Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll get picked up from the airport and head to your hotel in Rome. The afternoon is yours to wander around and check out places like Trevi Fountain or Piazza della Rotonda. Tonight you'll have dinner included at a traditional Roman trattoria in Trastevere, then return to the hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Roman trattoria with local specialties in Trastevere)
Included Activities
- Dinner at a traditional Roman trattoria in Trastevere with local specialties
Optional Activities
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Visit Piazza della Rotonda (Pantheon)
Landmarks Trevi Fountain Pantheon Trastevere 
- Day 2
Rome
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica where you'll see works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and more. Lunch is on your own, then you'll head to the Colosseum for a guided tour covering the Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The rest of the day you can spend however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
- Guided tour of Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica Colosseum Arch of Constantine Roman Forum Palatine Hill - Day 3
Rome to Florence
Following breakfast, you'll transfer to Termini Station and take a two-hour high-speed train to Florence. Once you settle in at the hotel, a guided tour shows you the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and the Basilica of Santa Croce. You'll get skip-the-line access to the Galleria dell'Accademia to see Michelangelo's David. The evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Florence including Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and Basilica of Santa Croce
- Skip-the-line entrance to Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze to view Michelangelo's David
Landmarks Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio Basilica of Santa Croce Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze 
- Day 4
Chianti Region - Florence
You'll explore the Chianti wine region with a transfer to Poggio al Sole winery. The drive takes you through vineyards, olive groves, medieval hamlets and castles. A cellar tour is included, followed by wine tasting and a Tuscan lunch. Later you'll head back to Florence for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tuscan specialties at Poggio al Sole winery)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Poggio al Sole winery cellars
- Wine tasting session at Poggio al Sole
- Tuscan lunch at Poggio al Sole winery
Landmarks Poggio al Sole Chianti Region - Day 5
Florence
This day is completely yours to explore Florence however you choose. Walk through the Renaissance architecture, find a local spot for lunch, or visit attractions like the Uffizi Gallery. No scheduled activities, so you can move at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Uffizi Gallery
- Self-guided exploration of Florence
Landmarks Uffizi Gallery - Day 6
Florence to Venice
This morning you'll take the train to Venice and transfer to your hotel. After checking in, you'll have an included private gondola ride along the canals seeing both famous highlights and quieter spots. That's followed by an included Bacaro tour where you'll visit local wine bars and try Venetian wines and cicchetti (Venetian tapas). The rest of the evening is at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private gondola ride along Venice canals
- Bacaro tour with wine and cicchetti sampling at local wine bars
Landmarks Venice Canals 
- Day 7
Venice
A guided walking tour of Venice includes skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark's Basilica. You'll also see the Palazzo dei Dogi and the Bridge of Sighs during the tour. After that, the rest of your day is free. If you're interested, Harry's Bar is a legendary spot to try a Bellini in the bar that invented the drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Venice
- Skip-the-line entrance to St. Mark's Basilica
- Visit to Palazzo dei Dogi
- Visit to Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs)
Optional Activities
- Visit Harry's Bar
Landmarks St. Mark's Basilica Palazzo dei Dogi Bridge of Sighs Harry's Bar 
- Day 8
Venice
You have a free day to explore Venice at your own pace and see things beyond what was covered in the guided tour. With over 100 canals and no roads, there's plenty to find. Consider visiting islands like Burano and Murano, checking out the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, or simply relaxing with local wines and food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Burano island
- Visit Murano island
- Visit Doge's Palace
- Visit Teatro La Fenice
- Visit Peggy Guggenheim Collection museum
- Visit Museo Correr
- Visit Ca' Rezzonico
- Explore local museums
- Enjoy local wines and cuisine
Landmarks Burano Murano Doge's Palace Teatro La Fenice Peggy Guggenheim Collection Museo Correr Ca' Rezzonico - Day 9
Venice to Milan
In the morning, you'll transfer from your hotel to Venice Santa Lucia railway station. From there, you'll board the high-speed train to Milan, check in at your hotel and have some free time to explore the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Milan
After breakfast, you'll meet your private English-speaking guide in the hotel lobby around 09:30 AM for a walking tour. You'll visit the Duomo Cathedral (Italy's largest church), walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II 19th-century shopping arcade and see La Scala Opera House. The afternoon is free for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Milan
- Visit to Duomo Cathedral
- Walk through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Visit to La Scala Opera House
Landmarks Duomo Cathedral Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II La Scala Opera House Sforza Castle Colonne di San Lorenzo - Day 11
Milan
Have a final breakfast at the hotel before your included transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport or Milan Linate Airport, ending your Italian tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
