Day 1 Bellagio, ItalyArrive Milan and on to Menaggio on Lake Como

Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa. A transfer is included from Milan's Malpensa Airport to Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa in Menaggio, on Lake Como. Upon arrival, travel through the beautiful northern Italian countryside from Milan to your five-star 19th-century grand hotel in beautiful Menaggio on the shores of bejeweled Lake Como. Meet your fellow traveling companions at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner at your hotel as you settle into a week of Italian elegance.

Following breakfast at your hotel, board your private boat bound for Villa Balbianello. Built in 1787 and perched on a wooded peninsula, this villa is famed for its dreamlike setting of terraced gardens and sweeping lake views. Once a cardinal's summer retreat, film lovers might recognize it from Casino Royale and Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - but today, it plays host to you. Enjoy a guided tour and time to explore on your own before continuing across the lake to Bellagio. Known as the "Pearl of the Lake," enjoy a lakeside lunch followed by free time to explore this picturesque village. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Today, you'll journey from the shores of Lake Como to the romantic canals of Venice. As you travel east, visit the Veneto region for lunch at a wine relais in the countryside, paired with local wines and regional specialties. Savor the flavors of this renowned wine-producing area, surrounded by rolling vineyards and picturesque charm. By late afternoon, arrive in Venice - reaching your five-star hotel by private boat, just steps from Piazza San Marco. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

This morning, step into the heart of Venice with a locally guided tour of its storied landmarks. Cross footbridges and winding alleys en route to the Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and once the seat of Venetian power. Later, glide through the city's canals aboard a traditional gondola - one of Venice's timeless pleasures. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy at your own pace. Wander the piazzas, browse artisan shops, or sip a spritz beside a quiet canal as the city settles into twilight.

Depart Venice this morning by boat and coach en route to Mestre, where you'll board a high-speed train through the Tuscan countryside to Florence - birthplace of the Renaissance and a city that feels like a living museum. After lunch at your hotel, The St. Regis Florence, delve into the city's artistic legacy with a private lecture by a local art historian, setting the stage for your afternoon exploration. On a guided walking tour, stand before Michelangelo's David at the Galleria dell'Accademia, then stroll through the heart of Florence - past the Duomo, bell tower, and piazzas that have shaped history and inspired masters. Enjoy free time to wander or rest before dinner at a local osteria.

Begin the day with a guided walk through Florence's Renaissance heart, crossing the iconic Ponte Vecchio en route to the Uffizi Gallery, home to one of the world's most celebrated art collections. Step into light-filled halls where masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael come alive with insight from your expert guide. The tour concludes on the museum's rooftop terrace - linger if you wish, or head out to explore Florence as you please. With the afternoon and evening free, follow your curiosity into artisan workshops, sun-drenched piazzas, or quiet corners of this endlessly inspiring city.

Leave Florence behind as you journey through the Tuscan countryside to Siena, a city carved into sun-warmed hills and steeped in medieval pageantry. On a guided walking tour, explore Siena's winding contrade, visit the striking Duomo and stand in the vast Piazza del Campo - home to the centuries-old Palio horse race. After time for lunch and explorations on your own, continue to the peaceful hills of southern Tuscany for a two-night stay at Fonteverde, an elegant countryside spa retreat surrounded by olive groves and sweeping Val d'Orcia views. Enjoy a relaxed dinner at the hotel this evening.

Step into Tuscany's timeless rhythms with a guided visit to Chiusi, once a powerful Etruscan city. Explore its archaeological treasures and hilltop cathedral, uncovering layers of history beneath the quiet charm of this ancient town. Later, follow vineyard-lined roads to a local winery for a tour and wine pairing lunch. This evening, enjoy a relaxed apericena - a casual gathering with drinks and Tuscan bites best savored as the sun dips behind the hills.

Journey to Rome this morning for a two-night stay at The St. Regis Rome. Experience an insider's view of Imperial Rome with a local guide on a panoramic sightseeing drive. Pass by the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, Palatine Hill, the Colosseum, and more, gaining historical insight into these landmark sites along the way. Enjoy a local lunch of Roman specialties before an afternoon at leisure to explore the many outstanding ancient sites nestled throughout this remarkable city. This evening, please join us for a farewell reception and dinner at your hotel.

Rome's magnificent treasures continue to reveal themselves today with a visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (subject to availability; day and time may vary). See the Candelabra Gallery, Map Gallery, and Tapestries - an extraordinary opportunity to view some of the world's finest masterpieces, including Michelangelo's famed Sistine Chapel. Enjoy your final evening in Rome as you please - perhaps wandering through its ancient roads.

Tour ends: Rome. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The St. Regis Rome to Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino; allow 3 hours for check-in.