Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Check into your hotel in Rome and you'll have the afternoon and evening to yourself. Use the CosmosGO app to wander around the city at whatever pace works for you. Later tonight, you'll meet your Tour Director and the rest of the group.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Eur Parco Dei Medici)
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome at your own pace using the CosmosGO app
- Day 2
Rome
Start the day at St. Peter's Square with a local guide who'll walk you through Rome's main landmarks. From there, you'll drive past the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, and the Caracalla Baths. Then it's time to walk from Circus Maximus all the way to the Arch of Constantine and finally the Colosseum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Eur Parco Dei Medici)
Included Activities
- Introduction to Rome's landmarks from St. Peter's Square with Local Guide
- Drive along the Tiber River, Caius Cestius Pyramid, Aurelian Walls, and Caracalla Baths
- Walking tour from Circus Maximus to Arch of Constantine to Colosseum
Landmarks/POIs St. Peter's Square Tiber River Caius Cestius Pyramid Aurelian Walls Caracalla Baths Circus Maximus Arch of Constantine Colosseum - Day 3
Rome to Florence
Head out through Tuscany's countryside with all those rolling hills, cypress trees, vineyards, and olive groves along the way. Stop in Pisa for a mini-train ride to the Square of Miracles to see the Leaning Tower. After that, continue east toward Florence. There's an optional culinary experience available if you want to try authentic Tuscan dishes and wine out in the countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Eur Parco Dei Medici), Hotel (Wyndham Garden Florence)
Included Activities
- Mini-train ride in Pisa to Square of Miracles and Leaning Tower
Optional Activities
- Culinary experience in the Tuscan countryside with authentic traditional dishes and wine
Landmarks/POIs Square of Miracles Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 4
Florence
Walk through Florence with a guide who'll show you the main attractions including Piazza Santa Croce, Signoria Square, and the 13th-century Palazzo Vecchio. You'll also see the Loggia dei Lanzi, and then head to the Duomo to check out Giotto's Gothic Bell Tower and the Baptistry with its famous bronze door called the Gate of Paradise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wyndham Garden Florence)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence
- Visit to Piazza Santa Croce
- Visit to Signoria Square
- Visit to 13th-century Palazzo Vecchio
- Visit to Loggia dei Lanzi
- Visit to Duomo with Giotto's Gothic Bell Tower
- Visit to Baptistry with Gate of Paradise
Landmarks/POIs Piazza Santa Croce Signoria Square Palazzo Vecchio Loggia dei Lanzi Duomo Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistry - Day 5
Florence to Venice
Head north across the Po River to Verona, the city from Romeo and Juliet. The ancient Roman Arena there still hosts festivals and concerts if you want to see it. Spend time shopping on Via Mazzini or walking the cobblestone streets. Later, travel toward Venice. An optional evening boat ride on the Giudecca Canal with dinner and a nighttime visit to St. Mark's Square is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wyndham Garden Florence), Hotel (Hotel Poppi)
Included Activities
- Visit to Roman Arena in Verona
Optional Activities
- Explore Via Mazzini in Verona
- Wander the cobblestone streets of Verona city center
- Evening boat ride on Giudecca Canal with dinner in local restaurant and St. Mark's Square at night
Landmarks/POIs Roman Arena Via Mazzini Giudecca Canal St. Mark's Square - Day 6
Venice
Spend the day in Venice exploring its canals, gondolas, bridges, palaces, and squares. You'll take a boat ride to St. Mark's Square and visit a Venetian glassblowing workshop as part of the included orientation. After that, you'll have free time to wander around, grab a cappuccino or spritz at a café, or sign up for optional excursions if something interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Poppi)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to Venetian glassblowing workshop
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice at leisure
- Optional excursions in Venice
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Venetian Glassblowing Workshop - Day 7
Venice
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
