Positano glowing at dusk on the Amalfi Coast
Inside an AIT program

The Ultimate Italian Journey

Lake Como, Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Puglia. Fourteen days of five-star hotels, private experiences and unforgettable celebrations, with AIT handling every detail.

A sample itinerary inspired by programs AIT has operated throughout Italy.
14days, plus optional pre- and post-trips
9unforgettable places, north to south
3signature celebrations
1partner, from first idea to final bill
The route
2 nights · optional Lake Como & Milan Days 1–3 Venice Days 4–6 Florence & Tuscany Days 7–9 Rome Days 10–14 Sorrento, Amalfi & Capri 2 nights · optional Puglia
Bellagio on Lake Como at dusk
Optional pre-trip · 2 nights

Lake Como & Milan

Your home: Grand Hotel Tremezzo
  1. Day 1

    Welcome to Lake Como

    Arrive in Milan and transfer privately to Lake Como. Settle into the iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo, spend the afternoon on the terrace overlooking the water, then gather for a welcome dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Private boats to Bellagio

    Cruise across the lake by private boat, past historic villas and picture-perfect villages, to Bellagio for sightseeing, shopping and a long lakeside lunch.

  3. Day 3

    Milan, then Venice

    Time to explore Milan and its famous fashion district before continuing to Venice to join the main program.

Behind the scenes, AIT handles
  • ✦Private transfers from Milan to the lake
  • ✦Private boats reserved for the group
  • ✦Seamless hand-off into the main program in Venice
Chapter one · Days 1–3

Venice

Your home: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
  1. Day 1

    Ciao Bella, welcome to Italy

    Guests are met by local travel staff and whisked across the Venetian Lagoon by private water transportation to the Hilton Molino Stucky on Giudecca Island. The rest of the day is theirs.

  2. Day 2

    Classical Venice

    A privately guided tour of St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. That evening: an elegant Welcome to Italy Celebration with Italian cuisine, premium cocktails and live entertainment.

  3. Day 3

    Venice, your way

    Explore at your own pace or choose a curated experience: the Lagoon Islands, a Flavors of Venice culinary tour or a Venetian mask-making workshop.

Behind the scenes, AIT handles
  • ✦Local staff meet every guest on arrival
  • ✦Private water transfers straight to the hotel
  • ✦Optional experiences pre-selected during registration
A water taxi on the Grand Canal in Venice
Florence’s Duomo above the city rooftops Vineyards rolling across the Chianti hills
Chapter two · Days 4–6

Florence & Tuscany

Your home: Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
  1. Day 4

    First class to Florence

    Travel by first-class high-speed rail to Florence, then a privately guided tour of the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia. Check into the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze.

  2. Day 5

    Into the Chianti hills

    A half-day wine experience at Castello di Verrazzano: tour the historic estate and cellars, then taste Chianti wines and regional specialties. Back in Florence, a private Tuscan dinner and wine celebration.

  3. Day 6

    Pizza & gelato

    An interactive pizza and gelato making class with local culinary experts, followed by the best part: eating everything you made. The afternoon and evening are free in Florence.

Behind the scenes, AIT handles
  • ✦Luggage travels separately, straight to the hotel
  • ✦First-class rail tickets for the whole group
  • ✦Private guides and the winery visit arranged in advance
Chapter three · Days 7–9

Rome

Your home: Hotel Bernini Palace Rome
  1. Day 7

    To the Eternal City

    Continue south to Rome and check into the Hotel Bernini Palace, steps from the city’s most famous sights. The afternoon and evening are free.

  2. Day 8

    The best of Rome

    A privately guided tour of the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, with the afternoon free for shopping, dining and exploring.

  3. Day 9

    Ancient Rome or the Vatican

    Choose the Colosseum and Ancient Rome, or the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. That evening, an elegant rooftop dinner with cocktails, Italian wines and views across Rome.

Behind the scenes, AIT handles
  • ✦Tour choices collected before departure
  • ✦Private guides for every group
  • ✦Rooftop venue reserved exclusively for the group
The Colosseum glowing at dusk
Positano’s colorful houses climbing the cliffs
Chapter four · Days 10–14

Sorrento, Amalfi & Capri

Your home: Hilton Sorrento Palace
  1. Day 10

    Pompeii on the way south

    A privately guided tour of ancient Pompeii, then a three-course Italian lunch with wine before arriving at the Hilton Sorrento Palace above the Bay of Naples.

  2. Day 11

    Amalfi & Positano

    A private group tour of the Amalfi Coast with time to explore Amalfi and Positano, and a memorable group lunch overlooking the coastline.

  3. Day 12

    Capri & Anacapri

    Cross the Mediterranean to Capri for a day of sightseeing, boutiques, cafés and lunch on the island.

  4. Day 13

    Farewell to Italy

    A free day in Sorrento, then a Farewell to Italy Dinner with cocktails, an elegant multi-course meal, Italian wines and live entertainment.

  5. Day 14

    Arrivederci, Italia

    Private transfers to the airport, or continue on to Puglia.

Behind the scenes, AIT handles
  • ✦Pompeii and lunch built into the travel day
  • ✦Boats and island logistics handled for Capri
  • ✦Every departure transfer timed to each guest’s flight
Optional post-trip · 2 nights

Puglia

Your home: Borgo Egnazia
  1. Day 1

    Welcome to Puglia

    Continue to Borgo Egnazia, a five-star retreat inspired by a traditional Puglian village, for a dinner of Southern Italian cuisine and regional wines.

  2. Day 2

    Discover Puglia

    The famous trulli of Alberobello, the whitewashed streets of Ostuni, centuries-old olive groves and an optional olive oil and wine tasting.

  3. Day 3

    Ciao for now

    A leisurely breakfast, then private transfers to the airport for flights home.

Behind the scenes, AIT handles
  • ✦Private transfers from Sorrento
  • ✦Seamless extension of the same program
  • ✦Departures arranged for every guest
The whitewashed trulli of Alberobello
Signature moments

The nights they’ll still be talking about next year.

St. Mark’s Square at night
Day 2 · Venice Welcome to Italy Celebration Italian cuisine, premium cocktails and live entertainment to kick things off in style.
Rome’s rooftops at sunset
Day 9 · Rome Rooftop dinner over Rome Cocktails, Italian wines and the Eternal City glowing below.
A candlelit dinner table at dusk
Day 13 · Sorrento Farewell to Italy Dinner An elegant multi-course dinner and live entertainment to end the journey.
From start to finish with AIT

One partner, from the first idea to the final bill.

AIT is a full-service incentive travel house. Before your guests ever pack a bag, a custom travel wallet, luggage tags and their trip documents arrive at their door. Once on site, our Travel Directors are there for every arrival, tour and celebration.

01

Site selection

We help you choose the right destination and hotels for your group and goals.

02

Budgeting

A program designed around your budget, with no surprises.

03

Registration

A custom registration website for your participants.

04

Air

Our in-house, ARC-accredited air team books every flight.

05

Pre-trip documents

Custom documents, luggage tags and leather travel wallets mailed to every guest.

06

Program planning

Every tour, transfer, meal and celebration designed and scheduled.

07

Vendor management

We negotiate, coordinate and pay hotels and local suppliers.

08

On-site travel staff

Experienced AIT Travel Directors with your group every step of the way.

09

Final billing

Program financials and the final reconciliation, done for you.

You reward your people. We take care of everything else.

Italy, or anywhere in the world. Tell us about your group and we’ll design a program around them.

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