Day 1 | Rome

Welcome to Rome! Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and accommodation. Today is free for you to explore Rome on your own, or to relax in your hotel.

Day 2 | Rome

After breakfast, explore the most important sites of Ancient Rome - the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with skip the line access. Take in these historic wonders and and impressive structures. The afternoon and evening are at leisure.

Perhaps sign up for the optional Trastevere Food & Walking Tour in the afternoon: Try an array of Roman foods in the Trastevere neighborhood accompanied by a local foodie guide, try foods from several shops and also enjoy a sit-down restaurant meal. Overnight in the hotel. (B)

Day 3 | Rome

After breakfast this morning, take a morning tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and St. Peter's Square. Enjoy No Wait Access and small groups for the best Vatican experience and let the centuries of gathered art, sculptures and historical artifacts astound you. The afternoon and evening are at leisure to spend how you please. Overnight in the hotel. (B)

Day 4 | Rome - Florence

Today a private driver will pick you up at your hotel in Rome and transfer you to Rome train station for your high-speed train ride to Florence. Once you've arrived in Florence, a private driver will meet you at the train station and bring you to your hotel. Relax or explore the area. The choice is yours. (B)

Day 5 | Florence

After breakfast discover Florence's historic center on a walking tour. See the Ponte Vecchio, walk by the Duomo and Uffizi Square, the leather market, and visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David. (If you want to see the inside of the Duomo, feel free to explore it independently. Note that on Sundays, visits may be restricted.) Enjoy free time in the afternoon.

Maybe sign up for the optional excursion to Siena, San Gimignano and the Chianti countryside. Travel by air-conditioned minivan with an English speaking driver and tour leader. Explore these beautiful towns, then enjoy a wine tasting with an informative visit to the wine cellars and then have a Tuscan dinner in the Chianti countryside by sunset before returning to Florence. (B)

Day 6 | Cinque Terre

Visit Cinque Terre National Park on this whole day devoted to the discovery of one of the most enchanting landscapes in the world. Explore five (Cinque) villages listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Travel by train between the first four villages. Then you will have free time to plunge into the crystal sea and sunbathe as well as grab a local lunch. Afterwards, take a boat to your last destination: In Riomaggiore you will have some free time to explore the striking seaside town surrounding a small, natural port. Before heading back to Florence, enjoy the views of the late afternoon sun shining through the brightly colored homes. Overnight in Florence. (B)

Day 7 | Florence

After breakfast spend the day exploring the beauty of Florence on your own. Looking for something to do?

Check out the optional cooking class: Available both in the morning or afternoon, learn to make pizza and gelato just like the italians do. Learn to make your pizza from scratch, and create gelato from fresh, sweet ingredients. You'll also receive a digital booklet with recipes to recreate your new favorite foods at home. This optional class is popular with children too! (B)

Day 8 | Leave Florence

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)