Included Features
- First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners including a welcome dinner in Venice and a farewell dinner in Rome
- Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning, extra leg room and emergency washroom
- Sightseeing with local guides: Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome
- Airport transfers
- Service of a professional tour director
- Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide's commentary
Itinerary
Day 1, (Sun) arrive Venice
Arrive in Venice airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight. (D)
Day 2, (Mon) in Venice
Today begins with a sightseeing tour Venice. Start your walking tour in St. Mark's Square, visit St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and view the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing factory where you will see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride. (B)
Day 3, (Tue) to Florence
Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna region standing on the banks of the Po River. Orientation tour with your Tour Director. Continue to Pisa to view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and Duomo. End your day in Florence with dinner in your hotel. (B,D)
Day 4, (Wed) in Florence
Today's morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi's Dome, the Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti's bronze "Gate of Paradise". Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is displayed. Tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure to independently savor the renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital. (B)
Day 5, (Thu) to Rome
Traveling towards Rome through the stunning panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main square and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 6, (Fri) in Rome
A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Then continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. Overnight. (B,L)
Day 7, (Sat) in Rome
Today you have a full day free in spectacular Rome. Your tour director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe - there are plenty of things to do and see, depending on your interests. Tonight, a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers will provide a perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B,D)
Day 8, (Sun) departing Rome
Morning transfer to Rome airport. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
| Departure dates and prices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Start date | End date | Per person in twin | Single room supplement |
| Departure dates and prices | |||
| 26 May 2013 | 02 June 2013 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
| CLOSED 02 June 2013 | 09 June 2013 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
| CLOSED 23 June 2013 | 30 June 2013 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
| CLOSED 30 June 2013 | 07 July 2013 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
| 14 July 2013 | 21 July 2013 | $ 2,195 | $ 768 |
| 28 July 2013 | 04 August 2013 | $ 2,195 | $ 768 |
| 11 August 2013 | 18 August 2013 | $ 2,195 | $ 768 |
| 25 August 2013 | 01 September 2013 | $ 2,195 | $ 768 |
| 01 September 2013 | 08 September 2013 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
| 08 September 2013 | 15 September 2013 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
| 15 September 2013 | 22 September 2013 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
| 22 September 2013 | 29 September 2013 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
| 06 October 2013 | 13 October 2013 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
| 13 October 2013 | 20 October 2013 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
| 20 October 2013 | 27 October 2013 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
| 27 October 2013 | 03 November 2013 | $ 2,195 | $ 768 |
| 03 November 2013 | 10 November 2013 | $ 1,995 | $ 768 |
| 10 November 2013 | 17 November 2013 | $ 1,995 | $ 768 |
| 24 November 2013 | 01 December 2013 | $ 1,995 | $ 768 |
| 22 December 2013 | 29 December 2013 | $ 1,899 | $ 768 |
| 29 December 2013 | 05 January 2014 | $ 2,189 | $ 768 |
| 09 March 2014 | 16 March 2014 | $ 1,895 | $ 768 |
| 23 March 2014 | 30 March 2014 | $ 1,895 | $ 768 |
| 06 April 2014 | 13 April 2014 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
| 20 April 2014 | 27 April 2014 | $ 2,395 | $ 768 |
