Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll make your own way to the hotel and settle in. After that, hop on the Rome Hop on, Hop off bus to explore the city at your own pace. The open-top bus takes you past iconic monuments with audio commentary, and you can get off at any of the eight stops whenever something catches your interest.
Included Activities
- Rome Hop on Hop off bus tour with 8 stops and audio commentary (valid for one day)
- Day 2
Assisi - Siena - Florence
Early start at 7:15 as you head out of Rome toward Assisi, a medieval walled town where you can independently visit the Basilica of St Francis if you want. From there, continue to Siena, a UNESCO-protected town with narrow streets and medieval brick buildings centered around the fan-shaped Piazza del Campo. Later you'll drive to Florence for the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Basilica of St Francis in Assisi (optional/independent)
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of St Francis Piazza del Campo - Day 3
Florence
This morning join a half-day sightseeing tour of Florence. You'll see the Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore), Palazzo Vecchio, and the Basilica of Santa Croce where Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli are buried. Grab lunch at a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce, then spend the afternoon exploring Florence on your own or book an optional excursion to nearby Pisa.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce)
Included Activities
- Guided half-day sightseeing tour of Florence
- Visit to Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)
- Visit to Palazzo Vecchio
- Visit to Basilica of Santa Croce
- Lunch in typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower
Landmarks/POIs Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) Palazzo Vecchio Basilica of Santa Croce Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 4
Bologna - Venice (Mestre)
Drive from Florence to Bologna and walk through the charming city center, admiring the porticos and visiting Piazza Malpighi, Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, and the Basilica of San Petronio. Check out the street food scene and vibrant markets, then have a light local lunch with regional specialties. After that, continue to Venice (Mestre) where you'll check in for the next two nights.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light local lunch with regional specialties in Bologna)
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Bologna city center
- Visit to iconic porticos and shopping streets
- Exploration of vibrant markets and food stalls
- Light local lunch with regional specialties in Bologna
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of San Petronio Piazza Maggiore - Day 5
Venice
After breakfast, explore Venice starting in Piazza San Marco where you'll see St Mark's Basilica, the Gothic Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy traditional cicchetti (Italian tapas) and prosecco in a beautiful setting. Then you have free time to wander further, and a gondola ride on Venice's famous canals is something worth considering.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square)
- Visit to St Mark's Basilica
- Visit to Doge's Palace
- Visit to Bridge of Sighs
- Cicchetti (Italian tapas) and prosecco or Spritz experience
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride on Venice's famous canals
Landmarks/POIs Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) St Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 6
Tuscany - Rome
Leave Venice and head into Tuscany, known for beautiful scenery, historic castles, and fine wines. Stop in the medieval town of Montepulciano for lunch where you can try local wines, then explore the town further during free time before returning to Rome for the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in medieval town of Montepulciano with opportunity to try local wine)
Included Activities
- Stop in medieval town of Montepulciano
- Lunch in Montepulciano
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Montepulciano
Landmarks/POIs Montepulciano - Day 7
Vatican City
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican's museums and galleries with skip-the-line tickets. You'll see the Gallery of Tapestries, Raphael's Rooms with their decorated frescoes, and the Sistine Chapel. Also see St Peter's Basilica from outside, one of the largest Christian churches and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like in Rome.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums and galleries with skip-the-line tickets
- Visit to Gallery of Tapestries
- Visit to Raphael's Rooms
- Visit to Sistine Chapel
- External viewing of St Peter's Basilica
Landmarks/POIs Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St Peter's Basilica - Day 8
Pompeii - Sorrento
Head south from Rome through Lazio and Campania regions to reach Pompeii. Have authentic Neapolitan pizza for lunch before exploring the archaeological site. On a guided tour, you'll see surviving artifacts, mosaics, and buildings preserved when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, burying the city under ash and pumice. Later, drive along the Sorrentine coast to Sorrento. Dinner is formal this evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Neapolitan pizza), Dinner (Formal dinner)
Included Activities
- Lunch - Authentic Neapolitan pizza
- Guided tour of Pompeii archaeological site
- Formal dinner in Sorrento
Landmarks/POIs Pompeii Mount Vesuvius - Day 9
Capri - Sorrento
Explore the Mediterranean island of Capri. Weather permitting, visit the Blue Grotto sea cave by row boat. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before free time to explore the island at your own pace. Later in the evening, return to Sorrento.
Included Activities
- Day trip to Capri
- Visit to Blue Grotto by row boat (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant on Capri
- Free time to explore Capri island
Landmarks/POIs Blue Grotto - Day 10
Rome
Free time to explore Sorrento on your own. You can shop, sample local limoncello, or book an optional excursion to the Amalfi Coast if you want. Depart for Rome at approximately 16:00.
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Sorrento
- Sample local limoncello
- Optional excursion to Amalfi Coast
Landmarks/POIs Amalfi Coast - Day 11
Rome
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before the tour comes to an end. Airport departure transfer is included for those departing on or after 29 March 2026.
- Meals
- Breakfast
