Grand Tour of Italy from Rome

Upon your arrival in Rome, settle into your hotel and spend the day at your leisure. As the evening falls, join our local expert guide for a mesmerizing Rome by Night tour. Discover the city's wonders under the moonlight, with a mix of bus and walking tour. The tour concludes in the Colosseum area, after which you can enjoy the rest of the night on your own before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Depart from your hotel in Rome and travel by deluxe coach to the medieval town of Assisi. Explore the town at your own pace, visiting the Basilica of St. Francis and admiring masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. After lunch, board the bus to Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the Palio horse race and the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Continue to Florence, where you'll check into your hotel and enjoy a well-deserved rest.

Spend the day exploring the beautiful city of Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance. Visit the city's iconic landmarks including Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza della Signoria, and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Enjoy lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. In the afternoon, you have the option to take a short trip to Pisa, where you can tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa's symbol the Leaning Tower, and the Baptistery. Return to Florence for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast in Florence, depart for Bologna. Explore the city's elegant center, walking from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore. Visit King Renzo's Palace, Palazzo Podestà, and the Basilica of San Petronio. After lunch, continue to Padova to visit the Sant'Antonio Basilica, a popular pilgrimage site. In the afternoon, arrive in Venice, the City of Love. Check into your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, take a private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco. Visit the splendid St. Mark's Basilica and explore iconic places like the Palazzo dei Dogi and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Spend the afternoon wandering along Venice's canals at your leisure. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart from Venice and head to Tuscany. Stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its Nobile wine. Spend the afternoon discovering Montepulciano at your own pace, enjoying free wine tastings in many wine shops and free time for shopping. In the evening, arrive in Rome and check into your hotel.

After breakfast, depart from the hotel for a tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with our exclusive 'Skip the Line' access. Explore one of the world's most important art collections, walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps, admire Raphael's Rooms, and marvel at the Sistine Chapel. Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest church, before ending the tour in St. Peter's Square. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure.

After breakfast, depart from Rome and head south to Naples. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, capturing beautiful views over the Gulf of Naples. After lunch, visit the world-famous archaeological site of Pompeii with skip the line tickets. Learn about the city's history and the tragic day in 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted. After the visit, drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner and an overnight stay.

Spend the day at your disposal in Sorrento. Explore the city on your own, discovering its charm and beauty at your own pace. Enjoy breakfast and dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast, embark on an exciting excursion to the island of Capri, one of the most exclusive summer destinations in the Mediterranean. Depending on weather and sea conditions, you might get to admire the dreamy Blue Grotto on a small rowboat. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then roam the island at your own pace. In the afternoon, check into your hotel in Capri, enjoy dinner, and relax for the night.

After breakfast, spend the morning exploring Capri at your leisure. In the afternoon, return to the mainland and depart for Rome. Check into your hotel and spend the night in the eternal city.

Enjoy one final breakfast before the tour comes to an end. Take this time to say goodbye to the beautiful country of Italy and reflect on the unforgettable memories made during this multi-day tour.