Venice, Florence, Rome

Day 1: Arrive Venice
Arriving at Venice’s airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather for a Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director and traveling companions. (D)

Day 2: Venice
We begin our exploration of Venice with a boat ride to the Murano Island, famous for its artistic glassware. Visit a glassblowing factory, where you will watch a demonstration of traditional Venetian glassblowing by master craftsmen. Then, on to St. Mark’s Square, for the walking tour, visiting St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, and enjoying views of the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. The balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop, or perhaps join an optional gondola ride. (B)

Day 3: Venice to Ferrara, Pisa and Florence
Drive to Ferrara, a Renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna region, standing on the banks of the Po River. After an orientation tour, continue to Pisa where you’ll view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, Baptistery, and Duomo. Then on to Florence for dinner and a free evening. (B,D)

Day 4: Florence
Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s aweinspiring Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s splendid bronze “Gates of Paradise.” Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo’s David is displayed. The tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with a spectacular view over Florence. The remainder of the day is yours to savor the Renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital your own way. (B)

Day 5: Florence to Assisi and Rome
Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany with its iconic landscapes as you make your way to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis. Here, take a walking tour to see the main square and visit the impressive Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and an evening at leisure. (B,D)

Day 6: Rome
A full-day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the incomparable Eternal City. Visit the Vatican Museums with moving Sistine Chapel and grand St. Peter’s Basilica. Then on to visit the Coliseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. (B,L)

Day 7: Rome
Your day is free in spectacular Rome! Your Tour Director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the chic shops, galleries, and museums; do some more sightseeing on your own or relax in a sidewalk cafe with a glass of fine Italian wine, a cold Limoncello, some refreshing gelato, or a hearty dish of pasta. Tonight, a festive farewell dinner with your fellow travelers is the perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B,D)

Day 8: Depart Rome
One last breakfast in Italy before you are transferred to Rome’s airport. Your home bound flight arrives the same day. (B)

INCLUDED FEATURES
– First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
– Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
– Arrival and departure transfers
– Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
– Professional English speaking tour director
– Luggage handling
– Headsets provided for included sightseeing tours

Price per person twin share – 7 nights from $2,790 based on season. Prices include 7 nights accommodation at the level chosen, breakfast daily, taxes, transfers, admissions & sightseeing as specified.

Venice, Florence, Rome & Sorrento
11 days/10 nights

Day 6: Rome
A full-day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the incomparable Eternal City. Visit the Vatican Museums with
moving Sistine Chapel and grand St. Peter’s Basilica. Then on to visit the Coliseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. (B,L)

Day 7: Rome
A day free to explore Rome your way. Your Tour Director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to browse through some of the stylish shops and galleries, visit a museum, sightsee, or relax in a sidewalk cafe. Tonight, dinner with your fellow travellers is the perfect way to celebrate your Italian adventure. (B,D)

Day 8: Rome to Pompeii and Sorrento
Departing Rome, travel to Pompeii, a destroyed & buried under ashes and forever preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. After a visit to the haunting site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continue to Sorrento. Enjoy dinner at your hotel, then a free evening. (B,D)

Day 9: Sorrento, excursion to Capri
Glide across the glistening bay to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Here, you’ll visit the magnificent Gardens of Caesar Augustus and view the famed Faraglioni Rocks. Then there’s time to wander through the winding streets and browse in the elegant boutiques before returning to Sorrento. (B)

Day 10: Sorrento
Take in the sights of Sorrento your way with a full free day. You might want to wander through the shops, indulge in a spa treatment, or simply relax & enjoy the views. Tonight, enjoy dinner in hotel. (B,D)

Day 11: Depart Naples
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Naples for your departure flight. (B)

INCLUDED FEATURES
– First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
– Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
– Arrival and departure transfers
– Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
– Professional English speaking tour director
– Luggage handling
– Service charges and hotel taxes

Price per person twin share – 10 nights from $4,600 based on season. Prices include 10 nights accommodation at the level chosen, breakfast daily, taxes, transfers, admissions & sightseeing as specified.

Italy Escorted Tours