• Flights NYC-Venice, Rome-NYC. Other departure cities available.
• Airline fuel surcharges
• 6 nights accommodations
  2 nights Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal, Venice
  2 nights Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, Florence
  2 nights Grand Hotel Palatino, Rome
• All transfers
• 6 meals: 6 buffet breakfasts
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
• Services of local guides in all major cities
• Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

• Doges' Palace, Venice
• Michelangelo's David, Florence
• Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi
• Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome
• Whisper technology enhanced touring

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Venice
Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome cocktail and orientation with your tour director
Overnight: Venice

DAY 3, Monday - Venice City Tour
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 Doges' Palace, whose facade features a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own
Optional: Gondola Ride with Music (PM)
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Tuesday - Pisa City Tour, Transfer to Florence
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. Then, continue on to Florence
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Wednesday - Florence City Tour
Today's morning tour begins 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 afternoon at leisure in this spectacular Renaissance city
Optional: Dinner at a Tuscan Restaurant
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Thursday - Assisi City Tour, Transfer to Rome
Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval the city of Assisi, world-renowned for its 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto's frescoes. Afterward, continue to Rome
Optional: Dinner with Opera Singers & Illuminated drive
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Friday - 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 is considered one of the most powerfully moving works of art in the Western world. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Saturday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
 

*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, tips to local guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions).

Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

Feb 21 & Mar 14 departures will be accommodated at the Plaza in Venice Mestre.
Mar 14 departure will be accommodated at the Sheraton in Florence.
Mar 7 and Mar 14 departures will be accommodated at the Nova Domus in Rome.