“You may have the universe if I may have Italy.” – Giuseppe Verdi

Every heart beats for this capsule of bygone and changing times. Italy’s extraordinarily diverse culture, art and food have left an unforgettable mark on many. And now the Italian Dream is yours! Why not visit both Florence and Venice in this fantastic twin-centre break? How? As your god of Mercury, we make the arrangements. 

During this twin centre holiday, you will start your journey with two night stay in Florence. This city is  magnetic, romantic and busy. Its urban fabric has hardly changed since  the Renaissance, its narrow streets evoke a thousand tales, and its food  and wine are so wonderful that you will return time and time again and  still will not have enough. You will see glorious architecture, such as the Duomo of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore designed by Brunelleschi, and the Basilica of San Lorenzo, one of the oldest churches in the city.

In Florence, your stay will be at the 4 star Hotel Torre Guelfa Palazzo Acciaiuoli. Just 100 m from Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery you will find this elegant hotel, set in a delightful, 13th-century building. Set in the heart of historic Florence, Hotel Torre Guelfa Palazzo Acciaiuoli mixes old-world charm with modern facilities. Its tower, the tallest in Florence, gives you a unique view over the city and the surrounding hills. Relax with a glass of wine on the terrace after a busy day in Florence.

Next, enjoy train transfer to the floating city of Venice. Just 2.5 hours away by train, soak in the rolling Tuscan countryside, past rows of grapes standing to attention, and pretty, medieval hillside towns and villages telling the story of Italy’s history. Water meets art in Venice, a city made up of 118 islands, with an incredible array of museums and art galleries. Colonnaded squares, domes and arches can be seen while on a sleek motorboat or during a gondola ride that will carry visitors through the city’s main waterways. Sample the fresh seafood featured on every restaurant menu, or enjoy a piece of chocolate salami with a strong coffee.

Luxury, art and relaxation await you in the bright, airy spaces of the Liassidi Palace, a 4-star boutique hotel in the historic centre of Venice, situated in a rare peaceful spot within walking distance of Piazza San Marco. Inside the restored Gothic palazzo of ‘Zorzi dalle Colonne Storte‘ on the border between the Castello and San Marco districts, you’ll experience the romantic atmosphere of a former Venetian residence, its spacious rooms adorned with magnificent oil-on-canvas reproductions of the famous masterpieces that represent the essence of art history from the last century. The irrepressible charm of Venice endures in all its glory at the Liassidi Palace Hotel, ready to entice you with a dream holiday steeped in the art and music of the city.

Add extra night in Florence or Venice from £30 per person per night

Add 2 nights and train transfer in Rome from £85 per person per night