On this marvelous vacation through Italy, not only will you see the main cities in Italy—Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, and Assisi—you’ll also have an opportunity to enjoy some of the smaller towns and scenic attractions. A tour highlight is Pompeii, which was completely buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Imagine what life was like 2,000 years ago! This preserved town gives you an amazingly detailed look into life at the peak of the Roman Empire. Admire the paintings still on the walls, and look for the early fast-food restaurants beloved by ancient Romans.

Spend time in Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second-largest lake and one of Italy’s most beautiful areas. Enjoy the picturesque lakefront, colorful flowerbeds, shops, cafés, and restaurants. You’ll also have an opportunity to relax in the laid-back town of Sorrento. Explore the cobblestone streets lined with shops and restaurants, and be sure to sample limoncello, the sweet drink made from the enormous lemons that come directly from the town’s numerous lemon trees. Delight in the amazing views, watch the sunset dip into the sea, and see Mount Vesuvius across the bay. You’ll also have time in beautiful Capri, where celebrities go to “get away from it all.”

From the relaxing towns of Sorrento and Lake Maggiore to the faster-paced cities, this tour offers it all. You’re sure to have plenty of stories and photos to share with friends and family back home.

• Day 1 - Arrive in Rome, Italy
• Day 2 - Rome
• Day 3 - Rome, Pisa & Florence
• Day 4 - Florence
• Day 5 - Florence, Milan, Lugano, Switzerland; Lake Maggiore, Italy
• Day 6 - Lake Maggiore
• Day 7 - Lake Maggiore, Verona, Venice
• Day 8 - Venice
• Day 9 - Venice, Ravenna, Assisi
• Day 10 - Assisi, Pompeii, Sorrento
• Day 11 - Sorrento
• Day 12 - Sorrento, Rome
• Day 13 - Rome

What's Included:

• Superior hotels
• Headsets throughout the tour
• Rome: Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square & Basilica, and the Colosseum and Roman Forum
• Pisa: Take pictures of the Leaning Tower
• Florence: Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David, Signoria Square, and visit Santa Croce Basilica
• Milan: Orientation including the Galleria and the Duomo
• Lugano (Switzerland): Visit the subtropical town
• Verona: Walking tour including Juliet’s Balcony and the Arena
• Venice: Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square & Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration
• Ravenna: Visit the Basilica of St. Apollinaris in Classe
• Assisi: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica
• Pompeii: Guided walking tour of the excavations
• Sorrento-Capri: By jetfoil
• Capri: Guided visit of Capri village, including a funicular ride