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.
