Splendors of Italy


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Enjoy 13 Days Splendors of Italy Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Assisi, Bay of Naples, Florence, Genoa, Italian Lakes, Pisa, Rome, Siena, Sorrento, Venice and Verona.


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - On the Plane

 
Commercial Flight

Board your over­night transatlantic flight.


Day 2 - Rome

 
Arrive In Rome, Italy.

Upon arrival ,you will be transferred to your hotel.

Rome  picture
Sightseeing

The balance of the day is free to begin exploring on your own.

Hotel

Stay at Ergife Palace (MF).


Day 3 - Rome

 
Sightseeing

A morning sightseeing tour features views of massive St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Then cross the Tiber to see the Forum and the Colosseum.

Shopping

The afternoon is free. Perhaps visit the Catacombs, shop, or explore further on your own. (B)


Day 4 - Rome

 
Rome - Bay Of Naples.
Sightseeing

Travel south today to the beautiful Bay of Naples.

Relaxation

Your afternoon is at leisure to relax and enjoy the scenery, or perhaps take an optional excursion to ancient Pompeii. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Stabia (MF) or Villa Cimmino (MF).


Day 5 - Sorrento

 
Sorrento Excursion.
Bus

Travel to the popular resort town of Sorrento.

Sightseeing

Learn about the craft of inlaid wood on a visit to a workshop. Then there is time on your own to explore this seaside town or to take an optional tour to the Isle of Capri. (B,D)


Day 6 - Assisi

 
Bay Of Naples - Assisi.
Bus

Journey north to the venerable town of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sightseeing

An orientation tour highlights St. Francis’ Basilica, famous for its fresco paintings. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Frate Sole (MF).


Day 7 - Venice

 
Assisi - Venice.
Sightseeing

Head across the Apennine Mountains, via the tiny Principality of San Marino and along the Adriatic coast towards Venice. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Park Hotel Villa Fiorita (MF) in Monastier.


Day 8 - Venice

 
Sightseeing

Cruise to St. Mark’s Square, seeing the highlights of the city along the way.

Arts, Crafts and Antiques

Next, watch a fascinating demonstration of the art of glassblowing.

Sightseeing

The afternoon is free to explore this magical city on your own. (B,D)


Day 9 - Venice

 
Venice - Italian Lakes.
Sightseeing

Your first stop today is in the city of Verona. See Juliet’s balcony and the Roman Arena amphitheatre, still in use today. Continue on to the beautiful Italian Lakes region. (B,D)

Hotel

Stay at Continental (MF) in Biandronno.


Day 10 - Lugano

 
Lugano Excursion.
Bus

Cross the border into Switzerland for a visit to the lovely lakeside resort of Lugano.

Sightseeing

Take time to stroll along the lake and enjoy the scenery, shop for Swiss chocolates or simply relax in a café and people watch. (B,D)


Day 11 - Florence

 
Italian Lakes - Florence.
Sightseeing

Travel south past Genoa, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, to Pisa. See the famous Leaning Tower and the Cathedral in the Square of Miracles.

Bus

Then continue on to the Renaissance city of Florence. (B)

Hotel

Stay at Relais Certosa (F).


Day 12 - Florence

 
Sightseeing

A morning tour features the imposing Duomo, the Baptistery with its ornate bronze doors and Santa Croce Basilica.

Shopping

The afternoon is at leisure to shop, visit one of the museums, explore the city further on your own, or just relax. (B,D)


Day 13 - Rome

 
Florence - Siena - Rome.
Sightseeing

First travel to Siena, famous for the Palio horse races every year. Visit the 700-year-old main square, the Piazza del Campo, before reboarding the coach and continuing on to the “Eternal City.”

Food and Dining

Your evening is free to celebrate your tour with newfound friends. (B)

Hotel

Stay at Ergife Palace (MF).


Day 14 - Rome

 
Depart Rome.

Your home­bound flight arrives the same day. (B)


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