Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll land at Rome Fiumicino Airport this morning and head into the city to step into centuries of history. After getting to your hotel, you'll have time to visit the Pantheon with an audio guide, which gives you a good overview of one of Rome's best-preserved structures. Then settle into your hotel for the night and rest up before the days ahead.
- Start point
- Roma, Rome, Italy (Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
Included Activities
- Pantheon entrance with audio guide
Landmarks Pantheon Rome Fiumicino Airport 
- Day 2
Rome
Following breakfast, you'll use skip-the-line tickets to get through the Colosseum quickly, then explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an audio guide to understand what you're seeing. After that, head to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, where an official audio guide walks you through the incredible art and history. By late afternoon, you'll have time to wander through Rome's various piazzas and side streets on your own, checking out neighborhoods at your own pace before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with skip-the-line tickets and audio guide
- Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with official audio guide
Landmarks Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel 
- Day 3
Rome - Naples - Pompeii
After breakfast, you'll catch a train from Rome to Naples, then transfer by private minibus to Pompeii. Spend your time walking through the ancient Roman city, seeing buildings and streets that have been frozen since 79 AD when Vesuvius erupted. Later, you'll head back to Naples where you have free time to wander around this lively city, trying some famous pizza and checking out landmarks like Castel dell'Ovo and the Royal Palace. You'll return to Rome for your overnight stay, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Archaeological Park of Pompeii entrance with English-speaking guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Naples landmarks including Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace
Landmarks Archaeological Park of Pompeii Castel dell'Ovo Royal Palace of Naples 
- Day 4
Rome to Florence
After breakfast and checking out of your Rome hotel, board a first-class train to Florence. You'll check in and take the morning to settle in and rest if needed. In the afternoon, head to the Galleria dell'Accademia to see Michelangelo's David up close, then walk through Florence's center to see the Duomo, visit the Uffizi Gallery, and cross the Ponte Vecchio. By evening you'll return to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Galleria dell'Accademia entrance with Michelangelo's David
Optional Activities
- Explore Duomo
- Explore Uffizi Gallery
- Explore Ponte Vecchio
Landmarks Galleria dell'Accademia Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Uffizi Gallery Ponte Vecchio 
- Day 5
Florence to Pisa
You'll take a train to Pisa this morning and spend the day at Piazza dei Miracoli with included tickets to both the Leaning Tower and the Cathedral. Climb the tower if you want (the views are worth it), then wander the charming streets of this university town and grab lunch somewhere nearby. Later, catch the train back to Florence for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Piazza dei Miracoli entrance with Leaning Tower and Cathedral entrance
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Piazza dei Miracoli 
- Day 6
Florence to Venice
After breakfast, you'll have some free time in Florence before heading to the train station to travel to Venice. Once you arrive, check into your hotel and start exploring this car-free city on foot. You'll walk across bridges, down narrow streets, and along canals, getting a feel for how Venice works without any cars. By evening you'll settle in to your hotel in this unique place where water is the main highway.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Venice
Following breakfast, you'll spend the morning and early afternoon wandering Venice's squares and streets on your own schedule. In the afternoon, you'll take a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals, which is really the best way to see the city from water level and understand why it's built the way it is. Afterward, head back for dinner and settle in for another night in Venice.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gondola ride (approximately 30 minutes)
- Day 8
Venice to Milan
After breakfast and checking out, you'll take a train to Milan, Italy's fashion and business hub where modern style meets historic architecture. Once you check into your hotel, the day is yours to structure however you want. You could see the Duomo cathedral, shop at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, catch a show or tour at La Scala, or explore the Sforza Castle. You'll stay overnight in Milan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Admire the Duomo
- Browse Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Visit La Scala
- Explore Sforza Castle
Landmarks Milan Cathedral (Duomo) Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II La Scala Sforza Castle - Day 9
Milan
Enjoy your last Italian breakfast, check out of your hotel, then transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport to catch your flight home.
- End point
- Milano, Milan, Italy (Milano Malpensa Airport, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Milan Malpensa Airport
