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 Florentine delicacies)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (BB 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
- Included feast of local Florentine delicacies
Landmarks Siena Historic City Centre Giotto's Bell Tower Basilica Santa Croce Piazza della Signoria Florence 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 demonstration, local wine, antipasto, and dessert
Landmarks Giotto's Bell Tower Basilica Santa Croce Piazza della Signoria Florence 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 Lucca
- Meal and exploration in Lucca
Landmarks 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 Cinque Terre villages
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
- Lake Como cruise
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
Landmarks Juliet's House - 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
Landmarks Venice Lagoon 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 in converted underground wine cellar with fine Italian wine
Landmarks Bologna Porticoes - Day 10
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))
Included Activities
- Optional guided tour of the Colosseum with guide
Optional Activities
- Emperors & Gladiators guided tour including Colosseum
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 tour and city orientation
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 Island - Day 13
Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Coastal Lemon Tour with local family (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Landmarks Positano Amalfi - 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 with local chef
- 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
- Included dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Catania Historic Centre Piazza Stesicoro - Day 16
Catania to Taormina
Catania to Taormina- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cable car ride
Optional Activities
- Arancini & Cannoli Making Class with local cooking professionals
Landmarks Taormina 
- Day 17
Taormina
Taormina- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Mt. Etna Tour - ride up Europe's highest active volcano with vineyard and orchard views
Landmarks Mount Etna Taormina Ancient Roman Theatre - Day 18
Taormina to Syracuse via Noto
Taormina to Syracuse via Noto- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-fresh Sicilian flavors at organic farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Panorama Palace Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Exploration of Syracuse UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient Roman and Greek architecture
- Visit to Noto and Corso Vittoria Emanuele
- Tastes of Sicily experience at organic farm (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Landmarks Syracuse Historic Centre Noto Corso Vittoria Emanuele 
- 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 the Valley of the Temples with ancient temples, sanctuaries, and necropolis
Landmarks Valley of the Temples 
- Day 20
Cefalu
Cefalu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Coastal Cruise
Landmarks Cefalu - Day 21
Cefalu to Palermo
Cefalu to Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Al Fresco dinner at the 'Bistro of Second Chances')
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Styles President (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Palermo historic centre exploring anti-Mafia movement
- Farewell dinner Al Fresco at the 'Bistro of Second Chances'
Landmarks Palermo Historic Centre 
- Day 22
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast
