Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Italian cuisine)
- Day 2
Rome - Assisi - Perugia
Rome - Assisi - Perugia- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional light Italian breakfast with croissant)
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Assisi with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Concert at the Church of San Giovanni and Santa Reparata in Lucca (evening performance)
Landmarks Basilica of St Francis (Basilica di San Francesco) - Day 3
Perugia - Siena - Rural Tuscany
Perugia - Siena - Rural Tuscany- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner with local Tuscan cuisine)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Siena with local guide
Landmarks Siena Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) - Day 4
Rural Tuscany
Rural Tuscany- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tuscan specialities prepared during the cooking class)
Included Activities
- Traditional Tuscan cooking class with lunch
Optional Activities
- Walk along ancient paths through the hills
- Swim in the outdoor pool at the villa
- Day 5
Rural Tuscany - Florence - Lucca
Rural Tuscany - Florence - Lucca- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence with local guide
Optional Activities
- Concert at the Church of San Giovanni and Santa Reparata in Lucca
Landmarks Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore / Duomo) Ponte Vecchio David (Michelangelo sculpture) - Day 6
Lucca - Pisa - Lucca
Lucca - Pisa - Lucca- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Entrance to the Baptistery of Saint John in Pisa
- Acoustic experience and demonstration at Baptistery of Saint John
Optional Activities
- Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Explore the Campo dei Miracoli monuments
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Baptistery of Saint John (Battistero di San Giovanni) Campo dei Miracoli - Day 7
Lucca - Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino - Ligurian Riviera
Lucca - Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino - Ligurian Riviera- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Portofino (weather dependent)
Optional Activities
- Explore Camogli fishing village
- Browse designer boutiques and hidden courtyards in Portofino
Landmarks Portofino Camogli - Day 8
Ligurian Riviera - Barolo - Asti - Langhe Region
Ligurian Riviera - Barolo - Asti - Langhe Region- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner celebrating Piedmont cuisine including risotto with truffles, Barolo wine stews, and handmade pasta)
Included Activities
- Local grappa tasting at a family-run winery in Asti
Optional Activities
- Stop in Barolo to explore the wine region
Landmarks Barolo Asti - Day 9
Langhe Region - Alba - Lake Orta - Lake Maggiore
Langhe Region - Alba - Lake Orta - Lake Maggiore- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Truffle hunting experience in Alba with a local trifolau and trained hunting dog
Optional Activities
- Explore Lake Orta's tranquil shores
Landmarks Alba Lake Orta Monte Mottarone Lake Maggiore - Day 10
Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at a local restaurant on Isola dei Pescatori)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to the Borromean Islands
- Tour of Isola Bella palace with local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore botanical gardens on Isola Madre
- Visit the Isola dei Pescatori harbor
Landmarks Isola Madre Isola Bella Isola dei Pescatori - Day 11
Lake Maggiore - Lake Como - Sondrio
Lake Maggiore - Lake Como - Sondrio- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at a Valtellina winery in the Italian Lakes region
Optional Activities
- Explore lakeside villages and villas at Lake Como
- Dine on sciatt (crispy buckwheat fritters with casera cheese) in Sondrio
Landmarks Lake Como - Day 12
Sondrio - Lake Molveno - Trento
Sondrio - Lake Molveno - Trento- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final Italian group feast)
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Trento with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Stroll the stunning shores of Lake Molveno
- Try a bombardino (eggnog liqueur with whipped cream and cinnamon) at a Molveno pizzeria
Landmarks Lake Molveno Brenta Dolomites Trento - Day 13
Trento - Verona - Venice
Trento - Verona - Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Verona with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Explore Verona's Roman amphitheatre and historic sites
- Browse Verona's central market with fragrant flowers, pecorino cheese, and ceramics
- Extend your stay in Venice after tour ends
Landmarks Verona Roman Amphitheatre (Arena di Verona) Juliet's Balcony (Balcone di Giulietta) Venice































