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 St. Peter's Square Tiber River Caius Cestius Pyramid Aurelian Walls Caracalla Baths Circus Maximus Arch of Constantine Colosseum 
- Day 3
Rome - Pisa - Florence
Your day starts with a drive through Tuscany's countryside, where you'll see rolling hills and vineyards spread across the landscape. The first stop is Pisa, and you'll take a mini-train ride to reach the Square of Miracles where the Leaning Tower stands. After exploring that area, you'll head east toward Florence. By late afternoon or evening, you'll arrive in Florence and get settled into your accommodation in this Renaissance capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Eur Parco Dei Medici), Hotel (Wyndham Garden Florence)
Included Activities
- Mini-train ride to Square of Miracles in Pisa
- View the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Optional Activities
- Culinary experience in Tuscan countryside with traditional dishes and wine
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Square of Miracles 
- 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 Piazza Santa Croce Signoria Square Palazzo Vecchio Loggia dei Lanzi Duomo Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistry - Day 5
Florence - Verona - Venice Area
You'll travel north across the Po River to reach Verona, the city famous for the Romeo and Juliet story. There's time to check out the ancient Roman Arena, which once hosted gladiator fights and now holds festivals and concerts throughout the year. You can browse shops along Via Mazzini or walk through the cobblestone streets in the older part of town. From there, you'll continue toward the Venice area for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wyndham Garden Florence), Hotel (Hotel Poppi)
Included Activities
- Visit the ancient Roman Arena in Verona
Optional Activities
- Shop on Via Mazzini in Verona
- Wander cobblestone streets of Verona city center
- Evening boat ride on Giudecca Canal
- Dinner in local restaurant
- Visit St. Mark's Square at night
Landmarks Roman Arena of Verona St. Mark's Square Giudecca Canal 
- 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 St. Mark's Square Venetian Glassblowing Workshop - Day 7
Venice
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
