Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and have the afternoon free to explore at your own pace. This evening you'll meet your Travel Director and the group for dinner. Before that, there's an orientation drive that takes you past some of Rome's iconic sites, including the Circus Maximus where chariot races once drew huge crowds.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation drive past Rome's icons including Circus Maximus
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Rome
Landmarks/POIs Circus Maximus - Day 2
Rome to Montecatini
A Local Specialist leads your guided tour starting with St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, then you'll head into Ancient Rome to see the Colosseum and Circus Maximus. In the afternoon, you'll drive through the scenic Tuscan hills to reach Montecatini, Italy's largest spa town, where you'll stay for the next six nights. There's an optional regional restaurant experience available if you'd like dinner among pines and cypress trees with local food and entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Local Specialist-guided sightseeing tour of Rome
- Visit St Peter's Basilica
- View Colosseum
- View Circus Maximus
- Scenic drive through Tuscan hills to Montecatini
Optional Activities
- Optional regional restaurant experience with gastronomic specialities and entertainment
Landmarks/POIs St Peter's Basilica Colosseum Circus Maximus - Day 3
Florence
You'll take a walking tour of Florence with a Local Specialist who shares Renaissance history. The tour includes the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria. After that, you have free time to wander across Ponte Vecchio with its jewelry shops from the 16th century, or you can join an optional experience about Michelangelo and his David sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Local Specialist-led walking tour of Florence
- View Duomo in Florence
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
Optional Activities
- Walk across Ponte Vecchio
- Visit Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's David and collection
Landmarks/POIs Duomo Piazza della Signoria Ponte Vecchio Academy of Fine Arts - Day 4
Montecatini
This day is yours to relax in Montecatini's spa atmosphere and just unwind. If you prefer something more active, there's an optional excursion to Cinque Terre where you can explore the pastel-colored villages perched on the rugged Ligurian cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Cinque Terre to visit pastel-hued villages on Ligurian cliffs
- Day 5
Vinci
You'll travel to Pisa and see the Leaning Tower, the marble Cathedral, and the ornate Baptistery with a Local Specialist. Then you'll continue through Tuscany to Vinci to visit the Museo Leonardiano, exploring Leonardo da Vinci's life, machines, models, and sketches through interactive exhibits. Tonight you'll have dinner at Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves as a Be My Guest experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Be My Guest experience at Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia surrounded by vineyards and olive groves)
Included Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa with Local Specialist
- View Cathedral in Pisa
- View Baptistery in Pisa
- Visit Museo Leonardiano in Vinci with Local Specialist
- Be My Guest dinner at Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Baptistery of Pisa Museo Leonardiano - Day 6
San Gimignano
You'll walk through the well-preserved medieval city of Siena to see the 13th-century marble cathedral and the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, famous for the biannual Palio horse race. From there, you'll head to San Gimignano, a walled medieval town known for its towers. You'll have free time to wander the narrow lanes, check out the countryside views, and shop for local foods like pecorino cheese and cured meats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Siena cathedral
- View Piazza del Campo
- Explore walled medieval town of San Gimignano
Landmarks/POIs Siena Cathedral Piazza del Campo San Gimignano - Day 7
Montecatini
You'll visit a traditional food market and work with a Local Specialist chef to learn Tuscan cooking. You'll select fresh produce from the market and prepare lunch the way Italian families do, then enjoy your meal with regional wine. Later you'll head back to your hotel in the Tuscan hills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tuscan lunch prepared during cooking class with local wine)
Included Activities
- Visit traditional food market
- Tuscan cooking class with Local Specialist chef
- Market lunch preparation and tasting with regional wine
- Day 8
Montecatini to Rome
You'll leave Tuscany and head south to Rome. This evening focuses on Roman food as the group toasts the journey with signature Roman dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Selection of signature Roman dishes)
- Day 9
Rome
You'll say goodbye to your new friends and depart from Rome, ending your trip.
