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
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel St. Martin, Rome), Hotel (St. Martin, Rome)
Included Activities
- Visit Vatican Museums with guided exploration
- View Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
- See St. Peter's Basilica dome
- Visit Circus Maximus
- View Arch of Constantine
- Guided visit of the Colosseum
Optional Activities
- Explore the Pantheon
- Browse 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 - Day 3
Rome to Pisa to Santa Margherita Ligure
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure)
Included Activities
- Guided viewing of Leaning Tower in Square of Miracles
- View cathedral and baptistery with mosaics and marble designs
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Pisa Baptistery - Day 4
Santa Margherita Ligure to Cinque Terre to Portofino
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure)
Included Activities
- Boat approach to one of the Cinque Terre fishing villages
- Exploration of Monterosso medieval quarter or sandy beach
- Visit to Portofino with guided exploration of coloured houses and harbour
Landmarks Cinque Terre Monterosso Portofino 
- Day 5
Santa Margherita Ligure to Lake Maggiore
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno)
Optional Activities
- Cruise to Isola Bella to explore palace and Italian gardens
Landmarks Lake Maggiore Isola Bella - Day 6
Lake Maggiore to Venice
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice)
- Day 7
Venice
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice)
Included Activities
- Private boat cruise through Venice's canals past historic buildings
- Stroll to St Mark's Square and Bridge of Sighs
- Explore Doge's Palace area
- Traditional gondola ride with serenade
- Glassblowing workshop experience with artisan demonstration
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Bridge of Sighs Doge's Palace St. Mark's Basilica Giudecca Canal - Day 8
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)
Optional Activities
- Visit hilltop town of San Gimignano with medieval towers
Landmarks San Gimignano 
- Day 9
Florence
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Florence Novoli)
Included Activities
- Leatherwork and gold artisan demonstration
- Guided walk past marble cathedral, bell tower, and baptistery with Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise
- Explore Piazza della Signoria and Renaissance sculptures
Optional Activities
- Visit Accademia Gallery to view Michelangelo's David
- Relaxed stroll with Travel Director and Italian treat at local cafe
- Traditional Tuscan dinner with regional wines including Chianti
Landmarks Accademia Gallery Florence Cathedral Florence Bell Tower Florence Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio - Day 10
Florence to Pompeii to Sorrento
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Isabella, Sorrento)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through preserved streets of Pompeii with Local Expert
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius - Day 11
Sorrento to Capri
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Isabella, Sorrento)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise to Capri across the Bay of Naples
- Guided exploration of Capri town and narrow alleyways
- Funicular railway descent to port
Optional Activities
- Explore the 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's Sassi troglodyte dwellings and rock-carved churches
Landmarks Sassi di Matera Alberobello - Day 13
Alberobello
- Meals
- Dinner (Freshly prepared Farm-to-Table meal 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 UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Alberobello - Day 14
Alberobello to Calabria to Taormina, Sicily
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baia Taormina, Marina di Forza D’Agrò)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing of Straits of Messina
- Guided visit to Taormina's ancient Greek Theatre
Landmarks Straits of Messina Taormina Greek Theatre Mount Etna - Day 15
Taormina to Palermo, Sicily
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Federico II Central Palace, Palermo)
Optional Activities
- Mount Etna excursion with volcanic landscape exploration and panoramic views
Landmarks Mount Etna - Day 16
Palermo, Sicily
- Meals
- 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
- Guided exploration of Palermo Cathedral
- Visit to Palatine Chapel in Palace of the Normans
Landmarks Palermo Cathedral Palatine Chapel Palace of the Normans - Day 17
Palermo
