Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome Arrival
You'll arrive at Rome airport and head to your hotel in the city center. At 5pm, join a small group walking tour that takes you through Rome's main attractions like the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Navona Square, plus some quieter side streets you might otherwise miss. Grab dinner on your own afterward, then return to the hotel to settle in.
- Start point
- Fiumicino Airport - Arrivals, Via dell'Aeroporto di Fiumicino 320, Fiumicino, Rome 00054, Italy (Arrival hall)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rome's iconic sites including Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Navona Square and hidden corners
Landmarks Spanish Steps Trevi Fountain Pantheon Navona Square 
- Day 2
Rome
After breakfast, you'll start a walking tour at the Colosseum and continue through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where you can take in views across the Forum and Circus Maximus. The tour covers the heart of Imperial Rome's ruins. From there, your afternoon and evening open up for wandering on your own or booking optional activities if something interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Imperial Rome tour including Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
Landmarks Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill Circus Maximus - Day 3
Rome
Following breakfast, head to the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel to see the main works there. Lunch is whenever you want to find somewhere. In the afternoon, you're free to explore Rome at your own pace or consider optional excursions like the Frascati wine region, Bracciano Lake, or Tivoli and its villas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vatican Museums tour including St. Peter's Basilica and Sistine Chapel
Optional Activities
- Frascati Wine tour
- Bracciano Lake excursion
- Tivoli excursion
Landmarks Vatican Museums St. Peter's Basilica Sistine Chapel - Day 4
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast
After breakfast, you'll take a full day trip to Pompeii with skip-the-line access and an English-speaking guide leading the tour through the ancient ruins. Later, drive along the Amalfi Coast and stop in Positano, a seaside village, with time to walk around. Lunch happens whenever you choose. You'll return to Rome by late afternoon, leaving evening free for your own dinner plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ruins exploration at Pompeii with skip-the-line tickets
- Scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast
- Exploration time in Positano
Landmarks Pompeii Amalfi Coast Positano 
- Day 5
Rome to Florence
Following breakfast, check out and take the train to Florence, then check into your central hotel. In the early afternoon, join a walking tour that starts with skip-the-line entry to the Accademia to see Michelangelo's David. From there you'll see the Duomo, Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza della Repubblica, and cross the Ponte Vecchio. Dinner is on your own that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence's historical center
- Skip-the-line access to Florence Accademia with Michelangelo's David
- Visit to the Duomo
- Visit to the Baptistery
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
- Visit to Piazza della Repubblica
- Crossing of Ponte Vecchio
Landmarks Florence Accademia Michelangelo's David Duomo Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Piazza della Repubblica Ponte Vecchio - Day 6
Florence and Tuscan Countryside
Enjoy breakfast and a slow morning moving through Florence at your own pace, checking out whatever catches your eye. After lunch, board a minibus heading into the Tuscan countryside to Siena and San Gimignano. In Siena, explore Piazza del Campo and learn about the Contrade districts. San Gimignano shows off its medieval towers and tight streets. You'll watch the sunset over the hills, then sit down to a traditional Tuscan dinner with wine tasting at a Chianti villa before heading back to Florence.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Tuscan dinner in a Chianti villa cellar with wine tasting)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Siena including Piazza del Campo and Contrade districts
- Free time in San Gimignano
- Sunset viewing on Tuscan hills
- Traditional Tuscan dinner with wine tasting in Chianti villa
Landmarks Siena Piazza del Campo San Gimignano Chianti Countryside - Day 7
Florence to Venice
After breakfast, check out and take the train to Venice, then settle into your island hotel. In the early afternoon, start a walking tour that includes skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, learning about the ancient republic's history. Your guide will point out hidden spots locals actually use. An optional gondola ride is available if you want it. Dinner is whenever you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Venice's iconic sites
- Visit to St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line access
- Visit to Doge's Palace with skip-the-line access
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride along Venetian canals
Landmarks St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace 
- Day 8
Venice
You have the full day to yourself in Venice. If you're interested, take an optional boat tour to the lagoon islands of Murano and Burano, or try a Bacari tour where you sample local Venetian tapas called cicchetti at small bars. Otherwise, just wander the city on your own. Dinner is free to organize as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat tour to Lagoon Islands (Murano and Burano)
- Bacari tour with local tapas (cicchetti) tasting
Landmarks Murano Burano - Day 9
Venice to Milan
After breakfast, depart by train to Milan and check into your central hotel. You'll join a guided tour on the historic tram number 1, viewing main areas like the Brera quarter, the Duomo, and La Scala Theatre. The rest of the day and evening are free for you to explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Milan on historical tram number 1 including Brera quarter, Duomo, and La Scala Theatre
Landmarks Brera Quarter Duomo La Scala Theatre 
- Day 10
Lake Como and Lugano
After breakfast, head out on a full day excursion from Milan to Lake Como, where you'll see grand villas and explore the romantic village of Bellagio. The tour continues into Switzerland to Lugano, where your guide discusses the city's chocolate making history. You'll return to Milan by late afternoon with the evening available to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Como including beautiful villas
- Exploration of Bellagio village
- Guided tour of Lugano with chocolate making history
Landmarks Lake Como Bellagio Lugano - Day 11
Milan Departure
Following breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Milan airport for your departure home.
- End point
- Aeroporto di Milano Malpensa (MXP), Superstrada Malpensa 2000, Ferno, Varese 21010, Italy (Departure)
- Meals
- Breakfast
