Italian Holiday
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Rome.
Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights) On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in the remainder of the day is at leisure, perhaps to relax or explore. This evening, enjoy a Welcome dinner of pasta and wine in a local trattoria with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. (Welcome Dinner)
Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Today's highlight is our visit to the Sistine Chapel to admire the painted ceiling by Michelangelo rendered even more fascinating by the clear commentary of our local guide, thanks to our effective audio system. From here we make our way into St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, to see the famous Pieta — among other great works. Next we are off for a walking tour in ancient Rome stopping at the Forum to see the mighty Colosseum. Finally, our local guide shows us the Circus Maximus, where 'Ben Hur' style chariot races were often held. Then there's time at leisure to perhaps visit the Catacombs or relax in one of the many pavement cafés. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - Rome — Venice (Main.) We drive through the Umbrian Hills, past Orvieto and into the Apennine Mountains reaching the Emilia Romagna. Next past Bologna and along the Veneto Plain to magical Venice. Tonight after dinner at the hotel, there's time for a gondola serenade. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5 - Venice sightseeing — Lake Garda This morning we savour the sights and sounds of this floating city on an included canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square viewing the Bridge of Sighs and Doges' Palace. Next we visit a glass-blowing factory, before time on your own to perhaps take a trip to Burano. Then we drive across the plains of Veneto past Verona towards the Italian Lake District for the night. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6 - Lake Garda — Florence Today's drive takes us along the shores of Lake Garda, as we head via Mantua to Renaissance Florence. On our arrival a walking tour with a local guide and audio system, features the Duomo, Baptistry, Piazza Signoria and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. Later, you may wish to discover the artistic wonders in the museums or shop for leather and gold. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 7 - Florence — Rome We enjoy a scenic drive back to the 'Eternal City', Rome. Your afternoon is free, perhaps to visit beautiful
Villa d'Este. Tonight, why not discover the city's culinary delights in a local trattoria" (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 8 - Rome - USA It's 'buon viaggio'as we transfer you to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)
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