Itinerary
ITALIAN CLASSICS starts in Rome on Fridays.-
DAY 1, FRI
ROME
Arrival in Rome. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant.Dinner included -
DAY 2, SAT
ROME
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to the Vatican City for a guided tour of the Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Discover all masterpieces of Greek and Roman ancient art, works of Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio. Late afternoon, meet your escort for a walking tour of the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Baroque quarter.Breakfast included -
DAY 3, SUN
ROME
Day at leisure to discover this Eternal City on your own. You may decide to join an optional tour to Naples and Pompeii.Breakfast included -
DAY 4, MON
ROME / SIENA / FLORENCE
After breakfast depart for Siena. The drive through Tuscany is magnificent. In Siena enjoy the town's incredible views and an original Tuscan food experience and wine. En route to Florence, time permitting, stop in Monteriggioni. Arrival in Florence late afternoon.Breakfast included -
DAY 5, TUE
FLORENCE
This morning, visit the market of San Lorenzo and taste varieties of local cheeses and fruits. In the afternoon visit one of the most famous cities in the world and the cradle of the Italian Renaissance. Your visit includes the Accademia and Michelangelo's David, Piazza Della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo with Giotto's Bell Tower and Ponte Vecchio.Breakfast included -
DAY 6, WED
FLORENCE
Day at leisure to explore this magnificent city on your own. You may decide to join an optional tour to Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera. Cinque Terre is the name of the district that encompasses five small villages with wild nature, vineyards, olive groves and citrus orchards.Breakfast included -
DAY 7, THU
FLORENCE / VENICE
After breakfast, board your high-speed train to Venice. Upon arrival check-in to your hotel. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Venice on your own.Breakfast included -
DAY 8, FRI
VENICE
In the afternoon, a guided tour of Venice will take you to the main sights of the city, followed by a Gondola ride. In the evening, a farewell dinner in Venice.Breakfast and Dinner included -
DAY 9, SAT
VENICE
After breakfast transfer to the airport.Breakfast included