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11-Day Italy Tour of Rome, Capri, Venice and Florence
If toasting epic Tuscan sunsets, soaking up the sun-kissed sophistication of Italy’s most popular cities and olive oil tasting in a real Italian Borgo with new friends sounds like your idea of perfection, this is one of those bellissimo Italy trips that would seduce even the sirens of Capri.
Sightseeing highlights
Fast-track Admission to the Vatican Museums
Explore Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Assisi and Florence
Discover Perugia, Venice and San Gimignano
Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum in Rome, the excavations at Pompeii, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Santa Croce Basilica, the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio in Florence
Scenic Cruise Ferry to the Isle of Capri, private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
Departs April - December 2026 & March - October 2027
*Advertised price is based on per person twin share on select November & December 2026 departures, correct as of 3 November 2025.
Highlights & Inclusions
11 days, 2 countries and 11 cities
10 nights accommodation
10 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Travel highlights
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Must-see sightseeing
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Return cruise to the Isle of Capri
Optional Experiences and free time
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Itinerary
Day 1 | Welcome to Rome
Take time to embrace the Italian passion for life on this grand adventure that starts and ends in the 'Eternal City' of Rome. Spend the day exploring on your own before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a light meal and evening orientation drive.
Arrival Transfer: Depart Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) at 09:30, 12:30, 15:00
Welcome: Meet your Travel Director at 17:00
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Tiberio Rome
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2 | Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City
Your captivating journey through Rome begins at the Vatican Museums, where you'll join a Local Specialist to admire Michelangelo's magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and his sorrowful Pietà in St. Peter's Basilica. See the enduring symbols of Ancient Rome, including the Circus Maximus and visit the Colosseum, before spending the afternoon at leisure. Soak up the coffee culture in one of Rome's lively piazzas or discover the city's masterpieces in its many museums.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Tiberio Rome
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 | Admire Pompeii and on to Capri
Our Italy travel itinerary continues south towards the ancient city of Pompeii, which remains frozen in time since it was covered in ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius centuries ago. Here, you'll join a Local Specialist who will share insights into the city's tragic history. Cruising across the Bay of Naples next, arrive at the Isle of Capri, where you'll spend the next two nights in picture-perfect surroundings.
Accommodation: Regina Cristina Capri
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 | A Day on the Isle of Capri
Explore the glamour of Capri and see views of the marina on a walking tour with a Local Specialist. Venture to the heart of the island and the legendary piazzetta, where the locals come to people-watch. Spend free time shopping at elegant boutiques or perhaps join an optional experience to explore the rugged coastline and hidden grottos by private motor launch. Tonight, we dine at our hotel.
Accommodation: Regina Cristina Capri
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 | Onwards to Assisi
Sail back across the Mediterranean to Naples and venture north to the historic city of Perugia. Here, you'll discover Italy’s weaving tradition during an impressive MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at our visit to Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti, a TreadRight and JoinTrafalgar Heritage Initiative project. Explore one of the last remaining traditional wooden frame hand-weaving workshops in the country, before continuing to the ancient hilltop town of Assisi where tonight we stay at one of our hotels that overlooks the old town.
Accommodation: Valle di Assisi
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 | Journey to Venice
Join a Local Specialist and visit the Basilica of St. Francis, famous for Giotto's exquisite frescoes and 13th century stained glass windows. Continue north past hilltop medieval villages and through picturesque farming plains towards Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. Enjoy a free evening watching the sunset over the Venetian Lagoon or consider joining an optional experience before retiring at your Stays With Stories hotel, once a beloved home-away-from-home for Romantic poet, Robert Browning.
Accommodation: Albergo Quattro Fontane Lido Venice
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 | Cruise the Canals of Venice
The Winged Lion of Venice is your constant companion as you cruise by private launch to your memorable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience bringing to life the 13th-century tradition of Venetian glassblowing. Watch the talented master craftsmen use the same techniques that have been passed down through the generations, perhaps inspired to buy a souvenir or two to remind you of your visit. Next, you’ll continue on to St. Mark's Square where you’ll view the Basilica, the ornate Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs, so named because of the sound prisoners made as they took one last look at their beloved city from the bridge before meeting their fate. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore what was once the haunt of Casanova and Marco Polo, and you’ll want to relish every second experiencing life in this enchanting city.
Accommodation | Albergo Quattro Fontane Lido Venice
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 | Discover Pisa and the Tuscan Hills
Wondering what's next on our Italy trip itinerary? This morning, travel to Pisa and visit its Field of Miracles to view the famous Leaning Tower before arriving in the spa-resort of Montecatini Terme in Tuscany, your home for the next two nights.
Accommodation: Minerva Palace Montecatini
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 | Off to Renaissance Florence
Explore one of the world's most cultural cities today - the former home of great masters and a testament to the ambitious legacy of the Medici family. Your Local Specialist shares all the sights, including views of the magnificent marble Duomo and Baptistery. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the heart of this flourishing city with its statues and stunning palazzi, then view the Ponte Vecchio. Later, enjoy some free time to stroll around the city and embrace this Renaissance gem. This evening, you'll enjoy a Be My Guest experience with the Callistri family at their borgo for a delicious Italian dinner, olive oil tasting and leisurely walk through their olive groves and lemon orchards.
Accommodation: Minerva Palace Montecatini
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 | Venture to San Gimignano and Rome
Admire the medieval beauty of San Gimignano today, walking to the triangular Piazza della Cisterna, the hub of this historic town. See the extraordinary architecture of this hilltop 'medieval Manhattan', shop for local products or relax with a gelato at a pavement cafe. This evening, celebrate a magnificent Italian adventure with newfound friends at dinner.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Tiberio Rome/Shangri-La Roma (Hotel depends on departure)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 | Arrivederci Rome
After breakfast, say a fond farewell to Italy and prepare to return home after a memorable Italian journey of discovery.
Departure Transfer
Arrive at Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) at 07:00, 09:30
Included Meals: Breakfast
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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