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THE SPLENDORS OF ITALY

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Visit Italy's most famous art cities on this popular vacation! Rome is first on the list, and the included sightseeing tour of the "Eternal City" features visits to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. On to charming Orvieto and its gothic cathedral. Then, enjoy Siena, set in the verdant, rolling hills of Tuscany and medieval home to the Palio Horse Race. This is also the famous Chianti wine-producing region. Stop in San Gimignano, with its medieval squares, town walls, streets, alleyways, and 14 towers. Stop in Greve for some wine tasting. Spend two nights in Florence and enjoy the guided walking tour through the old town center. The tour's highlights include the Piazza Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Piazza del Duomo with the Giotto Campanile. Next on the agenda is Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower, then cross the Apennines to the unique floating city of Venice. Take a boat ride along one of its great canals and reach St. Mark's Square. Here you can admire the most prominent palaces and the basilica with its golden mosaics. Before returning to Rome, experience another quaint hilltop village with a great history: Assisi. In the beautiful basilica dedicated to St. Francis, marvel at the delicate frescoes by Giotto and take in the peaceful atmosphere. Your trip ends in Rome, Italy's capital - a perfect finale to a lovely Italy vacation.

City Highlights
Visits to Orvieto, Siena, San Gimignano, Greve in the Chianti with wine tasting, Pisa, Venice, Assisi

Special Departure:
December 20 - Christmas in Florence