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Highlights of Venice, Verona & Lake Garda - 8 Days

Starting in Venice, your 8-day trip will bring you the best of Italy's Veneto region. Take a guided walking tour of Venice, visiting its most famous palaces and piazzas, and head out of the city to the Murano and Burano islands known for glassmaking and lacemaking. Experience Roman history in Verona, taste Valpolicella wine, and visit the inspiration for Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. On Lake Garda, explore the picturesque villages of Sirmione, Desenzano del Garda, and Malcesine.

Highlights of Venice, Verona & Lake Garda - 9 Days

Beginning in Venice, this 9-day trip will take you through the highlights of the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Visit the main sights of the 'Floating City' on a guided tour of St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, and take time to discover the islands of Murano, Torcello, and Burano. The city of Verona is a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with beautiful, historic attractions. See Casa di Giulietta, the house which inspired Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, and learn how to cook homemade pasta. Experience tranquility on Lake Garda as you hop by boat between the villages of Sirmione, Desenzano del Garda, and Malcesine.

Highlights of Venice, Verona & Lake Garda - 10 Days

Begin your 10-day trip in Venice as you explore the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Take a tour of St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, and visit the lagoon islands of Murano and Burano at your own pace on a self-guided day trip. Walk in the footsteps of Romans at Verona's Arena and learn the language of love at Casa di Giulietta. Learn how to make fresh pasta from a local chef and how to produce Valpolicella wine with a wine tasting in the countryside. Discover the beauty of Lake Garda and visit the villages of Sirmione, Desenzano del Garda, and Malcesine by boat.

Tybee Island, courtesy of the Tybee Island Visitor Center

Savannah, Charleston & Asheville Road Trip - 8 Days

This 8-day road trip takes you on a journey to the highlights of the southeastern coast before heading inland to the Appalachian Mountains. You’ll taste true Southern cuisine in Savannah, explore the South Carolina Lowcountry, and hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Although this version starts and ends in Atlanta, the route is easily adjusted for a starting point from any city in these three states.

The unmistakable sight of Florence's terracotta-tiled Duomo

Highlights of Florence - 7 Days

This ultimate weeklong introduction to Florence provides just the right blend of guided excursions and free time to explore independently. After an introductory tour with a local expert (great for recommendations), immerse yourself in the city's Renaissance art and architecture, elegant gardens, and hip neighborhoods. You'll also mix in your city sightseeing with day trips to gorgeous Tuscany and the Cinque Terre—and a cooking class where you'll learn how to make regional specialties to take home.

Florence's iconic skyline is dominated by the Duomo cathedral

Highlights of Florence - 6 Days

Bring your walking shoes for this itinerary, perfect for first-timers in Florence. In less than a week, you'll meander all over the city, exploring the finest art and architecture, elegant gardens, hip neighborhoods, and food markets. You'll also take two incredible day trips to Tuscany (for medieval hill towns and wineries) and the Cinque Terre (for coastal hiking trails and seafood), returning each night in time for predinner "aperitivos."

Get various viewpoints of Florence's iconic skyline on this itinerary

Highlights of Florence - 5 Days

You don't need more than five days to have a fantastic trip to Florence. This itinerary covers a great deal of ground, including Renaissance masterpieces, bustling food markets, and elegant gardens. You'll even take a pasta-making class and spend a day in Tuscany, visiting gorgeous hill towns, a Chianti winery, and the medieval city of Siena—known for its world-famous horse race.

Let a local guide show you the Colosseum and Roman Forum

Rome, Assisi & Florence - 7 Days

This Italy tour makes the most of a weeklong adventure by combining three legendary destinations. Start with the ancient monuments in Rome, including a guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Then pick up your rental car for a gorgeous road trip through the Umbrian countryside, where you'll taste wine and olive oil straight from the source. After exploring the medieval hill town of Assisi, drive north to Florence to absorb the city's Renaissance art and architecture, followed by aperitivos at sunset.

Italy's capital, Rome, is situated along the Tiber River

Rome, Assisi & Florence - 8 Days

This scenic eight-day tour through Italy checks off two world-class cities and a UNESCO-listed hill town in the Umbrian countryside. First, stay three nights in Rome to see ancient ruins and the Vatican's many museums (including the Sistine Chapel). Then pick up a car and drive through the rolling olive groves and wineries to get to medieval Assisi, the birthplace of 12th-century St. Francis. Finish the adventure in Florence, where you'll discover elegant gardens and Renaissance masterpieces.

This nine-day tour begins in Italy's capital, Rome

Rome, Assisi & Florence - 9 Days

Travelers wishing to combine Italy's cities and a bit of the stunning countryside will love this nine-day tour. It starts in Rome, where you'll spend three days exploring the ancient sights with a private guide and on your own. Then pick up a car and drive through Umbrian vineyards and olive groves to get to Assisi—a UNESCO-listed town oozing with history. Continue to Florence and spend the last few days walking between Renaissance gems and hilly viewpoints for an adventure to remember.

Learn about the height of the Roman Empire from your private guide

Rome, Assisi & Florence - 10 Days

If you have 10 days to spend in Italy, this tour blends two world-class cities and a road trip through the countryside for a well-rounded adventure. Start in Rome to see the Vatican and learn about the height of the Roman Empire with local guides. Then pick up a rental car and make your way to the hilly Umbria region for medieval towns, like UNESCO-listed Assisi, plus wineries and olive groves. Finish in Florence for Renaissance culture and a cooking class, where you'll learn recipes to take home.

Wind your way through wine country on your way to San Gimignano

Tuscany Road Trip: Florence, Siena & Montepulciano - 7 Days

Wind your way through the hill towns and vineyards of the Tuscan countryside on this weeklong exploration of Italy's most famous wine country. Arrive in Florence and kick things off with a guided walking tour in the birthplace of the Renaissance. Then it's time to hit the road to Siena, San Gimignano, and Montepulciano, where medieval architecture and plenty of wine-tasting experiences await.

Spend eight days exploring the vineyards and hill towns of Tuscany

Tuscany Road Trip: Florence, Siena & Montepulciano - 8 Days

Combine historic hill towns, fine wines, and the Tuscan countryside for an Italian eight-day road trip to remember. Get your bearings amid the Renaissance splendor of Florence, then set out into the surrounding landscapes—basing yourself first in Siena and then in Montepulciano. Along the way, you'll experience wine tastings and workshops focused on local Chianti vintages and set off on day trips to hilltop villages like San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Cortona.

Tuscany Road Trip: Florence, Siena, & Montepulciano - 9 Days

This road trip around Tuscany is perfect for those looking to delve into Italian wine culture. Start in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, stroll around its medieval plazas and cathedrals, and see for yourself the history that permeates the city. Visit picturesque Tuscan villages and local wineries, getting a taste for local life and in some incredible surroundings.

Siena is your first stop on this Tuscan road trip

Explore Tuscany: Florence, Siena & Montepulciano - 10 Days

This sophisticated 10-day trip is ideal for travelers looking to experience art, culture, food, and wine—all things that make Tuscany one of Italy's most sought-after regions. Start in Florence, the birthplace of Renaissance art and architecture, to experience the city's rich history and walkable center. Then begin a self-guided road trip around Tuscany, visiting UNESCO-listed monuments, picturesque hill towns, and notable vineyards, including a memorable sit-down lunch and wine pairing in Montepulciano.

Finish your trip with free time to wander around Rome's Centro Storico

Discover Venice, Tuscany & Rome - 11 Days

Make your way to three of Italy's most famous cities by train and rental car on this 11-day adventure. You'll land in Venice, the "Floating City," with time to wander through its network of 150 canals. Then take a train to Florence to see Renaissance masterpieces and elegant gardens. This is where you'll begin your road trip through Tuscany, visiting hill towns, wineries, and villages on the Mediterranean. Continue the journey to Rome, where ancient history and eclectic neighborhoods await.

Take a train from Venice to Florence where you'll spend two nights

Discover Venice, Tuscany & Rome - 12 Days

This 12-day trip through Italy is perfect for travelers who want to see the highlights. Starting in Venice, you'll walk along the bridges and ride a gondola through the famed Grand Canal. Then hop on a train to Florence to see world-class cathedrals and Renaissance masterpieces. From here, pick up your car and start a self-drive adventure, exploring the stunning region of Tuscany (and its wineries) before ending in Rome, where ancient history, eclectic neighborhoods, and a vibrant food scene await.

Take the train from Venice to Florence and stay three nights

Discover Venice, Tuscany & Rome - 13 Days

This 13-day trip explores Italy's three famous cities with plenty of guided excursions. Kick off in Venice to stroll across romantic bridges and glide along charming canals. From here, take a train to Florence, where you'll see its famous Renaissance masterpieces and learn how to make pasta. Then it's time to pick up a rental car for the ultimate Tuscan road trip with stops in Pisa, Siena, and Cinque Terre, before finishing in Rome for three days of sightseeing in the Eternal City.

Travel by gondola in Venice's iconic canals

Discover Venice, Tuscany & Rome - 14 Days

Travelers with two weeks to spare will love this Italy tour, which offers a mix of guided excursions and free time. The adventure starts in Venice, where you'll glide through charming canals and sail to lesser-known islands before taking a train to Florence. After a few days of Renaissance culture, pick up your car for a Tuscan road trip through wineries, hill towns, and beaches in Cinque Terre. Finish in Rome, where you'll see the classic sites, as well as hip neighborhoods like Trastevere.

Walk to the Trevi Fountain in Rome and throw a coin in for good luck

Discover Venice, Tuscany & Rome - 15 Days

Travel by boat, train, and rental car on this exciting 15-day tour of Italy. It all starts in Venice, where you'll glide through charming canals and visit nearby islands. Next is the walkable city of Florence for incredible art and culture (and, yes, pasta). Pick up your rental car from here and explore Tuscan hill towns, Mediterranean beaches, and vineyards in Chianti before heading south. Drop your car in Rome and spend the last few days touring the Eternal City's ancient sites and famous fountains on foot.

With your rental car, you'll have the freedom to explore wineries in Tuscany

Discover Venice, Tuscany & Rome - 16 Days

This 16-day tour of Italy combines classic highlights and lesser-known surprises. Start in Venice, where you'll relax on a gondola and visit islands on the Adriatic. Then train to Florence to walk among Renaissance art and discover your pasta-making skills. From here, drive through Tuscany, stopping at medieval hill towns, Mediterranean beaches, and wineries. Finish in Rome to see the big hitters, followed by dinners in Monti and Trastevere—two neighborhoods filled with trendy locals.

Southeast Road Trip: Asheville, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nashville, & More - 9 Days

This 9-day road trip takes you on an active adventure to Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. You’ll spend the majority of your time enjoying the great outdoors and avoiding the crowds. Although this version starts and ends in Atlanta, the route is easily adjusted for a starting point from any city in these three states. Hike, bike, and drive your way across some of the highlights of the Southeast!

1 Week in Northern California - 5 Unique Road Trip Itinerary Ideas

With one week in California, it takes careful planning to fit in the many attractions that the Golden State has to offer. From famous Highway 1 with its scenic views of the Pacific to the sheer cliffs of Yosemite National Park, California's open roads form the perfect canvass for unforgettable road trips. Beyond these highlights, there are many lesser-known attractions that are equally worthwhile and largely undiscovered by the masses. Discover boiling mud pots in Lassen Volcanic National Park, go sea kayaking off the Channel Islands, or see the tufa towers of Mono Lake. History and culture play a role in each itinerary as well, from hearing stories of the Gold Rush in Old Sacramento to sampling exquisite varietals in the Napa and Paso Robles wine regions. Below are five itineraries that showcase the best seven-day long road trips in California.

Tuscany Self-Drive Tour - 7 Days

Spend a week exploring the best of Tuscany on this weeklong road trip! You'll begin in Florence, touring the city's historic center with an expert guide before picking up your rental car and venturing into the Tuscan countryside. Stop to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then take a full day to experience the pleasures of the Cinque Terre, hiking between quaint villages by the sea. Finish the itinerary in Siena, strolling around the historic center and day-tripping to the Chianti Classico region for a wine tasting.

Enjoy a visit to Siena and explore its Medieval buildings

Tuscany Self-Drive Tour - 8 Days

The vineyards of Chianti, the quaint seaside villages of the Cinque Terre, and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa await on this colorful eight-day road trip through Tuscany. Start in Florence, where you'll see Michelangelo's world-famous "David" sculpture, then drive to Pisa, where you'll base yourself while day-tripping to Lucca and the Cinque Terre. Continue to picturesque San Gimignano and historic Siena, finishing the trip with a wine tasting amid the vineyards in the Chianti Classico region.

Hike through the coastal villages of the Cinque Terre

Tuscany Self-Drive Tour - 9 Days

Hit the road for a nine-day self-drive adventure through Tuscany! Start in Florence, exploring the historic center and learning to make pasta in a cooking class. Then pick up a rental car and drive to Pisa, where you'll see the famed Leaning Tower and sleep in lodgings in the countryside. Continue to the villages of the Cinque Terre, take a day trip to medieval Lucca, and finish the itinerary in picturesque Siena. You'll enjoy a wine tasting in the Chianti Classico region before heading back to Florence.

End your trip in Venice, home of Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square)

Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice - 15 Days

Traveling by high-speed train, this 15-day itinerary covers Italy's three most famous cities: Rome, Florence, and Venice. Not only will you see the top attractions and trendy neighborhoods, but you'll break up the trip with excursions that include making wood-fired pizza, tasting Chianti, and boating to lesser-visited islands on the Adriatic. To round out this epic adventure, you'll also have three relaxing days in the Cinque Terre to partake in its hiking trails, Mediterranean beaches, and west coast sunsets.

Spend two nights in the Cinque Terre and explore its colorful villages

Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice - 14 Days

Travel by train on this epic two-week trip to Italy that combines world-class cities and excursions to lesser-known destinations. It starts in Rome, where you'll see ancient sites and learn how to make pizza in a nearby hill town. Then head to Florence to see Renaissance art and explore the Tuscan countryside. The adventure continues in the Cinque Terre—with a sunset cruise on the Mediterranean—before you finish in Venice to explore canals and nearby islands, including one known for glassblowing.

Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice - 13 Days

This less-than-two-week Italy adventure travels by train to the country's most legendary cities. After landing in Rome, you'll visit the ancient sites, tour the Vatican, and learn pizza-making. Then board a train to Florence to experience the gardens, Renaissance masterpieces, and nearby Tuscan hill towns. Next is the Cinque Terre for seaside bliss on the Mediterranean, followed by several days in Venice to explore its maze of canals and colorful islands.

Finish the trip with a train ride to Venice along the Adriatic Sea

Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice - 12 Days

This inspiring 12-day trip to Italy is packed with world-class culture and scenery. The adventure begins in Rome, where you'll spend quality time at the Roman Forum, Sistine Chapel, and Colosseum. From here, train to Florence for Renaissance masterpieces and private lessons in Tuscan wine and gastronomy. Next is the Cinque Terre to hike among vertiginous villages on the Mediterranean, followed by Venice, where you'll ride gondolas and take a day trip to a nearby island known for glassblowing.

Spend two nights in the Cinque Terre on the Mediterranean Sea

Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice - 11 Days

Travelers keen on visiting Italy's three most famous cities by train will love this 11-day tour. It begins in the Eternal City, where you'll see legendary attractions, like the Sistine Chapel and the Roman Forum. Then take a train to Florence for Tuscan wine tasting and Renaissance masterpieces before heading to the Mediterranean coast. Here, you'll hike between cliffside villages before finishing in Venice with free time to explore its 150 city-based canals.

Stay two nights in Cinque Terre, with access to the Mediterranean

Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice - 10 Days

This itinerary combines Italy's three most famous cities—and a group of villages on the Mediterranean coast—for a 10-day train trip of your dreams. Start in Rome, where you'll see the ancient sites at your own pace before traveling to Florence for wine tasting and Renaissance art. Then head west to the Cinque Terre to hike between cliffside villages and swim in the turquoise sea. Finish in canal-laced Venice, where you'll take as many charming walks and gondola rides as possible.

End the trip in Venice with a self-guided tour of the Basilica San Marco

Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice - 9 Days

This nine-day tour travels by high-speed train to Italy's most famous cities. Start in Rome, where you'll wander through ancient sights and museums independently or with a private guide. Next, explore the manicured gardens and architecture in Florence—with a day trip to the Cinque Terre to hike between villages on the Mediterranean. Then you're off to Venice to wander through the squares, basilicas, and hidden canals of the "Floating City" to complete the adventure.

Start your trip in Rome where you can explore sights like the Spanish Steps

Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice - 8 Days

Travelers will cover a lot of ground with this train trip through Italy. Over eight days, you'll see Rome's legendary sights—like the Colosseum and Sistine Chapel—on your own and with a private guide. Then board a train to Florence for an introduction to Renaissance art and culture and a day trip to the Cinque Terre on the Mediterranean coast. Finish in Venice with two days to explore its network of canals and delicious food options, especially at the Rialto Market.

Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, & Venice - 7 Days

Start your trip in Rome, admiring the Sistine Chapel on a tour of the Vatican and strolling through the streets to experience its buzzing nightlife. See Michelangelo's 'David' sculpture in Florence, meander through piazzas and across the famed Ponte Vecchio bridge before exploring the colorful, seaside villages of Cinque Terre. Finish off in Venice, shopping for carnival masks and handblown art.

Mount Whitney and the Alabama Hills in the Sunset

Grand Tour of the Sierra Nevada - 9 Days

John Muir called the Sierra Nevada the Range of Light. With this itinerary, you will experience the full majesty of this mountain range, and come to understand and appreciate his sentiment. You'll start from the less-visited Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite and move to the wonder that is Mono Lake on the east side of the mountain range. You'll continue on to explore the alpine lakes in the Mammoth and June Lakes areas. Then, you'll make your way further south to Mt. Whitney, the highest point in the continental United States, before looping back to the Western Sierras with a stop in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

Spend a full day in Venice before taking the one-hour train back to Verona

Rome, Florence, Verona & Venice - 8 Days

Experience four stunning cities during this 11-day Italy adventure by high-speed train. First, you'll see Rome's legendary sights—like the Colosseum and Spanish Steps—on your own and with a guide. Then head to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, for world-class museums and Tuscan wine. Finish in the UNESCO-listed city of Verona, home of Juliet's balcony, where you'll squeeze in a trip to Venice to boat through the canals to complete the adventure.

Spend three nights in Florence, home of the Duomo

Rome, Florence, Verona & Venice - 9 Days

This scenic train journey through Italy covers four cities in nine days, starting in Rome, where you'll walk through the historic core and visit the Vatican. Then make your to Florence to see Michelangelo's masterpieces and get firsthand lessons in Tuscan cuisine and wine. End the trip in UNESCO-listed Verona, home of a first-century amphitheater and Shakespeare's favorite balcony. You'll also have a day in Venice to boat through the canals for the ultimate adventure.

Skip the touristy eateries and dine in local neighborhoods like Rome's Trastevere

Rome, Florence, Verona & Venice - 10 Days

Make the most of your 10 days in Italy with this exciting trip that travels by high-speed train. First, you'll see Rome's legendary sights—like the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain—on your own and with a guide. Then head to the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Florence, for two days of culture and Tuscan gastronomy. Next is the UNESCO-listed city of Verona, with its enchanting mix of prehistoric sites and Shakesperean monuments, where you'll squeeze in a day trip to Venice to complete the adventure.

Begin the trip with three nights in Rome, home of the Spanish Steps

Rome, Florence, Verona & Venice - 11 Days

Split your time between four world-class cities in this 11-day tour of Italy. It starts in Rome, where you'll see the ancient sights at your own pace before joining a private tour of the Vatican. Then, travel by high-speed train to Florence to soak in as much Renaissance art and Tuscan food and wine as possible. Finish in Verona, a UNESCO-listed city known for more than just Shakespeare. You'll even have a day to boat through the narrow canals of Venice to finish the adventure.

Explore Venice's charming network of canals and islands

Rome, Florence, Verona & Venice - 12 Days

This 12-day tour through Italy combines four world-class cultural destinations. Your trip starts in Rome's historic core, where you'll get close to ancient landmarks and see the Sistine Chapel. Then train to Florence to experience its elegant gardens, Renaissance museums, and Tuscan cuisine. End your trip in UNESCO-listed Verona, visiting wineries and the famous balcony of Shakespeare's love story, followed by quality time in the floating city of Venice.

Spend three days in the UNESCO-listed city of Verona

Rome, Florence, Verona & Venice - 13 Days

This 13-day Italy itinerary travels by high-speed train to four cities known for culture, food, and wine. Explore Rome's historical core and Vatican City before heading to Florence to soak up masterpieces and Tuscan cuisine. Next, head to Verona, a UNESCO-listed city with prehistoric landmarks and romantic balconies, not to mention nearby wineries. Finish in Venice, the City of Water, and get lost in its charming canals, stopping to enjoy the Venetian version of tapas.

End this Italy adventure with three nights in Venice

Rome, Florence, Verona & Venice - 14 Days

Spend quality time in four amazing Italian cities during this two-week itinerary. After landing in Rome, you'll have three days to see the fountains, ancient ruins, and Vatican museums. Then board a high-speed train to Florence for Renaissance art and pasta-making. Next is a day trip to the Cinque Terre to hike between villages on the Mediterranean before you head to UNESCO-listed Verona for wineries and Shakespearean balconies. Finish with a gondola ride through the canals of Venice for a trip of a lifetime.

Start your trip in Rome and take an evening walk to the Trevi Fountain

Rome, Florence, Verona & Venice - 15 Days

Travel by high-speed train from Rome to Venice on this grand 15-day tour of Italy. Upon landing in Rome, you'll take dreamy walks through elegant streets and ancient ruins, with guided tours of the Vatican and Catacombs. Next is Florence to see masterpieces, cook Tuscan cuisine, and hike between villages in the Cinque Terre. Then head north to Verona to tour its UNESCO-listed streets (and nearby wineries) before ending in Venice with free time to explore its maze of canals and islands.

Spend three nights in Verona, a UNESCO-listed city

Rome, Florence, Verona & Venice - 16 Days

This 16-day trip to Italy travels from Rome to Venice via high-speed train, with stops along the way. Land in Rome to see ancient sights and the Vatican museums before heading to Florence for Renaissance masterpieces and pasta-making. Then train to Verona—home of Shakespeare's famous balcony—and finish in Venice, where you'll explore the canals and Piazza San Marco. You'll also take scenic day trips to hike on the Mediterranean, taste wine in Valpolicella, and visit a glassblower near Venice.

Take a boat tour in Venice to nearby islands to finish your trip to Italy

Rome, Florence, Verona & Venice - 17 Days

For travelers with 17 days to spend in Italy, this itinerary moves at a relaxed pace letting you savor each destination. It starts in Rome, where you'll explore historic streets and trendy neighborhoods. Then take the train to Florence to see Renaissance masterpieces, make Tuscan cuisine, and hike between villages on the Mediterranean. From there, head to Verona—your base for day trips to Valpolicella and the Dolomites—and finish in Venice with boat trips to famous canals and nearby islands.

Start your trip in Rome where you can get views of the Vatican from the Tiber River

Rome, Florence, Verona & Venice - 18 Days

Travel by train on this 18-day trip to Italy that combines world-class cities and scenic excursions. It starts in Rome, where you'll explore ancient ruins and take a private tour of the Vatican museums. Then head to Florence, with trips to Tuscan hill towns and Mediterranean villages. The second half of the journey visits the UNESCO-listed city of Verona—with wine tasting and a funicular ride in the Dolomites—before ending in Venice, where you'll have boat tours and free time to explore its network of 150 canals.

Finish the trip in the romantic city of Verona, where you'll spend three nights

Rome, Orvieto, Florence & Verona - 11 Days

This 11-day train journey through Italy covers four beautiful cities and some of the stunning countryside for a memorable trip. Start in Rome, where you'll see the Vatican and Colosseum, before going up to Orvieto in the lesser-known Umbria region. Then continue to Florence to see the city's Renaissance masterpieces and learn how to make fresh pasta. Finish your adventure in Verona's lovely and romantic streets with a day trip to its neighboring city, Venice.

This itinerary includes three nights in Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region

Rome, Orvieto, Florence & Verona - 12 Days

Travel from Rome to Venice via high-speed train on this exciting 12-day tour of Italy. Your first stop is the "Eternal City" to visit the Vatican and Colosseum before going to Orvieto in the lesser-known Umbria region. Then train to Florence to experience the Renaissance culture and Tuscan cuisine. Finish your trip in the romantic and UNESCO-listed city of Verona with a quick trip to the "Floating City," where you can cruise through the canals and explore St. Mark's Square.

Spend your last full day in Venice to see famous landmarks like Basilica San Marco

Rome, Orvieto, Florence & Verona - 13 Days

Experience Italy's culturally-rich cities and stunning countryside during this 13-day itinerary. Kick off in Rome, where you'll see the Colosseum and the Vatican, before spending two days in the Umbria region. Then take a train to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where you'll learn how to make pasta and visit hill towns in Tuscany. Complete the adventure by exploring the neighboring cities of Verona and Venice—each with its charms—for a memorable trip.

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