Your 7 Day Tour of Italy Itinerary
Our tour planning specialists are delighted to share our day-by-day itinerary, designed to deliver the very best of Italy in 7 days, combining history, art, and landscape with seamless travel throughout.
Day 1: Rome Historic Center Walking Tour
- Private guide in Rome
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Trevi Fountain
- Spanish Steps
Day 1 description
Your first day in Rome is spent exploring the historic center with your private guide.
​Walk through the city’s most iconic squares and landmarks, beginning at the Pantheon, one of the best-preserved monuments of Ancient Rome. Continue to Piazza Navona, known for its fountains and lively atmosphere, before visiting the iconic Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.
​Throughout the day, your guide will introduce the city’s history, culture, and layout, providing a strong foundation for the days ahead.
​Day 2: Vatican & Sistine Chapel Private Tour
- Private Vatican guide
- Vatican Museums (skip-the-line entry)
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica
Day 2 description
Today is dedicated to Vatican City, with a private guided tour of its most important sites.
​With skip-the-line access, explore the Vatican Museums, following a curated route through key galleries including the Raphael Rooms and Gallery of Maps. Continue to the Sistine Chapel, where your guide will explain Michelangelo’s frescoes and their significance.
​Where access allows, continue directly into St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll explore the interior with expert guidance.
​Day 3: Colosseum & Ancient Rome
- Private guide in Rome
- Colosseum (skip-the-line entry)
- Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill
Day 3 description
Today is dedicated to Vatican City, with a private guided tour of its most important sites.
​With skip-the-line access, explore the Vatican Museums, following a curated route through key galleries including the Raphael Rooms and Gallery of Maps. Continue to the Sistine Chapel, where your guide will explain Michelangelo’s frescoes and their significance.
​Where access allows, continue directly into St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll explore the interior with expert guidance.
Your final day in Rome focuses on Ancient Rome.
​Begin with a private guided visit to the Colosseum, where you’ll learn about its construction, engineering, and the events that took place within its walls.
​Continue into the Roman Forum, once the political and social center of the city, before exploring Palatine Hill.
​Your guide will bring the ruins to life, offering a clear understanding of how the city functioned at its peak.
Day 4: Rome to Florence & Florence Guided Tour
- High-speed train from Rome to Florence
- Private transfer on arrival
- Private guide in Florence
- Florence Cathedral
- Piazza della Signoria
- Uffizi Gallery (skip-the-line entry)
Day 4 description
This morning, travel from Rome to Florence by high-speed train, offering a comfortable and efficient transfer between the two cities.
​Upon arrival, meet your private guide and begin exploring Florence, the heart of the Renaissance. Visit the Florence Cathedral and continue through Piazza della Signoria before concluding with a skip-the-line guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery.
Day 5: Siena & San Gimignano Day Trip
- Private transfer from Florence
- Private guided tour of Siena
- Piazza del Campo
- Siena Cathedral
- San Gimignano
Day 5 description
Today, your private driver will take you into the Tuscan countryside.
​Begin in Siena with a guided visit through its historic streets, including Piazza del Campo and Siena Cathedral. In the afternoon, continue to San Gimignano, known for its medieval towers and hilltop setting.
​Return to Florence in the evening.
Day 6: Chianti Wine Region Experience
- Private transfer from Florence
- Boutique winery visit
- Private cellar tour & wine tasting
- Olive oil tasting
- Lunch at vineyard or agriturismo
- Visit local villages
Day 6 description
​Spend the day in the Chianti wine region with your private driver.
​Visit a boutique winery for a guided cellar tour and tasting of Chianti wines, followed by a relaxed lunch in a vineyard setting. In the afternoon, explore local villages and enjoy the landscapes that define Tuscany.
​Return to Florence in the evening.
​Day 7: Departure
Departure from Florence or return to Rome
​Your tour concludes today. Depending on your onward plans, depart from Florence or return to Rome by high-speed train.
