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| 1 | Depart Overnight Flight to Rome |
| 2 | Arrive Rome, Italy Upon arriving in Rome, the remainder of your day is at leisure. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant featuring regional delicacies and fine Italian wines. (D) |
| 3 | Rome A tour of Classical Rome features the Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, and the Arch of Constantine. Contemporary Rome is highlighted through the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Later, experience Christian Rome, including the Cathedral of Rome, and culminating with a visit to Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica. (B) |
| 4 | Rome Your day is at leisure. An optional tour to the ^Magnificent Treasures of the Vatican Museums^ is offered. (B, D) |
| 5 | Rome - Naples - Isle of Capri - Vietri Sul Mare Journeying toward the region of Campania via the Autostrada, you travel along the brilliant Bay of Naples. A short transfer by boat brings you to the enchanting Isle of Capri. Exploring this island paradise, you visit the picturesque town of Capri, full of charm and tradition. (B, D) |
| 6 | Pompeii - Sorrento - Vietri Sul Mare See the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mt. Vesuvius before continuing your journey to the resort of Sorrento, where each turn in the road reveals panoramic views. Later in the day, travel the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, offering spectacular views of the ocean and hillside towns. (B, D) |
| 7 | Vietri Sul Mare - Florence Welcome to the northern region of Tuscany. Florence, the ^Cradle of the Italian Renaissance^, offers spectacular culture, art, and cuisine. (B, D) |
| 8 | Florence A cultural treasure-trove, Florence is filled with artistic and architectural gems. A guided tour of Florence includes the Academy Gallery, which houses Michelangelo's monumental figure of David; the Piazza Del Duomo, to see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the largest in the Christian world; and the Baptistry. You also view the Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Museum and the Church of Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. (B) |
| 9 | Florence - Pisa - Padua - Venice Driving toward the coast to the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa, you will find the Piazza Dei Miracoli, the Duomo (Cathedral) and its historic Baptistry, along with the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Explore this fascinating area before journeying through central Italy to the medieval city of Padua to view the impressive six-domed Saints Basilica. Your travels continue to enchanting Venice, built on 117 islands, with 150 canals and 400 bridges. (B, D) |
| 10 | Venice A short cruise along Venice's Grand Canal takes you to charming St. Mark's Square, a hub of quintessentially-Italian activity and events. View the Clock Tower, with its famous Moors; St. Mark's Basilica; the Doge's Palace; and the famous Bridge of Sighs. The remainder of the day is at leisure. This evening, an optional gondola serenade cruise is available. (B) |
| 11 | Venice - Verona - Milan - Stresa Depart Venice and drive to Verona, home of the epic love story, Romeo and Juliet. Continue to cosmopolitan Milan for a view of the famous Duomo (Cathedral), one of the most magnificent late gothic structures ever built, and La Scala, the world's most famous opera house. Later, continue north into Piedmont and the picturesque Italian Lake District to the beautiful resort town of Stresa. (B, D) |
| 12 | Stresa - Lugano - Isola Bella - Stresa Driving through the beautiful lake district of Italy, you cross into Switzerland and the lakeside resort of Lugano, which offers excellent shopping opportunities. Tonight you are transported by boat to your farewell dinner on Isola Bella, the largest of the Borromean Islands. This is the perfect way to celebrate the end of a spectacular and memorable trip. (B, D) |
| 13 | Stresa - Milan - Return Depart for Home (B) |
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