Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll get a complimentary transfer to your hotel when you arrive in Rome. If you land early, the city's yours to wander and you can grab an espresso at a local spot. The welcome meeting kicks off at 6 pm, which is when you'll meet your tour leader and the other travelers. After that, dinner at a local restaurant is included.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with group leader and fellow travelers
- Included dinner at local restaurant
- Day 2
Rome
Start with a private guided tour hitting the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. From there, you'll head to Campo de Fiori where the centuries-old produce market is still going strong. Stop by a local bar for a granita, then it's time for lunch at an aristocrat's home (included). Your afternoon opens up, so you can head out on your own. The Colosseum is worth considering if you haven't seen it yet.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in aristocrat's dining room)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Spanish Steps
- Private guided tour of Trevi Fountain
- Private guided tour of Pantheon
- Private guided tour of Piazza Navona
- Visit to Campo de Fiori market
- Coffee granita at local bar
- Guided visit to aristocrat's home
- Included lunch in aristocrat's dining room
Optional Activities
- Visit to the Colosseum - EUR18
- Vatican Museum - EUR25
- St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
- Venezia Palace - EUR17
- Pantheon entrance fee - EUR5
- Christian Catacombs - EUR10
- Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
- Galleria Borghese - EUR17
- Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR19
Landmarks Spanish Steps Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona Campo de Fiori Colosseum - Day 3
Rome to Siena to San Gimignano
A private vehicle takes you to Siena for an orientation walk where your leader points out the city's highlights. You'll see Piazza del Campo where the famous Palio horse race happens, plus Siena Cathedral. After that, you move on to Monteriggioni, a medieval walled town with towers built to protect Sienese territory. By evening you're at your accommodation near San Gimignano, a country hotel with a pool and restaurant. Dinner features traditional Tuscan food with modern touches and it's included.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet dinner made with local ingredients featuring traditional Tuscan dishes with a modern twist)
Included Activities
- Siena orientation walk with leader
- Visit to Piazza del Campo
- Visit to Siena Cathedral
- Monteriggioni orientation walk
- Included gourmet dinner with local ingredients and traditional Tuscan dishes
Landmarks Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral Monteriggioni 
- Day 4
San Gimignano
Your leader shows you around San Gimignano, known as the 'Town of Fine Towers.' You'll walk through the medieval Old Town center and take in its Gothic and Romanesque buildings. Next, you visit a local agriturismo to explore the vineyards and try Vernaccia wine, one of Tuscany's well-known white wines. Lunch (included) features regional cheese, fine olive oil, and bruschetta. Back at your accommodation, another included dinner awaits.
- Meals
- Lunch (Regional cheese, fine olive oil, and bruschetta), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of San Gimignano medieval Old Town
- Agriturismo vineyard tour and Vernaccia wine tasting
- Included lunch featuring regional cheese, fine olive oil, and bruschetta
- Included dinner at Feature Stay accommodation
Landmarks San Gimignano Old Town - Day 5
San Gimignano to Pisa to Lucca to Florence
You head to Pisa where your leader tells you about the Leaning Tower and you can snap photos from the ground. Then it's on to Lucca, a beautiful but often overlooked city, for a short walk along the preserved Renaissance walls. Later you arrive in Florence. The evening is free, so you can walk the cobbled streets, grab gelato, and soak up the Tuscan feel.
Included Activities
- Visit to Pisa with orientation walk
- Lucca city walk along Renaissance walls
Optional Activities
- Leaning Tower of Pisa climb - EUR27
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Lucca Renaissance Walls 
- Day 6
Florence
A private guided walk takes you through Florence in the morning, including the Galleria dell'Accademia where Michelangelo's David statue is housed along with other important sculptures. After that, your afternoon is open. The Uffizi Gallery, one of the world's oldest galleries, comes highly recommended. Piazzale Michelangelo offers great views across Florence's skyline. For food, try simple Tuscan cooking with olive oil, beans, and herbs.
Included Activities
- Private guided walk of Florence highlights
- Galleria dell'Accademia admission and visit
Optional Activities
- Uffizi Gallery - EUR29
- Bargello Museum - EUR16
- Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
- Medici Chapels - EUR17
- Brunelleschi 3 Days Pass (Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower, Brunelleschi Dome) - EUR30
- Pitti Palace, Gallery of Modern Art & Palatine Gallery - EUR19
- Ghiberti 3 Days Pass (Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Santa Reparata) - EUR15
- Giotto 3 Days Pass (Giotto Bell Tower, Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Santa Reparata) - EUR20
Landmarks Galleria dell'Accademia Uffizi Gallery Piazzale Michelangelo - Day 7
Florence to Venice
After heading to the railway station, you take a high-speed train to Venice. Your leader guides you on an orientation walk through the canals and tells you about the city's history. You'll visit Palazzo Pisani, once a powerful Venetian family's home and now the Music Conservatory, with its ornate frescoed rooms and rooftop views. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the Grand Canal, shop at Rialto Bridge, see Piazza and Basilica di San Marco, or wander the cobbled streets finding markets and cafes. A gondola ride and tiramisu are must-dos. An included Venetian dinner happens in the evening with your leader.
- Meals
- Dinner (Venetian dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Venice
- Venice orientation walk with leader
- Palazzo Pisani visit
- Venice Music Conservatory (Academy of Music) visit
- Water taxi transfer
- Traghetto boat ride
- Included Venetian dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Gondola Ride - EUR80
- Museum of St Mark's Basilica - EUR5
- St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
- Glass Museum Murano - EUR11
- Ca' Rezzonico Museum of Eighteenth Century Art - EUR11
- Scuola Grande di San Rocco - EUR14
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
- Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
- Ca' D'Oro - Galería Franchetti - EUR15
- Accademia Gallery - EUR16
Landmarks Palazzo Pisani Grand Canal Rialto Bridge Piazza San Marco Basilica di San Marco - Day 8
Venice
After breakfast, your tour ends. There are no planned activities, so you can leave or spend more time in Venice on your own. If you want to stay longer, your booking agent can help arrange extra accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
