Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll land in Rome and have the afternoon to get your bearings in the Eternal City. Explore the neighborhood around your hotel or wander the streets a bit before heading to the Kickoff Party where you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of your group.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza St. Peter's)
- Day 2
Rome
This morning a Local Specialist guides you through Ancient Rome, taking you across the Tiber to see the Colosseum up close. Later on, you'll learn how to make authentic Italian pizza from scratch and then cook your creations for dinner with the family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza St. Peter's)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Colosseum with Local Specialist
- Italian pizza making experience and meal
Landmarks Colosseum - Day 3
Rome
You're heading to Gladiator School to learn sword techniques and military skills from an expert instructor. Think of it as a hands-on history lesson. After that wraps up, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Rome at your own pace with your family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza St. Peter's)
Included Activities
- Gladiator School experience with sword training and military techniques instruction
- Day 4
Rome - Pisa - Florence
The drive north through Tuscany's rolling countryside takes you past vineyards and olive groves. You'll stop at Pisa to grab photos at the famous Leaning Tower in Piazza del Duomo, then continue on to Florence. By evening you'll be checked into your hotel for a three night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)
Included Activities
- Visit to Piazza del Duomo in Pisa including Leaning Tower viewing
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli 
- Day 5
Florence
A Local Specialist takes you on a walking tour to see Florence's major sights: the Gothic Duomo, the Baptistery, and Michelangelo's David at the Academy of Fine Arts. You'll watch traditional leatherworkers and goldsmiths demonstrate their craft, then grab gelato in the city where it originated. Tonight brings dinner at the Miari Fulcis family estate, a 15th-century Tuscan villa surrounded by olive groves and vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Miari Fulcis family on their 15th-century Tuscan estate with olive groves and vineyards)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence with Local Specialist including Duomo, Baptistery, and Signoria Square
- Visit to Academy of Fine Arts to view Michelangelo's David
- Florentine leathercraft demonstration
- 18-carat gold demonstration
- Gelato experience at local gelateria
- Be My Guest dinner experience at Miari Fulcis family estate in Tuscan hills with olive groves and vineyards
Landmarks Florence Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) Baptistery of Florence Academy of Fine Arts Signoria Square Santa Croce Basilica - Day 6
Florence
Today is yours to explore Florence on foot at your own pace. The city rewards wandering, so take time to get lost in the neighborhoods and find small piazzas. If you'd rather have structure, there's an optional excursion to San Gimignano, the Town of Towers, which sits about an hour away in the Tuscan hills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to San Gimignano ('Town of Towers')
- Day 7
Florence - Bologna - Venice
You'll stop in medieval Bologna to walk through the city with a Local Specialist and experience the aromas and history of Bolognese sauce. After that, you're heading to Venice, the island city built on the Adriatic. Once there, you can take an optional gondola ride through the canals to get a feel for the Queen of the Adriatic.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Bologna with Local Specialist including medieval squares and historic architecture
Optional Activities
- Traditional gondola experience in Venice
Landmarks Bologna Medieval City Center 
- Day 8
Venice
A private launch takes you to St. Mark's Square where you'll explore the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, the Campanile, and the Bridge of Sighs. You'll see glassblowers at work and then try making Carnival masks yourself, decorating them with paint, feathers, and glitter. If you're interested, there's an optional meal on the colorful island of Burano.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Private launch cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Viewing of Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, Campanile, and Bridge of Sighs
- Venetian glassblowing demonstration experience
- Carnival mask crafting and decoration activity
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Burano island with meal
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace St. Mark's Basilica Campanile of St. Mark's Bridge of Sighs - Day 9
Venice
You'll navigate the canals to the Rialto Bridge and explore the traditional food market from the water. A small group walking tour then takes you through Venice's quieter corners and hidden highlights before lunch at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Mestre Castellana), Hotel (Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana)
Included Activities
- Canal navigation to Rialto Bridge and traditional food market
- Small group sightseeing walking tour of Venice
Landmarks Rialto Bridge - Day 10
Homeward
Your Italian journey comes to an end today. You'll depart with memories from Rome, Tuscany, and Venice, and say goodbye to the travel companions you've gotten to know over the past week.
- Meals
- Breakfast
