Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and check into your 4-star hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. The city is full of squares, churches, fountains, and ancient ruins scattered throughout, so there's plenty to see whether you walk around nearby neighborhoods or head to some of the main attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome's city center independently
- Visit squares, churches, and fountains
- View ancient Roman ruins
- Custom activities available upon request
- Day 2
Rome
After breakfast, you have three options to choose from. Try a Rome food tour that focuses on authentic local cuisine and neighborhood spots. Or go with a guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum that includes skip-the-line access. The third choice is a Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour. All three keep groups to a maximum of 20 people with local expert guides leading the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice of one guided sightseeing tour: Rome Food Tour, Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum tour, or Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour
Optional Activities
- Rome Food Tour - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday only
- Discovering Imperial Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with skip-the-line entrance
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour with skip-the-line entrance
Landmarks/POIs Colosseum Palatine Hill Roman Forum Circus Maximus Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel - Day 3
Rome to Sorrento
Following breakfast, you'll head to the train station and board a high-speed train to Naples, which takes about an hour. A private driver meets you at Naples railway station and drives you to Sorrento. Once you check into your 4-star hotel, the afternoon and evening are free for you to walk around this coastal town and get your bearings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Sorrento independently
- Custom activities available upon request
- Day 4
Sorrento
After breakfast, pick between two options. Explore the Amalfi Coast with stops in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, which includes 2 hours of free time in Amalfi town. Or join a guided tour of Pompeii's archaeological ruins with skip-the-line access to this UNESCO site. Both are small group experiences with expert local guides.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice of one guided sightseeing tour: Amalfi Coast discovery tour or Pompeii small group tour
Optional Activities
- Amalfi Coast discovery tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello
- Pompeii small group tour with skip-the-line access
Landmarks/POIs Positano Amalfi Ravello Pompeii Mount Vesuvius - Day 5
Sorrento to Florence
After breakfast, a private driver takes you to Naples railway station. You'll board a high-speed train to Florence, arriving in about 3 hours. Check in at your 4-star hotel in the city center and spend the rest of the day exploring on your own. The Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Loggia dei Lanzi, and Ponte Vecchio are all within walking distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Florence's historic city center on foot
- Visit the Duomo
- See Piazza della Signoria and Loggia dei Lanzi
- Walk across Ponte Vecchio
- Try local Fiorentina steak and red wine
Landmarks/POIs Florence Duomo Piazza della Signoria Loggia dei Lanzi Ponte Vecchio - Day 6
Florence
Following breakfast, you can choose from three different guided experiences. Option 1 includes a walking tour of Florence's historic center and entry to the Uffizi Gallery to see works like Botticelli's Birth of Venus. Option 2 is a pizza and gelato making class with a professional chef. Option 3 combines a walking tour of key historic sites with fast-track entry to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice of one guided sightseeing tour: Best of Florence walking tour with Uffizi Gallery, Pizza and Gelato Making class, or Florence walking tour with Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo's David
Optional Activities
- Best of Florence walking tour and Uffizi Gallery visit - not available on Mondays
- Pizza and Gelato Making class
- Walk in Florence and meet David (Accademia Gallery with fast-track entrance) - not available on Mondays
Landmarks/POIs Uffizi Gallery Accademia Gallery Piazza della Signoria Florence Duomo Baptistery Santa Trinita Orsanmichele Church Ponte Vecchio Vasari Corridor - Day 7
Florence to Venice
After breakfast, head to the train station and catch a high-speed train to Venice, arriving in roughly 2 hours. Check into your 4-star hotel and then explore the floating city. You can wander through the narrow alleys, cross the many bridges, and get a feel for local life by stopping at traditional bacari eateries for a Spritz drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice's alleys, canals, and bridges
- Sip Spritz at traditional bacari eateries
- Custom activities available upon request
- Day 8
Venice
After breakfast, you have two options for your Venice day. Option 1 is a guided walking tour covering monuments like Palazzo Contarini della Scala del Bovolo, the Fenice Theatre, and Rialto Bridge, finishing with an iconic gondola ride. Option 2 takes you on a panoramic boat tour to Murano and Burano islands, where you'll see glassblowing demonstrations and traditional lace-making before exploring the colorful houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice of one guided sightseeing tour: Venice walking guided tour with gondola ride, or Murano and Burano panoramic tour
Optional Activities
- Venice walking guided tour with gondola ride
- Murano and Burano panoramic tour
Landmarks/POIs Palazzo Contarini della Scala del Bovolo Fenice Theatre Rialto Bridge San Luca Square Grand Canal Sant'Angelo Square Murano Burano - Day 9
Venice
After breakfast, your tour services end. You can add extra nights in Venice if you'd like, or arrange a private transfer to get to your next airport or railway station for your journey home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Add extra nights in Venice
- Arrange private transfer to airport or railway station
