Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
Your Bella Italia adventure starts this evening in Venice. Head to your hotel and meet your tour director and fellow travelers at 6 pm for a welcome dinner. This is your chance to get to know everyone before the real exploring begins.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at your hotel)
- Day 2
Venice
Today you'll see Venice from the water and on foot. Board a private boat and glide through the canals, taking in the city's layout from a different perspective. After that, a guided walk takes you through St. Mark's Square, the Basilica, Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. You'll also watch a glassblower at work, then you'll have free time to wander around on your own and soak in more of Venice.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private boat ride on the canals
- Guided walking tour of St. Mark's Square
- Views of St. Mark's Basilica
- Views of Doge's Palace
- Views of the Bridge of Sighs
- Glassblower demonstration
Landmarks St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 3
Pisa to Florence
Today's a travel day from Venice toward Florence, covering about 240 miles (420 km). On the way, you'll stop in Pisa so you can photograph the famous Leaning Tower. It's a quick break before continuing on toward your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Photos near the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 4
Florence to Assisi
Florence reveals its Renaissance side on a guided tour. You'll see Michelangelo's David at the Academy of Fine Arts, check out Giotto's Bell Tower, walk through the Baptistry with its Gates of Paradise, and head to Signoria Square. After touring Florence, you'll travel about 112 miles (180 km) to Assisi for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Florence
- Visit to Michelangelo's David at the Academy of Fine Arts
- View of Giotto's Bell Tower
- View of the Baptistry's Gates of Paradise
- Visit to Signoria Square
Landmarks Academy of Fine Arts (Galleria dell'Accademia) Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile) Baptistry (Battistero di San Giovanni) Signoria Square (Piazza della Signoria) - Day 5
Assisi
In Assisi, you'll visit the Basilica of St. Francis, one of Italy's most important religious sites and home to frescoes by Giotto. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore this hilltop town at your own pace, wandering the medieval streets and taking in the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to the Basilica of St. Francis
Landmarks Basilica of St. Francis 
- Day 6
Rome
Rome's legendary sites fill your day on this guided tour. You'll go through the Vatican Museums and stand before Michelangelo's work in the Sistine Chapel. From there, you'll see St. Peter's Square and Basilica, then head to the Colosseum. The afternoon is free, so you can explore Rome's neighborhoods, grab lunch at a local trattoria, or revisit any sites you want to see again.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rome
- Vatican Museums visit
- Sistine Chapel visit
- St. Peter's Square and Basilica visit
- Colosseum visit
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Square St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum - Day 7
Pompeii to Sorrento
A guided walking tour takes you through Pompeii's excavations, the Roman city frozen by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. You'll see frescoes, artwork, and artifacts that show what daily Roman life was actually like. After exploring Pompeii, you'll drive about 170 miles (270 km) to Sorrento, arriving by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Pompeii excavations
Landmarks Pompeii 
- Day 8
Sorrento
Start with an orientation walk through Sorrento to get your bearings in this coastal town overlooking the Bay of Naples. The afternoon is all yours to relax on the beaches, shop in local boutiques, or have lunch at a seaside bistro. This evening, you'll gather for a farewell dinner with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Sorrento
Landmarks Bay of Naples - Day 9
Sorrento to Rome
You'll drive back to Rome today, about 130 miles (210 km), as your Bella Italia adventure wraps up. It's a more relaxed day of travel after all your sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Rome
Have breakfast this morning, and then your Bella Italia adventure comes to an end. Safe travels home, and you'll meet again soon for your next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
