Arriving at Venice’s airport where 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 companions. (D)
Meal: Dinner
Arriving at Venice’s airport where 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 companions. (D) We began exploring Venice with a boat ride to Murano Island, famous for its artistic glassware. Visit a glassblowing factory, where you will watch a demonstration of traditional Venetian glassblowing by master craftsmen. Then, on to St. Mark’s Square, for the walking tour, viewing the 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 join an optional gondola ride. (B)
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Drive to Ferrara, a Renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna region, 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 the night. (B)
Meal: Breakfast
This morning begins with a city tour of the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s awe-inspiring Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s splendid bronze “Gates of Paradise.” Walk across the famous old bridge- “Ponte Vecchio”. The remainder of the day is yours to savour the Renaissance splendour of the Tuscan capital your own way. (B)
Meal: Breakfast
Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany with its iconic landscapes as you make your way to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis. Take a walking tour to see the main square and visit the impressive Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome. An evening at leisure. (B)
Meal: Breakfast
A full-day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the incomparable Eternal City. Visit the Vatican Museums with moving Sistine Chapel and grand St. Peter’s Basilica. Then on to view the Colosseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. (B)
Meal: Breakfast
Your day is free in spectacular Rome! Your Tour Director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the chic shops, 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 Limon cello, some refreshing gelato, or a hearty dish of pasta. Tonight, a festive farewell dinner with your fellow travellers is the perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. Farewell dinner. (B, D)
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
One last breakfast in Italy before you are transferred to Rome’s airport. (B)
Meal: Breakfast
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¨ Arrival transfer Venice airport to hotel on day 01
¨ Accommodation in first class hotels
¨ Service charges and hotel taxes
¨ Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
¨ Buffet breakfast daily
¨ 2 dinners (coffee or tea included)
¨ Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
¨ Professional English-Speaking Tour Director throughout
¨ Licensed Local Guides
¨ Entrance fees included as mentioned in the notes.
¨ Complimentary whispers with sightseeing tours
¨ Departure transfer hotel to Rome airport on day 08
Sightseeing Tours Included:
¨ Venice
¨ Florence
¨ Assisi
¨ Rome
International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included
Hotels:
¨ Venice: NH Santa Lucia (F) or similar
¨ Florence: Grand Hotel Adriatico (F) or similar
¨ Rome: Starhotels Metropole (F) or similar
One time Entrance fees included for the below places:
Venice - Glassblowing Factory
Assisi - Basilica of St. Francis
Rome - Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel