Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll arrive in Venice and head to your hotel to drop your bags. Depending on when you get in, there's time to either rest or start exploring. Later, you'll board a private motorboat that takes you through the Grand Canal. Your guide will point out the city's highlights as you cruise past the Giudecca Canal, and you'll see the churches of Redentore and San Giorgio Maggiore from the water.
Included Activities
- Private motorboat tour of the Grand Canal
- Cruise along the Giudecca Canal with views of Redentore and San Giorgio Maggiore churches
Landmarks Grand Canal Giudecca Canal Church of Redentore San Giorgio Maggiore 
- Day 2
Murano - Burano - Venice
After breakfast, you'll get on a boat to explore the Venetian lagoon, sailing past Lido, Certosa, Vignole, and Sant'Erasmo before reaching Murano. There you'll watch someone create glass right in front of you at a studio, then check out the 7th-century Cathedral of Saints Maria e Donato. About 30 minutes later you'll arrive in Burano to walk through lace workshops and wander the colorful streets. By evening, you'll return to Venice with complimentary wine included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Lagoon boat tour cruising past Lido, Certosa, Vignole, and Sant'Erasmo
- Live glassblowing demonstration at a glass studio in Murano
- Visit to Cathedral of Saints Maria e Donato with original mosaics and Romanesque architecture
- Lace workshop visit in Burano
- Guided tour through Burano's colorful streets
Optional Activities
- Shopping at glass studios in Murano
- Shopping for lace and local crafts in Burano
- Lunch in Burano
Landmarks Lido Cathedral of Saints Maria e Donato Burano Murano - Day 3
Venice to Florence
You'll take a high-speed train from Venice to Florence, which takes roughly two hours. Once you arrive and settle into your hotel, you'll get a 24-hour hop on hop off bus pass. This lets you explore the city however you want, stopping at museums and monuments at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- 24-hour Hop On Hop Off sightseeing bus in Florence with access to iconic museums and monuments
Landmarks Florence 
- Day 4
Florence
This day is yours to spend however you'd like in Florence. If you want structure, there's an optional full-day excursion to Tuscany that includes Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena. That option comes with a guided tour through Chianti vineyards, lunch, and wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Full-day Tuscan excursion visiting Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena
- Guided Chianti tour with lunch and wine tasting
Landmarks Pisa San Gimignano Siena Chianti - Day 5
Florence
You'll have another free day in Florence to wander and discover on your own terms. Or you can choose from several optional activities like visiting the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, the Uffizi Gallery, or heading to Cinque Terre for the day. There's also countryside options including Vespa tours or horseback riding if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Tour of the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David
- Visit to the Uffizi Gallery
- Day tour to Cinque Terre
- Vespa tour of the Tuscan countryside
- Horseback riding tour
Landmarks Accademia Gallery Uffizi Gallery Cinque Terre - Day 6
Pompeii - Naples
You'll board a high-speed train to Naples and check into your hotel. From there you'll head to Pompeii for a guided tour of the archaeological site. You'll walk through preserved streets, see thermal baths, the Basilica, frescoes in the Lupanare, the Macellum, and the House of the Faun, all buried by Mount Vesuvius back in 79 AD.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- High-speed train transfer from Florence to Naples
- Guided archaeological tour of Pompeii including thermal baths, Basilica, Lupanare frescoes, Macellum, and House of the Faun
- Visit to Mount Vesuvius excavation site with archaeological guide
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius Thermal Baths of Pompeii Basilica of Pompeii Lupanare Macellum House of the Faun 
- Day 7
Naples
You'll transfer to the harbor and take a boat to Capri, a Mediterranean island with turquoise water and nice views. In Anacapri you can visit Villa San Michele or ride the chairlift up Mount Solaro. Then you'll head to Capri's Piazzetta to check out boutiques and local shops. Before heading back, you'll browse the Augustus Gardens with views of Faraglioni and Via Krupp. A hydrofoil brings you back to Naples by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Capri Island
- Guided tour and free time to explore Anacapri
- Access to Capri's Piazzetta
- Guided tour through Capri's boutiques and local shops
- View of Augustus Gardens
- Hydrofoil transfer back to Naples
Optional Activities
- Visit to Villa San Michele
- Mount Solaro scenic chairlift
- Boat tour around the island
- Lunch in Capri
Landmarks Capri Anacapri Villa San Michele Mount Solaro Piazzetta Faraglioni Augustus Gardens Via Krupp 
- Day 8
Naples
After breakfast you'll start driving along the Amalfi Coast with an experienced driver navigating those winding roads that seem to curve right along the cliffs between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Lattari Mountains. You'll stop at scenic viewpoints to take photos of Sorrento and Positano. Then you'll visit Amalfi and Ravello, with time to walk the pedestrian streets in Amalfi, browse shops and restaurants, check out the beach, and see the iconic cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Amalfi Coast scenic drive with professional driver
- Stops at scenic viewpoints with views of Sorrento and Positano
- Guided tour of Amalfi town center including pedestrian shopping streets, beach, and cathedral
- Visit to Ravello
Landmarks Amalfi Coast Lattari Mountains Sorrento Positano Amalfi Amalfi Cathedral Ravello - Day 9
Naples to Rome
You'll make your way to the train station and take a high-speed train to Rome. After you arrive and get to your hotel, you'll hop on an open-top panoramic bus with eight stops along the route. Your 24-hour ticket lets you get on and off whenever you want, and there's audio commentary onboard to help you learn about what you're seeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- High-speed train transfer from Naples to Rome
- 24-hour open-top panoramic bus sightseeing tour of Rome with eight stops and onboard audio commentary
Landmarks Rome 
- Day 10
Rome
You have the full day to explore Rome however you want. Wander through different neighborhoods, visit local markets, or grab a meal at a traditional restaurant or café. If you prefer a structured experience, there's an optional guided tour covering the Colosseum and Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Vatican Museums guided tour
- Sistine Chapel visit
Landmarks Colosseum Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel - Day 11
Rome
After breakfast, depending on your flight time, you might have some time for last-minute shopping or just relaxing before your transfer to the airport. If your flight's early, you'll head straight out, but if it's later in the day there's a chance to explore a bit more or grab one final meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
