DAY 1: KUL - ROME (Meal on board)
Assemble in KLIA International Airport and set off for Rome, Italy , where you are a step closer to “La Dolce Vita”.
DAY 2: ROME ((Meal on Board / Italian Seafood Meal Dinner)
On arrival, visit the Spanish Steps, the widest staircase in Europe. Film buffs, take note: this attraction may look familiar, as it was made famous by the film Roman Holiday, starring Audrey Hepburn. Then make a wish at the baroque Trevi Fountain. Then shop on Via Condotti, one of Rome's most elegant shopping streets and the epicentre of haute couture. Then see the Colosseum in all its glory, where ancient gladiators once fought for the entertainment of the crowds. The next leg of your journey offers the chance to visit the Roman Forum, take a leisurely stroll around Piazza Navona and admire the grandeur of the Pantheon.
Hotel: Warmthotel Rome or similar
DAY 3: ROME - VATICAN CITY - SIENA (Breakfast / Squid Ink Pasta Dinner)
Ciao Roma! Begin your day with a visit to Vatican City and marvel at the grandeur of St Peter's Square and St Peter's Basilica, a famous Catholic sanctuary distinguished by
its magnificent Renaissance architecture, before continuing on to Siena.
Hotel: Hotel Executive Siena or similar
Note: On Wednesday mornings and afternoons, St. Peter's Basilica may be closed as the Papal Audience takes place in St. Peter’s Square. In the event that it’s closed, you will view from outside
DAY 4: SIENA - TUSCANY - FLORENCE (Breakfast / Chinese Dinner)
After breakfast, depart for Siena, where you'll be amazed by the grandeur of the
Duomo, enchanted by the labyrinthine charm of the Historic Centre, captivated by the pulsating energy of Piazza Del Campo and awed by the architectural splendour of the Town Hall. This afternoon, get ready for a shopping spree at The Mall, the most famous outlet centre in Tuscany. The outlet specialises in the shops of famous fashion designers, including international brands such as Prada, Gucci, Ferragamo. Armani, Valentino, Tod's and many more.
Hotel: Hotel Miro or similar
DAY 5: FLORENCE - PISA - FLORENCE (Breakfast / Florentina Steak Dinner)
This morning you will discover the city's main attractions, including the Duomo, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, with its pink, white and green marble façade and Brunelleschi's famous dome, which dominates the skyline of Florence. Here you can also see the Gates of Paradise and the Baptistery of St John. Continue to Piazza della Signoria, the political centre of Florence, and the famous Ponte Vecchio, one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Then travel to Pisa to see Pisa Cathedral, Pisa Baptistry and the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Campo dei Miracoli, also known as the Field of Miracles. There is no better place to get trigger-happy with your camera or smartphone than here.
Hotel: Hotel Miro or similar
Note: On Sunday morning, Duomo will be closed. In the event that it’s closed, you will view from outside
DAY 6: FLORENCE - CINQUE TERRE - VENICE (Breakfast / Dinner)
After breakfast, make your way to the charming and beautifully preserved port town of La Spezia. Continue our visit to the beautiful idyllic coastal towns in Cinque Terre, located on the Italian Rivera. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a postcard-perfect vision of five pastel-hued villages, perched precariously on a short stretch of cliffs. Stroll along old footpaths and explore the olive groves, vineyards and orchards that link together the delightful villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Next, journey along the Italian Alps to Venice.
Hotel: Best Western Plus Hotel Bologna or similar
DAY 7: VENICE (Breakfast / Hard Rock Café Dinner)
This morning, take a motor launch to St Mark’s Square which apparently awed Napoleon so much that he claimed that it was designed for the sky to serve as its canopy. See famed monuments such as St Mark’s Basilica, which features the craved likenesses of the of the Roman Empire’s 4 rulers, Doge’s Palace, one of the main landmarks of the city, Bridge of Sighs, so named because it was the last glimpse of freedom that convicts had before they were imprisoned, and St Mark’s Campanile, a replica of the original watchtower that collapsed in 1902. Visit a Venetian glass factory and be fascinated by a master glassblower’s demonstration. Today’s highlight is a visit to Burano Island, the 10 most colourful places in the world. You will be intrigued by the many colours and colorful houses that are reflected into the green waters of channels, by the leaning bell tower, by the tranquility and the calmness with which the elderly ladies embroider original Burano lace by their tombolo (or lace pillow). In the afternoon, if time and weather is in your favour, board the unforgettable gondola ride at your own expense.
Hotel: Best Western Plus Hotel Bologna or similar
Optional Tour: Gondola Ride
Note: On Sunday morning, St. Marks Basilica will be closed. In the event that it’s closed, you will view from outside.
DAY 8: VENICE - VERONA - MILAN (Breakfast / Wine Tasting Lunch / Chinese Dinner)
Continue our journey to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Verona, the city where Romeo and Juliet are said to have lived and fallen in love. See Juliet’s Balcony and the 2,000-year-old well-preserved Roman Arena. Your afternoon will be graced with a
delightful wine tasting experience with a visit to the wine cellar and the wine discovery
museum. Then, make your way to magnetic Milan, where the likes of revered designer houses like Giorgio Armani, Gucci and Fendi showcase their fashion collections. As you arrive, take a moment to appreciate the beauty of Santa Maria delle Grazie and the legendary La Scala theatre.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Milan Malpensa Airport or similar
DAY 9: MILAN (Breakfast)
Today, visit the Duomo and the glass and steel Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the first building in Italy to be lit by electricity. In the afternoon, explore the city at your own
leisure and spend time people-watching as Milanese men and women alike seemingly
dress like they were born for the magazines. A total sight for sore eyes. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure to explore this fashion city.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Milan Malpensa Airport or similar
DAY 10: MILAN - KUALA LUMPUR (Breakfast / Meals on Board)
If time permits, of course there is always last-minute shopping before bidding “Ciao” to Milan as you transfer to the airport for your flight home.
DAY 11: ARRIVE KUALA LUMPUR (Meals on Board)
