9 or 12 days
Como Region, Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre, with extension to Rome | NIC
In Venice and Florence, memorable landmarks like the Duomo and the Doge’s Palace convey Italy’s vital role in world history. In Cinque Terre, a train ride through the five villages brings you deep into the Italian culture. Each village has its own unique character and charm; experience it firsthand in the scenic vistas, the medieval forts and the lively markets.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Milan • Venice

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Travel to Venice via Verona (time permitting) 

  • Day 3: Venice

    See a glass-blowing demonstration

    Guided Sightseeing of Venice

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • St. Mark’s Square
    • Grand Canal

    Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano

    Exploration Time in Burano

    Enjoy a Traditional Venetian Gondola Ride

  • Day 4: Venice • Ravenna • Florence

    Travel to Florence via Ravenna

    Tour Ravenna with an expert local guide

    Visit the Museum and Basilica of San Vitale
  • Day 5: Florence

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Pisa

    Pisa

    Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Basilica of Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise
  • Day 6: Florence • Cinque Terre

    Travel to Cinque Terre

  • Day 7: Cinque Terre

    Spend the Day Exploring Cinque Terre

  • Day 8: Cinque Terre • Como region

    Travel to the Como region

    Take a cruise on Lake Como

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 9: Como region • Milan • Rome

    Travel by train from Milan to Rome

  • Day 10: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Colosseum
    • Roman Forum
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Vatican City

    Vatican City

    Step inside the smallest country in the world on an expert-led tour. This independent city-state is ruled by the pope. Here you'll visit St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, which is built over catacombs and the suspected grave of St. Peter himself. Then marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. And, be on the lookout for the Swiss Guard, protectors of the Vatican City who look like they've time travelled from the Renaissance with their colourful uniforms. 

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 11: Rome

    Bike Tour of the Borghese Gardens

    Explore Rome on your own

  • Day 12: Depart for Home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

  • Day 2: Milan • Venice

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Travel to Venice via Verona (time permitting) 

  • Day 3: Venice

    See a glass-blowing demonstration

    Guided Sightseeing of Venice

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • St. Mark’s Square
    • Grand Canal

    Travel by water taxi to the island of Burano

    Exploration Time in Burano

    Enjoy a Traditional Venetian Gondola Ride

  • Day 4: Venice • Ravenna • Florence

    Travel to Florence via Ravenna

    Tour Ravenna with an expert local guide

    Visit the Museum and Basilica of San Vitale
  • Day 5: Florence

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Pisa

    Pisa

    Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.

    Take a guided tour of Florence

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Piazza della Signoria
    • Ponte Vecchio
    • Basilica of Santa Croce
    • Gates of Paradise
  • Day 6: Florence • Cinque Terre

    Travel to Cinque Terre

  • Day 7: Cinque Terre

    Spend the Day Exploring Cinque Terre

  • Day 8: Cinque Terre • Como region

    Travel to the Como region

    Take a cruise on Lake Como

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 3 more days

  • Day 9: Como region • Milan • Rome

    Travel by train from Milan to Rome

  • Day 10: Rome

    Take a guided tour of Rome

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Colosseum
    • Roman Forum
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Vatican City

    Vatican City

    Step inside the smallest country in the world on an expert-led tour. This independent city-state is ruled by the pope. Here you'll visit St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, which is built over catacombs and the suspected grave of St. Peter himself. Then marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. And, be on the lookout for the Swiss Guard, protectors of the Vatican City who look like they've time travelled from the Renaissance with their colourful uniforms. 

    Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

    You will see:

    • Trevi Fountain
    • Pantheon
    • Piazza Navona
    • Spanish Steps
  • Day 11: Rome

    Bike Tour of the Borghese Gardens

    Explore Rome on your own

  • Day 12: Depart for Home

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  • Meals

    Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.

  • Entrances

    Doges’ Palace; Glass-blowing demonstration; Museum and Basilica of San Vitale; Duomo; Cinque Terre train; Lake Como cruise; With extension; Sistine Chapel; St.Peter’s Basilica; Colosseum; Roman Forum

  • Full-time Tour Director

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  • Expert Local Guides

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