Sample Itinerary Below (subject to change)

Historical Roma!

Rome (Aug 8–12, 5 nights)


Day 1 – Tue, Aug 8 (Arrival & Evening Walk)

  • Arrive in Rome, check into hotel near Centro Storico.

  • Evening stroll: Piazza Navona → Pantheon → Trevi Fountain.

  • Dinner in Trastevere.

Day 2 – Wed, Aug 9 (Ancient Rome)

  • Morning: Colosseum & Roman Forum.

  • Afternoon: Palatine Hill and Capitoline Hill.

  • Evening aperitivo near Campo de’ Fiori.

Day 3 – Thu, Aug 10 (Vatican City)

  • Morning: St. Peter’s Basilica & Dome climb.

  • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.

  • Evening: Castel Sant’Angelo and Tiber riverside.

Day 4 – Fri, Aug 11 (Baroque & Hidden Gems)

  • Visit Borghese Gallery (reserve in advance).

  • Spanish Steps & Via Condotti shopping.

  • Late afternoon: Testaccio food market & trattoria dinner.

Day 5 – Sat, Aug 12 (Transfer to Florence)

  • Morning: Appian Way & Catacombs OR a last wander in the city.

  • Afternoon train Rome → Florence (1.5h).

The famed horse race of Siena

Siena (Aug 15–17, 2 nights)

Day 9 – Wed, Aug 16 (Siena Highlights)

  • Evening stroll: Piazza della Signoria & Duomo by night.

  • Explore Piazza del Campo and Torre del Mangia.

  • Watch the famed Palio Horse Race.

  • Afternoon: Wine tasting in Chianti countryside.

Day 10 – Thu, Aug 17 (Transfer to Bologna)

  • Visit Siena Cathedral (Duomo).

  • Afternoon train/bus Siena → Bologna (~2.5–3h).



Beautiful Bologna!

Bologna (Aug 17–19, 2 nights)

Day 10 - Arrival

Evening: Tagliatelle al ragù dinner under Portico di San Luca.

Day 11 – Fri, Aug 18 (Bologna’s Towers & Food)

  • Morning: Climb Asinelli Tower for views.

  • Stroll through Piazza Maggiore & Basilica of San Petronio.

  • Evening: Market tour & food tastings (mortadella, tortellini, balsamic vinegar).

Day 12 – Sat, Aug 19 (Day Trip to Parma or Modena)

  • Morning train to Modena (Ferrari + balsamic vinegar tours) or Parma (prosciutto & Parmigiano).

  • Return to Bologna in evening.

  • Train Bologna → Venice (~1.5–2h).


Final nights in Venice

Venice (Aug 19–22, 3 nights)

Day 12 – Sat, Aug 19 (Arrival in Venice)

  • Evening gondola ride or vaporetto along the Grand Canal.

  • Dinner near Rialto Bridge.

Day 13 – Sun, Aug 20 (St. Mark’s Venice)

  • Morning: St. Mark’s Basilica & Campanile.

  • Doge’s Palace & Bridge of Sighs.

  • Evening: Opera or Vivaldi concert.

Day 14 – Mon, Aug 21 (Islands of the Lagoon)

  • Boat trip: Murano (glass), Burano (lace & colorful houses), Torcello.

  • Return for dinner in Cannaregio.

Day 15 – Tue, Aug 22 (Departure)

  • Morning stroll in Dorsoduro (Peggy Guggenheim Collection).

  • Last espresso by the canal before departure.

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