Highlights of Italy Summer | Guided Group Tour | 11 Days

DAY 1:                                                     ROME 

Upon arrival at Rome Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Make the most of your one-day Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket, offering a unique way to discover Rome’s most iconic landmarks. With eight convenient stops along the route and audio commentary available in 12 languages, you can explore at your own pace. In the evening, enjoy some free time before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Rome.  

DAY 2:                                                      ROME – ASSISI – SIENA – FLORENCE 

Depart at 7:15 am by a deluxe coach. You will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Continue to Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, continue to Florence for dinner and overnight. (B, L*, D*) 

* Lunch is only included for departures in 2026. Dinner is only included for departures in 2025.  

DAY 3:                                                      FLORENCE 

Explore Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and Baptistery. See Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce Basilica. Enjoy lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant. After is at your leisure to explore the city sights. Overnight in Florence. (B, L) 

DAY 4:                                                      FLORENCE – BOLOGNA – VENICE 

Travel to Bologna, a city rich in culture and culinary excellence. Walk from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza Maggiore, admiring San Petronio Basilica and the Palazzo del Podestà. Delight in a light local lunch, savouring regional specialties. Stroll the medieval streets, arcades, and markets. In the afternoon, continue to Venice. Overnight in Venice (Mestre). (B, L) 

DAY 5:                                                      VENICE 

Transfer to Piazza San Marco and discover Venice’s highlights with a guided tour. Visit Doge’s Palace (outside) and cross the Bridge of Sighs. Afterward, enjoy a glass of spritz or prosecco with cicchetti, traditional Venetian snacks. Relax and soak in the atmosphere. Spend the afternoon exploring the city’s canals, artisan shops, or quiet corners on your own. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Venice (Mestre). (B)  

DAY 6:                                                      VENICE – MONTEPULCIANO – ROME 

After breakfast, travel to Montepulciano, in the heart of Tuscany. Known for its medieval charm and panoramic views, the town is a perfect mix of history and beauty. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch in a local restaurant. Take some time to stroll through the historic centre before rejoining your group. In the late afternoon, head to Rome where the escorted tour ends. Overnight stay. Depart Venice and travel through Tuscany to Montepulciano, a hilltop town known for “Vino Nobile” and stunning views. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, paired with a glass of fine Tuscan wine. After lunch, take some free time before heading back to Rome. Overnight in Rome. (B, L) 

DAY 7:                                                     ROME 

Begin your morning with an included “Skip the Line” tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square. Discover the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel. The visit ends in St. Peter’s Square, where you can view the Basilica’s majestic exterior. Spend the rest of the day at your own pace or join an optional tour. Overnight in Rome. (B)  

DAY 8:                                                     ROME – POMPEII – SORRENTO 

After breakfast, meet your tour leader and depart by coach at 7:00 a.m. for Pompeii, traveling through the regions of Lazio and Campania. Stop for lunch to enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza before exploring the world-famous archaeological site of Pompeii. With Skip-the-Line access and a guided tour, discover the homes, shops, frescoes, and mosaics of this ancient Roman city, preserved under the ash of Mount Vesuvius since 79 AD. Continue along the scenic Sorrentine Coast to reach Sorrento, where dinner will be served at the hotel (jacket required for men). Overnight in Sorrento. (B, L, D) 

DAY 9:                                                     SORRENTO – CAPRI – SORRENTO 

After breakfast, depart on an excursion to the island of Capri: one of the Mediterranean’s most glamorous islands. Weather permitting, visit the enchanting Blue Grotto by rowboat. Afterward, enjoy free time for lunch (not included) and to explore the island on your own. Return to Sorrento in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay in Sorrento. (B, D) 

DAY 10:                                                  SORRENTO – ROME 

Breakfast at your hotel. Time at leisure to possibly taste some Limoncello. In the afternoon, at around 4:00 pm, departure back to Rome. Overnight Rome. (B) 

DAY 11:                                                  ROME 

After breakfast, transfer to Rome airport*. End of our services. (B) 

*Transfer only included for departures in 2026.  

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR): 

ROME: Hotel San Martin, or Hotel Diana Roof Garden  

FLORENCE: Hotel Raffaello, or Hotel Una Vittoria  

VENICE: Delfino Hotel (Mestre area), or Hotel B&B Venezia Laguna (Tronchetto area)  

SORRENTO: Grand Hotel Vesuvio 

OPTIONAL VENICE ISLAND STAY: 

An option to stay on Venice Island instead of the mainland is available, subject to a supplement, which must be requested at the time of booking.  

VENICE ISLAND: Hotel Principe, or Hotel Amadeus  

INCLUDES: 

• 10 nights accommodation in a combination of 3 or 4* hotels
• Arrival and departure transfers on first and last day of tour
• Meals as per itinerary
• Sightseeing tours in Florence, Venice, Pompeii and Capri
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Rome hop-on hop-off ticket
• Food experiences
• Skip the line ticket to Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Square
• Skip the line ticket to Pompeii
• Visit of the Blue Grotto in Capri

EXCLUDES: 

• Entrance tickets to sites and museums (unless stated otherwise)
• City tax (to be paid directly at the hotel)
• Beverages
• Hotel taxes and or service charges
• Everything which is not mentioned in “includes”
• Gratuities

THINGS TO NOTE: 

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• For operational reasons, order of itinerary and/or excursions is subject to change at any time. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary will be suggested by the tour leader.
• Venice accommodation is in Mestre on the mainland. A supplement applies for accommodation on Venice island which is to be requested at the time of booking.
• During peak season, visiting the Blue Grotto in Capri may involve long lines and limited capacity. If access is not possible, or the weather conditions do not allow it, our guides will suggest alternative attractions to ensure a satisfying and memorable tour (e.g. Faraglioni rocks).
• Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year (2025), certain areas within the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. These circumstances are beyond our control.