Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get settled into your accommodation in the Eternal City. Spend your first day wandering the ancient streets on your own schedule, getting a feel for the place at your own pace. By evening, you'll meet up with your Travel Director for dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with Travel Director)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Tiberio), Hotel (Grand Tiberio , Shangri-La Roma)
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome's ancient streets and historic sites independently
- Day 2
Rome
A Local Specialist joins you for a full day exploring Rome's main attractions. Start at the Vatican Museums where you'll see Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, then head to the Colosseum for a guided walk through Ancient Rome. After that, the afternoon is yours to wander Rome's piazzas or relax at a café.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza St. Peter's), Hotel (Grand Tiberio , Shangri-La Roma)
Included Activities
- Vatican Museums tour with Local Specialist
- Sistine Chapel visit
- Guided tour of the Colosseum with Local Specialist
- Explore Ancient Rome
Optional Activities
- Visit Capitoline Museums (if Vatican Museums tickets unavailable during Jubilee year)
- Views of the Roman Forum from Capitoline Hill
- Independent exploration of Rome's piazzas
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Colosseum Roman Forum Capitoline Museums Capitoline Hill - Day 3
Rome to Venice
You'll travel north through Italy's scenic landscape, passing hilltop towns like Orte and Orvieto as the route climbs through the Apennine Mountains. The drive covers some beautiful terrain, and you'll arrive in Venice by evening, settling in for the night in this unique lagoon city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Principe, Amadeus)
Included Activities
- Pass through Orte and Orvieto
- Cross the Apennine Mountains
Landmarks Orte Orvieto 
- Day 4
Venice
Your day in Venice starts at a glassblowing workshop where you can watch artisans at work creating delicate Venetian glass pieces. Next comes a private cruise along the waterways to St. Mark's Square, passing ferries and gondolas while seeing the Byzantine Basilica, Bridge of Sighs, and the ornate Doge's Palace. The afternoon is free to walk through Venice's narrow streets or grab a refreshing spritz.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Principe, Amadeus)
Included Activities
- Venetian glassblowing workshop (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Private cruise to St. Mark's Square
- View Byzantine Basilica
- View Bridge of Sighs
- View Doge's Palace
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Venice's calli (narrow streets)
- Enjoy a spritz at a local bar
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Byzantine Basilica Bridge of Sighs Doge's Palace - Day 5
Venice to Bologna to Florence
You'll travel south to Bologna where a Local Specialist shows you around the city's vibrant red-tiled houses and medieval Renaissance architecture. From there, continue on to Florence. This evening, you have the option to join a group dinner featuring regional food and wine out in the Tuscan countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Neroli)
Included Activities
- Bologna exploration with Local Specialist
- View medieval squares and red-bricked facades in Bologna
Optional Activities
- One-of-a-kind dining experience in the Tuscan countryside
Landmarks Bologna 
- Day 6
Florence
A Local Specialist leads you through Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. You'll see the multi-colored Duomo with Brunelleschi's dome and the gilded doors of the Baptistery. Afternoon is yours to explore on your own, visiting Michelangelo's David at the Academy, climbing to Piazza Michelangelo for city views, or checking out Palazzo Vecchio. Later, you'll connect with locals on a Be My Guest experience at a working Tuscan estate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Miari Fulcis family estate, surrounded by stories, local flavours and a setting made famous by classic films)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Villa Neroli)
Included Activities
- Florence sightseeing with Local Specialist
- View multi-coloured Duomo
- View Brunelleschi's dome
- View gilded doors of the Baptistery
- Explore Signoria Square (political heart of the city)
- Visit area around Santa Croce Basilica
- Gold and leatherwork demonstration
- Be My Guest experience at Miari Fulcis family estate
- Tour of medieval cloister and gardens
- Dinner at working Tuscan estate known for organic olive oil and honey
Optional Activities
- Visit Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's David
- Views from Piazza Michelangelo
- Explore Palazzo Vecchio for Medici legacy
Landmarks Duomo Baptistery Academy of Fine Arts Piazza Michelangelo Palazzo Vecchio Signoria Square Santa Croce Basilica - Day 7
Florence to Pompeii to Sorrento
Travel south to Pompeii and join a Local Specialist for a guided walk through the ancient Roman town preserved by Mount Vesuvius's eruption in 79 AD. You'll walk through remarkably preserved streets, homes, and public buildings. After that, continue to Sorrento, a charming town perched above the Bay of Naples. Check in for a two-night stay and enjoy a relaxed dinner with fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Relaxed dinner with fellow guests featuring regional flavours)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Johanna Park)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Pompeii with Local Specialist
- Explore preserved streets, homes and public buildings at Pompeii
Optional Activities
- Explore Sorrento's craftsmanship (inlaid wood, handmade leather)
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius Bay of Naples - Day 8
Sorrento
Start the day at a leisure pace at your hotel in Sorrento. You can explore the Amalfi Coast, one of Italy's most scenic drives, stopping in Positano to walk its steep streets and see pastel-colored houses with sea views. Back in town, you might browse local shops for hand-crafted leather and limoncello or sit at a café. Dinner options include a family-run restaurant with bold Neapolitan food or a traditional farmhouse in the countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Johanna Park)
Optional Activities
- Amalfi Coast excursion
- Visit Positano
- Browse local shops for hand-crafted leather and limoncello
- Cafe lunch
- Family-run restaurant dinner in town with Neapolitan favourites
- Dinner at traditional farmhouse in Sorrento countryside
Landmarks Amalfi Coast Positano - Day 9
Sorrento to Capri to Rome
Board a Jetfoil to Capri and meet a Local Specialist who introduces you to the island's culture and history. Walk through elegant lanes and vibrant piazzas, learning how this small island became a favorite of emperors and artists. An optional boat cruise takes you around Capri's waters to see the Faraglioni rocks and White Grotto sea cave. Later, travel north back to Rome for your final night and enjoy a last dinner with your Travel Director and group to reflect on your Italian journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Last dinner with Travel Director and fellow guests)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Tiberio , Shangri-La Roma)
Included Activities
- Jetfoil to Capri
- Guided walk through Capri with Local Specialist
- Explore Capri's elegant lanes and vibrant piazzas
- Visit historic landmarks and local boutiques on Capri
- Travel to Rome
Optional Activities
- Boat cruise around Capri to view Faraglioni rocks
- Boat cruise to White Grotto sea cave
Landmarks Capri Faraglioni rocks White Grotto - Day 10
Rome
You'll depart Rome today. Transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino Airport to get you to your flight for the journey home.
