11-Day Tour of Italy from Rome

Your Italian adventure begins in the historic city of Rome. At 5 pm, you'll meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Today, you'll delve into the rich history of Rome with guided sightseeing of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Hear the fascinating stories behind these iconic landmarks and marvel at the artistic genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore at your leisure.

Today, we journey to the medieval city of Lucca. Enjoy an orientation walk, where you'll discover the Piazza Anfiteatro, San Michele Square, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Guinigi Tower. The rest of the day is yours to explore this charming city at your own pace.

Today, we depart for a scenic drive to La Spezia. From here, we'll embark on a guided boat ride (weather permitting) to Monterosso, one of the picturesque towns of Cinque Terre. After some free time in Monterosso, we'll board a train back to La Spezia. On our way back to Lucca, we'll stop to see the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Today, we explore the beautiful region of Tuscany. Our first stop is Siena, where an orientation walk includes the famous Piazza del Campo. We then move on to the medieval town of San Gimignano, where you'll have free time for lunch. Our day concludes with a visit to the Verrazzano Winery, where you'll enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by local specialties.

Today, we journey to the artistic capital of Italy, Florence. Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo's masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze 'Gates of Paradise', and Signoria Square. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore this beautiful city at your leisure.

Today, we travel to the romantic city of Verona. An orientation walk includes Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Brà, where you'll admire the Arena. After some free time for lunch, we continue our journey to the enchanting city of Venice. We'll arrive in style with a private boat ride on the famous canals.

Today, we explore the magical city of Venice. A guided walking tour takes you to St. Mark's Square and Basilica, Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. You'll also witness a traditional glassblowing demonstration. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore the city's winding canals and charming streets.

Today, we journey through the scenic Apennine Mountains to the spiritual town of Assisi. A guided walking tour includes visits to St. Clare's Church and St. Francis' Basilica, where you'll walk in the footsteps of one of Christianity's most revered saints.

Today, we visit the charming city of Orvieto. Enjoy a local pastries tasting at the renowned Caffè Montanucci, a historic pasticceria. An orientation walk includes the cathedral, with free time to visit San Brizio Chapel. We then return to Rome, where we'll celebrate our journey with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Your Italian adventure comes to an end today. After breakfast, it's time to say 'Arrivederci' to Italy and your fellow travelers. Safe travels until we meet again!