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- Day 1 Arrive Rome Buongiorno! Rome kicks off your epic Italian trilogy. After checking in to your hotel, spend the rest of the day relaxing or pound the pavements to discover why Rome so deserves its title, the 'Eternal City'. Later, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a glimpse into what lies ahead. There’s even time for a leisurely stroll to one of the city’s thronging piazzas to people-watch. Embrace life lived the Italian way – to the fullest. Locations Visited: Rome IT.
- Day 2 Rome Sightseeing and Free Time With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Get to grips with the city's main attractions, joining a Local Guide. View St. Peter's Basilica before crossing the Tiber to see the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites that featured prominently during the days of the powerful Roman Empire. There’s even time for a leisurely stroll to one of the city’s thronging piazzas to people-watch or to join a Choice Experience dinner in a Roman trattoria. Embrace life lived the Italian way – to the fullest. Locations Visited: Rome IT, Vatican City VA, Rome IT.
- Day 3 Rome – Pisa – Florence (Prato) A mesmerizing journey through the rolling vineyards and olive groves of Tuscany awaits. Visit Pisa and its Square of Miracles, one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in the world. Yield to peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos with the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. You’ll have time for souvenir shopping before continuing to Florence. This evening, there’s an opportunity to head into the Tuscan countryside for dinner on an unforgettable Choice Experience. Locations Visited: Rome IT, Pisa IT, Florence IT.
- Day 4 Florence Sightseeing And Free Time There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy equal to that of Florence. Now’s your chance to experience it in all its glory with your Local Guide at your side. Lace up your walking shoes and view the city’s most iconic sights on foot – the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and Ponte Vecchio. If you’re in the mood for some shopping, consider buying some of the high-quality leather goods or shop for 18-carat gold jewelry. Later, why not visit San Gimignano as part of a Choice Experience? This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. Locations Visited: Florence IT.
- Day 5 Florence – Verona – Venice (Mestre) Your week in Italy continues with a journey across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Verona, a city shaped by Roman legacy and elegant piazzas. View the vast Roman Arena, where open-air concerts are still staged centuries after it was built, and stroll through Piazza Bra or along Verona’s historic shopping streets. Continue on to Venice for the next two nights, where time on your own offers the chance to explore the islands of the lagoon or soak up the romance of the canals with a crisp glass of Aperol Spritz. Alternatively, consider a Choice Experience taking a water taxi into Venice followed by a gondola ride through its narrow waterways. Salute! Locations Visited: Florence IT, Verona IT, Venice IT.
- Day 6 Venice Orientation And Free Time Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, in the heart of Venice. All the main attractions are within walking distance of the Piazza San Marco, so you can take snapshots of the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Spend your time wandering the calli (narrow streets) of Venice, then watch talented masters at work engaged in the same craft as their ancestors from centuries ago. Witness the creations of beautiful glass pieces during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Consider a Choice Experience cruise across the lagoon to the colorful island of Burano. Locations Visited: Venice IT.
- Day 7 Depart Venice Brief and jam-packed, this memorable encounter with Italy’s favorite cities has been brimming with culture, history and culinary delights. For now, it’s arrivederci, but not farewell forever as you say goodbye to your Travel Director and newfound friends. Locations Visited: Venice IT.
Name: Jewels of Italy
Brand: Costsaver
Quality: Tourist Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Rome
End City: Venice
Location Summary: Rome, IT, Vatican City, VA, Pisa, IT, Florence, IT, Verona, IT, Venice, IT
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 6 Breakfast (B). 2 Dinner (D).
- Essentials - See the Colosseum and the ancient sites with your Local Guide. Visit the Square of Miracles to view the Leaning Tower. Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes views of the Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. View the Roman Arena. Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square and visit a traditional glassblowing workshop.



