See the best of Italy by touring its most enchanting cities. This trip takes you through Rome, Assisi, Venice, Pisa, Florence and Siena. Step into the past as you visit ancient archeological sites, such as the Roman colosseum. View Michelangelo’s David and the Sistine Chapel, savor Tuscany’s incredible food and wine, and be taken aback by the landscapes.
8 Days • fr. $2,999
Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and leave the hotel for a welcome dinner at one of Rome’s lively restaurants.
Dinner
CICERONE HOTEL
Start with a guided visit to the amazing Colosseum, where gladiators once fought. Continue to the Roman Forum, where Roman Legions marched in triumph, and walk through the ruins of important government buildings from Roman times.
Leave the ‟Eternal Cityˮ and enter the green province of Umbria, for dinner and overnight in San Martino in Campo. Explore the botanical park and gardens of your hotel which dates back to the 17th century.
Breakfast, Dinner
ALLA POSTA DEI DONINI HOTEL
Arrive in peaceful Assisi and visit St. Francis’ Basilica, the hub of a religious order devoted to the ideals of humanity, forgiveness, simplicity, and love for all God’s creatures.
Next is Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. Enter in style by private boat!
Breakfast
CARLTON HOTEL ON THE GRAND CANAL
Your guided walking tour features a visit to St. Mark's Square and its byzantine Basilica, and lavish Doges' Palace with the famous Bridge of Sighs. Also watch a skilled glassblower fashion delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Afterward, enjoy Venice at your own pace or join an optional cruise to the charming island of Burano.
Breakfast
CARLTON HOTEL ON THE GRAND CANAL
Drive through the Apennine Mountains to Pisa and marvel at the Leaning Tower on your way to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.”
Tonight is your chance to try out local specialties on an optional dinner outing to a fine Tuscan restaurant.
Breakfast
GRAND HOTEL MEDITERRANEO
Meet your Local Guide, and visit the Academy of Fine Arts with Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Continue your walking tour through the historic center and stand in awe in front of the magnificent cathedral, admire Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded Signoria Square. Afterwards, you may wish to shop for Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry, sold by the ounce.
Breakfast
GRAND HOTEL MEDITERRANEO
Enter the impressive walls that surround the city of Siena for an orientation walk through ancient, narrow lanes to Piazza del Campo. See the square where the biannual Palio, Siena’s spectacular medieval-style horse race, is held and taste traditional panforte and ricciarelli (local specialties).
Return to Rome, the “Eternal City” and enjoy the evening on your own.
Breakfast
CICERONE HOTEL
Look forward to a unique experience: enjoy a guided visit of the impressive Papal Palace in Castel Gandolfo, former summer residence of the popes and, since 2016, a museum that is open to the public. Also visit the magnificent Barberini Gardens, where ruins of the residence of Roman Emperor Domitian are still visible.
Then, return to Rome, and visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment. Visit monumental St. Peter's Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà with a Local Guide. This evening, a farewell dinner at a local restaurant is the proper way to say arrivederci Roma.
Breakfast, Dinner
CICERONE HOTEL
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.