Day 1 - Rome, Italy

Discover beautiful Rome, the “Eternal City.” You will be met at the airport by a Viking Representative and transfer by motor coach to your hotel. After checking in, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. You may consider a visit to one of the city’s many fine museums as well as a dinner of local specialties. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Rome so you can make the most of your visit.

Day 2 – Rome, Italy

After a leisurely breakfast, you have a full day to explore on your own. Learn more about the city’s rich history by visiting iconic landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain, the Arch of Constantine, the Pantheon or the Spanish Steps. You may also choose to join an optional excursion; perhaps venture to the Roman Forum for a glimpse of the Colosseum or visit Castel Sant’Angelo to uncover its storied past. (B)

Day 3 - Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer by motor coach to your awaiting ship. (B)

Day 1 - Rome, Italy

Fly to Rome, meet your Viking Representative and transfer to your hotel. After check in, take the rest of the day to explore the “Eternal City” on your own. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Rome so you can make the most of your visit. This evening, enjoy dinner at your leisure.

Day 2 - Rome, Italy

This morning, enjoy time to explore your surroundings on your own, or join an optional excursion. After lunch, set off to Vatican City for a guided tour of the world-renowned Vatican Museums. Stroll through the galleries to admire pieces from Raphael and Caravaggio, and view Michelangelo’s spectacular ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. This evening, learn how to make pasta during a culinary workshop. (B, D)

Day 3 - Rome, Italy

After breakfast, set out to discover Rome during a morning excursion. This historic city is home to many of the great sights of ancient Rome. By small motorized vehicle and on foot, view the mighty Colosseum—the most important amphitheater in the Roman world—and the Circus Maximus; you will also see Venice Square and Capitoline Hill. Enjoy an afternoon at your leisure before joining your fellow guests for a traditional dinner. (B, D)

Day 4 - Rome, Italy

Check out of your hotel and head to one of Rome’s exquisite Renaissance gardens. The Italian Renaissance style began during the 15th century and its trademark look expressed symmetry through orderly and manicured landscaping. Learn more about this style during a guided walk around the grounds of one of Rome’s best-kept examples. Afterward, you will transfer to your ship to begin your cruise. (B)

Day 1 - Perugia, Italy

Arrive in Rome and transfer to your hotel. Depending on when you arrive, you may wish to use your free time to explore the local area. This evening, enjoy a wine tasting and dinner at a picturesque vineyard in the rolling Umbrian hills. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Umbria so you can make the most of your visit. (D)

Day 2 - Spoleto & Perugia, Italy

Journey to the medieval city of Spoleto, located at the foot of a scenic valley. Surrounded by ancient walls, Spoleto is brimming with Roman and Lombard remnants such as the amphitheater dating to the 1st century AD and the Romanesque cathedral. After lunch, return to the medieval town of Perugia, Umbria’s charming capital. Set out on foot to discover the city’s rich history and view its important landmarks, including the elegant Maggiore Fountain and a 15th-century cathedral. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Assisi, Italy

Discover the city of Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi and a grand repository of UNESCO-listed Franciscan structures. At the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, see the chapel where St. Francis started the Franciscan movement before visiting the Basilica of St. Francis, one of Italy’s most important sites of Christian pilgrimage. At the Basilica of St. Clare, view the remains of St. Clare of Assisi. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure and a delicious dinner of Umbrian cuisine. (B, D)

Day 4 - Orvieto & Civitavecchia, Italy

Take a guided walking tour of Orvieto, perched atop a volcanic plateau and surrounded by scenic vineyards and olive and cypress groves. Producer of Umbria’s finest wine, the town is home to a magnificent Gothic cathedral. Uncover its exquisite details during a tour, admiring its ornate facade and impressive interior featuring lush frescoes and jewel-like mosaics. Enjoy traditional Umbrian flavors during lunch before transferring to Civitavecchia to board your ship and begin your cruise. (B, L)

Day 1 - Tuscany, Italy

When you arrive at the airport in Florence, you will be greeted by a Viking Representative who will escort you on your journey through Tuscany. Enjoy the views as you travel through the Chianti region’s scenic countryside to your villa. Upon your arrival, check in and enjoy lunch at your historic villa. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Tuscany so you can make the most of your visit. This evening, dinner will be served at your villa. (L, D)

Day 2 - Florence, Italy

This morning, drive to Florence for a walking tour of the city center, a UNESCO Site. See the Duomo as well as Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery, with its beautiful doors that Michelangelo called the “Gates of Paradise,” and more. After lunch, you will have free time to enjoy a gelato or espresso, shop, or explore the birthplace of the Renaissance. Then, proceed to a Tuscan winery, where you can tour the cellar and taste local wines before sitting down to a typical Tuscan dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Siena & San Gimignano, Italy

After breakfast, travel to the walled city of Siena, located in the heart of the Chianti wine region. On your walking tour, see the exterior of the exquisite marble cathedral, the beautiful Mangia Tower, the Town Hall, the Piazza del Campo and other historic sites. Then you will drive to the charming medieval village of San Gimignano and have lunch at a typical farm. Walk back in time as you explore the village’s ancient squares, narrow streets and elegant cistern built in 1273. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Venice, Italy

Enjoy breakfast at your villa before you check out. Then, board your motor coach and transfer to your embarkation port, where your Viking ship awaits you. (B)

Day 1 - Venice, Italy

Discover the former capital of the mighty Venetian Republic, the beautiful city of Venice. Famous for the canals that crisscross this “floating” city, Venice is ideal to explore on foot or by one of the excellent local water buses, or vaporetti. You will be met at your ship for a short transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day and evening are at your leisure. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Venice so you can make the most of your visit.

Day 2 - Venice, Italy

Today will afford you ample time to explore this storied city at your own pace. Discover the myriad hidden passageways and courtyards of Venice, and watch the ancient and modern worlds unfold over the perfect cup of cappuccino. Be sure to visit the magnificent Doge’s Palace and its works of art and elegant St. Mark’s Square, or take a boat over to Murano to glimpse the work of its legendary glassmakers. (B)

Day 3 - Venice, Italy

On your final day, you will transfer by motor coach to the airport for your return flight. (B)

Day 1 - Venice, Italy

This morning, disembark your ship and transfer to Venice for a guided walk along the winding cobblestone lanes of the vibrant Cannaregio neighborhood, once home to the city’s Jewish population. After lunch on your own, transfer to your hotel and check in. You are free to spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Venice so you can make the most of your visit.

Day 2 - Venice, Italy

Enjoy a hearty breakfast, then you may choose to partake in an optional excursion with your fellow travelers. After lunch on your own, take a guided walk through the city, stopping to visit St. Mark’s Square. Admire its famous Campanile and the grand interior of the basilica, then view the 14th-century Doge’s Palace, once the seat of government for the Venetian Republic and Courts of Justice. Tonight, enjoy an evening of bellinis and Italian cuisine. (B, D)

Day 3 - Venice, Italy

After breakfast, set out for a guided stroll through the historic city center. At the bustling Rialto Market, browse stalls displaying the day’s catch and observe locals as they shop, followed by a cicchettilunch at a typical bacaro, or tavern. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure. This evening, take a cruise on the Grand Canal by water taxi, admiring the impressive palaces that line its banks and overarching bridges along this famous waterway. (B, L)

Day 4 - Venice, Italy

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your journey home. (B)

Day 1 - Tuscany, Italy

At the conclusion of your cruise, disembark your ship and transfer by motor coach to Tuscany. Stop for lunch at a farmhouse, then continue through the Chianti region’s scenic countryside. Upon your arrival, check in and enjoy dinner at your historic villa. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Tuscany so you can make the most of your visit. (L, D)

Day 2 - Florence, Italy

This morning, drive to Florence for a walking tour of the city center, a UNESCO Site. See the Duomo as well as Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery, with its beautiful doors that Michelangelo called the “Gates of Paradise,” and more. After lunch, you will have free time to enjoy a gelato or espresso, shop, or explore the birthplace of the Renaissance. Then, proceed to a Tuscan winery, where you can tour the cellar and taste local wines before sitting down to a typical Tuscan dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Siena & San Gimignano, Italy

After breakfast, travel to the walled city of Siena, located in the heart of the Chianti wine region. On your walking tour, see the exterior of the exquisite marble cathedral, the beautiful Mangia Tower, the Town Hall, the Piazza del Campo and other historic sites. Then you will drive to the charming medieval village of San Gimignano and have lunch at a typical farm. Walk back in time as you explore the village’s ancient squares, narrow streets and elegant cistern built in 1273. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Tuscany, Italy

Enjoy breakfast at your villa before you check out. Then, board your motor coach and transfer to the airport in Florence for your flight home. (B)

Day 1 - Verona, Italy

Disembark your ship in Venice and travel to the 16th-century Villa Giusti outside of Verona, temporary residence of King Victor Emmanuel III during World War I. Its lush palace gardens are considered one of the finest examples from the Italian Renaissance. Stroll among the age-old trees, gargoyles, fountains and echoing grottoes of this tranquil setting. After, proceed to Verona. Check in to your hotel, then enjoy free time to explore the city before having dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

Day 2 - Verona & Como, Italy

Discover romantic Verona, the setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. During a guided walk of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will see the balcony of Juliet’s House, the legendary home of the Capulets. View the Verona Arena and stroll through Piazza delle Erbe and the open air Piazza dei Signori, then contemplate the monumental Scaliger Tombs. After lunch, transfer to Como, where you will check in to your hotel. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Como, Italy

Board your private boat for a scenic cruise on Lake Como, long a draw for poets, artists and actors; George Clooney keeps a summer residence on its shores. Pass historic Villa Carlotta, renowned for its botanical gardens, and stop for free time in Bellagio, the “Pearl of Lake Como.” Return to Como for lunch on your own and free time to shop. Later, admire the Gothic Como Cathedral during a guided walk. This evening, take a cooking class, then enjoy the delicious dishes you have prepared. (B, D)

Day 4 - Como, Italy

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight. (B)

Day 1 - Lake Maggiore, Italy

Depart your ship in Venice and enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Maggiore. Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure, then enjoy dinner this evening with your fellow guests. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time at Lake Maggiore so you can make the most of your visit. (D)

Day 2 - Lake Maggiore, Italy

Take a private boat ride across the lake to the Borromean Islands, owned by the Borromeo family for centuries. On Isola Bella, visit the Palazzo Borromeo to admire its collection of period furniture and decor, then stroll through the botanical garden full of rare plants from across the world. Enjoy free time for lunch on Isola dei Pescatori and visit the baroque-style summer palace on Isola Madre. Walk its grand halls and view exquisite collections of paintings, armor and silk tapestries. (B)

Day 3 - Lake Como, Italy

Transfer to Como, long a draw for poets, artists and actors; George Clooney has a summer residence, Villa Oleandra, on its shores. Admire the beauty of your surroundings during a scenic cruise on the city’s eponymous lake. Disembark at the village of Bellagio, the “Pearl of Lake Como,” and enjoy free time to independently explore its stone lanes and cobblestone stairways lined with graceful, century-old buildings and inviting shops. Return to Lake Maggiore for dinner. (B, D)

Day 4 - Milan, Italy

This morning, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

* Note: The order of visits and/or tours may vary.