Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get transferred to your hotel, then meet your guide for an orientation to help you get your bearings. Once you're settled, head out in the evening to Via Cavour where there's a good range of restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, and other international food options.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurants on Via Cavour
- Day 2
Rome
A three-hour guided tour starts with walking through Imperial Rome followed by 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 before reaching Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are optional visits if you want to add them. Later, you'll transfer to Trastevere for dinner and head back to your hotel around 8:30 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided walking tour of Imperial Rome and panoramic bus tour
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums visit
- 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 Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Trastevere 
- Day 3
Rome to Florence
This morning you'll leave Rome and head north through the Italian countryside toward Florence. Starting at Piazzale Michelangelo, you get those panoramic views of the city spreading out below you. From there, walk down into the historic center and grab lunch at one of the local spots. In the afternoon, you'll join a guided walking tour that takes you through the main landmarks like Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. After the tour wraps up, the rest of the day is yours to wander around on your own. Plenty of restaurants and cafes are scattered throughout the area if you want to try dinner somewhere local.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nilhotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour through Florence historic center with local expert
- Visit Piazzale Michelangelo
- Visit Ponte Vecchio
- Visit the Duomo
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Florence at leisure
- Dinner at local restaurants with international cuisines
Landmarks Piazzale Michelangelo Ponte Vecchio Duomo Piazza della Signoria 
- Day 4
Florence to Venice
Travel through the Apennines mountain landscapes heading toward Venice. Once you arrive, take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to reach Venice. A local guide walks you through St. Mark's Square, then you'll check out the Murano Glass Factory to see how traditional glass-making is done. You'll get free time to explore before settling in at your accommodation in the Mestre district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- 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 visit with demonstration
Optional Activities
- Additional exploration of Venice
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Murano Glass Factory Giudecca Canal Island of Venice 
- Day 5
Departure
After breakfast, your tour wraps up, and you'll head home with memories from Rome, Florence, and Venice.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
