A Taste of Italy: 11 Days - Classic

Benvenuti a Roma! After your arrival, make your way to your hotel private transfer available). Enjoy your first day in the city at your own leisure.

A hop-on-hop-off daily ticket is at your disposal. Explore Rome by riding one of the Open-top Hop-on-Hop-off buses and see your favorite city landmarks from a different perspective! The open-top panoramic buses allow you to enjoy spectacular views of the most iconic monuments of the Eternal City. Hop on board, relax, listen to the audio commentary, and get on and off at any of the eight stops along the route. The included bus ticket will be valid for a day and offers audio commentary.

Note: Starting in April 2026, arrival and departure transfers between the airport or train station and your hotel in Rome will be included.

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

Departure around 7:30 am from your hotel for Assisi, a tiny town in Umbria surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages, famous for the Basilica of St. Francis. After exploring Assisi at your own pace, board the bus for Siena, a Medieval town known for its Palio horse race around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Continue to Florence, where you will check into your hotel before dinner. Meals: B, D

Note: Beginning in April 2026, the included dinner in Florence will be replaced with lunch in Assisi.

Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors. Admire Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce before spending an afternoon of leisure in Florence or opting for an excursion to Pisa for a tour of the Square of Miracles, home to the famed Leaning Tower. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

After a delightful breakfast in Florence, depart for elegant Bologna. Upon arrival, explore the charming city center with its iconic porticos. Start your walking tour at Piazza Malpighi, leading to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore. Marvel at the historic Palazzo Podestà and the Basilica of San Petronio, the world's largest Gothic brick church.

Discover why Bologna is hailed as Italy's gastronomic capital with a street food experience, exploring medieval streets lined with food stalls and markets offering traditional and contemporary treats. Enjoy a light lunch at a local eatery, sampling authentic flavors that define Bologna's culinary identity. In the afternoon, continue the journey to Venice . Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar

After breakfast, jump aboard a water taxi to the famous St. Mark’s Square, where you will visit the Doge’s Palace only), a symbol of the glory and authority of Venice. Nearby, see the legendary Bridge of Sighs before tasting a Venetian spritz or a prosecco with the company of your tour leader.

As you relax in comfort and savor your drink, you’ll also have the chance to indulge in the renowned “cicchetti,” a Venetian take on tapas, offering a delightful light lunch option. Enjoy the afternoon at your own pace, strolling along Venice’s enchanting canals, before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Your Tour Leader will provide you with all the essential information for your return journey to the hotel in Mestre, by water taxi and local bus services. Please note that tickets for public transportation are not included. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar

After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles, and wine. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its “Nobile” wine and the annual jazz festival. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon independently exploring Montepulciano before continuing to Rome. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

After breakfast, depart for a morning tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! After, enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own or opt for an Ancient Rome tour. Meals: B

Important: Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas within the Vatican may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies.

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 7:00 am. Depart by coach, heading south through the regions of Lazio and Campania.

Upon arriving in Pompeii, enjoy an authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch. Afterward, you’ll visit one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world: Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With Skip the Line access and a guided tour, you’ll explore the haunting ruins of Pompeii, stepping back to 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the once-thriving Roman city under volcanic ash and gases.

After the visit, you will drive along the scenic Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner code: jacket and long trousers are recommended for men) and an overnight stay at your hotel. Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation at the Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento, or similar

After breakfast, get ready for an exciting excursion to the island of Capri. One of the most exclusive summer destinations in the Mediterranean! Depending on the weather and sea conditions, you will admire the dreamy Blue Grotto on a small rowboat. Afterward, enjoy roaming the island at your own pace. Once back on the mainland, return to your hotel in Sorrento. Meals: B, D

Please note that visits to Capri are not included from November to March. On those days, you will have leisure time in Sorrento instead.

Accommodation at the Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento, or similar

Today enjoy the day at leisure to explore the Amalfi Coast on your own. In the afternoon, transfer back to Rome. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Optional private transfers to the airport or train station are available. Arrivederci! Meals: B