Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Rome
Arrival in Rome - Day 2
Rome Archaeological Tour
Rome Archaeological Tour- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with Skip-the-Line access (2.5 hours with professional guide and personal audio system)
Optional Activities
- Afternoon Vatican Museums tour
Landmarks Colosseum Palatine Hill Roman Forum - Day 3
Rome to Florence via Assisi and Siena
Rome to Florence via Assisi and Siena- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Assisi)
Included Activities
- Visit to Basilica of St. Francis (frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue)
- Lunch in Assisi
- Visit to Siena and Piazza del Campo
- Scenic drive through Tuscan countryside
Landmarks Basilica of St. Francis Piazza del Campo - Day 4
Florence Renaissance Exploration
Florence Renaissance Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in traditional Tuscan restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Duomo with Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, and Baptistery
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio
- Visit to Basilica of Santa Croce
- Lunch in traditional Tuscan restaurant
Optional Activities
- Afternoon excursion to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli
Landmarks Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio Basilica of Santa Croce Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli - Day 5
Florence to Venice via Bologna
Florence to Venice via Bologna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light street food lunch at local eatery, featuring both traditional and contemporary specialties)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Bologna historic city center with porticos
- Visit to Piazza del Nettuno
- Visit to Basilica of San Petronio
- Light street food lunch at local eatery in Bologna
Landmarks Piazza del Nettuno Basilica of San Petronio - Day 6
Venice Guided Walking Tour
Venice Guided Walking Tour- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Glass of spritz or prosecco with cicchetti (traditional Venetian snacks))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Venice highlights with Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
- Glass of spritz or prosecco with cicchetti (traditional Venetian snacks)
Landmarks Piazza San Marco Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 7
Venice to Bergamo via Verona and Franciacorta
Venice to Bergamo via Verona and Franciacorta- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Verona with Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and Renaissance palaces
- Visit to Juliet's house and balcony
- Light lunch with local wines in Franciacorta wine region
Landmarks Juliet's House - Day 8
Bergamo to Lake Garda and Back
Bergamo to Lake Garda and Back- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic drive along Lake Garda western shore
- Boat tour in Sirmione with views of Scaliger Castle and Grottoes of Catullus
Landmarks Lake Garda Scaliger Castle Grottoes of Catullus Desenzano del Garda - Day 9
Bergamo to Milan via Lake Como and Bellagio
Bergamo to Milan via Lake Como and Bellagio- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Brief visit to Como with views of Lake Como and Alps
- Scenic boat to Bellagio
- Exploration of Bellagio's charming streets, villas, and gardens
Landmarks Lake Como Bellagio - Day 10
Milan to St. Moritz and Bernina Express
Milan to St. Moritz and Bernina Express- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time in St. Moritz
- Bernina Express scenic train ride through Swiss Alps
Landmarks St. Moritz Bernina Pass - Day 11
Milan City Tour
Milan City Tour- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided walking tour of Milan from Porta Venezia through Giardini Indro Montanelli, Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Viale Manzoni to Castello Sforzesco
- Views of Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral
- Happy hour aperitivo
Landmarks Porta Venezia Corso Venezia Giardini Indro Montanelli Galleria d'Arte Moderna Viale Manzoni Teatro alla Scala Milan Cathedral (Duomo) Castello Sforzesco - Day 12
Milan to Bolzano via Peschiera, Trento, and Caldaro
Milan to Bolzano via Peschiera, Trento, and Caldaro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Peschiera del Garda
- Visit to Castello del Buon Consiglio
- Visit to Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore
- Drive along Italy's oldest wine route to Caldaro
Landmarks Peschiera del Garda Castello del Buon Consiglio Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore Caldaro - Day 13
Bolzano: Merano and Vipiteno Exploration
Bolzano: Merano and Vipiteno Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Merano historic old town
- Visit to Vipiteno with medieval architecture
- Visit to Bolzano Gothic Duomo
- Stroll along Via dei Portici
Landmarks Merano Vipiteno Bolzano Gothic Duomo Via dei Portici - Day 14
Bolzano to Cortina via Bressanone, Brunico, and Lakes
Bolzano to Cortina via Bressanone, Brunico, and Lakes- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Bressanone with exploration of 10th-century cathedral
- Local wine experience in Bressanone
- Visit to Brunico with views from Kronplatz
- Visit to either Lake Braies or Lake Anterselva
Landmarks Bressanone Brunico Kronplatz Lake Braies Lake Anterselva - Day 15
Cortina Lakes and Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Cortina Lakes and Tre Cime di Lavaredo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic exploration of Cortina d'Ampezzo landscapes
- Views of Tre Cime di Lavaredo
- Visit to Lake Misurina
- Visit to Lake Dobbiaco
- Visit to San Vito di Cadore
Landmarks Tre Cime di Lavaredo Lake Misurina Lake Dobbiaco San Vito di Cadore Mount Antelao Mount Pelmo - Day 16
Cortina to Milan via Bassano del Grappa
Cortina to Milan via Bassano del Grappa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Bassano del Grappa cobbled streets with medieval towers and Venetian palaces
- Visit to Ponte degli Alpini
- Visit to Museo della Grappa with grappa tasting experience
Landmarks Bassano del Grappa Ponte degli Alpini Museo della Grappa - Day 17
Departure from Milan
Departure from Milan- Meals
- Breakfast
