Day 1Mon. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day 2Tue. ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
The Spanish Steps in Rome
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 3Wed. ROME
Saint Peter's Square in Rome
The ”Eternal City”—a city steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter’s Square
St. Peter’s Square
, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum
Roman Forum
and the mighty Colosseum
Visit the great Colosseum in Rome
. (Breakfast)
Day 4Thu. ROME–PISA
Leaning Tower of Pisa
–FLORENCE
Visit stunning Florence and the Ponte Vecchio
This morning, vistas of undulating hills, austere rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany
See the vineyard covered hillsides of Tuscany
. Stop in Pisa for a visit and see the Square of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower. Arrive in Florence for overnight. (Breakfast)
Day 5Fri. FLORENCE
Today, enjoy the included walking tour with a Local Guide, featuring most of the city highlights. You will see the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza Signoria; the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known as the “Gate of Paradise
Gate of Paradise in Florence
.” (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6Sat. FLORENCE–MILAN
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping Center in Milan, Italy
–LAKE MAGGIORE
Stunning view of the beautiful Lake Maggiore
This morning, leave hilly Tuscany to travel north into the plains of Lombardy, crossing the great River Po with new and quite different scenery as you approach Milan for a stop to see its great Duomo. Overnight in Baveno in the Lake Maggiore area. (Breakfast)
Day 7Sun. LAKE MAGGIORE. EXCURSION TO LUGANO
Time to relax and get to know the area. Lake Maggiore is one of Italy’s largest lakes and is located on the very edge of Alpine Switzerland. In fact, on clear days you can see the peaks of the Swiss Alps. Take advantage of the included excursion to visit Lugano and its lake in Switzerland. (Breakfast)
Day 8Mon. LAKE MAGGIORE–VERONA–VENICE
Venice is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world
AREA
Travel across the Po river plain and stop in the romantic city of Verona to see Romeo and Juliet's balcony, and enjoy some time at leisure before reaching the Venice area. (Breakfast)
Day 9Tue. VENICE
Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and little quiet piazzas. The included orientation starts with a boat ride and is followed by time at leisure and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 10Wed. VENICE AREA–RAVENNA–ASSISI
Assisi is a town in the province of Perugia, Italy
–PERUGIA
An interesting drive southwards right across the Po Delta to Ravenna. In the afternoon, journey to Assisi, enclosed by ramparts and little changed since the Middle Ages. This is the town of the deeply mystical and poetic St. Francis—see the Church of St. Clare, founder of the Order of Poor Clares, the medieval castle, and cathedral. Overnight in beautiful nearby Perugia, capital of Umbria. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 11Thu. PERUGIA–POMPEII
Pompeii is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Italy
–SORRENTO
Amalfi Coast in Sorrento
Drive south on the autostrada to Pompeii. Time stopped for the rich, aristocratic town of Pompeii with the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. On the included visit you can see the remains of luxurious villas, temples, theater, and forum. Next, Sorrento, set on a plateau above the waters of the Bay of Naples. Wander the winding streets lined with shops and stalls, and sit with a glass of wine absorbing the easygoing life of this charming resort. (Breakfast)
Day 12Fri. SORRENTO. BOAT TRIP TO CAPRI
This legendary island is surrounded by rocky coastline where the crashing sea has formed awe-inspiring caves. The town with its pretty piazza, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and smart restaurants is a mecca for the jet set. An optional island tour is available. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 13Sat. SORRENTO–ROME
A comfortable drive northwards this morning for arrival in Rome, well in time to enjoy most of the afternoon and evening. (Breakfast)
Day 14Sun. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (Breakfast)
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