Enjoy all the Jewels of Italy on this adventure of a lifetime. A Local Specialist will take you on a tour from the Vatican City to glorious Ancient Rome to view the Forum and mighty Colosseum. Push the Leaning Tower of Pisa over in a photo to send home to the family. You can also stand on Juliet’s balcony in Verona and watch Venetian craftsmen at work at a glassblowing workshop in Venice.
Welcome to Rome. After check-in, relax and unwind. Later meet with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. This evening consider a stroll around this fascinating ancient city and also mingle with the locals in beautiful squares with stunning architecture.
Hotel: Ergife Palace.
Your Local Specialist also takes you on a sightseeing tour with a visit to the Vatican City. Visit the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica to view Michelangelo’s statue. Don’t miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to visit inside the famous Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. In ancient Rome view the Forum and the mighty Colosseum. Afterwards you have free time to take in the sights or join an Optional Experience to explore the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
Hotel: Ergife Palace Meal: Buffet Breakfast.
Today head north to Pisa. Visit the Square of Miracles, featuring the Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery. There is time to shop for souvenirs and take pictures. Later arrive at your hotel near Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance.
Hotel: Villa Stanley Meal: Buffet Breakfast.
There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy to equal that of Florence. Your Local Specialist gives a superb commentary of the city’s history during your walking tour, which includes views of the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria dei Fiori, the impressive Giotto’s Bell Tower and a visit to Piazza della Signoria. Experience a demonstration of fine leatherwork with time to explore on your own. Shop for high quality leather and 18 carat gold jewellery for which Florence is renowned and don’t forget to try the gelato. Later enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Hotel: Villa Stanley Meal: Buffet Breakfast & Dinner. .
Your journey continues north accross the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Verona, the home of Shakespeare’s, a star-crossed lovers. View the vast Roman Arena, where concerts are still held regularly each year, and walk to see Juliet’s balcony. Head east to the magical, romantic city of Venice.
Hotel: Apogia Sirio Meal: Buffet Breakfast & Dinner.
Your day starts with a cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in the heart of Venice. Admire the Bridge of Sighs, the ornate Doge’s Palace and the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialities at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Spend free time afterwards exploring this fascinating city or you can also take a cruise across the lagoon to the Island of Burano for a relaxing meal.
Hotel: Apogia Sirio Meal: Buffet Breakfast.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Venice Marco Polo Airport for you flight back home.
Meal: Buffet Breakfast.
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