We highly recommend booking pre-trip accommodations if you'd like to arrive early and fully immerse yourself in Rome's vibrant atmosphere.

Morning/Afternoon

• Meet at Rome Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) at 2:00 p.m.
• Your Trip Leader will meet you and your new friends at the airport, and take included transportation to our boutique accommodations in Rome.
• Head out with your guide on an orientation walk through the historical city center of Rome. Walk past the Pantheon, enjoy people-watching in Navona Square, and learn about the history of the Jewish Ghetto.

Evening

• Have your opening dinner at the local restaurant with your group and get to know the other like-minded travelers on your trip.

Morning

• Wake up in Rome and enjoy a delicious breakfast with your new friends.
• Take included transportation to Marmore Waterfalls (~2-hour drive).
• The Marmore Waterfalls are Europe’s highest man-made waterfalls built by the Romans in 271 BC!
• Explore this beautiful place, enjoying some great views of the waterfalls as you trek to "Balcone degli Innamorati" (Balcony of the Lovers).

Afternoon

• Continue the drive to your agriturismo farmstay in the Umbrian countryside (~1.5 hours drive).
• Explore the variety of gardens on this sustainable farm including fruit trees and an olive grove.

Evening

• Enjoy an authentic dinner made with locally sourced products from the region.
• Be sure to taste some of the delicious local Italian wine.

Morning

• Wake up in the Umbrian countryside and start your day right with a typical Italian breakfast.
• Experience Bevagna' on a guided walking tour and join a class at a medieval workshop to learn traditional artisan craftsmanship.

Afternoon

• Have lunch at a local winery and have the opportunity to taste a few of the vineyard's wines.
• Gather with your friends for a cooking demonstration where you will learn the secrets of cooking authentic Italian dishes.

Evening

• Relax on the farm for the evening and take the opportunity to reflect on this peaceful day spent in the countryside.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast at the accommodation and then drive to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site. (~45 minute drive)
• Learn about the history of this ancient town on a guided walk.
• Taste world-renowned gelato and grab lunch at a boutique Italian cafe.

Afternoon

• Arrive in Florence by mid-afternoon and have some free time to explore the city.   
• Florence is home to many reputable museums, art galleries, and restaurants. Be sure to ask your Trip Leader for recommendations.

Evening

• Gather with your new friends at the Piazzale Michelangelo to watch the sunset over the city before heading out for dinner at a restaurant of your choosing.  
• Tonight’s dinner is not included so you can explore Tuscan gastronomy on your own. Your Trip Leader will be able to recommend some top eateries worth checking out.

Morning

• Wake up in Florence and enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
• Head out with a local guide to learn about the history and architecture of Florence on a guided walking tour.  
• Site visits may include the Piazza della Signoria with the town hall Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, the Baptistery with its ‘Doors of Paradise’, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Santa Trinita, and Orsanmichele Church.
• Walk across the Arno River on Ponte Vecchio and explore the secret Vasari Corridor, as well as Florence’s famous shopping streets.

Afternoon

• This afternoon is free at leisure with a chance to create your own experience. A few optional activities include an espresso making class at the Espresso Academy or discovering the unique neighborhoods of Florence on a Aperitivo Time Tour.
• Opt to visit Galleria dell'Accademia, the home of Michelangelo's world-famous statue of David, or the 374-foot tall Florence Cathedral. 

Evening

• Gather together with the group for a final farewell dinner and explore more of the city under the lights.

Morning

• Enjoy breakfast in the city of Florence and relax on your final morning together in Italy.
• Say arrivederci to your new friends and make plans to meet up in the future.
• You may depart at any time on this day.
• Be sure to get instructions from your Trip Leader about how to take a bus, taxi, or other local transportation to the airport or train station.