Benvenuti a Roma! Upon arrival, meet your driver for your private transfer to the hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the Eternal City with your included Hop-On Hop-Off panoramic bus ticket. Visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, and the Trevi Fountain at your own pace, guided by multilingual audio commentary. Feel the pulse of Rome as you stroll its cobbled streets lined with ancient ruins and modern cafés. This evening, unwind and prepare for your Italian adventure ahead. Overnight in Rome.

After breakfast, travel through the rolling Umbrian countryside to Assisi, home of Saint Francis. Explore the Basilica of St. Francis, adorned with Giotto’s magnificent frescoes. Continue to Siena, renowned for its Gothic architecture and the fan-shaped Piazza del Campo. After free time for lunch, journey into Tuscany’s heartland, where vineyards and olive groves stretch to the horizon. Arrive in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, and settle into your hotel. Overnight in Florence. (B, L)

Begin the day with a guided walking tour of Florence’s timeless masterpieces. Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery. Stroll through Piazza della Signoria, home to Palazzo Vecchio and outdoor sculptures, before visiting the Basilica di Santa Croce, resting place of Michelangelo and Galileo. In the afternoon, you may visit Pisa or explore Florence’s boutiques and artisan workshops. Dine at leisure this evening. Overnight in Florence. (B, L)

After breakfast, depart for Bologna, Italy’s culinary capital. Enjoy a guided tour through Piazza Maggiore, Neptune’s Fountain, and the elegant Porticoed streets, followed by a local food experience featuring signature Bolognese dishes and a glass of regional wine. Continue to Venice, where canals and palaces welcome you to a world of romance. Relax this evening or take a moonlit stroll across the bridges of the lagoon. Overnight in Venice. (B, L)

Today, explore Venice’s historic heart with a local guide. Visit Piazza San Marco, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Doge’s Palace, and walk across the Bridge of Sighs. Later, enjoy a Venetian food experience, sampling traditional cicchetti and a spritz in a local bacaro. The afternoon is free to visit Murano’s glass workshops, glide by gondola, or explore hidden alleyways. Overnight in Venice. (B, L)

Depart Venice after breakfast and journey through Tuscany’s sunlit hills to Montepulciano, known for its red Vino Nobile wines. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch paired with a glass of local wine in a countryside trattoria. After lunch, continue to Rome, arriving by evening. Overnight in Rome. (B, L)

Start the day with a Skip-the-Line guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Admire the masterpieces of Raphael, Michelangelo, and Bernini before emerging into the grandeur of St. Peter’s Square. The afternoon is free to relax or explore more of Rome’s treasures perhaps the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, or Trastevere. Overnight in Rome. (B)

After breakfast, depart early for Pompeii, the legendary city preserved in volcanic ash. Explore the ruins with a Skip-the-Line guided tour, uncovering frescoes, temples, and ancient villas frozen in time. Enjoy a lunch of authentic Neapolitan pizza, accompanied by a drink, before travelling along the scenic Bay of Naples to Sorrento. Arrive by evening to a warm coastal welcome. Overnight in Sorrento. (B, L)

Sail across the shimmering waters to the island of Capri, a jewel of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Visit the famous Blue Grotto (weather permitting), or explore the island’s chic boutiques and terraces overlooking the Faraglioni cliffs. Return to Sorrento in the afternoon and enjoy dinner at your hotel. Overnight in Sorrento. (B, D)

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before returning to Rome through the scenic Campanian countryside. Stop en route for refreshments before arriving in the capital by afternoon. Enjoy a final evening at leisure perhaps a farewell dinner under the glow of the Colosseum or a twilight stroll through Piazza Navona. Overnight in Rome. (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Your Italian adventure ends today, but the memories of its art, flavours, and landscapes will stay forever. (B)