DAY
1, Wednesday - Depart USA
Depart the USA for
Italy. Overnight flight.
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in
Rome
Arrive in Rome and
transfer to your hotel.
Balance of the day at
leisure. This evening, enjoy
an orientation meeting with
your tour escort, followed
by a welcome dinner.
Overnight: Rome
DAY 3, Friday - Tour Ancient
Rome
This morning, a
historic tour of "ancient
Rome" takes you to the Roman
Forum, the political center
during the Roman Republic,
the triumphal Arch of
Constantine, the Arch of
Titus and the Colosseum, the
largest amphitheater built
in the Roman Empire. Enjoy
the balance of the day at
leisure in the Eternal City
Optionals: Walking
tour of Piazzas and
Fountains of Rome (PM)
Overnight: Rome
DAY 4, Saturday - Tour
Vatican Museum
Today begins with the
visit to the Vatican Museums
and Michelangelo's
breathtaking Sistine Chapel.
Stroll through St. Peter's
Square, passing Bernini's
famous colonnade, to visit
St. Peter's Basilica, where
you will view Michelangelo's
Pieta. This highly-finished
marble sculpture depicts the
body of Jesus in the arms of
Mary after the Crucifixion,
and was created for the
funeral monument of French
cardinal Jean de Billheres.
The remainder of the day is
at leisure. Tonight, enjoy
dinner in a typical Roman
restaurant, with wine and
music, followed by an
illuminated tour of the
city.
Overnight: Rome
DAY 5, Sunday - Rome to
Florence. Tour Florence
Today travel along the
famous "Sun Route" motorway
to Florence. Upon arrival
begin tour of Florence with
a visit to the Accademia of
Fine Arts, where
Michelangelo's David is
housed. Walk to the Duomo,
celebrated for its
magnificent dome designed by
Brunelleschi, and view the
Baptistery's renowned "Gates
of Paradise" by Ghiberti.
Continue to explore the open
air art museum of Signoria
Square ending at Ponte
Vecchio, known as the "Old
Bridge." Enjoy the evening
at leisure in Florence.
Overnight: Florence
DAY 6, Monday - Full day in
Florence
Enjoy a full day at
leisure to explore Florence
on your own.
Overnight: Florence
DAY 7, Tuesday - Tour Pisa
Enjoy the morning at
leisure. In the afternoon
travel through the stunning
panorama of Tuscany to Pisa.
On arrival, view the famous
Piazza del Miracoli with its
Leaning Tower, the
Baptistery, the Duomo, and
the Monumental Cemetery. The
four monuments of this
extraordinary piazza make
for a unique architectural
blend of Romanesque and
Gothic styles. Continue with
a visit a local Tuscan farm
in the countryside for a
wine tasting and dinner with
local specialties.
Overnight: Florence
DAY 8, Wednesday - Florence
to Venice
Admire a final view of
Florence from Michelangelo's
Square and the red dome of
the Duomo in the distance,
before departing for Venice.
Upon arrival, enjoy time at
leisure to explore Venice on
your own.
Overnight: Venice
DAY 9, Thursday -
Tour Venice
Today begins with a
boat ride to the Island of
Murano, known throughout the
world for its glass
manufacturing industry.
Visit St. Mark's Square to
begin a guided walking tour
of romantic Venice. View the
Golden Basilica of San
Marco, the Bridge of Sighs
and visit the Doge's Palace,
whose facade features a
massive late-Gothic gate,
known as the Porta della
Carta. Afternoon at
leisure to explore Venice on
your own. This evening,
enjoy dinner at a local
restaurant.
Overnight: Venice
DAY 10, Friday -
Depart for the USA
Transfer to the
airport for your departure
flight.
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