Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get settled into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like - take a walk around the city, relax after traveling, or stay in and rest. This evening you'll meet your Travel Director and the other travelers on the tour. There's an optional dinner available if you want to head to a local Roman trattoria for your first meal.
Optional Activities
- Roman Delights with Dinner - Relaxed dinner in a characteristic trattoria with typical Italian cuisine, drinks, and live music (€60.00 per adult)
- Day 2
Rome
A Local Specialist will guide you through Rome's main sights this morning. You'll see St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica, where Michelangelo's Piet\u00e0 is on display. After crossing the Tiber, you'll check out the ancient Colosseum and other remnants from the Roman Empire. You can add on visits to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel if you want, or take a guided tour of Rome's historic piazzas and fountains instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Rome's main attractions including St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Colosseum
Optional Activities
- Inside the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum - Extension to included sightseeing tour visiting the Tapestry Gallery, Gallery of Maps, and Sistine Chapel with Local Specialist
- Piazzas and Fountains - Guided exploration of Rome's historic centre including Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon, and hidden corners of the city with Local Specialist
Landmarks St. Peter's Square St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum Trevi Fountain The Pantheon - Day 3
Rome to Florence
You'll travel through Tuscany today, driving past rolling vineyards and olive groves toward Florence. Along the way, you'll stop in Pisa to see the Square of Miracles and the famous Leaning Tower. There's time set aside for picking up souvenirs before heading on to Florence. An optional dinner is available in the Tuscan Hills, which includes local wine and live music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing at Pisa's Square of Miracles and the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Optional Activities
- Traditional Dinner, Wine and Music in the Tuscan Hills - Meal at a regional restaurant among pine and cypress trees with local Tuscan specialties, local wines, and music
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Square of Miracles - Day 4
Florence
Florence's art and architecture are the focus today as you walk through the city with a Local Specialist. You'll see the Baptistery, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, and Ponte Vecchio. At Piazza della Signoria, there's a leatherwork demonstration to watch. You can optionally visit Michelangelo's David at the Academy of Fine Arts or explore Palazzo Vecchio. Free time afterwards lets you shop or wander around on your own before dinner back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence's iconic sights including the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, and Ponte Vecchio
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria with leatherwork demonstration
- Free time to explore
Optional Activities
- Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia - Guided visit to the Academy of Fine Arts and Michelangelo collection (€54.00 per adult). Subject to availability with advance reservations; 50% cancellation fee applies if cancelled
- Discover Palazzo Vecchio - Guided visit to the Hall of the Five Hundred and rooms decorated with Renaissance masterpieces by Michelangelo and Donatello (€46.00 per adult)
- Shopping for high-quality leather goods or 18-carat gold jewellery
Landmarks Baptistery of Florence Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Giotto's Bell Tower Ponte Vecchio Piazza della Signoria Academy of Fine Arts Palazzo Vecchio - Day 5
Florence to Venice
The route heads across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Verona, where you'll see the vast Roman Arena and visit Juliet's Balcony from Shakespeare's tragic tale. Then it's on to Venice for a two-night stay. You'll have time to explore Venice's canals and romantic streets at your own pace, or you can join an optional private water taxi and gondola ride if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Verona including the Roman Arena and Juliet's Balcony
Optional Activities
- Gondolas & The Grand Canal - Breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal viewing the Palazzi Barbaro and Rialto Bridge, followed by a gondola ride along narrow Venetian waterways (€84.00 per adult)
Landmarks Roman Arena Juliet's Balcony Rialto Bridge - Day 6
Venice
You'll cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in central Venice this morning. From there, it's easy to walk to nearby attractions and wander through Venice's narrow streets called calle. Part of the day includes watching skilled craftspeople create Venetian glass as part of a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. You also have the option to visit the Basilica of St. Mark or take a cruise out to Burano, the colorful island known for its painted houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private launch cruise to St. Mark's Square
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Watch master craftsmen create Venetian glass
- Free time to explore Venice's calle and streets
Optional Activities
- Venice's Secrets - Guided exploration of Venice's hidden maze of streets with visit to the Basilica of St. Mark to view prized Venetian trophies (€42.00 per adult)
- Cruise across the lagoon to the colorful island of Burano
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Basilica of St. Mark Burano - Day 7
Venice to Rome
Your Italian journey comes to an end today as you reflect on everything you've seen across Rome, Florence, and Venice. You'll say goodbye to your Travel Director and the friends you've made on the tour. It's time to depart with memories of the culture, history, and food you've experienced over these past days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
