Italy Uncovered Venice to Rome with Rustic Mountain Towns & Wine Country

Travel Italy’s lesser-known eastern coast, tracing a route from Venetian canals to Rome’s timeless grandeur. Along the way, uncover sparkling mosaics, Renaissance cities, medieval villages, rugged mountains, and wine-producing countryside where heritage, culture, and adventure intertwine.

Welcome to enchanting Venice, with its 117 tiny islands surrounded by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. As arrival times will vary, today is yours to explore at your own pace. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a welcome drink.

This morning, explore the traditional Venetian craftsmanship behind one of the city’s most enduring symbols: the gondola. During an Impact Moment, visit one of Venice’s few remaining traditional boatyards, witnessing the skill and dedication that have kept this time-honored craft alive for centuries. Wrap up the morning at a local café, enjoying a classic Venetian spritz and taking part in the beloved Italian ritual of aperitivo (pre-lunch drink), a pause before lunch at leisure. The afternoon is yours to explore more of the floating city. Perhaps you’ll head out for your own treasure hunt in search of the city’s hidden gems.

Say ciao to Venice as you journey towards the Romagna region, famous for its epicurean lifestyle and its joie de vivre. Your first stop is the charming hilltop village of Dozza, renowned for its vibrant murals, atmospheric lanes, and striking medieval castle. In the afternoon, continue to your hotel, nestled amidst the rolling vineyards of the Romagna countryside, where you’ll settle in for a relaxing 3-night stay. This evening, enjoy an exclusive tour of your resort’s winery, followed by a dinner featuring their own expertly crafted wines.