Explore the Vatican Museums, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, and St. Peter’s Basilica with a Local Specialist. Cross the Tiber to tour the Colosseum and view the ancient Circus Maximus. Enjoy a free afternoon sipping coffee, visiting museums, or tasting gelato at Piazza Navona.

Journey south to Pompeii for a guided tour of its ancient, ash-preserved streets and Mount Vesuvius history with a Local Specialist. Afterwards, head to Sorrento to settle into your hotel and enjoy dinner.

Ferry across the Bay of Naples to the glamorous Isle of Capri. Enjoy a guided tour of Capri town’s chic boutiques and outdoor cafes with a Local Specialist, followed by free time to soak up the island’s charm before returning to the mainland.

Depart Sorrento with views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, passing the historic hilltop Abbey of Monte Cassino. Continue north to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis, for a guided tour of the Basilica of St. Francis followed by free time to explore the medieval town.

Journey through the Emilia-Romagna region, famous for tortellini, mortadella, and parmesan cheese. Visit Verona to see its ancient Roman arena and Piazza Brà before continuing to Venice to soak in the beauty of the ‘Queen of the Adriatic.’

Cruise through Venice by private launch, past the Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace, to St. Mark’s Square and its famous Basilica. Watch master glassblowers demonstrate their ancient craft, then enjoy free time to visit colorful Burano or sip a Venetian Spritz at a local bacaro.

Cross the Lombardy plains to Milan, Italy’s style capital, to see the Gothic Duomo, La Scala Opera House, and the Galleria. Continue to the Italian Lakes for a evening dinner with fellow travelers.

Spend a free morning along Lake Como, with optional tours to explore Como’s grand villas or Isola Bella’s palace and gardens. This evening, cruise to a secluded island on Lake Maggiore for a Be My Guest dinner with the Cinque family at Villa Toscanini, the former hideaway of conductor Arturo Toscanini.

Cross the forested Apennines past Carrara’s marble quarries to Pisa’s Square of Miracles to view the Leaning Tower. Continue to Florence, the famed ‘Cradle of the Renaissance.’

Explore Florence’s Medici history with a Local Specialist, visiting statue-filled Piazza della Signoria. Afterwards, head to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views of the Duomo and the historic Ponte Vecchio.

Visit the Florence American Cemetery before heading to the hilltop town of San Gimignano to admire its medieval towers, 13th-century walls, and Piazza del Duomo. Return to Rome this evening to celebrate with a farewell dinner.

Farewell Italy! Wrap up your journey with new friends and unforgettable memories.