Itinerary
- Day 1
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel St. Martin, Rome), Hotel (St. Martin, Rome)
Included Activities
- Visit Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Explore Circus Maximus
- Visit Arch of Constantine
- Guided visit of the Colosseum
Optional Activities
- Visit the Pantheon
- Explore fountains and piazzas of Rome
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica Circus Maximus Arch of Constantine Colosseum Pantheon - Day 3
Rome to Pisa to Santa Margherita Ligure
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure)
Included Activities
- View Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles
- See cathedral and baptistery in Pisa
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Pisa Baptistery - Day 4
Cinque Terre - Monterosso - Portofino - Santa Margherita Ligure
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure)
Included Activities
- Visit Cinque Terre UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Boat trip to fishing village (weather permitting)
- Explore Monterosso
- Visit Portofino village
Landmarks Cinque Terre Monterosso Portofino - Day 5
Santa Margherita Ligure to Lake Maggiore
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno)
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Isola Bella and explore palace and gardens
Landmarks Lake Maggiore Isola Bella - Day 6
Lake Maggiore to Venice
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice)
Landmarks Soave - Day 7
Venice
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice)
Included Activities
- Private boat cruise through Venice's canals
- Visit St Mark's Square
- See Bridge of Sighs and Doge's Palace
- Traditional gondola serenade
- Glass blowing workshop experience
Landmarks St Mark's Square Bridge of Sighs Doge's Palace St Mark's Basilica - Day 8
Venice to Florence
- Meals
- Breakfast, 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)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to San Gimignano medieval town
Landmarks San Gimignano - Day 9
Florence
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Florence Novoli)
Included Activities
- Leatherwork and gold demonstration
- Explore Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Visit Accademia Gallery to view Michelangelo's David
- Guided walk past cathedral, bell tower and baptistery
- Relaxed stroll with Travel Director and Italian treat at local cafe
- Optional Tuscan dinner with regional wines
Landmarks Accademia Gallery Florence Cathedral Giotto's Campanile Florence Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio - Day 10
Florence to Pompeii to Sorrento
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Isabella, Sorrento)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Pompeii's preserved streets
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius - Day 11
Sorrento to Capri
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Isabella, Sorrento)
Included Activities
- Boat crossing to Isle of Capri
- Explore Capri town with Local Expert
- Funicular railway descent to port
Optional Activities
- Explore Amalfi Coast
Landmarks Capri Marina Grande - Day 12
Sorrento to Matera to Alberobello
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, Alberobello)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Matera Sassi
Landmarks Matera Sassi di Matera - Day 13
Alberobello
- Meals
- Breakfast, 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 trulli of Alberobello with Local Expert
Landmarks Alberobello - Day 14
Alberobello to Sicily (Taormina)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baia Taormina, Marina di Forza D’Agrò)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing at Straits of Messina
- Visit Greek Theatre in Taormina with Local Expert
Landmarks Straits of Messina Taormina Greek Theatre - Day 15
Taormina to Palermo
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Federico II Central Palace, Palermo)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Mount Etna with dramatic volcanic landscapes and panoramic views
Landmarks Mount Etna - Day 16
Palermo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Regional Sicilian cuisine and wine at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Palace, Palermo), Hotel (Federico II Central Palace, Palermo)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Palermo with Local Expert
- Visit Palermo Cathedral
- Visit Palatine Chapel in Palace of the Normans
Optional Activities
- Visit Teatro Massimo opera house
- Visit historic street market
Landmarks Palermo Cathedral Palatine Chapel Palace of the Normans Teatro Massimo - Day 17
Palermo
- Meals
- Breakfast
