Meet Italy

Day 01: Milan

Welcome to Milan! Transfer to your hotel on arrival and settle in for the night.

Day 02: Milan

Begin your journey with a visit to the Colonne di San Lorenzo and the magnificent Duomo di Milano, the world's fifth largest cathedral, six centuries in the making. Browse Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy's oldest shopping gallery, then explore the rest of the city at your leisure.

Day 03: Milan - Como - Milan

Start with departure to the charming town of Como. Stroll through this lakeside town on a guided trip and see Lake Como, famous for the natural beauty of its setting and for the handsome villas on its shores. Head back to Milan after.

Day 04: Milan - Venice

A scenic drive from Milan to Venice. Check in on arrival and rest for the night.

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Day 05: Venice - Venice Island - Venice

Cruise past Palladian churches to St. Mark's Square, visit the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, then watch a master craftsman at a traditional glassblowing factory. You have the option to enjoy a gondola ride through Venice's iconic canals.

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Day 06: Venice - Murano - Burano - Venice

Cruise past San Giorgio Maggiore and Lido beach before arriving at Murano, world-famous for its glassmaking. Continue to the colorful fishing houses of Burano, then to Torcello, Venice's earliest settlement, where only a cathedral and church remain.

Day 07: Venice - Florence

Drive to Florence and explore one of the liveliest and most creative cities in Europe. Here, discover some of the world's greatest works of art and magnificent buildings including Piazza Michelangelo, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Florence Baptistery, and the Duomo complex. After that, proceed to your hotel to check-in and stay overnight.

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Day 08: Florence - Leccio - Florence

Today, enjoy some retail therapy as you head to Leccio for a shopping experience and great deals.

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Day 09: Florence - Pisa - Siena

Free time in Pisa before the iconic Square of Miracles, Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery, all come into view. Continue to Siena to visit the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta and the stunning Piazza del Campo, one of Europe's greatest medieval squares.

Day 10: Siena - Rome

A scenic drive to the Eternal City of Rome. Check in on arrival and rest.

Day 11: Rome - Vatican - Rome

Explore the world's smallest sovereign state: the Vatican Museums, Sculpture Gallery, Tapestry Gallery, Gallery of Maps, and the Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica to see Michelangelo's Pietà, then explore at your own pace.

Day 12: Rome

A full day in ancient Rome including the historic Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon (home to Raphael's tomb), Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.

Day 13: Rome- Naples

Travel south to Naples, one of Europe's most culturally rich cities with 3,000 years of history. Free time on arrival to explore the city's winding streets at your own pace.

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Day 14: Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento - Naples

Walk through the ancient city of Pompeii, one of Italy's most important historic sites, and hear how its streets were buried by Vesuvius. Continue to Sorrento for its historic alleyways and a panoramic view of the bay from Meta di Sorrento before heading back to Naples.

Day 15: Naples - Positano - Amalfi - Naples

Descend into Positano's clifftop streets of ceramics and lemon products, then explore Amalfi, the oldest of Italy's maritime republics, with its sun-drenched whitewashed homes and Arabic-influenced basilica. End at Ravello, perched high above the coast with sweeping views over Minori, Maiori, and beyond.

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Day 16: Naples - Rome

A final scenic drive back to the Eternal City. Check in on arrival and enjoy the rest of the day on your own.

Day 17: Rome

Today marks the end of your experience in Italy. After breakfast, prepare for your transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

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