USA - VENICE

Leave tonight on an overnight jet flight for Venice (flight not included).

VENICE (Welcome Reception)

Welcome to Italy! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Meet your fellow travelers for orientation meeting with the tour director, followed by a welcome reception.

VENICE (Breakfast)

We begin our exploration of Venice with at St. Mark’s Square. Your walking tour includes such highlights as the Golden Basilica of St. Mark's, and  the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and Bell Tower. During our tour we stop for a tasking of Spritz, a typical Venetian aperitif. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own.

VENICE - FLORENCE (Breakfast)

This morning leave for Ferrara, a Renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna region. After an orientation tour, continue to Pisa. Upon arrival, view the famous Piazza dei Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the Duomo. Continue on to Florence for a dinner and overnight.

FLORENCE (Breakfast)

Our morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s awe-inspiring Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s splendid bronze “Gates of Paradise.” Then, we 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 free to savor the Renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital on your own.

FLORENCE - ROME (Breakfast)

We travel though the stunning panorama of Tuscan on our way to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis. Here, we will take a walking tour to see the main square and visit the impressive Basilica of St. Francis.

ROME (Breakfast)

This morning, we visit the Colosseum, a symbol of Rome. After our visit, we continue to see the splendid Arch of Constantine, climb the ancient Palatino Hill, overlook Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and stop on the legendary Via Sacra or “Sacred way”. In the afternoon we have time at leisure for more discoveries and activities on your own. 

Optional tour: Visit to the Grand Piazzas & food tour.

ROME (Breakfast, Dinner)

Today we will visit the Vatican Museums. We see the works of Raphael & Michelangelo, and admire the Sistine chapel's magnificent frescoes. We continue to St. Peter's Square where some of the most important Papal ceremonies take place. In the evening, there is a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers and your travel director. 

ROME (Breakfast)

After breakfast we transfer you to airport for your homebound flight.