Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a uniquely Roman restaurant, offering a perfect exploration of Lazio's typical flavours)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Room 007 Select, Rome)
- Day 2
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Room 007 Select, Rome)
Included Activities
- Guided tour with Local Expert to discover modern-day Rome and ancient Roman life
- Visit St. Peter's Square in Vatican City
- Cross Tiber River to visit the Colosseum
- See the sweeping Circus Maximus, once the largest stadium in ancient Rome
- Admire the Arch of Constantine, a triumphal monument built to celebrate Emperor Constantine's victory
- View Palatine Hill, the most central of Rome's seven hills and legendary site where Romulus founded the city
- Follow in the footsteps of gladiators for deeper insight into life in ancient Rome at the Colosseum
Landmarks St. Peter's Square Colosseum Circus Maximus Arch of Constantine Palatine Hill - Day 3
Rome to Castel Gandolfo
Rome to Castel Gandolfo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Michelangelo, San Michele, Anacapri, Regina Cristina, Capri)
Included Activities
- Explore the artistic treasure of the Villa Barberini Gardens
- Marvel at intricately designed mosaic flower beds and fountains
Landmarks Villa Barberini Gardens - Day 4
Capri
Capri- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Michelangelo, San Michele, Anacapri, Regina Cristina, Capri)
Included Activities
- Cruise by jetfoil to Capri through beautiful blue Mediterranean waters
- Explore Capri town with Local Expert
- See whitewashed houses, winding alleyways, small cafes, fashionable boutiques and artisans studios
- View across the Bay of Naples to Mount Vesuvius from Anacapri's clifftop location
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Cruise across the Tyrrhenian Sea to Positano with time ashore before returning to hotel
Landmarks Capri Bay of Naples Mount Vesuvius - Day 5
Capri to Todi - Pompeii
Capri to Todi - Pompeii- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with a glass of Orvieto Classico wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fonte Cesia, Todi)
Included Activities
- Walk with Local Expert through Pompeii, exploring the cobbled streets frozen in time since the first century
- Visit Todi with orientation to medieval town
- Explore the main square, Piazza del Popolo
Landmarks Pompeii Piazza del Popolo - Day 6
Todi
Todi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fonte Cesia, Todi)
Landmarks Todi - Day 7
Todi to Assisi to Perugia
Todi to Assisi to Perugia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sangallo Palace, Perugia)
Included Activities
- Visit St. Clare's Church in Assisi
- See the Roman Temple of Minerva in Assisi
- Walk down the Via San Francesco
- Visit the Basilica of St. Francis with Local Expert
- Discover why the Basilica of Saint Francis is considered one of the crowning achievements of medieval Europe
- Guided walking exploration of Perugia's Old Town
- See Priors' Palace, Collegio del Cambio, the Cathedral and Great Fountain
Landmarks St. Clare's Church Roman Temple of Minerva Basilica of St. Francis Priors' Palace Collegio del Cambio Cathedral of Perugia Great Fountain of Perugia - Day 8
Perugia
Perugia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sangallo Palace, Perugia)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Visit artisanal workshop and meet Marta, a TreadRight Foundation grant recipient
- Learn how Marta and her weavers preserve the ancient craft of loom-weaving
- Explore Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti, a women-owned workshop that empowers local women through education and training
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Journey to recently unearthed Etruscan Temple
- Optional Experience: Guided exploration through Cortona's historic centre with views of Lake Trasimeno and Val di Chiana
- Optional Experience: Discover edible treasures of traditional Umbrian kitchen, accompanied with wines of the region
Landmarks Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti Cortona Lake Trasimeno Etruscan Temple - Day 9
Perugia to Florence to Tuscany
Perugia to Florence to Tuscany- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Discover what gives a quality Chianti wine its signature cherry, plum, and earthy profile. Learn about the aging process of Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva and Gran Selezione and the Riserva, DOC and DOCG labelling.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cappuccina Country Resort & Spa, San Gimignano)
Included Activities
- Guided walk with Local Expert to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise
- Witness artisan demonstration of Florence's famed leatherwork and gold craftsmanship
- Explore Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence and open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces
- View fountains and sculptures along the front of Palazzo Vecchio
Landmarks Florence Cathedral Campanile di Giotto Florence Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio 
- Day 10
Lucca - Siena - San Gimignano
Lucca - Siena - San Gimignano- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cappuccina Country Resort & Spa, San Gimignano)
Included Activities
- Visit the Basilica of St. Domenico with Local Expert
- Discover connection between the Basilica of St. Domenico and St. Catherine of Siena
- Enjoy a tasting of Panforte, a traditional Tuscan dessert containing fruits and nuts
- Visit San Gimignano, the 'Medieval Manhattan' of Tuscany
- Ascend serpentine alleyways to artisan gelato parlour of world champion gelato maestro Sergio Dondoli for a taste of his finest frozen treats
Landmarks Basilica of St. Domenico San Gimignano - Day 11
Lucca
Lucca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa La Principessa, Lucca)
Included Activities
- Explore the city of Lucca
- Admire churches, piazzas and palaces within medieval ramparts
- Sample freshly baked Tuscan bread
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Explore Pisa
Landmarks Lucca Pisa 
- Day 12
Lucca to Cinque Terre
Lucca to Cinque Terre- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa La Principessa, Lucca)
Included Activities
- Led by Local Expert, visit the unique UNESCO World Heritage Site tucked away on the mountainous Italian Riviera coastline
- Explore two of the five charming fishing villages
- Cruise along the rugged coastline (weather permitting)
Landmarks Cinque Terre - Day 13
Lucca to Parma
Lucca to Parma- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Starhotels Du Parc, Parma)
Included Activities
- Visit Caseificio San Bernardino and meet a passionate local who lives and breathes Italian gastronomy and quality cheese
- Step inside to witness the craft behind Parmigiano-Reggiano as it's made and carefully matured
- Learn how time, temperature and skilled hands shape Parmigiano-Reggiano's nutty aroma and crystalline texture
- Taste samples of the famous Parmigiano-Reggiano, accompanied by a glass of wine
Landmarks Parma Caseificio San Bernardino - Day 14
Parma to Modena to Venice
Parma to Modena to Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit one of Modena's top producers of authentic, traditional, artisan balsamic vinegar
- Take a master class to understand what makes balsamic vinegar as expensive as top-rated wines
- Glide through Venice's canals on an iconic gondola ride
- Pass beneath historic bridges and past elegant palaces
- Soak up the city's romantic atmosphere as gondolier navigates the tranquil waterways
Landmarks Modena Soave 
- Day 15
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cruise to the charming fisherman's island of Burano to enjoy a delicious dinner with wine and new-found friends)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit Venetian glassblowing workshop to see how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert artisans
- Learn about artisans creating delicate works of art using rare traditional practices
- Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters
- Learn about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history dating back to the 15th century
- Visit St. Mark's Square
- View the riches of St. Mark's Basilica
- Admire the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
- Cruise the islands of the Venetian Lagoon to arrive at Burano
Landmarks St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano - Day 16
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast
