Itinerary
ITALIAN CLASSICS starts in Rome on Fridays.-
DAY 1, FRI
ROME
Arrival in Rome. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Early this afternoon, meet your Tour Director and your fellow travelers. Later, enjoy a walking tour of the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Baroque quarter. Finish the day with a tasty dinner at a local restaurant.Dinner included -
DAY 2, SAT
ROME
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Vatican City for a guided tour of the Museum and Sistine Chapel. Discover all masterpieces of Greek and Roman ancient art, works of Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio. Afternoon at leisure. In the early evening, dive into the secrets of pasta making in a cooking class with a local chef. Afterwards, dust the flour from your fingertips and cleanse your palette with the perfect wine while you sit down to enjoy your meal.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 via highspeed train to Florence. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. In the early afternoon, enjoy a visit to two of Tuscany’s most beautiful towns – Siena and San Gimignano. First stop on the tour is the UNESCO-listed historic center of Siena , where you visit its shell-shaped square where the legendary Paio race takes place twice a year. Next, reach San Gimignano, the stunning medieval town with an impressive skyline crowned by 14 towers that have survived through the centuries, earning its nickname “Medieval Manhattan”. Have some time to explore its atmospheric cobble-stoned streets, then take the road to the hills of Chianti to admire the beautiful colors of Tuscany at sunset. Return to Florence for overnight.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