Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Rome! Benvenuti!
Stop At: Rome, Rome, Lazio
Meet and greet with English-speaking driver at Rome FCO airport and transfer to your hotel.
Check-in at the hotel and free time for leisure.
Meet your English-speaking tour guide and begin the walking tour of city highlights: Spanish steps, Trevi fountain, Pantheon, Venice square and Navona square
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rome, Rome, Lazio
After the walking tour, you will be transferred to a restaurant for a pizza-making experience. Enjoy how to make pizza with the guidance of a professional Napoletan chef. You will prepare the dough with your own hands, season the pizza and bake it inside a wood-fired oven. An unforgettable culinary experience. One complimentary bottle of wine is included!
No activities for the night : Free
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Pizza, after the pizza making
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 5 stars**** hotel in Rome.
Day 2: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican with Lunch - Full day tour of the highlights
Stop At: Vatican City, Vatican City, Lazio
You will visit the Vatican Museums, overflowing with masterpieces by many of the world's most important Renaissance and Baroque artists, as well as works from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Here, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel sits alongside works by Botticelli, Perugino and Bernini. You will exit directly into St. Peter's Basilica, the world's ancient Christian Church.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Rome, Rome, Lazio
Once the tour is finished, you will have some free time to shop in the official Vatican gift store.
The rest of the day is free. ( no activities provided )
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 5 stars***** hotel in Rome.
Day 3: Rome to Naples: discover the beautiful Naples and its surroundings.
Pass By: Naples, Naples, Province of Naples, Campania
09:00 am - Hotel check-out and transfer to Termini train station to take high-speed train to Naples. ( 1st class seats included )
Transfer from Naples train station to hotel for check-in.
Free time for lunch ( fee not included, at your own expense )
Stop At: Naples, Naples, Province of Naples, Campania
Pick-up from the restaurant and transfer to Archaeological Museum of Naples, filled with masterpieces from ancient Rome such as the Farnese Bull and Farnese Hercules as well as man of the most important finds from Pompeii. (2 hours guided tour).
After this tour, your English-speaking driver will pick you up from the museum with deluxe vehichle and take you on a 2.5 hours panoramic tour of the city highlights.
Drop-off at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the night on your own.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 5 stars**** hotel in Naples.
Day 4: Day excursion to Pompeii and Sorrento
Pass By: Naples, Naples, Province of Naples, Campania
09:00 am - Meet your tour guide and driver in the hotel lobby and go straight to Pompeii ( approx 45 minutes train trip)
Stop At: Pompeii, Pompeii, Province of Naples, Campania
Skip-the-line for Pompeii archaeological site ( 2 hours guided tour )
The prosperous market town of Pompeii was destroyed but also perfectly preserved by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, and since its rediscovery and excavation it has captured the imagination of millions. Our guide will bring this ancient resort town to life and ensure that you get to explore all of its most important treasures.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sorrento, Sorrento, Province of Naples, Campania
From Pompeii, you will be led to Sorrento.
Enjoy a walking tour of the city center and main attractions. ( on your own, without guide ).
Sorrento is a charming town known for its high quality artisan products as well as its spectacular views across the Bay of Naples
Enjoy the rest of the night at your leisure. ( no activities provided )
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 5 stars**** hotel in Naples.
Day 5: Day excursion to Capri Island
Pass By: Naples, Naples, Province of Naples, Campania
09:00 - Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and take your transfer to Napoli Beverello port. You will meet your guide there.
Take the hydrofoil to Capri (45 minutes trip)
Stop At: Island of Capri, Island of Capri, Province of Naples, Campania
The gorgeous island of Capri has been a favorite retreat since Roman times when Emperor Augustus lavished it with acqueducts, villas and pleasure gardens. In more recent centuries Capri has inspired countless artists and writers enchanted with it's lush and dramatic natural beauty. Shopping in Capri is legendary and we will let you know the best spots. Your tour guide will take you to visit the highlights and top attractions.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Naples, Naples, Province of Naples, Campania
Take hydrofoil back to Naples. ( tickets included )
Transfer by deluxe vehicle from Naples port to hotel.
No other activities for the day.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 5 stars**** hotel in Naples.
Day 6: Naples to Florence: the Cradle of Renaissance
Pass By: Naples, Naples, Province of Naples, Campania
09:00 am - Hotel pick-up and transfer to Naples train station.
Take high-speed train to Florence ( 1st class seats included ) ( approx 2.5 hours train trip )
Meet and greet at Florence train station and transfer to your hotel by deluxe vehicle. Check-in.
Free time for lunch. ( at your own expense )
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
You will meet your guide after lunch and begin your walking tour. Strolls down the enchanting cobbled streets, stops to the most famous piazzas, fountains and historical buildings. City highlights: Piazza della Signoria, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Basilica di Santa Croce.
Free time for the rest of the day ( no activities included )
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 5 stars**** hotel in Florence.
Day 7: Florence: Artisans walking tour + Uffizi and Accademia Galleries
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
09:00 am As a matter of fact, Florence has a long and rich tradition of craftsmanship. During our Artisan Tour you will meet some of the best local craftsmen in Florence, Italy. We will take you to an area, on the left bank of the Arno river, called Oltrarno (which literally means beyond the Arno). This district welcomes some of the most experienced artisans of the country. In our walking tour to the Oltrarno district, we will visit the studios of real Florentine artisans who have been in business for generations. You will watch them crafting with leather, jewelry, paper, ceramics, and more, and listen to their meaningful stories.
After this tour you will stop for lunch ( at your own expense )
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
After lunch, meeting point at 2:00 pm in Via Dei Castellani 18 with your guide to begin Uffizi gallery and Accademia tour.
Skip-the-line for both museums and enjoy their greatest masterpieces.
Rest of the day free on your own. ( no activities included )
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 5 stars**** hotel in Florence.
Day 8: Full day tour to Siena&San Gimignano
Stop At: Siena, Siena, Tuscany
08:30 am - Begin your full day Tuscany tour. Your driver will pick-you up at your hotel. You will meet your guide directly on spot in Siena.
• First stop will be Siena: Enjoy a guided walking tour through the medieval city. Learn about the world's oldest bank, visit Piazza del Campo and admire the interior of the Duomo with its marble floors and spectacular abside.
Next, visit a wine estate in the Chianti wine region - the highlight of the day! Enjoy an informal wine tasting lesson and a traditional tuscan lunch with plenty of wine. While eating, you will enjoy the view of the Tuscan countryside and its gorgeous colours.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Tuscany
After lunch, you will visit the enchanting hilltop town of San Gimignano where you will have free time on your own to explore the medieval buildings and ancient alleyways of this Italian gem.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Wine tasting and light lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 5 stars**** hotel in Florence.
Day 9: Florence to Milan: fashion city in your hand!
Pass By: Milan, Milan, Lombardy
Hotel check-out in Florence and transfer to S.M. di Novella train station to catch your train for Milan. ( 1st class seats included )
Upon arrival in Milan train station, meet and greet with English-speaking driver and transfer to centrally located hotel.
Check-in and free time to relax.
Stop At: Milan, Milan, Lombardy
Enjoy a panoramic driving tour of the city with a deluxe vehicle and English-speaking tour guide. See the Duomo of Milano, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Castello Sforzesco, Brera, La Scala theatre and Navigli neighborhood. (3 hrs driving tour - the only entrance is to the Milan Dome)
Hotel drop-off and free time at your leisure ( no activities included )
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 5 stars**** hotel in Milan.
Day 10: Milan to Venice: the romantic "floating city"
Pass By: Venice, Venice, Veneto
09:00 am - Hotel pick-up and transfer to Milan train station to catch your train to Venice ( approx 2.5 hours ride - 1st class train tickets included )
Meet your English-speaking assistant in Venice train station that will escort you to the Venetian water-taxi.
Private boat transfer to your Venice hotel.
Check-in Venice hotel and free time to relax.
Stop At: Venice, Venice, Veneto
Meet your English-speaking tour guide and begin a walking tour of Venice: St. Mark's square, St. Mark's basilica, Doge's palace, Rialto bridge, bridge of Sighs (3 hours tour)
Rest of the day free ( no activities included )
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 5 stars**** hotel in Venice.
Day 11: Day trip to Murano&Burano
Stop At: Murano, Murano, Veneto
Your private water taxi will pick you up at your hotel.
Begin the boat trip to the most famous islands in the Venetian lagoon!
Stop in Murano and enjoy a glass-blowing show with a local artisan that will demonstrate this unique technique
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Burano, Burano, Veneto
Stroll along the colored homes in Burano and watch a lace-making show
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 5 stars**** hotel in Venice.
Day 12: Day excursion to Verona
Stop At: Verona, Verona, Province of Verona, Veneto
Hotel pick-up and transfer to Venice train station with private water taxi to catch train to Verona.
Meet and greet at Verona train station with English-speaking tour guide and begin walking tour.
Stroll through Verona’s city center and visit its highlights, including: Arena di Verona, Duomo di Verona, Juliet’s world renowned balcony, piazza delle Erbe, funicular to Castel San Pietro and many more (5 hours tour)
Free time for lunch ( at your own expense )
Walk back to train station and catch train back to Venice
Transfer from Venice train station to hotel by water taxi and rest of the day free. ( no activities included )
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 5 stars**** hotel in Venice.
Day 13: Arrivederci!
Pass By: Venice, Venice, Veneto
Transfer from Venice hotel to train station / airport by private water-taxi.
End of trip
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.