Itinerary
- Day 1
Nice
You'll get picked up at Nice airport once you land and head to your hotel to check in. The rest of the day is yours to wander around Nice, get a feel for the city, and grab dinner wherever you'd like.
Optional Activities
- Walking around Nice city
- Dining in Nice
- Day 2
Monte Carlo
Start with a guided walking tour through Nice to see the highlights and take in the views. After that, you'll catch a train to Monte Carlo and spend time checking out the famous district with its luxury shops and the iconic Casino Square. The train back to Nice happens in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour of Nice with local guide
- Visit to Monte Carlo
Optional Activities
- Dining in Monte Carlo
Landmarks/POIs Place du Casino (Casino Square) Hotel de Paris - Day 3
Nice to Milan
You'll take the train from Nice to Milan. Once you arrive and get settled into your hotel, the afternoon and evening are open for you to walk around this historic city and see what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Exploring Milan independently
- Day 4
Lake Como
A transfer takes you to the Lake Como region where you'll visit charming villages like Varenna, Bellagio, and Lenno spread along the shoreline. Each has elegant villas and nice streets to wander through. You'll head back to Milan by train when the day wraps up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Como villages
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Como
- Exploring Varenna
- Exploring Bellagio
- Exploring Lenno
Landmarks/POIs Lake Como Varenna Bellagio - Day 5
Milan to Venice
The train from Milan brings you to Venice and after checking in, you'll have time to walk around and find the major spots on your own. That means the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and Doge's Palace are all there for you to check out at whatever pace works for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided walking tour of Venice key attractions
Optional Activities
- Exploring Rialto Bridge
- Exploring St. Mark's Square
- Exploring Bridge of Sighs
- Exploring Doge's Palace
Landmarks/POIs Rialto Bridge St. Mark's Square Bridge of Sighs Doge's Palace - Day 6
Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands
After breakfast you'll hop on a water bus to explore the Venetian islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. The boat takes you through the lagoon and you'll see these islands known for their local crafts, history, and nice scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise to Murano island
- Cruise to Burano island
- Cruise to Torcello island
- 24-hour water bus pass
Optional Activities
- Glass-blowing demonstrations in Murano
- Exploring Burano's colorful houses
- Visiting Torcello Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Murano Island Burano Island Torcello Island - Day 7
Venice to Rome
You'll take the train from Venice to Rome and check into your hotel. Later in the afternoon and evening, head over to Vatican City where you can walk through St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square on your own. If you want to add the Vatican Museums or climb the dome, those tickets are available separately.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Self-guided visit to Vatican City
- Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
- Access to St. Peter's Square
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museum visit
- Sistine Chapel visit
- St. Peter's Basilica dome climb
Landmarks/POIs Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Square - Day 8
Rome
Today you'll see the Colosseum, the huge amphitheater from 72-80 AD. Your skip-the-line ticket gets you inside to walk around, then you can head to the Roman Forum and the Palatine Museum since your ticket works for all three locations over 24 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Colosseum visit with skip-the-line admission
- Roman Forum visit
- Palatine Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Guided tours of Colosseum
- Exploring surrounding historical sites
Landmarks/POIs Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill - Day 9
Rome
Your trip ends today. A private cab will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Rome airport (FCO or CIA) for your flight. The driver will collect you about 3 hours before your departure time.
