SUGGESTED ITINERARY - GET IN TOUCH FOR A CUSTOMIZED TOUR!

DAY 1 | Arrival

DAY 2 | Venice & the islands of the Lagoon
Boat tour to the island of Burano and Murano, world-renowned for its long tradition of glass craftsmanship. Back in Venice, a local guide will bring this remarkable city to life as you explore on foot Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square); the golden, Byzantine Basilica di San Marco (Saint Mark’s Basilica); the lavish Doge’s Palace; and the famous Bridge of Sighs.

DAY 3 | Transfer to Tuscany with stop in Bologna
Board your coach towards Tuscany. A stop in the culinary heart of Italy is due for lunch: Bologna has one of the most beautiful and best preserved historic districts in Europe with many towers from the Middle Ages and ca. 40 km of arcades, which connect the pedestrian zones, squares, churches and palaces of the extensive city centre. Guided tour through the old university city, known for the ‘de gli Asinelli’ and ‘della Garisenda’ towers, the San Petronio Basilica and the Neptune Fountain.

DAY 4 | Florence & Accademia
This morning’s tour of Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, starts with an incredible, panoramic vista from Michelangelo Square. Proceed to the Accademia Gallery of Fine Arts, which houses Michelangelo’s iconic marble statue, David.

DAY 5 | Transfer to Rome with stop in Siena
On your way to the Eternal City, experience how Siena’s charming streets through its quaint quarters pull you in to its heart: the Piazza del Campo. The contrade neighbourhoods you pass through are the font of beauty and pride that fuel the Palio horse race held in the seashell shaped square twice each year. Just below the city’s soil lie a series of wine cellars with cathedral-like vaulted ceilings chisled into the rock over centuries. Descend into the cool, semidarkness while the scents of wood, earth and fruit envelope you during your visit to the historic heart of what lends this unique place its heritage.

DAY 6 | Ancient & Classic Rome
In the morning, dig up and in to Imperial Rome. Listen to the echoes of centuries of gladiatorial combat and public spectacles in the Colosseum. Walk under the Arch of Constantine, and marvel at the ruins of the Roman Forum, the day-to-day heart of ancient Rome. Then on to explore the piazzas of Rome on a walking tour.

DAY 7 | Vatican & Farewell
Experience one of Christendom’s most sacred places this morning: the Vatican. Visits include awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica (erected over the apostle’s tomb), the gloriously painted Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museum. Balance of the day at your disposal to enjoy your last day in Italy!

DAY 8 | Departure