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Arrive at Venice Airport or Venice station and take a shared boat transfer to Venice city centre. Continue to your hotel and check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring Venice and its beautiful lagoon. Overnight at your hotel in Venice.
Accommodation at Hotel Principe, Venice, or similar
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then dedicate a full day to discovering Venice or exploring its lagoon. Meals: B
Optional Activities – Venice Experiences (pre-booking is required):
• Venice Walking Tour
Join a guided walking tour through Venice’s enchanting streets, hidden passageways, and picturesque squares, and discover the fascinating history and timeless charm of this remarkable floating city.
• Skip-the-Line Doge’s Palace Tour
Step inside the grandeur of the Doge’s Palace on a skip-the-line guided tour. Explore the Doge’s lavish apartments and cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs.
• Venetian Lagoon Islands Cruise
Cruise through the Venetian Lagoon to discover its enchanting islands: Murano, celebrated for its centuries-old glassmaking traditions; Burano, known for its colorful fishermen’s houses and delicate lace; and historic Torcello, the lagoon’s earliest settlement.
In the afternoon, enjoy your included 30-minute shared gondola ride with app-based audio commentary. Before dinner, we suggest experiencing a traditional Venetian aperitivo with cicchetti at a local bacaro—an essential Venice ritual. Overnight at your hotel in Venice. Meals: B
Accommodation at Hotel Principe, Venice, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, make your way to Venice station and board your high-speed train to Florence. Upon arrival, continue to your hotel and check in.
Spend the rest of the day exploring Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. You may choose an optional guided visit to the Uffizi Galleries or the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David, or take a half-day excursion to Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower.
Alternatively, join an optional Florence cooking class beginning at the lively Central Market, where a local chef will introduce you to regional ingredients and traditional recipes. Overnight at your hotel in Florence. Meals: B
Optional Activities – Florence Experiences (pre-booking is required):
• Florence’s Renaissance Masterpieces
Explore the Uffizi Galleries, home to Renaissance masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, Botticelli, and others, or visit the Accademia Gallery to admire Michelangelo’s iconic David.
• Half-Day Pisa Excursion
Enjoy an afternoon excursion to Pisa to see its world-famous Leaning Tower.
• Florence Cooking Class with Central Market
Discover Florence’s culinary traditions with a visit to the Central Market followed by a hands-on cooking class.
Accommodation at Hotel Executive, Florence, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your expert local guide for a half-day tour exploring 2,000 years of Florence’s fascinating history. Discover the city’s most iconic squares, monuments and architectural treasures while learning about the art and culture that made Florence the cradle of the Renaissance.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, or join an optional activity. Meals: B
Accommodation at Hotel Executive, Florence, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, make your way to Florence station and board your high-speed train to Rome. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Upon arrival at Rome station, continue to your hotel and check in. Spend the rest of the day exploring Rome at your own pace. If time permits, join an optional activity.
In the evening, consider dining at a traditional Roman trattoria. Overnight at your hotel in Rome.
Optional Activities – Rome Experiences (pre-booking is required):
• Rome Foodie Tour
Consider joining a Rome foodie tour and discover the city through its authentic flavours and local specialties.
Accommodation at Hotel Diana Roof Garden, Rome, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, join your included group tour of ancient Rome. Explore the Roman Forum and visit the iconic Colosseum as your expert guide brings the fascinating history of the Roman Empire and its gladiators to life.
Spend the afternoon exploring Rome at your own pace. Optional experiences are available. Meals: B
Optional Activity – Vatican City Experience (pre-booking is required):
Step inside the world’s smallest country and discover centuries of breathtaking art, history, and grandeur. Marvel at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica—an unforgettable highlight of any visit to Rome. Please note that the Vatican is closed on Sundays and during religious holidays.
Accommodation at Hotel Diana Roof Garden, Rome, or similar
This morning, make your way to Rome station to board a high-speed train to Naples, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to Pompeii for a 2-hour visit to the archaeological site, with entrance tickets included. This ancient Roman city was buried under volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, preserving it for nearly 1700 years.
After exploring Pompeii, transfer to Sorrento, known for its charming old town and the picturesque fisherman’s village of Marina Grande, one of the city’s most authentic treasures. Enjoy an overnight stay at your hotel in Sorrento. Meals: B
Optional Activity – Pompeii Experience Upgrade (pre-booking is required):
Bring the ancient city of Pompeii to life with a private guide who will reveal its fascinating history, hidden stories, and remarkable ruins.
Accommodation at Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto, Sorrento, or similar
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today, join a small-group tour of Capri and Anacapri, which includes a visit to the famous Blue Grotto (weather permitting). This excursion allows you to experience the stunning Blue Grotto, renowned for its captivating colors and atmosphere. Afterward, explore Anacapri and Capri and discover the island’s many attractions (lunch not included). In the afternoon, return to Sorrento. Meals: B
Alternative Experience from Sorrento:
• Discover the Amalfi Coast
Prefer the charm of the Amalfi Coast to a day in Capri? Switch your tour to a small-group day trip exploring the breathtaking coastal towns of Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello. Discover colorful cliffside villages, spectacular Mediterranean views, and the timeless beauty of one of Italy’s most iconic coastlines.
Please indicate your preferred experience at the time of booking.
Accommodation at Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto, Sorrento, or similar
After breakfast at your hotel in Sorrento, enjoy a private transfer to Naples. Upon arrival in the late morning, leave your luggage at the hotel, as early check-in cannot be guaranteed, and begin exploring the vibrant capital of Campania at your own pace.
Visit Naples Cathedral and the Chapel of San Gennaro, stroll along historic Spaccanapoli and admire landmarks such as the Church of Gesù Nuovo and the Santa Chiara Monastery with its distinctive cloister.
Enjoy lunch at a traditional Neapolitan pizzeria before spending the afternoon at the National Archaeological Museum, Galleria Umberto I or Piazza del Plebiscito. In the evening, dine at a local restaurant and take a scenic walk along Via Partenope, with beautiful views of the Bay of Naples. Overnight at your hotel in Naples. Meals: B
Accommodation at Palazzo Caracciolo, Naples, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, take a private transfer to Caserta station and board your high-speed train to Bari. Upon arrival at Bari station, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.
Spend the rest of the day exploring Bari at your own pace. Visit the Basilica of San Nicola, wander through the charming streets of Bari Vecchia and admire the historic centre’s Romanesque architecture and lively alleyways.
Stroll along the scenic Via Nazario Sauro seafront before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant. In the evening, walk along Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, one of central Bari’s main streets, lined with cafés, bars and shops. Overnight at your hotel in Bari.
Accommodation at Grand Hotel Oriente, Bari, or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and conclude your unforgettable journey through Italy. A private transfer to Bari Airport can be arranged upon request (transfer is not included).
Not ready to leave? Extend your Italian adventure and discover more of beautiful Puglia. Explore the whitewashed villages of the Itria Valley, visit the iconic trulli of Alberobello, unwind on the beaches of the Adriatic coast or savour the region’s exceptional food and wine.
Tell us what inspires you, and we will create a personalized Puglia extension designed around your interests, travel style and schedule. Meals: B