  Italy awaits
you! Here is the perfect fully escorted program featuring Italy's most beloved cities.
 Friday — USA Departure
Departure from the USA on 
to Rome.
 Saturday — Rome
Upon arrival in Rome's Fiumicino Airport, you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Dinner at your hotel.
 Sunday — Rome
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy an escorted morning sightseeing
tour of Rome including Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza Venezia, the
Roman Forum, the Coliseum and St. Peter's Basilica. The balance of the
day is at leisure.
 Monday — Rome/Florence
After breakfast, departure by private motorcoach for Florence, via the
scenic Umbrian countryside. On the way there you will visit Assisi, home
of St. Francis, for a guided tour of the basilica containing works by
Giotto and Cimabue. Lunch is on your own. In the afternoon you will
continue to Florence. Dinner and overnight in Florence.
 Tuesday — Florence
After breakfast at your hotel you will become acquainted with Florence
on a guided tour which features some of this Renaissance city's most
treasured sights: The Duomo of Del Fiore, the Baptistery of St. John,
Giotto's Bell Tower and the Accademia Museum which houses Michelangelo's
David. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Florence.
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"Open my heart, and you
will see, graved inside of it 'Italy.'"
- Robert Browning, De Gustibus. ii |
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 Wednesday — Florence/Pisa/Padua/Venice
After breakfast at your hotel, you will depart by private motorcoach
for a scenic drive to Pisa to view the famous Leaning Tower and
Baptistery. Then on to Padua to see the magnificent Basilica of St.
Anthony. Continue to romantic Venice where the rest of the day is
yours to enjoy at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Venice. Thursday — Venice
After breakfast at your hotel, you will enjoy a morning walking tour of
Venice, the enchanting city of canals, lagoons and gondolas. The tour
includes the beautiful Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark's and a visit
of the elegant Doge's Palace.
 Friday — Venice/USA
"Arrivederci!" After breakfast, a transfer will be provided to
Venice's Marco Polo airport for your
flight to the USA.
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