Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll arrive in Venice and head to your hotel to settle in. Depending on when you get there, there's time to either walk around the city or rest up. In the afternoon, you'll board a private motorboat for a guided tour through the Grand Canal and Giudecca Canal, passing by the Redentore and San Giorgio Maggiore churches.
Included Activities
- Private motorboat tour of Grand Canal and Giudecca Canal
Landmarks/POIs Grand Canal Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (Church of Redentore) Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore Giudecca Canal - Day 2
Murano - Burano
After breakfast, you'll take a boat out into the Venice lagoon with your guide. First stop is Murano to watch glassblowing at a local studio, then you'll walk to the Cathedral of Saints Maria e Donato dating back to the 7th century. About 30 minutes later you'll arrive in Burano to check out a lace workshop and wander through the colorful streets. On the way back, you'll have a glass of wine before the rest of your afternoon is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat tour of Venetian lagoon including stops at Lido, Certosa, Vignole, and Sant'Erasmo
- Visit to Murano glass studio with live glassblowing demonstration
- Visit to Cathedral of Saints Maria e Donato in Murano
- Visit to Burano lace workshop
- Guided walk through Burano's colorful streets
- Glass of wine offered during return journey
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Murano
- Shopping in Burano
- Lunch in Burano
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Saints Maria e Donato Murano Burano - Day 3
Venice to Florence
You'll take a high-speed train to Florence, which takes roughly two hours. After checking in at your hotel, you'll explore the city using a 24-hour Hop On Hop Off bus ticket that lets you check out different areas, museums, and monuments whenever you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 24-hour Hop On Hop Off bus tour of Florence
Landmarks/POIs Florence - Day 4
Florence
The day is yours to use however you'd like in Florence. You can walk around at your own pace, or if you want something more structured, there's an optional full-day tour visiting Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena that includes a guided Chianti tour, lunch, and wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional Tuscan excursion including Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena with guided Chianti tour, lunch, and wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Florence - Day 5
Florence
Another leisurely day in Florence where you can explore on your own schedule. If you want more activities, there are optional tours like the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, the Uffizi Gallery, a day trip to Cinque Terre, or horseback and Vespa riding through Tuscan countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional tour of Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David
- Optional tour of Uffizi Gallery
- Optional day tour to Cinque Terre
- Optional Vespa tour through Tuscan countryside
- Optional horseback riding in Tuscan countryside
Landmarks/POIs Accademia Gallery Uffizi Gallery Cinque Terre - Day 6
Pompeii
You'll take a high-speed train to Naples and check into your hotel. Then you'll head out on a guided archaeological tour of Pompeii, the ancient city buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. During the tour you'll see the thermal baths, Basilica, frescoes in the Lupanare, the Macellum workshops, and the House of the Faun with stops for photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided archaeological tour of Pompeii including thermal baths, Basilica, Lupanare frescoes, Macellum, and House of the Faun
Landmarks/POIs Pompeii Mount Vesuvius House of the Faun Lupanare (House of the Vettii) Basilica of Pompeii Macellum (Pompeii Market) - Day 7
Capri
From the harbor you'll head out to Capri by boat, the Mediterranean island known for turquoise waters and nice views. In Anacapri you can visit Villa San Michele or take a chairlift up Mount Solaro if you'd like. Later on you'll check out Capri's famous Piazzetta, walk through boutique-lined streets, see the Augustus Gardens with views of the Faraglioni, and there's an optional boat tour available. You'll return to Naples by hydrofoil in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day Capri Island tour including Anacapri and Capri town
- Free time to explore Anacapri's charming streets
- Access to Augustus Gardens
- Free time to explore Piazzetta and Capri's streets
- Hydrofoil return transfer to Naples
Optional Activities
- Visit to Villa San Michele
- Chairlift ride up Mount Solaro for sweeping island and sea views
- Boat tour around Capri island
- Shopping in Capri
- Lunch in Capri
Landmarks/POIs Capri Anacapri Villa San Michele Mount Solaro Piazzetta Augustus Gardens Faraglioni - Day 8
Amalfi Coast
After breakfast you'll drive along the winding Amalfi Coast with an experienced driver, traveling between the blue sea and the Lattari Mountains. You'll stop at scenic viewpoints to photograph Sorrento and Positano, then continue to Amalfi and Ravello. In Amalfi you'll walk the pedestrian street with shops and restaurants leading to the beach and cathedral, then head back to Naples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day Amalfi Coast tour with driver
- Scenic photo stops at viewpoints overlooking Sorrento and Positano
- Visit to Amalfi town with access to pedestrian center and cathedral
- Visit to Ravello
Landmarks/POIs Amalfi Coast Sorrento Positano Amalfi Amalfi Cathedral Ravello Lattari Mountains - Day 9
Naples to Rome
You'll make your way to the train station and board a high-speed train to Rome. After checking in at your hotel, you'll explore the city on an open-top panoramic bus with eight stops along the route. Your 24-hour ticket lets you hop on and off freely while listening to onboard audio commentary about the Eternal City's landmarks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 24-hour open-top panoramic bus tour of Rome with 8 stops and audio commentary
Landmarks/POIs Rome - Day 10
Rome
Rome is yours to explore at your own pace today. You can wander through neighborhoods, check out local markets, or grab lunch at a traditional restaurant or café. There's also an optional guided tour of the Colosseum and Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, if you'd prefer something structured.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional guided tour of Colosseum and Vatican Museums including Sistine Chapel
Landmarks/POIs Colosseum Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel - Day 11
Rome to Departure
After breakfast, you'll have time before your departure depending on your flight. You might do some last-minute shopping, explore a bit more, or just relax before heading to the airport for your transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
