ITALY BY TRAIN: Best of Italy

Upon arrival at Milano airport, transfer to your hotel. After checking in you are free to relax. Overnight in Milano.

Breakfast and half day free to explore Milano on your own. In the afternoon a guided walking tour of the city (no entries) with which you can admire the beauties of the city: Palazzo Sforzesco, the Duomo – the world famous Cathedral, La Scala, The Gallery, etc. Overnight in Milano.

After breakfast, at the indicated time, meet your transfer and head to the train station to catch the high-speed train to Venice. Arrival in Venice and check-in at the hotel. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Venice.

Morning guided walking tour (no entries) of this unique city. You will see the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Venice.

* Optional Gondola Ride Experience excursion: One of the most well-known characteristics of Venice are its historic gondolas. You can be a part of this legacy! Experience an unforgettable gondola ride through the charming waterways of Venice including the iconic Grand Canal. The quintessential Venetian experience! Note: Please note that it is a shared gondola (up to five people for each one) so you might have to share it with other people.

** Optional Half-Day Murano and Burano excursion: Discover the most beautiful islands in Venice, enjoying the enchanting scenery of the Venetian lagoon. The tour includes two stops to visit Murano and Burano and discover their typical artisan products: the centuries-old glass processing in Murano, the fine lace in Burano. Enjoy the original colorful buildings as you tour this enchanting area.

After breakfast, at the indicated time, meet your transfer and head to the train station to catch the high-speed train to Florence. Arrival in Florence and check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Florence.

After breakfast, a guided sightseeing tour of Florence (no entries) -, the cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, and the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery housing the “David” by Michelangelo. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing or shopping. Overnight in Florence.

* Optional Half-Day Tour to Pisa & The Leaning Tower: No trip to Italy is complete without a photo at the iconic leaning tower, so don't miss your chance to take a day trip to Pisa! Enjoy a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli and its monuments and visit the spectacular Pisa Cathedral before spending time at the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa, learning all about the history of this University city along the way.

After breakfast, at the indicated time, meet your transfer and head to the train station to catch the high-speed train to Rome. Arrival in Rome and check-in at the hotel. The remainder of the day is free. Overnight in Rome.

After breakfast, enjoy a half day walking tour of Rome. Travel into the beating heart of Rome and visit four of the most famous piazzas not just in the city but in the whole world. Explore and admire awe-inspiring St Peter’s Square, the atmospheric Piazza Navona, the elegant Piazza della Rotonda with the Pantheon and the spellbinding Piazza di Trevi, which is where the famous fountain is located. Throw a coin into the water and your wish of returning to Rome should come true!. In the afternoon, time at leisure. Overnight in Rome.

Day at leisure. Continue exploring Rome or we suggest taking an optional half-day excursion to Colosseum or Vatican. Overnight in Rome

*Optional Skip-the-line Guided Tour of Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Sistine Chapel: Explore the priceless treasures held within the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel! Visit the Pio Clementino Hall, Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, Maps Gallery, Candelabra Gallery, Tapestries Gallery and the incredible Sistine Chapel. Afterwards, discover the incredible St. Peter’s Basilica and the atmospheric St. Peter’s Square, dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola!

Please note: Optional tour available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays afternoon, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only.

*Optional Ancient Rome: Colosseum, Palatine and Roman Forum

Take a journey through one of the true wonders of the world!

Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum is one of the most important monuments in the world, famous in Roman times for the cruel battles between gladiators and for the exciting imperial events.

The Palatine is one of the oldest areas of Rome where the ruins of the temples and palaces of the Roman emperors who lived there are currently located.

The Roman Forum was the place where the life of the city took place: politics, justice, commerce, social life and the worship of the gods, that is, it was the heart of the city of Rome.

After breakfast, at the indicated time, meet your transfer and head to the train station to catch the high-speed train to Naples. Upon arrival in Naples, you will be transferred by car from the train station to the hotel in Sorrento.

Free day at leisure to discover Sorrento on your own. We suggest taking an optional guided tour to Capri island. Overnight in Sorrento.

*Optional: Capri & Anacapri with Blue Grotto & Guide

Join the tour of Capri and Anacapri with Blue Grotto access. Arriving early in the morning on the island we’ll try to avoid the long lines making your experience unique and stress-free! Admire the amazing views that it has to offer, discover its history and myth with a local official guide and take heed of the local tips that only an insider could share. Get to visit the magical Blue Grotto and Anacapri, a little town on the hills of island whose beauty is more intimate and pristine. Join us in the only one experience that matches, history, fun facts, guided tour and stunning views!

Spend a day in three of the most beautiful towns on this side of the coast; Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Overnight in Sorrento.

After breakfast, transfer by car from hotel to Naples train station and departure by train from Naples to Rome. Check-in and installation at the hotel. Overnight in Rome.

After breakfast*, transfer from your hotel to Rome airport. End of service.

* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.