Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive at Rome International Airport and get settled into your hotel (transfer available if you'd like). The rest of the day is yours to do as you please, whether that's resting after your flight, wandering around the neighborhood, or grabbing dinner somewhere nearby.
- Start point
- Aeroporto di Roma Ciampino (CIA), Via Appia Nuova 1651, Roma, Rome 00178, Italy (Airport Arrivals Gate)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Day 2
Rome
This morning you'll have a guided tour hitting three major ancient sites. You'll see the Colosseum amphitheater, walk through the Roman Forum's temples and villas, then climb up Palatine Hill. Your guide handles all the line skipping, so you'll get the history and context without the usual hassle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
Landmarks Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill - Day 3
Rome
Today is completely free to explore Rome however you want. Walk through neighborhoods, grab lunch at a local spot, or check out smaller churches and museums. If you'd prefer something more structured, there are optional excursions we can book for you in advance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Pre-bookable optional excursion or sightseeing (contact tour operator for details)
- Day 4
Rome to Florence
After breakfast you'll check out and head to the train station for your ride to Florence. On the way, you'll stop to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which is right along the route. Later that afternoon you'll arrive in Florence, check into your hotel, and settle in for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa - Day 5
Florence
You'll take a day trip to Cinque Terre, a UNESCO region with five fishing villages that are accessed by coach, train, and boat. Your guide walks you through each village from Monterosso's beaches all the way to Riomaggiore's narrow streets. There's time to swim in the water before heading back to Florence.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cinque Terre day trip with guided tour and transport between towns by coach, train, and boat
- Swimming in Cinque Terre waters
Landmarks Cinque Terre Monterosso Riomaggiore 
- Day 6
Florence to Venice
After breakfast you'll check out of your Florence hotel and go to the train station for your train to Venice. Once you arrive, head to your hotel to check in and get comfortable in this canal city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Venice
Today includes a 30-minute gondola ride through Venice's canals. You'll glide through the waterways on this iconic form of transport and find little corners and passages that only boats can reach, seeing sides of the city most visitors miss.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 30-minute gondola ride through Venice's canals
- Day 8
Venice
After breakfast you'll check out from your hotel and head to the airport for your flight home, wrapping up your time in Italy.
- End point
- Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Viale Galileo Galilei, 30/1, Venezia, Venice 30173, Italy (Airport Departures Gate)
- Meals
- Breakfast
