11-Day Escorted Italy Tour

Venice • Florence • Assisi • Rome • Naples • Pompeii

Explore Italy’s most iconic cities on a perfectly curated escorted tour featuring Renaissance masterpieces, ancient Roman wonders, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Tuscany wine tasting, and the breathtaking Bay of Naples.

DAY 1, Sunday – Depart for Italy

Board your overnight flight to Italy and prepare to experience centuries of art, history, cuisine, and culture. Your unforgettable Italian journey begins.

DAY 2, Monday – Arrive in Venice

Welcome to Venice, Italy’s most romantic and magical city, built on over 100 islands and connected by 400 bridges. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy time at leisure to soak in the charm of winding canals and historic piazzas.

At approximately 6 PM, meet your Tour Manager for an orientation meeting followed by a welcome dinner — the perfect introduction to authentic Italian cuisine.

Travel Tip: We recommend selecting flights arriving no later than 4 PM.

Overnight: Venice
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Tuesday – Venice City Tour & Murano Island

Your discovery of Venice begins with a scenic boat ride to Murano, world-famous for its vibrant handcrafted glass. Visit a traditional glass factory and witness master artisans demonstrate the centuries-old art of glassblowing.

Return to the main island for a guided walking tour through Venice’s maze of narrow alleyways and charming bridges. Arrive at the magnificent St. Mark’s Square, where you’ll view:

• Bridge of Sighs

• Doge’s Palace

• Basilica di San Marco

The basilica’s dazzling gold mosaics reflect a stunning fusion of Byzantine, Roman, and Venetian architecture.

Afternoon at leisure or enhance your experience with an unforgettable:

Optional: Gondola Ride through Venice’s romantic canals

Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Wednesday – Tuscany Wine Experience & Pisa en Route to Florence

Depart Venice and travel through the golden rolling hills of Tuscany, dotted with olive groves and cypress trees. Visit a traditional Tuscan countryside farm for a wine tasting experience paired with regional specialties — a true taste of Italy.

Continue to Pisa to explore the magnificent Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. This architectural masterpiece blends Romanesque and Gothic styles in one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks.

Arrive in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Thursday – Florence City Tour

Explore Florence’s historic center on a guided walking tour. Marvel at:

• The magnificent Florence Cathedral with Brunelleschi’s dome

• The Baptistery’s “Gates of Paradise” by Ghiberti

• Giotto’s Bell Tower

• Signoria Square and Palazzo Vecchio

• The legendary Ponte Vecchio

Spend your afternoon at leisure discovering Florence’s artisan shops, cafés, and world-class art.

Optional Evening Experience: Dinner at a Tuscan countryside restaurant with wine and live entertainment.

Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Friday – Assisi & Rome

Journey to the medieval hilltop town of Assisi in Umbria. Enjoy a guided walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, best known as the birthplace of St. Francis.

Visit the 13th-century Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi, home to sacred relics and Giotto’s celebrated frescoes.

For departures between February 22 and March 8, the visit will be replaced with the Basilica of St. Claire.

Continue to Rome — the Eternal City built on seven hills. Dinner together this evening.

Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7, Saturday – Free Day in Rome

Enjoy a day at leisure in Rome. Explore independently or join the optional afternoon walking tour featuring:

• The Spanish Steps

• The legendary Trevi Fountain

• The exterior of the Pantheon

• The Baroque masterpiece Piazza Navona

For February 22 departure, this optional tour operates on Day 8.

Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Sunday – Ancient Rome Tour

Step back nearly 2,000 years on a guided exploration of Ancient Rome.

Walk through the Roman Forum, the original heart of the Roman Empire. View the Arch of Constantine and the exterior of the mighty Colosseum, once seating over 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests.

Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring Rome’s endless treasures.

For February 22 departure, this tour operates on Day 7.

Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9, Monday – Naples City Tour

Travel south toward Naples. En route, view the historic Abbey of Montecassino (weather permitting), rebuilt after WWII.

As you approach the Bay of Naples, admire breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius.

Upon arrival, explore Naples’ UNESCO-listed historic center filled with grand churches, lively piazzas, and artisan shops.

Overnight: Naples
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10, Tuesday – Pompeii & Farewell Dinner

Travel along the Bay of Naples toward the ancient city of Pompeii, preserved under volcanic ash for nearly 2,000 years.

Walk along original Roman streets and view remarkably preserved temples, homes, and plaster casts of residents frozen in time.

Return to Naples and enjoy a special farewell dinner with your Tour Manager.

Overnight: Naples
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 11, Wednesday – Depart Italy

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, taking with you unforgettable memories of Venice’s canals, Florence’s Renaissance art, Rome’s ancient wonders, and the stunning Bay of Naples.

Meals: Breakfast

Escorted Italy Tour Package Includes

✔ Round-trip flights: New York – Venice / Naples – New York
✔ 9 nights First-Class hotel accommodations
✔ 12 meals: 9 breakfasts & 3 dinners
✔ Tuscany wine tasting experience
✔ Guided sightseeing with licensed local guides
✔ Entrance fees per itinerary
✔ English-speaking Tour Manager throughout
✔ Air-conditioned motor coach transportation
✔ Wireless audio headsets
✔ Hotel porterage
✔ Tips for included services