Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))
- Day 2
Rome to Florence via Siena
Rome to Florence via Siena- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local delicacies feast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (BB Hotel Firenze Centro (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence including Giotto's Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, and the Duomo
Landmarks Siena Giotto's Bell Tower Basilica Santa Croce Piazza della Signoria Duomo - Day 3
Florence
Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (BB Hotel Firenze Centro (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence with local guide visiting Giotto's Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, and the Duomo
Optional Activities
- Tuscan Risotto Evening with risotto demo, local wine, antipasto, and dessert
Landmarks Giotto's Bell Tower Basilica Santa Croce Piazza della Signoria Duomo - Day 4
Florence to Cinque Terre via Lucca and Pisa
Florence to Cinque Terre via Lucca and Pisa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Grazie (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at local vineyards outside of Lucca
Landmarks Lucca Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 5
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Grazie (or similar))
Included Activities
- Unlimited hike and train pass for exploring Cinque Terre
Landmarks Cinque Terre National Park - Day 6
Cinque Terre to Milan via Como
Cinque Terre to Milan via Como- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (B&B Hotel Milano Sesto Marelli (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Como
Landmarks Lake Como - Day 7
Milan to Treviso via Verona
Milan to Treviso via Verona- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Juliet's House in Verona
Optional Activities
- Cooking class with local chefs to master Sicilian specialities like arancini and cannoli
Landmarks Juliet's House Verona - Day 8
Treviso (Venice)
Treviso (Venice)- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar))
Included Activities
- Private boat crossing to Venice
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Burano Island Cruise
- Self-guided exploration of Venice
Landmarks Venice Burano Island - Day 9
Treviso to Rome via Bologna
Treviso to Rome via Bologna- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a converted underground wine cellar with Italian wine
Landmarks Bologna - Day 10
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))
Included Activities
- Optional guided tour of the Colosseum with historical context of emperors and gladiators
Optional Activities
- Emperors & Gladiators tour including Colosseum
- Rome Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner
- Ancient Rome of the Emperors tour
Landmarks Colosseum - Day 11
Rome to Naples
Rome to Naples- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campus X (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of ancient Pompeii
- Naples Street Food Tour
Landmarks Pompeii - Day 12
Naples to Amalfi Coast via Capri
Naples to Amalfi Coast via Capri- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Capri Island Cruise with swim stops
Landmarks Capri - Day 13
Amalfi Coast (Positano)
Amalfi Coast (Positano)- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Coastal Lemon Tour with local family
- Tastes of Amalfi Dinner
Landmarks Positano - Day 14
Amalfi Coast to Rome
Amalfi Coast to Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Rome Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner
- Day 15
Rome to Catania
Rome to Catania- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Katane Palace Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Exploration of Catania's UNESCO-listed historic core
Landmarks Catania Piazza Stesicoro Via dei Crociferi - Day 16
Catania to Taormina
Catania to Taormina- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cable car ride in Taormina
Optional Activities
- Arancini & Cannoli Making Class with local chefs
Landmarks Taormina - Day 17
Taormina
Taormina- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Mt. Etna Tour
Landmarks Mount Etna - Day 18
Taormina to Syracuse via Noto
Taormina to Syracuse via Noto- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Palace Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Tastes of Sicily experience at organic farm with farm-fresh flavors
Landmarks Noto Corso Vittoria Emanuele Syracuse - Day 19
Syracuse to Cefalu via Valley of the Temples
Syracuse to Cefalu via Valley of the Temples- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar))
Included Activities
- Exploration of Valley of the Temples - ancient temples, sanctuaries, and necropolis
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Cefalù - Day 20
Cefalù
Cefalù- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Water sports
- Coastal Cruise
Landmarks Cefalù - Day 21
Cefalù to Palermo
Cefalù to Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner Al Fresco)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Styles President (or similar))
Included Activities
- Anti-Mafia Walking Tour of Palermo through historic centre
Optional Activities
- Dinner at the Bistro of Second Chances
Landmarks Palermo - Day 22
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast
