Classic Italy Small Group Journey

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you meet your tour director and fellow travelers at 6:30 pm at the bar of your hotel. After a short briefing, walk to a nearby restaurant and enjoy a tasty welcome dinner. (D)Accommodation at Hotel Dei Mellini, Hotel Savoy or Hotel Londra & Cargill

After breakfast, meet your assistant at your hotel and walk to Piazza Navona where you will start your exploration of the heart of Rome. See the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and the Baroque quarter. After some free time for lunch, you will be transferred to the Vatican for a guided visit. In the evening, consider joining an optional Roman dinner with a sunset walking tour. (B)Accommodation at Hotel Dei Mellini, Hotel Savoy or Hotel Londra & Cargill

After breakfast, meet your tour guide and depart for Florence. Enjoy a magnificent drive through the Tuscan countryside before reaching Siena, probably Italy's loveliest medieval city. Upon arrival, enjoy a “farmer’s lunch” including local cheese, salami and a wine tasting. After lunch, you will have free time to explore Siena on your own before you depart for Florence. En route, stop at a vineyard in Chianti for a wine tasting. (B,L)Accommodation at the Grand Hotel Cavour, Hotel Palazzo Castri 1874 or Hotel Villa Olmi Firenze

You have a free day to explore Florence. Consider joining one of the many optional tours available, such as a tour to Cinque Terre or Pisa. (B)Accommodation at the Grand Hotel Cavour, Hotel Palazzo Castri 1874 or Hotel Villa Olmi Firenze

After breakfast, start your exploration of Florence from a lesser known and more picturesque side of the city. Visit the fresh market of San Lorenzo where it is possible to find food arriving fresh every day from the Tuscan countryside. It will be a great opportunity to taste many varieties of cheese, fruits, vegetables, breads... After some free time for lunch, meet your tour guide at your hotel to explore the heart of the town. Visit Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio (from outside), the cathedral with Giotto's bell tower (from outside), and the Ponte Vecchio. Finally, visit the Accademia and see Michelangelo's masterpiece - the statue of David. In the evening, consider joining an optional Tuscan dinner with a sunset walking tour. (B)Accommodation at the Grand Hotel Cavour, Hotel Palazzo Castri 1874 or Hotel Villa Olmi Firenze

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Florence train station to board your high-speed train to Venice. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, explore this magical city on your own or join one of the optional tours available. (B)Accommodation at the Hotel Palazzo Selvadego or the Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli

In the morning, join a walking tour of Venice visiting St Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal. Consider taking an optional gondola ride at the end of the tour. In the evening, join a leisurely sunset walk before you enjoy a Venetian farewell dinner. (B,D)Accommodation at the Hotel Palazzo Selvadego or the Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Venice airport for your return flight home. (B)