Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice to Lido di Jesolo
You'll arrive at Venice airport and pick up your rental car for the drive to Lido di Jesolo, a seaside resort town on the Adriatic coast. The area has a long sandy beach and plenty of space to wander around at your own pace. Spend the rest of your day getting settled and exploring this relaxed beach community.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Lido di Jesolo and its leisure activities
Landmarks Lido di Jesolo - Day 2
Venice
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll drive to Punta Sabbioni and catch a boat heading into Venice. Once there, head to St. Mark's Square to see the cathedral with its lagoon views, then walk through the Doge's Palace and cross the Bridge of Sighs. From there, you can check out Santa Maria Formosa, San Giovanni e Paolo, and the Rialto area. The day includes visits to the Church of Frari to see Titian's work and the Church of San Rocco ai Frari for Tintoretto's pieces. Bring a camera for the squares, villas, churches, and bridges before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore St. Mark's Square
- Visit St. Mark's Cathedral
- Visit the Doge's Palace
- Cross the Bridge of Sighs
- Visit Santa Maria Formosa
- Visit San Giovanni e Paolo
- Explore the Rialto area
- Visit the Church of Frari
- Visit the Church of San Rocco ai Frari
Optional Activities
- View Marco Polo's house
- Photography of central district
Landmarks St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Cathedral Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Santa Maria Formosa San Giovanni e Paolo Rialto area Church of Frari Church of San Rocco ai Frari 
- Day 3
Venice - Murano - Burano
You'll have breakfast at the hotel, then take the water bus from Venice to Murano to watch glassblowing demonstrations and see handmade glass creations up close. Wander through the colorful streets and visit the glass museum there. Later, the vaporetto takes you to Burano, where you'll see the brightly colored houses and learn about the local lace-making tradition. Stop by the Church of San Martino with its leaning bell tower. By evening, you'll head back to your hotel in Lido di Jesolo by vaporetto.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit glass factories in Murano
- Watch glassblowing demonstrations
- Explore Murano streets
- Explore Burano streets
- Visit Church of San Martino
Optional Activities
- Visit Murano glass museum
- Visit lace stores in Burano
Landmarks Murano Burano Church of San Martino 
- Day 4
Lido di Jesolo to Montecatini Terme
After breakfast, you'll drive to Florence for the day's activities. Visit Santa Croce, the largest Franciscan church in Italy and burial location of important historical figures. See Palazzo Vecchio with the replica of Michelangelo's David, then either walk the city streets or head to the Uffizi Gallery. Later, take time at a café in Piazza della Repubblica before traveling to Montecatini Terme for your 3-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Santa Croce
- Visit Palazzo Vecchio
- Explore Florence streets
Optional Activities
- Visit Uffizi Gallery
- Café in Piazza della Repubblica
Landmarks Santa Croce Palazzo Vecchio Piazza della Signoria Uffizi Gallery Piazza della Repubblica 
- Day 5
Montecatini Terme - San Gimignano - Siena
Starting with breakfast at the hotel, you'll drive through the Chianti region between Siena and Florence, known for its wine production and rolling hills filled with vineyards and olive groves. Next, visit San Gimignano with its distinctive high towers, stopping by the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta and Palazzo del Popolo. Then head to Siena to explore the medieval old town with its narrow streets and tall clay-brick palaces. Climb the Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia for views over Piazza del Campo.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive through Chianti region
- Visit San Gimignano
- Visit Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta
- Visit Palazzo del Popolo
- Visit Piazza della Cisterna
- Explore Siena old town
- Visit Palazzo Pubblico
- Visit Torre del Mangia
Optional Activities
- Piazza del Campo viewing
Landmarks San Gimignano Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta Palazzo del Popolo Piazza della Cisterna Siena Palazzo Pubblico Torre del Mangia Piazza del Campo - Day 6
Montecatini Terme - Pisa - Lucca
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll drive to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower and the Square of Miracles, which includes the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Campo Santo cemetery. From there, head to Lucca to walk through this medieval city with its impressive towers like the Guinigi Tower and Clock Tower. Explore Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, one of Italy's most beautiful squares, and the Church of San Michele located in the historic center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
- Visit the Baptistery
- Visit Campo Santo
- Explore Lucca medieval city
- Visit Guinigi Tower
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit Piazza dell'Anfiterato
- Visit Church of San Michele
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Baptistery of Pisa Campo Santo Guinigi Tower Clock Tower Piazza dell'Anfiteatro Church of San Michele 
- Day 7
Montecatini Terme - Perugia - Assisi - Rome
You'll travel through the Tuscan countryside after breakfast, starting with Passignano sul Trasimeno, a medieval town surrounded by old walls and a fortress. Continue to Perugia, an art city with the beautiful Palazzo dei Priori, cathedral, Loggia, and the elegant Fontana Maggiore. Next, drive to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, where you'll visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, the Gothic Basilica of St. Chiara, Chiesa Nuova, and the Roman Temple of Minerva. The day concludes with the magnificent Basilica of St. Francis, known for its fresco cycles and UNESCO World Heritage status. You'll then settle into your 3-night stay in the Rome area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Passignano sul Trasimeno
- Explore Perugia
- Visit Palazzo dei Priori
- View Fontana Maggiore
- Visit Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Visit Basilica of St. Chiara
- Visit Chiesa Nuova
- Visit Roman Temple of Minerva
- Visit Basilica of St. Francis
Landmarks Passignano sul Trasimeno Perugia Palazzo dei Priori Fontana Maggiore Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli Basilica of St. Chiara Chiesa Nuova Roman Temple of Minerva Basilica of St. Francis - Day 8
Rome
After breakfast at the hotel, you have the option to visit the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. You can see the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, Borgia Apartments, and Raphael Rooms with their frescoes. Enter the Sistine Chapel to view Michelangelo's ceiling, then head to St. Peter's Basilica to see Bernini's baldachin and Michelangelo's Pietà. Explore the architectural layout of St. Peter's Square before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Vatican Museums
- Visit Gallery of Maps
- Visit Gallery of Tapestries
- Visit Borgia Apartments
- Visit Raphael Rooms
- Visit Sistine Chapel
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica
- View St. Peter's Square
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Square - Day 9
Rome
You'll start with breakfast at the hotel before exploring Rome's ancient sites, beginning with the Colosseum, the massive amphitheater from gladiator times. Visit the Palatine Hill where Rome began and emperors made their homes, then check out the Roman Forum with its preserved ruins. In the afternoon, see the Pyramid, Mouth of Truth, Circus Maximus, and Baths of Caracalla. You'll also visit Santa Maria Maggiore and walk through historic squares like Piazza Venezia and Quirinale. By late afternoon, head to Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon. End by strolling through Via Condotti, Via del Corso, Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese, Lungotevere, Palace of Justice, and Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Colosseum
- Visit Palatine Hill
- Visit Roman Forum
- Visit Santa Maria Maggiore
- Explore historic center
Optional Activities
- Visit Pyramid of Rome
- Visit Mouth of Truth
- Visit Circus Maximus
- Visit Baths of Caracalla
- Visit Republic Square
- Visit Piazza Venezia
- Visit Quirinale
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Visit Piazza di Spagna
- Visit Piazza Navona
- Visit Pantheon
- Walk Via Condotti
- Walk Via del Corso
- Visit Piazza del Popolo
- Visit Villa Borghese
- Walk Lungotevere
- Visit Palace of Justice
- Visit Castel Sant'Angelo
Landmarks Colosseum Palatine Hill Roman Forum Santa Maria Maggiore Pyramid of Rome Mouth of Truth Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Republic Square Piazza Venezia Quirinale Trevi Fountain Piazza di Spagna Piazza Navona Pantheon Piazza del Popolo Villa Borghese Castel Sant'Angelo - Day 10
Rome to Venice area
After breakfast at the hotel, check out around 10:00 am. You'll then return to the car rental location or drive straight to Venice airport, drop off your rental car, and depart based on your individual travel arrangements or extend your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Return rental car at Venice airport
