Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Dinner (Savour 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 to St. Peter's Square in Vatican City
- Visit to the Colosseum with guided exploration following in the footsteps of gladiators
- See the sweeping Circus Maximus
- See the Arch of Constantine
- View Palatine Hill
Landmarks St. Peter's Square Colosseum Circus Maximus Arch of Constantine Palatine Hill - Day 3
Rome to Capri
Rome to Capri- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Michelangelo, San Michele, Anacapri, Regina Cristina, Capri)
Included Activities
- Visit to Villa Barberini Gardens and exploration of artistic treasures
Landmarks Villa Barberini Gardens Tyrrhenian Sea - Day 4
Capri
Capri- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Michelangelo, San Michele, Anacapri, Regina Cristina, Capri)
Included Activities
- Cruise by jetfoil to Capri through Mediterranean waters
- Guided exploration with Local Expert through Capri town
- View whitewashed houses, winding alleyways, small cafes, fashionable boutiques and artisan studios
- Panoramic views from Anacapri overlooking the Bay of Naples to Mount Vesuvius
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Cruise across the Tyrrhenian Sea to Positano with time ashore before returning to hotel
Landmarks Capri Mount Vesuvius Bay of Naples - Day 5
Capri to Todi
Capri to Todi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with a glass of Orvieto Classico wine featuring the flavours of the region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fonte Cesia, Todi)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Pompeii with Local Expert through cobbled streets of this ancient Roman city frozen in time
Optional Activities
- Free time in Todi to explore independently
Landmarks Pompeii Piazza del Popolo - Day 6
Todi
Todi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fonte Cesia, Todi)
Optional Activities
- Explore the medieval town of Todi independently
Landmarks Todi - Day 7
Todi to Perugia
Todi to Perugia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sangallo Palace, Perugia)
Included Activities
- Visit to St. Clare's Church
- Visit to Roman Temple of Minerva
- Walk down Via San Francesco
- Guided visit to Basilica of St. Francis with Local Expert
- Guided walking exploration of Perugia's Old Town
- See Collegio del Cambio
- See Priors' Palace
- See the Cathedral
- See the Great Fountain in the main square
Landmarks St. Clare's Church Roman Temple of Minerva Via San Francesco Basilica of St. Francis Collegio del Cambio Priors' Palace Perugia Cathedral Great Fountain - Day 8
Perugia
Perugia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sangallo Palace, Perugia)
Included Activities
- Visit to artisanal workshop and meeting with Marta to learn about loom-weaving craft and women's empowerment initiatives
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Journey to Cortona, one of the oldest hill towns in Tuscany, including visit to recently unearthed Etruscan Temple and guided exploration of historic centre with views of Lake Trasimeno and Val di Chiana
- Optional Experience: Evening discovery of edible treasures of traditional Umbrian kitchen accompanied with wines of the region
Landmarks Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti Cortona Lake Trasimeno - Day 9
Perugia to Florence to Tuscany
Perugia to Florence to Tuscany- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cappuccina Country Resort & Spa, San Gimignano)
Included Activities
- Guided walk with Local Expert to view marble-clad cathedral, bell tower and baptistery with Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence
- See fountains and sculptures at Palazzo Vecchio
- Artisan demonstration of Florence's famed leatherwork and gold craftsmanship
- Exploration of Tuscany's red wines with education on aging process of Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, and Gran Selezione
Optional Activities
- Time at leisure to explore Piazza della Signoria independently
Landmarks Florence Cathedral Florence Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio 
- Day 10
Lucca to Siena to San Gimignano
Lucca to Siena to San Gimignano- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cappuccina Country Resort & Spa, San Gimignano)
Included Activities
- Tasting of Panforte, a traditional Tuscan dessert containing fruits and nuts (via Insight Choice option)
- Visit to Basilica of St. Domenico with Local Expert and discovery of connection with St. Catherine of Siena (via Insight Choice option)
- Taste of award-winning frozen gelato from Sergio Dondoli, world champion gelato maestro
Optional Activities
- Insight Choice: Visit medieval Basilica of St. Domenico or sample panforte (choose one)
Landmarks Basilica of St. Domenico San Gimignano - Day 11
Lucca
Lucca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa La Principessa, Lucca)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Lucca's churches, squares and palaces within medieval ramparts
- Sampling of freshly baked Tuscan bread
Optional Activities
- Optional opportunity to 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
- Guided exploration with Local Expert of one of the five charming fishing villages in Cinque Terre
- Cruise along rugged coastline of Cinque Terre (weather permitting)
- Exploration of medieval quarter
- Time at popular sandy beach
Landmarks Cinque Terre - Day 13
Lucca to Parma
Lucca to Parma- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Starhotels Du Parc, Parma)
Included Activities
- Meeting with Paolo, a passionate local, at Caseificio San Bernardino
- Education on the craft and process of making Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Observation of cheese being made and carefully matured
- Tasting of Parmigiano-Reggiano samples accompanied by wine
Landmarks Caseificio San Bernardino Parma - 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 to one of Modena's top producers of authentic, traditional, artisan balsamic vinegar
- Master class on balsamic vinegar production
- Gondola ride through Venice's canals with musicians serenading, passing water-lapped doorways and Rococo palaces
Landmarks Modena Soave Padua Venice 
- Day 15
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sumptuous dinner with wine in Burano, sampling local specialties)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice)
Included Activities
- Visit to Venetian glassblowing workshop with observation of traditional glassblowing craft dating back to 15th century
- Visit to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to St. Mark's Basilica to view its riches
- Visit to Doge's Palace
- View of Bridge of Sighs
- Evening cruise through islands of the Venetian Lagoon
- Dinner in Burano with wine sampling local specialties
Landmarks St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs Burano - Day 16
Venice
Venice
