Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll land at Rome International Airport and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is open for you to get settled and start exploring the city on your own terms. Whether that's grabbing dinner nearby or just resting up after your flight is entirely up to you.
- Day 2
Rome
After breakfast, join a guided tour hitting three major ancient sites: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Your guide will walk you through the history of the Roman Empire and show you where emperors and aristocrats actually lived. You'll get a real sense of what life was like back then.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
Landmarks/POIs Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill - Day 3
Rome
You have the full day after breakfast to do whatever interests you. Head to Vatican City and check out St. Peter's Basilica, toss a coin at the Trevi Fountain, try some gelato, or wander around and find spots off the usual tourist path. It's your day to shape however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Landmarks/POIs Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica Trevi Fountain Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel - Day 4
Rome to Florence
After breakfast, you'll check out of your hotel and take a scenic train ride to Florence. Once you get there, you'll make your way to your hotel on your own. The train journey gives you nice views of the Italian countryside along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Florence
An English-speaking guide leads you on a walking tour through Florence after breakfast. You'll follow paths that Renaissance artists like Botticelli and Michelangelo once walked, visiting the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo, Signoria Square, and Ponte Vecchio. It's a real art history lesson mixed with actual exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Florence including Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo, Signoria Square, and Ponte Vecchio
Landmarks/POIs Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral Piazza del Duomo Signoria Square Ponte Vecchio - Day 6
Tuscany
You'll spend the full day on a guided tour through Tuscany after breakfast, visiting Monteriggioni, Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti. These are medieval towns with Renaissance character and some striking Gothic architecture. You'll get free time to walk around and soak things in, then finish with wine and olive oil tasting at a local estate before heading back to Florence.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day Tuscany tour including visits to Monteriggioni, Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti wine region
- Wine tasting with regional treats and fresh olive oils at Chianti estate
Landmarks/POIs Monteriggioni Siena Palazzo Pubblico Torre del Mangia Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral San Gimignano Chianti - Day 7
Florence
After breakfast, the day is completely yours. Florence's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and there's plenty to find if you just wander around. Take your time exploring museums, churches, neighborhoods, or whatever catches your interest at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Florence to Venice
After breakfast, you'll check out and take the scenic train to Venice. When you arrive, you'll head to your hotel independently. Venice is quite different from Florence, so the train ride gives you time to mentally shift gears before you get there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Venice
A guided tour takes you through two major Venice landmarks after breakfast: the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. You'll walk through the ornate halls, see artworks and frescoes, cross the famous Bridge of Sighs to visit the old jail, and experience one of the world's most beautiful churches up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica including Bridge of Sighs
Landmarks/POIs Doge's Palace St. Mark's Basilica Bridge of Sighs - Day 10
Venice
After breakfast, you'll check out of your hotel and head to the airport to catch your flight home. Make sure you leave enough time for the journey to the airport, especially since Venice requires a water taxi or bridge crossing to get there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
