Rome Florence Venice Verona Milan Turin and Genoa Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Explore Athens
8 stops
1
Colosseum
Begin at the Flavian Amphitheater, the ultimate symbol of Imperial power and engineering, where 50,000 spectators once roared.
Admission ticket free
2
Arch of Constantine
Stand before the triumphal arch that marked the shift from pagan Rome to a Christian empire.
Admission ticket free
3
Foro Romano
Walk the Via Sacra. Here lies the Curia Julia (Senate House) and the Temple of Caesar, the beating heart of ancient public life.
Admission ticket free
4
Palatine Hill
Wander the ruins of the Imperial Palaces (Domus Flavia), where the emperors lived in opulence overlooking the circus.
Admission ticket free
5
Capitoline Museums
Ascend the hill designed by Michelangelo to see the She-Wolf and the colossal statue of Constantine.
Admission ticket free
6
Piazza Venezia / Ancient City
Fast forward to modern Italy’s unification with this colossal white marble monument to Victor Emmanuel II.
Admission ticket free
7
Foro di Traiano
Admire the spiraling frieze that details the Dacian Wars—an ancient cinematic documentary carved in stone.
Admission ticket free
8
Teatro di Marcello
Often called the "Jewish Colosseum," this theatre predates its famous neighbor and sits at the edge of the historic Ghetto.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Rome — Popes and Piazze
8 stops
9
Vatican Museums
Navigate the Hall of Maps and the Raphael Rooms, witnessing the Church's patronage of the arts.
Admission ticket free
10
Sistine Chapel
Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Genesis and The Last Judgment—a theological masterclass in paint.
Admission ticket free
11
St. Peter's Basilica
Enter the world’s largest church. Don't miss Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s soaring bronze Baldachin.
Admission ticket free
12
Castel Sant'Angelo
Originally Hadrian’s Mausoleum, later a fortress for Popes. The bridge offers one of Rome’s most iconic views.
Admission ticket free
13
Piazza Navona
Built over the Stadium of Domitian, this is Baroque theatre at its finest, anchored by Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers.
Admission ticket free
14
Pantheon
The best-preserved building from ancient Rome. Look up at the oculus—the eye connecting the temple to the heavens.
Admission ticket free
15
Trevi Fountain
A Rococo masterpiece. Tradition says throwing a coin ensures your return to Rome; throwing two promises romance.
Admission ticket free
16
Spanish Steps
Climb the monumental stairway connecting the Bourbon Spanish Embassy to the Trinità dei Monti church.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Day 3: Florence — The Cradle of the Renaissance
8 stops
17
Santa Maria Novella
Your introduction to Florentine Gothic, featuring frescoes by Ghirlandaio and Masaccio’s pioneering Holy Trinity.
Admission ticket free
18
Basilica di San Lorenzo
The parish church of the Medici family, designed by Brunelleschi. A study in Renaissance harmony.
Admission ticket free
19
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Marvel at Brunelleschi’s Dome, an engineering miracle that remains the largest brick dome ever built.
Admission ticket free
20
Campanile di Giotto
A free-standing bell tower wrapped in white, green, and pink marble.
Admission ticket free
21
Baptistery of St. John
Gaze at the "Gates of Paradise"—Ghiberti’s bronze doors that Michelangelo himself named.
Admission ticket free
22
Piazza della Repubblica
The site of the ancient Roman forum, now a 19th-century square marking the city's "rebirth."
Admission ticket free
23
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
Originally a grain market, converted into a church where the city's powerful guilds displayed their patron saints.
Admission ticket free
24
Piazza della Signoria
An open-air sculpture museum. See the copy of David standing where the original was placed in 1504 as a symbol of the Republic.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Day 4: Florence — Power and Perspective
7 stops
25
Gallerie Degli Uffizi
Journey through the evolution of art, from Giotto’s medieval stiffness to Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Da Vinci’s Annunciation.
Admission ticket free
26
Ponte Vecchio
The oldest bridge in Florence, lined with jewelers since the Medici evicted the butchers to improve the smell.
Admission ticket free
27
Trace the secret elevated passageway built for the Grand Dukes to move safely between palaces.
Admission ticket free
28
Palazzo Pitti
The vast residence of the Medici Grand Dukes, showcasing the sheer scale of their dynastic power.
Admission ticket free
29
Giardino di Boboli
A prime example of the "Italian Garden" style—manicured nature filled with grottoes and fountains.
Admission ticket free
30
Santo Spirito
Wander this artisan neighborhood and visit the church featuring a wooden crucifix by a young Michelangelo.
Admission ticket free
31
Piazzale Michelangelo
End your day with the quintessential panoramic sunset view over the Florence skyline.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Day 5: Venice — The Serenissima
8 stops
32
Take the "bus" from the station. It’s the finest thoroughfare in the world, lined with Byzantine and Gothic palazzi.
Admission ticket free
33
Ponte di Rialto
The economic engine of old Venice. This stone arch replaced earlier wooden bridges to support the heavy foot traffic of merchants.
Admission ticket free
34
Mercati di Rialto
Walk where the prices of spices and silks were once set for all of Europe.
Admission ticket free
35
Piazza San Marco
"The drawing room of Europe." The only Piazza in Venice (others are campi), designed to impress.
Admission ticket free
36
St. Mark's Basilica
The "Church of Gold." Its onion domes and interior mosaics reflect Venice's deep ties to Byzantium and the East.
Admission ticket free
37
St Mark's Campanile
Ascend the bell tower for a view of the lagoon and the red-tiled roofs.
Admission ticket free
38
Doge's Palace
The seat of Venetian government. Visit the Great Council Chamber, home to Tintoretto’s massive Paradise.
Admission ticket free
39
Bridge Of Sighs
Walk the enclosed bridge connecting the palace to the prisons, named for the prisoners' last glimpse of beauty.
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Day 6: Venice — Islands of the Lagoon
6 stops
40
Murano glass d'este
Take a boat to the island where glass furnaces were moved in 1291 to prevent fires in the main city. Watch a glass-blowing demonstration.
Admission ticket free
41
Famous for its 12th-century Byzantine mosaic floor, older even than St. Mark's.
Admission ticket free
42
Burano
Visit the fisherman’s island, famous for its intricate lace-making and vivid, brightly painted houses (originally to help fishermen find home in the fog).
Admission ticket free
43
The cradle of Venetian civilization. Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta to see the haunting "Last Judgment" mosaics.
Admission ticket free
44
Cannaregio
Back in the city, explore the quieter northern district.
Admission ticket free
45
The first "Ghetto" in the world. A somber but vital historic site with five synagogues hidden in plain sight.
Admission ticket free
Day 7
Day 7: Verona — The Romantic Fortress
7 stops
46
Arena di Verona
A Roman amphitheater older than the Colosseum and still in use for world-class opera today.
Admission ticket free
47
Ponte Di Castelvecchio
Walk across the fortified red-brick bridge connected to the castle of the Scala family, the medieval lords of Verona.
Admission ticket free
48
Porta Borsari - World Heritage Site
Pass through this ancient Roman limestone gate, once the main entrance to the city on the Via Postumia.
Admission ticket free
49
Piazza delle Erbe
The site of the Roman Forum, now a bustling market surrounded by frescoed merchant houses and the Torre dei Lamberti (climb it for the view).
Admission ticket free
50
Piazza dei Signori
Just through the archway lies the political heart of old Verona, presided over by a brooding statue of Dante Alighieri, who found refuge here in exile.
Admission ticket free
51
Scaliger Tombs
Marvel at the intricate Gothic funerary monuments of the Della Scala family—an open-air display of medieval ego and artistry.
Admission ticket free
52
Casa di Giulietta
Visit the 13th-century tower house. While the balcony is a 20th-century addition, the history of the feuding Cappelletti (Capulets) and Montecchi (Montagues) is very real.
Admission ticket free
Day 8
Day 8: Milan — The Duchy of Innovation
7 stops
53
Duomo di Milano
Start early. Take the elevator (or stairs) to the roof of the cathedral to walk among the 135 spires and see the golden Madonnina up close.
Admission ticket free
54
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Pass through the "Salotto di Milano" (Milan’s Drawing Room). Spin on the bull mosaic for good luck—a tradition local merchants have followed for decades.
Admission ticket free
55
Teatro Alla Scala
Visit the museum and peer into the velvet-draped boxes of the world’s most prestigious opera house.
Admission ticket free
56
Brera District
Walk through the artistic quarter to the Pinacoteca, home to Hayez’s The Kiss and Mantegna’s Dead Christ—masterpieces of perspective and emotion.
Admission ticket free
57
Castello Sforzesco
Explore the vast citadel of the Dukes of Milan. Walk through the Sala delle Asse, decorated by Leonardo da Vinci.
Admission ticket free
58
Santa Maria delle Grazie
Requires booking weeks in advance. Stand before Da Vinci’s crumbling masterpiece, painted on a dry wall in the refectory, capturing the exact moment Christ says, "One of you will betray me."
Admission ticket free
59
Navigli
Conclude the day at the canals designed partly by Da Vinci to transport marble for the Duomo. It is now the vibrant center of Milanese aperitivo culture.
Admission ticket free
Day 9
Day 9: Turin (Torino) — The Royal Capital
7 stops
60
Piazza Castello
The center of royal power. Stand between the Palazzo Madama (a castle turned palace) and the Royal Palace.
Admission ticket free
61
Palazzo Reale Di Torino
Tour the opulent apartments and the Royal Armory. This was the command center of the Kingdom of Sardinia before it became the Kingdom of Italy.
Admission ticket free
62
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
The home of the Shroud of Turin (Holy Shroud). While the original is rarely shown, the chapel and the copy on display are sites of immense religious significance.
Admission ticket free
63
See the best-preserved Roman gateway in the world, standing stark against the Baroque city, a reminder of the city's origins as Augusta Taurinorum.
Admission ticket free
64
Museo Egizio
The most significant collection of Egyptian artifacts outside of Cairo. The Gallery of Kings is a haunting lineup of statues that rivals the British Museum.
Admission ticket free
65
Mole Antonelliana
The symbol of Turin. Originally a synagogue, this towering spire now houses the National Museum of Cinema. Take the glass elevator suspended in the middle of the void to the viewing deck.
Admission ticket free
66
Piazza San Carlo
Known as "Turin’s Living Room." End your day at a historic café (like Caffè Torino) under the arcades—this is where the concept of Vermouth was born.
Admission ticket free
Day 10
Day 10: Genoa (Genova) — La Superba
7 stops
67
Old Port
Wander the harbor redesigned by Renzo Piano. It represents the city’s lifeblood—trade, exploration, and the sea.
Admission ticket free
68
Dive into Genoa’s identity at the Maritime Museum. Experience the "Galley" exhibit to understand the brutal life of oarsmen in the 16th century.
Admission ticket free
69
Caruggi Genoa
Get lost in the medieval labyrinth of narrow streets (vicoli). This is the raw, authentic heart of the city, full of hidden churches and artisan shops.
Admission ticket free
70
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
A black-and-white striped Gothic masterpiece. Look for the shell casing from WWII that sits inside the nave—it failed to detonate, seen by locals as a miracle.
Admission ticket free
71
Piazza Raffaele De Ferrari
The splashy main square, centered by a massive bronze fountain, connecting the medieval city to the modern 19th-century expansion.
Admission ticket free
72
Enter one of these palaces to see how the Genoese banking aristocracy lived, surrounded by Van Dyck portraits and frescoed ceilings.
Admission ticket free
73
Spianata Castelletto
Take the Art Nouveau elevator up to this balcony. It offers a 360-degree view of the slate roofs, the harbor, and the sea—a perfect closing image for your Grand Tour.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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