europe·Multi-day tour·12 days
12-Day Ultimate Italy Guided Group Tour from Rome: Vatican, Capri, Florence and Venice｜12 Cities and 2 Countries｜19 Meals
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Comfortable Stay & Dining: 11-night accommodations and 19 meals
• Guided Tour: Our local expert guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level, to experience the best of Italy
• Capri Exploration: Sailing to Capri and visit the iconic Faraglioni Rocks rising from the Mediterranean Sea
• Explore Florence: Choosing between an art-focused tour to see Michelangelo's David or a food-centered walk to sample Tuscan delicacies
• Venice Visit: Visiting the Doge's Palace with a Local Expert after regular hours, exploring the vast residence without the crowds
• Guided Tour: Our local expert guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level, to experience the best of Italy
• Capri Exploration: Sailing to Capri and visit the iconic Faraglioni Rocks rising from the Mediterranean Sea
• Explore Florence: Choosing between an art-focused tour to see Michelangelo's David or a food-centered walk to sample Tuscan delicacies
• Venice Visit: Visiting the Doge's Palace with a Local Expert after regular hours, exploring the vast residence without the crowds
12 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Rome
Buongiorno Rome!
2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City.
Begin your Italy luxury tour journeying to your luxurious hotel by private chauffeur. Tonight, enjoy the ambience of the Eternal City strolling through cobbled streets before dining on fine Italian cuisine beneath the gaze of the Pantheon.
【Exceptional Dining】
Rome Welcome Dinner by the Pantheon
As night falls, delight in the romance of the Eternal City before gathering for a delicious dinner of Italian cuisine and wine, near Rome's famous Pantheon. Watch the world go by as you savor a meal with new friends.
Pantheon
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento - 2
Day 2 — Rome - Vatican City - Rome
Rome and the Vatican
Explore the Eternal City and Vatican Museums with the guidance of a Local Expert. Admire magnificent frescos and unlock religious history before crossing the Tiber to view the mighty Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
【Curated Experiences】
Rome Walking Tour
Every side street has something to offer, as you'll see on a guided exploration of the hidden sites of Rome with your knowledgeable Local Expert. Discover more culture and art in this living masterpiece.
Explore the Vatican Museums with a Local Expert
Enter the Vatican Museums and visit the Sistine Chapel on a tour with your Local Expert. Be awed by the frescoes that adorn the walls and roof, painted by masters such as Michelangelo, Botticelli and Ghirlandaio.
Vatican Museums
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento - 3
Day 3 — Rome - Pompeii - Capri
Pompeii and the Isle of Capri / Sorrento
At the foot of Mount Vesuvius, your Local Expert paints a vivid picture of the past at the ruins of Pompei. Journey south through dramatic coastal scenery and lemon groves to your luxurious hotel in Capri or Sorrento (date dependent) and enjoy an elegant dinner of local specialties.
【Curated Experiences】
Pompeii City Tour
Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century, when a volcanic eruption engulfed the streets. Hear more about the lavish lives the locals lived and visit well-preserved ruins of baths and local shops.
Capri Open-Top Taxi
Arrive in style for your overnight stay as the jet-set do, traveling to your luxurious Capri hotel by open-top taxi. Don’t forget your headscarf or hat and sunglasses so passersby can speculate about the visiting VIP.
Pompei
Capri
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Quisisana Hotel - 4
Day 4 — Capri
Explore the Isle of Dreams
For guests staying in Capri, indulge in a Relaxed Start. A private cruise shows off Capri’s dramatic coastline as you wind your way into hidden coves and visit the White Grotto. Enjoy a ride on the historic funicular to admire breathtaking scenery before strolling through the famous Piazzetta. Dine in style at Michelin-starred restaurant Le Monzù.
【Curated Experiences】
Capri Private Cruise
Embark on a private cruise that takes you around the dramatic coast of Capri to seek out hidden coves and grottos that few get to see. The White Grotto is a dazzling sight with the stalactites that dangle over its entrance.
【Exceptional Dining】
Isle of Capri Lemon Granita Tasting
After your morning cruise, cool off from the Mediterranean sun with a refreshing local beverage, the lemon granita. Freshly made with sweet local lemons, this tasty drink will add zing to your day before more exploring.
Capri Lunch at Michelin-starred Le Monzù
Savor Mediterranean flavors in perfect Caprese style, created with passion from fresh, local produce at Michelin-starred Le Monzù restaurant.Capri
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Quisisana Hotel - 5
Day 5 — Capri - Assisi - Perugia
Umbria, Assisi and Perugia
Journey through vineyards and olive groves discovering Umbria and personalize your day. View the 28 incredible frescos of the Basilica of St. Francis with a local historian. Or, with the help of your local gourmand, learn the roots of Umbrian cuisine and taste heavenly flavors including local olive oils and truffle-infused cured meats. Tonight stay in the heart of Perugia's medieval town.
【Personalize Your Day】
Today you can select your choice of the below experiences. Your Travel Concierge will discuss and confirm your preference on trip.
Assisi Basilica of St. Francis Visit
Join a Local Expert for a guided visit to the imposing Basilica of St. Francis.
Umbrian Flavors Tasting
Treat your palate as you sample Umbrian specialties at an exclusive tasting experience. Sample fine wines, olive oil, local cheese, and truffle infused delicacies.
Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Brufani - 6
Day 6 — Perugia - San Gimignano - Florence
San Gimignano and Tuscany
Fourth-generation weaver Marta shares the art of medieval Umbrian tradition of loom-weaving on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Delight in a private wine tasting tour with the owners of Guardastelle Estate and lunch surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards. Indulge in sensational gelato with World Champion Gelato maestro, Sergio Dondoli.
【Curated Experiences】
Meet Artisanal Hand Weavers in Perugia
Meet Marta, fourth-generation weaver and recipient of a TreadRight Foundation grant at Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti. Discover how she and her weavers are preserving the medieval Umbrian tradition of loom-weaving at their artisanal workshop and sharing their own piece of a colorful history. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience Marta and her students help to safeguard the unique patterns while contributing to the protection of Umbria’s cultural heritage. The workshop is owned by women and actively empowers women and girls through its education and training programs.
San Gimignano Orientation
Visit this small hillside city and find out why it's called the 'medieval Manhattan of Italy'. Enter the exquisite Porta San Giovanni, the main city gate, that has stood the test of time since the 13th century. Explore well-preserved streets and beautiful ceramic stores.
【Exceptional Dining】
San Gimignano Ice-Cream Tasting
Get a taste of magnificence in gelato form. Ascend serpentine alleyways to the artisan ice cream parlor of World Champion Gelato maestro, Sergio Dondoli, for a taste of his creamiest treats. It may be difficult to leave.
Guardastelle Visit with Wine Tasting and Lunch
Explore Guardastelle with a wine expert to learn about the various grape varieties and visit the ancient cellars, where you will enjoy a wine tasting. Afterwards, indulge in a lunch of Tuscan specialties and beautiful views of the rolling hills and vineyards.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Montebello Splendid - 7
Day 7 — Florence
Renaissance Florence
Personalize your morning in Florence with an art or gourmet exploration. Join an art historian to explore Renaissance Florence in the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David, or explore markets and gourmet stores with a local food expert, illuminating Florentine specialties. Take a fascinating foraging trip for the region's aromatic truffles guided by an expert truffle dog. Dine on regional dishes including 'Fiorentina' — Tuscan steak seasoned and grilled to perfection — over dinner at a Tuscan Villa.
【Exceptional Dining】
Florence Restaurant Dinner
Enjoy dinner in an elegant Florentine villa, where you'll dine on regional dishes including the famous local specialty 'Fiorentina' - a Tuscan beef steak, seasoned and grilled to perfection.
【Personalize Your Day】
Today you can select your choice of the below experiences. Your Travel Concierge will discuss and confirm your preference on trip.
Florence Accademia Museum Visit and Walking Tour
Join an art historian to immerse yourself in Renaissance Florence. Visit the Accademia Museum and marvel at the statue of David, a Michelangelo masterpiece. See the impressive trio of the Duomo, Bell Tower and Baptistery before arriving to Piazza della Signoria, traditionally the political heart of the city.
Florence Food Walk with Local Foodie
Join a local foodie and get to know Florence one bite at a time on your walking tour. Learn about Florentine specialties and sample a selection of gourmet highlights.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Hotel Montebello Splendid - 8
Day 8 — Florence - Pisa - Florence
Tuscan Cuisine and Pisa
Savor a Relaxed Start before exploring a former hunting lodge built in the 1200s by the Medici family. Using produce from the estate's vegetable and herb garden, do as the locals do, learning from a professional Italian chef how to roll pasta by hand. Sample the fruits of your labor accompanied by some of the estate's exquisite wines. In Pisa, marvel at the gravity-defying tower, Duomo and baptistery with a Local Historian.
【Curated Experiences】
Tuscan Lunch and Cooking Class with Italian Chef
Immerse yourself in the culture of Tuscan food with a hands-on cooking class in the former hunting lodge of the Medici family. Source fresh ingredients from the blooming garden and learn how to roll your own fresh pasta with a professional Italian chef. With a perfect balance of organic farming practices, hand picking and a respect for the landscape and environment, we take great pride in partnering with this sustainable supplier for this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Pisa City Tour
Accompanied by your Local Expert, marvel at the gravity-defying Leaning Tower of Pisa and see the Duomo and baptistery.Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Hotel Montebello Splendid - 9
Day 9 — Florence - Cinque Terre - Rapallo
Exploring the Cinque Terre
At the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre, join your Local Expert and visit the cliffside towns of Manarola and Monterosso. Here, colorful houses perched upon steep, rugged coastline overlook the sparkling Mediterranean. Reach Rapallo for your stay at your luxurious hotel.
【Curated Experiences】
Visit the Fishing Village of Manarola
Experience some of the most awe-inspiring coastal scenery on earth at the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre. Join your Local Expert and discover charming Manarola, a picturesque fishing village, before traveling by train to the historic and colorful resort town of Rapallo.
Cinque Terre
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Excelsior Palace Hotel - 10
Day 10 — Rapallo - Venice
Venice and the Doge’s Palace
Cross the fertile plains of the River Po and arrive by water taxi. Cruise the elegant Grand Canal to view the luxurious palaces before sitting back in a classic gondola to ride through the quieter, hidden canals. Step behind the velvet ropes as you enter the Doge's Palace for an after-hours tour guided by a local art historian.
【Curated Experiences】
Venice Arrival by Private Water Taxi
Take a private water taxi along the Grand Canal to make an elegant arrival at your luxurious hotel, which sits right by the water’s edge. Soak up the romance of this enchanting city as you experience a relaxing journey on the water.
Cruise the Grand Canal in Venice
Enjoy a private cruise of Venice's Grand Canal, admire historical palaces, eastern architecture and daily Venetian life from your private water taxi cruising through the most famous of Venice's canals.
After-hours Tour of Doge's Palace in Venice
Triumphantly enter the Doge's Palace as a guardian permits only you and your traveling companions to enter for an after-hours tour. Discover the art, culture and history of the Venetian Republic in a small, intimate group.
Grand Canal
Doge's Palace
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice - 11
Day 11 — Venice
The Magic of Venice
Unlock the centuries-old craft of glassblowing and join a Local Expert to explore the hidden lanes of Venice, learning the secrets of its past and present. Delight in a celebratory evening of local delicacies this evening.
【Curated Experiences】
Venice Glassblowing Demonstration
Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing at a long-standing arts center, where you can see the artisans create singular works of beautiful art. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience discover more about this incredible craft that has been part of Venetian culture for several centuries. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft.
Venice Gondola Ride
Let yourself be swept away by romance with a ride on a traditional gondola through the canals of Venice. See hidden corners of the city and soak up the atmosphere while being serenaded by your gondolier.
Venice City Tour
Join your Local Expert for an enriching exploration of the many wondrous secrets of Venice. Get an insider's perspective on what it is like to live in this unique city.
【Exceptional Dining】
Venice Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant
Enjoy a traditional Venetian meal in a local restaurant.
【Personalize Your Day】
Today you can select your choice of the below experiences. Your Travel Concierge will discuss and confirm your preference on trip.
Hidden Venice Walking Tour
Join a Local Expert to uncover the secrets of Hidden Venice. Wander through its peaceful streets and gain insight into what it is really like to live in this unique city.
Explore the Jewish Ghetto
Join a Local Expert to explore the Jewish Ghetto, one of the world's oldest Jewish quarters, steeped in history. It stands as a testament to resilience, community, and heritage, offering a glimpse into the lives of its past inhabitants. Wander through its narrow streets and discover the enduring legacy of this unique Venetian neighborhood.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice - 12
Day 12 — Venice
Arrivederci Venice
Your Italian voyage ends in style, with a private boat ride to Venice’s Marco Polo Airport.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Your Travel Concierge: Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- English Guides: In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
- In-Room Porterage: Included at all hotels.
- Taxes & Tipping: Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- Meals & Dining: Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- Complimentary Room Service: On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Wi-Fi: Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
Not included
- Any items and matters not referred to above, including, airfares to and from your destination, air-related taxes and fees (except where specified).
- Additional fees charged by airlines such as checked and/or excess baggage, seat selections and any other services.
- Passport and visa fees, insurances of all kinds, gratuities to Traveling Concierge, Local Specialists, Motorcoach Drivers and other; laundry; phone calls; minibar; beverages and meals not detailed in the itinerary.
- All items of a personal nature.
- Additional taxes and surcharges may be collected by foreign governmental and non-governmental entities.
- Additional/optional experiences are available on your trip and can be purchased for an extra charge during your trip.
- The price does not cover costs and expenses, including your return home. If you leave the trip whether of your own volition, our decision to terminate your participation based on your behavior that in our view does or has the potential to harm the safety of yourself or others or the general enjoyment of others, due to illness, action by any government or other reason.
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 3 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 4–31 days before | 20% | Cancellation Made Within 4 days to 31 days prior to departure, Refund 20% of total purchase amount |
| 33–92 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 33 days to 92 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 93+ days before | 350% | Cancellation Made 93 or more days prior to departure, only $350 charge handling fee by person |
Read the full cancellation terms
• No matter when you cancel, USD75.00 plus airline charges are required.
• If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by this cancelation (such as a double room to Single, or Triple to double room), charges for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining party.
• If you fails to join the trip on the day of departure, cancelation fees will be 100% (unless you notifies us of the delay and joins the trip later at their own expense).
• Cancelation fees and charges will include any amounts that we have paid or have contractually committed to pay to third parties to deliver your travel arrangements which we cannot reasonably recover (for example payments made or due to airlines and hotels). Any payments we have made to third parties will only be refunded to you once we have deducted the above cancelation fees and charges and once we have actually recovered the amounts from the third parties.
• If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change caused by this cancelation (such as a double room to Single, or Triple to double room), charges for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining party.
• If you fails to join the trip on the day of departure, cancelation fees will be 100% (unless you notifies us of the delay and joins the trip later at their own expense).
• Cancelation fees and charges will include any amounts that we have paid or have contractually committed to pay to third parties to deliver your travel arrangements which we cannot reasonably recover (for example payments made or due to airlines and hotels). Any payments we have made to third parties will only be refunded to you once we have deducted the above cancelation fees and charges and once we have actually recovered the amounts from the third parties.
Important info
Special notes
- VIP Door to Door: The VIP door-to-door transfer service is available for guests traveling in a party of three or less. Private door-to-door transfers are limited from/to one address within a 50 miles radius of an international airport within the USA and includes the gratuity for the driver with 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag per person permitted. No additional stops and/or drop offs are permitted. All Private door-to-door transfers are subject to availability and must be confirmed at time of booking. If Private door-to-door transfers cannot be provided, a credit will be applied to the booking.
- Transfers: Complimentary VIP arrival and departure transfers are available on the first/last day of the itinerary or with pre/post accommodation. They are VIP in that they are timed to meet guest flights. They are not private and transfers may be scheduled to transfer a number of guests at the same time should they be arriving at a similar time. （Regarding the transfers, they are private VIP transfers that are arranged when the guests flight information is provided to our team. There is no scheduled departure and they need to be scheduled as least 21 days prior to departure. Once confirmed, the transfer times will be displayed in the guests documents.）
- Porterage: Luggage handling of one suitcase per person, at each guided vacation hotel and porter service at airports for intra-air inclusive guided vacations, is included in the price except in Australia and New Zealand where no porter services are provided at airports.
- Luggage Allowances: Due to limited motorcoach capacity, a single bag is allowed with dimensions no more than 77.5cm (30.5in) x 56cm (22in) x 32cm (12.5in) and weight not exceeding 50 lbs. (23kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 30cm (12in) x 28cm (11in) x 14cm (6in) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Carry-on with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments or under seats and therefore, cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage.
- Passports, Visas and other Entry/Exit Requirements: *All guests must be in possession of a machine-readable passport valid for 6 months after their trip return date along with applicable visas. Due to government imposed security/ immigration measures, passport and emergency contact information is required for all guests prior to the release of travel documents. *It is the guest’s sole responsibility to secure and/or pay for any and all visas, or Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs), affidavits, vaccinations, etc. that are required in order to be permitted entry into each destination. In some countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) fees and/or departure taxes/exit fees which will be collected at the airports upon entry/departure by local government authorities. *You should check with your Travel Agent or Consular Service for information regarding necessary visa and travel documentation for your entire trip. Where possible we strongly recommend obtaining any required visa or documentation prior to departure. Obtaining documentation while traveling can be a time-consuming process and some countries will not issue documentation at the border. For some countries an invitation letter is required from the Ground Handler to send along with the visa application.*Please note that entry to any country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete. The Provider will require full passport information (full name, date of birth, passport number, Nationality, issue and expiry dates) prior to final payment.
- Minimum Numbers: Some trips are based on a minimum number of persons traveling. If a trip fails to satisfy minimum numbers, the trip may be canceled or rescheduled. We will advise you at least 32 days prior to the trip's scheduled commencement. If you do not accept the rescheduled trip, then we will pay you a full refund.
- Security: Security is a major concern to all of us and the situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various governments, may at times necessitate changes to the accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancelation. You must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that may experience security difficulties and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.
- Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is highly recommended for all guests covering all applicable dates of travel with the Provider. This insurance should cover: trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. The choice of insurer is yours.
- Force Majeure: Force Majeure Event means any event or circumstance beyond the control of the Provider, including but not limited to: (a) an act of god (such as earthquake, flood, fire, explosion, landslide, lightning, action of the elements, force of nature, washout, typhoon, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami, storm or storm warning or natural disaster); (b) industrial disputes, work ban or other labour dispute or difficulty; (c) acts of terrorism, political unrest, war or threat of war, riots or civil strife; (d) failure or delays to scheduled transportation and the closure of airports or ports; (e) pandemic, epidemic or health risk; (f) governmental and administrative actions (including closure of borders and travel warnings and restrictions).
- UNITED KINGDOM: Traveling to the UK & Northern Ireland after January 8, 2025? A new Electronic Travel Authorization ETA is required for entry and transit, if you need to go through border control. For more details and to apply for the ETA, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
*Prices are per person, based on two persons sharing a room with private bath or shower.
*Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms; however, on some occasions, rooms with one double bed may be the only option available. These rooms will be allocated to solo travelers and couples first; other rooms may feature a single bed and rollaway bed, murphy bed or sleeper sofa.
*Special room requests (adjacent, connecting or lower-floor rooms, as examples) must be made at time of booking. Special room requests are not guaranteed and are based on availability at time of check-in. Many hotels, lodges and luxury tented camps are 100% smoke-free, including all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms and public spaces. Smoking in a non-smoking room will result in a fine.
*Substitute accommodation may be used sometimes. We try to use those of similar standard. If the standard of accommodation is materially lower, we will refund you the reduction in value. Please note that hotel room sizes, standards, facilities and services provided may vary from country to country and region to region and are often local in style and may not have air-conditioning. Accommodations outside of the USA may not be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and may not have wheelchair accessibility.
*Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms; however, on some occasions, rooms with one double bed may be the only option available. These rooms will be allocated to solo travelers and couples first; other rooms may feature a single bed and rollaway bed, murphy bed or sleeper sofa.
*Special room requests (adjacent, connecting or lower-floor rooms, as examples) must be made at time of booking. Special room requests are not guaranteed and are based on availability at time of check-in. Many hotels, lodges and luxury tented camps are 100% smoke-free, including all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms and public spaces. Smoking in a non-smoking room will result in a fine.
*Substitute accommodation may be used sometimes. We try to use those of similar standard. If the standard of accommodation is materially lower, we will refund you the reduction in value. Please note that hotel room sizes, standards, facilities and services provided may vary from country to country and region to region and are often local in style and may not have air-conditioning. Accommodations outside of the USA may not be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and may not have wheelchair accessibility.
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