Travel Review: Italy Tour, Florence, Tuscany, Venice, Chianti, Murano Glass Making, Uffizi Gallery, Cooking Lesson, Art & History

Our trip to Venice and Florence was fantastic! Before we left our travel agent interviewed us as to what our travel preferences are and our interests, tastes, budget, etc. Then we left the planning in her capable hands. We reviewed her initial itinerary and revised a few times.  She was always available either by phone or email, despite our differences in time zones. Salvatore booked our flights and our agent did the rest, booking hotels, a cooking class, tour guides, drivers, etc. She even got us concert tickets. We wanted to have some free time to relax and explore on our own and we definitely had that.  All of the tour guides were very professional & knowledgeable about the area, history and art history. Our day driving around Chianti with our guide was exceptionally beautiful.  I can't decide whether it was prettier in Chianti or in Venice, but what a decision to have to make!