Day 01: MILAN

• Private transfer from the airport to your Milan hotel on arrival.

• Tour information posted at reception; staff available for questions.

• Free time to relax or explore the city until evening.

• Hotel check-in from afternoon, consider an extra pre-night for earlier access.

• If you booked extra nights, rooms are ready but guiding starts with the main program.

• Optional activities may be offered by your guide; secure spots early to avoid sold-out situations.

• Settle into Italy’s fashion capital and prepare for an exciting journey through history and beauty.

Day 02: MILAN, LAKE REGION, VERONA

• Depart for Milan, driving toward the Italian Lakes district (warm layers recommended for boat rides).

• Lake Orta: board a mini-train to Orta San Giulio, then short boat ride to San Giulio Island for sightseeing.

• Continue to Stresa on Lake Maggiore; free time for lunch and an optional cruise to the Borromean Islands.

• Afternoon journey across the Po Valley’s industrial heartland.

• Evening arrival in Verona, famed for its Roman arena and Shakespearean romance.

• Settle into your hotel and enjoy dinner independently in the historic center.

• Capture postcard-worthy photos from Orta’s lakeside lanes and Stresa’s stylish waterfront.

Day 03: VERONA, VENICE

• Morning at leisure to wander Verona’s bridges, piazzas, and Juliet’s Balcony.

• Depart (seasonally, Verona visit may occur the previous afternoon to maximize daylight).

• Arrive at Tronchetto dock; boat transfer across the lagoon to Venice island.

• Guided walking tour of St Mark’s Square and surrounding landmarks, plus visit to a Murano glass workshop.

• Free time for gondola rides, cafés, or boutique browsing.

• Evening boat back to mainland and coach transfer to hotel in Mestre/Marghera.

• Experience the romance of Verona before floating into the timeless charm of Venice.

Day 04: VENICE, PADUA, SAN MARINO, GUBBIO, PERUGIA

• Leave Venice; short drive to Padua for a visit to the Basilica of Saint Anthony and lively medieval streets.

• Cross the Adriatic plain to the micro-state of San Marino; arrive for lunch, shopping, and fortress views.

• Afternoon drive through Apennine scenery to beautifully preserved Gubbio; stroll its medieval lanes and Palazzo dei Consoli.

• Continue to Perugia for overnight stay.

• Enjoy Umbrian cuisine in Perugia’s atmospheric center after check-in.

• Admire San Marino’s mountaintop views and discover the medieval spirit of Gubbio.

• Step back in time as you explore Assisi’s sacred sites and peaceful cobbled streets.

Day 05: PERUGIA, ASSISI, ROME

• Guided exploration of Perugia: escalators to the cliff-top core, underground medieval streets, historic squares.

• Depart for Assisi; free time to visit the Basilica of Saint Francis (modest attire required) and have lunch.

• Leave Assisi, traveling south through rolling Umbrian landscapes.

• Arrive in Rome; evening at leisure to sample local trattorias.

• Optional night tours or activities may be available ask your guide.

Day 06: ROME

• Three-hour panoramic coach-and-walk tour: Arch of Constantine, exterior Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, and more.

• Drive past landmarks such as the Bocca della Verità, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Pyramid of Cestius, and Castel Sant’Angelo.

• Tour ends at Vatican City; optional in-depth visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

• Remainder of afternoon free for independent exploration or shopping.

• Transfer to the lively Trastevere quarter for dinner; return to hotel by evening.

• Consider an optional evening stroll of illuminated Baroque Rome (available locally).

Day 07: ROME (DEPARTURE)

• Breakfast at the hotel; tour services conclude afterward.

• Standard check-out in the morning; luggage storage available so you can keep exploring bag-free.

• Optional extra night can be arranged for those wishing to extend their stay.

• Individual departures transfers available on request.

• Bask in the Eternal City’s grandeur, from ancient forums to lively Roman piazzas.