Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get settled into your hotel, giving yourself a chance to shake off travel fatigue. Spend the early part of the day however you'd like, whether that's resting up or taking a quick walk around your neighborhood to get oriented. Later in the afternoon, you'll meet up with your Travel Director and the rest of the group for an overview of what's coming up on the tour.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife Palace)
- Day 2
Rome
A Local Guide takes you through Rome's main sites, starting with the Colosseum and other ancient Roman locations. If you prefer, there's an option to visit the Roman Forum instead. After that, you've got free time to shop or grab lunch at a local trattoria where you can soak in the city's vibe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife Palace)
Included Activities
- Local Guide sightseeing tour including Colosseum and ancient Roman sites
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience to the Roman Forum
- Breakfast the Italian way
- Choice Experience dinner in a characteristic trattoria
Landmarks Colosseum Roman Forum - Day 3
Rome to Sorrento
Head down to Sorrento, a resort town perched on cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea. You'll have time to wander through town and check out the local markets full of famous lemons from the region. Optional activities include visiting Positano or taking the scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast if you want more exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europa), Hotel (Paradiso)
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience to Positano
- Scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast
- Tasting of local fresh produce
Landmarks Sorrento Positano Amalfi Coast 
- Day 4
Sorrento to Assisi
Morning is free to explore around the Bay of Naples however you like. There's an optional guided walk through Pompeii to see the ancient city buried by Mount Vesuvius. Later you'll travel north, pass by the Cassino monastery (a significant World War II location), and arrive in Assisi for a brief orientation of this medieval town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Frate Sole)
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience guided walking tour of Pompeii
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius Cassino Monastery Assisi - Day 5
Assisi to Venice
You'll cross the Apennines and pass through the Emilia-Romagna region, famous for its food like tortellini, mortadella, and parmesan. By afternoon you reach Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic. A gondola ride through the canals is included as your choice experience for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Il Burchiello)
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience gondola ride through Venice canals
Landmarks Venice 
- Day 6
Venice
Take a private launch to St. Mark's Square where you'll see the Bridge of Sighs, Doge's Palace, and the Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica. Next, visit a traditional glassblowing workshop to watch the master artisans in action. Later, you can join the group for dinner on the island of Burano if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Il Burchiello)
Included Activities
- Private launch cruise to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to traditional glassblowing workshop
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience meal on the island of Burano
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Bridge of Sighs Doge's Palace St. Mark's Basilica Burano 
- Day 7
Venice to Verona to Lake Como to Milan
Travel through the Veneto plains to Verona, where you'll see the ancient Roman Arena and Juliet's Balcony from Shakespeare's story. Then you'll head to Lake Como's scenic shores, a place that's long been popular with wealthy travelers. An optional lake cruise is available if you want to spend more time on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Barone di Sassj)
Included Activities
- View of Roman Arena in Verona
- Visit to Juliet's Balcony in Verona
Optional Activities
- Optional cruise on Lake Como
Landmarks Roman Arena (Verona) Juliet's Balcony Lake Como - Day 8
Milan to Pisa to Florence
Stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and the Field of Miracles, where the Baptistery, Cathedral, and Camposanto each represent different stages of life. From there, continue to Florence, the heart of the Renaissance. This evening you can relax or choose to have dinner in the Tuscan countryside instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Starhotels Vespucci)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pisa's Leaning Tower and Field of Miracles
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner in the Tuscan countryside
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Pisa) Baptistery of Pisa Camposanto 
- Day 9
Florence to Rome
A walking tour with a Local Guide covers Florence's major landmarks like the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Ponte Vecchio. After, you have time for shopping, especially for Florence's famous leather and gold jewelry. Later you'll travel back to Rome for your final evening, either spending time with new friends or joining an optional sightseeing excursion with dinner and live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ergife Palace)
Included Activities
- Local Guide walking tour of Florence including Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Baptistery, Giotto's Bell Tower and Ponte Vecchio
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience final sightseeing trip with dinner and live entertainment
Landmarks Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Baptistery of Florence Giotto's Bell Tower Ponte Vecchio Piazza della Signoria - Day 10
Rome
You'll depart Rome today and say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow travelers. It's time to head home with memories from your Italian journey.
