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DAY 1: U.S.A. / EUROPE.
Tour members will depart to Venice. Dinner will be served aboard the
flight.
DAY 2: ARRIVE VENICE / MESTRE.
Upon our arrival at the airport we will be met and transferred to our
hotel. Afterwards, we pay a visit to the nearby St. Anthony Basilica.
Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
 DAY
3: VENICE.
After a good breakfast we will have a full day tour of Venice, including
St. Mark's Cathedral, Dogges Palace and the Academy of Fine Arts.
Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Mestre (Venice).
DAY 4: VENICE/ FLORENCE.
Today, we travel to Florence across serene Tuscan countryside. Along
the way, we will stop in Verona or Ravenna (a UNESCO city full of art,
history and spirituality). We arrive in Florence the city considered to
be the cultural heart of Italy and former stronghold of the Medici
family.
 DAY
5: FLORENCE.
Today we begin our
beautiful trip by visiting the Piazza della Signoria, where the Neptune
Fountain stands. Then we visit the baptistery with its "Gates of
Paradise" doors, and the Academia that houses the Michelangelo's
original statue of David. We will also see the Santa Croce Church, the
famous church where Dante, Michelangelo, Leonard da Vinci and many
others are buried. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
DAY 6: FLORENCE / ASSISI / ROME.
This morning we drive through the Autostrada del Sole across the Roman
countryside towards Rome. Along the way, we will stop for a visit in
Assisi. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Rome.
DAY 7: ROME.
After breakfast, we may attend an audience with the Pope, if available
(Wednesdays only). During the afternoon our tour of ancient Rome
highlights include Appian Way, Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, Arch of
Constantine, the Catacombs and Circus Maximus. Dinner and overnight at
our hotel.
DAY 8: ROME.
After breakfast we visit The Vatican City including the Vatican Museum
and Gallery, Raphael's Rooms, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's
Basilica. This afternoon is at leisure to see the Trevi Fountain, the
Spanish Steps or activities of your own. Dinner and overnight at our
hotel
DAY 9: ROME/ U.S.A.
Early departure from Rome to the United States - the end of a most
enjoyable tour. |
