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Venice
Peace of Mind
Italy Rail Tour from Venice to Rome
Venice
Burano Island
Arno River, Florence
Florence by night
San Gimignano Hills
The Cathedral of Siena
Lookout from Augustus Gardens in Capri
The beautiful Positano
Roman Forum, Rome
St Peter Basilica, Vatican City
Itinerary
Day 1 Venice
Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in.
In the afternoon, head out on a walking tour to discover Venice. Combining must-see sites and hidden corners, your guide takes you to the heart of the city in just two hours; giving you a broad overview of the history, culture and character of the Floating City. During the tour visit a glass factory, where you will see a glass master performing with the glass blowing technique and the sculpture technique and learn about this ancient art.
You can opt to add an Optional Goldola Ride (not included) at the conclusion of your tour. You could climb onboard a traditional Venice gondola for a half-hour excursion through the city’s canals. Sit back and enjoy exploring the city as it was meant to be seen – from the water!
Overnight stay in Venice at Hotel Hotel Principe - or similar.
Venice at Sunset
Day 2 Venice
After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure in Venice.
Alternatively, add an optional tour to Murano and Burano (not included) or you can choose an optional guided tour of the Doge's Palace or St. Marks Basilica with skip-the-line tickets (not included). Lose yourself in the back lanes and quiet squares, where tourists seldom tread and the Venetians go about their daily lives.
Overnight stay in Venice at Hotel Hotel Principe - or similar.
Breakfast
Day 3 Venice Florence
After breakfast, board the high-speed train to Florence.
Arriving at your destination accompanied with your Tour Manager you will take a short walk to the hotel and find your luggage already delivered to your room. Enjoy some time at leisure.
Enjoy a walking tour exploring the beauties of the City by night. We will begin at Piazzale Michelangelo with its amazing views over the city, followed by, the city’s Roman origins a 15th century palace, the Ponte Vecchio bridge, the famous Uffizi Gallery courtyard then on to the amazing Brunelleschi’s Dome which overlooks the Baptistery’s golden “Gates of Paradise”.
Afterward relax and you can add an exclusive and traditional dinner in the heart of Florence with a typical Florentinestyle T-bone steak (not included).
Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel San Gallo or similar.
Breakfast
Panoramic view of Florence
Day 4 Florence Siena Florence
After breakfast, your Tuscan adventure begins with a fully guided day tour to Siena, the Chianti region, and San Gimignano, including lunch and wine tasting.
Explore the historic city of Siena, renowned for the Palio di Siena, a traditional horse race held annually in the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Admire the stunning Siena Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque-Gothic architecture, and the towering Torre del Mangia overlooking the city centre. Enjoy some free time to wander at your own pace and browse the botteghe—local artisan shops selling regional specialties.
Continue through the scenic Chianti countryside, where rolling hills, cypress trees, olive groves, vineyards, and stone farmhouses create postcard-perfect views. Stop at a family-run Tuscan wine estate for a relaxed lunch and wine tasting experience.
In the afternoon, visit San Gimignano, famous for its medieval towers—once 72 in number, now 14 remain. Enjoy free time to explore the charming main street, lined with shops offering high-quality local products.
Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel San Gallo or similar.
Breakfast, Lunch
Chianti hills
Day 5 Florence
After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure or choose from a selection of optional tours (not included) to make the most of your time in Florence.
You might opt to visit the renowned Galleria degli Uffizi, home to one of the world’s most significant collections of Renaissance art, or the Galleria dell’Accademia, where you can admire Michelangelo’s original statue of David.
Alternatively, take a day trip to the spectacular Cinque Terre, a string of colourful seaside villages perched along the Ligurian coast, or explore another charming Tuscan town.
Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel San Gallo or similar.
Breakfast
Duomo
Day 6 Florence Naples Sorrento
You’ll start your journey early in the morning and board your high-speed train to Naples.
After 3 hours ride, you’ll reach Naples and then transfer to Sorrento stopping also at the excavations of Pompeii to visit the dramatic history of the once Roman city destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD.
After our fully guided tour board our coach and proceed to Sorrento to check-in and where you’ll find your luggage already in your room at the Hotel.
Overnight stay in the Sorrento Coast at Giosue' a Mare Hotel or similar.
Breakfast
Pompeii's excavations
Day 7 Sorrento Capri Sorrento
After breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion to Capri.
Transfer to the harbour of Sorrento and reach the enchanting Isle of Capri, favorite vacation spot of the Emperor Tiberius. Upon arrival at the port of Marina Grande begin your trip around the Island seeing: the "Scugnizzo" Welcoming Statue, Tiberius' leap, the Coral Grotto, White Grotto, Natural arch, Villa Malaparte, Faraglioni, the Bay of Marina Piccola, Siren's rock, Green Grotto, Punta Carena lighthouse, and if sea and weather conditions permit, also the famous Blue Grotto (The visit inside the sea cave by row boat is not included and must be purchased at the entrance to the Blue Grotto-not included).
After returning to Marina Grande a minibus will take you up to reach the glamorous La Piazzetta to enjoy the elegant atmosphere and you’ll have time to delve into the Island on your own. Free time for Lunch.
Return to Sorrento and the remaining of the day is at leisure.
Overnight stay in the Sorrento Coast at Giosue' a Mare Hotel or similar.
Breakfast
The Faraglioni, Capri
Day 8 Sorrento Amalfi Sorrento
Today enjoy a full day cruise and tour down the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento.
Enjoy a scenic ride along the coast line and spend some free time exploring the Ancient Maritime Republic of Amalfi and Positano, the pearl of the Coast. Pick-up from the hotel to Sorrento in the morning and transfer to the Port of Sorrento, meeting with the skipper to go. Positano is the pearl of the Amalfi Coast. Free time to visit the famous boutiques or having lunch near Marina Grande. In the early afternoon continue to Amalfi, another jewel of the Costiera with the Cathedral of ''Sant' Andrea’’, which overlooks the small bay and with houses built on the terraces of the hills overlooking the sea.
You'll return to Sorrento in the late afternoon.
Overnight stay in the Sorrento Coast at Giosue' a Mare Hotel or similar.
Breakfast
Amalfi Coast
Day 9 Sorrento Naples Rome
After breakfast, depart by private transfer to reach Naples where you will board the high-speed train to Rome.
Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic hop on hop off tour and admire the Colosseum and Roman Forum from the outside. Continue with the walking tour "Highlights of Rome" to discover Baroque Rome and admire Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon, an ancient pagan temple transformed into a church.
Transfer back to your hotel for check-in, where your bags will be waiting for you.
Overnight stay in Rome at the Saint John Hotel or similar.
Breakfast
Day 10 Rome
After breakfast, today is at your leisure.
This morning, you may choose to join an optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums (not included), home to one of the world’s richest collections of art, including Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Last Judgment, in the Sistine Chapel.
In the evening, you can opt for a farewell dinner (not included) in Trastevere, a bohemian neighbourhood on the other side of the Tiber River. Known for its creative spirit and lively atmosphere, Trastevere is a favourite among locals and visitors alike for a true “Roman night out”.
Overnight stay in Rome at the Saint John Hotel or similar.
Breakfast
Colosseum
Day 11 Rome
After breakfast at hotel, end of our services.
Breakfast
Roman Forum
