Enticing Northern Italy,
Tuscany & Rome

Welcome to Italy! After arriving in Milan, you'll have individual transfers to the Grand Hotel Dino in Baveno, where you'll spend two relaxing nights in rooms with amazing views.

In the evening, enjoy a welcome drink with the Big Journey Tour Manager and your fellow travellers, followed by a delicious dinner.

Start your day with a scenic boat ride on Lake Maggiore to the enchanting Isola Bella. Enjoy a guided tour, aperitivo, and access to the stunning Palazzo Borromeo and its magnificent Baroque gardens.

The afternoon and evening are yours to relax and explore at your leisure. Dinner is also at your leisure, with plenty of options to discover in the area.

After breakfast, we’ll depart Lake Maggiore and head to Milan for a panoramic morning tour.

Then, we journey east to the romantic city of Verona, where we’ll check into our hotel for two nights. In the afternoon, explore Verona on a guided walking tour, discovering the charming streets of Romeo and Juliet’s city.

The evening is free to enjoy dinner at your own pace.

Today, we board a high-speed train to Venice. Upon arrival, meet our guide for a walking tour through Venice’s iconic streets and canals.

You’ll have a 24-hour ACTV Travelcard for unlimited water-bus rides, giving you the freedom to explore at your leisure.

After lunch and some free time, we’ll return to Verona by train.

Our journey continues south as we head to Bologna, renowned for its exceptional cuisine.

Enjoy free time to explore or shop before we depart for Tuscany, where the breathtaking landscape welcomes us to the spa town of Montecatini Terme for a three-night stay.

The evening concludes with a group dinner at our hotel.

After a short train ride, we arrive in Florence for a guided morning walking tour of the city’s rich history and Renaissance beauty.

The rest of the day is yours to explore Florence at your own pace, with an afternoon treat of Italian gelato from a famous local shop, courtesy of our Tour Manager. We’ll return to Montecatini in the evening, where dinner is at your leisure.

Following breakfast we will board our coach for a full day tour to Pisa and Lucca.

First stop will be Lucca for a walking tour of this highly attractive entirely-walled Renaissance town. Walking through the historical centre along the cobblestone streets we will see the Casa di Puccini, where the great opera composer was born which is now a house museum.

There will be time for lunch before we board the coach again and head off to Pisa. We will meet our guide for a tour of the Campo dei Miracoli (Miracles Square) comprising Duomo, Baptistry and the famous Leaning Tower, to which entrance is included for those who want to climb the steps!

Enjoy an evening at leisure.

On our way to Rome, we’ll stop at a renowned Chianti vineyard for a delightful wine-tasting experience, hosted by a sommelier and paired with local snacks.

Arriving in Rome, we’ll check in for a three-night stay at the Hotel Villa Pamphili, where each room features a private balcony. The evening is free for you to explore the culinary scene at your own pace.

Today, enjoy a guided tour of Ancient Rome, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum, with our private coach.

The rest of the day and evening are free for leisure, with our coach available for any dinner plans.

Experience the Vatican Museums with ease! We offer skip-the-line tickets and audio guides for a hassle-free visit. If you're interested, simply let us know in advance, and we’ll arrange everything before your tour.

**Optional Entrance to the Vatican Museums: €49.00 per person, which includes skip-the-line tickets and audio guides. Please note that availability is subject to confirmation at the time of booking.

Spend the rest of the day at your own pace. In the evening, join us for a special farewell dinner featuring drinks and a surprise performance.

Sadly our Italian Experience has come to an end and its time to depart.  Transfers to the airport will be arranged accordingly.

However, if you want to continue your Italian Experience, why not extend your holiday and come to Sicily with us!