Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome today. There's an optional airport transfer available if you need it, though it does cost extra. Get settled into your hotel and take the evening to relax or walk around your neighborhood. You're staying overnight in Rome before the real tour kicks off tomorrow.
- Start point
- Rome, Italy (Rome, 06:00 - 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Triviho Hotel, Rome), Hotel (The Liberty Boutique Hotel, Rome), Hotel (Villa Agrippina Gran Melia)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
- Day 2
Rome
An expert local guide takes you through Rome's main sights. You'll walk through the Colosseum Arena, check out Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, then head to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line tickets. After that, you'll explore St. Peter's Basilica. Some free time is built in so you can wander around on your own. Another night in Rome.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Triviho Hotel, Rome), Hotel (The Liberty Boutique Hotel, Rome), Hotel (Villa Agrippina Gran Melia)
Included Activities
- Colosseum Arena in-depth tour
- Palatine Hill visit
- Roman Forum visit
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit with skip-the-line tickets
- St. Peter's Basilica exploration
Landmarks Colosseum Palatine Hill Roman Forum Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica - Day 3
Rome to Florence
Catch a train from Rome to Florence. Once you arrive, a food tour guide walks you through the city's streets and shares local culinary knowledge. You'll stop at several neighborhood spots to try authentic Florentine flavors and taste Tuscan wine with locals. Dishes include Schiacciata bread, pasta, and Pappa al Pomodoro, finishing with cantucci and gelato or cantucci dipped in Vino Santo. Overnight in Florence.
- Meals
- Dinner (Food tour with tastings at several local eateries including Schiacciata bread, pasta, Pappa al Pomodoro, Tuscan wine, and cantucci dipped in Vino Santo dessert wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Borghese Palace Art Hotel), Hotel (Room Mate Collection Isabella, Florence), Hotel (Hotel Calimala Florence)
Included Activities
- Food tour with tastings of local eateries
- Tuscan wine tasting with locals
- Day 4
Florence - Siena - Pisa - San Gimignano
You'll wander Siena's medieval streets, visit Piazza del Campo and the Duomo, then have free time for shopping and coffee. Next, head to a family-run Chianti vineyard for tasting with cantucci and Vino Santo. A Tuscan lunch follows with homemade pasta, cured meats, and local cheeses. After that, visit the hilltop town of San Gimignano, then drive through Tuscany to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa from outside. Back to Florence for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Tuscan lunch with homemade pasta, cured meats, local cheeses, and more)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Borghese Palace Art Hotel), Hotel (Room Mate Collection Isabella, Florence), Hotel (Hotel Calimala Florence)
Included Activities
- Siena medieval streets exploration
- Piazza del Campo visit
- Siena Duomo visit
- Family-run Chianti vineyard wine tasting with cantucci and Vino Santo
- Tuscan lunch with homemade pasta, cured meats, and local cheeses
- San Gimignano hilltop town visit
- Scenic drive through Tuscany to Pisa
- Leaning Tower of Pisa exterior view
Landmarks Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral San Gimignano Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 5
Florence to Venice
Take a train from Florence to Venice. Once there, explore the San Marco district and stroll past landmarks like Scala Contarini del Bovolo. You'll come across the quiet appeal of Campo Manin, check out the exterior of Teatro La Fenice and the Church of San Moise. Overnight in Venice.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Canaletto), Hotel (Avani Rio Novo Venice Hotel), Hotel (Palazzo Barbarigo Sul Canal Grande)
Included Activities
- San Marco district stroll
- Scala Contarini del Bovolo landmark walk
- Campo Manin exploration
- Teatro La Fenice exterior viewing
- Church of San Moise viewing
Landmarks Scala Contarini del Bovolo Campo Manin Teatro La Fenice Church of San Moise 
- Day 6
Venice to Milan
Board a train from Venice to Milan. A food tour starts when you arrive, beginning with a Milanese aperitivo in the lively Navigli area. You'll try street foods and drinks like pizza cones and cocktails while learning about Milan's food culture. Local drinks are part of the experience. Overnight in Milan.
- Meals
- Dinner (Food tour with Milanese aperitivo, street foods including pizza cones, cocktails, and curated selection of local drinks)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spice Hotel Milano), Hotel (Duo Milan Porta Nuova, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel), Hotel (Hotel Viu Milan, a Member of Design Hotels)
Included Activities
- Food tour with Milanese aperitivo in Navigli area
- Street food and drinks sampling including pizza cones and cocktails
- Day 7
Milan - Lake Como - Bellagio - Cadenabbia
You'll travel by bus from Milan to Lake Como. Stop in Tremezzina to see its villas and views, then take a 1-hour boat cruise on the lake. Dock at Bellagio to wander the charming alleys and have coffee or gelato. Continue by boat to Cadenabbia. Visit Como's historic center with time for shopping. The bus takes you back to Milan for your overnight stay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spice Hotel Milano), Hotel (Duo Milan Porta Nuova, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel), Hotel (Hotel Viu Milan, a Member of Design Hotels)
Included Activities
- Tremezzina visit with villas and scenic views
- 1-hour boat cruise on Lake Como
- Bellagio exploration with coffee or gelato
- Cadenabbia boat visit
- Como historic center visit
Landmarks Lake Como Tremezzina Bellagio Cadenabbia - Day 8
Milan to Zurich
Take a train from Milan to Zurich, crossing into Switzerland. Explore the Old Town or walk along Lake Zurich's shoreline at your own pace. Overnight in Zurich.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Felix), Hotel (Boutique Hotel Wellenberg), Hotel (Storchen Zurich)
Optional Activities
- Old Town exploration
- Lake Zurich shoreline walk
Landmarks Lake Zurich 
- Day 9
Zurich - Interlaken - Grindelwald - Lauterbrunnen
Travel to the Jungfrau region of the Swiss Alps. You'll stop in Interlaken, the gateway to the Alps, and take in views on the way to Grindelwald. Explore Lauterbrunnen surrounded by cliffs and waterfalls, with time to see Staubbach Falls and walk around the village. Optional activities like the Cliff Walk, cable car to Mt First, and Trottibike rides cost extra. Return to Zurich for your overnight stay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Felix), Hotel (Boutique Hotel Wellenberg), Hotel (Storchen Zurich)
Included Activities
- Interlaken stop
- Grindelwald visit with Alpine views
- Lauterbrunnen exploration
- Staubbach Falls viewing
Optional Activities
- Cliff Walk
- Cable car to Mt First
- Trottibike rides
Landmarks Jungfrau Region Interlaken Grindelwald Lauterbrunnen Staubbach Falls 
- Day 10
Departure
You'll depart from Zurich today. An optional airport transfer by train is available if you want it, though it comes with an extra fee. End your trip here.
- End point
- Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland (Lucerne, 06:00 - 18:00)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer by train
