Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get transferred to your hotel where your guide meets you with tour details. Later this evening, head over to Via Cavour where you can pick from Italian restaurants, Indian spots, Chinese places, or whatever international cuisine sounds good to you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants on Via Cavour (Italian, Indian, Chinese, or international cuisine)
- Day 2
Rome
Your day starts with a three-hour guided tour that combines walking through Imperial Rome with a panoramic bus ride. 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 the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are available if you want to add those on. That evening, you'll transfer to Trastevere for dinner and head back 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 restaurants in Trastevere
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 leave Rome early and drive north through the countryside toward Florence. Once you arrive, head straight to Piazzale Michelangelo for views out over the entire city and the Arno River below. From there, walk down into the historic center where you can grab lunch at whatever spot appeals to you. In the afternoon, join a local guide for a walking tour that covers Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. After that, you'll have time to wander around on your own and check out whatever catches your interest. By evening, pick from the many restaurants scattered throughout the area for dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour through Florence historic center with local expert
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
- Visit Duomo
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
- Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Florence historic center
- Dinner at local restaurants (international cuisines available)
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 4
Florence - Venice
Today you're crossing the Apennines with mountain views along the way before arriving in Venice. You'll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach Venice itself. With a local guide, you'll visit St. Mark's Square and tour the Murano Glass Factory to see how they make the glass. You get free time to explore on your own after that, and you'll be staying in the Mestre district.
- 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
- Free time to explore Venice on your own
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal 
- Day 5
Venice - Innsbruck - Kitzbuehel - Salzburg
Heading north into Austria, you'll stop in Innsbruck to walk through the historic center and have lunch. From there, scenic mountain roads take you to Kitzbühel, a famous ski resort where snow stays around for most of the year. Later, you'll continue on to Salzburg, getting there by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Salzburg Nord), Hotel (Harrys Xl Salzburg)
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Innsbruck
- Explore Kitzbühel village
Landmarks Innsbruck Historic City Center Kitzbühel 
- Day 6
Salzburg - Lake Traunsee - Vienna
Start your morning exploring Salzburg, Mozart's city with its Renaissance and Baroque architecture and the grand castle overlooking everything. You'll travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang, a well-known pilgrimage destination, then on to Traunkirchen on Traunsee Lake. An included cruise takes you out to see four of the lake's castles before you continue to Vienna, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Salzburg
- Included cruise on Traunsee Lake to view four castles
Landmarks Salzburg St. Wolfgang Traunsee Lake Gmunden 
- Day 7
Vienna
A local guide leads you on a panoramic tour of Vienna, showing you the grand avenues, beautiful palaces, large parks, and the energetic city center. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own. Later, you'll transfer to Grinzing, an old wine-growing village that's now part of Vienna, where traditional taverns let you choose what and where you'd like to eat.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainers Hotel Vienna)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Vienna with local guide
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration
- Dinner at traditional taverns in Grinzing
Landmarks Grinzing 
- Day 8
Vienna
After breakfast, your tour wraps up. You'll leave with memories from your journey through Italy and Austria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
