11 Day Grand Journey of Italy Tour Package

Welcome to Rome! Make your own way to your hotel. You’ll receive a daily Hop-On Hop-Off ticket for Gray Line’s Open-Top buses, offering stunning views of the city’s landmarks. Board the bus, relax, and enjoy audio commentary in 12 languages. You can hop on and off at any of the eight stops along the route. Your ticket is valid for one day. Enjoy your evening at leisure before returning to your hotel for the night.

Start your day with a 7:15 AM hotel pick-up and travel by deluxe coach to Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, home to frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, and enjoy free time for lunch in this medieval town.

Next, head to Siena, known for its historic Piazza del Campo and the famous Palio horse race. Explore Siena’s Gothic architecture and iconic landmarks like the Siena Cathedral.

Finally, travel to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, where you’ll check in to your hotel, enjoy dinner, and relax after a day of exploration.

Please note: *Starting from the departure on 30ᵗʰ March 2026, instead of dinner at the hotel in Florence, there will be a lunch in Assisi

After breakfast, you can start exploring the charming Florence, where Renaissance art flourishes with the distinctive stamp of Michelangelo. The city was established in the Middle Ages as a liberate „Comune“ and with the rise of the Renaissance, it continued with further development and refinement. This city is filled with remarkable monuments, and famous sites and churches like Santa Maria del Fiore referred also as Duomo. The dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi will fascinate you. On the opposite end you will encounter the “Campanile” tower which Giotto partly designed, and the bronze doors Baptistery, which reminded Michelangelo of the “Gates of Paradise.” Other famous monuments – Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croceare located in the very heart of the city. You can have lunch at one of the local Tuscan restaurants located in Piazza Santa Croce. You will then have the chance to venture around the cobblestoned Florence streets, or take the trip to one of the four historical Marine Republics of Italy – Pisa (optional). In Pisa, you can explore the Piazza dei Miracoli and encounter the famous Leaning Tower, the symbol of Pisa, as well as the Baptistery. You will then have dinner at your own leisure and a night stay in Florence.

After enjoying a delightful breakfast in Florence, we head to the elegant city of Bologna. Upon arrival, the charming city center, adorned with its iconic porticoes, invites you to explore during your free time. Begin your walking tour at Piazza Malpighi, leading to the city’s heart at Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore. Here, you can admire the historic Palazzo Podestà and the Basilica of San Petronio, the largest Gothic church in the world built with bricks. We’ll then reveal why Bologna is often regarded as Italy’s gastronomic capital as you dive into its vibrant street food scene, which is as rich and diverse as its culinary heritage. Strolling through the city’s medieval streets, you’ll come across an enticing array of food stalls and markets, each offering a tempting selection of traditional and contemporary delicacies. As you explore the charming alleys and lively piazzas, you’ll embark on a culinary adventure that goes far beyond just a meal. With a light street food lunch experience at a local eatery, you’ll have the chance to savor the authentic flavors and unique dishes that define Bologna’s renowned gastronomic identity. In the afternoon, we continue our journey to Venice (Mestre). Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a peaceful overnight stay.

After you start your day with a delicious breakfast we will drive you to Piazza San Marco. You will see the prettiest parts of the “Floating City“. The most famous parts of the “Floating City“ are the Palazzo dei Dogi and the “Bridge of Sighs“. The Palazzo dei Dogi symbolizes Venice’s glorious past. After the walking tour ends, we would like to invite you for an Aspritz or a Prosecco. You can stroll along Venice’s canals during your free afternoon and then return to the hotel and enjoy your night.

The departure headed to Tuscany starts after breakfast, from Piazzale Roma. Tuscany is a beautiful place known for its breathtaking landscapes, old castles and churches, and delicious wines. On the way to Val di Chiana, you will make a stop in a medieval town Montepulciano that preserves its history and art. This town is known for its „Nobile“ wine that can be purchased in local wine stores, and also for hosting Jazz and Wine Festival every year in July. Lunch at a typical local restaurant is provided! Some free time after that, and then you will head back to Rome and have a check-in in your hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel before departing around 7:45–8:00 am. Begin the day with a “Skip the Line” guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square. Explore the Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel. The visit concludes in St. Peter’s Square, offering a stunning view of the Basilica’s magnificent exterior. The afternoon is free for leisure or you may join an optional excursion. Overnight in Rome.

Approximately at 7:00 am, after breakfast, the departure from your hotel heading south through regions of Lazio and Campania, guided by coach. After arriving in Naples, you can have a quick climb to Vomero hill for a panoramic view over Naples’s Gulf, and the Vesuvius volcano, as well as the cities of Capri, Procida, and Ischia. This is an opportunity to take some beautiful pictures. Go down the hill to the port of Mergellina where you will departure heading south to Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii town where you can try the real pizza of Naples! After lunch, a guided tour with Skip the Line entrance is provided, to one of the most exquisite archeological UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Pompeii ruins. Walking through the ruins of Pompeii you can have a peculiar trip back in time to the year of 79 AD. The tragic event took place when the usually silent Vesuvius Volcano erupted unexpectedly and covered this progressive Roman city in ashes and toxic gases, leaving it waxen and frozen in time until the very present days. You’ll have the chance to discover the way the people of that time lived, by exploring their “bars” and houses, and you will have a unique opportunity to restructure everyday life and imagine the city’s prosperity and richness by encountering frescoes and mosaics. A drive along the Sorrentine Coast will then take you to Sorrento where you will have dinner following the dress code: jacket for men. Overnight stay in the new hotel.

Get ready for an exciting adventure after breakfast, as we head to the famous island of Capri, known as one of the Mediterranean’s top summer destinations! Weather permitting, you can admire the stunning Blue Grotto on a charming rowboat. After this enchanting experience, enjoy some free time for lunch (lunch expenses not included) before exploring the island at your own pace. Overnight stay.

*In peak season, queues and capacity limits may affect visiting the Blue Grotto in Capri. If access isn’t possible or weather conditions are not allow it, our guides will recommend other attractions like (e.g. Faraglioni rocks) for an enjoyable and memorable tour.

Important Note: During winter time (November-March) Capri Tour may not be organized due to ferry boats schedule. In this case you will have free tme at leisure in Sorrento

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, followed by free time for shopping or savoring delicious Limoncello. Optionally, embark on a brief Amalfi coast excursion (extra cost). Around 4:00 pm, depart for Rome. Check in at your hotel and spend the night.

Breakfast in your hotel followed by the end of our services.