| Trip Itinerary |
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| Day 1 USA - Rome |
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 VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to your local airport for your overnight flight to Rome. |
| Day 2 Arrive Rome |
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 On arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino
Leonardo da Vinci Airport, your
airport shuttle service leaves for
the tour hotel at 09:30, 12:30,
15:30 & 18:45. Your afternoon is
free to explore on your own. This
evening enjoy a Welcome Drink
with your Tour Director. |
| Day 3 Rome |
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 this mecca of art and history!
This morning experience a very
special privately guided tour, with
our local guide, of the priceless
collection of art and treasures
found in the Sistine Chapel and
Vatican Museum. See the beautiful
frescoes created by Michelangelo,
Perugino and Botticelli, and
marvel at the unique ceiling
of the Sistine Chapel. Visit St.
Peter’s Basilica and continue
to the famous Colosseum. See
the Roman Forum and Circus
Maximus before returning to your
hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
Buffet Breakfast Included |
| Day 4 Rome - Pompeii - Sorrento |
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 Stop at the Abbey of
Montecassino, then on to the
Bay of Naples where our private
guide shows us the archaeological
treasures of Pompeii, the
Roman city both destroyed and
preserved by an eruption of Mt.
Vesuvius almost 2000 years ago. Our scenic drive continues to
beautiful Sorrento where we
spend two relaxing nights. This
evening, we bring you closer
to the locals with an Explore &
Discover™ dinner with a local
family. Enjoy local wine and
olive oil while you practice your
Italian language skills.
Buffet Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included |
| Day 5 Sorrento (Isle of Capri Included) |
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 Visit the legendary and idyllic
Isle of Capri, once the summer
home of Roman Emperors,
and enjoy time to explore this
enchanting island with white
washed houses, orange and
lemon trees, fashionable shops
and restaurants.
Buffet Breakfast Included |
| Day 6 Sorrento - Assisi |
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 Today, we journey north to the
mystical city of Assisi, the pinkstoned
city ringed by medieval
ramparts, set in the heart of the
Umbrian hills. Your afternoon
is at leisure to stroll along the
cobblestone streets of this
historic hilltop village.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included |
| Day 7 Assisi - San Marino - Venice |
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 North this morning along the sundrenched
landscapes of the Adriatic
coast to San Marino. This tiny
republic, the smallest in the world,
is known for its spectacular hilltop
location. Later we continue on to
a relaxing two night stay in Venice.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included |
| Day 8 Venice |
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 The finest way to absorb Venice’s
unusual sights, sounds and
unique Byzantine atmosphere
is on an included cruise to St.
Mark’s Square to view the Bridge
of Sighs and Doge’s Palace. Watch
a glassblowing demonstration of
Venetian craftsmen fashioning
their delicate objects in an ageold
manner and later enjoy a
highlight Venetian gondola ride.
Buffet Breakfast Included |
| Day 9 Venice - Verona - Baveno |
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 This morning we journey first to
the cypress-clad hills of Verona
to admire the Roman Arena, still
in use today, and Juliet’s balcony
from Shakespeare’s famous
Romeo & Juliet. There is time
to stroll through the picturesque
market square before heading
across the plains of Lombardy for
a relaxing two-night stay in the
spectacular Italian Lake District.
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included |
| Day 10 Baveno (Lugano Included) |
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Today’s excursion takes us along
the shores of Lake Maggiore,
crossing over the border into
Switzerland to the fashionable
lakeside resort of Lugano. Here
you have time to shop along Via
Nassa. We return to our hotel
by ferry across Lake Maggiore,
viewing the splendor of the Swiss
Alps that surround us!
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner Included |
| Day 11 Baveno - Pisa - Florence |
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 Traveling across the rich Po
Valley, we cross the Apennine
Mountains before heading south
along the Mediterranean coast
to Pisa. View the extraordinary
Leaning Tower: 180 feet high
and no less than 16 feet out of
the perpendicular! Then, it’s on
to a pleasant three night stay
in Florence, capital of Tuscany
and home of the Renaissance.
For dinner this evening, enjoy
the freedom of your Dine-
Around program, and choose
from a selection of restaurants recommended by your Tour
Director.
Buffet Breakfast and Dine-Around Included |
| Day 12 Florence |
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 A relaxing day to explore
the wealth of art this Tuscan
gem has to offer. Or, perhaps
take an optional excursion to
the medieval village of San
Gimignano.
Buffet Breakfast Included |
| Day 13 Florence |
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 Signoria Square, Santa Croce
Basilica, the Baptistry and Piazza
Michelangelo are all included
on your panoramic sightseeing
tour. Enjoy a highlight visit
to the Accademia to view
Michelangelo’s magnificent statue
of David with our Florentine and
Renaissance local expert.
Buffet Breakfast Included |
| Day 14 Florence - Siena - Rome |
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 This morning we enjoy a pastoral
drive south through Tuscany to
Siena, renowned for the Palio horse
race which takes place in the main
square every summer. Enjoy this
hilltop town at leisure before
continuing south to Rome where
we enjoy a Highlight Farewell
Dinner for the last night of
our memorable tour.
Buffet Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included |
| Day 15 Rome - USA |
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 We bid farewell to Italy.
Departure transfers arrive at
Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da
Vinci Airport at 06:00, 08:00 &
09:45.
Buffet Breakfast Included |
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