The Italian Trio
8-Day Tour of Venice, Florence and Rome
Day 01 – Venice
Arriving at Venice’s airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather for a Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director and traveling companion. (D)
Day 02 – Venice
We begin our exploration of venice with a boat ride to the Murano Island, famous for its artistic glassware. Visit a glassblowing factory, where you will watch the demonstration of traditional venetian glassblowing by master craftsmen. Then, on to St. Mark’s Square, for the walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, and enjoying views of the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. The balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop, or perhaps join an optional gondola ride. (B)
Day 03 – Venice to Ferrara, Pisa and Florence
Drive to Ferrara, a Renaissance gem in the Emilia – Romagna rehion, standing on the banks of the Po River. After an orientation tour, continue to Pisa where you’ll view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning
Tower, Baptistery, and Duomo. Then on to Florence for dinner and a free evening. (B,D)
Day 04 – Florence
Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza Del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s awe-inspiring Dome, Giottos’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s splendid bronze “Gates of Paradise”. Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo’s Davis is displayed. The tours ends at the Piazelle Michaelangelo with a spectacular view over Florence. The remainder of the day is yours to savor the Renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital on your own way (B)
Day 05 –Florence to Assisi and Rome
Travel Trough the stunning panorama of Tuscany with its iconic landscapes as you make your way to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis. Here, take a walking tour to see the main square and visit the impressive Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and evening at leisure (B,D)
Day 06 – Rome
A full-day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the incomparable Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museum with moving Sistine Chapel and grand St. Peter’s Basilica. Then on the visit the Coliseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum.(B,L)
Day 07 – Rome
Your day is free in spectacular Rome! Your tour director will have suggestion on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some chic shop, galleries, and museums, do some more sightseeing on your own or relax in a sidewalk cafe with a glass of fine Italian wine, a cold Limoncello, some refreshing gelato, or a heary dish of pasta. Tonight, a festive farewell dinner with your fellow traveler is the perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy (B,D)
Day 08 – Rome
One last breakfast in Italy before you are transferred to Rome’s airport. (B)
Inclusions:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional Tour Director throughout
Luggage handling
Whisper technology enhanced touring
Service charges and hotel taxes
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