Your magical tour of Italy will lead you through six of Italy’s most beautiful, historic, and memorable cities. you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and lifestyle Italy is known for as you explore ancient cathedrals and cities of ruin, thriving economies and majestic and romantic vistas. Renowned for its embrace of la dolce vita, your sojourn in Italy will introduce you to the way life should be.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Lake Como

Board an overnight flight to Italy.

Day 2 - Milan

Touch down in Milan, where a Go Ahead representative greets you and escorts you to your hotel. Meet the rest of your group at tonight’s dinner. 
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Lake Como

Admire spectacular lake views from the elaborate gardens of an 18th-century Italian villa on our morning visit to Villa Carlotta (seasonal; in the off-season, a funicular ride to Brunate may be offered instead). The most popular attraction by Lake Como, the villa contains a copy of Canova’s Cupid and Psyche. Then your Tour Director introduces you to the sights and main square of Como before a free afternoon for shopping and discovering this scenic area. This evening, opt for our Lake Como Cruise excursion.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Villa Carlotta

$75 CAD

Lake Como Cruise This excursion begins with a scenic cruise of Lake Como. Here you’ll see some of Italy’s most genteel estates set amid splendid gardens with flowering paths. This unforgettable cruise up the lake takes you past charming lake towns to visit lovely Bellagio. Please note: Departure time for this excursion depends on the season and is offered March through October.

Day 4 - Milan

Return to Milan today for a guided tour of the city best known for opera and fashion. Discover the city’s artistic and historic legacy with visits to attractions like Milan’s Duomo, one of the largest churches in the world. You’ll also visit the precincts of Castello Sforza, an imposing Renaissance castle. Then continue on to Venice in time for this evening’s included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 5 - Venice

Experience the romance of “La Serenissima” during this morning’s guided sightseeing tour. Visit the Doges’ Palace, once the political heart of this powerful maritime empire. Continue on to view the 900-year-old Basilica of St. Mark, a rich mosaic of Byzantine, Romanesque and Islamic influences entombing the remains of St. Mark the Evangelist. This afternoon, consider joining an optional gondola ride on the canals, complete with music.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Doges’ Palace

$65 CAD

Gondola Ride with Music Gliding along the canals aboard a black gondola is a timeless and romantic tradition. This memorable excursion includes a scenic gondola ride with music. Please note: A private two-person gondola ride is available for an additional $100 per person. Advanced reservations are required.

Day 6 - Florence

Make your way south to Florence, passing through Bologna, a hidden gem of Italy known for its pasta, mortadella sausage and for being the location of the oldest university in Europe. Take a sightseeing tour of Bologna with an expert local guide. Arrive later in the Tuscan city of Florence, center of the Renaissance. Dinner is included in Florence this evening.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 7 - Florence

Guided sightseeing of Florence introduces you to the city’s Renaissance splendor. Marvel at Brunelleschi’s masterpiece—Florence’s massive pink, white and green Duomo, with the adjacent Campanile by Giotto. You’ll also see the gold Baptistery doors of Ghiberti. Then discover the church of Santa Croce, where the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo, as well as the Dante Memorial are displayed. This evening, attend an optional dinner in the nearby Etruscan hill town of Fiesole. Enjoy a drive through the town and take in the lights and landscapes of this quintessential Italian village.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Chiesdli di Santa Croce

$59 CAD

Dinner in Fiesole Explore Fiesole, a hill town which features panoramic views of Florence. It was also where Leonardo da Vinci experimented with his "flying machine."

Day 8 - Florence

During free time in Florence, choose to admire the world’s finest collection of Renaissance art at the Uffizi Gallery. Stroll through parks along the romantic Arno River. Take time to view Michelangelo’s early masterpiece, the sublime statue of David, sculpted when the artist was 26 years old. You could also join an optional excursion into the Tuscan countryside villages of Siena and San Gimignano. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s finest wines. Admire Siena’s cathedral and famed Campo before continuing on to San Gimignano, where you might choose to visit the Palazzo del Popolo or the Citadel.
Included meals: breakfast

$105 CAD

Siena & San Gimignano In Siena, a local guide shows you the city’s marble cathedral and stunningly adorned baptistery, as well as the famous Campo. Next, journey through the countryside to the town of San Gimignano with its unusual skyline of huge, medieval towers. End today’s excursion with a sampling of the region’s finest wines. Please note: This excursion involves extensive walking.

Day 9 - Assisi

Drive through spectacular Umbria to hillside Assisi, birthplace of both St. Francis and St. Clare. Visit Assisi’s Lower and Upper Basilicas, whose most magnificent feature is the Giotto frescoes depicting the life of St. Francis. Dinner is included tonight in Assisi.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Upper and Lower Basilicas

Day 10 - Perugia

Spend the day at your leisure in the town of Assisi or join an optional excursion to the city of Perugia, located in the heart of the Umbrian region and known for its fine chocolate.  
Included meals: breakfast

$75 CAD

Perugia Travel to Perugia, the hub of the Umbrian region. A local guide introduces you to the vibrant streets and landmarks of this enticing medieval city.

Day 11 - Sorrento

Travel to Pompeii, one of the world’s best archaeological sites, for a guided tour of the ruins. Discover how Roman citizens lived 2,000 years ago, before Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, preserving the town of Pompeii in a flood of volcanic ash. View the excavated ruins of theaters, villas, temples and baths. Pompeii is located near the idyllic Bay of Naples, known for its expansive views of the area’s islands, capes and nearby Mount Vesuvius. Then continue on to Sorrento, an enchanting resort town. Dinner is included tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Pompeii ruins

Day 12 - Sorrento

Exalt in the sun-kissed seabreezes of Sorrento with a free day today. Meander the charming streets and find a cafe to sip cappucino or limoncello as you watch the world go by. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Capri, the “Island of Dreams,” where both Roman emperors and Hollywood starlets once vacationed. Here, you can explore the island, ride to its peak by funicular or indulge in a boat ride around the island (weather permitting). Tonight, opt for an evening of mouth-watering cuisine and traditional dancing at our
Tarantella Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast

$105 CAD

Capri Travel by ferry across the blue Mediterranean to the fabled Isle of Capri, a beloved resort since ancient Roman times. Weather permitting, you’ll enjoy a mini-cruise around the island. Later, discover the allure of Capri’s stunning beaches. If weather permits a mini-cruise, you’ll travel to the village of Anacapri, which offers stunning views of the surrounding scenery.

$79 CAD

Tarantella Dinner Tarantella dancing is a centuries-old folk tradition in this part of Italy. Tarantella is the Italian word for tarantula, and the frenzied steps of the dance are said to be designed for sweating out the poison if one is bitten by a tarantula.Savor a locally prepared dinner at the Teatro Tasso, then watch a live performance.

Day 13 - Rome

Travel to Rome this morning and check in to your hotel. Then follow in the footsteps of Caesar during your guided tour of Rome. Highlights include photo stops outside the Colosseum, where 50,000 spectators cheered gladiators to victory, and the ruins of the Forum Romanum, from which the Caesars ruled their vast empire. Tonight, join one of our most popular optional excursions, Dinner with Tenors.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Colosseum

$79 CAD

Dinner with Tenors End your day with a delicious four-course dinner in the heart of Rome. While you dine on a savory meal, you’ll be entertained by talented singers performing some of opera’s most beloved masterpieces.

Day 14 - Rome

Today’s guided tour takes you into the world’s smallest state, Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums and the enormous St. Peter’s Basilica, the same cathedral in which the pope celebrates Mass. Treasures loom at every turn from Bernini’s magnificent staircase (ceremonial entrance to the Vatican Palace) to Michelangelo’s Pietà. Next, visit another timeless Roman classic: the Sistine Chapel, painted with Michelangelo’s captivating frescoes depicting the history of humankind. This afternoon, you might join an optional excursion into the ancient catacombs, where persecuted Christians once buried their popes and saints, and a visit to the Basilica of St. Paul. Dinner is included tonight in Rome.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel

$65 CAD

Catacombs Descend into Rome’s ancient catacombs, underground labyrinths where 2nd-century Christians buried their dead, including saints and popes. A local guide leads you through burial chambers decorated with some of the earliest Christian symbols and artwork for an unforgettable glimpse into a fascinating period in history. You’ll also visit St. Paul’s Cathedral. Please note: This excursion involves extensive walking.

Day 15 - Rome

Prolong your stay in Rome on our tour extension. Otherwise, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast

(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)