Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Rome
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have time to settle in. Stop by the reception desk in the afternoon to check the information boards there, which have all the details about when your tour officially starts.
- Day 2
Rome
A three-hour guided tour takes you through Rome using both walking sections and a panoramic bus. You'll see the Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo, finishing up around 11:00 a.m. at Vatican City. Later that afternoon a transfer brings you to Trastevere for dinner, heading back around 8:30 p.m.
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided tour of Rome including Arch of Constantine, Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant'Angelo
- Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood for evening exploration and dining
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour (2 hours 30 minutes, €70 per person, must be booked in advance due to high demand and limited availability)
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Direct tour (3 hours, €70 per person, must be booked in advance due to high demand and limited availability)
Landmarks/POIs Arch of Constantine Colosseum Imperial Forums Circus Maximus Baths of Caracalla Basilica of Saint Mary Major Pyramid of Cestius Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City - Day 3
Rome
You have the full day to see Rome on your own schedule. Wander through the historic streets at your own pace, find hidden corners, and just soak in what the city has to offer.
Optional Activities
- Baroque Rome tour around the most beautiful squares and fountains (2 hours 30 minutes, €40 per person) - includes visits to Plaza de España, Fontana de Trevi, Piazza Colona, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona with specialized guide
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour (2 hours 30 minutes, €70 per person, must be booked in advance)
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Direct tour (3 hours, €70 per person, must be booked in advance)
- Day 4
Rome to Siena
You'll travel through Umbria starting with Orvieto, a medieval city sitting high on a flat summit. After checking out the views, take escalators up to explore the medieval center and its Gothic cathedral. Next stop is Castiglione del Lago on Lake Trasimeno where you'll stroll around and grab lunch. From there it's on to Siena in Tuscany, where you'll spend the afternoon walking through Piazza del Campo and seeing the Duomo.
Included Activities
- Visit to Orvieto medieval city with viewpoint and escalator access to historic center
- Visit to Orvieto Cathedral (Gothic masterpiece)
- Stop in Castiglione del Lago on Lake Trasimeno with leisure time and lunch
- Visit to Siena with afternoon exploration of Piazza del Campo and Duomo
Landmarks/POIs Orvieto Cathedral Lake Trasimeno Castiglione del Lago Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral - Day 5
Siena to Florence
Leave Siena this morning and stop in Monteriggione, a medieval village where you can walk the cobbled streets and check out the ancient walls surrounding the town. From there, continue to San Gimignano, which you'll recognize by its distinctive tall medieval towers rising above the landscape. After grabbing lunch, head to Florence and arrive in the early afternoon, giving you time to get settled and maybe wander around your neighborhood before evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour in Florence
- Visit Monteriggione
- Visit San Gimignano
Landmarks/POIs Monteriggione San Gimignano - Day 6
Florence
Begin at the Michelangelo viewpoint for views of the city, then walk into the historic center for a guided tour. You'll see the Gothic Cathedral, the Ponte Vecchio with its goldsmith shops, and Piazza della Signoria, where Florence's politics happened. After that tour ends you have free time to explore on your own.
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Michelangelo viewpoint
- Guided walking tour of Florence historic center
- Visit to Gothic Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze)
- Visit to Ponte Vecchio (ancient stone bridge with goldsmith stores)
- Visit to Piazza della Signoria
Landmarks/POIs Michelangelo Viewpoint Duomo di Firenze Ponte Vecchio Piazza della Signoria - Day 7
Florence to Genoa
Travel to Pisa where a tourist train takes you to Piazza dei Miracoli and the famous Leaning Tower. Then continue to the Ligurian Riviera and Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of five small villages that are quite isolated by road. Train tickets come included with your tour. You'll arrive by regular commuter train to one of the towns (usually Vernazzo, or Manarola/Corniglia depending on how busy the day is) with time to eat lunch. After that, take a train to Levanto and then a bus to Genoa where you'll have free time in the city center.
Included Activities
- Tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa
- Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa area
- Train journey to Cinque Terre (tickets included)
- Visit to one of Cinque Terre villages with lunch time
- Train journey from Cinque Terre to Levanto
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Cinque Terre - Day 8
Genoa to Milan
You'll head to Santa Margherita Ligure (or Rapallo from May 30 through November 2) and board a boat to Portofino, one of Europe's most exclusive spots. Enjoy leisure time walking around by the water. After lunch, continue on to Milan where you have free time to explore. Check out the Gothic cathedral in Piazza del Duomo and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Included Activities
- Boat journey to Portofino
- Leisure time in Portofino with sea-side stroll
Landmarks/POIs Portofino Piazza del Duomo Milan Cathedral Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - Day 9
Milan to Verona
Explore the Italian Lakes region starting at Lake Orta in the well-preserved medieval city of Orta San Giulio. Take a train to the medieval center, then a boat to the Island of San Giulio with its monastery. From there travel to Lake Maggiore and stop in Stresa where you can optionally visit the Borromean Islands, including Isola Bella with its baroque palace and gardens (closed in winter). After lunch you'll head to Verona.
Included Activities
- Train ride to medieval center of Orta San Giulio
- Boat to Island of San Giulio with monastery visit
Optional Activities
- Visit to Borromean Islands - Excursion (2 hours 30 minutes, €50 per person) including boat to Isola Bella with baroque palace and hanging gardens, visit to Isola dei Pescatori, and lunch on the island
Landmarks/POIs Lake Orta Orta San Giulio Island of San Giulio Lake Maggiore Stresa Isola Bella Isola dei Pescatori - Day 10
Verona to Venice
Spend time exploring Verona before heading to Venice, arriving around 1:00 p.m. A boat trip to St. Mark's Square is included along with a guided walking tour of Venice. You'll see Murano glasswork during the tour, then have free time to do what you'd like, including an optional gondola ride if you want. You'll stay in the Mestre district.
Included Activities
- Boat trip to St. Mark's Square
- Guided walking tour of Venice
- Visit to Murano glasswork
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice (20 minutes, €40 per person) - shared gondola up to 5 persons per gondola, accompanied by two musicians in separate vessel
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square Murano - Day 11
Venice to Perugia
Leave Venice for Padua, a famous pilgrimage destination where you'll visit the Saint's Basilica. Continue to the Adriatic coast and San Marino, an independent country on top of a fortified mountain. After lunch you'll cross through the Apennines and head to Gubbio, a well-preserved town with the Palace of Consuls and a 12th-century cathedral. You'll arrive in Perugia later that day.
Included Activities
- Visit to Saint's Basilica in Padua
- Visit to San Marino
- Visit to Gubbio with Palace of Consuls and 12th-century cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Saint's Basilica San Marino Gubbio Palace of Consuls - Day 12
Perugia to Naples
Start with a panoramic tour of Perugia, the historic city known for chocolate production. You'll go up via moving walkways crossing the rocky outcrop and explore its medieval underground city with stone-paved streets and squares. Then head to Assisi for lunch and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. In the afternoon continue south toward Naples (sometimes stopping in Rome to drop off other passengers), arriving in the evening.
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Perugia with local guide
- Guided exploration of Perugia medieval underground city
- Visit to Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of St. Francis - Day 13
Naples to Rome
Take a ferry to Capri after a 45-minute crossing and spend time on this island known for natural beauty and luxury. You can optionally take a boat to the Grotta Bianca or ride the cable car to Capri town and see the Gardens of Augustus for panoramic views. Return to Naples for a walk and lunch. In the afternoon visit Pompeii (admission and guided tour included), the city that was buried under ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Later travel to Rome, arriving at the end of the day.
Included Activities
- Ferry to Capri (45-minute crossing)
- Ferry from Capri to Naples
- Visit to Pompeii with admission and guided tour
Optional Activities
- Boat to Grotta Bianca in Capri
- Cable car up to Capri town and visit to Gardens of Augustus
Landmarks/POIs Capri Grotta Bianca Gardens of Augustus Pompeii - Day 14
Rome
After breakfast your tour ends, and you'll leave with memories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
