Jewels of Italy
October 11-17, 2026
JOIN US FOR A CLASSIC ITALIAN EXPERIENCE
ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE
ALL AGES
DAY 1: ARRIVE ROME
Buongiorno! Rome kicks off your epic Italian trilogy. After checking in to your hotel, spend the rest of the day relaxing or pound the pavements to discover why Rome so deserves its title, the 'Eternal City'. Later, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a glimpse into what lies ahead. There’s even time for a leisurely stroll to one of the city’s thronging piazzas to people-watch. Embrace life lived the Italian way – to the fullest.
Welcome
Meet your Travel Director at 5:00
Accommodation
Raganelli, Rome/The Caesar Roma
DAY 2: ROME SIGHTSEEING
With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Get to grips with the city's main attractions, joining a Local Guide. View St. Peter's Basilica before crossing the Tiber to see the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites that featured prominently during the days of the powerful Roman Empire. There’s even time for a leisurely stroll to one of the city’s thronging piazzas to people-watch or to join a Choice Experience dinner in a Roman trattoria. Embrace life lived the Italian way – to the fullest.
Accommodation
Raganelli, Rome/The Caesar Roma
DAY 3: ROME-PISA-FLORENCE
A mesmerizing journey through the rolling vineyards and olive groves of Tuscany awaits. Visit Pisa and its Square of Miracles, one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in the world. Yield to peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos with the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. You’ll have time for souvenir shopping before continuing to Florence. This evening, there’s an opportunity to head into the Tuscan countryside for dinner on an unforgettable Choice Experience.
Accommodation
Hotel President Prato
Included Meals
Breakfast
DAY 4: FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING
There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy equal to that of Florence. Now’s your chance to experience it in all its glory with your Local Guide at your side. Lace up your walking shoes and view the city’s most iconic sights on foot – the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and Ponte Vecchio. If you’re in the mood for some shopping, consider buying some of the high-quality leather goods or shop for 18-carat gold jewelry. Later, why not visit San Gimignano as part of a Choice Experience? This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation
Hotel President Prato
Included Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: FLORENCE-VERONA-VENICE
Your week in Italy continues with a journey across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Verona, a city shaped by Roman legacy and elegant piazzas. View the vast Roman Arena, where open-air concerts are still staged centuries after it was built, and stroll through Piazza Bra or along Verona’s historic shopping streets. Continue on to Venice for the next two nights, where time on your own offers the chance to explore the islands of the lagoon or soak up the romance of the canals with a crisp glass of Aperol Spritz. Alternatively, consider a Choice Experience taking a water taxi into Venice followed by a gondola ride through its narrow waterways. Salute!
Accommodation
LH Hotel Sirio Venice
Included Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6: VENICE
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, in the heart of Venice. All the main attractions are within walking distance of the Piazza San Marco, so you can take snapshots of the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark.
Spend your time wandering the calli (narrow streets) of Venice, then witness the creations of beautiful glass pieces during an exclusive experience.
Consider a cruise across the lagoon to the colorful island of Burano.
Accommodation
LH Hotel Sirio Venice
Included Meals
Breakfast
DAY 7: DEPART VENICE
Brief and jam-packed, this memorable encounter with Italy’s favorite cities has been brimming with culture, history and culinary delights. For now, it’s arrivederci, but not farewell forever as you say goodbye to your Travel Director and newfound friends.
Included Meals
Breakfast
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
SECRETS OF VENICE
Explore Venice's secret corners with a Local Guide, who’s got the scoop on this city's maze-like streets.
GUIDED TOUR OF THE COLOSSEUM
Hop on a blast from the past with your Local Guide, diving into the epic tales of the Roman Empire. Check out the Arch of Constantine up close and march where Gladiators and Roman Soldiers once ruled. Skip the long lines with fast-track entry to the Colosseum and get ready for the inside scoop on ancient showdowns and the power of Rome, all in the very arena where history was made.
TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE DINNER AND WINE
Bring your Florentine travel dreams to life with a dinner set in a picturesque restaurant, nestled among the serene pine and cypress trees. After a scenic drive through the stunning Tuscan countryside, settle down for a meal of the region's mouthwatering dishes, perfectly paired with local wines and the sweet sound of music.
GONDOLAS AND THE GRAND CANAL
Set sail on a journey that's as enchanting as Venice itself. Be whisked away by private water taxi along the Grand Canal. See the Palazzi Barbaro, Rialto Bridge and the iconic St. Mark’s Square. But the magic doesn't stop there – next, you'll slip into the quieter, dreamlike waterways of Venice on a gondola. It's a glide through the heart of the city, where every turn reveals a little more of its world-renowned charm and storybook canals.
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