Travelling from eternal Rome and up through the hazy hills of Tuscany, you’ll spend ten days sampling the best of Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padova, Venice, the Tuscan wine region, and the Amalfi Coast! 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. You will then discover the treasures along Italy’s Amalfi coast, and sun-bleached Capri before returning to Rome!
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DAY 1: ROME ARRIVAL
Benvenuti a Roma! After your arrival, make your way to your hotel (optional private transfer available). Enjoy your first day in the city at your own leisure.
In the evening, pick up from your hotel to the meeting point for the departure of Rome at sunset tour. The local expert guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the Eternal City, charming by day – absolutely romantic at sunset. After the walking tour, there is only one thing missing to end this experience – relax by enjoying a creamy and tasty Gelato, it’s on us! The tour ends at the Spanish Steps area. Return to your hotel on your own and overnight stay.
Please note that from November 2024, the Rome by Night tour will be replaced with a Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus Daily Ticket.
Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
DAY 2: ROME > ASSISI > SIENA > FLORENCE
Departure around 7:30 am from your hotel for Assisi, a tiny town in Umbria surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages, famous for the Basilica of St. Francis. After exploring Assisi at your own pace, board the bus for Siena, a Medieval town known for its Palio horse race around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Continue on to Florence, where you will check in to your hotel before dinner. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar
DAY 3: FLORENCE
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors. Admire Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce before spending an afternoon of leisure in Florence or opting for an excursion to Pisa for a tour of the Square of Miracles, home to the famed Leaning Tower. Meals: B, L
Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar
DAY 4: FLORENCE > BOLOGNA > PADUA > VENICE
After breakfast in Florence, depart to Bologna. In Bologna, wander through seemingly endless elegant porticos, visiting Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, King Renzo Palace, and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. In the afternoon, continue to Padua and then Venice, renowned for its canals and gondola boats. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar
DAY 5: VENICE
After breakfast, jump aboard a water taxi to the famous St. Mark’s Square, where you will visit the Doge’s Palace (exterior only), a symbol of the glory and authority of Venice. Nearby, see the legendary Bridge of Sighs before tasting a Venetian spritz or a prosecco with the company of your tour leader.
As you relax in comfort and savor your drink, you’ll also have the chance to indulge in the renowned “cicchetti,” a Venetian take on tapas, offering a delightful light lunch option. Enjoy the afternoon at your own pace, strolling along Venice’s enchanting canals, before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Your Tour Leader will provide you with all the essential information for your return journey to the hotel in Mestre, by water taxi and local bus services. Please note that tickets for public transportation are not included. Meals: B, L
Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar
DAY 6: VENICE > TUSCANY WINE REGION (MONTEPULCIANO) > ROME
After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles, and wine. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its “Nobile” wine and the annual jazz festival. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon independently exploring Montepulciano before continuing to Rome. Meals: B, L
Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
DAY 7: ROME
After breakfast, depart for a morning tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! Then pass through an exclusive entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, the biggest church in the world. After, enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own or opt for an Ancient Rome tour. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
DAY 8: ROME > POMPEII > SORRENTO
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 7:00 am. Depart by coach, heading south through the regions of Lazio and Campania.
Upon arriving in Pompeii, enjoy an authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch. Afterward, you’ll visit one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world: Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With Skip the Line access and a guided tour, you’ll explore the haunting ruins of Pompeii, stepping back to 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the once-thriving Roman city under volcanic ash and gases.
After the visit, you will drive along the scenic Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (dress code: jacket and long trousers are recommended for men) and an overnight stay at your hotel. Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento, or similar
DAY 9: SORRENTO > CAPRI > ROME
After breakfast, get ready for an exciting excursion to the island of Capri. One of the most exclusive summer destinations in the Mediterranean! Depending on the weather and sea conditions, you will admire the dreamy Blue Grotto on a small rowboat. Afterward, enjoy roaming the island at your own pace. Once back on the mainland, return to Rome in the evening for your last overnight. Meals: B
Please note that visits to Capri are not included from November to March. On those days, you will have leisure time in Sorrento instead.
Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
DAY 10: ROME
Breakfast at the hotel. Optional private transfers to the airport or train station are available. Arrivederci! Meals: B