Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll get picked up when you arrive and head to your hotel to settle in. How you spend the early part of the day depends on your flight time, so you might rest or take a quick walk around if you land early. Come afternoon, a private motorboat takes you through the Grand Canal with your guide, passing by Redentore and San Giorgio Maggiore as you cruise along the Giudecca Canal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Grand Canal motorboat tour
Landmarks/POIs Grand Canal Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (Church of Redentore) Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore Giudecca Canal 
- Day 2
Murano - Burano - Venice
After breakfast you're heading out on a lagoon boat tour with your guide, passing Lido, Certosa, Vignole, and Sant'Erasmo. Stop in Murano to watch glassblowing at a local studio, then walk about 15 minutes to the Cathedral of Saints Maria e Donato to see its mosaics and Romanesque design. You'll sail roughly 30 minutes to Burano and visit a lace workshop plus wander the colorful streets. The boat back to Venice includes wine, leaving the rest of your afternoon open.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Lagoon boat tour with guide
- Live glassblowing demonstration at glass studio in Murano
- Visit to Cathedral of Saints Maria e Donato in Murano
- Lace workshop visit in Burano
- Guided tour of Burano's streets
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Murano
- Lunch in Burano
- Shopping in Burano
Landmarks/POIs Murano Cathedral of Saints Maria e Donato Burano Lido - Day 3
Venice to Florence
Take the high-speed train to Florence this morning, getting there in about two hours. After checking in at your hotel, you'll hop on a 24-hour hop on hop off bus to explore Renaissance Florence at your own pace, stopping at museums and monuments whenever it suits you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Florence
- 24-hour Hop On Hop Off sightseeing bus in Florence
Landmarks/POIs Florence 
- Day 4
Florence
This day is yours to spend however you like in Florence. If structured plans appeal to you more, there's an optional Tuscan excursion that takes you through Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena with a guide, plus a Chianti wine tour, lunch, and wine tasting to see those medieval towns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional Tuscan excursion to Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena
- Optional guided Chianti tour with lunch and wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Pisa San Gimignano Siena Chianti - Day 5
Florence
You have the full day free in Florence or can pick from optional activities. See Michelangelo's David at the Accademia Gallery, check out the Uffizi Gallery, take a day trip to Cinque Terre, or try a Vespa tour or horseback riding through the Tuscan countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tour of the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David
- Visit to the Uffizi Gallery
- Day tour to Cinque Terre
- Tuscan countryside Vespa tour
- Tuscan countryside horseback riding
Landmarks/POIs Accademia Gallery Uffizi Gallery Cinque Terre - Day 6
Pompeii - Naples
Board the high-speed train to Naples this morning and settle into your hotel. Then you're off to Pompeii for a guided archaeological tour where your guide shows you the thermal baths, Basilica, frescoes in the Lupanare, the Macellum with its workshops, and the House of the Faun, all preserved from Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Naples
- Guided tour of Pompeii including thermal baths, Basilica, Lupanare frescoes, Macellum, and House of the Faun
Landmarks/POIs Pompeii Mount Vesuvius Lupanare Basilica of Pompeii House of the Faun Macellum 
- Day 7
Naples to Capri and back
You'll transfer to the harbour and boat out to Capri, known for its turquoise waters and Mediterranean character. In Anacapri you can visit Villa San Michele or ride the chairlift up Mount Solaro for views across the island. After lunch on your own, head to Capri's main town to explore the Piazzetta, shop, and see Augustus Gardens, with free time for relaxation or optional boat tours before the hydrofoil takes you back to Naples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Capri
- Exploration of Anacapri town
- Guided tour of Capri's main town and Piazzetta
- Hydrofoil return to Naples
Optional Activities
- Visit to Villa San Michele in Anacapri
- Scenic chairlift up Mount Solaro
- Lunch on Capri
- Shopping in Capri's boutiques and local shops
- Relaxation time
- Optional boat tour around Capri island
Landmarks/POIs Capri Anacapri Villa San Michele Mount Solaro Piazzetta Augustus Gardens Faraglioni Via Krupp 
- Day 8
Naples to Amalfi Coast and back
After breakfast you're driving the Amalfi Coast with an experienced driver, taking winding roads that hug the coast between sea and the Lattari Mountains. Stop at scenic spots to photograph Sorrento and Positano, then walk through Amalfi and Ravello. In Amalfi you can stroll the pedestrian street with shops and restaurants down to the beach and cathedral before heading back to Naples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Amalfi Coast tour with driver
- Scenic viewpoints at Sorrento and Positano
- Exploration of Amalfi town
- Exploration of Ravello
Landmarks/POIs Amalfi Coast Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Lattari Mountains - Day 9
Naples to Rome
Head to the train station this morning for the high-speed train to Rome. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, board an open-top panoramic bus with eight stops along the route and audio guides included. Your 24-hour ticket lets you hop on and off throughout the Eternal City at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Rome
- 24-hour open-top panoramic sightseeing bus in Rome
Landmarks/POIs Rome 
- Day 10
Rome
Rome is yours to explore today at whatever pace you like. Wander through neighbourhoods, check out local markets, or relax over a meal at a traditional restaurant or café. If you want a guide instead, there's an optional tour of the Colosseum and Vatican Museums that includes the Sistine Chapel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional guided tour of the Colosseum
- Optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums
- Optional guided tour of the Sistine Chapel
Landmarks/POIs Colosseum Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel - Day 11
Rome to Airport
After breakfast you'll have time before your flight departure, whether that's for last-minute shopping, exploring a bit more, or just relaxing. Then you'll get a transfer to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Last-minute exploring
- Relaxation time
