A Taste of Italy: 14 Days

Welcome to Rome! After your arrival, settle into your hotel. Spend your first day exploring the city at your own pace. In the evening, join a guided tour to discover Rome's wonders at sunset. End the day with a creamy and delicious Gelato, our treat! The tour concludes at the Spanish Steps area. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay at the Hotel St. Martin or similar.

Depart from your hotel for Assisi, a quaint town in Umbria known for the Basilica of St. Francis. After exploring Assisi, head to Siena, a Medieval town famous for its Palio horse race around the Piazza del Campo. Continue to Florence, where you will check into your hotel before dinner. Overnight stay at the Hotel Raffaello or similar.

After breakfast, explore Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Florence or opt for an excursion to Pisa to tour the Square of Miracles and the famed Leaning Tower. Overnight stay at the Hotel Raffaello or similar.

After breakfast in Florence, depart for Bologna. Explore the city's elegant porticos, visit Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, King Renzo Palace, and the Basilica of San Petronio. In the afternoon, continue to Padua and then Venice, renowned for its canals and gondola boats. Overnight stay at the Hotel Delfino Mestre or similar.

After breakfast, take a water taxi to the famous St. Mark’s Square. Visit the exterior of the Doge’s Palace and see the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy a Venetian spritz or a prosecco with your tour leader, accompanied by the renowned 'cicchetti,' a Venetian take on tapas. Spend the afternoon at your own pace, strolling along Venice’s enchanting canals. Overnight stay at the Hotel Delfino Mestre or similar.

After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles, and wine. Stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its 'Nobile' wine and the annual jazz festival. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon exploring Montepulciano before continuing to Rome. Overnight stay at the Hotel St. Martin 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! Then pass through an exclusive entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, the biggest church in the world. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own or opt for an Ancient Rome tour. Overnight stay at the Hotel St. Martin or similar.

After breakfast, depart by coach heading south to Naples for a panoramic tour of the city. Then, travel towards Mount Vesuvius and the town of Pompeii. Enjoy a traditional Neapolitan pizza lunch. After lunch, enter one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, the ruins of Pompeii. Drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner. Overnight stay at the Hotel Michelangelo or similar.

After breakfast, get ready for an exciting excursion to the island of Capri. 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. Overnight stay at the Hotel Michelangelo or similar.

Today enjoy the day at leisure to explore the Amalfi Coast on your own. In the afternoon, transfer back to Rome. Overnight stay at the Hotel St. Martin or similar.

After breakfast, transfer independently to the Rome train station to board a high-speed train to reach La Spezia. Upon arrival, make your own way to your hotel for the overnight stay with dinner included. Please note that the extension to the Cinque Terre is unescorted, allowing you to explore independently. Overnight stay at the CDH Hotel La Spezia or similar.

After breakfast, make the most of your Cinque Terre Card to explore the enchanting region of Cinque Terre, where vibrant villages nestle among the rugged cliffs. This card grants you unlimited access to the train system and hiking trails, enabling you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking scenery! Overnight stay at the CDH Hotel La Spezia or similar.

After breakfast, make your way to the train station and board your high-speed train to Rome. Upon arrival at the hotel, make your own way to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the Diana Roof Garden Hotel or similar.

After breakfast, depart your hotel independently. An optional private transfer to the airport or the train station is available. Arrivederci!