaging around 10°C to 15°C between December and February. Spring (March to June) and early autumn (September and October) are the best times to visit Rome, with lovely blue skies and mild temperatures. November and December are the two wettest months.
We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itineraryis a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you. Call us on 212 372 7009 to start planning your holiday.
