Like a creamy gelato or hot espresso, one taste of Italy can linger for a lifetime. Travelling from eternal Rome and up through the hazy hills of Tuscany, you’ll spend eight days sampling the best of Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padova, Venice, and Montepulciano. Catch the spirit of la vita bella as you explore elegant Florentine piazzas, rummage through handcrafted artisanal treasures, sip world-class wines, and float down intimate Venetian canals. Extend your visit by 2-3 days to discover the treasures along Italy’s Amalfi coast, from charmingly gritty Naples to sun-bleached Capri
Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence - Bologna - Padova - Venice - Montepulciano
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Welcome to Rome! After a meet & greet, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence
Early morning departure for Assisi. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis featuring masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Continue to Siena, home of the Palio. End the day in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance for dinner and overnight. (B/D)
Day 3: Florence
Spend the day in beautiful Florence home to monuments, churches, and artisinal shops. Stroll the cobblestone streets on your own or take a short excursion to Pisa (optional). Florence dinner and overnight stay. (B/D)
Day 4: Florence, Bologna, Padova, Venice
Depart for Bologna after breakfast in Florence. Wander through some of the city’s many, elegant arcades (or porticos), for which Bologna is famous. In the afternoon, continue toward Padova, with its original Sant’Antonio Basilica. In the early evening we will arrive in Venice. Check-in to your hotel, dinner and overnight stay. (B/D)
Day 5: Venice
Cruise through the lagoon of Venice aboard a private boat before stopping at Murano. Spend the afternoon exploring Venice’s canals at your leisure. Return to the hotel for dinner and rest of evening. (B/D)
Day 6: Venice, Montepulciano (Tuscany), Rome
After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles and beloved wines. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a Medieval town rich with history and art. That evening we will arrive in Rome for an evening at leisure. (B)
Day 7: Rome
Experience a morning tour of Rome including St. Peter’s Square, The Pantheon, The Trevi Fountain and so much more. Afternoon and evening at leisure. (B)
Day 8: Rome
Final breakfast followed by check-out. Arrivederci! (B)
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Day 8: Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento
Upon morning arriving in Naples, enjoy a panoramic city tour followed by lunch en route to a guided tour of magnificent Pompeii. Continue to Sorrento for dinner and overnight. (B/D)
Day 9: Sorrento, Capri, Rome
Incredible excursion to Capri after breakfast where we will visit the infamous Blue Grotta (weather permitting) and explore the island at leisure. Return to Rome for dinner and rest of evening. (B/D)
Day 10: Rome
Enjoy breakfast and check-out. (B)
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Day 8: Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento
Upon morning arriving in Naples, enjoy a panoramic city tour followed by lunch en route to a guided tour of magnificent Pompeii. Continue to Sorrento for dinner and overnight. (B/D)
Day 9: Sorrento, Capri, Rome
Incredible excursion to Capri after breakfast where we will visit the infamous Blue Grotta (weather permitting) and explore the island at leisure. Return to Rome for dinner and rest of evening. (B/D)
Day 10: Sorrento, Rome
Spend a leisurely day exploring Sorrento. That afternoon, depart for Rome, where we will check in to your hotel and spend the night at leisure. (B)
Day 11: Rome
Enjoy one final breakfast before the tour comes to an end. (B)
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)