Overview

14 Day Tour from Rome to Rome

With its magnificent architecture, beautiful landscapes, sumptuous cuisine, ancient ruins, and brilliant art, Italy is a country like no other. On this affordable Italy’s Best tour, you’ll experience all of this and more. The excursion to the spectacular Cinque Terre—five medieval seaside villages, is not to be missed. The area is noted for its natural beauty with terraces built into the mountainside on cliffs that drop down into the sea. Delight in the unique charm of the area and take in the breathtaking views. On your journey through Tuscany, watch the undulating hills, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages. More stunning scenery awaits at Lake Maggiore, one of Italy’s largest lakes. Located on the edge of the Swiss Alps, it’s the perfect place to relax and soak in the beauty. Briefly cross the border into Switzerland to Lugano, a lakeside town with a Mediterranean flair. In southern Italy, witness magnificent views of the crystal-clear, blue sea in the vibrant town of Sorrento, and enjoy a day trip to Capri where the crashing sea has formed awe-inspiring caves. On this comprehensive Italy adventure, history comes alive. Visit Pompeii, buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This amazingly preserved archaeological site gives you a detailed insight into ordinary life at the peak of the Roman Empire. In Rome, during the city sightseeing tour with a local guide, see the main sights, as well as Vatican City with St Peter’s Basilica. In Genoa, boasting Europe’s largest medieval historical district, view the remains of the city’s 17th-century fortifications. Visit St Francis’ Basilica in Assisi, a medieval town set in the green Umbrian hills. Guided city sightseeing tours are planned in Rome, Florence, Assisi, and Genoa. Your visit to Venice includes a boat trip to St Mark’s square to see the maze of canals forming this unique romantic city. These are just some of the many highlights of this affordable tour of Italy!

Day 2 · Sun, Oct 11 · Rome, Italy

Arrive in Rome, Italy

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Overview

14 Day Tour from Rome to Rome

Day 2 · Sun, Oct 11 · Rome, Italy

Arrive in Rome, Italy

Hotel check-in – American Palace Eur, Rome

Day 3 · Mon, Oct 12 · Rome, Italy

Rome

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (optional)

Roman Holiday Stroll: Iconic Squares & Italian Aperitivo (optional)

Day 4 · Tue, Oct 13 · Rome to Montecatini

Rome-Pisa-Montecatini

Hotel check-in – Ambasciatori Palace, Montecatini

Farmhouse Dinner in the Tuscan Countryside

Day 5 · Wed, Oct 14 · Montecatini

Montecatini. Excursion to Florence

Florence Taste & Tales (optional)

VIP Skip-the-Line Accademia Tour: Michelangelo’s David (optional)

Day 6 · Thu, Oct 15 · Montecatini to Genoa

Montecatini-La Spezia-Cinque Terre-Genoa

Hotel check-in – Starhotels President, Genoa

Day 7 · Fri, Oct 16 · Genoa to Lake Maggiore

Genoa-Milan-Lake Maggiore

Hotel check-in – Simplon, Baveno (Lake Maggiore)

Day 8 · Sat, Oct 17 · Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore. Exursion to Lugano, Switzerland

Day 9 · Sun, Oct 18 · Lake Maggiore to Venice Area

Lake Maggiore-Verona-Venice Area

Hotel check-in – Poppi, Venice area

Day 10 · Mon, Oct 19 · Venice

Venice

Day 11 · Tue, Oct 20 · Venice Area to Foligno

Venice Area-Assisi-Foligno

Hotel check-in – City Hotel & Suites, Foligno (Assisi area)

Day 12 · Wed, Oct 21 · Assisi Area to Sorrento Coast

Foligno-Pompeii-Sorrento Coast

Hotel check-in – Grand Hotel Moon Valley, Vico Equense (Sorrento Coast)

Day 13 · Thu, Oct 22 · Sorrento Coast

Sorrento Coast. Boat Trip to Capri

Day 14 · Fri, Oct 23 · Sorrento Coast to Rome

Sorrento Coast-Rome

Hotel check-in – Grand Fleming Hotel, Rome

Day 15 · Sat, Oct 24 · Rome, Italy

Rome

Departure from Rome