Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get complimentary transfer to your hotel. If your flight gets in early, there's time to grab an espresso and walk around the historic streets on your own. The welcome meeting happens at 6 pm where you'll meet your local leader and the rest of the group, then head to a local restaurant for included dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
- Welcome meeting with group leader
Optional Activities
- Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR19
- Galleria Borghese - EUR17
- Vatican Museum - EUR25
- Venezia Palace - EUR17
- St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
- Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
- Christian Catacombs - EUR10
- Day 2
Rome
Your private guide takes you through Rome's most iconic sights: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon. Then you'll head to Campo de Fiori, which has had a fresh produce market since 1869. After grabbing a granita at a local bar and having lunch at a classic Roman restaurant, the afternoon includes a guided tour of the Colosseum. The evening is open for you to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at classic local restaurant frequented by Romans)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Spanish Steps
- Guided tour of Trevi Fountain
- Guided tour of Piazza Navona
- Guided tour of Pantheon
- Visit to Campo de Fiori market
- Coffee granita (iced Italian espresso) at local bar
- Lunch at classic local restaurant
- Guided tour of Colosseum
Optional Activities
- Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR19
- Galleria Borghese - EUR17
- Vatican Museum - EUR25
- Venezia Palace - EUR17
- St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
- Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
- Christian Catacombs - EUR10
Landmarks/POIs Spanish Steps Trevi Fountain Piazza Navona Pantheon Campo de Fiori Colosseum - Day 3
San Gimignano
You'll travel by private vehicle to Siena for an orientation walk with your leader, seeing Piazza del Campo (where the biannual Palio horse race happens) and Siena Cathedral. From there, head to Monteriggioni, a medieval walled town with over a dozen towers, and have time to walk around. Then you arrive at your Feature Stay accommodation near San Gimignano, a country hotel with pool views and an on-site restaurant. Dinner tonight includes traditional Tuscan dishes with a modern twist.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet dinner made with local ingredients paying homage to traditional Tuscan dishes with a modern twist)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Siena
- Visit to Piazza del Campo
- Visit to Siena Cathedral
- Orientation walk of Monteriggioni
- Gourmet dinner with local ingredients
Landmarks/POIs Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral Monteriggioni - Day 4
San Gimignano
Start by exploring San Gimignano, known as the 'Town of Fine Towers', walking through the medieval Old Town center with your leader to see the Gothic and Romanesque architecture. You'll visit a local agriturismo to walk the vineyards and taste their Vernaccia wine. Lunch features regional cheese, fine olive oil and bruschetta. Back at your Feature Stay accommodation, you have another included dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch featuring regional cheese, fine olive oil and bruschetta), Dinner (Included dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of San Gimignano Old Town
- Agriturismo winery tour and wine tasting
- Lunch featuring regional cheese, olive oil and bruschetta
Landmarks/POIs San Gimignano - Day 5
Pisa - Lucca - Florence
Your leader takes you around Pisa, sharing the history of the Leaning Tower and giving you time for photos. Next, head to Lucca for a short walk along its beautifully preserved Renaissance walls. Then it's a short trip to Florence where the evening is yours to walk the cobbled streets, try gelato, and get a feel for the Tuscan atmosphere.
Included Activities
- Visit to Pisa
- Orientation walk of Lucca
- Walk along Lucca's Renaissance city walls
Optional Activities
- Leaning Tower of Pisa - EUR27
- Bargello Museum - EUR16
- Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
- Medici Chapels - EUR17
- Brunelleschi 3 Days Pass (Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome) - EUR30
- Pitti Palace, Gallery of Modern Art & Palatine Gallery - EUR19
- Ghiberti 3 days pass (Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo and Santa Reparata) - EUR15
- Giotto 3 days pass (Giotto Bell Tower, Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, and Santa Reparata) - EUR20
- Uffizi Gallery - EUR29
Landmarks/POIs Leaning Tower of Pisa Lucca Renaissance City Walls - Day 6
Florence
This morning you'll join a private guided walk of Florence, including the Galleria dell'Accademia to see sculptures like Michelangelo's David. The afternoon is free to explore on your own, and the Uffizi Gallery is worth checking out if you have time. Piazzale Michelangelo offers great views of Florence's skyline, and there are plenty of spots to try regional Tuscan food.
Included Activities
- Guided walk of Florence
- Galleria dell'Accademia admission
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 and Brunelleschi Dome) - EUR30
- Pitti Palace, Gallery of Modern Art & Palatine Gallery - EUR19
- Ghiberti 3 days pass (Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo and Santa Reparata) - EUR15
- Giotto 3 days pass (Giotto Bell Tower, Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, and Santa Reparata) - EUR20
Landmarks/POIs Galleria dell'Accademia David by Michelangelo Piazzale Michelangelo - Day 7
Florence to Venice
In the morning, head to the railway station and take a high-speed train to Venice. Once you arrive, your leader takes you on an orientation walk through the canals and explains the city's unique history. You'll visit Atelier Lunardelli, a historical atelier with glass and timber furniture, then Palazzo Pisani, once home to a powerful Venetian family and now the Music Conservatory, where you can climb to the rooftop for views. After stopping at a glass blowing factory to see traditional craftsmanship, the afternoon is yours to wander. Later, the group comes together for a Venetian farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Venetian farewell dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Venice
- Orientation walk of Venice
- Visit to Atelier Lunardelli
- Visit to Palazzo Pisani
- Music Conservatory of Venice
- Visit to glass blowing factory
- Traghetto boat ride
- Water taxi
- Farewell dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Museum of St Mark's Basilica - EUR5
- Gondola Ride - EUR80
- 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/POIs Atelier Lunardelli Palazzo Pisani Music Conservatory of Venice - Day 8
Venice
Your trip wraps up after breakfast with no planned activities. If you'd like to stay longer in Italy, contact your booking agent about arranging extra nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Museum of St Mark's Basilica - EUR5
- Gondola Ride - EUR80
- 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
