Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll get transferred to your hotel when you arrive in Rome. Spend the afternoon getting settled and checking with hotel reception for information about upcoming tours. This gives you time to freshen up and get your bearings before things get going.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
- Day 2
Rome
A three-hour guided tour combines walking and a panoramic bus ride through Imperial Rome. 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 with an optional visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Later in the evening, you'll transfer to Trastevere for dinner, heading back around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
Included Activities
- Guided three-hour tour of Imperial Rome combining walking tour and panoramic bus ride
- Evening transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Visit to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
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
This day is completely free for you to explore Rome on your own terms. Wander through the charming streets, find hidden historical corners, and get a sense of the city's ancient character at your own pace. There's no scheduled tour, so it's your call what to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Aran Park), Hotel (Grand Fleming)
- Day 4
Rome - Orvieto - Castiglione del Lago - Siena
You'll travel through Umbria to Orvieto, a medieval city sitting on top of a flat summit. After checking out the viewpoint and taking escalators up to the medieval center, you'll visit the Gothic cathedral. From there, head to Castiglione del Lago on Lake Trasimeno for a walk and lunch. Later you continue to Siena in Tuscany to see Piazza del Campo and the Duomo before settling in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Four Points By Sheraton Siena)
Included Activities
- Visit to Orvieto with viewpoint
- Visit to Orvieto Cathedral
Landmarks Orvieto Cathedral Lake Trasimeno Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral 
- Day 5
Siena - Monteriggioni - San Gimignano - Florence
Leaving Siena, you'll stop at Monteriggioni, a medieval village with cobbled streets and old walls. Next is San Gimignano with its famous tall medieval towers. After lunch, you travel to Florence arriving in the early afternoon. There's time to enjoy the historic center, and if you're into art, the Uffizi Gallery or Accademia Gallery are options (note that Accademia closes on Mondays). Dinner is included this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord), Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello)
Included Activities
- Visit to Monteriggioni
- Visit to San Gimignano
Optional Activities
- Visit to Uffizi Gallery
- Visit to Accademia Gallery
Landmarks Monteriggioni San Gimignano Uffizi Gallery Accademia Gallery 
- Day 6
Florence
Start at the Michelangelo viewpoint for city views, then walk to the historic center for a guided tour. You'll see the Gothic Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze), Ponte Vecchio with its goldsmith shops, and Piazza della Signoria, which was the political center of the city. After the tour ends, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord), Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Florence historic center
- Visit to Michelangelo viewpoint
- Visit to Gothic Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze)
- Visit to Ponte Vecchio
Landmarks Michelangelo Viewpoint Gothic Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze) Ponte Vecchio Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 7
Florence - Pisa - Cinque Terre - Genoa
Travel to Pisa where a tourist train takes you to Piazza dei Miracoli to see the famous Leaning Tower. After that, head to the Ligurian Riviera and Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with five charming villages. You'll take a train (tickets are included) to one of the towns, typically Vernazzo though Manarola or Corniglia might be used during busy times. Grab lunch, then train to Levanto and bus to Genoa where you'll have free time exploring the city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ac Marriott Genova), Hotel (Novotel Genova City), Hotel (Tower Genova Airport)
Included Activities
- Tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- Visit to Cinque Terre
- Train tickets to Cinque Terre
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Cinque Terre Vernazzo Manarola Corniglia 
- Day 8
Genoa - Santa Margherita Ligure/Rapallo - Portofino - Milan
Travel to Santa Margherita Ligure (or Rapallo from May 30th through November 2nd due to bus restrictions) and board a boat for Portofino, one of Europe's most exclusive destinations. Spend time strolling by the water and relaxing. After lunch, continue to Milan for free time. If you're interested, the Gothic cathedral in Piazza del Duomo or Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are worth checking out.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Barcelo Milan), Hotel (Amedia Milan)
Included Activities
- Stroll in Portofino
Optional Activities
- Visit to Milan Cathedral (Duomo)
- Visit to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Landmarks Portofino Santa Margherita Ligure Rapallo Milan Cathedral (Duomo) Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II 
- Day 9
Milan - Lake Orta - Lake Maggiore - Verona
Explore the Italian Lakes region, starting at Lake Orta in Orta San Giulio, a well-kept medieval city. Take a train to the medieval center, then a boat to the Island of San Giulio with its monastery. Next, head to Lake Maggiore stopping in Stresa where you can optionally visit the Borromean Islands including Isola Bella with its gardens and palace. Have lunch and then continue to Verona.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shg Hotel Catullo), Hotel (Maxim), Hotel (Airport Hotel Verona)
Included Activities
- Train to Orta San Giulio medieval center
- Boat to Island of San Giulio
Optional Activities
- Visit to Borromean Islands
- Visit to Isola Bella
Landmarks Lake Orta Orta San Giulio Island of San Giulio Lake Maggiore Stresa Borromean Islands Isola Bella 
- Day 10
Verona - Venice
Spend time exploring Verona before heading to Venice, arriving around 1:00 p.m. A boat trip to St. Mark's Square is included, followed by a guided walking tour of the City of Canals and a visit to see Murano glasswork. After that you have leisure time, and a gondola ride is something to consider if it appeals to you. You'll be staying in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lugano Torretta)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to St. Mark's Square
- Guided walking tour of Venice
- Visit to Murano glasswork
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano 
- Day 11
Venice - Padua - San Marino - Gubbio - Perugia
Travel to Padua to visit the magnificent Saint's Basilica, a major pilgrimage destination. Continue to the Adriatic coast and San Marino, a charming independent country on top of a fortified mountain. After lunch, cross the picturesque Apennines heading to Gubbio, a well-preserved town known for the impressive Palace of Consuls and a 12th-century cathedral. You'll arrive in Perugia by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gio Arte E Vini)
Included Activities
- Visit to Saint's Basilica in Padua
Landmarks Saint's Basilica San Marino Gubbio Palace of Consuls Gubbio Cathedral 
- Day 12
Perugia - Assisi - Rome - Naples
Take a panoramic tour of Perugia, the city of chocolate, with a local guide. Use moving walkways to cross the rocky outcrop and explore the medieval underground city with its stone-paved streets and charming squares. Head to Assisi for lunch and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. In the afternoon, travel south (sometimes stopping in Rome to drop off other passengers) and arrive in Naples by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Palazzo Esedra)
Included Activities
- Guided panoramic tour of Perugia
- Exploration of Perugia's medieval underground city
- Visit to Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
Landmarks Basilica of St. Francis 
- Day 13
Naples - Capri - Sorrento - Salerno
After breakfast, head to the Naples port to take a ferry to the Island of Capri. Consider taking the funicular up to Capri town to walk around and enjoy the views. After lunch, reboard and head to Sorrento, a tourist town at the base of a cliff with free time to wander. Later, continue to the Gulf of Salerno and stay in the city of Salerno.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Hotel Salerno), Hotel (Mediterranea Hotel), Hotel (Hotel Holiday Inn Cava Dei Tirreni)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Island of Capri
Optional Activities
- Funicular ride to Capri town
Landmarks Island of Capri Capri town Sorrento Gulf of Salerno 
- Day 14
Salerno - Paola - Messina - Taormina
Travel through southern Italian scenery, crossing Cilento National Park. Arrive in Paola on the Tyrrhenian Sea to visit the Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola and enjoy free time for lunch in the charming historic center. Travel to Villa San Giovanni for a short ferry crossing to Sicily. Upon arriving in Messina, stroll around the cathedral. Continue to Taormina with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Antares)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola
- Ferry crossing to Sicily
Landmarks Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola Cilento National Park Messina Cathedral 
- Day 15
Taormina - Giardini Naxos - Roman Villa del Casale - Palermo
At the foot of Mount Etna, explore beautiful Taormina. Early morning head to Giardini Naxos, the first Greek settlement in Sicily from 734 B.C., with its seafront promenade and beaches. Stroll through Taormina's lively old town with its Greek Theatre overlooking the landscape. After lunch, visit the Roman Villa of Casale (admission and guided tour included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its 4th-century layout and mosaics. Cross mountainous Sicily to Palermo, arriving at day's end with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Palace), Hotel (San Paolo Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit to Giardini Naxos
- Visit to Taormina Greek Theatre
- Visit to Roman Villa of Casale with admission and guided tour
Landmarks Giardini Naxos Taormina Greek Theatre Roman Villa of Casale Mount Etna 
- Day 16
Palermo
Take a guided city tour of Palermo with a local expert. See the cathedral famous for its architectural styles and royal tombs (admission included), and Palazzo dei Normanni with fountains, markets, and gardens. Visit Monreale to see its cathedral (admission included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its golden mosaics. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Astoria Palace), Hotel (San Paolo Palace)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Palermo
- Visit to Palermo Cathedral with admission
- Visit to Palazzo dei Normanni
- Excursion to Monreale
- Visit to Monreale Cathedral with admission
Landmarks Palermo Cathedral Palazzo dei Normanni Monreale Cathedral 
- Day 17
Palermo
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. You'll leave with wonderful memories from your time across Italy.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
