Day 1 - Sunday - Venice

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Meet your fellow travelers for orientation meeting with the tour director, followed by a welcome dinner. (D)

Day 2 - Monday - Venice

Your morning tour of Venice will start with a boat ride to the world famous Murano Island, known for its fine glasswork industry. Then, the walking tour of Venice will begin with St. Mark’s Square, to view the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, and visit the Doge's Palace. The remainder of day is free. (B) 

Day 3 - Tuesday - Florence

Leave Venice toward Pisa for a visit. Upon arrival, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with it’s Leaning Tower, the Baptisery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. Continue on to Florence, stopping to visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a lunch and wine tasting with local specialties. Overnight in Florence. (B,L)

Day 4 - Wednesday - Florence

Today our morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, the home of Michelangelo’s David. Walk to the splendid Duomo with it’s maginifcent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and see the Baptistery with its renowned “Gates of Paradise”. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the “Old Bridge”. Remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 5 - Thursday - Florence

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Florence to explore the city on your own. (B)

Day 6 - Friday - Rome

Leave Florence via “Sun Route” motorway toward medieval city of Assisi, renowned for its 13th Century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto Frescoes. Continue to your hotel in Rome. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Day 7 - Saturday - Rome

Morning visit the Vatican and its breathtaking museum including the Sistine Chapel. Stroll thru St. Peter’s Square, passing Bernini's famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will view Michaelangelo's Pieta. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 8 - Sunday - Rome

Sightseeing tour of this ancient city takes you to the Roman Forum, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, dine in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music, then enjoy an illuminated tour of the city. (B,D)

Day 9 - Monday - Rome

After breakfast transfer to airport. (B)