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Venice, Florence & Rome

12 days |  15 days with Sorrento Peninsula extension
12 days |  15 days with Sorrento Peninsula extension
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Three legendary cities, one incredible tour.

Try as you may, it’s impossible to choose a favorite among Venice, Florence, and Rome. Each city is unique in its own right, with distinctive flavors, sights, and sounds. Float along Venice’s meandering canals. Gain new respect for the Renaissance masters in Florence. Walk in the footsteps of the ancients in Rome. And eat like a king (or queen) no matter where you are.

Your tour package includes

  • 10 nights in handpicked hotels
  • 10 breakfasts
  • 3 dinners with beer or wine
  • 4 sightseeing tours
  • Expert Tour Director & local guides
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Included highlights

  • St. Mark's Basilica
  • Florence Duomo
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • World-famous Italian cuisine
  • Orvieto
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Day-by-day itinerary

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Overnight Flight1 night
Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Venice today.

Venice3 nights
Day 2: Arrival in Venice
Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to Italy! Transfer to your hotel and get settled in. Later, meet your group at tonight’s welcome dinner.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Venice
Included meal: Breakfast

Admire historic churches, winding canals, and picture-perfect piazzas on a guided tour of the city known as the Queen of the Adriatic.

  • Step into the iconic St. Mark's Square and enter St. Mark's Basilica.
  • View the stately Doge's Palace, built in the Venetian Gothic style in 1340.
  • Marvel at the Bridge of Sighs, the link between Doge's Palace and the New Prison.
  • See a glassblowing demonstration to learn about the city's most celebrated art.

Enjoy a free afternoon in Venice or add an excursion.

Please note: On some departures travelers may enter St. Mark's Basilica after the sightseeing tour based on ticket time availability.

Gondola Ride: Venice Canal Cruise

From $125 per person

Private Gondola Ride: Canal Cruise for Two

From $225 per person

Day 4: Free day in Venice
Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day in Venice or add an excursion.

Islands of the Venetian Lagoon: Burano & Torcello

From $119 per person

Florence3 nights
Day 5: Transfer to Florence & sightseeing tour
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Cross through the Apennine Mountains on your way to Florence, where you’ll meet a local guide for a tour of the city.

  • View the legendary Florence Cathedral, known as the Duomo.
  • Pass Giotto’s Campanile, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
  • Walk past Piazza della Repubblica to the medieval Ponte Vecchio.
  • Stroll along the Arno River and through the courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery to Piazza della Signoria, center of Florentine life.

Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Day 6: Free day in Florence
Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day in Florence or add an excursion. 

(Please note: Siena & San Gimignano: Tuscan Hilltowns excursion may be offered on day 7 depending on the day of the week.)

Siena & San Gimignano: Tuscan Hilltowns

From $175 per person

Day 7: Free day in Florence
Included meal: Breakfast

Spend another free day in Florence or add excursions. 

(Please note: The Leaning Tower of Pisa and Galleria dell'Accademia Museum excursions may be offered on day 6 depending on the day of the week.)

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

From $145 per person

Accademia Gallery

From $89 per person

Rome4 nights
Day 8: Rome via Orvieto
Included meal: Breakfast

En route to Rome, stop in the Etruscan hilltop city of Orvieto for free time.

  • Hop aboard a funicular to make your ascent to Orvieto.
  • See Orvieto Cathedral, a striking example of Gothic architecture.

Then, continue on to Rome.

Day 9: Sightseeing tour of Rome
Included meal: Breakfast

Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans on a guided tour of the Eternal City.

  • Soak up over 2,000 years of history in Imperial Rome, viewing the Arch of Constantine and the Arch of Titus.
  • Enter the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire.
  • Stop at the ruins of the Forum, once the setting of parades, elections, and trials.
  • Pass by Palatine Hill to see Circus Maximus, the stadium where ancient Romans raced chariots, and the Baths of Caracalla.

Enjoy free time in Rome or add an excursion.

Pasta-Making Class & Dinner

From $175 per person

Day 10: Free day in Rome
Included meal: Breakfast

Spend a free day in Rome or add an excursion. 

(It may be offered on day 11, depending on the day of the week)

Iconic Sights: Vatican City

From $175 per person

Day 11: Free day in Rome
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner

Enjoy another day to explore the city at your leisure or add an excursion. Then, join your group at tonight’s farewell dinner. Tonight, as you dine, you'll be treated to a multi-course traditional Italian meal with a live musical entertainment.

Ancient Rome: St. Paul’s Basilica & the Catacombs

From $125 per person

Flight Home
Day 12: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay to explore Naples.

Extension to Sorrento Peninsula
From its perch high above the Bay of Naples, Sorrento waits to welcome you with its candy-colored villas, beautiful sea views, and food you’ll be talking about for a long time. Continue on with your Tour Director to explore the Sorrento Peninsula, which is just as inviting as it sounds, and uncover history on a tour of Pompeii.
Sorrento Peninsula3 nights
Day 12: Sorrento Peninsula via Pompeii
Included meal: Breakfast

En route to the Sorrento peninsula, stop at Pompeii for a guided walking tour of the city’s ruins.

  • Discover how Roman citizens lived 2,000 years ago, before Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79.
  • View the excavated Roman ruins of theaters, villas, temples, and baths.

Then, continue on to the Sorrento peninsula.

Day 13: Free day on the Sorrento Peninsula
Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day on the Sorrento peninsula or add excursions.

Capri: A Day on the Iconic Island

From $149 per person

Rustic Italy: Farmhouse Dinner & Wine Tasting

From $175 per person

Day 14: Free day on the Sorrento Peninsula
Included meal: Breakfast

Spend a free day on the Sorrento peninsula or add an excursion.

This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.

Scenic Amalfi Coast

From $179 per person

Flight Home
Day 15: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Transfer to the Naples airport to board your flight home.

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4.7 out of 5 stars

Overall rating 4.7 out of 5

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    5 out of 5 stars

    Breathtaking
    5/18/23 by 1st-time traveler Maria

    I took in all that I could. So beautiful! Gloria is a wonderful, beautiful person. I learned so much from having her as our guide.

    5 out of 5 stars

    Great overview of Italy, Well-managed
    11/14/23 by 1st-time traveler Anonymous

    I have never before taken a guided tour, preferring not to be too locked in to a schedule. However, at this stage in life more assistance with baggage handling, transfers, and some details is appreciated. I was attracted to Go Ahead due to the daily personal time to allow my own exploration while re...

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    5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent tour company to deal with.
    11/14/23 by 1st-time traveler Richard

    Having all the best sights to see, hotel accomodations and transportation taken care of is the best way for us to travel. Go Ahead took care of everything. Tour director, driver and the local tour guides were amazing. We couldn't ask for anything more on our trip to Italy. Even the weather was beaut...

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    Hotels, flights & FAQ

    Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.

    Hotels

    We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
    Hotel Riviera
    Hotel Riviera

    This classical hotel is located in on the Venetian island of Lido. Guests enjoy a solarium, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. Nearby, you’ll find the Ve...

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    Corona D'Italia
    Corona D'Italia

    This classic hotel is located in the San Lorenzo neighborhood of Florence. Guests enjoy the on-site coffee house, spacious rooms, and convenient locat...

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    Hotel Nord Nuova Roma
    Hotel Nord Nuova Roma

    This traditional hotel is centrally located in the Esquilino neighborhood in central Rome. Guests enjoy a bar and lounge, fitness center, and rooftop ...

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    Grand Hotel Oriente
    Grand Hotel Oriente

    This modern hotel is located in the historical center of Naples. Guests enjoy a restaurant, a lounge bar, and meeting space. Nearby you’ll find Castel...

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    Flights

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