Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice
You'll arrive at Nice airport where your driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around town, get the feel of the city, and grab dinner wherever looks good to you.
Optional Activities
- Explore Nice city
- Walking around town
- Dining in Nice
- Day 2
Monte Carlo
A local guide leads you through Nice on foot, showing you the city's main spots and taking in the views as you walk. From there, you head to Monte Carlo in Monaco to check out the luxury side of things, including Casino Square, the upscale hotels, and the high-end shopping district.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour of Nice with local guide
- Visit Monte-Carlo
Landmarks Place du Casino Monte-Carlo Carré d'Or - Day 3
Nice to Milan
You'll take the train from Nice to Milan. Once you've checked into your hotel, the afternoon and evening are open for you to explore the city on your own terms and get oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Milan city
- Day 4
Lake Como
Today takes you to Lake Como where you'll see villages like Varenna, Bellagio, and Lenno. The return transfer from Milan to the lake is covered, though you'll need to handle your own ride to the train station yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Como villages (Varenna, Bellagio, Lenno)
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Como
Landmarks Lake Como Varenna Bellagio Lenno - Day 5
Milan to Florence
You take the train from Milan to Florence and check into your hotel. The evening is free, so you can walk through Florence's streets and, if you're up for it, climb the hill to San Miniato al Monte for views across the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Florence city
- Wander charming streets
- Visit San Miniato al Monte church for views
Landmarks San Miniato al Monte 
- Day 6
Pisa
The day trip goes by train from Florence to Pisa where you'll see the famous Leaning Tower and the Cathedral. The tower sits about 2 km from Pisa Central Station with regular buses running from the station. After exploring, you'll head back to Florence for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit Pisa Cathedral/Duomo
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa Cathedral - Day 7
Florence to Rome
You take the train from Florence to Rome and get settled at your hotel. Later, you'll do a self-guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. If the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel interest you, those tickets can be picked up on-site separately.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided visit to Vatican City
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica
- Visit St. Peter's Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Vatican Museum
- View Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo
- Climb St. Peter's Basilica dome
Landmarks Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Square Sistine Chapel 
- Day 8
Rome
You'll explore the Colosseum, the huge amphitheater built between 72 and 80 AD. With skip-the-line tickets included, you can walk through the four levels and picture what it was like as an ancient arena. Your ticket also gets you into the Roman Forum and Palatine Museum over the next 24 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Colosseum with skip-the-line admission
- Visit Roman Forum
- Visit Palatine Museum
Landmarks Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill - Day 9
Rome Departure
A private cab picks you up from your hotel and takes you to Rome airport, either Fiumicino or Ciampino, for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
