MONDAY DAY 1: Rome, Welcome to Italy!

First stop of this 13-day journey! in the top Italian destinations. Do the check in at one of our partner hostels in Rome and later prepare yourself to meet the rest of the group and at the reception. You would find your tour leader there who is going to give you a brief introduction of your 13-day tour with us! Later you would continue with a informative orientation walk that would allow you to know more about the amazing city and to understand more about the Italian culture by walking next of the Roman Forum, arriving to one of Rome's masterpieces from the Colosseum. After would be dinner time where you would get to know better the other travelers while you start appreciating the delicious Italian carbonara ( D )

Day 2: Spanish steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and much more

Meet our guide in the morning for an orientation walk through the winding roman back streets to discover the most famous sites including Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. Don't forget to throw a coin and make a wish! Be prepared to walk all day as there is no better way to explore a new city like Rome than on foot.  Reach finally the Vatican city where you will be left free to visit the St. Peter's Basilica house of the Pope or book an exciting but informative 2h walking tour of the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel  ( tickets of the Vatican museums are included ) with a licensed tour guide. Free evening.

Day 3: Venice, time for some canals full of mystery!

In the morning you would take a fast speed train to the most beautiful city in the world, Venice! Which is going to be waiting for you with all it’s magical canals and the mystery behind each one of their masks and beautiful carnival costumes. Enjoy an orientation walk where you’d get to know all about the secrets of how this city became what it is now. Finish at Piazza San Marco where we know the breathtaking Basilica di San Marco is going to leave you speechless!

Day 4: Relaxing day in Venice

Now you know where you want to go since the day before you saw it all with your tour guide, so today enjoy a relaxing walk in Venice. Treat yourself and have a Spritz next to the canal with some local seafood or what about a Gondola ride in the Grand Canal!

Day 5: The city of Romeo and Juliet…. Verona!

One of the most romantic cities in Italy is the lovely Verona; city that the admirable Shakespeare turned inmortal in time. Your tour guide would tell you all you need to know about this incredible city, and prepare your best pose to take a photo at Juliet’s house! Best place to lock your love (Or to ask for one to our beloved Juliet)

Day 6:  Head to Milan, the capital of fashion!

You are at the half of your tour! What do you think about some new outfits for the rest of the trip? But before some shopping, we would show you the beautiful monuments of the city; You would get impressed by the breathtaking architecture of the Duomo and the Victorious Emanuel Gallery. Then finish in the nightlife area of Milan; the Navigli.

Day 7: No landscapes as in Lake Como

One of the most important lakes in Italy is Lake Como. After a 1h30 minutes train you would visit three villages from the Lake. First enjoy Como and see the amazing cathedral. Then get the best views from the lake on the first ferry that would cross the lake until it gets to Bellagio, and after exploring the place catch a ferry to Varenna where later you’d take the train back to Milan.

Day 8:The fourth largest city in Italy..... Turin

That’s right. Turin is one of the biggest cities in Italy and you would enjoy an orientation walk to know all about its history cause actually did you know it was the first capital of The country?.. see, this city would make you fall in love with all its secrets!’

Day 9: Free day in Turin

A free day in this incredible city means taking a jump in history with its museums and its 19th-century stately style which is closer to that representation of "South Germany" style in Italy.

Day 10: Back in history with renaissance in Florence

You could have not missed this Italian treasure! The city of Arts is gonna make you have an unforgettable experience by its beauty. You would take a train to Florence and then meet a IOAB staff at the office to start our evening orientation walk. Then we would finish in the liveliest area of the city with the Italian aperitivo. Here you would enjoy a drink and eat as much as you want!

Day 11: Enjoy Florence at your own leisure

Visit all the museums you want since this is a free day. You could go to The Gallery to see the stunning David by Michelangelo, or walk in the beautiful streets of Florence. Today is a great opportunity to try the delicious Florentine Steak!

Day 12: Best way to finish… Wine Tasting!!

A full day trip from Florence to discover Tuscany and its wine. We will depart from Florence at 10:00am which is not too early in the event you wish to sleep a big longer. We will stop in 2 wineries in the heart of the Chianti region surrounded by cypresses, olive trees and vineyards where you will taste up to 7 different type of wines,  balsamic vinegar and the delicious truffle extra virgin olive oil. The  wine makers will guide you through the vineyards and the cellars and they will share the secrets of the wine and oil production as well as the best wine and food combinations. In the afternoon you will be free to visit and spend time wandering through the narrow streets shopping in the local shops of the most beautiful medieval town of Tuscany, San Gimignano and check out the tower filled skyline while eating the ice cream from a world-champion gelateria. Back to Florence at approx 5:00pm. Free evening.

SATURDAY Day 13: Time to say goodbye

The official end of the tour has arrived so don’t forget to leave your accommodation at 10:00am. After 13 amazing days now we say “arrivederci”

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Is this trip right for you?

• The primary means of transportation of this trip is by train. Trains are the fastest way to cross long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. Please note that you'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, so make sure it doesn’t exceed in weight and size.
• Be prepared to walk a lot as we believe that there is no better way to explore a new city than on foot. 
• If you choose the multi share room, you will share a room with other travellers not necessarely taking part of the tour. This trip is a great opportunity to get to know other like-minded people, so embrace it while you can. 
• We are not a bus tour company and we do not shepherd the groups from one place to the other. Flexibility, good mix of free time and organised activities with our team are part of our company and philosophy
• Your leader and the composition of your group may change in certain days as the groups are small and we want to make sure you can meet as many new fellow travellers as possible.