Today you’ll arrive at Pisa Airport, where you’ll be met by your tour manager and transferred for two hours to your hotel in Arezzo, the heart of Tuscany.

You’ll have the evening to unpack and get settled before exploring the surrounding area and having dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast, you can embrace a morning at leisure, accompanied by your tour manager.

In the afternoon, you’ll set off on a guided city tour of Arezzo, providing an introduction and orientation of this charming city. Points of interest include the Piazza Grande, Corso Italia and the Pieve di Santa Maria, which has a striking Romanesque façade.

The highlight of the tour will be a visit to Basilica di San Francesco, a 13th-century complex that encompasses two churches, adorned with colourful frescos and towering over the historic centre.

Later that day, you’ll return home to unwind and have dinner at the hotel.

The choice today is yours to either take advantage of a full day at leisure or join an optional excursion to Siena and San Gimignano.

Your first stop on this excursion will be Siena, famous for its medley of medieval brick buildings positioned around a fan-shaped square, Piazza del Campo. Here, you’ll also get to view the city’s Gothic town hall, Palazzo Pubblico and its 14th-century tower, Torre del Mangia, embellished with a white crown and looking out over the countryside.

You’ll then continue to another hill-topped town, San Gimignano, with its 14 fairy-tale-like towers rising amongst the other roofs. A ring of 13th-century walls encloses the old town centre, which is set around a triangular square, dotted with medieval houses. The Duomo di San Gimignano, a 12th-century church is a must-see during your visit given its fascinating assortment of frescos.

At the end of the day, you’ll return to your hotel for a well-deserved rest and dinner.

Fuel up on breakfast as you have a jam-packed journey around Florence today. The tour will lead you to the centre of the Renaissance movement and showcase the highlights of the city, followed by time to survey the winding streets at your own pace.

The imposing Florence Cathedral, Duomo di Firenze, is the starting point of this tour, and you can gaze at it in all its Gothic-style glory from the Piazza del Duomo. This striking structure, dating back to 1296, along with Baptistery and Giotto's Campanil are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site enveloping the historic centre of Florence. You’ll then see the splendour of the Basilica di Santa Croce before meandering across the medieval Ponte Vecchio bridge, spared by the retreating German forces.

This afternoon, there will be time at leisure to seek out Accademia, which houses Michelangelo’s fabled statue of David, and the Uffizi, where Botticelli’s famous Birth of Venus, as well as the sprawling Piazza della Signoria with the Palazzo Vecchio frieze and Fontana di Nettuno.

Your coach will then take you back to the hotel, where you can put your feet up, maybe with an Aperol Spritz in hand before having dinner.

You’ll check out of the hotel today and leave Arezzo for Rome, stopping for wine tasting at Montalcino, a beautiful town balanced on a hilltop in Tuscany. Famous for its production of wine, particularly the Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino, Enoteca La Fortezza is the perfect place to sample some local labels. Three tasting will be available, as well as a selection of cured meats and cheeses.

The tour will then continue to Rome, Italy’s ancient capital where you’ll check into Romoli Hotel Roma.

Following breakfast, you’ll get to tick off more Rome monuments by day on another tour. From the Spanish Steps, dating back to 1723 and the exterior of the Colosseum, the largest standing amphitheatre in the world, to Saint Peter’s Square in front of the Vatican City, you’ll definitely see it all.

With the afternoon at your leisure, perhaps take a stroll to the 18th-century Trevi Fountain to toss a coin into the waters and then grab a gelato. Or make your way to the cobbled streets of Trastevere in search of tiny osterias to feast on Italian delicacies amongst the locals.

Head back to your hotel once you’ve had your fill of the city’s splendours.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and another day to potter around Rome at your own pace – ideal for fitting in any of the sights that you had missed.

You can also choose to join an optional excursion to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica in the morning. 

An independent city-state in Rome and the smallest in the world, the Vatican City is a spiritual and administrative centre of the Roman Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope. Inside this city, you’ll find the Vatican Museums, a group of art and Christian museums housing a vast assortment of art and historical artefacts collected by the Roman Catholic Church over centuries.

During this excursion, you’ll also be able to visit St. Peter's Basilica, one of the world’s largest and most famous churches, a complex of museums and galleries, manicured gardens, and the Apostolic Palace.

This afternoon, you can continue your exploration of Rome on an optional excursion of three of its best ancient treasures (the tickets included in this excursion will offer you 24-hour entrance to all these attractions).

The Colosseo, commonly known as the Colosseum, will be the first wish-list sight, and it’s one of the most recognisable ancient Roman monuments. Dating back to the 1st century AD, this engineering marvel is one of the most well-preserved amphitheatres in the world, which was used for various forms of public spectacles and could hold up to 80,000 spectators. Nearby, the Arch of Constantine, dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great, can be found. Its large three arches are decorated with statues and descriptions commemorating his achievements.  

You’ll then view the Fori Imperiali, located to the west of the Colosseum, also known as the Imperial Forums, several monumental public squares, and forums. Built by successive Roman emperors, they originally served as the centre of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. Construction began during the reign of Julius Caesar, and each forum had a different purpose and theme.  

Above the Imperial Forums, the flat-topped Palatine Hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, is situated. This is one of the most ancient parts of Rome and where the emperors constructed their palaces. You can wander the ruins of these ancient buildings amongst the pine trees and take in the views of the city below, as well as visit the Museo Palatino, a small museum displaying information about the grounds.

Post-exploring, perhaps partake in the cultural tradition of Italian Aperitivo, opting for a spot on one of the pretty piazzas like Piazza Navona.

Have breakfast, check out of the hotel, and then you’ll be driven to Rome, stopping off first at Pompeii. Here, you can see the ruins of Roman Pompeii, which were destroyed and miraculously preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD.

Pompeii, then lay buried and forgotten for hundreds of years before being rediscovered in the 18th century. Follow your guide as they point out the villas, temples, and frescoed houses, which offer a vivid insight into Roman life.

Upon arriving in Sorrento Peninsula, a coastal haven looking out across the Bay of Naples, you’ll check into your hilltop hotel, where you might want to head straight to the rooftop terrace to take in the vista before dinner.

Once you’ve had breakfast, you can discover the delights of Sorrento Peninsula under your own steam or join an optional excursion to Capri.

This day trip starts off with boarding a boat and cruising around Capri, set in the Bay of Naples, known for its rugged cliffs and sheltered grottos. The boat will dock amongst the sparkling yachts, and you’ll have a chance to stroll the streets, lined with polished hotels and boutique shops and snorkel in the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

You’ll also get to see some of the island’s natural wonders like Grotta Bianca (white grotto), the natural arch, Villa Malaparte resting dramatically on a cliff edge, the soaring Faraglioni rocks, Grotto Verde (green grotto), the active lighthouse of Punta Carena, and the villa of Tiberius, the island retreat of the Roman Emperor, Tiberius. If you would like to visit the famous Grotta Azzurra (blue grotto), with its incredible azure reflection, you can do this during your free time on your own account.

You'll then return to your, where you can refresh and relax during the evening before having dinner at the hotel.

It’s your final day in Italy, and you can enjoy a full day at leisure or really make the most of it with an all-encompassing optional excursion along the arresting Amalfi Coast, passing by colourful towns, clinging to the cliffs with the sea shimmering below the craggy rocks.

One of the most scenic coastal roads in Europe forms the backdrop for today's included excursion. Here, the rock faces plunge vertically into the sea and dizzy bridges span deep gorges while, in contrast, gently-contoured hillsides covered in vines, fruit and olive trees roll away inland.

Take in the view above the town of Positano, with its Moorish-style pink and white houses, and enjoy a visit to beautiful Amalfi, a thriving holiday resort with houses rising up the hillsides and a main square dominated by the beautiful cathedral. Whilst in Amalfi, you'll be taken by boat to Maiori, a colourful lively town, which boasts the largest beach on the 50 km Amalfi coastline where you'll find a lovely waterfront promenade with restaurants, cafés, and shops.

As your Italian escape has come to an end, you’ll check out and be transferred to Naples Airport.