DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Venice
Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure in this magical city built over a hundred small islands and connected by 400 bridges. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend you to select flights that arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Venice Lido
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Friday - Boat Ride to Murano, Tour of Venice & Mask Decoration
The discovery of Venice begins with a boat ride to the island of Murano, known for its artistic and colorful glassware. Visit a local factory to witness the art of glassblowing. Continue to the main Venice Island and take a walking tour with your local guide through the maze of narrow alleyways and bridges before reaching St. Mark's Square. Upon arrival, stop to view from the outside its most prominent monuments, the pink marble Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and the golden Basilica of San Marco. Afterward, unleash your creativity. Immerse yourself in the magic of Venetian tradition and discover the art of mask decoration. Using traditional techniques and materials you will paint, embellish, and personalize your own mask. In the afternoon perhaps participate in the optional Gondola Ride, offering a different perspective of this unique city built on water, and enjoy time on own
Optional: Gondola Ride (PM)
Overnight: Venice Lido
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Saturday - Tuscany & Pisa en route to Florence
Depart Venice and travel through the stunning golden landscape of Tuscany, dotted with olive and fig trees. Visit a Tuscan farm in the countryside for a lunch of delectable local specialties. On to Pisa to view the famous Piazza dei Miracoli with its Baptistery, the Duomo, the Monumental Cemetery, and its famous Leaning Tower, among the most instantly recognizable structures on earth. Explore on your own the monuments on the extraordinary Piazza that create a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Then, travel to the lively Renaissance city of Florence, with its priceless art and architecture for overnight
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5, Sunday - Tour of Florence & Make your own Pizza
Today, take a guided walking tour through the heart of Florence. View the magnificent Duomo, with its Brunelleschi-designed dome, the renowned "Gates of Paradise" of the Baptistery by Ghiberti, and Giotto's Bell Tower. You'll be enchanted as you walk through the open-air art museum of Signoria Square, with its Palazzo Vecchio, the first residence of the Medici family which today houses the seat of the city government. Continue to Ponte Vecchio, also known as the "Old Bridge." Florence is indeed the center of the world's finest art and architecture. This afternoon, try your hand at making your own pizza with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Taste your creation for dinner before heading back to the hotel
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Monday - Medieval Assisi City Tour en route to Rome
This morning, depart Florence and travel to the small medieval town of Assisi, perched high on a hill in the Umbria region, with its rugged, winding streets and sacred shrines. Take a walking tour of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its significant art and architecture and best known as the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy. Its main attraction is the 13th century Basilica di San Francesco, one of the artistic highlights of medieval Europe which contains the sacred relics of St. Francis and Giotto's amazing frescoes. Afterward, continue to Rome, the astonishing city built on seven hills. Arrive and check into your hotel, located in Rome's E.U.R. district, south of the city. This culturally rich neighborhood is an urban and architectural project, developed to be a world expo site in the 1930's. The area with its modernist architecture, and grand boulevards features an artificial lake, several museums, and numerous restaurants
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Tuesday - Tour Ancient Rome & Be a Gladiator for a Day
The historic tour of ancient Rome begins with a walk along the uneven and irregular paths of the Roman Forum, the original central plaza of the city from which ancient Rome developed. Next, view the triumphal Arch of Constantine, erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine's tenth year of leadership over the Eternal City. On to view the outside of the mighty Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire that seated over 50,000, where gladiatorial contests and public events were attended by the rich, the poor, and by the emperor himself. Then experience the thrill of ancient Rome by becoming a gladiator for a day. Master the moves, uncover the history, and explore the traditions of ancient Rome's most legendary warriors. Tonight, embark on a scenic drive through the city before stopping for dinner at a local restaurant with music
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Wednesday - Vatican Museums & Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel
Today, visit the iconic Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Stroll through one of the most important art collections in the world. Admire the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Geographical Maps before arriving at the Sistine Chapel, with its magnificent frescoes by Michelangelo. Continue to St. Peter's Square, passing Bernini's famous colonnade to view the exterior of St. Peter's Basilica, built on the burial site of Saint Peter. Then proceed with a walking tour of the Eternal City's grand piazzas, including the Spanish Steps, the legendary Trevi Fountain, a view of the Pantheon, and the Baroque Piazza Navona. Tonight, explore on your own and choose one of the numerous restaurants offering delicious local cuisine
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Thursday - Pompeii Tour en route to Sorrento
Traveling south, you'll view the magnificent Abbey of Montecassino perched high on the mountaintop in the distance (weather permitting). This was the scene of a major battle near the end of World War II in which the abbey was destroyed but has since been restored. As you pass the Bay of Naples, the majestic Mt. Vesuvius guides your journey toward Pompeii. Visit the city that was frozen in time under a thick carpet of volcanic ash almost 2,000 years ago. Walk through the original sloping streets of Pompeii and view the tragic casts of people attempting to escape alongside their children and dogs, as well as the preserved ruins of the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum. Spectacular panoramic views and the sapphire blue waters of the Gulf of Naples welcome you to Sorrento. Tonight have dinner together.
Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Friday - The Gorgeous Amalfi Drive
The rugged Amalfi Coast, with its dramatic landscapes and amazing panoramas, is one of the most spectacular drives in the world. Along the road, famous for its narrow curves and hairpin bends, you'll see enchanting villages, cliffs terraced with lemon groves, whitewashed villas, and sparkling turquoise seas. Return to your hotel in the afternoon. End your day with a gelato experience, savoring the rich flavors that make this Italian treat world-famous
Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Saturday - Full Day in Sorrento
A day at leisure in picturesque Sorrento awaits, strikingly beautiful with its seaside setting and soaring cliffs plunging into the sea. Don't miss the optional full day tour to the enchanting and picturesque Isle of Capri by boat. Here, you'll walk through the narrow lanes of Anacapri, with its chic boutiques and shops offering tastings of the island's famous limoncello. Then continue to La Piazzetta, where everyone gathers to socialize, and to the Gardens of Augustus, a natural paradise, from where you can see splendid views of the sea and the famous Faraglioni rock formations, one of the island's natural wonders. After a lovely day in Capri, return to Sorrento. Tonight, at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Full Day Capri
Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12, Sunday - Depart Italy
Transfer to the airport in Naples for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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