Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and head to your hotel for check-in, where your guide meets you with key information about the trip ahead. Once settled, the evening is free to wander over to Via Cavour, a busy street filled with restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international food options. It's a good chance to grab dinner and get a feel for the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants on Via Cavour
- Day 2
Rome
Start early with a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome with a bus ride for wider views. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo. By 11:00 a.m. you're at Vatican City where you can choose to visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on your own. Afterward, head to Trastevere for dinner, then return to the hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Imperial Rome (walking and panoramic bus)
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit
- Dinner at Trastevere restaurants
Landmarks Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City 
- Day 3
Rome to Florence
You'll head out from Rome early and travel north through the countryside to reach Florence. Start at Piazzale Michelangelo where the views over the city spread out below you, then make your way down into the historic center. After grabbing lunch, you'll join a local guide for a walking tour that covers the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. From there, the afternoon is yours to wander around on your own and see what catches your interest. By evening, pick one of the restaurants scattered throughout the area for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour through Florence historic center with local expert
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
- Visit the Duomo
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
- View from Piazzale Michelangelo
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Florence at leisure
- Dinner at restaurants in Florence (various international cuisines available)
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 4
Florence to Venice
Travel through mountain landscapes as you cross the Apennines toward Venice. Once there, take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach Venice itself. A local guide takes you through St. Mark's Square, then you'll visit the Murano Glass Factory to watch glass makers work using traditional methods. After that, you have free time to explore the city on your own. Your hotel is located in the Mestre district on the mainland.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer across Giudecca Canal to Island of Venice
- Guided visit to St. Mark's Square
- Murano Glass Factory tour with admission
Optional Activities
- Lunch and dinner in Venice
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory 
- Day 5
Venice to Innsbruck - Kitzbuehel - Salzburg
Depart Venice heading toward Austria. You'll arrive in Innsbruck with time to walk around the historic center and grab lunch. The drive continues through mountain scenery to Kitzbuehel, a village known for skiing, where you can spend some time exploring. Later, keep going to Salzburg, arriving by evening. Note that if the group is smaller, you might travel by train from Venice to Innsbruck instead of driving.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Included Activities
- Time to explore Innsbruck historic center
- Time to explore Kitzbuehel village
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Innsbruck
Landmarks Innsbruck Historic City Center Kitzbuehel Village 
- Day 6
Salzburg - Lake Traunsee - Vienna
Spend the morning exploring Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, with its Renaissance and Baroque buildings and the fortress castle overlooking everything. Drive through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, known as a pilgrimage destination. From there, head to Traunkirchen on Traunsee Lake where you'll go on an included boat ride that passes four castles along the shoreline. Get off in Gmunden, then continue south to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Salzburg
- Included cruise on Traunsee Lake viewing four castles
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Salzburg or St. Wolfgang
- Dinner in Vienna
Landmarks Salzburg Castle Salzburg Historic Center St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake 
- Day 7
Vienna
Join a panoramic tour of Vienna in the morning with a local guide who shows you the wide avenues, palaces, parks, and the busy city center. The afternoon is yours to explore however you like. Later, transfer to Grinzing, an old wine village that's now part of Vienna, known for its traditional wine taverns. You'll have free time to have dinner and drink wine in the area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided tour of Vienna with local guide
- Transfer to Grinzing district
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Vienna
- Dinner at traditional taverns in Grinzing
Landmarks Grinzing District 
- Day 8
Vienna to Budapest
After roughly three hours of travel, arrive in Budapest. Start in the Vaci utca area, which is lively and good for lunch on your own. Then you'll take an included boat trip on the Danube River with Buda's historic sites on one side and Pest's modern feel on the other. Follow that with a panoramic tour of the city. You have free time to wander and explore. In the evening, there's an optional Hungarian show with dinner available.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Danubius Arena), Hotel (Radisson Budapest Budapart)
Included Activities
- Included boat trip on Danube River
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Váci utca
- Magyar show with dinner
Landmarks Váci utca Danube River Buda Pest 
- Day 9
Budapest
After breakfast, your journey ends here. You'll leave with good memories from the trip through Italy, Austria, and Hungary.
- Meals
- Breakfast
