Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Assisi)
Included Activities
- Visit Assisi and Basilica of St. Francis
- Explore Siena and Piazza del Campo
- Arrive and check-in in Florence
Landmarks Basilica of St. Francis Piazza del Campo 
- Day 2
Florence
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit the Duomo
- Visit Giotto's bell tower
- Visit the Baptistery with famous bronze doors
- Explore Piazza della Signoria
- Visit Palazzo Vecchio
- Visit Santa Croce
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pisa for tour of the Square of Miracles and Leaning Tower
Landmarks Duomo Giotto's Campanile Baptistery of Florence Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio Santa Croce Leaning Tower of Pisa Square of Miracles 
- Day 3
Bologna - Venice
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at a local eatery sampling authentic Bologna culinary flavors)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bologna city center starting at Piazza Malpighi
- Visit Piazza del Nettuno
- Visit Piazza Maggiore
- View Palazzo Podestà
- Visit Basilica of San Petronio
- Street food experience exploring medieval streets and markets
- Light lunch at local eatery in Bologna
- Coach transfer to Venice (Mestre)
Landmarks Piazza Malpighi Piazza del Nettuno Piazza Maggiore Palazzo Podestà Basilica of San Petronio - Day 4
Venice
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Cicchetti (Venetian tapas) and light lunch)
Included Activities
- Water taxi to St. Mark's Square
- Visit Doge's Palace exterior
- See Bridge of Sighs
- Venetian spritz or prosecco tasting with tour leader
- Cicchetti (Venetian tapas) sampling and light lunch
- Afternoon leisure exploring Venice's canals
- Return to hotel by water taxi and local bus
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs 
- Day 5
Montepulciano - Rome
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Tuscan lunch at local restaurant in Montepulciano)
Included Activities
- Travel to Montepulciano
- Included lunch at local restaurant in Montepulciano
- Afternoon exploration of Montepulciano at own pace
- Coach transfer to Rome
Landmarks Montepulciano - Day 6
Rome
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning tour of Vatican Museums
- Visit Raphael's Rooms
- Visit Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line access
Optional Activities
- Ancient Rome tour including visits to Colosseum and museums (Accademia Gallery or Uffizi Gallery) - pre-booking advised
Landmarks Vatican Museums Raphael's Rooms Sistine Chapel Colosseum - Day 7
Rome
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tours in Rome or surrounding areas
- Day 8
Sorrento
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic transfer through Italian countryside to Sorrento
- Explore Sorrento's streets, shops, and landmarks at own pace
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Excursion along the Amalfi Coast
- Day 9
Sorrento
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Capri island
- Visit Blue Grotto on small rowboat (weather permitting)
- Free time exploring Capri at own pace
- Return transfer to Sorrento
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Blue Grotto 
- Day 10
Pompeii - Naples
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Professional guided walking tour of Pompeii
- Explore preserved ruins of ancient Pompeii
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius 
- Day 11
Palermo
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to hotel in Palermo
- Dinner at hotel
- Day 12
Monreale
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning excursion to Monreale
- Visit Cathedral of Monreale
- Shopping for local delicacessen and souvenirs
- Return to Palermo
- Walking tour of Palermo Old Town
- Visit Palermo Cathedral
- Afternoon free time
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Cathedral of Monreale Palermo Cathedral - Day 13
Erice - Marsala - Agrigento
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch with regional delicacies at traditional tavern in Marsala), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit medieval village of Erice on Monte San Giuliano
- Morning stroll through Erice's historic streets
- Travel to Marsala
- Visit traditional tavern in Marsala
- Sample regional delicacies and light lunch
- Coach transfer to Agrigento
- Visit Valley of the Temples
- Explore Temple of Concord
- Visit Temple of Hercules
- Visit Temple of Jupiter
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Erice Valley of the Temples Temple of Concord Temple of Hercules Temple of Jupiter 
- Day 14
Ragusa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Ragusa
- Explore historical center of Ibla
- Visit baroque palaces and churches
- Explore old gate of San Giorgio
- Visit Giardini Iblei
- Stroll to Piazza Pola
- Visit Church of San Giuseppe
- Visit Cathedral of San Giorgio
- Visit Church of the Souls in Purgatory
- Explore Cosentini Palace
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Cathedral of San Giorgio Giardini Iblei - Day 15
Noto - Syracuse - Taormina
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Noto
- Explore Cathedral of San Nicolò
- Leisurely stroll through Noto
- Travel along south coast
- Journey to Syracuse
- Cross iconic bridge to Ortygia
- Explore Baroque churches and medieval palaces
- Travel to Taormina
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Cathedral of San Nicolò Ortygia - Day 16
Taormina
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Mount Etna
- Learn about volcanic activity
- View old lava fields and black magma rock
- Optional summit climb to 1800 m (weather permitting)
- Return to Taormina
- Afternoon free time in Taormina
Landmarks Mount Etna - Day 17
Taormina
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Private transfer to Catania airport
