Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Milan
You'll arrive in Milan and head to your accommodation at your own pace. Get settled in and take some time to rest before the tour kicks into full gear tomorrow.
- Day 2
Milan
Join a guided small group tour of Milan Duomo Cathedral with skip-the-line access. You'll walk up to the rooftop terrace for views across the city, then go inside to see the ornate interior with its massive columns, naves, and stained glass windows that took over 1,000 years to complete.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Milan Duomo Cathedral rooftop with skip-the-line access
- Guided tour of Milan Duomo Cathedral interior
Landmarks/POIs Milan Duomo Cathedral - Day 3
Milan to Venice
Make your way to Milan Train Station this morning and board a high-speed train headed to Venice. After arriving, you'll transfer to your accommodation in the lagoon city, so you'll be settled by late afternoon or early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Venice
A guided small group tour takes you through two of Venice's main sites. First, St. Mark's Basilica where you'll skip the lines and see the golden mosaics and the famous Horses of St. Mark's before climbing to the balcony. After that, you visit the Doge's Palace to learn about the city's government and history, including a walk across the Bridge of Sighs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line access
- Guided tour of Doge's Palace
- Bridge of Sighs viewing
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 5
Venice to Florence
Head to Santa Lucia Train Station this morning and take a high-speed train to Florence. Once you arrive at the station, get yourself to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to wander through the streets and get a feel for the city on your own terms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Tuscany Day Trip
You'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle on a guided small group tour through Tuscany. First, there's a scenic stop for views, then you'll explore Siena's historic center and main square. Later comes a homemade lunch and wine tasting at a family vineyard in Chianti, followed by time in the medieval town of San Gimignano before heading back to Florence.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional homemade lunch in Chianti)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Siena
- Traditional homemade lunch in Chianti
- Wine tasting at family-owned vineyard
- Guided tour of San Gimignano
- Scenic stop at Florence panoramic viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Siena Cathedral Piazza del Campo San Gimignano - Day 7
Florence to Rome
Make your way to Florence S. Maria Novella Train Station this morning and board a high-speed train to Rome. After you arrive, transfer to your accommodation in the city and settle in for the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Rome
Join a guided small group tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line access. Your guide will bring you through a preferred entrance and walk you through galleries of tapestries and maps, plus Raphael's rooms, before reaching the famous chapel ceiling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums with skip-the-line access
- Guided tour of Sistine Chapel
- Visit to Gallery of Tapestries
- Visit to Geographical Maps
- Visit to Raphael's rooms
Landmarks/POIs Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel - Day 9
Rome to Sorrento
Head to Rome Termini Station this morning and board a high-speed train to Naples. A private driver meets you there and takes you to Vico Equense on the Sorrento Coast, making a 2-hour stop in Pompeii along the way so you can see the ancient ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 2-hour stop in Pompeii Archaeological Park
Optional Activities
- Guided visit of Pompeii Archaeological Park
Landmarks/POIs Pompeii Archaeological Park - Day 10
Amalfi Coast
A guided small group drive takes you along the Amalfi Coast hitting several villages. You'll check out Positano with its fashion boutiques and narrow streets, see the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta with its iconic dome, then visit Amalfi to view the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea. The final stop is Ravello, perched on the hillside with views and known for its music festivals at Villa Rufolo. You'll head back to Sorrento by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Positano
- Visit to Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta
- Guided tour of Amalfi
- Visit to Cathedral of Sant'Andrea
- Guided tour of Ravello
- Visit to Villa Rufolo
Landmarks/POIs Positano Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta Amalfi Cathedral of Sant'Andrea Ravello Villa Rufolo - Day 11
Sorrento Coast
This day is yours to choose how you spend it. You have several options including a trip to Capri by boat, a sea-based tour of the Amalfi Coast, a visit to Paestum to see ancient ruins and try authentic mozzarella, or time in Naples. You can decide now or wait and pick once you're settled in Vico Equense.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Isle of Capri visit
- Amalfi Coast boat tour
- Paestum excursion with Magna Graecia archaeological site and mozzarella cheese tasting
- Naples city tour
- Day 12
Departure
After breakfast, a transfer takes you to Naples Airport or Naples Central Station depending on how you're heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
