Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Your driver picks you up at the airport and takes you to your hotel to get settled. After that, you've got the rest of the day to yourself with a Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket included. The route has eight stops and commentary in 12 languages, so you can jump on and off whenever you see something interesting. It's a good day to ease into Rome and adjust to the time zone.
Included Activities
- Hop-on Hop-off bus tour with 8 stops and informative commentary in 12 languages (valid for one day)
- Day 2
Rome
A local guide takes you through Rome's ancient history over 2.5 hours. You'll walk through the Colosseum, climb up Palatine Hill for city views, and wander around the Roman Forum where political life once happened. Skip-the-line tickets mean less waiting and more time to see things. Your afternoon and evening are free to do what you want around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rome's Archaeological Area including Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum (2.5 hours with professional local guide and personal radio receivers)
- Skip-the-line tickets for key attractions
Landmarks Colosseum Palatine Hill Roman Forum - Day 3
Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence
After breakfast, you leave Rome by coach at 7:15 a.m. heading to Tuscany. First is Assisi, a medieval town with the Basilica of St Francis inside its ancient walls, followed by lunch. Then you drive to Siena, a UNESCO site known for its shell-shaped main square and the Palio horse race. You'll pass through rolling Tuscan countryside before arriving in Florence to check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch in Assisi)
Included Activities
- Visit to Basilica of St Francis in Assisi with frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue
- Visit to Siena (UNESCO World Heritage Site) including Piazza del Campo
Landmarks Basilica of St Francis Piazza del Campo 
- Day 4
Florence
Florence's Renaissance landmarks fill your day. You'll see the Duomo with its famous dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery, and Piazza della Signoria with Palazzo Vecchio. After lunch at a traditional Tuscan restaurant, you can spend the afternoon wandering Florence on your own or take an optional trip to nearby Pisa to see the Leaning Tower. Dinner tonight is on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided visits to Duomo with Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Basilica of Santa Croce
- Lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli
- Visit to galleries such as the Uffizi Gallery (prebooking strongly recommended)
Landmarks Duomo (Florence Cathedral) Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery of Florence Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio Basilica of Santa Croce Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Uffizi Gallery - Day 5
Florence - Bologna - Venice
After breakfast in Florence, you travel to Bologna to check out its historic center with its elegant porticos and landmarks like Piazza del Nettuno and the Basilica of San Petronio. You'll try street food for lunch at a local spot, sampling both traditional and newer flavors. Later in the afternoon, you continue on to Venice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light street food lunch at a local eatery in Bologna, sampling traditional and contemporary flavours)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Bologna's historic city centre including Piazza del Nettuno and Basilica of San Petronio
- Gastronomic experience with light street food lunch in Bologna
Landmarks Piazza del Nettuno Basilica of San Petronio 
- Day 6
Venice
A transfer takes you to Piazza San Marco for a guided tour of Venice's key sites. You'll see the Doge's Palace from outside and walk across the Bridge of Sighs. Then you pause for a glass of spritz or prosecco with traditional Venetian cicchetti snacks while taking in the surroundings. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore however you like around the canals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Venice including Doge's Palace (exterior) and Bridge of Sighs
- Glass of spritz or prosecco with cicchetti (traditional Venetian snacks)
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Browsing artisan shops
Landmarks Piazza San Marco Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 7
Venice - Verona - Franciacorta - Bergamo
Leaving Venice, you head to Verona where a guide walks you through Roman ruins, medieval buildings, and Renaissance palaces, including Juliet's house from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Then you go to Franciacorta, famous for its winemaking, and have lunch with local food paired with regional wine. Later you continue to Bergamo for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch of local food paired with regional wine in Franciacorta)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Verona including Roman ruins, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces, and Juliet's house and balcony
- Light lunch in Franciacorta with local food paired with regional wine
Landmarks Juliet's House 
- Day 8
Lake Garda
You're taking a day trip to Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake. The drive along the west coast gives you views of the Brenta Dolomites and surrounding hills with vegetation. In Sirmione, a boat tour shows you the medieval castle and ancient Grottoes of Catullus. After free time for lunch, you head to Desenzano del Garda to see its lakeside promenade. You return to Bergamo for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic drive along Lake Garda's west coast
- Boat tour in Sirmione viewing town shores, medieval castle, and Grottoes of Catullus
- Visit to Desenzano del Garda
- Included dinner in Bergamo
Landmarks Lake Garda Sirmione Grottoes of Catullus Desenzano del Garda 
- Day 9
Bergamo - Lake Como - Milan
After breakfast, you stop briefly in Como to see Lake Como and the Alps beyond. Then you board a boat to Bellagio, an elegant village where two branches of the lake meet, with narrow streets and historic villas. Lunch is when you want it. In the afternoon, you take the ferry to Cadenabbia where your driver meets you and takes you to Milan for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Como with views over Lake Como and surrounding Alps
- Boat trip to Bellagio
Landmarks Lake Como Bellagio Cadenabbia 
- Day 10
Milan - St Moritz - Tirano - Milan
You travel to St Moritz in Switzerland with some time to look around. Then you board the Bernina Express for one of the world's most scenic train rides through the Swiss Alps. The route crosses Bernina Pass with mountain peaks, alpine villages, and large viaducts. Your driver picks you up in Tirano and returns you to Milan. Consider grabbing dinner in the Navigli canal district this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to St Moritz with leisure time to explore
- Bernina Express train journey through the Swiss Alps crossing Bernina Pass
Optional Activities
- Dinner and drinks in the Navigli canal district in Milan
Landmarks St Moritz Bernina Pass Tirano 
- Day 11
Milan
The morning is yours to explore Milan however you want. In the afternoon, you meet a local guide for a three-hour walking tour. Starting at Porta Venezia, you walk along Corso Venezia through gardens and past galleries, then along Viale Manzoni. You see Teatro alla Scala from outside and look at the Duomo's facade. The tour ends at Castello Sforzesco with a relaxing drink afterwards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided walking tour of Milan including Porta Venezia, Corso Venezia, Giardini Indro Montanelli, Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Viale Manzoni, Teatro alla Scala (exterior), Duomo, and Castello Sforzesco
- Relaxing aperitivo after tour
Landmarks Porta Venezia Corso Venezia Giardini Indro Montanelli Galleria d'Arte Moderna Viale Manzoni Teatro alla Scala Duomo (Milan Cathedral) Castello Sforzesco - Day 12
Milan
Your tour ends today. After breakfast and checking out of your hotel, a transfer takes you to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
