Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome to Florence
Your journey starts early at 7:15 AM when the deluxe coach departs Rome heading toward Assisi. You'll spend time at the Basilica of St Francis, where you can see frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue before sitting down to included lunch. After that, the coach continues through rolling Tuscan countryside and stops in Siena so you can walk through Piazza del Campo and hear about the traditional Palio horse race. By evening you'll check in at your Florence hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Assisi)
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica of St Francis in Assisi with frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue
- Included lunch in Assisi
- Explore Siena and Piazza del Campo
Landmarks Basilica of St Francis Piazza del Campo 
- Day 2
Florence
This day focuses on Florence's Renaissance architecture and art. You'll see the Duomo with Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery, and walk through Piazza della Signoria past Palazzo Vecchio and Basilica of Santa Croce. Included lunch happens at a traditional Tuscan restaurant. In the afternoon, you can either have free time to wander the city on your own or take an optional trip to Pisa to check out the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. Dinner is yours to arrange.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Duomo with Brunelleschi's Dome
- Visit Giotto's Bell Tower
- Visit Baptistery
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
- Visit Palazzo Vecchio
- Visit Basilica of Santa Croce
- Included lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli
- Visit Uffizi Gallery (prebooking strongly recommended)
Landmarks Duomo (Florence Cathedral) Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile) Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio Basilica of Santa Croce Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Uffizi Gallery - Day 3
Florence to Venice
After breakfast in Florence, you'll travel to Bologna to walk through the historic city centre with its distinctive porticos and landmarks like Piazza del Nettuno and the Basilica of San Petronio. For lunch, you'll try local street food at a neighborhood spot, sampling both traditional and contemporary flavors. From there, the coach heads to Venice for the evening, so you'll arrive with time to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light street food lunch at a local eatery in Bologna)
Included Activities
- Explore Bologna historic city centre with porticos
- Visit Piazza del Nettuno
- Visit Basilica of San Petronio
- Light street food lunch at a local eatery in Bologna with traditional and contemporary flavours
Landmarks Piazza del Nettuno Basilica of San Petronio 
- Day 4
Venice
A guide takes you to Piazza San Marco for a walking tour covering the Doge's Palace exterior and the famous Bridge of Sighs. You'll have included spritz or prosecco with cicchetti snacks while soaking in the atmosphere. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your pace, whether that's strolling along canals, booking a gondola ride, browsing artisan shops, or finding quieter parts of the city away from crowds.
- Meals
- Snack (Glass of spritz or prosecco accompanied by cicchetti - traditional Venetian snacks)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Venice highlights
- Visit Doge's Palace (exterior)
- Visit Bridge of Sighs
- Included glass of spritz or prosecco with traditional Venetian cicchetti snacks
Optional Activities
- Romantic gondola ride
- Browse artisan shops
- Explore quieter corners of Venice
Landmarks Piazza San Marco Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 5
Venice to Milan
After breakfast, you'll head from your hotel to the train station and board your designated train to Milan independently. Your driver will be waiting at arrival to take you to your hotel. Once checked in, the rest of your day is open for you to explore Milan however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Included transfer from hotel to Milan
- Day 6
Milan to St Moritz to Tirano to Milan
Your driver picks you up after breakfast and takes you to St Moritz, where you have free time to look around the Swiss resort town. Later you'll board the Bernina Express for one of the world's most scenic train rides through the Swiss Alps, crossing Bernina Pass with views of mountain peaks, alpine villages, and dramatic viaducts. From Tirano, your driver returns you to Milan. If you're interested, the Navigli canal district is popular for dinner and drinks in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to St Moritz with leisure time
- Included ride on the Bernina Express through the Swiss Alps
Optional Activities
- Dinner and drinks in the Navigli canal district
Landmarks St Moritz Bernina Pass 
- Day 7
Milan
Your morning is free in Milan, so you can browse fashion boutiques, grab coffee at a lively café, or walk through elegant streets at your own pace. In the afternoon, a guide leads a three-hour walking tour starting at Porta Venezia (an old gateway with Roman and medieval history). You'll head along Corso Venezia, through Giardini Indro Montanelli, past Galleria d'Arte Moderna, and down Viale Manzoni. You'll see Teatro alla Scala from outside, look at the Milan Cathedral (Duomo), and finish at Castello Sforzesco. After that, there's time for a relaxing aperitivo and free time before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Snack (Relaxing aperitivo)
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided walking tour through Milan city centre
- Visit Porta Venezia
- Walk along Corso Venezia
- Visit Giardini Indro Montanelli
- Pass Galleria d'Arte Moderna
- See Teatro alla Scala from outside
- Admire Milan Cathedral (Duomo)
- Visit Castello Sforzesco
- Included relaxing aperitivo
Landmarks Porta Venezia Corso Venezia Giardini Indro Montanelli Galleria d'Arte Moderna Viale Manzoni Teatro alla Scala Milan Cathedral (Duomo) Castello Sforzesco - Day 8
Milan to Bolzano
You'll travel to Peschiera del Garda first, a lakeside town on Lake Garda's southern shore with waterfront views and a charming old center. Then it's on to Trento to see Castello del Buon Consiglio (where prince-bishops once lived) and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, a fine Renaissance building. After a relaxed lunch, you'll follow Italy's oldest wine route to Caldaro, a town known for its lake and local wines. Later, you'll arrive in Bolzano for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Peschiera del Garda
- Visit Castello del Buon Consiglio in Trento
- Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore in Trento
- Visit Caldaro (Kaltern) on Italy's oldest wine route
Landmarks Peschiera del Garda Lake Garda Castello del Buon Consiglio Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore Caldaro (Kaltern) 
- Day 9
Bolzano
You head to Merano, a town famous for its Christmas market and cultural happenings. After exploring the old town, lunch is yours to arrange. The afternoon takes you to Vipiteno, an Alpine town with medieval character, colorful buildings, narrow streets, and the impressive Torre delle Dodici. You can wander the streets, try local food, or look for souvenirs. Later, you return to Bolzano to see the Gothic Duomo and stroll along Via dei Portici, an arcaded street full of energy. Your evening is free to relax or explore.
Included Activities
- Explore Merano old town
- Visit Vipiteno Alpine town
- See Torre delle Dodici (Twelve O'Clock Tower)
- Visit Bolzano Gothic Duomo
- Stroll along Via dei Portici in Bolzano
Optional Activities
- Sample local specialities in Vipiteno
- Browse for souvenirs in Vipiteno
Landmarks Merano Vipiteno Torre delle Dodici Bolzano Gothic Duomo Via dei Portici - Day 10
Bolzano to Cortina d'Ampezzo
You'll start in Bressanone, a medieval town in the Eisack Valley with an impressive cathedral from the 10th century and a blend of Austrian and Italian character. You can try regional wines while you're there. Then on to Brunico with colorful medieval streets and views toward Kronplatz mountain. You'll see the Lake of Braies, surrounded by dramatic Dolomite peaks (or Lake Anterselva if the main lake isn't accessible). The day ends in Cortina d'Ampezzo in the heart of the Dolomites with included dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo)
Included Activities
- Visit Bressanone and medieval cathedral
- Taste region's wines in Bressanone
- Explore Brunico with views of Kronplatz mountain
- Visit Lake of Braies (or Lake Anterselva if restricted)
- Included dinner at hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Landmarks Bressanone Brunico Kronplatz Lake of Braies Lake Anterselva 
- Day 11
Cortina d'Ampezzo
After breakfast, you'll discover the landscapes around Cortina d'Ampezzo with wide views of the Dolomites and a stop to admire Tre Cime di Lavaredo, one of the region's most famous landmarks. You'll continue to Lake Misurina, the largest natural lake in the Dolomites with beautiful reflections of the surrounding peaks, then visit Lake Dobbiaco known for its emerald color. Later you'll head to San Vito di Cadore, a village framed by UNESCO-listed peaks of Mount Antelao and Mount Pelmo. You'll return to Cortina with free time to relax before dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Admire Tre Cime di Lavaredo
- Visit Lake Misurina
- Visit Lake Dobbiaco
- Visit San Vito di Cadore
- Included dinner at hotel
Landmarks Tre Cime di Lavaredo Lake Misurina Lake Dobbiaco San Vito di Cadore Mount Antelao Mount Pelmo - Day 12
Cortina d'Ampezzo to Milan
After leaving Cortina d'Ampezzo, you travel to Bassano del Grappa at the foot of the Venetian Prealps. You'll walk through cobbled streets lined with medieval towers and elegant Venetian buildings. The famous Ponte degli Alpini, a wooden bridge designed by Palladio, crosses the Brenta River with great views of the town and mountains. You'll visit the Museo della Grappa to learn about Italy's grappa with an included tasting. In the afternoon, you head back to Milan for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Grappa tasting at Museo della Grappa)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Bassano del Grappa's cobbled streets
- Visit Ponte degli Alpini (wooden bridge by Andrea Palladio)
- Visit Museo della Grappa with included tasting
Landmarks Bassano del Grappa Ponte degli Alpini Brenta River Museo della Grappa - Day 13
Milan Departure
After your final breakfast, depending on your flight time, you might have a bit of time to explore Milan further or pick up last-minute souvenirs before heading to the airport for your transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Included breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Milan
- Shop for last-minute souvenirs
