From Rome’s grand classics to hidden Etruscan treasures, then Tuscany’s hilltop icons and Florence’s Renaissance glow, ending with Venice nights, canals, and candlelight on the Grand Canal.
Unique Italy: Rome, Florence and Tuscany Deluxe Package
8 Days/7 Nights
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Curated by passionate Italy experts, this sample itinerary is just the beginning of your Italian adventure. Every journey we design is unique, crafted around your interests, pace, and dreams so you can experience Italy’s beauty and culture like a true insider. Let us transform your vision into a one-of-a-kind travel experience, filled with authentic moments and lasting memories
Day 1
ROME
Roaming in Rome
- Arrive in Rome and transfer to the hotel on your own
- Free time to begin discovering the city independently
- Evening meeting with your tour assistant for itinerary information
- Overnight in Rome
Day 2
ROME
Espresso Morning, Catacombs Afternoon
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning at leisure to explore Rome on your own
- Ideas: fountains and squares, cappuccino and pastries at an outdoor café
- Optional Sunday experience: Pope’s Mass in St. Peter’s Square (on Sundays)
- Afternoon sightseeing tour along the Appian Way
- Visit: Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, St. John Lateran Basilica, Scala Santa (Holy Stairs), Christian Catacombs
- Dinner at a typical local trattoria away from tourist areas
- Overnight in Rome
Day 3
ROME
Vatican and a Free Morning
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning at leisure
- Optional visits not included: Colosseum and Roman Fora, or Villa Borghese Gallery
- Afternoon visit to the Vatican Museums
- Visit the Sistine Chapel
- Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
- Return to your hotel
- Dinner on your own
- Overnight in Rome
Day 4
ROME, TARQUINIA, TUSCANIA, CAPRAROLA, CORTONA
The Etruscan Trail
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart Rome for Tarquinia and Tuscania, important Etruscan sites (pre-Roman civilization)
- Tour the ancient areas and learn about Etruscan culture and history
- Continue to Caprarola to visit Villa Farnese complex and gardens (among Italy’s finest)
- Scenic drive through hill country to Cortona, Tuscany
- Dinner at your hotel
- Overnight in Cortona
Day 5
CORTONA
Oldest in Tuscany, Best Views in Town
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full day touring Cortona
- Discover Cortona’s Etruscan legacy and ancient roots
- Enjoy scenic viewpoints over vineyards and countryside
- Experience the relaxed small-town Tuscan lifestyle
- Dinner in a local trattoria featuring Tuscan recipes
- Overnight in Cortona
Day 6
CORTONA, SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO, FLORENCE
Tuscany Time Machine
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart for Siena and San Gimignano
- Explore two medieval Tuscan jewels rich in history and atmosphere
- Farmhouse lunch featuring Tuscan specialties
- Wine tasting included with lunch
- Continue to Florence and check in to your hotel
- Overnight in Florence
Day 7
FLORENCE
Renaissance Royalty
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided walking tour of Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance”
- See key highlights including: Cathedral with Brunelleschi Dome, Ponte Vecchio, Baptistery (famed doors likened to the “Gates of Heaven”)
- Afternoon at leisure to explore independently
- Optional visits not included: Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery (Michelangelo’s David), side trip to Pisa or Lucca
- Overnight in Florence
Day 8
FLORENCE, VENICE
Candlelight on the Canal
- Breakfast
- Board the Frecciarossa high-speed train to Venice
- Scenic ride through Tuscan and Emilia-Romagna landscapes
- Afternoon at leisure in Venice
- Optional gondola ride (not included)
- Candlelight dinner at a local restaurant on the Canal Grande
- Overnight in Venice
Day 9
VENICE
Doge’s, Domes and Sighs
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided walking tour of Venice
- See: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, Bridge of Sighs
- Afternoon at leisure to explore independently
- Overnight in Venice
Day 10
VENICE
Choose your Island Mood
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full day at leisure in Venice
- Optional excursion to Murano, Burano, and Torcello (not included)
- Ideas: explore hidden calles and canals, shop for Murano glass and Venetian masks
- Optional: visit the Rialto food market
- Optional: people-watch in St. Mark’s Square with an espresso
- Overnight in Venice
Day 11
VENICE
Arrivederci!
- Breakfast at the hotel
- End of services
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Day 1
ROME
Roaming in Rome
Arrive in Rome and make your own way to your hotel. Enjoy free time to start exploring the Eternal City at your own pace. In the evening, meet with your tour assistant who will provide helpful information and guidance regarding your travel itinerary. Overnight at your hotel in Rome.
Day 2
ROME
Espresso Morning, Catacombs Afternoon
After breakfast, enjoy a free morning to experience Rome your way—wander through famous fountains and piazzas, stop for cappuccino and pastries at an outdoor café, or (on Sundays) attend the Pope’s Mass in St. Peter’s Square. In the afternoon, join a sightseeing tour along the Appian Way to discover ancient ruins and early Christian landmarks including Santa Maria Maggiore, St. John Lateran, the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs), and the Christian Catacombs. This evening, enjoy dinner at a welcoming trattoria beloved by locals, far from the tourist traps. Overnight in Rome.
Day 3
ROME
Vatican and a Free Morning
After breakfast, enjoy a free morning—perhaps visit the Colosseum and Roman Fora or the Villa Borghese Gallery (not included). In the afternoon, visit the Vatican Museums, repository of centuries of art and history. Marvel at the Sistine Chapel and continue to St. Peter’s Basilica, where faith and beauty meet in unforgettable masterpieces. Return to your hotel. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Rome.
Day 4
ROME, TARQUINIA, TUSCANIA, CAPRAROLA, CORTONA
The Etruscan Trail
After breakfast, depart Rome for Tarquinia and Tuscania—remarkable Etruscan sites tied to the pre-Roman civilization that once thrived on the Italian peninsula. After touring this ancient area and tracing its rich cultural legacy, continue to Caprarola in the Viterbo area to visit the Villa Farnese complex and gardens, considered among the best in Italy. Then travel through the rolling hill country to Cortona in Tuscany. Enjoy dinner at your hotel and rest overnight in Cortona.
Day 5
CORTONA
Oldest in Tuscany, Best Views in Town
After breakfast, spend the day discovering Cortona, an ancient hill town with deep Etruscan roots and a reputation as one of Tuscany’s oldest cities. Take in breathtaking views over vineyards and countryside and enjoy the easy rhythm of small-town Italian life. In the evening, dine at a local trattoria and sample classic Tuscan recipes. Overnight in Cortona.
Day 6
CORTONA, SIENA, SAN GIMIGNANO, FLORENCE
Tuscany Time Machine
After breakfast, travel to two of Tuscany’s most beloved medieval towns: Siena and San Gimignano. Both are rich in history and atmosphere, offering a true step back in time among stone streets, towers, and timeless piazzas. Enjoy lunch at a farmhouse, featuring the bounty of Tuscany and a wine tasting, before continuing to Florence for overnight at your hotel.
Day 7
FLORENCE
Renaissance Royalty
After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour of Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. Marvel at the city’s artistic and architectural greatness, including the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Baptistery—whose doors were so admired that Michelangelo compared them to the “Gates of Heaven.” The afternoon is free to explore on your own, visit the Uffizi or Accademia (not included), or consider a side trip to Pisa or Lucca (not included). Overnight in Florence.
Day 8
FLORENCE, VENICE
Candlelight on the Canal
After breakfast, board the Frecciarossa high-speed train to Venice—speed, comfort, and style as you glide through the landscapes of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Arrive and enjoy a free afternoon to explore Venice at your own pace (a gondola ride is an optional extra, not included). In the evening, enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner at a local restaurant on the Grand Canal, then return to your hotel for overnight.
Day 9
VENICE
Doge’s, Domes and Sighs
After breakfast, join a guided walking tour of Venice, discovering the city’s most iconic landmarks including Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Bridge of Sighs. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore on your own—wander the lanes and canals and imagine the world of Marco Polo. Overnight in Venice.
Day 10
VENICE
Choose your Island Mood
After breakfast, enjoy a full free day in Venice. You may choose an optional excursion to Murano, Burano, and Torcello (not included), exploring the quieter “minor Venice” with its hidden canals and colorful corners. Or stay on the main island to shop for Murano glass and Venetian masks, visit the Rialto food market, and linger in St. Mark’s Square with an espresso and classic people-watching. Return to your hotel for your final overnight in Venice.
Day 11
VENICE
Arrivederci!
After breakfast, your services end. Depart with unforgettable memories—from Rome’s timeless grandeur and Etruscan discoveries to Tuscany’s hill towns, Florence’s Renaissance brilliance, and Venice’s candlelit canals.
