Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice
Landmarks Nice 
- Day 2
Monaco
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Eze & Cap Ferrat guided excursion (must be pre-booked) - includes visit to Ile de France museum
- Saint-Paul de Vence & Grasse guided tour (must be pre-booked) - includes perfume factory tour and Gorges du Loup canyon
Landmarks Monaco Monte Carlo Eze Saint Jean Cap Ferrat Ile de France museum Saint-Paul de Vence Grasse Gorges du Loup - Day 3
Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Portofino lighthouse & Brown Castle Walk - explore the historic Brown Castle and San Giorgio Church
Optional Activities
- Downhill hike to Portofino from Nozarego (extra expense) - includes Mediterranean flora hike with local focaccia and wine picnic, guided tour of Portofino
- Culinary experience in Rapallo with Guido (extra expense) - food market tour, traditional pesto alla Genovese and pandolce preparation, Moscato wine tasting
Landmarks Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Brown Castle San Giorgio Church Portofino lighthouse Rapallo Nozarego - Day 4
Porto Venere
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Porto Venere - explore medieval village, Roman gateway, Carugio Capellini, Byron's grotto, San Lorenzo Church, and Madonna Bianca painting
Optional Activities
- Cinque Terre by private motorboat (extra expense) - includes guided tour of Monterosso, pesto bruschetta with local wine, visit to Vernazzo fishing village
Landmarks Porto Venere Church of St. Peter San Lorenzo Church Cinque Terre Monterosso Vernazzo - Day 5
Marina di Carrara
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Soprano Serenade - opera performance by soprano and pianist featuring Italian arias and classics (1 hour)
Optional Activities
- Medieval Lucca by e-bike with expert guide - explore town center including Giacomo Puccini statue, Piazza San Michele, San Michele Church, Roman forum, Piazza Anfiteatro, Torre Guinigi, and city walls with leisure time (Easy, 4.5 hours, extra expense)
- Carrara Marble Quarries Adventure - scenic drive through Liguria and Tuscany coasts to Apuane Mountains, explore marble extraction process, visit quarries, learn about local marble workers (Carrarini), enjoy break with Lardo di Colonnata croutons and local delicacies (Easy, 3.5 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks Michelangelo's David Statue of Giacomo Puccini Piazza San Michele San Michele Church Roman Forum (Lucca) Piazza Anfiteatro Torre Guinigi Apuane Mountains Carrara Marble Quarries - Day 6
Livorno
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Art & Splendor of Florence - full-day journey including scenic drive to Florence, walking tour of historic city centre, visit Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo's David, explore Cathedral Square with Duomo (14th century), Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower, visit Signoria Square with photo stop at Ponte Vecchio, visit Santa Croce Square and Franciscan Church with tombs of Galileo and other famous figures, enjoy Tuscan light lunch and free time for shopping (Moderate, 9 hours, extra expense)
- San Gimignano and wine tasting - guided exploration of medieval hilltown UNESCO World Heritage site famous for tower skyline, includes wine tasting experience and traditional Tuscan lunch (Moderate, 8 hours, extra expense)
Landmarks Accademia Museum Michelangelo's David Cathedral Square (Florence) Duomo (Florence) Baptistery (Florence) Giotto's Bell Tower Signoria Square Ponte Vecchio Santa Croce Square Franciscan Church (Santa Croce) San Gimignano - Day 7
Calvi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Discover old Corsica and its villages (extra expense) - visit Sant' Antonino circular village, Pigna hilltop village, Corbara, Aregno historic villages in Balagne region
Landmarks Calvi Sant' Antonino Pigna Corbara Aregno Balagne - Day 8
Rome
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
Landmarks Rome - Day 9
Amalfi Coast to Capri
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Amalfi and Ravello (extra expense, must be pre-booked) - minibus tour, Villa Rufolo with 13th century complex and Moorish architecture, leisurely walking tour of Amalfi's charming streets
Landmarks Amalfi Coast Amalfi Ravello Villa Rufolo Capri 
- Day 10
Capri to Sorrento
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stroll through Capri's narrow winding streets
- Dine on local Caprese Salad and Limoncello
Optional Activities
- Scenic boat tour of Capri's coastline viewing Blue Grotto, Villa Jovis, Marina Piccola, and Bianca Grotto (extra expense, 3 hours, Easy activity level)
- Cabriolet convertible taxi tour to Anacapri with option of chairlift to Mt. Solaro or visit to Axel Munthe's Villa, plus free time at La Piazzetta in Capri town (extra expense, 4.5 hours, Strenuous activity level)
Landmarks Blue Grotto Villa Jovis Marina Piccola Mt. Solaro Axel Munthe's Villa La Piazzetta 
- Day 11
Sorrento
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tarantella performance on board - celebration of Sorrento's 19th century culture featuring traditional dances, lively melodies, mesmerizing footwork, musical interludes, and strolling artists
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pompeii (extra expense) - explore ancient Roman ruins frozen by Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 A.D., scenic 45-60 minute drive with Mount Vesuvius views, guided walking tour of ancient streets with well-preserved mansions, frescoes and mosaics, soft drink and Neapolitan pizza included
Landmarks Sorrento Bay of Naples Mount Vesuvius Pompeii - Day 12
Gaeta
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sperlonga national archaeological museum with Tiberio Villa (extra expense) - half-day adventure in Sperlonga town perched on promontory, National Archaeological Museum featuring Marble Odyssey sculptures and Emperor Tiberius' residence, exploration of Roman-age marble works grotto, Flacca Road historical trail, Church of St. Mary of Speloncae and Truglia tower visits
Landmarks Gaeta Montagna Spaccata Sperlonga National Archaeological Museum of Sperlonga Villa of Emperor Tiberius Church of St. Mary of Speloncae Truglia tower - Day 13
Porto Cervo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour from Porto Cervo to Palau via San Pantaleo and Arzachena
- Public ferry to La Maddalena Island
- Visit to Guardia Vecchia viewpoint overlooking Maddalena Archipelago and Corsica
- Explore La Maddalena town center and Garibaldi Square
- Return public ferry to Palau
Landmarks Porto Cervo Marina San Pantaleo Arzachena Palau La Maddalena Island Guardia Vecchia Maddalena Archipelago Garibaldi Square - Day 14
Bonifacio
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mini train ride through Bosco quarter featuring St. Francis Convent and mariners' cemetery
- Walking tour of Bonifacio's Old Town through narrow streets with towering granite houses
- Visit to 14th-century St. Marie Majeure Church
- Explore historic heart of Bonifacio including Two Emperors Street, Place des Armes, Jardins des Vestiges, and old market
- Local produce tastings with Corsican wine at a wine bar in the upper town with cliffside views
- Visit to The Staircase of the King of Aragon (Escalier du Roi d'Aragon)
- Alternative option - Hike to Pertusato via Mont\u00e9e Rostello to St Roch Chapel, along protected nature site cliffs toward Capo Pertusato, viewing Semaphore and passing Lavezzi and Cavallo islands
Optional Activities
- Coastal boat trip from pier exploring channel between Bonifacio's cliffs, passing Madonetta lighthouse (1854), viewing Little Dragon marine cave, Fazio Creek, Rudder of Corsica rock, King of Aragon's staircase, and Grain of Sand rock (extra expense, 1.15 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks St. Francis Convent St. Dominique Church St. Marie Majeure Church Saint-Erasme Church St Roch Chapel The Staircase of the King of Aragon Madonetta lighthouse Capo Pertusato Semaphore - Day 15
Civitavecchia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Civitavecchia
