Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll land at Rome's Fiumicino or Ciampino Airport where a private driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Check-in happens from 2:00 PM onward, so you've got the rest of the day open. Grab an espresso at a local café, take a walk through a nearby piazza, and get a feel for Rome at your own pace.
- Start point
- Roma, Rome, Italy (Pick-up Transfer from Airports)
Optional Activities
- Casual exploration of Rome
- Stroll through nearby piazza
- First glimpse of the Eternal City
- Day 2
Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence
Early departure by luxury coach heading north through the countryside. The first stop is Assisi, a medieval hilltop town with ancient walls where you'll have time to wander around. After that, drive to Siena to check out the cobblestone streets and Piazza del Campo, which is one of Europe's most beautiful squares. Then you'll continue to Florence, check in, and sit down for an included dinner before the evening settles in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Raffaello)
Included Activities
- Coach travel from Rome to Assisi, Siena, and Florence
- Free exploration of Assisi
Optional Activities
- Visit to the Basilica of St. Francis (UNESCO World Heritage site) to view Giotto and Cimabue frescoes
- Exploration of Siena's Gothic architecture
- Wandering Siena's cobblestone streets
- Lunch in Assisi or Siena (not included)
Landmarks Basilica of St. Francis Piazza del Campo 
- Day 3
Florence
Following breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Florence's Renaissance sites. You'll see the Piazza del Duomo with its marble cathedral and Brunelleschi's dome, walk through the Baptistery with its bronze doors, check out Piazza della Signoria where the Palazzo Vecchio and Michelangelo's David replica stand, and finish at the Basilica of Santa Croce where Michelangelo and Galileo are buried. Lunch is included at a traditional Tuscan restaurant on the piazza. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic lunch at a traditional Tuscan restaurant in the historic Piazza Santa Croce)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Raffaello)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Florence's Renaissance landmarks
- Visit to Piazza del Duomo
- Visit to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Visit to Baptistery
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
- Visit to Palazzo Vecchio (exterior/viewing)
- Visit to Basilica of Santa Croce
- Authentic lunch at a traditional Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce
Optional Activities
- Visit to the Uffizi Gallery (optional excursion)
Landmarks Piazza del Duomo Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio Basilica of Santa Croce Uffizi Gallery 
- Day 4
Florence to Bologna to Venice (Mestre)
After breakfast in Florence, head north by coach to Bologna, known for its medieval towers and covered porticoes. A guided walking tour starts at Piazza Malpighi and moves through the porticoes toward Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore, where you'll see the Neptune fountain and Basilica of San Petronio. You'll walk past lively food markets and street food stalls, then have an included light lunch with regional specialties. Later, continue to Venice and check into your hotel in Mestre for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at a carefully selected local eatery with authentic regional specialties), Snack (Street food experience in Bologna's lively food markets)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bologna's historic center
- Visit to Piazza Malpighi
- Walk through Bologna's porticoes
- Visit to Piazza del Nettuno
- Visit to Piazza Maggiore
- Visit to Neptune fountain
- Visit to Palazzo del Podestà
- Visit to Basilica of San Petronio
- Exploration of Bologna's food markets
- Street food experience
- Light lunch at a local eatery with authentic regional specialties
Landmarks Piazza Malpighi Piazza del Nettuno Piazza Maggiore Neptune fountain Palazzo del Podestà Basilica of San Petronio 
- Day 5
Venice
After breakfast, transfer to St. Mark's Square to begin your time in Venice. A guided walking tour covers the square, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs connecting the palace to the prisons. Then you'll experience something quintessentially Venetian: sipping a Spritz or Prosecco while trying cicchetti (Venetian tapas). The afternoon is free to wander through Venice's canals and back streets before returning to your hotel in Mestre.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Traditional Venetian aperitivo with classic Spritz or sparkling Prosecco and cicchetti (Venetian tapas))
Included Activities
- Transfer to St. Mark's Square
- Guided walking tour of Venice
- Exploration of St. Mark's Square
- Visit to Doge's Palace
- Crossing of the Bridge of Sighs
- Traditional Venetian aperitivo experience with Spritz or Prosecco and cicchetti (Venetian tapas)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to the island of Burano and glass-blowing haven of Murano
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano Murano 
- Day 6
Venice to Montepulciano to Rome
After breakfast, depart from Piazzale Roma heading south through Tuscany's rolling hills. Stop in Montepulciano, a hilltop medieval town known for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine. Walk its steep, narrow streets and visit a local cantina to sample the wine if you're interested. An included lunch features authentic regional cooking paired with local wines. You'll have free time after to take in the Tuscan countryside before heading back to Rome in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a typical Tuscan restaurant with authentic regional flavors paired with local wines)
Included Activities
- Coach travel from Venice to Montepulciano and Rome
- Exploration of Montepulciano
- Lunch at a typical Tuscan restaurant with authentic regional flavors and local wines
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at a local cantina in Montepulciano
Landmarks Montepulciano Val di Chiana 
- Day 7
Rome
After breakfast, head to the Vatican for an included guided tour covering the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Square. With skip-the-line access, you'll move past the long queues and explore the Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Geographical Maps, and Raphael's Rooms before seeing Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes and Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. The tour ends at St. Peter's Square where you'll see the basilica's exterior. The rest of your day is open to explore Rome.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums with skip-the-line access
- Visit to Gallery of Tapestries
- Visit to Gallery of Geographical Maps
- Visit to Raphael's Rooms
- Visit to Sistine Chapel
- Visit to St. Peter's Square
- Visit to exterior of St. Peter's Basilica
Optional Activities
- Optional afternoon tour: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (3 hours) - $95 USD
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Square St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill - Day 8
Rome to Sorrento
Early departure from Rome at 7:00 AM heading south on the Highway of the Sun. You'll watch the landscape shift from Lazio into Campania, with views of the Amalfi Coast's dramatic cliffs and colorful villages rising above the Mediterranean. Arrive in Sorrento, a cliff-top town known for lemon groves, vibrant piazzas, and artisan ceramic and woodwork. After checking in, the afternoon is yours to walk along Corso Italia, visit historic churches, or relax with sea views. Dinner is included at your hotel in the evening (smart casual dress).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner (smart casual dress code))
Included Activities
- Coach travel from Rome to Sorrento
- Hotel dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion along the Amalfi Coast
- Exploration of Corso Italia
- Discovery of historic churches
- Relaxation at sea views
Landmarks Sorrento Amalfi Coast 
- Day 9
Sorrento - Capri
After breakfast, transfer to the port and board a boat to Capri. Once there, take a smaller rowboat to the Blue Grotto (if weather allows), where sunlight filters through an underwater opening creating an ethereal blue effect. Back on the island, you have free time to have lunch at a seaside trattoria, visit the Piazzetta in Capri town for shopping, or take a bus to Anacapri for views from Monte Solaro. Reconvene at the port in the afternoon for the scenic boat ride back to Sorrento. The evening is free for dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Capri
- Blue Grotto experience (weather and sea conditions permitting)
- Return boat transfer from Capri to Sorrento
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a seaside trattoria (not included)
- Visit to Piazzetta in Capri town
- Shopping at boutiques
- Visit to Anacapri
- Views from Monte Solaro
Landmarks Capri Marina Grande Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra) Piazzetta Anacapri Monte Solaro 
- Day 10
Sorrento - Pompeii - Rome
Following a final breakfast in Sorrento, take some free time to stroll through its lemon-scented streets and pick up artisanal souvenirs if you like. Early afternoon marks the start of the journey back toward Rome with an unforgettable stop at the Archaeological Site of Pompeii. A professional local guide and skip-the-line access let you walk through cobbled streets preserved by Mount Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption. You'll see ancient bakeries with petrified loaves, elegant villas with intricate mosaics, and get insight into how Romans actually lived. Drive back to Rome, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach travel from Sorrento to Pompeii and Rome
- Guided tour of Archaeological Site of Pompeii with skip-the-line access
- Personal audio headset experience at Pompeii
Optional Activities
- Free time in Sorrento for shopping and exploration
Landmarks Archaeological Site of Pompeii Mount Vesuvius - Day 11
Rome
Have one last Italian breakfast at your hotel and reflect on the past ten days. When ready, a comfortable transfer takes you to Rome's Fiumicino or Ciampino Airport for your departure flight, ending the tour services.
- End point
- Roma, Rome, Italy (Drop-off transfers to Rome airports)
- Meals
- Breakfast
