Itinerary
- Day 1
Overnight Flight
Your Italian adventure starts with an overnight flight to Rome. Get settled in and get ready for the journey ahead through Italy's most iconic destinations.
- Day 2
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome this evening. Meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner featuring regional Italian specialties to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring regional specialties)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner featuring regional specialties
- Day 3
Rome
A guided tour of Vatican museums shows you Egyptian artifacts and Renaissance works, then you'll see the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. You're back by mid-afternoon with the evening free to relax or grab an optional dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums
- Sistine Chapel visit
- St. Peter's Basilica visit
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner in a popular restaurant with wine and local entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica - Day 4
Perugia
Head to Assisi and take a guided walking tour of the Basilica of St. Francis, then continue to medieval Perugia. You'll wander the Corso on your own, checking out gothic facades, shops, and restaurants at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Basilica of St. Francis
- Travel to Perugia
Optional Activities
- Explore Corso, Perugia's main street with gothic facades, shops, and restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of St. Francis Assisi - Day 5
Florence
Drive through Tuscany's rolling hills to Cortona, the Etruscan hilltop city from 'Under the Tuscan Sun.' You'll see Lake Trasimeno in the distance before heading to Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through Tuscany to Cortona
- Travel to Florence
Landmarks/POIs Cortona Lake Trasimeno - Day 6
Florence
Start with a guided walking tour of Florence covering the Duomo, Baptistery, Palazzo Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. The rest of the day is yours to explore this open-air museum, or you can join an optional after-hours monastery tour and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence passing Duomo, Baptistery, Palazzo Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- After-hours tour of 14th-century Certosa monastery
- Dinner featuring local wines, Tuscan food, and live entertainment
Landmarks/POIs Duomo of Florence Baptistery of Florence Palazzo Vecchio Piazza della Signoria Certosa monastery - Day 7
Venice
Visit a Chianti winery near a 12th-century castle, then participate in a chef-led cooking class followed by a regional lunch. After, you'll travel through central Italy crossing the Apennine Mountains toward Venice's 117 islands and 150 canals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Regional delicacies at historic winery)
Included Activities
- Visit to historic winery in Chianti region
- Chef-led cooking class
- Regional lunch at winery
- Travel to Venice
Landmarks/POIs Chianti Region - Day 8
Murano
Take a boat to Murano Island to watch glass-blowing demonstrations of this ancient Venetian art. Return to Venice's historic center and explore the Castello district with a local expert, ending at St. Mark's Square. The evening is free or you can book an optional gondola ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Murano Island
- Glass-blowing demonstration
- Guided tour of Castello district with local expert
- Visit to St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace
Optional Activities
- Optional serenaded gondola ride
Landmarks/POIs Murano Island St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Castello district - Day 9
Como
Travel to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet. Choose between a guided tour of Juliet's balcony and the Arena, or explore at your own pace. After lunch, you'll transfer to Como and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Verona
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Verona with expert local guide including Juliet's balcony and Arena
- Free time to explore Verona independently, Via Mazzini shops, Piazza delle Erbe market stalls
Landmarks/POIs Juliet's Balcony Arena of Verona Piazza delle Erbe Via Mazzini - Day 10
Bellagio
Take a scenic ferry across Lake Como to the charming village of Bellagio. You'll see historic villas, lush gardens, and colorful villages reflected in the water, with time to explore on your own. Return to Como for a farewell dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to Bellagio
- Leisure time to explore Bellagio
- Ferry return to Como
- Farewell dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Lake Como Bellagio - Day 11
Departure
Your Italian journey ends this morning in Como. Depart at your own pace for your onward travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
