Amazing Italy

Welcome to Italy! At the airport, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. After checking in enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You may relax at the hotel or explore the city on your own.




Overnight in Rome

This morning you will embark on a two-and-a-half-hour tour of Rome with a local guide. This will be a great introduction to the Eternal City. You will visit several attractions such as the Caracalla Baths, Venice Square, Circo Massimo, the Capitoline Hills, and St. John Lateran. This tour will end in Vatican City, the principal centre of Christianity in the world. You may also visit the famous St. Peters Basilica. You will be provided transportation to the Trastevere district area in the evening, where you will find restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, and International cuisine. Return to the hotel will be included.




Overnight in Rome

Today you may enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome. The Eternal City stands as one of the finest and oldest cities in the world. The history of Rome spans over 2,500 years and it has been a centre of power, politics, culture, and development since its inception. The city is steeped in legend and mythology as there are numerous stories of how this majestic place was built. Several Roman emperors and Casers have ruled mighty Rome. This is the city where the colossal Roman Empire grew from. We recommend you visit the world-famous Colosseum (with the skip the line pass) and the Sistine Chapel, famous for its extensive and detailed decorations including the Last Judgement fresco by Michelangelo and the ceiling artwork. Another emblematic site to see is the Trevi Fountain. The detail of the sculptures is magnificent, and the entire facade and fountain are a true work of art signed by Nicola Salvi in 1762.




Overnight in Rome

After breakfast, you will set off to discover Tuscany, a region that captures the beauty of Italy in its entirety. Enjoy a stop in Orvieto, the medieval mountain city covered in vines, olive groves, and cypress trees. Before entering the city, you will bask in the beautiful scenery from a fantastic viewpoint with your English-speaking guide, through a system of escalators and ramps as you enter the cape to see the veneer of its Gothic cathedral. After a comprehensive tour, you are welcome to enjoy alone time. From there you will travel to Castiglione Del Lago, a town situated on the banks of Lake Trasimeno. Later, you will head to Siena, known for its famous Piazza del Campo and Duomo. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.




Overnight in Siena.

Prepare to leave Siena and continue your journey to Monteriggioni, a magical medieval walled town. Here you may stroll along the cobbled streets and fall in love with the local shops. Next, you will travel to San Gimignano, a charming hill town with tall medieval towers and homes. Enjoy the impressive view of the city and surrounding valleys at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, you will continue your travels to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.




Overnight in Florence

Begin your day with a city tour of Florence, one of the most famous cities of art and history in the world. As the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is enchanting, romantic, and utterly irresistible. It is an incredible city to feast on world-class art and gourmet Tuscan cuisine. Florence is also where Italys fashion industry was born and bred. Here you may find many boutiques such as Guccio Gucci or Salvatore Ferragamo among other international labels. Although Florence is small, it looms large on the worlds “must-see” lists for its rich culture, history, faith, and food.




Overnight in Florence

Today you will travel to Pisa, famous for its unique architectural structure. You will take a train up to the monumental Field of Miracles and discover the Leaning Tower. From there you will visit the Ligurian Coast and visit some of Europes most breathtaking coastlines. Discover Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising of five villages nearly isolated by road, which live on fish­ing and tourism. Given the difficult access by road, you will travel by train, with a ticket included to Vernazza. This town maintains its appearance of a citadel, with the incredible church overlooking the sea. Continue your travels by train to Levanto, where the coach will wait to take you to Genova.




Overnight in Genova



Note: The train to Cinque Terre is a regular local railway service, not a tourist service. Sometimes the trains are full (it is not possible to book seats on these trains) and it may be necessary to travel standing rather than seated.

After breakfast, you will travel to the nearby city of Santa Margarita Ligure. From there you will continue your journey to Portofino, one of the most exclusive destinations in Europe. During your free time, you may take a stroll by the sea, admire the pastel-colored houses, shop at the extravagant boutiques, or dine in one of many seafood restaurants. After lunch, your journey will continue to the busy Northern city of Milan. We recommend you visit the cathedral while you enjoy your day at leisure.




Overnight in Milan



Note: Depending on the weather conditions during the winter, sometimes the boat to Portofino is not operating. In this case, access will be by urban microbus (poor quality service with occasional long waiting times).

Prepare to see some of the most scenic areas in Europe as you enter the region of the Italian Lakes! First, you will travel to Lake Orta in Orta De San Giulio, where you will discover a preserved medieval city. Then you will take the train to the center of the medieval town, along with a boat ride to the small island of San Giulio. From there you will head to Lake Maggiore. Enjoy a stop in Stresa, where you may (optionally) visit the Borromean Islands — especially Isola Bella with its beautiful gardens and palace (closed in the winter). Later, you will travel to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet.




Overnight in Verona

After breakfast, you will enjoy time to explore the fascinating city before you depart for Venice. Expect to arrive in the romantic city around 13:00. A boat ride will be provided to the area of St Marks Square, where a local guide will lead you through the City of Canals. You will also get a chance to admire the glasswork of Murano. With free time afterwards, you may enjoy a breathtaking gondola ride along the canals.




Overnight in Venice

Get ready to depart Venice for Padova, the home of many pilgrims and the Saints Basilica. Continue to the Adriatic coast to see San Marino, a small indepen­dent country sitting on a strongly fortified mountain. After lunch, you will make your way through the beautiful mountain countryside as you cross the Apennines to Gubbio. This is a marvelously preserved town where the Palace of Consuls and the 12th-century cathedral stand out. Later, we will continue our journey to Perugia.




Overnight in Perugia

You will begin your day by discovering the beauty of Perugia, also known as the City of Chocolates. Explore the city with a local guide as you climb the ramps crossing the rocky outcrop. You will be surprised by its fascinating squares and stone streets. From there you will continue to Assisi, where you will have time for lunch and to see the Basilica of St Francis. Afterwards, you will travel to Naples, where you will arrive at the end of the day.




Overnight in Naples

After breakfast, you may enjoy leisure time strolling around Naples. However, included today will be a boat trip to the Isle of Capri. From there you may take a boat to the breathtaking Blue Grotto or enjoy a cable car ride to Capri City. Prepare to get on board again to Sorrento, a charming tourist town situated at the foot of a cliff. Enjoy free time to stroll around the town and bask in the beautiful scenery. Later, you will continue your journey to the Gulf of Salerno. 




Overnight in Salerno

Begin your final day on the tour by traveling to the fascinating city of Pompeii, where you will have an opportunity to admire the remains of this Roman city which was covered by the ashes from Mount Vesuvius (guided tour and entrance included). We will continue to CASSINO after lunch where you will visit its huge abbey where one of the cruelest World War II battles took place. We will visit CASTEL GANDOLFO on our way back, a lovely medieval town located in a beautiful lake area that belongs to the VATICAN and serves as the Popes summer residence. We will resume our trip to ROME. Evening arrival Enjoy the evening free at leisure.




Overnight in Rome

After breakfast, make your own way to Rome International Airport to prepare for your flight back home.