Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Start point
- Roma, Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 10:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic Italian cuisine during an included welcome dinner at a local restaurant with the tour group)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Rome
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the ancient Colosseum and Roman Forum with a knowledgeable local guide
Landmarks Colosseum Roman Forum 
- Day 2
Rome to Orvieto to Venice
Rome to Orvieto to Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Funicular ride to historic Orvieto
Optional Activities
- Twilight water taxi cruise along Venice's canals
- Explore Orvieto's Cathedral, Papal Residence, and Albornoz Fortress
Landmarks Orvieto Cathedral Albornoz Fortress 
- Day 3
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice
- Excursion to Murano and Burano islands to explore glass-blowing and lace-making crafts
- Beach time at Jesolo or Lido
Landmarks Murano Burano - Day 4
Venice to Lake Garda to Florence to Tuscany
Venice to Lake Garda to Florence to Tuscany- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Florence)
Included Activities
- Stop at Lake Garda
- Guided exploration of Florence's iconic sights and landmarks
- Leather-making demonstration at Leonardo Leather
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Florence
Landmarks Lake Garda Florence Cathedral 
- Day 5
Tuscany to La Spezia to Cinque Terre to Pisa to Tuscany
Tuscany to La Spezia to Cinque Terre to Pisa to Tuscany- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore the colourful villages of Cinque Terre
- See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Cinque Terre Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Pisa Baptistery 
- Day 6
Tuscany to San Gimignano to Siena to Rome
Tuscany to San Gimignano to Siena to Rome- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the gorgeous hill town of San Gimignano
- Discover Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Dinner in Rome
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting of local Italian wines in Siena
Landmarks San Gimignano Siena - Day 7
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional guided tour to Vatican City, Vatican museums, and the Sistine Chapel
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel - Day 8
Rome to Pompeii to Amalfi Coast
Rome to Pompeii to Amalfi Coast- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pompeii ruins
- Lunch at Amalfi Coast
Optional Activities
- Evening in Salerno optional excursion to explore the charming town and taste local cuisine with limoncello
Landmarks Mount Vesuvius Pompeii - Day 9
Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Amalfi Coast cruise with visits to Positano and Amalfi, local lunch, limoncello factory, and paper museum
Landmarks Positano Amalfi 
- Day 10
Amalfi Coast to Matera to Alberobello
Amalfi Coast to Matera to Alberobello- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Matera; an ancient cave city
- Walking tour of Alberobello exploring the iconic Trulli houses
Optional Activities
- Visit to the Trullo Church of St. Anthony in Alberobello
- Visit to the Trulli Museum in Alberobello
Landmarks Matera Sassi Alberobello Trullo Church of St. Anthony 
- Day 11
Alberobello to Sicily to Taormina
Alberobello to Sicily to Taormina- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sicilian cuisine dinner in Taormina)
Included Activities
- Scenic ferry from mainland Italy to Sicily
- Discovery of Taormina; a hilltop town in Sicily
- Dinner in Taormina
Landmarks Mount Etna Porta Catania Villa Comunale 
- Day 12
Taormina
Taormina- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Mount Etna funicular ascent with exploration of volcanic landscape
- Lunch at Enoteca featuring local wine and produce grown in volcanic soil
Landmarks Mount Etna Greek Amphitheatre of Taormina - Day 13
Taormina to Syracuse to Agrigento
Taormina to Syracuse to Agrigento- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Syracuse; a historic Sicilian city
- Guided tour of the Valley of the Temples
Landmarks Syracuse Valle dei Templi 
- Day 14
Agrigento to Cefalu to Palermo
Agrigento to Cefalu to Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cefalu; home to Italy's finest beaches
- Walking tour of Palermo
- Dinner in Palermo
Optional Activities
- Seaside lunch in Cefalu
Landmarks Cefalu Piazza Indipendenza Porta Nuova Cathedral of Palermo 
- Day 15
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to explore lesser-known architectural highlights of Palermo
- Day 16
Naples to Rome
Naples to Rome- End point
- Roma, Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 11:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
