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Arrive in Rome and transfer to your luxury hotel near the Spanish Steps. Meet your fellow travelers and Tauck Tour Director at a welcome reception and dinner, setting the stage for the journey ahead.

Enjoy an exclusive early-morning visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel before the general public. Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a private guide. The evening is free to wander Rome's atmospheric piazzas at your leisure.

Depart Rome and travel south through the Italian countryside to the stunning Amalfi Coast. Arrive in Sorrento and settle into your clifftop hotel overlooking the Bay of Naples, with views toward Vesuvius and Capri.

Drive the legendary Amalfi Coast road, stopping in the picture-perfect villages of Positano and Amalfi. Visit the medieval hilltop town of Ravello and its stunning Villa Rufolo gardens. Return to Sorrento for a free evening.

Travel north through Campania into the heart of Tuscany. Arrive in the medieval city of Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a guided walking tour of its Gothic architecture and the magnificent Piazza del Campo.

Spend a day in the rolling Tuscan countryside. Visit a family-owned vineyard for a wine tasting and enjoy a hands-on cooking class where you'll prepare traditional Tuscan dishes with local ingredients, followed by a convivial lunch of your creations.

Travel to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. En route, stop in the charming hilltop town of San Gimignano. Arrive in Florence and check into your hotel in the historic center, steps from the Duomo.

A full day in Florence. Enjoy a guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery to see masterworks by Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Visit the Accademia to see Michelangelo's David. The afternoon is free to explore the leather markets, cross the Ponte Vecchio, or simply enjoy a gelato on the piazza.

Travel north through the Apennine Mountains to Italy's breathtaking Lake District. Arrive at your lakeside hotel on Lake Como, one of the most glamorous settings in all of Europe. Enjoy a welcome dinner with views of the lake.

A leisurely day on Lake Como. Take a private boat ride to the enchanting town of Bellagio, stroll its cobblestone streets and gardens, and enjoy lunch at a lakeside restaurant. The afternoon is yours to relax at the hotel or explore further.

Depart Lake Como and travel east to Venice. Arrive and take a private water taxi down the Grand Canal to your hotel. Enjoy a guided walking tour through St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Celebrate the end of your journey with a farewell dinner at a candlelit restaurant.

After breakfast, transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport for your departure, or extend your stay to continue exploring this remarkable city on your own.