Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Your Rome adventure starts this evening with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. Before that, you'll have the whole day to explore at your own pace. Walk around the city, grab an espresso at a streetside cafe, or head to Trevi Fountain and toss in a coin. Later, you'll meet up with the group for dinner and get to know your fellow travelers.
Optional Activities
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Explore designer shops and restaurants
- Dinner with group
Landmarks/POIs Trevi Fountain - Day 2
Rome
This morning a local leader takes you on an orientation walk through Rome's major sites like the Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Victor Emmanuel Monument, and Pantheon. After the walk, your afternoon is open. Head to Piazza Navona for pizza and espresso, or visit Vatican City and St Peter's Basilica if you prefer. The choice is yours on how to spend the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk with local leader
- Visit Spanish Steps
- Visit Colosseum
- Visit Roman Forum
- Visit Victor Emmanuel Monument
- Visit Pantheon
Optional Activities
- Pizza and espresso at Piazza Navona
- Visit Vatican City
- Visit St Peter's Basilica
Landmarks/POIs Spanish Steps Colosseum Roman Forum Victor Emmanuel Monument Pantheon Piazza Navona Vatican City St Peter's Basilica - Day 3
Rome to Florence
You'll take a train from Rome to Florence today. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, your leader guides you on an orientation walk through this culturally rich city. Your evening is free to explore on your own. Consider the Florentine State Museum or Galleria Uffizi if you're in the mood for art, or try local dishes like bistecca alla fiorentina or panforte at a restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Florence
- Orientation walk with leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Florentine State Museum
- Visit Galleria Uffizi
- Try bistecca alla fiorentina
- Try ribollita
- Purchase panforte
Landmarks/POIs Florentine State Museum Galleria Uffizi - Day 4
Lucca
After breakfast, travel to Pisa by train for a short orientation walk. Then you'll see the famous Leaning Tower and get that classic photo everyone wants. Explore the Duomo and Pisa Baptistry, then wander through streets lined with boutiques and specialty shops. Head back to Lucca later, and your evening is free. Relax with Prosecco and fresh focaccia in the shadow of Palazzo Pretorio.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day trip to Pisa
- Short orientation walk in Pisa
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit Duomo (Piazza dei Miracoli)
- Visit Pisa Baptistry
Optional Activities
- Shop at high-end boutiques and specialty stores
- Visit Palazzo Pretorio
- Prosecco and focaccia with finocchiona and pecorino cheese
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Pisa Baptistry Palazzo Pretorio - Day 5
Bologna
The train takes you to Bologna, a city filled with medieval and Renaissance buildings and art. Your local leader shows you around during an orientation walk to get your bearings. Then this evening, join a cooking class to learn how to make Italian pasta. After you've mastered the techniques, you'll enjoy what you created for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Pasta dishes prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Train to Bologna
- Orientation walk with local leader
- Pasta cooking class
- Dinner (prepared from cooking class)
- Day 6
Venice
An early train takes you to Venice, a city full of bridges, towers, canals, and gondolas that haven't changed much since the 15th century. First, an orientation walk helps you get comfortable navigating the complex canal system. From there, the day is yours to explore on your own. Later in the afternoon, rejoin your group for a cicchetti walking tour where you'll snack and sip your way through bars and taverns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Venice
- Orientation walk with leader
- Cicchetti walking tour and Spritz
- Vaporetto daily pass
- Day 7
Venice
You have the entire day to explore Venice however you like. Walk along the Grand Canal, cross the Rialto Bridge, check out Doge's Palace, or wander Piazza San Marco. If you want high views of the city, take a vaporetto to San Giorgio and climb the bell tower. Or treat yourself to a gondola ride through the waterways. This evening, meet up with your group for a celebratory dinner with Venetian specialties like fresh lobster and squid ink spaghetti.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory dinner featuring Venetian specialties including fresh lobster and squid ink spaghetti)
Included Activities
- Celebratory dinner with group
Optional Activities
- Visit Grand Canal
- Visit Rialto Bridge
- Visit Doge's Palace
- Visit Piazza San Marco
- Visit San Giorgio Bell Tower
- Vaporetto (water bus) to San Giorgio
- Gondola ride
- Explore Palazzo Ducale
Landmarks/POIs Grand Canal Rialto Bridge Doge's Palace Piazza San Marco San Giorgio Bell Tower Palazzo Ducale - Day 8
Venice
No activities are scheduled for today. You can leave your accommodation whenever you're ready. If you want to stay longer in Venice, contact your booking agent beforehand to set up an extension.
