Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a uniquely Roman restaurant, offering a perfect exploration of Lazio's typical flavours)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel St. Martin, Rome), Hotel (St. Martin, Rome)
- Day 2
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel St. Martin, Rome), Hotel (St. Martin, Rome)
Included Activities
- Visit the Vatican Museums and witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel
- Guided visit of the Colosseum with Local Expert
- Explore Rome's Circus Maximus, once the largest stadium in ancient Rome
- Visit the Arch of Constantine, a triumphal monument built to celebrate Emperor Constantine's victory
- See Palatine Hill, the most central of Rome's seven hills and legendary founding site of the city
Optional Activities
- Continue exploration to the Pantheon
- Explore fountains and piazzas of Rome's vibrant street life
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica Circus Maximus Arch of Constantine Colosseum Pantheon Palatine Hill - Day 3
Rome to Santa Margherita Ligure
Rome to Santa Margherita Ligure- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure)
Included Activities
- View the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles with Local Expert
- See the splendid cathedral of Pisa decorated with mosaics and marble designs
- View the baptistery of Pisa bristling with marble spines
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Pisa Baptistery Square of Miracles - Day 4
Santa Margherita Ligure
Santa Margherita Ligure- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure)
Included Activities
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre with dedicated time to explore one of the charming fishing villages
- Approach one of the fishing villages by boat with Local Expert (weather permitting)
- Visit Monterosso and explore the medieval quarter or popular sandy beach
- Visit Portofino fishing village and admire the coloured houses and yachts moored in the harbour
Landmarks Cinque Terre Monterosso Portofino - Day 5
Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno)
Included Activities
- Experience the charming traditional social ritual of la passeggiata in the Italian Lake District
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Isola Bella to explore the palace and admire the stunning and immaculate Italian style gardens
Landmarks Lake Maggiore Baveno Isola Bella - Day 6
Baveno to Venice
Baveno to Venice- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice)
Landmarks Soave Padua - Day 7
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice)
Included Activities
- Travel by boat along the Giudecca Canal as your Travel Director gives an orientation to Venice
- Pass 13th to 18th-century palazzi, the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Square, an iconic introduction to the city from the water
- Stroll along the waterfront passing the iconic Bridge of Sighs and the majestic Doge's Palace
- Visit and admire the grandeur of the Basilica of St Mark's Square
- Glide through Venice's canals on an iconic gondola ride, passing beneath historic bridges and past elegant palaces
- Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters at a Venetian glassblowing workshop
- Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices dating back to the 15th century
Landmarks St Mark's Square St Mark's Basilica Bridge of Sighs Doge's Palace Giudecca Canal - Day 8
Venice to Florence
Venice to Florence- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina steak dinner paired with delicious local wine, a specialty not to be missed)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Florence Novoli)
Included Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Bistecca alla Fiorentina paired with local wine
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to San Gimignano, a hilltop medieval town known for its towers and charm
Landmarks San Gimignano - Day 9
Florence
Florence- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Florence Novoli)
Included Activities
- Leatherwork and gold demonstration showcasing artisan traditions
- Guided walk past Florence's marble cathedral, bell tower, and baptistery (Insight Choice option)
Optional Activities
- Visit Accademia Gallery to view Michelangelo's David statue (Insight Choice option)
- Relaxed stroll with Travel Director and Italian treat at local café (Insight Choice option)
- Optional Experience: Traditional Tuscan dinner paired with regional wines including Chianti
Landmarks Accademia Gallery Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore) Giotto's Campanile (Bell Tower) Baptistery of San Giovanni Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio - Day 10
Florence to Sorrento
Florence to Sorrento- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Isabella, Sorrento)
Included Activities
- Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of Pompeii, frozen in time since the first century
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius - Day 11
Sorrento
Sorrento- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Isabella, Sorrento)
Included Activities
- Cruise by jetfoil to Capri through beautiful blue Mediterranean waters
- Explore Capri town with your Local Expert and see the whitewashed houses, winding alleyways, small cafes, fashionable boutiques and artisans studios
Optional Activities
- Explore the Amalfi Coast
Landmarks Capri Marina Grande - Day 12
Sorrento to Alberobello
Sorrento to Alberobello- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, Alberobello)
Included Activities
- With your Local Expert explore the town of Matera with an in-depth guided exploration of the extraordinary Sassi, ancient troglodyte dwellings and churches dug out of the rock
Landmarks Sassi di Matera Alberobello - Day 13
Alberobello
Alberobello- Meals
- Dinner (Freshly prepared Farm-to-Table dinner featuring recipes and flavours typical of the region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, Alberobello)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of the Trulli of Alberobello UNESCO World Heritage Site with Local Expert
- Farm-to-Table dinner featuring traditional regional recipes and local cuisine
Landmarks Trulli of Alberobello - Day 14
Alberobello to Sicily
Alberobello to Sicily- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baia Taormina, Marina di Forza D’Agrò)
Included Activities
- Cross the Straights of Messina to Sicily by ferry
- Visit Taormina's ancient amphitheatre with your Local Expert, carved from honey-coloured stone and set high on the cliff, framing views of the Ionian Sea and the distant rise of Mount Etna
Landmarks Straits of Messina Greek Theatre of Taormina Taormina Mount Etna - Day 15
Taormina to Palermo
Taormina to Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Federico II Central Palace, Palermo)
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to majestic Mt. Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, where you'll journey through dramatic volcanic landscapes and enjoy spectacular panoramic views
Landmarks Mount Etna - Day 16
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Experience local customs as you delve into tantalising flavours and rustic dishes served with local wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Palace, Palermo), Hotel (Federico II Central Palace, Palermo)
Included Activities
- Explore Palermo with your Local Expert
- Visit Palermo Cathedral to appreciate its Arab-Norman, Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical influences
- Visit the Palatine Chapel in the Palace of the Normans, where golden mosaics reveal Sicily's layered Byzantine, Arab and Norman heritage
Optional Activities
- Visit Teatro Massimo, Italy's largest opera house
- Visit a historic street market where vendors' traditional abbanniati calls animate daily trade
Landmarks Palermo Cathedral Palace of the Normans Palatine Chapel Teatro Massimo - Day 17
Depart Palermo
Depart Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast
