Grand Tour of Italy
Glide along the canals of Venice, peruse the renowned art of Florence and walk through history among Pompeii’s historic ruins. Cruise to Capri, stand awestruck before the works of Michelangelo in Vatican City and travel back to gladiator times in Rome. Discover all that these cities offer as you explore Italy, north to south.
Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
Day 2: Milan • Venice
Arrive in Milan
Continue on to Venice
Day 3: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice:
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doges’ Palace
Attend a glass-blowing demonstration
Days 4–5: Florence
Travel to Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
Visit the Duomo
See a leather-making demonstration
Optional: Pisa
Day 6: Assisi
Take a guided tour of Assisi:
Day 7: Pompeii • Sorrento
Take a guided tour of Pompeii
Continue on to Sorrento
Day 8: Sorrento • Rome
Optional: Capri
Continue on to Rome
Day 9: Rome
Visit Vatican City:
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Take a walking tour of Rome:
Day 10: Depart for home
2-DAY TOUR EXTENSION
Day 10: Rome
Take a guided walking tour of
Trastevere and Janiculum:
- Acqua Paola
- Villa Doria Pamphili
- Passeggiata del Gianicolo
Visit the Catacombs
Visit St. Paul’s Outside the Walls
Day 11: Rome
Take a guided tour of Ostia Antica
Enjoy free time in Rome
Day 12: Depart for home