DAY 1: USA-ROME
Depart via overnight transatlantic flight to Rome with meals
en route.
DAY 2: ROME
Upon arrival at Rome's airport, you will we be welcomed
by our representatives and transferred to your hotel. The
remainder of the day on your own to get acquainted with
this lively city.
DAY 3: ROME (B)
After breakfast enjoy a morning tour of the Vatican
Museums. While there view the Tapestry Gallery, the Raphael
rooms and the Sistine Chapel as well as the Vatican Library.
The afternoon is at leisure to explore on your own.
DAY 4: ROME (B)
This morning’s sightseeing will feature the Aurelian Walls, Porta Pinciana, the famous Via Veneto, Villa Borghese, Quirinale Square, and the Trevi Fountain. Visit the Pantheon and the Piazza Navona. Also view Castel S. Angelo, Vatican City, Via della Conciliazione and end with a visit to St Peter’s Basilica. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
DAY 5: ROME (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. The full day today is at leisure to explore this marvelous city, and for last minute shopping.
DAY 6: ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE (B, D)
Early morning departure for ASSISI, the mystic town of Saint
Francis still surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of
Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto
and Cimabue. Proceed on to SIENA, the beautiful medieval city
renown for the Palio. The on to FLORENCE. Dinner and
overnight.
DAY 7: FLORENCE (B, D)
Buffet breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the
Renaissance. Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the
Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery housing
the "David" by Michelangelo, and Santa Croce, the 13th century
Franciscan church with Cimabue's famous crucifix. Rest of the
day at leisure for optional sightseeing or shopping. Dinner and
overnight.
DAY 8: FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE (B,D)
Buffet breakfast. Departure for Venice
via PADUA, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded
by Donatello's "Gattamelata". Continue on to VENICE, and upon
arrival enjoy a guided walking tour of this unique city. You will
see the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's Palace, the
Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory to see
the moulding of glass. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 9: VENICE (B, D)
Buffet breakfast. Day at leisure for optional tour to the islands
of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for
shopping. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 10: VENICE - DEPARTURE (B)
Buffet breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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