Journey through Italy’s iconic cities, Renaissance treasures, countryside villages, ancient ruins, and sun-kissed coasts from Assisi and Venice to Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri.
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Italy Discovery Escorted Tour Rome to Rome
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Unforgettable Italian Journeys, Designed for You
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
The Eternal City, The Perfect First Frame
- Independent arrival at Rome Fiumicino/Ciampino Airport
- Transfer on your own to your centrally located hotel in Rome
- Check-in at your hotel
- Free time to start exploring Rome at your own pace
- Dinner on your own
- Overnight stay in Rome
Day 2
ROME, ASSISI, SIENA, FLORENCE
Big-City Start, Hilltown Soul, Renaissance Finish
- Breakfast at your hotel in Rome
- 7:15 a.m. pickup by motor coach from a designated meeting point in central Rome
- Drive to Assisi with free time to explore the medieval town
- Suggested visit: Basilica of St. Francis
- Lunch on your own (not included)
- Continue through the Tuscan hill country to Siena
- Free time in Siena’s historic center and Piazza del Campo (Palio square)
- Evening arrival in Florence
- Group dinner and overnight stay in Florence
Day 3
FLORENCE
A City that Never Runs out of Details
- Breakfast at your hotel in Florence
- Guided city tour of Florence
- See the Duomo with Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery (“Gates of Paradise”)
- Visit Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce Basilica (per program)
- Lunch on your own (not included)
- Afternoon at leisure:
- Optional Accademia Gallery (Michelangelo’s David) or Uffizi Gallery (not included)
- Optional excursion to Pisa (Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Piazza dei Miracoli – not included)
- Group dinner and second overnight stay in Florence
Day 4
FLORENCE, BOLOGNA, PADUA, VENICE
A Day That Trades Traffic For Boats
- Breakfast at the hotel in Florence
- Depart by motor coach to Bologna
- Free time to explore Bologna’s mostly pedestrian center: Podestà Palace, Piazza del Nettuno, Basilica of San Petronio
- Lunch on your own (not included)
- Continue to Padua
- Visit the Basilica of St. Anthony with its frescoes and shrines
- Evening arrival in Venice
- Group dinner and overnight stay in Venice
Day 5
VENICE
Canal Calm With Big-City Fame
- Breakfast at your hotel in Venice
- Walk to St. Mark’s Square
- Interior visit of St. Mark’s Basilica
- External visit of the Doge’s Palace and view of the Bridge of Sighs
- Learn about the prison where Casanova was held
- Afternoon at leisure: shopping, optional Murano tour, Bellini on the Grand Canal, museums (not included)
- Group dinner and overnight stay in Venice
Day 6
VENICE, TUSCANY, MONTEPULCIANO, ROME
Hilltown Steps Before Capital Streets
- Breakfast at the hotel in Venice
- Depart by motor coach through the Tuscan countryside
- Scenic views of rolling hills, farmhouses, churches, and castles
- Stop in Montepulciano, town rich in art, history, and wine traditions
- Free time to explore and taste local wine and food (optional, not included)
- Continue by coach to Rome
- Evening arrival in Rome and hotel check‑in
- Dinner on your own
- Overnight stay in Rome
Day 7
ROME
Where Every Walk Becomes A History Lesson
- Breakfast at your hotel in Rome
- Guided Vatican Tour with skip‑the‑line access
- Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica and Square
- Free time for lunch
- Afternoon at leisure: shopping, gelato, optional Colosseum & Roman Forum visit (not included)
- Dinner on your own
- Overnight stay in Rome
Day 8
ROME, NAPLES, POMPEII, SORRENTO
From Ash History To Citrus Air
- Breakfast at your hotel in Rome
- Depart by motor coach along the Sun Route motorway through Lazio and Campania
- Panoramic city tour of Naples: Mergellina, Castel dell’Ovo, Plebiscito Square, Royal Palace, Maschio Angioino, port area
- Lunch en route (per program)
- Guided visit of Pompeii archaeological excavations (admission included)
- Continue along the Sorrentine coast to Sorrento
- Group dinner and overnight stay in Sorrento
Day 9
SORRENTO, CAPRI, ROME
Blue Grotto Dreams, Then Back To The Eternal City
- Breakfast at the hotel in Sorrento
- Ferry to the Isle of Capri (sea conditions permitting)
- Small rowboats to enter the Blue Grotto (sea and weather permitting)
- Free time to explore Capri’s charming streets and viewpoints
- Group lunch at a local restaurant on the island
- Afternoon return by coach to Rome
- Evening arrival in Rome and hotel check‑in
- Dinner on your own
- Overnight stay in Rome
Day 10
ROME
Last Page Turns In Rome
- Breakfast at your hotel in Rome
- Check-out
- End of tour and services
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Day 1
ROME
The Eternal City, The Perfect First Frame
Upon arrival at Rome Airport, make your own way to your hotel in the city center. After check‑in, the rest of the day is free to relax or begin discovering the Eternal City—perhaps with a stroll through its historic streets and piazzas. Dinner is on your own, and you’ll spend the night in Rome.
Day 2
ROME, ASSISI, SIENA, FLORENCE
Big-City Start, Hilltown Soul, Renaissance Finish
After breakfast, join your group at 7:15 a.m. and depart by motor coach for Assisi. Enjoy free time to wander the medieval streets; we recommend visiting the Basilica of St. Francis, dedicated to the beloved saint. After lunch on your own, continue through the rolling Tuscan hills to Siena, famed for its rich medieval heritage and the Palio horse race in Piazza del Campo. Explore the charming historic center before traveling on to Florence, where you’ll have dinner and spend the night.
Day 3
FLORENCE
A City that Never Runs out of Details
After breakfast, discover Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. On your guided tour, you’ll admire the Cathedral (Duomo) crowned by Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with its bronze doors so beautiful that Michelangelo called them the “Gates of Paradise.” The tour also includes Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce Basilica. After lunch on your own, the afternoon is free: you may choose to visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David, explore the Uffizi Gallery, or join an optional excursion to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli (optional activities not included). Enjoy dinner and a final night in Florence.
Day 4
FLORENCE, BOLOGNA, PADUA, VENICE
A Day That Trades Traffic For Boats
After breakfast, board the motor coach for Bologna, a lively city with elegant porticoes and a largely pedestrian historic center. Enjoy time to see landmarks such as the Podestà Palace, Piazza del Nettuno, and the Basilica of San Petronio. After lunch on your own, continue to Padua, home to the Basilica of St. Anthony, where you’ll admire its architecture and artworks. The day ends in Venice, where you’ll have dinner and spend the night.
Day 5
VENICE
Canal Calm With Big-City Fame
After breakfast, begin your day in iconic St. Mark’s Square. Visit the interior of St. Mark’s Basilica, then admire the exterior of the Doge’s Palace and the nearby Bridge of Sighs, which connects to the former prison where Casanova was once held. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy Venice at your own pace: shop for glass and masks, take an optional excursion to Murano’s glass workshops, sip a Bellini along the Grand Canal, or visit one of the city’s many museums (optional activities not included). Dinner is with the group, followed by an overnight stay in Venice.
Day 6
VENICE, TUSCANY, MONTEPULCIANO, ROME
Hilltown Steps Before Capital Streets
Enjoy breakfast, then leave Venice by motor coach bound for Tuscany. As you travel, admire postcard‑perfect landscapes of rolling hills, vineyards, farmhouses, and hilltop churches and castles. Stop in Montepulciano, a historic town known for its art, architecture, and renowned wines. You’ll have free time to explore and, if you wish, sample local wine and specialties. In the evening, continue to Rome, check in at your hotel, and enjoy dinner on your own.
Day 7
ROME
Where Every Walk Becomes A History Lesson
After breakfast, you’ll join a guided Vatican tour with skip‑the‑line access (standard program). Explore the Vatican Museums and their vast collections, admire Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, and visit St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square. Enjoy free time for lunch, then spend the afternoon as you wish—shop, savor a gelato, or visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum (optional, not included). Dinner is on your own and you’ll spend the night at your hotel in Rome.
From November to March, the morning program is replaced by a panoramic tour of Rome’s main highlights, including St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain, with the afternoon free for optional visits.
Day 8
ROME, NAPLES, POMPEII, SORRENTO
From Ash History To Citrus Air
After breakfast, travel south along the Sun Route motorway through the regions of Lazio and Campania. In Naples, enjoy a panoramic city tour featuring Mergellina, Castel dell’Ovo, Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace, Maschio Angioino, and the port. After lunch, continue to Pompeii for a guided visit of the famous archaeological excavations, where you’ll see the remarkably preserved remains of the ancient city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. In the late afternoon, drive along the scenic Sorrentine coast to Sorrento for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 9
SORRENTO, CAPRI, ROME
Blue Grotto Dreams, Then Back To The Eternal City
After breakfast, board the ferry to the Isle of Capri (sea conditions permitting). Weather and sea permitting, transfer to small rowboats to visit the famous Blue Grotto, where sunlight creates an unforgettable blue glow inside the cave. Enjoy free time to explore Capri’s picturesque lanes and boutiques, then share lunch with the group at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, return to the mainland and travel back to Rome, arriving in the evening. Check in at your hotel; dinner is on your own and you’ll spend the night in Rome.
Day 10
ROME
Last Page Turns In Rome
After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Your grand journey through Rome, Tuscany, Venice, and the Bay of Naples comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories of Italy’s art cities, landscapes, and coastal beauty.
