Welcome to Italy!
Upon arrival at Rome airport proceed through Passport Control and collect your luggage inside the customs area. Meet your driver for private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the Eternal City. In the evening, meet your host who will give you an overview of your tour program. 
Overnight in Rome.

After breakfast, transfer to the Vatican for a guided visit of the Museum. Discover the masterpieces of Greek and Roman ancient art, works of Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. After the tour ends, return to the hotel by private coach. Afternoon available to explore the city on your own. In the evening, enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Rome.

This morning is at leisure to explore on your own the many squares of Rome or just stroll around the city. Meet in the afternoon to live the history of ancient Rome and learn about the mythical origins, the thousand years of history and legendary heroes who made Rome “Caput Mundi with a visit to the Colosseum. Tonight enjoy a great dinner served in a traditional Roman trattoria, away from the tourist crowds and amongst the locals. Overnight in Rome.

In the morning depart to Siena. Enjoy the views of rolling hills covered by vineyards, olives tree, small villages and original bell towers. Upon arrival in Siena, meet your local guide for a walking tour of Siena, probably Italy's loveliest medieval city. Siena's heart is Il Campo where the famous horse race Il Palio takes place twice each summer. The town offers magnificent masterpieces and incredible views. Lunch will be served in a typical farm house outside the town.  Continue to Florence and en route stop in San Gimignano. Enjoy free time and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its unique skyline of medieval towers. Arrival in Florence late afternoon. Overnight in Florence.

Lorenzo de Medici transformed Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance by attracting the best artists, architects and writers of the time such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli to whom he commissioned various works. Enjoy a morning walking tour and visit Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Dome with Giotto's bell tower, Ponte Vecchio and Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Florence on your own, visiting the Uffizi or the Accademia or take the opportunity to visit Pisa or Lucca. Dinner will be served in a local tuscan restaurant. Overnight in Florence.

After breakfast depart for a full day visit to the Chianti region famous for its locally produced wines. We’ll stop along the way for wine and cheese tasting before returning to Florence along scenic roads. Farewell dinner will be served in a local restaurant in Florence. Overnight in Florence.

Breakfast followed by private transfer to airport. Return flight to the US.