Rome’s greatest hits plus hidden Italy—Appian Way catacombs, Vatican masterpieces, Etruscan sites in Tarquinia and Tuscania, Villa Farnese in Caprarola, and a vineyard-view stay in Cortona, ending with a flexible transfer to Florence or back to Rome.
Rome and the Tuscan Sun Deluxe Package
6 Days/5 Nights
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Day 1
ROME
Roaming in Rome
- Arrive in Rome and transfer to the hotel on your own
- Free time to start 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 enjoy Rome at your own pace
- 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 trattoria away from tourist areas
- Overnight in Rome
Day 3
ROME
Vatican Wow, Your Morning Free
- 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, TARQUINA, TUSCANIA, CAPRAROLA, CORTONA
Etruscan Roots to Cortona
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart Rome for Tarquinia and Tuscania
- Discover Etruscan heritage (pre-Roman civilization) and its cultural traces
- Continue to Caprarola (Viterbo area)
- 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
Vineyards, Views, and Tuscan Trattoria
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full day touring Cortona
- Discover Cortona’s Etruscan legacy and ancient roots
- Enjoy scenic views overlooking vineyards and countryside
- Experience the relaxed small-town Tuscan lifestyle
- Dinner in a local trattoria featuring Tuscan recipes
- Overnight in Cortona
Day 6
CORTONA, FLORENCE (Or ROME)
Choose Florence or Rome Finale
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Rome Airport, Rome hotel, or Florence
- Services end upon arrival in Rome or Florence
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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 begin exploring the Eternal City at your own pace. In the evening, meet with your tour assistant who will provide useful information 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 beautiful fountains and piazzas, stop for a cappuccino with Italian 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, discovering ancient ruins and important Christian sites including Santa Maria Maggiore, St. John Lateran, the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs), and the Christian Catacombs. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a welcoming local trattoria far from the tourist traps. Overnight in Rome.
Day 3
ROME
Vatican Wow, Your Morning Free
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, an unforgettable intersection of faith, beauty, and masterpiece architecture. Return to your hotel. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Rome.
Day 4
ROME, TARQUINA, TUSCANIA, CAPRAROLA, CORTONA
Etruscan Roots to Cortona
After breakfast, depart Rome for Tarquinia and Tuscania, ancient sites tied to the Etruscans—the pre-Roman civilization of the Italian peninsula with a rich culture and enduring historical traces. After touring this remarkable area, continue to Caprarola in the Viterbo region to visit the Villa Farnese complex and gardens, considered among the best in Italy. Then travel through the rolling hill country toward Cortona in Tuscany. Enjoy dinner at your hotel and rest overnight in Cortona.
Day 5
CORTONA
Vineyards, Views, and Tuscan Trattoria
After breakfast, spend the day touring Cortona, an ancient town with an Etruscan legacy and a reputation as one of Tuscany’s oldest cities. Take in breathtaking scenery overlooking vineyards and enjoy the authentic small-town Italian lifestyle. In the evening, dine at a local trattoria and sample some of Tuscany’s finest recipes. Overnight in Cortona.
Day 6
CORTONA, FLORENCE (Or ROME)
Choose Florence or Rome Finale
After breakfast, transfer from Cortona to your chosen end point: Rome Airport, a Rome hotel, or Florence. Upon arrival in Rome or Florence, services conclude—leaving you with lasting memories of Rome’s grandeur, Etruscan discoveries, and Tuscany’s hilltop charm.
