Independent Tour
Included in price: 3-4 star hotel accommodations, airport transfers, train from tickets from Florence to Rome, tickets to included excursions, expert local guides per itinerary, suggested free time activities and optional excursions, airfare purchasing guidance, and digital dashboard creation and maintenance.
Exclusions: Airfare, visas, personal expenses, meals, and gratuities.
9 Days
Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Rome, and Vatican City.
Explore the Renaissance beauty of Florence at your own pace, marveling at Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia and the stunning Duomo. Take a day trip to Pisa to snap a photo at the Leaning Tower before strolling through the charming medieval streets of Lucca, perhaps biking along its well-preserved city walls. Immerse yourself in the flavors of Tuscany with a hands-on cooking experience at a countryside farmhouse, learning to craft traditional dishes with fresh, local ingredients. Conclude your journey in Rome, where you’ll wander through the Colosseum, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and soak in the timeless grandeur of the Eternal City.
DAY 1 - OVERNIGHT FLIGHT
Board your overnight flight to beautiful Florence!
DAY 2 - benvenuti a firenze
Arrive in Florence where you will be greeted by your driver and taken to your hotel. Enjoy a free afternoon to rest at the hotel and explore Florence at your leisure.
DAY 3 - florence highlights
Explore and experience the true spirit of Florence in the company of your local guide for a small-group guided walk through Florence’s medieval heart, discovering its rich history, architecture, and art! This tour takes you off the beaten path, revealing hidden gems, before arriving at the Duomo. Option to add the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s original David and other masterpieces. Spend the afternoon exploring Florence on your own.
DAY 4 - cooking class in tuscan farmhouse
Indulge your love of Italian food in Tuscany, and enjoy a full-day tour that combines a market visit with a cooking class and 4-course meal! After scouting out quality ingredients at a local food market, travel to a rustic farmhouse in Tuscany, surrounded by exquisite countryside, where you’ll learn to cook a traditional Tuscan meal with the help of your local host.
DAY 5 - pisa + lucca
No trip to Tuscany is complete without visiting Pisa, where together with your small group, you'll marvel at the Leaning Tower and the stunning Square of Miracles. In nearby Lucca, walk its ancient walls, explore Roman ruins, and discover the town’s rich history and charm. Let your local guide tour you through two of the most important cities in Tuscany. Overnight in Florence.
DAY 6 - florence to Rome
Check out of your hotel and bid farewell to the enchanting city of Florence as you hop aboard a train bound for Rome. Spend the afternoon exploring Rome at your leisure, wandering through its historic streets and uncovering hidden treasures at your own pace. Option to add a food tour in trendy Trastevere this evening.
DAY 7 - Vatican city
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Vatican Museums, where you’ll marvel at masterpieces by Renaissance artists and explore the rich history of the Church. Stand in awe beneath Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes in the Sistine Chapel before heading to St. Peter’s Basilica, where the grandeur of its architecture and sacred atmosphere will leave a lasting impression.
DAY 8 - ancient rome
Embark on a small-group guided tour of the Colosseum, where you’ll step back in time to the days of gladiators and ancient Roman spectacles. Your guide will bring history to life as you explore the iconic amphitheater before heading up to Palatine Hill, where stunning views of the Roman Forum and insights into the city’s imperial past await. It's a journey through Rome's legendary beginnings and its awe-inspiring grandeur.
DAY 9 - Depart for home
Enjoy a peaceful transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport where you’ll board your plane and depart for home.
Please note: Transportation is not provided unless indicated on the itinerary. Travelers will be required to hire taxis and procure public transportation as necessary.
Price: $5300*
Included in price: 3-4 star hotel accommodations, airport transfers, train from tickets from Florence to Rome, tickets to included excursions, expert local guides per itinerary, suggested free time activities and optional excursions, airfare purchasing guidance, and digital dashboard creation and maintenance.
Exclusions: Airfare, visas, personal expenses, meals, and gratuities.
*Price based on double occupancy. Single-room supplement pricing available upon request.
*Airfare purchasing guidance available upon request.
*Order of itinerary and listed activities are for informational purposes only and subject to change.
*Transportation is not provided except where indicated on the itinerary. Travelers will be required to hire taxis and procure public transportation as necessary.