Itinerary
- Day 1
Milan
When you land, head straight to the train station just outside the terminal and catch the direct train to Milan Centrale. Your hotel is within walking distance from there, so you can settle in quickly. Spend the rest of the day walking around the Centrale area and checking out the beautiful architecture and those iconic yellow trams. Later, take a train or tram over to the Duomo Area where you'll see the cathedral and the famous fashion street.
Landmarks/POIs Milan Centrale Milan Duomo (Cathedral) - Day 2
Lake Como & Bellagio
After breakfast, you'll do a walking tour around Como and take a Lake Como cruise with views of snow-capped mountains and luxury villas along the shore. During summer months, you'll have free time in Bellagio to eat and walk around. If you're traveling in winter, there's a gondola ride option from Como up to Brunate that gives you panoramic views of the whole lake area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Como
- Lake Como cruise
- Gondola ride from Como to Brunate (winter) or free time in Bellagio (summer)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Como Bellagio Brunate - Day 3
Milan to Venice
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to the train station to board the train to Venice. Once you arrive, your hotel is just a short walk away. The late afternoon and evening are yours to explore the city on your own and get a feel for the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Venice Train Station - Day 4
Venice
After breakfast, you'll take a gondola ride along the Grand Canal and through the smaller canals. Then there's a guided walking tour between Piazza San Marco and Rialto Bridge where you'll see both the famous spots and quieter hidden areas. You'll also visit Teatro La Fenice and see the 16th-century Rialto Bridge. The tour includes a cruise to see the historic Fondaco houses with their old warehouses and family residences. There's an optional food tour if you want to sample local Italian specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gondola ride on Grand Canal and minor canals
- Guided walking tour between Piazza San Marco and Rialto Bridge
- Visit to Teatro La Fenice
- Gondola cruise to view Fondaco houses and merchant architecture
Optional Activities
- Food tour with Italian specialty tastings
Landmarks/POIs Grand Canal Piazza San Marco Rialto Bridge Teatro La Fenice - Day 5
Venice to Florence
After breakfast, check out and take the train to Florence. Your hotel is within walking distance from the train station and positioned near several attractions like the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Florence Train Station Basilica of Santa Maria Novella Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - Day 6
Tuscany Region (Pisa - San Gimignano - Siena)
After breakfast, you'll head to Pisa to see the cathedral, baptistery, and the famous Leaning Tower (climbing tickets available if you want). From there, you'll travel to a traditional winery in the Chianti Hills near San Gimignano for a Tuscan lunch with local wine tastings. Then it's time to walk through the medieval village of San Gimignano with its narrow cobblestone streets and craft shops. You'll see panoramic Chianti countryside before reaching Siena, where you can join an optional guided tour or spend leisure time trying panforte, having coffee, or shopping. The day ends with your return to Florence as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pisa Cathedral, Baptistery, and Monumental Cemetery visit
- Leaning Tower viewing
Optional Activities
- Leaning Tower climb tickets
- Tuscan lunch with wine tastings at winery in Chianti Hills
- Guided tour of Siena (Piazza del Campo, Cathedral, Contrade)
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Pisa Baptistery Chianti Hills San Gimignano Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral - Day 7
Florence to Rome
After breakfast, board a scenic train from Florence to Rome. The day is yours to relax, and your hotel is close to a train station or main attractions. Spend your time walking around the area near your hotel and getting oriented before the main sightseeing starts tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Rome Train Station - Day 8
Rome
After breakfast, you'll join a guided tour of Rome's main historical sites. Start at the Colosseum with skip-the-line entry and explore the amphitheater while your guide covers its history and you climb to the first floor. Then you'll walk through the Arch of Constantine and follow the Via Sacra to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. You'll see the Arch of Titus and the imperial homes like Palatine Stadium, Domus Augustana, and Domus Flavia. After that, head down to view the Basilica of Maxentius, Temple of Romulus, and other important structures. The tour finishes at the heart of the Roman Forum with views of the Curia, Arch of Septimius Severus, Tabularium, and Temple of Saturn.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colosseum guided tour with skip-the-line tickets
- Arch of Constantine
- Via Sacra walk
- Palatine Hill exploration including Palatine Stadium, Domus Augustana, and Domus Flavia
- Roman Forum guided tour including Basilica of Maxentius, Temple of Romulus, Temple and House of Vestals, Curia, Arch of Septimius Severus, Tabularium, and Temple of Saturn
Landmarks/POIs Colosseum Arch of Constantine Palatine Hill Roman Forum Arch of Titus Basilica of Maxentius Temple of Romulus Curia Arch of Septimius Severus Temple of Saturn - Day 9
Rome to Airport
After breakfast, spend some time picking up last-minute souvenirs if you'd like. Then you'll be transferred to the airport based on when your flight leaves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
