Explore Northern Italy’s icons—from Rome to Venice via Florence, Pisa and Bologna—with leader-led walks, a pasta class and plenty of free time to discover at your own pace.
  • Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Pantheon in ancient Rome.
  • Visit Vatican City, including St Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Discover Florence’s Renaissance streets and landmark galleries like the Uffizi.
  • Visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower, Duomo and Baptistry at Piazza dei Miracoli.
  • Learn to make fresh pasta by hand in Bologna.
  • Sample cicchetti and spritz on a guided tasting walk in Venice.
  • Climb San Giorgio’s bell tower for panoramic views of Venice.
  • Cruise Venice’s canals by vaporetto.
Accommodation is on a twin/multishare basis, with rooms allocated by gender. Facilities may be shared rather than ensuite, and some properties may lack air-conditioning, kettles or fridges. Check-in may not be immediate on arrival, and occasional alternative, similar-standard properties or room changes may occur, including for pre/post nights.