Itinerary
- Day 1
Milan
You'll arrive in Milan and head to your hotel to check in. A train transfer from the airport gets organized so you can reach the nearest station without any hassle.
- Day 2
Como - Bellagio
After breakfast, a guide picks you up from the hotel for a day trip to Como and Bellagio. You'll walk through Como's historic streets, see the villas and castles with their exotic gardens, and spend time at the lake surrounded by the Alps. Then you move to Bellagio where the charming town has well-preserved buildings and cobblestone streets to wander around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Como
- Visit Lake Como villas and castles with exotic gardens
- Explore Bellagio town
Landmarks/POIs Lake Como Como Bellagio - Day 3
Milan
After breakfast, the day is yours to explore Milan at your own pace. The Duomo di Milano cathedral, Santa Maria Delle Grazie convent where Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' hangs, and the Opera House are all here. Since Milan's the fashion and design capital, shopping for designer products is definitely an option if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Duomo di Milano cathedral
- Visit Santa Maria Delle Grazie convent to see Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'
- Visit the Opera House
- Shopping for designer products in Milan
Landmarks/POIs Duomo di Milano Santa Maria Delle Grazie La Scala Opera House - Day 4
Milan to Venice
Following breakfast, you'll head to Milan Centrale train station to catch the train heading to Venice. The journey takes several hours, so you'll have time to settle in and watch the landscape change as you travel north.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Venice
After breakfast, you'll take a gondola cruise down Venice's Grand Canal. From the water, you can see the grand palazzi lining the canal, and with luck you'll spot St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge from the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gondola tour on the Grand Canal
Landmarks/POIs Grand Canal St. Mark's Square Rialto Bridge - Day 6
Venice to Florence
After a full breakfast, you'll make your way to the train station for the scenic route from Venice to Florence. This train ride through the Italian countryside is pretty nice, taking you south toward Tuscany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Florence
You'll spend time at the Uffizi Gallery, one of the oldest and most famous museums around. An audio guide helps you navigate through rooms filled with paintings and sculptures at your own speed, so you're not rushed.
Included Activities
- Uffizi Gallery visit with audio guide
Landmarks/POIs Uffizi Gallery - Day 8
Florence to Rome
After breakfast, you'll head to Florence's train station to board the train for Rome. The journey takes several hours, and you'll arrive in the capital by late afternoon or early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Rome
Your introduction to Rome includes a guided tour hitting three major sites: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. These are the most important remnants of ancient Rome still standing, and together they tell the story of the city's history.
Included Activities
- Day tour of the Colosseum
- Day tour of Palatine Hill
- Day tour of Roman Forum
Landmarks/POIs Colosseum Palatine Hill Roman Forum - Day 10
Rome to Amalfi Coast
After breakfast, you'll start heading toward the Amalfi Coast. You'll take a train from Rome to Naples first, then continue from Naples down to the coast itself. It's a bit of travel, but the scenery starts getting really beautiful as you get closer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Amalfi Coast - Day 11
Amalfi Coast
The entire day is free for you to relax and check out the Amalfi Coast at your own pace. The coastline here has dramatic cliffs dropping straight into the sea, and small fishing villages painted in pastel colors dot the shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the Amalfi Coast
Landmarks/POIs Amalfi Coast - Day 12
Amalfi Coast
You've got another full day to enjoy the coast. If you want to get out and explore, Salerno's a working port city worth seeing, Sorrento sits up on a clifftop with great views, and Positano is known for being particularly scenic. The road running between Salerno and Sorrento winds past grand villas, terraced vineyards, and lemon groves clinging to the cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the Amalfi Coast
- Visit Salerno
- Visit Sorrento
- Visit Positano
Landmarks/POIs Amalfi Coast Salerno Sorrento Positano - Day 13
Amalfi Coast to Naples
You'll get dropped off at Naples airport for your flight home, wrapping up your time in Italy.
